GANGTOK,: Soreng District has officially inaugurated its winter coaching program for Class 10 students as part of the Chief Minister's Mentorship Programme. The initiative was launched virtually by Education minister Raju Basnett, alongside additional chief secretary R. Telang, secretary-cum-SPD Tashi Chopel, and other officials from the Education department.
A press release informs that the programme encompasses 12 identified free winter coaching centers across Soreng District, aimed at providing academic support to students preparing for their upcoming board examinations.
During the inaugural ceremonies, Soreng-Chakung MLA Aditya Golay inaugurated the program at Chakung Senior Secondary School while MLA Erung Tenzing Lepcha did the same at Mangalbaria Senior Secondary School. The CEO of the Education department for Soreng District was also present during the inauguration at Soreng Senior Secondary School, the release mentions.
Simultaneous inaugurations took place at all 12 identified coaching centres in the district, attended by dignitaries and officials from Soreng District. A key highlight of the event was a virtual interaction with the Education minister, emphasizing the critical role of mentorship in helping students navigate their academic challenges, the release mentions.
The winter coaching program is designed to provide targeted academic assistance to Class 10 students, ensuring they are well-prepared for their board examinations in 2024-25. With dedicated mentorship and resources available, approximately 670 students are expected to benefit significantly from this initiative, enhancing their chances of success in their upcoming assessments, the release adds.
Another release informs that the inauguration of CM Mentorship Program at Sardar Ran Bahadur Gurung SSS Kaluk was done today by Zilla Adhyakshya Tila Devi Gurung and Sonam Palzor Bhutia, (OSD, Education department), Government of Sikkim.
The details of the centres are Kaluk Senior Secondary School (41 students), Hathidunga Secondary School (12 students), and Rinchenpong Secondary School (13 students).
There are 11 teachers assigned for coaching for different subjects where a total 66 students have been enrolled so far.