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5T mantra transforming schools in Odisha

The shift of enrolment from private schools to government schools is evidence of its efficacy

HYDERABAD: In 2021, when the Odisha government introduced its 5T (teamwork, transparency, technology, time and transformation) promise to over 8,000 state-run schools, there was skepticism among teachers. But the shift of enrolment from private schools to government schools is evidence of its efficacy.

Lady Lewis Girls High School in Sambalpur witnessed a 50 per cent increase in enrolment in two years. School headmistress, Kamalini Acharya, attributes this surge to the swift execution and clear future plans under the 5T programme.

"A budget increase of 55 per cent from 2018-19 to 2023-24, amounting to Rs 1,268 crore is testament to the government's commitment," the teacher said.

Aswathy S, commissioner-secretary, school and mass education department, speaking to the media,  pointed to a 1.5 per cent increase in enrolment for Class 1 to 12 since 2021.

Asked if she knew of any student who had left a private institution to join a government school, Jyotirmayee Mishra, headmistress of Puri Zilla School, said with a smile: "My son."

Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan had said that Odisha had a drop-out rate of 49.9 per cent, the highest. against a national rate of 20.6 per cent for Class 10 in 2021-22.

Odisha's school minister Sudam Marndi contested the figure and wrote to the Central government.

"The calculation based on Unified District Information System for Education (UDISE) data is inaccurate, as it excluded information on 1.4 lakh students in technical, vocational, open and distance courses. Second, the method of comparing Class 11 admissions with the previous year's Class 10 does not consider students pursuing alternative courses after Class 10," Aswathy told Deccan Chronicle.

She added that using updated UDISE data would bring Odisha's dropout rate down to 20 per cent, and including the 1.4 lakh students in various courses would reduce it to 15.

The Odisha government plans to integrate AI into the curriculum at its 8,800 well-equipped high schools, A knowledge team is working with organisations like Intel and Nasscom to develop the curriculum, 5T chairman V.K. Pandian told DC.

The government has hired 4,166 teachers to ensure that not no class is missed.

Aswathy said the next phase would be middle and primary schools, with focus beyond infrastructural development.

"High school shows the highest impact, which is also what countries like China are doing," she explained. Pandian and Aswathy said that they will work around the hiccups of electricity disruptions to a fragment of schools in remote areas of the state and issues with schools that get their mid-day meals from Akshaya Patra missing out on eggs.

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Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], June 11 (ANI): Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday dedicated 416 newly transformed government High Schools under the second phase of the 5T School Transformation program in 5 districts of the State.

Speaking on the occasion, Chief Minister said that the transformation would help in boosting the self-confidence of the students.

“The transformation of the school is not only changing the appeal but also dramatically changed the mental state of children by boosting their self-confidence, in the future, they will be able to make a significant contribution towards the transformation of Odisha,” said the chief minister.

Patnaik also highlighted the importance of 5T to the school children.

“Education brings the biggest change in life, make good use of this important phase in life and create a new identity for themselves, their family and for Odisha,” he added.

Chief Minister further said, “School Transformation has given wings to children’s dreams of a better future and doing something big in life, if their dreams come true, the goal of a new Odisha will be fulfilled and the foundation of a new Odisha will be laid.”

With this, a total of 3,981 transferred high schools have been dedicated in two phases, of which as many as 1075 High Schools in the first phase and 2908 schools have been transformed across the state in the second phase under the 5T framework.

5T action plan for the higher education department was introduced to ensure better service delivery to the public in the Higher Education sector. (ANI)

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Odisha’s 5T High School Transformation to Cover All Govt Schools by December

Bhubaneswar: According to the School and Mass Education Commissioner-cum-Secretary Aswathy S, the fourth phase of the Odisha government’s 5T high school transformation programme will see over 1,500 schools transformed by December this year. Equipped with smart classrooms, well-developed e-libraries, state-of-the-art laboratory-cum-interactive science centres, advanced sports infrastructure and child-friendly campuses, these schools will provide an excellent learning experience for students.

Chairing the council meeting, Aswathy urged officials to complete the fourth phase of work before the December deadline. The state government has already implemented three phases of the programme, with 1,075 schools transformed in the first phase, 2,906 in the second phase, and 1,816 in the third phase. All high schools in the state will be covered by the end of the fourth phase.

The ‘Mo School Abhiyan’ initiative is also working on developing school clubs in all government high schools, with a focus on developing programmes and activities for Kaushali, Kridangan, Jigyansa and Sahitya Srujani clubs. Proposals worth Rs. 529.56 crore from 30 districts were approved in the meeting.

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The ‘Mo School Abhiyan’ initiative has also received contributions from alumni who have donated Rs. 6.66 crore towards the development of their alma mater. The scheme has received grants worth Rs. 165.05 crore from various CSR funds, which, coupled with the donors’ contributions and a two-time matching grant from the state government, will be used for the development of 2,402 primary, upper primary, and high schools across the state.

Overall, the 5T high school transformation programme aims to deliver a better learning experience for students in Odisha and improve their cognitive skills and athletic spirit. The state government’s efforts to develop modern infrastructure and advanced facilities will go a long way in achieving this goal.

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67 High Schools Transformed Under 5T Initiative In Odisha’s Sundargarh

Sundargarh: Chief minister Naveen Patnaik dedicated 67 high schools in Sundargarh district among total 142 high schools in 5 districts under 5T initiative in first phase through video-conference on Thursday.

Speaking on the occasion, the chief minister said, “The future of the nation and the community is built in schools. This is the best time of children’s’ lives. So, the onus lies on us to provide ample avenues for nurturing the talents and dreams of our students.”

Stating that he wants the students of Odisha to progress in all walks of life, he said along with studies, they should excel in sports, literature and creative arts. “They must have a scientific temper, dream big and move forward with confidence to face the challenges of life. This is the core objective of High School Transformation,” he added.

A district-level programme held at Bhawani Shankar Government High School, Sundargarh on the occasion was attended by students, teachers, parents, alumni, school management committee members, people’s representatives, district collector and other senior officials.

Shireen Kaushal, a student of Class X of Bhawani Shankar Govt High School present on the dais, appreciated the innovative programme of the government. She expressed gratitude to the chief minister and the 5T Secretary. While interacting with the chief minister, she said she wanted to become an IAS officer.

Sundargarh collector Nikhil Pavan Kalyan while moderating the district-level programme said the programme will help students of the district realise their potential and explore their dreams.

Secretary to CM (5T) VK Pandian, who moderated the entire programme, appreciated the transformation work done in Sundargarh district. The schools that were transformed in the first phase in the district are from all 17 blocks and 3 ULBs of Sundargarh, Rajgangpur and Birmitrapur.

Among others, MLA Rourkela & DPC Chairman Sarada Prasad Nayak, Zilla Parishad President Emma Ekka, PD DRDA Bhairab Singh Patel, Sub Collector Abhimanyu Behera, District Education Officer Amulya Padhan were present at the event in Sundargarh.

Under 5T Initiative, facilities like smart class, modern science lab, e-Library & ICT Lab, adequate sports infra, drinking water and clean toilets etc are being built while focusing on imparting quality education to fulfil the aspirations of the students.

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Odisha: 5T transformation plans for special schools soon

BHUBANESWAR: The state government has decided to extend its 5T High School Transformation programme to schools for specially-abled children. Apart from its own schools, the Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (SSEPD) is drawing up modalities for transformation of special schools that are functioning in rented buildings owned by NGOs, under the 5T initiative.

As per reports, there are four special schools in Khurda and Sambalpur functioning under the School and Mass Education department with a student strength of 352 and 49 teaching staff. Similarly, there are 31 such schools that are being funded by the SSEPD department. These 31 schools currently cater to the educational needs of 6,436 differently-abled students with the help of 853 teachers.

Officials said the School and Mass Education department has been requested by SSEPD to take up the transformation work of all the four schools functioning in government buildings/Red Cross buildings on priority basis in the first phase. On a pilot basis, the School for Blind and School for Deaf at Ambapua in Ganjam district has been transformed under the 5T scheme.

“These two schools will serve as a model/example for transformation of other schools for special children. An exposure visit to these two schools will be organised for officials/stakeholders who will be associated with the transformation of the government school buildings,” an official added.

At present, many of the special school buildings functioning from NGO-owned buildings or rented buildings do not have a standard infrastructure for accessibility, safe drinking water, accessible toilets, library facility, playground, science labs, among other facilities. During the transformation process, all these facilities will be installed.

The transformation plan for such schools will include basic infrastructure required for children with special needs, assistive devices, teaching learning materials and development of life skill education. Besides, each special school will have a disability-specific model and in case of schools for intellectual disability, autism and cerebral palsy, the transformation model would be prepared in a different manner. Interventions like therapeutic and sensory integration will be made part of the transformation model.

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Education is an essential part of our lives. We are nothing without knowledge, and education is what separates us from others. The main step to acquiring education is enrolling oneself in a school. School serves as the first learning place for most of the people. Similarly, it is the first spark in receiving an education. In this essay on my school, I will tell you why I love my school and what my school has taught me.

We have all been to school and we have loved each and every moment we have spent over there as those were the building blocks of our lives. A school is a place where students are taught the fundamentals of life, as well as how to grow and survive in life. It instils in us values and principles that serve as the foundation for a child’s development.

My school is my second home where I spend most of my time. Above all, it gives me a platform to do better in life and also builds my personality. I feel blessed to study in one of the most prestigious and esteemed schools in the city. In addition, my school has a lot of assets which makes me feel fortunate to be a part of it. Let us look at the essay on my school written below.

Why I Love My School?

From kindergarten through primary and secondary school, and subsequently, to faculty, school is a place where we always study, grow, and establish ourselves, socialize, be a friend, help others, and love and be loved. School is a buddy that will accompany us from the beginning of our youth till the conclusion of our lives. At school, we share all of our pleasures and sorrows, and we constantly rely on one another. This is made possible through the friendships we share. They assist us in effortlessly overcoming difficulties, sharing moments of enjoyment together, and looking forward to new paths.

My school strikes the perfect balance between modern education and vintage architecture. The vintage buildings of my school never fail to mesmerize me with their glorious beauty. However, their vintage architecture does not mean it is outdated, as it is well-equipped with all the contemporary gadgets. I see my school as a lighthouse of education bestowing knowledge as well as ethical conduct upon us.

Teachers have the power to make or break a school. The teaching staff is regarded as the foundation of any educational society. It is their efforts to help kids learn and understand things that instil good habits and values in their students. While some concepts are simple to grasp, others necessitate the use of a skilled teacher to drive the home the idea with each pupil.

In contrast to other schools, my school does not solely focus on academic performance. In other words, it emphasizes on the overall development of their students. Along with our academics, extra-curricular activities are also organized at our school. This is one of the main reasons why I love my school as it does not measure everyone on the same scale. Our hardworking staff gives time to each child to grow at their own pace which instils confidence in them. My school has all the facilities of a library , computer room, playground, basketball court and more, to ensure we have it all at our disposal.

For me, my school is more than simply an educational institution; it is also my second family, which I established during my childhood. A family of wonderful friends, outstanding teachers, and fond school memories. I adore my school because it is where I learn how to be a good citizen and how to reach my goals. School is the only place where we make friends without judging them. We feel comfortable spending time with those close friends no matter what the situation.

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If someone asked me what I have learned from my school, I won’t be able to answer it in one sentence. For the lessons are irreplaceable and I can never be thankful enough for them. I learned to share because of my school. The power of sharing and sympathy was taught to me by my school. I learned how to be considerate towards animals and it is also one of the main reasons why I adopted a pet.

School is an excellent place to learn how to be an adult before entering the real world. Those abilities pay dividends whether you choose to be the bigger person in an argument or simply complete your domestic tasks. When you open your mind to new ideas, you gain a lot of influence in society. Picking up unexpected hobbies on your own will teach you more about what you like to do than simply completing things for a grade.

A school is a place where I developed my artistic skills which were further enhanced by my teachers. Subsequently, it led me to participate in inter-school completions through which I earned various awards. Most importantly, my school taught me how to face failures with grace and never give up on my ambitions, no matter what happens.

Schools also offer a variety of extracurricular activities such as Scouts and Guides, sports, N.C.C., skating, school band, acting, dancing, singing, and so on. Our principal also used to give us a short lecture every day for about 10 minutes about etiquette, character development, moral education, respecting others, and gaining excellent values. As a result, I can claim that what I am today is solely due to my school, which is the best institution in my opinion.

Teamwork is an important ability that schools teach. Schools are frequently the first places where youngsters have the opportunity to collaborate with children who are different from them. Collaboration is essential for the team and individual success. Students are taught that the success of a team depends on each individual component functioning together.

To sum it up, studying in one of the respected schools has helped me a lot personally. I will always be indebted to my school for shaping my personality and teaching me invaluable lessons. It has given me friends for life and teachers that I will always look up to. I aspire to carry on the values imbibed by my school to do well in life and make it proud.

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Q.2 What does school teach us?

A.2 School teaches us some of the great things like first of all, it gives us basic education. It teaches us to develop our skills like art, dance, public speaking and more. Most importantly, it teaches us discipline.

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