Odisha to have school clubs

In order to offer a platform for the students to pursue their interests and hobbies beyond the classroom, the Odisha government will introduce School Clubs in all secondary schools from 2023-24 academic year.

This step will ensure optimum utilisation of students’ potentials to build aspirations, said secretary Aswathy S  at the 39th Executive Council meeting of Mo School Abhiyan.

This will offer the students a wide variety of co-curricular activities and will also will supplement the newly introduced aspirational curriculum of the government.

As per the information provide, the suggestive names of the clubs are Sahitya Srujani, Jigyansa, Kaushali and Kridangan.

The transformation of schools cabinet will facilitate collaborative and interactive learning to students by providing opportunities of learning by doing. By using its alumni network, Mo School will develop communication skills, sense of responsibility and other social skills among students.

The process will be as such, each club will be led by students and mentors will be designated for every club to guide students in organising various activities.

In collaboration with Odia Language Literature and Culture Department, Department of Sports, Odisha Biodiversity Board, Odisha Bigyan Academy, Regional Science Centre, Institute of Mathematics, UNICEF, Intel Corporation, Learning Links Foundation, Quest Alliance, Raspberry Pi Foundation and British Council, Mo School will roll out club activities in all transformed high schools. By using its alumni network, Mo School will develop communication skills, sense of responsibility and other social skills among students.