Young Leaders of ASJA on right path
THE EDITOR: On behalf of the Young leaders Group 2004 of the ASJA Girls’ College in Charlieville, we would like to express our views on certain incidents of indiscipline in relation to our school. It is suggested that the level of violence and indiscipline in schools has reached intolerable levels due to parents and teachers not giving enough effective guidance and attention to students. Although ASJA Girls’ College, Charlieville is a Muslim school, the students come from different cultures and practise different religions. The main religious groups in the school are Muslims, Hindus and Christians. Each religion teaches peace and we are proud to say that our school has developed a high level of peace and tolerance among students and also teachers. To help foster this culture of peace, there are a number of extra-curricular activities.
Extra-curricular activities have been proven to help students develop themselves mentally and physically and our school has a number of activities for the students. For example, our school offers tai chi as an after-school activity. Tai chi, which teaches discipline, self-control, mind development, self-defence and other lifelong lessons, benefit students greatly. Peer counselling is also offered to students and our counsellors try their best to give good advice or just lend an ear to other students who have problems. Students know that they have someone to listen to them and they don’t have to “act out” irrationally. Peer groups were also formed by a Form One student pairing off with a Form Two student and a Form three student. The Peer Group system was referred to as “little sister, big sister” where they would help each other with schoolwork or any problems they may have.
The cricket team, which has been successful teaches team work, perseverance and cooperation, which is needed in the development of young minds.
Our national motto states: “Discipline, Production and Tolerance.” Tolerance and discipline which is disappearing in today’s society, needs to resurface. The only way this can happen is if the students, parents and teachers, work together and make it happen. The whole process begins in the home. Parents need to teach their children life’s valuable lessons, morals and respect. Teachers are the second in command in guiding children on the right path. We urge our fellow students throughout the country to become more tolerant towards others and also to respect each other, especially those in authority. And as we begin each day at school, our prayers should be said with meaning and conviction in our hearts.
VIVEKA VILLAFANA
ORNELA RAMDHANIE
on behalf of the Young Leaders 2004
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