Reyaz Rashid
Budgam: In an inspiring gathering, Girls Higher Secondary School, Nagam, successfully hosted a Mass Parent-Teacher Meeting today, bringing together parents, peer groups, students, educators, civil society, and administration in a unified effort to shape the future of the students of Nagam cluster in the district of Budgam.
Over 600 parents and members of the civil society attended this first-of-its-kind mass meeting in the region. The event was graced by the presence of Dr. Bilal Mohiuddin, Deputy Commissioner of District Budgam, who lauded the school management and Principal Tahir-ul Hamid for orchestrating such a meaningful and high-scale event. Dr Primrose Bashir, Sub-Divisional Magistrate Chadoora, was the guest of Honour. Dr Shagufta, professor of ophthalmology at the GMC Srinagar, was a special invitee on the occasion whose participation underscored the significance of empowering girls and young women in every field.
Senior functionaries from the administration and the school education department, including the Tehsildar Chadoora, Dy CEO, were in attendance as well. In his welcome note, Principal GGHSS Nagam, Tahir-ul-Hamid, emphasized the importance of collaboration between parents and teachers, recognizing them as co-educators who play an essential role in the development of every student. “Today’s meeting is not just a ritual; it is a living forum of trust and partnership,” said Principal Hamid.Dr. Bilal Mohiuddin, the Deputy Commissioner of District Budgam, was the chief guest. In his well-articulated remarks, he praised the efforts of the school management led by its Principal Tahir-ul Hamid. Dr Bilal acknowledged the leadership and foresight that had gone into organizing such a successful mass-scale event.
He applauded the parents for coming in such high numbers to attend the event. “This mass-scale parent-teacher interaction today here at GHSS Nagam is in line with the government of India’s National Education policy that emphasizes a continuous and uninterrupted cycle of engagement between the schools and all stakeholders, including students, parents, and peer groups”, said the deputy commissioner.
Recognizing the school’s commitment to quality education and community partnership, he granted sanction to procure Smart classroom Boards for Girls Higher Secondary School, Nagam. He further issued directions to provide logistical facilities to the students of this institution for a field visit to the Chinar Book festival currently being held at SKICC, Srinagar.
The event also featured a live interaction session moderated by a senior faculty member of the host institution, Dr Shahnawaz. Several pertinent queries, suggestions, and observations were shared by parents and students, which were answered by the school management and its principal. The event marked a crucial step in reinforcing the school’s mission of holistic development, ensuring that students receive not just academic knowledge but also moral and emotional guidance, preparing them for the challenges of the future.
Dr. Arif Shah, a senior faculty member of the institution, presented the vote of thanks to the present dignitaries, parents, and students of the Nagam cluster. The authorities who attended the event congratulated the students & teachers for a very well-curated cultural program that enthralled the present audience. The meeting was widely hailed by civil society as a step forward in fostering stronger community involvement in the educational process of the Nagam cluster.