Teamwork ethic

To cooperate with others is a common training that everyone gets at a very early age, both at school and home. We can even co-operate with others not only by helping them finish the work but also by sharing our things with those who need it.

But there are a few people who never co-operate with others. One of my friends never co-operated with us whether she was a part of a group project or not. And that is why she was getting isolated until the day when we decided to not mention her name in the credit line of a project. Then she realised that co-operating with others is very necessary and especially if you are part of a group.

A great example of co-operation was seen recently when we participated in the Republic Day celebrations at our school. Thousands of girls and boys participated in parades and group dances. It would not have been possible without everyone’s co-operation. They co-operated with each other and had practised very hard to make this a successful event. 

It is a great feeling when we work as a team. I got that opportunity again. Soon, we will be celebrating the Annual Day of my school. We all are excited. And we are practising a lot for each act. All categories are having children in groups who are putting great effort together to make this programme a successful one. Our teachers are also happy with our efforts. We have realised that if we co-operate with each other and do lots of hard work, we will be successful. 

(Published in The Gulf Today on February 9, 2013)