Educational quotes

Education is what survives when what has been learned has been forgotten.

B. F. Skinner (1904 - 1990), New Scientist, May 21, 1964

The great aim of education is not knowledge but action. Herbert Spencer (1820 - 1903)

Children require guidance and sympathy far more than instruction.

– Anne Sullivan, Tutor to Helen Keller

History of Orissa Primary School.

The school opened on 25 July 1983 as Isipingo No. 7 under the Acting Principalship of Mr J. Ananth. It commenced with an enrolment of 190 pupils and 7 educators and 1 administration clerk.

NAMING OF THE SCHOOL

Parents and guardians of pupils attending this school were given the opportunity to submit appropriate names. Much enthusiasm was shown by parents, guardians and teachers who submitted several names.

After lengthy discussions at the Education Committee meetings, the following names were submitted to the Department for approval: Orissa, Orientwini, Citrusville, Riversands & Citrus Primary School. All five names were approved by the Department.

Subsequently, parents/guardians were circularised and were requested to vote.

The returns were as follows:

Orissa (232); Orientwini (28); Citrus (31);Riversands (19);Citrusville (14)

What does Orissa mean:

This encompasses the Geographical location of the school.

Secondly, a tie with our mother country - Orissa is a state in India bounded by the Bay of Bengal on the South East - very similar to the position of our school with regard to its proximity to the Umbogintwini River and the Indian Ocean on the South East.

Thirdly, the educational progress made in the state of Orissa has been phenomenal. In 1970 there were 4 universities, 73 colleges for general education, 5200 secondary schools 26208 primary schools, all with a total student population of 2382 000. Orissa Primary is constantly aware of these strides made in educational provision and always strives to cater for all who may seek admission at our school.

It is with this information in mind that the school motto - "Learn to Serve" was introduced.

Every endeavour is made to instil in our pupils the importance of and the need to serve his/her fellow beings in all sincerity.

On 14 August 1984 the school was officially named "Orissa Primary School". Sketches. dances and songs were organised to mark this historic function. Sweets, as in the traditional custom, were served to the pupils.