Rangumbuing Nsarangbe, Secretary & Chairperson (Additional Charge) of NBSE inspecting the exhibits and interacted with the participants during the science exhibition organised at Highland Hall Higher Secondary School, Chümoukedima on November 11.
Chümoukedima, November 11 (MExN): A science exhibition was organised at Highland Hall Higher Secondary School, Chümoukedima on November 11 to mark National Education Day, commemorating the birth anniversary of India’s first Education Minister, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad.
The event was graced by Rangumbuing Nsarangbe, Secretary & Chairperson (Additional Charge) of the Nagaland Board of School Education (NBSE), as the chief guest, stated a press re lease.
In his keynote address, Nsarangbe lauded the school for fostering scientific curiosity and innovation. Drawing an analogy, he said, “A school is like an airport where students come from different backgrounds and are prepared to be flown to the right destination.”
He encouraged students to keep their sense of inquiry alive and urged parents to support their curiosity. Highlighting the importance of science and technology, he stressed the need for “unlearning and relearning” to keep pace with change.
Addressing teachers, Nsarangbe stated, “A teacher who is valued by the school, by the students, is a teacher who can inspire and a teacher who can inspire can change lives.”
He also advised students to respect their parents and teachers, and emphasised the importance of preserving linguistic identity. “Language is part of our identity. Parents must help their children learn their mother tongue - it connects us to our culture, our roots,” he observed.
Following the formal programme, the chief guest inspected the exhibits and interacted with the participants. Group 6 “Carbon Purification”, Group 16 “Hydraulic JCB”, and Group 7 “Disaster Management” were declared the top three winners. Five consolation prizes were also awarded.
In a short interview, Nsarangbe expressed his delight at the school's progress. “The confidence and clarity with which students explained their models really caught my attention. Everything happening here is for the good of our children,” he said.
The event concluded on an inspiring note, celebrating the legacy of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad and reaffirming the school’s commitment to fostering a generation of thinkers and innovators.
