Eureka Preschool was inaugurated at Queen Mary Higher Secondary School, Mokokchung on February 3.
Mokokchung, February 4 (MExN): Eureka Preschool was inaugurated at Queen Mary Higher Secondary School, Mokokchung in the presence of students, staff, managing board members and parents of preschoolers on February 3.
During the programme, invocation was said by Rev Sr Mary Augustine, Headmistress, QMHSS welcome and introduction of the Preschool by Rev Fr Sajimon, Principal, QMHSS. Fr Sajimon informed the gathering that the Preschool will have five demarcated areas including two fully functional Preschool Class Rooms with the essential teaching aids and Furnishings, two indoor and one outdoor play areas attached to the class rooms.
On importance of starting a preschool in the School campus, he reiterated that the inauguration and blessing of this preschool, which is named as “Eureka Preschool” was not a new thing but a continuation of the ongoing efforts of the Catholic Church provide the best and yet affordable high quality Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE), elementary, secondary and higher education as clearly reiterated in the new Educational Policy (NEP 2020).
Speaking on the occasion, Sentinenla, District Education Officer, Mokokchung highlighted the need and relevance of starting preschools and providing solid foundation especially in Early Childhood Care and Education among students aging between the age of 3 and 8, especially in the context of the New Education Policy (NEP 2020).
Some other highlights included welcome song, action song, introduction and initiation of the preschoolers by the DEO and the Principal. It was followed by the official blessing of the Preschool wing by Rev Fr Dr Sunny Joseph, former secretary of Education Commission, Diocese of Kohima and Professor, Department of St Joseph University.
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