District Education Officer (Elementary Schools) Khushab, Faiz-ul-Hassan Malik, and Deputy District Education Officer Zaheer Abbas Bhatti have said that children are the future of the nation, and parents and teachers must play their full role in providing them with quality education and proper upbringing.
They expressed these views while addressing the annual prize distribution ceremony at Government Elementary School Zafarabad, Rangpur Baghur, as chief guests. The ceremony was presided over by the school’s Headmaster, Malik Abid Iqbal, while Assistant Education Officer Malik Muhammad Imtiaz Naseem performed the duties of stage secretary.
District Scout Secretary Khushab Malik Muhammad Khalid Rahdari, Headmaster Malik Fazal Abbas Baghur, Numberdar Malik Shafqat Hussain Baghur, senior journalist M. Nooruddin, members of the School Council, philanthropists, and representatives of parents also attended the event.
In his address, District Education Officer Faiz-ul-Hassan Malik recalled his recent visit to the institution, during which he was highly impressed by the excellent handwriting of Class VIII students. He directed that certificates of appreciation be issued to class in-charge Muhammad Shehzad Iqbal and Urdu teachers Malik Jabbar Iqbal and Noor Ilahi in recognition of their efforts.
Deputy District Education Officer Zaheer Abbas Bhatti also appreciated the outstanding performances of the students during the ceremony. He invited the programme in-charge and Bazm-e-Adab coordinator Malik Muhammad Khalid Nadeem Rahdari onto the stage and commended him for his excellent efforts.
During the ceremony, students presented impressive tableaus, speeches, a poetry recitation competition, and melodious renditions of Allama Iqbal’s poetry, earning enthusiastic applause and appreciation from the audience.
The chief guests, Faiz-ul-Hassan Malik and Zaheer Abbas Bhatti, particularly appreciated the remarkable achievements of talented student Muhammad Fazail and his fellow students, who secured first and second positions, respectively, in provincial scouting and provincial Qiraat competitions. They congratulated AEO Centre Rangpur Malik Muhammad Imtiaz Naseem, Headmaster Malik Abid Iqbal, and the entire school staff on these outstanding accomplishments and expressed their best wishes for the institution’s continued success.
The chief guests also distributed certificates of appreciation and prizes among position-holder Muhammad Fazail and other students who had demonstrated exceptional performance in various academic and extracurricular activities.
Another significant highlight of the ceremony was the inauguration of a water filtration plant and a solar power system installed at the school with the support of the teaching staff and philanthropists. District Education Officer (Elementary Schools) Khushab Faiz-ul-Hassan Malik and Deputy District Education Officer Zaheer Abbas Bhatti formally inaugurated these facilities, which will help provide students with clean drinking water and a better learning environment.
Earlier, the distinguished guests were warmly welcomed upon their arrival at the school. A smartly turned-out Scout contingent also presented them with a guard of honour.
The entire school staff played an exemplary role in making the annual event a grand success. The distinguished guests highly appreciated their dedication and efforts and paid them rich tributes.
The ceremony served not only as a platform to recognize students’ achievements and talents but also highlighted the importance of quality education, extracurricular activities, teamwork, and community participation in the development of educational institutions.
