National Conference Provincial President Devender Singh Rana today highlighted the crucial need of imparting value based moral education alongside the normal academics, especially at the primary and high school levels, not only for healthy growth of children but making them responsible citizens as well. “Blend of moral and modern education holds key to progression of students in their chosen careers apart from shaping them as tomorrow’s responsible citizens and builders of the nation”, Rana said at the annual day function of the National Academy High School, Jandrah. Rana exhorted teachers and parents to work in synergy to enrich children about their glorious heritage and time-tested bonds of inclusiveness so that they are not misled by elements inimical to harmony and spirit of togetherness. High moral values and the spirit of inclusiveness will go a long way in achieving the cherished objective of national integration that will eventually help in building a healthy society based on social justice, amity and harmony, he said, adding that these basic pre-requisites of a just-society are unfortunately under strain, nationally and globally. “We have to reverse the trend to make this world a better place to live in”, Rana said. The National Conference Provincial President also emphasized the need for providing ample opportunities to youngsters in the fields of sports which will in turn forge camaraderie and spirit of discipline among them. He hoped that the management will give due impetus to all round personality development of students by way of non-formal education as well. He said grooming young minds is a crucial challenge, not only for parents and students but also the managements, which have to facilitate congenial atmosphere for their harmonious growth. He called for maintaining pace with modern trends in the field of education and said this is imperative in view of growing competition. Rana also called for frequent interactions between students, teachers and parents, which he described as an important component of learning process. He hoped that this aspect should not lose the sight of school management. The Provincial President lauded the role of private schools in the spread of education and exuded confidence that their efforts would help achieve higher level of literacy in rural areas. Complimenting students, especially those who participated in various activities, Rana said that Annual Day Function is a special occasion for parents and their wards. He appreciated their performance and wished success to the management, faculty and students in their endeavours. He advised students to concentrate on sports alongside academics for sharpening their capabilities. The Principal of the school Sanjay Jamwal presented the annual report and dwelt in detail on various academic, sports and extra-curricular activities conducted during the year. Besides students, faculty members, parents, prominent among those present on the occasions included Managing Director of the school, Ranjit Singh, Vice Principal, Mrs Seema Jamwal, Sarpanches and Panches of the area.
