Dimapur, Nov. 5 (EMN): The new School Building-cum-kitchen of Government Middle School Leshemi of Phek district, constructed under SSA was inaugurated on Nov.3 by SDEO Pfutsero MeseKapfo.
Speaking at the inaugural programme, the chief guest encouraged the community to give more importance to the students.
Pointing out that the school being amongst the highest enrolled school in the elementary section under SDEO Pfütsero, he urged the community and parents to give more attention to the school, so that it can become a model to other schools.
There should be a close relationship between the community and the teaching staff. The community should play a ‘contributive role’ for the fullest development of the child, he said.
SDEO also encouraged parents to send their children to government schools where education is provided free of cost with qualified teachers.
He insisted that parents should engage more time on their children education and also VEC members and parents should visit school often to see the developments of their children and if needed, take necessary steps for the fullest development of the child.
Further, he requested the teachers to be more sincere and dedicated as teacher plays a most definitive role in shaping the students’ destiny. Teachers should consider teaching as a gift and be interested in their profession, he added.
The inaugural function was chaired by Wetsholo Lomi while Pastor Zhietshute Lasushe offered dedicatory prayer blessing.
The formal programme was led by Wezhode Sarah, VCC Wezhiepe Sara delivered welcome address while a brief school report was presented by Head Teacher Ketshengupe Losou and vote of thanks was proposed by VEC Chairman Dikha Mekru.