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Nagaland launches Student Health Card

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By Thejoto Nienu Updated: Sep 05, 2024 7:24 pm
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Dr. Kekhrielhoulie Yhome, Kevileno Angami and others officials with the awardees at NBCC Convention Hall, Kohima on Thursday. (EM Images)

KOHIMA — Nagaland celebrated Teachers’ Day on Thursday with a state-level event honouring educators and launching a new Student Health Card initiative.

Dr. Kekhrielhoulie Yhome, Advisor for School Education and SCERT, addressed the gathering at the NBCC Convention Hall, lauding teachers for their dedication.

Emphasising the importance of quality education, he lauded the state’s early childhood education programme, developed by SCERT, calling it the first of its kind in India. He urged a return to the basics of education, particularly in underperforming schools. He also noted that Nagaland has a sufficient number of well-trained teachers making significant strides in early childhood education and resourcefully implementing innovative teaching methods.

He also informed that a total of 16 “lighthouse schools” are being constructed across the state. The schools are funded by the World Bank and are expected to be completed within two years.

Stating that the Student Health Card is an example of progress made under the leadership of Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio, he said that the School Education and Health & Family Welfare departments have signed an agreement to implement the programme.

Yhome also congratulated Lephizo Apon, Graduate Teacher at Government Higher Secondary School, Dimapur who is among the 50 teachers who received the National Teachers Award this year.

Asano Sekhose, Chairperson of the Nagaland Board of School Education (NBSE), addressed the gathering, calling teachers “leaders and guardians of the future” while acknowledging the profound impact teachers have on countless lives.

Highlighting the 50th year of NBSE’s existence, she expressed gratitude to teachers for their dedicated service in implementing reforms, policies, and initiatives in the education system.

She also called on teachers to embrace a more holistic approach to education, as envisioned in the National Education Policy, 2020, focusing on the intellectual, emotional, and social well-being of children. She stressed that society has become more complex and demanding, requiring proactive efforts from teachers to meet the needs of students.

Sekhose underscored the importance of lifelong learning in today’s world, emphasising that education is not merely about passing exams but preparing students for life. She said that teachers must enforce Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) principles to ensure children grasp basic concepts with clarity and stressed the importance of Competency-Based Teaching and Assessment.

Stating that “Every child is unique and capable of learning,” Sekhose went on to say that teachers must adopt instructional practices that support personalised learning paths, allowing students the time needed to acquire and demonstrate the expected competencies.

Furthermore, she highlighted the importance of continuous professional development for educators and said that heads of schools and management to actively encourage the professional growth of teachers.

In conclusion, she said that teachers can inspire students to achieve great things, regardless of the difficulties they may face at home, and urged educators to recommit themselves to imparting meaningful education.

Meanwhile, a total of 14 teachers from various parts of the state were felicitated on the occasion. (Refer table)

State-Level Teachers Awardees

Sl. NoNameDesignationSchool Name
1Khrielie PaphinoPrimary TeacherGovernment Middle School, Pfuchama, Kohima
2T. ChiyePrimary TeacherGovernment Middle School, Sanglao, Noklak
3L. Yajao KonyakAssistant TeacherEastWood School, Mon
4T. Setsatsi SangtamPrimary TeacherGovernment Primary School, Phoya A, Tuensang
5T. Airong KonyakPhysical Education TeacherGovernment Higher Secondary School, Mon
6Avino PeseyieGraduate TeacherGovernment Higher Secondary School, Chumuokedima
7Alokananda DasAssistant TeacherHoly Cross Higher Secondary School, Dimapur
8Z. ChimjibaAssistant TeacherSt. Xavier Higher Secondary School, Shamator
9Hanchulo James  Graduate TeacherGovernment Middle School, Tesophenyu Upper, Tseminyu
10Baleshwar MahatoGraduate TeacherGovernment Higher Secondary School, Tobu, Mon
11Peleno PetenilhuPost Graduate TeacherJohn Government Higher Secondary School, Viswema, Kohima
12Kekhrieneino Catherine SenotsuPost Graduate TeacherRüzhükhrie Government Higher Secondary School, Kohima
13Rongsenkhala AonokAssistant TeacherQueen Mary Higher Secondary School, Mokokchung
14Joseph K VSenior TeacherGovernment Higher Secondary School, Mon

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By Thejoto Nienu Updated: Sep 05, 2024 7:24:00 pm
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