“Introducing science stream in rural areas is such a positive development,” said Vechikhoyi Lohe, Principal of Government Higher Secondary School (GHSS), Pfutsero. The school inaugurated its science stream last Saturday, 2 September, with a total of 37 students enrolled, making the long-awaited dream come true. The school received approval for upgrading to include a science stream in 2022, alongside GHSS Chumoukedima.
Lohe, who had been working as the principal in the school for the past ten years, told Mokokchung Times, “After the upgradation of the arts stream in 2014, we have been in the pursuit of upgrading the science stream too. For the last 5-6 years, because we have the number of students with us, we have been working for this and we are very grateful to the department.”
Lohe also expressed that they have altogether an enrolment of 220 students in arts stream, making it one of the highest number of students in a GHSS in Nagaland.
“Our arts stream has been on par with other schools. We have had subject toppers as well as winners of Governor’s awards; so we are expecting the same in the science stream too,” Lohe expressed with optimism.
He also believes that introducing science stream is such a positive thing because education outside of the rural areas is very expensive.
“We have excellent schools like St. John, Model School, and G Rio, but these are primarily for well-to-do families. We are thrilled that the government is now offering science education. This will greatly assist many parents, as they spend a significant amount on 10+2 education, aiming for quality education for their children,” he explained. “Here in government schools, students do not have to bear significant expenses, except for a nominal fee that is not even one-tenth of the private school fees. In fact, they don’t have to pay fees. I believe that parents’ financial burden should not be overwhelming at the 10+2 level. Moreover, when students pursue professional education, expenses will increase. Thus, I am delighted that the government has initiated this in rural areas, even in a small sub-division like Pfutsero. It will benefit both students and parents, and I feel that we have accomplished something.”
Lohe also revealed that they are eagerly awaiting the NPSC results, as they expect some PGT teachers, particularly in physics, to join their school.
