loyola School celebrated German language Day on Wednesday by organising a series of activities. German language Day is celebrated all over the world since 2001. launched by the German language Association in 2001, the objective of celebrating this day is to spread awareness about the German language. This promotes diversity within one’s own linguistic world.
At loyola, German has been introduced as an optional subject at the fourth Std level. As a part of the celebrations, students of sang a German song and recited a poem in German and also spoke about the importance of the German language at school level. German Quiz is conducted every month in school and one lucky winner is recognised in the Assembly.
Father Sebastian, Principal, loyola School said that the initiative has provided a learning opportunity to the students to expand their horizon. They will learn about the German culture. The exchange programme will enhance international bonding and one more step towards our students becoming global citizens.
He said that with globalisation becoming a reality, many Indian companies are setting up joint ventures abroad, the job scenario for those proficient in foreign languages have opened up. Today, it is the need for the employable Indian population to be proficient in a couple of foreign languages as the country is emerging as a significant economic player on the international stage.
With an aim to equip students with fluency in foreign tongues and help them in exploring international careers, city-based loyola School, known as one of eastern India’s top institutions, is promoting foreign language education among the students. French and German are some of the most sought after foreign languages in the steel city after English. A multilingual person can act as a bridge between two distinct cultures and actually represent various activities be it social or professional, he further added.