Kohima, March 12 (MExN): The Teacher Trainees of St Paul Institute of Education, Phesama mesmerized again with their annual musical play. This year the trainees performed ‘Matilda’, edited and directed by Rev. Fr. Gideon SJ and Menuoselie Zashumo.
Dr. Norbert Noraho Retd, Director of Higher Education Nagaland, graced the occasion as chief guest for the second show of the musical. In his address, he elaborated the importance of music in ones growth. He recalled his childhood days when dramatics skills were given importance in schools. He appreciated the efforts of St Paul Institute in training teachers with quality and necessary skills.
Rev. Fr. Neisalhou Carolus the Vicar general of Kohima Diocese was the guest of honour. He prayed for God’s blessing at the beginning of the musical. The Principal of the institute welcomed each and every one. The programme was also witnessed by a host of dignitaries who had enjoyable evening watching the musical. The programme ended with vote of thanks by Rev. Sr. Tessin FCC the vice-Principal of the institute.
Brief story about Matilda
Matilda- the musical is an adaptation of a Roald Dahl work tells the story of Matilda a gifted girl forced to put up with a crude, distant father and mother. Worse, still the evil principal at Matilda's school is a terrifyingly strict bully.
It is the story of a sweet bright little girl, who is a child of wondrous intelligence. But unfortunately she is different from the rest of her family. Ignored at home all the time, Matilda escapes into a world of reading, exercising her mind so much she develops telekinetic powers. Later she was sent off to a school headed by a cruel principal.
Matilda finds a single light in warm-hearted first-grade teacher who recognizes the girl's remarkable skills--including a very special talent that allows the spirited girl to turn the tables on the wicked grown-ups in her world. The purpose of the Musical is to develop dramatic skills which are necessary for every teacher. Apart from this it also trains them in organization and planning and develops their confidence level.
