Tiny tots of St. Paul School showcase cultural heritage

DIMAPUR, SEPTEMBER 10: ‘Unity in diversity’- in its true sense- came to life as tiny tots of St. Paul Higher Secondary School (SPHSS) showcased the rich cultural heritage of the country in varied forms. Different groups of tiny tots took to stage on the occasion to mark the first annual day of LKG section of St. Paul Higher Secondary School, Dimapur, on Saturday where the Editor of ‘Capi’ (a Kohima-based daily Tenyide vernacular), Mhaleizolie Kire, was the chief guest. Addressing teachers, parents and the tiny tots, the chief guest said knowledge tempered by spirituality and humanity is the best education a student can get in life and expressed confidence that St. Paul School offers such an environment. Kire said St. Paul HHS has come a long way since its establishment way back in 1978 and presently ranked among the top private educational institutions in the State.“All credit goes to the Sisters of the Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament (SABS), who are running the school with full dedication and commitment. From what I heard, the mission of the school is to impart sound formation-spiritual, moral, intellectual, emotional, physical and social to enhance one’s personality; to instill in the students the virtues of “Love, Sacrifice and Service”, which is also the motto of the school,” he said Kire also lauded the school in their endeavour to develop the individual potentiality of every child and to provide an education that is humanistic in spirit with a feminine perspective. “With such noble objectives and mission, parents of students studying in this school can rest assured that their wards or children are in the hands of ‘good shepherds,’ Kire said. [caption id="attachment_74116" align="alignleft" width="300"] Mhaleizolie Kire addressing the students of St. Paul Higher Secondary School on Saturday.[/caption] Kire also admitted that when it comes to spreading education, the people of Nagaland owes much to Catholic institutions for their pioneering works adding that the seeds laid by these institutions have borne fruits as manifested by the large number of present-day Naga politicians, bureaucrats, technocrats and public leaders, who have their schooling background in Catholic institutions. Kire urged the teachers to inculcate enthusiasm and learning zeal in the minds of the students and reminded that teachers and parents are the role models and a guide to students. “In the modern context, where teaching or learning process is no longer a one-way traffic, it would do well for teachers to think outside the four walls of the class room and sometimes to act as co-learners along with the students. Also teaching should not be confined to text books alone but more stress should be laid on overall development of the student,” he said. While stating that a state like Nagaland needs to tap on human resources for its growth and development, Kire lamented that the State government has failed to live up to expectations of its citizens and still yet to give priority in the education sector. Principal of St. Paul HSS, Rev. Sr. Ranit, delivered the welcome address. Highlights of the annual day included presentation of songs, dances, skits, cultural shows, choreography and poetry recitations by tiny tots of LKG A and B. Headmistress, St. Paul HSS, Rev. Dr. Agatha proposed vote of thanks.