A view of the participants during the awareness programme on drug abuse held at St Savio HSS in Chümoukedima on July 4. (Photo Courtesy: St Savio HSS)
Chümoukedima, July 5 (MExN): St Savio Higher Secondary School, Chümoukedima, on July 4 organised a parents-teachers meeting-cum-awareness programme on drug abuse under the theme, ‘Parents and Teachers – One Team, One Mission’, with speakers emphasising the importance of strong home-school collaboration in ensuring children's holistic development and protection from substance abuse.
The programme was chaired by School Managing Board member and Principal of Little Flower High School, Chümoukedima, Varkey V J.
Addressing the gathering, School Managing Board Chairman Razouvotuo Chatsu, who is also Chairman of the Chümoukedima Village Council and former president and present adviser of the Angami Public Organization, urged parents to play an active role in the modern education system.
He said parents are indispensable partners in shaping the future of their children and called upon them to work closely with the school in nurturing responsible and successful citizens.
The highlight of the programme was an awareness session on "Protecting Our Children from Drug Abuse (Parent's Role)" by Wopen Jami, UBSI, second officer-in-charge of Diphupar Police Station.
Jami sensitised parents to the growing threat of drug abuse among young people and urged them to remain vigilant, maintain open communication with their children, monitor their activities and friendships, and work closely with the school to safeguard them from substance abuse.
School Principal Reji Kuriakose, speaking on "Parents as Partners in Education", said parents and teachers are "the two wings of a child", stressing that just as a bird requires both wings to fly, children need the united support of both home and school to achieve their aspirations.
He said the holistic development of every child is possible only when parents and teachers function together as "One Team, One Mission".
During the meeting, parents were briefed on various school initiatives, including UDISE+, APAAR, scholarship schemes, the Ayushman Bharat Health Insurance Scheme, the School360 mobile application, student discipline, assessment policies and ways to support children effectively at home.
An interactive open forum was also held, during which parents shared suggestions and concerns. Iviholi Kiho was unanimously selected as the new parents' representative. The school thanked parents for their participation and reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the home-school partnership for the holistic growth and success of every child.
