‘Young Communitarian of Indian Schools’ (YCIS) is yet another praiseworthy initiative of the Board of Directors of Indian Schools in Oman, which will enable and empower students to contribute selflessly for the cause of the community.
YCIS was formally launched by Mrs. Khadija Ali Mohamed Al Salamiya, Assistant Director General for the Educational Affairs at ‘Synergy 2018’ – a meeting of Presidents and Members of the Management Committees of all the Indian Schools in Oman.
The Board has also constituted awards for the students who fulfil the YCIS criteria in order to inculcate and promote the habit of selfless volunteering.
Underscoring the significance of inculcating social values among students, Dr. Baby Sam Saamuel, Chairman, Board of Directors said, “YCIS gives students an opportunity to connect with society as active contributors and empathize with people of all strata. With the aim of promoting selfless volunteering as a habit, the Board has also constituted awards for the students who are committed to social cause with their active involvement in socially useful and productive activities.”
All Indian Schools across the Sultanate have launched YCIS on 15th August at the Independence Day celebration of India. The schools have also identified staff the student coordinators to take the activities forward.
YCIS activities are pertaining to community development, preservation of environment and outreach programmes. The programme enables students to understand themselves in relation to their community and develop passion for social service. They become active participants in community development programmes and therefore, YCIS has immense power for transformative learning among students.