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Praveshanolsavam marks school reopening in district
Praveshanolsavam became a vibrant affair in schools in the district on Monday as part of the new academic year.
Much after their parents had dropped them off with lots of assurances, some young ones starting school remained inconsolable despite their new bags, bottles, and uniform. Yet, there was no dearth in smiles and the sight of children getting happy at seeing their peers. Children, in their innocence, had their fair share of awe at the newly-painted classrooms and colourful decorations.
In many schools, students were greeted with gifts, sweets, and crafts, making Day One welcoming. Teachers too chipped in with their gags while receiving the tiny tots.
The State-level Praveshanolsavam was telecast in all schools.
Minister for Food and Civil Supplies G.R. Anil inaugurated the district-level Praveshanolsavam at Government Higher Secondary School, Kavalayoor, Attingal, on Monday.
Recalling the State's progress in the area of education, the Minister highlighted the infrastructure development undertaken in schools in recent years. On the academic front, two weeks of bridging exercise would help students transition to this year's syllabus and make them aware of a range of issues, such as personal hygiene, cleanliness, preventing violence, need for emotional control, keeping public property safe, legal awareness, health check-ups, social media addiction and dangers of substance abuse.
Praveshanolsavam of today, he said, is very different from what they used to be. As the elaborate affair it was once, they were much liked by students reaching school for the first time, he pointed out. O.S. Ambika, MLA, presided over the function.
The Minister also inaugurated a new building for the school constructed using ₹30 lakh from Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board and ₹18 lakh from the MLA's asset development fund.
District panchayat president D. Suresh Kumar was present on the occasion.
