Commission for Education, Diocese of Kohima (CEDOK) organised inter school literary and cultural competitions for Catholic Schools in Nagaland from October 11 to 12. The prize distributions programme was graced by Bishop of Kohima, Rev. Dr. James Thoppil, and state information commissioner, Nagaland, Charles Nosazol, as special guests.
A press release by CEDOK secretary, Rev. Fr. Dr. Jacob Charalel informed that, 500 students from 38 catholic schools participated in the competition held at Holy Cross Higher Secondary School, Dimapur from October 11 to 12.
The participants were divided into categories of juniors (classes 5-7), intermediates (classes 8-10) and seniors (classes 11-12). All three categories competed in solo, duet and drawing, besides the juniors in story-telling, intermediates in prepared speech, seniors in extempore speech and open to all fancy dress.
All the participants were given certificates of participation, while the winners were awarded with certificate of merit, memento and cash prizes. Speaking on the occasion, Rev. Dr. James Thoppil reminded the students that the competitions was conducted to provide them opportunities to come together, know each other, learn from each other and grow together to build up unity among various tribes of Nagaland. He hailed the role of teachers in sacrificing their own comforts to build up a progressive society. State Information Commissioner, Charles Nosazol, in his message, exhorted the students to grab every opportunity given to them, especially events like inter school competitions, and learn something useful and meaningful for their life.
CEDOK also gave away the “CEDOK Teacher’s award 2023”. Five Teachers from various schools, were awarded with certificates of merit and cash award for their exceptional and dedicated services done in the field of education.