By Our Reporter
Shillong: Holy Child Higher Secondary School, Demthring, Shillong, on Monday celebrated Parent’s Day at the school premises. Chief Adviser to the State Government, DD Lapang graced the occasion as chief guest in the presence of Sr. Mildred, Sr. Arpita, Principal and Sr. Denisha, Assistant Principal, besides students and parents.
The School is run by the Sisters of Charity of Saint Bartholomea Capitanio and Vincenza Gerosa, who commit themselves to the service of the youth, the sick and the needy. The school has been functioning since 1973. It was upgraded to a high school in 1989 and in 2004 the higher secondary level was introduced with Arts and Science streams.
Speaking on the occasion, Lapang expressed his happiness that a good team of dedicated sisters and teachers were providing quality education to the poor and needy and instilling in the students social consciousness and moral values, which is in line with the vision of the Sister of Charity.
Lapang urged the students to be presentable, trustworthy and to cultivate humility in their day to day lives and to strive hard in their studies so that they can excel.
He also called upon the teachers to dedicate their time and energy in imparting quality education to the students.
The highlights of the day were songs, dances, fashion show and short plays performed by the students.