A three-day re-orientation training for all Physical Education Teachers (PETs) under the Department of School Education began today at the Multi-Purpose Hall, Riizhiikhrie GHSS, Kohima. The program, organized by the Directorate of School Education and funded by Samagra Shiksha Nagaland, will run until November 7.
Addressing the inaugural session, Razouseyi Vese, Additional Director of School Education, Nagaland, highlighted the acute shortage of PETs in the state. He noted that due to financial constraints, the government has been unable to create the required PET positions in all schools. However, he assured that the department is exploring alternative solutions through other agencies. Currently, there are 263 PETs serving in the state.
Vese encouraged the PETs to adopt a resource-sharing approach and extend their support to neighboring schools, emphasizing that such efforts would be a positive development. He also urged them to identify and nurture student talent to higher levels of achievement.
“Physical well-being is critical for students to excel in any field,” Vese said, urging the PETs to serve as ambassadors of physical health and mental strength.
Chungngam Konyak, Deputy Mission Director of Samagra Shiksha Nagaland, also addressed the gathering. He encouraged the PETs to make meaningful use of the training and improve their performance. He added that the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 places significant importance on physical education in schools.
Vitsolie Keyho, PEO, School Education Nagaland, delivered the keynote address, explaining that the training program aims to equip PETs with the latest rules and regulations in sports and to promote fair play. He expressed gratitude to Samagra Shiksha Nagaland for organizing the event and hoped for continued support in school sports tournaments.
Resource persons for the training include: Neilazetuo Khezhie, FSTO (Athletics Officiating); Neikuosilie, FSTO (Athletics Marketing); Salew Kadete, NIS Basketball, WABC Level-1, BFI Panel-B (Basketball); Mechievilie Yashii, National Football Referee (Football); Holshe Khrie, Sepaktakraw coach (Sepaktakraw); and Avisa Chase, Aerobics & Fitness Instructor (Mindful Living: The Intersection of Health, Wellbeing, and Yoga)