National Conference provincial president, Devender Singh Rana, Sunday underscored the need for close parent-teacher synergy in setting the goal for children as per their aptitude, saying that it will enable them realize their dreams with a sense of commitment.
“Times have changed and so must change the approach towards children, especially at their tender age, in order to strive for their overall growth in academics, sports and other extra-curricular activities,” Rana said, while speaking at the annual day function of New Diamond Public School, KannaChargal, in Nagrota assembly constituency.
He said that the future holds a big promise for children, given the vistas of opportunities available to them in the most competitive world. He referred to the expansion of education and said that best available schools are now at their doorsteps, which is an added incentive for children to have quality education. “Now the children of even remote and rural areas have not to walk or travel long distances in pursuit of education, as not only basic level schools but institutes of higher learning are in their close vicinities,” he added.
The provincial president stressed on the need for creating an atmosphere wherein young people flourish in a healthy academic and competitive environment and grow as responsible and emancipated citizens of the future. In this context, he referred to the useful role of teachers in shaping young minds on positive note and getting them out of the negative influences. “The parents will have to cooperate and supplement these efforts,” he maintained.
He urged the school management to maintain pace with modern trends in the field of education so that students find themselves in a good stead to face the most competitive age with much more confidence and vigour. He also complimented the management for striving hard to impart quality education to the students of this area.
Besides parents of the students, prominent among those present on the occasion included Ram LalVerma, V S Thakur, ChoudharyRehmat Ali, Din Mohammad, Mohan Lal, Krishan Singh and Fayaz Ahmed.