Our Correspondent
Kohima | July 20
A felicitation programme for the first batch of HSLC successful students from Government High School, New Market, Kohima took place here today with Kovi Meyase, Joint Secretary to the Government of Nagaland as speaker. Eight students came successful from this school in the HSLC examination 2018.
The programme was organized by School Management Community (SMC), Teachers and staff of GHS, New Market, Kohima.
Meyase in his speech congratulated the passed out students and lauded the teachers for the achievements. He reminded the successful students that they are the pioneers who broke record and set standards to be remembered. He said that they have a responsibility to carry on their shoulders to set good examples to their juniors and at the same time, urged passed out students to be role model.
Meyase also implored upon the outgoing students not to forget the efforts of parents, teachers, community, school staffs, friends, juniors etc who were working behind them to ensure that they were successful.
He also pointed out that in this information technology age, many have become slaves to addictive gadgets like mobile phones, i-pads, computers etc. Although such gadgets have become a necessity, he cautioned them not to become slaves of those gadgets but rather become masters over them as students. He advised them to inculcate the habit of reading books as nothing could substitute it and not to be too dependent on the gadgets. He told students to make proper use of WhatsApp, YouTube or Google only when they find information related to their studies.
He also advised them to spend quality time to maintain good physical health by helping their parents with their household chores which is also an engagement in physical activity and not only in sports. "To be good students, the intellect do not only matter but the physical aspect is also very important," Meyase said. He also added that when one's physical body is healthy, the mental capability also increases which is scientifically proven.
He said in student's life, matriculation and graduation are the two most important milestones. As the passed out students have taken the first step to the adult world, Meyase further wished them for a successful future.
Vilanuo, Headmistress GHS, New Market highlighted some of the issues and problems they school is facing. She maintained that due to lack of infrastructure, the teachers are finding it difficult to accommodate the students with optional subjects. Vilanuo also apprised the gathering about the lack of staff office which is the need of the hour specifically to manage corresponding papers to higher authority and a chowkidar to take care of the documents of the school. Vilanuo told that the HSLC exam would be conducting every year so the school needs to get sufficient assistant to get help from the concerned department. She also informed that GHS will be upgraded to higher secondary school in the upcoming years so the school needs to have a future vision. Saruta spoke on behalf of the passed out students who acknowledged and attributed their success to their headmistress, parents, teachers and others.
Tosovise Pusa, member of SMC and Rokobeizo Nyusou, Chairman, New Market Area Panchayat also spoke on the occasion. Welcome address was delivered by Medongunuo Solo while Mezhuzolie Yiese chaired the programme. The programme concluded with vote of thanks by Zerüüzo Suohu. The students were also presented with gifts, cash and felicitation certificates arranged by the well wishers of the colony and the school teachers.
