 As I look back over the past year, I feel a sense of gratitude to the Almighty in that He has stood steadfast behind us in our sincere endeavours to serve Him through the work we render in the field of Education to so many young people who enter and leave the portals of the School, each year.
The results of the ICSE/ISC March 2008 were commendable - ANKIT AWASTHI of Class XII (Science); SAUMYH AGARWAL of Class XII (Commerce) and TARUNAY DAYAL, ASHISH TRIPATHI AND SAGAR CHITRANSHI from the Class X — all of these students need as much to be congratulated, for standing first in their respective sections as the teaching facility of Boys' High School that has for over the years excelled in teaching our children. While we are talking of academics, let me also congratulate the students who offered computers, for their excellent performance in the subject. Mr. Bari Sheikh and Mr. Vinay Singh have done a good job both old boys of the School. Incidentally, we were the first school in the State to offer computers at the Class XII Examination level.
On the non-academic front, the school has performed excellent in sports, games and swimming as our readers can see from the reports and coverage in the School Magazine and the local newspapers.
Added to this year's achievement, is the new addition that has been made to the Senior School a new block has been put up to house the Chemistry Lab, Computer Lab, Senior School Library and Students counseling room. It is hoped that these added facilities will enhance the quality and standard of education in these fields much further as well as facilitate the counselor's work with children who may need that service.
This last year, the School was visited by a number of old boys some from abroad and several from outstation. Those who met me were very appreciative of the progress the School has made over the years. They were happy to see the much improved hostel facilities — the dormitory and the dining room were also visited and they were very impressed with the Swimming Pool. They were very happy to have a School tie, badge and a copy of the Annual School Magazine. Some of them talked about the old principals, teachers and old boys of their respective times while they were studying here. For old boys who didn't or cannot make it to visit the School, we have a web site that is regularly updated you are welcome to visit the Boys' High School site at boyshighschool.com
A general word on education to remind teachers of the important role they play in the building of character in our young people. In my assessment and belief, I have come to the conclusion that the most positive impact on students is encountered by them, when the teacher goes beyond the curriculum of studies and reaches out to the individual in a way that emotionally empathises with the child and inspires confidence, self respect and discipline, through genuine concern and example. When the teacher is able to connect with the individuality of the student, touch his inner “self” and inspire him through motivation, to first become a good person who respects himself and others, in order to enable him by virtue of this attainment, to focus on his aims, by harnessing his talents to reach greater heights of achievement and success in all undertakings.
Teachers must play the important role of building character, tolerance, endurance and perseverance, in students, to build a shining India.
Once again I extend my deep appreciation for my wife who has been a constant support in good times and in bad, for the team of staff, parents and friends who have helped us to shoulder our responsibilities and work. Last, but not the least, I thank our Chairman, Rt. Rev. A. R. Stephen and the Managing Committee for their steadfast support and appreciation.
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