Dimapur, June 7 (EMN): The Commission for Education, Diocese of Kohima (CEDOK) organized various competitions for students from all Catholic schools in Nagaland from June 2 to 4 at St. Joseph Higher Secondary School, Chumukedima.
Altogether 28 schools from all over the state participated in the event.
Additional Secretary & Team Leader NBDA, Peter Lichamo, NCS, graced the inaugural function as chief guest of the. Addressing the students, he exhorted the students to work hard and make best use of the multiple talents to take over the reign of the society and government in the future. He said that competition is not to be taken negatively but as a means to choose the best. He reminded the participants to compete with true sports man spirit. He also said that what matters most are the effort one put in and not the prize one get. He suggested such more competitions in days to come.
Rev. Fr. Dr. Jacob Charalel, secretary CEDOK welcomed the gathering and the contingents from all the schools. He said that CEDOK coordinates the educational ministry of the Catholic Church and organises various programmes to encourage and facilitate the students from catholic schools to bring out the best in them. He said that the main purpose of the competition is to bring together students from various catholic schools of the state to interact with one another and build up friendly relationship between students of different tribes and regions across the state.
Competitions included drawing, prepared speech, solo and duet for seniors and juniors. The special feature of the event was the camp fire conducted for the participants in evening, which besides relaxation and entertainment gave the participants ample opportunities to interact with one another, learn about the different regions and cultures of the state.
Rev. Fr. ChackoKarithayil, Director of Shalom Rehabilitation Centre and Rev. Fr. Sajan Joseph, principal of St. Joseph Higher Secondary School, gave away the prizes to the winners and participants. Rev. Fr. John P.M., Joint Secretary CEDOK proposed the vote of thanks.
