Along with the rest of the country, United Women Welfare Organisation (UWWO) Pre-Nursery School observed Children’s Day & its Annual Closing Celebration on Wednesday here at Children’s Park, Supply Colony.
Exhorting the gathering of students, UWWO members, teachers and parents, president of UWWO, Daisy Yaden stated that Children’s Day is celebrated on November 14 every year across the country to commemorate the birth anniversary of the first Prime Minister of India, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, who loved children. Nehru loved the rose flower and always wore a rose on his jacket after a child pinned one on it, she told the gathering.
Yaden urged the children present to be obedient and disciplined, and respect their parents and teachers. She also encouraged the parents to seek God’s wisdom.
She challenged the parents to teach their children to never look down on others, irrespective of community, colour, religion, etc. Citing to the Bible, Yaden mentioned that Jesus had said, “Love your neighbour as you love yourself” and encouraged the gathering to cultivate love among them
Speaking on behalf of the parents, Yanbeni lauded the UWWO members and teachers for their selfless efforts and for disciplining their children in many positive ways. Presenting a brief teachers’ report, Putulila informed the gathering that the academic session for the year 2018 commenced on February 1, with 60 students in total. She reported that students were taught, alphabet, numbers, rhymes, colours, and so on. She also stated that UWWO members visit the school every month and applauded their monthly visitation program.
The award for overall academic excellence was bagged by Thejangunuo, attendance award by Kivinikali, while good cleanliness award was bagged by Nzanchan. The program was chaired by UWWO assistant secretary, Temjenla, invocation was offered by Apokla, children’s display by teachers, while benediction was pronounced by Watila.
Daisy Yaden also handed over the prizes and presentations to the students.