A new hand wash facility was blessed and inaugurated at St John School, Kiusam Town, on July 30.
Kiusam, July 31 (MExN): A new hand wash facility was blessed and inaugurated at St John School, Kiusam Town, on July 30, with public leaders, church leaders, Gaon Buras, parents, teachers and students in attendance.
The hand wash station was blessed by Rev Fr Thomas Toretkiu, while Tsangli, President of the Kiusam Area Gaon Buras (KAGBs), inaugurated the facility as the chief guest. Guests of Honour, Thangpong, Head GB of Kiusam Town, and Pauline Phulem, President of the Kiusam Catholic Women accompanied him.
On the same occasion, the newly upgraded boys and girls urinal sheds were also inaugurated by the guests of honour.
Blessing the new facility, Rev Fr Thomas Toretkiu said, “Cleanliness is next to Godliness.” He stressed that hygiene is not only about learning from books but living it out through practical life, and urged students to make hand washing a regular habit, especially before and after mid-day meals, stating that such practices are an integral part of education.
Inaugurating the facility, chief guest Tsangli highlighted the importance of hand washing in daily life, noting that many common illnesses including diarrhoea, cold, cough, flu, skin diseases and eye infections are transmitted through dirty hands. He said the simple habit of washing hands regularly with soap can prevent many sicknesses and keep children healthy.
Both Thangpong and Pauline Phulem appreciated the school authorities for their initiative to improve sanitation infrastructure for the children and said it would greatly benefit the students.
The programme commenced outside the school premises with Adani David, Head Teacher of St John School, welcoming the gathering and briefing about the purpose of the day. The formal function began with the school anthem followed by a prayer of blessing. Scripture reading was done by Catherine.
After the ribbon-cutting ceremony, the chief guest, along with student representatives and other dignitaries, formally washed their hands to mark the use of the new facility.
