‘Inspite of Christian values, many not ready to stand against corruption and injustice’

Kohima, June 10 (MExN): The Commission for Education Diocese of Kohima (CEDOK) felicitated NBSE rank holders and subject toppers from Catholic schools and Catholic schools with 100% pass result in a function held at Holy Cross, Dimapur on June 10. 

A total of 40 rank holders (29 HSLC and 11 HSSLC) and 106 subject toppers (93 HSLC and 13 HSSLC) were felicitated besides 16 schools (12 HSLC and 4 HSSLC) on the occasion, Rev Fr Dr Jacob Charalel, Secretary, CEDOK stated in a press release. 

Most Rev Dr James Thoppil, Bishop of Kohima in his presidential address highlighted the contribution of Catholic schools to the educational progress of the state. He said that 20-25% of students passing out each year from NBSE are from Catholic schools. 

He wondered if the “students passing out of our schools are fed only with intellectual knowledge since we notice that in spite of Christian values being inculcated, many in respectable positions many seem to follow the crown and not ready to stand against corruption and injustice.” 

The Bishop challenged the students to make difference to society through their lives.

Minister, Women Resource Development & Horticulture, Salhoutuonuo Kruse speaking on the day appreciated the catholic schools for the educational growth of the state and said their contribution is not only for the academic excellence but also for moulding the lives of students. She acknowledged that many alumni of Catholic schools are occupying important positions in Government and civil societies. 

She told the students that dreaming of great things is important but the greatest thing is the will to win and achieve it. Being toppers is not the end but beginning of building your career. 

She also said that NEP 2020 offers equal opportunity for quality education to all students and the Government of Nagaland has taken various initiatives through seminars and trainings for implementation of NEP which pauses a challenge to both government and private educational institutions.

Johnny Ruangmei, Joint Chief Executive Officer, NSDMA and President, Catholic Association of Nagaland reminded the students that in the midst of their success, they should not forget the fact that they are human beings and the principles and value they learned in the schools are that help them to permeate the world for transformation of Naga society. He told them that they have the power to change and challenged them to be chain makers in the path of progress.

Earlier, Rev Fr Jacob Charalel, Secretary, CEDOK gave the welcome address and Rev Fr Philip Yanpvuthung, Principal, Holy Cross proposed the vote of thanks.