It was a parent teacher meeting (PTM) of a different kind as parents of the students of prestigious Rashtriya Indian Military College (RIMC), coming from different parts of the country, witnessed the skills of their wards in display of activities and held elaborate discussions with teachers.
The programme which was organised on Monday created great buzz and activity in the vast campus of RIMC. The PTM was an extended all-day affair with the commandant of RIMC, Col Vivek Sharma addressing the parents and relatives of cadets at Thimayya auditorium in the morning.
In his address he called parents as ‘partners’ in pedagogy at RIMC and urged for their deep involvement in the effective management of the school.
Thereafter, the interaction of parents and teachers was organised in the academic block. The discussions were elaborate and extended for three hours. Parents inquired about performance of their wards from respective class teachers and subject teachers.
In the post lunch session the cadets presented a mesmerizing display of horse riding show under the leadership of Section commander Cdt Vikrant Raj.
A captivating display of mass PT and aerobics followed the riding show where rhythm and synchronous movements of cadets left audience spell bound. The students drew applause from the congregation of parents in an exceptional display of their skills in PT and equestrian. Their talent in hobbies like aero modelling was appreciated by all.
An award distribution ceremony was also organised on the occasion which marked the culmination of the event. The chief guests of the programme were Suniti Nanavatty and her husband lt General RK Nanavatty (Rtd). Gen Nanavatty, who retired as an Army Commander, Northern Command had an illustrious and highly decorated career as an Army Officer. In his address lt Gen Nanavatty praised the cadets of RIMC for their grit and determination. Others who were present on the occasion included a former commandant of RIMC Col Arun Mamgain (Rtd) and Ajit Singh.