Rev. Fr. Bino Pattarkalam CMI

Correspondent

Dear Parents, Teachers and Students;
Greetings of the season to all of you!

“The ultimate aim of education is not to produce successful individuals alone, but responsible citizens who use their knowledge, skills and values for the well-being of others and the progress of society.” Education actually means forming the Children into responsible citizens of tomorrow Education is not merely the process of acquiring knowledge, passing examinations, or obtaining qualifications. Education is the process of preparing children to become responsible, ethical, and active citizens who contribute positively to society and the nation.

Education forms children into able citizens. Develops values and character. Education cultivates honesty, kindness, compassion, respect, discipline, integrity and responsibility. Builds social responsibility Children learn to care for others, respect differences, help the vulnerable and work for the common good. Promotes democratic values Education teaches children about equality, justice, freedom, rights and duties, and encourages them to respect different opinions. Creates responsible decision-makers. Through discussions, projects and real-life experiences, children learn to think critically and make responsible choices.. Encourages active participation Leadership opportunities, community service, environmental activities and school responsibilities help children experience citizenship rather than simply learn about it. Builds national consciousness Children develop respect for the Constitution, national heritage, democratic institutions and the responsibilities of citizenship. Prepares children for the future 21st-century skills such as communication, collaboration, creativity, critical thinking, digital literacy etc. So the school is ultimately a miniature of democratic society, where children practise the values they are expected to demonstrate outside school. Giving students leadership roles, involving them in decision-making, encouraging community service and teaching them to resolve conflicts peacefully are powerful ways of forming citizenship. Dear Children; My wishes and prayers to all of you. Be responsible citizens of tomorrow and take up the challenges comes to your way boldly. The CMI vision of education states that to mould the Children in a wholesome way to take up the challenges that comes on their way.

Good Luck and Prayers
Fr. Dr. Bino Xavier CMI
Correspondent,
Christ CMI Central School, Anjuramam