Nagaland Board of School Education meeting with new heads of institutions held at Platinum Hall, NBCC Kohima on April 28.
Kohima, April 28 (MExN): The Nagaland Board of School Education (NBSE) organised a meeting with new heads of institutions at Platinum Hall, NBCC Kohima on April 28.
Asano Sekhose, Chairman, NBSE in her keynote address, reiterated that the Heads of Institutions and the Board should work in close coordination towards a common goal of imparting quality education. She stated that as Heads of Institutions, along with the position comes great responsibilities and the need to equip themselves to meet the challenges of the ever-changing trends of providing meaningful education.
“As heads, it is their responsibility to drive the school in the right direction and motivate the teachers and students to do better,” she added.
Sekhose also highlighted the recent activities undertaken by the Board to align with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
Dr Visakhonu Hibo, Principal, Japfü Christian College, Kigwema as the resource person shared on the topic, ‘Expectation from the Heads of Institutions.’ She said, “as Heads, it is imperative to improve oneself every day, start practicing and learn new things.” She encouraged the Heads that the NEP 2020 will become meaningful only when the head activates the changes. As Heads, one must be a servant-leader, be a mentor for the students, teachers and staff of the school, be a connecting link with the parents and community, be sensitive and soft but bold to bring a positive change in the school, she said. “The aim of education is for all-round development, and as Heads, one should work towards the wholesome growth of the students,” she added.
In the first session, the chairperson of the programme Rangumbuing Nsarangbe, Secretary, NBSE stated that this kind of meeting is a yearly affair of the Board where newly appointed Heads of Institutions (HOIs) are called. ‘This kind of meeting is a very important opportunity where new heads can learn the activities of the Board and what is expected of them,’ Nsarangbe stated.
The second session presentation of the activities on academic and examination matters was made by Iluheing Nsarangbe, Joint Secretary (Academic), NBSE. IT Matters and interventions introduced by the Board were presented by Kekhrielhoutuo Nakhro, Chief Coordinator, IT, NBSE.
During the questions & interaction many doubts and practical difficulties were discussed. In conclusion, Secretary, NBSE, gave the concluding remark and proposed the vote of thanks.
Books on vocational subjects were distributed to schools for their library reference. The meeting concluded on a positive note.
