Media Release
Goa, Feb 22: In a vibrant display of Goa’s multicultural fabric, Government Primary - Middle School, Rumdamoll, situated in South Goa District of Goa state celebrated International Mother Language Day under the aegis of the ‘Chalo School Mega Drive’ initiative of Butukakk Memorial Trust.
The event underscored the critical role of native languages in foundational education and cultural preservation.
A celebration of roots
The programme commenced with a welcome address by the teacher Anupa Desai. The highlight of the day was a "Linguistic Parade" where students represented various Indian states. Dressed in traditional attire, children delivered speeches, and conversation dialogues in regional languages: Konkani and Marathi.
National & migrant tongues: Hindi, Kannada, Urdu, Punjabi, Bengali, and Nepali.
This segment was particularly lauded for showcasing the school’s inclusive environment, representing the diverse backgrounds of students from states including Karnataka, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, and Haryana.
Thirteen years of educational impact
The event was graced by chief guest Dr Gunaji Sadanand Desai, chief coordinator of the Chalo School Mega Drive. Dr Desai highlighted that mother-tongue-based instruction is essential for cognitive development and building an emotional bridge to learning. He also highlighted that the initiative has been an uninterrupted force in Goan education since 2012.
"Our sustained commitment over the last 13 years reflects a resolve to strengthen government schools and instill confidence in our students through innovative, community-based activities,". He commended the teaching staff for their dedication to student training.
Community recognition
Guest of honour Rajeshri Nagarsenkar, senior journalist and proprietor of EVESCAPE’S Audio Visual Channel, praised the Chalo School Mega Drive for providing a public platform for the often-hidden talents of government school students.
The programme was efficiently compared by teacher Anupa Desai.
The celebration concluded with a collective pledge by students and staff to preserve their linguistic heritage, followed by a vote of thanks by headmistress Yasmin Shaikh.