The visit began with an interactive session at the School Auditorium, where Lt Gen Mishra addressed students with inspiring insights on modern career opportunities. He emphasized that in today’s evolving world, career choices are no longer limited to traditional fields such as doctors and engineers. He encouraged students to explore diverse avenues including law, designing, acting, advertising, event management, start-ups, and many other emerging fields.
Highlighting the importance of recognizing individual strengths, Lt Gen Mishra stated that every student may not excel academically, but many possess natural talents in sports, dance, singing, yoga, and event management. He urged teachers and parents to identify and nurture these talents instead of imposing undue pressure. Addressing teachers, he stressed that educators must continuously enrich themselves, as teachers and students complement each other in the learning process.
Verghese Kurien Mess: New Look
The programme was attended by Col Akshaya Kumar Yadav (Retd.), Chairman and Founder of Colonels Academy; Mr. Arun Kumar, Director; Mr. Rajiv Andrew Sah, Principal; along with teachers and students of the school. Expressing gratitude, Col Yadav thanked Lt Gen Mishra for his valuable guidance and for motivating the entire Colonels Academy community.
Following the interaction, Lt Gen Mishra formally inaugurated the new Colonels Academy Mess, named “Verghese Kurien Mess.” He appreciated the high standards and facilities of the mess, describing them as excellent. Responding to a query on whether parents should worry excessively about their children’s marks, he advised parents to choose the right school carefully and focus on nurturing their children rather than pressurising them.
The visit and inauguration marked a significant and inspiring milestone for Colonels Academy, leaving students, teachers, and parents motivated with a broader vision of education and holistic development.
