(Top) K.Tokugha, Adivsor of School Education, GoN releasing the Silver Jubilee Magazine (Bottom) students from different school attending the silver jubilee celebration of the All Nagaland Private Schools’ Association, Dimapur unit at DDSC Stadium on November 3. (Morung Photo by Soreishim Mahong)
‘Educational institutes should impart extracurricular activities and life skills’
Morung Express News
Dimapur | November 3
Advisor, School Education, KT Sukhalu, said educational institutions should not be run solely for “profit making” but should be centres where children are nurtured and taught to become productive and responsible citizens.
The Advisor said the overall scenario of education in Nagaland leaves much to be desired as apart from the text book teaching, not much space is given for extracurricular activities.
Addressing the silver jubilee celebration of the All Nagaland Private Schools’ Association (ANPSA), Dimapur unit, here at DDSC Stadium on Friday, Sukhalu iterated that whenever schools are to be opened, focus should not only be on academic teaching but creating a conducive atmosphere where extracurricular activities and life skills are imparted.
Admitting that private schools are far better than government schools in management, he said this might be one reason why enrolment in private schools is increasing every year while enrolment in government schools is on the decline. So private schools have tremendous responsibility in catering to the educational needs of the children, Sukhalu said.
The advisor, School Education, also said the salary of teachers should be commensurate with their service and dedication.
Sukhalu said one “disturbing trend” among private schools is the priority accorded to bright students and alleged neglect of weak students. He said some schools instead of trying their best to educate the weak students conveniently issue transfer certificates to these students. He also noted that some private schools ask parents of weak students to deposit money, which is not returned if the student fails to make the grade. He requested such schools to take a “re-look” on such policies.
He further informed that as per suggestions of ANPSA, the Education department along with SCERT and other stakeholders would try to reach a consensus on a new academic calendar for the state.
On the occasion, the advisor also hoisted the jubilee flag and released the jubilee magazine of ANPSA.
Director, CBSE Regional Office, Guwahati, KK Choudhury, the guest of honour of the celebration in his address acknowledged that Nagaland with a literacy rate of 80.11 % is a big contributor to the country’s overall literacy rate.
The director also said in the present day, non-conventional subjects and skills training are getting prominence as they are the key to job opportunities. He also urged the teachers and students to embrace technology to keep pace with the modern world.
Earlier, president ANPSA, Dr. Andrew Ahoto, delivered the welcome address, Rev. Moses Murry, advisor ANPSA, invoked God’s blessings and general secretary ANPSA, Leo David proposed vote of thanks.
Students from the seven zones under ANPSA Dimapur unit, enthralled the large gathering of around 10,000 people, mostly schoolchildren, with dance, songs, choreography and other entertainment items.
