Kiphire, February 27 (MExN): Five kilometers away from Kiphire Town, ‘Sgeul Aoibhneach School Kiphire’ (SASK), a Residential School was dedicated by the Senior Pastor of Kiphire Town Baptist Lithro, S Chopongkyu on February 27. The proprietor of SASK, Alison Sangtam who is also the Associate Pastor of the Kiphire Town Baptist Lithro said that the School is a project under Prodigals’ Home which is been supported by the Good News Health Scotland Trust. He also informed that in the Scottish Gaelic language ‘Sgeul’ means ‘Story’ and ‘Aoibhneach’ means Joyful. In the Gaelic translation of the Bible, Sgeul Aoibhneach means ‘Good News and Gospel.’
Sharing about the vision of the school, Alison said, “It is a team work to facilitate holistic education to the children with its noble goal ‘Education for Holistic Transformation.’ The main purpose of establishing this School is to impart academics from Christian perspective and committed to provide quality education both spiritually and academically and to raise future God fearing competent leaders of our society and nation.”
The foundation stone was laid on January 27, 2015 and started constructing school building, offices, hostels and staff quarters for the functioning of the School and is still progressing. The school will have LKG and UKG only for the current academic year which will be upgraded annually. The School provides trained and experienced faculties with modern infrastructures and update facilities, School Bus will be provided for the day Scholar. Altogether 35 student enrolled for the Academic year 2017.
Earlier, invocation prayer was pronounced by Tsosuju, Pastor Kiphire Village Baptist Lithro and introductory session of the school teachers was given by the Proprietor of the School. Parents, Church elders and well-wishers attended the programme.
