The Synjuk Ki Kynthei Katholik Shillong Archdiocese – Zone I in collaboration with St. Gabriel Higher Secondary School, Lai Mer, Upper Shillong and St. Gabriel Outreach celebrated the World Environment Day on June 5 at the premises of St. Paul Parish, Upper Shillong under the initiative of Fr. Tobias K. Ngapkynta who is also the Parish Priest and Secretary of the St. Gabriel Outreach.
The programme was chaired by Margareth Kharsohnoh, Secretary, Synjuk Ki Kynthei Katholik Shillong Archdiocese – Zone I. The day was marked with songs and dances by the students to mark the theme of the day. Several speakers also dwelt on the importance of protection of the environment.
Block Development Officer, Mylliem C&RD Block, Saloni Verma in her speech as the chief guest lauded the efforts of the Synjuk, St. Gabriel Higher Secondary School and St. Gabriel Outreach for organising the programme for such an important celebration along with the rest of the world.
Verma said that though the celebration of the World Environment Day was confined only to one day, everyone should keep in mind that protection of the environment and ‘Mother Earth’ must be a continuous effort. She called upon all present to make our surroundings “Clean and Green”.
It may be recalled here that St. Gabriel Outreach was formed under the leadership of Fr. Tobias K. Ngapkynta to cater to the needs of boys and girls who are mostly working students by bringing in Evening School for Ten Plus 2 standard so that the working youngsters can continue with their studies.
Besides career guidance and counselling services at Albera Home Youth Development Centre, vocational training like computer courses and other trades for generating self employment are also provided to them.
