Whenever
names of Govt. schools appear in news papers people begin to read it with a
prejudiced mindset that it might be related to some disappointments. There is
no denial that the states of affairs in Govt. schools are not so encouraging
and there are lots of things to be done to go in phase with the developed
states of our country. In spite of the shortcomings existing in the system, few
Govt. schools have been contributing their best to the society and they should
be encouraged to continue their efforts for the betterment of the society. One
such Govt. school that comes under the above category is Govt. Higher Secondary
School, Dimapur which is one among the oldest pioneer schools in Nagaland.
I
was privileged to serve at GHSS, Dimapur as P. G. Teacher (Physics) nearly for
16 years and I had witnessed many students from the underprivileged sections of
the society rising to higher positions in life utilizing the limited facilities
available in the school. Many of my students from GHSS, Dimapur are now occupying
higher positions in the Govt. sector as well as in the highly competitive
private sector both in India and in the developed countries such as USA.
A
teacher’s real moments of pride comes when he sees his students becoming
successful citizens and words could not easily describe the happiness he gets
while hearing news of their progress in life. Few days back I had such a pride
moment in my life. Lieutenant Bikram Sigh, one of my former students from Govt.
Hr Sec School, Dimapur (2005-2007) happily informed me that he has successfully
completed his officers training at the National Defense Academy and got
Commissioned in the Indian Army. I was so excited to see his photo in Officers
Uniform and felt as if my own son has achieved the glory. My memories went back
to the year 2005 and recalled the days of his school days. He was a member of
the team that secured the State First Position in the Physics Quiz and I
accompanied them to represent Nagaland at the Eastern India Physics Quiz held
at Kolkata in the year 2005.
Born
to poor parents, Lieutenant Bikram Singh has proved that limitations could
never stand as obstacles to success if one has strong determination. He has risen to today’s position
through his hard work with the support of parents, teachers and friends. After
completing his graduation, he had worked in the private sector for some time
but never gave up his ambition of becoming an officer in the Indian Army. I pray
to the almighty to bless him to climb more heights in his career and bring
glorifying successes to his motherland!
Let
me take this opportunity to congratulate Smt R Amongla Jamir the then Principal
of GHSS, Dimapur, and all my former colleagues who contributed their best to
the well being of hundreds of students every year through their dedicated
services. Let us continue our service to the society and prepare our children
to face the challenges of life and overcome the obstacles through sincerity and
hard work.
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