Zunheboto, March 17 (MExN): A pre-school has been opened at Nagaland University (NU), Lumami campus.
The inauguration of Pre-School (NU, Lumami) was done by Prof. T. Lanusosang, Registrar, NU at Lumami headquarters. He held that a humble but important beginning was being made in the University, while also acknowledging that the Pre-School was a result of the hard work of a lot of people. He further pointed out that to dream is easy but to realize it is difficult. “For a dream to become a reality requires dedication and commitment.” Maintaining that the beginning of anything is a very important phase, he said, “Problems can be solved if tackled early on.” Prof. Lanusosang noted the Japanese society do not face much of the problems faced by other countries because they take care of the people right from their childhood.
Dr. Baljit Singh Sekhon, Dy. Director of Sports welcomed the University faculty, officials, pre-school teachers, parents and the students, stating that the presence of parents in particular made everyone feel that what was being inaugurated was something very important.
Monalisa Tase, Asst. Prof & Convener, Pre-School Management Committee in her brief remark said taking care of children was a big responsibility. She stated the Pre-School could be considered as nodal project for the children, and thus for a better future.
Prof. M.K. Sinha, Finance Officer while presenting the syllabus outline of the Pre-School said that for the syllabus to be effective the teachers should be spirited. For the kindergarten students, the main activity involves playing and learning, he added. Maintaining that importance should be given to the development of the spirit of curiosity, creativity, cooperative playing and learning, and problem solving, he advised the Pre-School teachers to hold frequent meetings with parents and take their feedbacks.
Earlier, the programme was chaired by Otova Swu, Dy. Registrar, invocation prayer was led by Metsizolie Medoze, Asst Registrar, followed by introduction of the two Pre-School teachers Giftoli and Tolika.
It may be mentioned that NU School Management Committee with Dr. Baljit Singh Sekhon as Convener and Peter Ki as Member Secretary, among other members, was tasked with setting up the Pre-School. The wards of Nagaland University who are 3 years and above are eligible for admission to LKG, and those 4 years and above in UKG.
