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Ms.
KAMAL
SHAH
Primary School Principal
e generally speak of a shift in ideology
and values from one generation to the
Wnext. The year gone by shattered the
clichéd mind-set mirror overnight. It is posted in
bold and underlined-rethink or perish. Rethink
we did, and very quickly! Education made a
paradigm shift; it beamed into the homes of
students. The table and chair were replaced by
the lap of parents and comfort of the mattress.
Abilities and capabilities no longer hid behind
expectations. Extending a helping hand and
empathy underscored actions. Less became
more. Simplicity became the norm as needs
superseded wants. Each one of us, young or
old, learned to survive. For some early learners,
school is synonymous with a screen each morning
for they are yet to experience campus life. The
clicking of keys on meeting links is the gateway
to classrooms and friends. Sporting the school
uniform seems to be a matter of pride despite
every student outgrowing it... the shift is visible. of our very survival. The Year of Regeneration it has
Family bonds have become stronger with
ample time for caring, sharing and loving each
other. Grandparents have tuned into technology like
never before to facilitate the learning curve of their
grandchildren. Students have taken to technology like
fish in water- they have learned to ‘use and override’
with equal aplomb. Inquisitive minds can work
wonders; very visible through the year!
It has taken a mere microscopic shred to turn
our lives around. As adults we have had to weigh
our beliefs, review our actions and align to the new
normal in our lives. And we have learned several
valuable lessons along the way. Often at crucial
junctures we had no idea where we were headed, but
the hope of a better tomorrow led us on. We stopped
to reflect and now see the urgent need to press
‘ctrl+alt+del’ to shutdown systems that are no longer
of use to us. Humanity across the globe has become
one large family, boundaries no longer matter as
collaboration and cooperation have become the grain
been and we continue to reimagine the future! Let us
continue on this journey — together.
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