A student’s aptitude is always measured through the marks obtained in the exams. The desire of every student is to top score, unless a student just hates the idea of studying. It’s not uncommon to find a few students who rejoice over their red circled score. But, the minority, in this particular context, does not make much of a difference, though the implications could be on their parents and teachers. However, it’s the majority of students

that play the study game to get the best of scores possible. And, mind you, every mark counts for a sincere student who is traversing the academic path for a better future. The students have to make their mind an acclimatised recipient to what the learned teachers deliver as education. If all goes well, there is no room for complaints.

The school curriculum, for example, goes for health and hygiene studies. Learning by rote is one thing but to practically realise and practice it is another matter. So, when half a dozen schools in Dhikpur VDC went ahead with the plan to award 10 per cent of the aggregate marks to every student who has a bathroom in his/her house, it raised some brows. The event also saw a radical transformation in the way the villagers viewed the subject of hygiene.

Rightly, too, health and hygiene starts from home and those who implemented the unique plan are no dreamers but rather strong-headed in getting the message across.