Rohtak School Employs Street Plays to Boost Student Enrolment
In an innovative effort to enhance student enrolment for the upcoming academic session, Government Senior Secondary School in Pilana village, located in the Kalanaur area of Rohtak, has initiated a creative campaign. This initiative not only aims to attract more students but also raises awareness about various state government welfare schemes through engaging street performances.
Student-Led Campaign Takes Center Stage
A group of students from the school has been actively staging nukkad nataks or street plays in Pilana and surrounding villages. These performances are designed to encourage parents to enrol their children in the school. Prior to the campaign launch, the students received basic acting training to effectively convey their message to the public, ensuring their performances are impactful and persuasive.
School principal Surendra Hooda explained, "The school currently has over 300 students from Classes I to XII. This year, we are focused on increasing enrolment, and students of Class XI, who are now free after their exams, are enthusiastically participating in this campaign." He added that the street plays are being organised not only in Pilana but also in adjoining villages to reach a wider audience.
Highlighting Benefits and Government Schemes
Through these street plays, the students emphasize the advantages of attending government schools, including:
- Quality education provided by qualified teachers
- Improved infrastructure and modern facilities
- Access to various state-sponsored welfare programmes
The performances specifically showcase schemes such as the Midday Meal programme, distribution of tablets to students, and the use of digital boards in classrooms. This approach helps villagers understand the tangible benefits available, making the school a more attractive option for their children's education.
Training and Community Response
The students were trained by Vibhanshu Vaibhav from Pandit Lakhmi Chand State University of Performing and Visual Arts in Rohtak, ensuring they have the skills to deliver compelling performances. The initiative has garnered an enthusiastic response from the community, with villagers turning up in large numbers to watch the plays and even rewarding the performers for their efforts.
Principal Hooda noted, "The positive feedback has led to increased inquiries at the school. To facilitate admissions, we will begin a Pravesh Utsav on March 23, providing a dedicated platform for new enrolments." This event is expected to further boost participation and support the school's enrolment goals.
This campaign represents a proactive step by the school to address enrolment challenges while fostering community engagement and awareness about educational opportunities and government support.
