Bal magazines released in govt primary schools
Avneet Kaur
Jalandhar, November 25
To inculcate creative learning in students, ‘Bal Magazines’ of 955 government primary schools in the district were released on Saturday. These magazines are self-designed and handwritten by students of Classes I to V in which they have penned their feelings in verses and prose.
Their teachers have helped them compile the material in the magazines. Besides, teachers also edited their expressions.
Students have designed the magazines, including the cover page and inside pages. Poems, paintings, drawings and art and craft work of the students have been published in the magazines.
An official of the Education Department said, “Publishing magazines was one of the activities mentioned in the activity calendar of the department. With dedication and hard work, students have given an impressive look to the magazines. The due credit is also given to the students for their work in the magazine.”
A teacher, who contributed to compile his school’s magazine, said, “Students expressed their experiences of their day-to-day life. From their domestic experiences to cartoon shows and other contemporary gadgets were manifested in their creations.”
Divulging more details, Varindervir Singh, district coordinator, Parho Punjab Parhao Punjab project, said, “To bring quality improvement in primary education, the Punjab Government has started the activity calendar in primary schools. Under it, a number of activities are taking place. Besides academic development, special attention is being paid to co-curricular activities as well.”
He said magazines of all government primary schools of the district had released their magazines. Depending on the fine quality and creativity, a few magazines will be selected and their writers will get appreciation certificates from District Education Officers, Varindervir added.
He said these magazines would also be presented at various functions of the Education Department for their promotion.
