In a significant move to address community concerns, a recently state-taken-over private school in Ahmedabad's Maninagar area organized a career guidance session for its students. This event comes months after a tragic incident where a Class X student allegedly stabbed a classmate to death in August last year, which had raised serious worries among parents about the future and well-being of the children.
A Session for Direction and Reassurance
The career counselling was arranged specifically for students of the ICSE Board and was held on Wednesday. It marks one of the first initiatives since the school's administration was taken over by the Gujarat state government, which appointed the District Education Officer (DEO) as its administrative officer. Rohit Chaudhary, the DEO of Ahmedabad (city), directly addressed the lingering anxieties. He emphasized that the session was designed to provide a new sense of direction and clarity for both students and their parents, helping them navigate future academic and professional paths.
Community Leaders Join the Initiative
The event saw participation from local political representatives and officials, underscoring its importance to the community. Maninagar MLA Amul Bhatt addressed the gathering of students, offering encouragement. Councillors from the Khokhra ward were also present, alongside officials from the District Education Office, showing a united front in supporting the school's revival and the students' welfare.
A Pledge for a Safer Festival
Beyond academic guidance, the session also incorporated a crucial community and environmental message ahead of the upcoming Uttarayan (Makar Sankranti) kite festival. In a collective oath, the students pledged not to use Chinese kite string (manjha) and to protect birds during the celebrations later this month. This pledge highlights a growing awareness about the dangers of sharp, synthetic kite strings, which cause numerous injuries and fatalities to birds and humans every year.
The dual focus of the event—on securing students' futures through counselling and promoting responsible citizenship through the festival pledge—reflects a holistic approach to education and community healing in the wake of last year's tragedy.
