Bihar Governor lauds 150–year Education service by Christian school

Dr. R. S Gavai, the Governor of Bihar, during the sesquicentennial celebration of the St. Michael's High School, lauded the strenuous efforts and contribution of Christian schools in educating children.

The governor speaking to some 4000 students, parents, members of the alumni association and members of the other Christian intuitions gathered, said, ?I am happy that St. Michael's High School has completed 150 years of service to humanity through education.?

Declaring the yearlong celebration of the founding of the school open, he said, ?Teachers are facilitators in developing children?s inner talents and play an important role in personality development of children, who are the foundation of our nation."

?You are engaged in a noble profession,? CBCI quoted him saying.

Urging the society to spread equality, the governor said, ?We need to educate girl children for a better society. Parents should treat both boys and girls with equity."

The school was managed by Irish Christian Brothers from 1894 to 1969, and ever since, by the Jesuit missionaries of Patna.

"On this day we recognize the hard work of parents and guardians for the development of their wards and fostering the creativity of each student,? said the Principal, Father Peter Arockiasamy.

?A co–education school for over 15 years, we believe in the continual learning of both students and teachers. Teachers also have update training programmes and workshops particularly to sensitise them on the burning social issues such as HIV/AIDS and ecological pollution," he added.