Education is not limited to books, but it also connects students with ethics, discipline and social values. Awareness sessions are held daily in schools to achieve this goal. Bihar state education department has issued an order to make the use of public address system (loudspeakers) mandatory during the awareness session.
The purpose and significance of the awareness session
Awareness sessions are held every day in every school. It is an effective way to motivate students, maintain discipline and make them aware of social values. The session mainly comprises of the following activities:
- Salute to the National Flag and National Anthem
- School Prayer
- Important notifications and announcements
- Sharing of inspirational thoughts by teachers and students
- Discussing morality and social education
- Organizing special awareness campaigns from time to time
Awareness sessions are not just a formal process but it helps in developing discipline, self-reliance and leadership skills among students.
Need for use of loudspeakers in consciousness sessions
Recent inspections have shown that awareness sessions are held in many schools, but Public Address System (loudspeaker) is not used there. This is an important issue that cannot be ignored. There are many benefits of using loudspeakers, some of which are as follows:
1. Students who are unable to come to school on time also benefit.
Every school has some students who are unable to come till the awareness session starts due to various reasons. If loudspeakers are used, they can listen to important information and motivational talks before coming to school. This makes them mentally ready for entering the school.
2. Communication of information in school is more effective
Using the loudspeaker, teachers and principals can easily convey their announcements and important information to all the students. This helps in better implementation of the instructions of the school administration.
3. Helps maintain discipline
Discipline is the basis of every school’s success. When all students hear clear instructions, they are more disciplined and able to get along better with the school system. Instructions given over a loudspeaker have a stronger effect.
4. The surrounding villagers also become aware
Many schools are in rural areas, where people in the vicinity can also join in the school activities. When loudspeakers are used during awareness sessions, people in the vicinity can also join in the awareness campaigns. This promotes both education and social awareness.
5. Establish effective communication on special occasions
Schools organize various special events from time to time, such as:
- Independence Day
- Republic Day
- Teachers Day
- Children’s Day
- Cleanliness Drive
- Health and Safety Awareness Program
During these events, it becomes necessary to use loudspeakers so that all the students and teachers can get the information and participate with full enthusiasm.
Government Guidelines for Schools
Keeping this issue in mind, the Education Department of Bihar State has instructed all District Education Officers that it is mandatory to use Public Address System (loudspeaker) during awareness sessions.
If this facility is not available in any school or is in bad condition, then it has been ordered to make it available or get it repaired soon. The main objective of this is that awareness sessions can be conducted effectively in all schools and maximum number of students can benefit from it.
How to set up Public Address System in schools?
If a school does not already have a Public Address System, they are advised to take the following steps:
- Get permission from the School Management Committee (SMC).
- Use the budget set by the education department.
- Contact local distributors and purchase quality equipment.
- Designate a teacher or staff member responsible for the use and maintenance of the equipment.
- Check the equipment periodically and repair it when necessary.
Awareness sessions are more than just a normal school process, they are a very important means of promoting personal development and social awareness of students. This process can be made more effective through the Public Address System.
The instructions given by the Bihar Government to all the schools is an important initiative, which will not only simplify the exchange of information but will also encourage discipline, awareness and spread of education in the society.
Thus, all the schools should ensure that the loudspeakers are used effectively during the awareness sessions so that every student can avail the benefits of this initiative and the education system can be further strengthened.
