Shillong, August 14: Dr. Mukul Sangma, Meghalaya Chief Minister today inaugurated the year long Golden Jubilee Celebration of the Synod Higher Secondary School, Shillong in the presence of Smti. Roshan Warjri, Home Minister, Rev. D. R. Sohkhlet, Moderator Khasi Jaintia Presbyterian Assembly (KJPA), Rev. N. S. Phawa, Senior Administrative Secretary KJPA, Rev. P. Dkhar, Moderator K.J.P. Synod Sepngi and President of the School Managing Committee, Mr. W.S. Challam, District School Education Officer, Mrs. D. R. Shullai, Principal Synod Higher Secondary School, prominent local people, teachers and students.
It may be mentioned that the School was established in the year 1964 under the stewardship of Miss Gwen Catherine Evans. The yearlong Golden Jubilee Celebration of the school will come to a close on 14th August, 2014. During the celebration quiz, debate, food fest, art exhibition, inter school science exhibition, school concert, musical evening, varieties show and sports and games will be organized.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Sangma lauded the school authorities for achieving this historic milestone and expressed his deep appreciation to Miss Gwen Catherine Evans, founder of the school who responded to the educational need of the society at that point of time.
Appealing to teachers to consider teaching as a mission and not as a profession Dr. Sangma pointed out that teaching is not only to impart quality education but also to groom and shape up the minds of the students so that they can excel in their studies, adding that teaching is also to prepare the students to take up greater responsibilities for progressive and productive career.
Dr. Sangma informed the School management that they should take advantage of the Chief Minister’s Career Counseling and Career Guidance Scheme to access opportunities for the students in choosing their appropriate careers. He urged upon the teachers to be kind and encouraging, friendly and inspirational and ever ready to help the students in every which way they can.
The excellent academic achievements and extracurricular activities achieved by the students of the school reflect the sacrifice and dedication put in by the past and present teachers of the school, said Dr. Sangma.
Meghalaya Home Minister, Mrs. Roshan Warjri said that the school despite heavy odds, still stands strong and grows from strength to strength and this in her opinion is due to the dedication of the teachers and the active participation of the local community which has enable the school management to carry forward the torch of knowledge.
Later in the day, the Chief Minister Dr. Mukul Sangma inaugurated the newly constructed Commerce Block of the School.(SP News)
