“Parents and teachers are like two hands working together towards the holistic development of a child”, said Geoffrey Yaden, Editor, Nagaland Post.
He was speaking as the chief guest at the Parent’s Day celebration of the AG Higher Secondary School before a gathering of more than 1000 students, teachers and parents, Bank colony Dimapur on Saturday.
He reminded parents, that the responsibility of training up the children did not rest solely with teachers. He also reminded them of the biblical instruction to parents “ to train up their child” in Godliness since the mother then the father, are the first teachers of a child before being sent to school.
According to the chief guest, both parents and teachers share the responsibility of development of the spiritual, mental and physical faculties of the children.
He said in a world where excellence is the keyword, both parents as well as teachers need to also update themselves to the changing environment .
While admitting the academic excellence was a critical necessity, Yaden however said a holistically developed child will always have an edge in a highly competitive world.
Underlining the theme of the programme, ‘teachers are the helpers, parents are the moulders’, he encouraged frequent teacher-parent interactions in order to ascertain the progress of the child
He also encouraged teachers to be loyal to their school and parents to feel part of the establishment so as to create a conducive educational environment.
The Editor also lauded Rev Dr T. N Lotha, founder of the school who has been a pioneering figure in many other ministries. He hoped that the school would produce students to be spiritually deep rooted besides guiding them to achieve academic excellence.
Additional district and sessions judge, Dimapur, V. Nyekha graced the programme as the guest of honour and also gave away prizes.
The school annual report was presented by the headmaster, P.N. Sahay highlighting the academic and co-curricular activity achievements of the school.
Earlier the welcome address was delivered by the school principal, David Ngullie.
Earlier, the programme began after a prayer offered by Rev.Thungdemno Lotha, vice principal of Eastern Bible College. Highlights included dances, songs, choreography, ethnic shows, poem and piano recitals, dramas and scripture reading.
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