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Students enacting play at the inter-school skit competition in Kohima on August 5.[/caption]
Kohima, August 5 (EMN): Vineyard School won the inter-school skit competition organised by the All Nagaland Private Schools’ Association (ANPSA), Kohima unit, on the theme ‘Sanitation, substance abuse and technology’ at Don Bosco Higher Secondary School, Kohima, today.
Minister’s Hill Higher Secondary School (MHHSS) and Mount Hermon Higher Secondary School (MHHSS) were placed on second and third positions respectively. The judges for the competition were advisor Kripa Foundation Dr. Joyce; Director of Symphony School of Music Mele Pucho; videographer Sanen Kichu; and Kariuganhliu Kamei Koza.
Altogether sixteen schools in Kohima district participated in the competition with Deputy Commissioner, Kohima, Rajesh Soundararajan, as the chief guest. The students in their presentation have sent out a strong message on community’s participation towards cleanliness and the dangers of substance and technology abuse.
Emphasising on the importance of extracurricular activities in a student’s life, Soundararajan said the lessons of life are not always learnt through books and subjects, but extracurricular activities helps one to become an all round personality.
Urging the students not to shy away from taking part in the extracurricular activities, he opined that it is a powerful means of communication and helps one to become a better person.
Stating that the foundation of life starts from school days and continue to build without our knowledge, the DC advised the students to make optimal use of the opportunity that God has given them.
Appreciating the organisers for choosing a very relevant theme for the current time, he cautioned on the danger of technology abuse and substance abuse. In this regard, the students were advised to make the best use of technology that can help them academically and also cautioned them not to fall into the trap of ‘peer pressure’ by discerning on what is ‘good and bad’ for them.
While pointing out that they have enough time to enjoy life and have fun later in life, Soundararajan advised the students to have a plan in life, work towards it, have patient, persevere and keep pursuing it.
Noting that the word ‘hard work’ is being understood as a negative work, the DC said ‘hard work is nothing but developing things into habits.’
ANPSA Central president, Benthungo Kikon, calling the students as ‘heroes and future leaders,’ advised them not to indulge themselves in bad habits but to revere, fear and honour God.
Though the education system in Nagaland is second to none and take pride in the achievements made academically, Kikon lamented that the State continues to suffer from bad road, bridges, power cut-off, poor water supply etc. He further asked the students to pursue their dream, succeed and rise to the occasion and build up the Naga society again.
