Editor,
Through your daily, I wish to draw the attention of the public and the authorities concerned in regard to the functioning of private schools in Rumgong constituency and Pangin Boleng constituency:
- Lately, due to several untoward incidents coming to light, there have been serious concerns about the safety and wellbeing of young students, especially girls. Therefore, I request the departments concerned to diligently conduct regular awareness programmes, focusing on students’ safety, food hygiene and health check-ups in private schools. The department should strictly verify the adherence to official modalities and regulations by the private schools.
- It is very essential that all private schools should hold regular teachers-parents meetings and engage in community outreach programmes in a regular manner. Doing so will ensure healthy discussions and improve the quality of education and also encourage community trust. The department concerned is requested to issue directives for holding of mandatory regular parents-teachers meetings.
- The authorities concerned should also ensure proper sanitation and toilet facilities, proper hostel facilities, and proper quality of food served in the schools and conduct checking for anti-bullying measures in the schools. Regular inspections should be performed to ensure the adherence to rules.
- Departments should ensure that the schools maintain proper record of all the staffers, including their medical history, ILP (if required), qualifications of the teachers and principals. Their backgrounds should be thoroughly verified by the police and the medical department.
I sincerely hope the authorities concerned will take immediate steps to address these points and ensure as safe, healthy environment for our children and help promote quality education.
Advocate Kani Tamut,
Pangin,
Siang district