On March 15, Immanuel Academy STL hosted a memorable Speech Day to conclude Term 2. Each grade presented one to two performances, ranging from interpretations of their Term 2 living book studies to folk songs, hymns, and poetry.
The event was meticulously prepared by the teachers, who had a few surprises up their sleeves for the audience. Both students and teachers alike thoroughly appreciated the event, making it an unforgettable experience.
What follows is a wonderful reflection from one parent, Pastor Jane Bin, on this extraordinary Speech Day.
“The first performance was a choir rendition of “Jesus Paid it All” by all the children, led by Ms. Janice. It was gracefully executed, and the children sang in unison. It would be great if the Sunday school children could sing like this too.
Following that, children from different age groups performed various acts. The Kindergarten class presented a little play called “A Little Boy Blue”, with each child having a role. Nathan played the Little Boy Blue, while Victoria, Anna, and Rachel portrayed small animals, and the rest served as narrators, reciting lines together. Caleb acted as the leader. It was a nice program with every little child participating and enjoying themselves.
Ms. Janice’s class performed “God is so good” with each child holding a shield with a cross (presumably colored by themselves). They stood and sang praises, after which the teacher asked each child why they believed God is good to them. Each child shared their answer, written on the back of their shield, each unique. For example, “God is good to me because He gave me a school,” or similar sentiments. Lastly, Ms. Janice led the children in singing a praise song she had written, and she sang beautifully. Having witnessed the performances of the Speech Day before, I felt Ms. Janice’s program this time had significantly improved, showcasing her talent.
Ms. Sarah’s class presented the content of Living Books and poetry from this semester. Their decorations were visually appealing and interesting. I was not very familiar with the content of the books. While thole segment flowed smoothly, and their coordination was excellent. The rhythm was also strong.
Ms. Valerie’s class also performed their Living Book, which reminded me of a story I saw in my childhood but didn’t pay much attention to at the time—Robin Hood. Today, they presented the story of this character, with each person reciting lines rhythmically. It was quite impressive, and they even used a metronome to enhance the rhythm.
The final performance was by Mr. Sam’s class. According to his explanation, if I understood it correctly, he wanted to depict the triumphant return of a Roman general, Pompey, in a rather humorous manner. The expressive skills of these teachers were commendable.”
