Students of Don Bosco HSS with their Science & Arts projects.
DBHSS holds Annual School Science & Arts Exhibition
Morung Express News
Kohima | July 30
Citing the World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report, which states that “nearly two-thirds of today’s primary school children will eventually work in careers that either do not yet exist or will be significantly transformed by technology,” Rev Fr Innocent Panmei, sdb, Principal of Don Bosco Higher Secondary School (DBHSS) Kohima, today remarked that “Artificial Intelligence, robotics, biotechnology, renewable energy, data science, and digital creativity are rapidly reshaping our world.”
Speaking at the DBHSS Kohima Annual School Science & Arts Exhibition 2026 at the School Auditorium, held under the theme, “Igniting Ideas, Inspiring Change,” on July 31, he asserted that “in such a future, education cannot remain limited to textbooks and examinations alone.” He said that “our students must learn to think critically, solve problems creatively, collaborate effectively, communicate confidently, and most importantly, adapt continuously.”
Further stating that students belonging to Generation Alpha and Generation Z are perhaps the most connected, creative, and technologically empowered generations in history, he said that “you have access to knowledge at your fingertips. But you also belong to a generation that is both the most promising and the most exposed and vulnerable.”
In this regard, he also urged the students to remember that “Technology may accelerate progress, but character determines the direction of that progress,” while pointing out that “Artificial Intelligence can answer questions, but only human intelligence can ask meaningful ones. Machines can process data, but only compassionate hearts can build a just and peaceful society.”
“That is why,” he added, “at Don Bosco, we believe education must always integrate knowledge with values, innovation with ethics, excellence with humility, and success with service.”
He also informed that this year, over 1,100 students from Classes III to XII participated in preparing exhibits across Science and Arts, guided by more than 53 dedicated teacher mentors, transforming classroom concepts into practical demonstrations, innovative models, artistic expressions, and socially relevant solutions.
Students bringing solutions to local problems
Addressing the gathering as the special guest, Er Onongoto Soleho, Chief Mentor, IHub & SEC, Department of Science & Technology, Nagaland, observed that earlier there was only a Science Exhibition and no Arts Exhibition. Asserting that these two fields are equally important and relevant in our day-to-day activities, he underlined that “today we have to be skilled, prepare ourselves, project ourselves, be able to express ourselves, and connect with people.”
He underscored that until and unless we build foundational and personal skills, AI is only going to destroy us. In this connection, he also cited the trend of children today who do not want to sit through slow movies and expressed concern that while we are flooded with information, there is no empathy, sympathy, or respect.
Highlighting that the subject of learning is very vast and always generative, he emphasized the importance of being sincere and dedicated. He further urged all the students to take part in outdoor and co-curricular activities and to give their best in learning.
He remarked that there has been a big leap, especially in Science Exhibition, and said that “our students are second to none” and are coming up with solutions to local problems. To look into our own problems, he underlined that we have to go back to students to start research and development at a young age.
“Now we have to think differently, and act differently. Teachers should also continue to update themselves and adapt to current technology,” he said.
As an alumnus of Don Bosco School, he also recalled his student years at the school and motivated the students by citing his personal experiences. He urged all the students to not only pay attention to their academics but also take part in all co-curricular activities.
Highlights of the programme included Bible Reading by Muyeba Tikhir, Prayer by Rev. Fr. Dr. Mattam Xavier, Rector, DBHSS, a special number by Higher Secondary students, and a vote of thanks by Avinü Kennao, while Moasangla Lemtur and Jonathan were the emcees.
