Curricular, extra-curricular activities should go together for growth of children: Sham

Former Minister Sham Lal Sharma felicitating students during Annual Day celebration at Bishno High School.
Former Minister Sham Lal Sharma felicitating students during Annual Day celebration at Bishno High School.

Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Jan 28: Asking the educationists to think of bringing a suitable change in the present-day education system to ensure holistic child development, Sr Vice President J&K PCC & former Minister , Sham Lal Sharma said it seems that young buds who are overburdened by curricular activities are gradually losing their childhood.
Former Minister was addressing the Annual Day function of Bishno High School Jad, Akhnoor.
Stating that over-all development of child is the need of the hour, Sharma said that we have to create conducive atmosphere, which ensures academic as well as extra-curricular excellence among the students.
“We have to strike a balance in a way that curricular and extra-curricular activities go hand-in-hand and young children enjoy their childhood while studying”, he added.
He asked teachers that while nurturing the students to achieve new highs in science, technology and modern studies, equal attention is paid to outdoor activities like sports, travel, etc which enables physical and mental development of the child.
He also called for promoting moral education in all Government and Private Educational Institutions to protect age old moral ethics and rich cultural heritage of the Country.
“Parents and teachers partnership plays a crucial role in shaping the future of students into a well mannered and responsible citizen which needs to be strengthened at all levels,” he said.
The chief guest further emphasized that the best part of the function was the maximum participation of the students.
Earlier, the programme commenced with the traditional lighting of the ceremonial lamp by the chief guest and the distinguished members of management.
The Principal of School, Madan Choudhary welcomed the chief guest and the distinguished guests.
Later, Sham Sharma along with Principal distributed prizes among the students excelling in academic as well as extracurricular activities.

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