Education as a lifelong process

    A very good morning to the Headmaster, teachers and my fellow students. I am here to talk about education as a lifelong process.

  Education in a person's life starts at birth. It is often said that a person is born with a clean slate. As he or she begins to learn various things, this slate becomes coloured. A baby is first taught by his mother. He is taught to eat, drink, speak and later to walk and run.

  When a child starts school, his teacher continues the work of his mother. He is taught moral values such as respect, kindness and loyalty. He makes new friend who also teach him many things. He takes part in co-curriculum activities that interest him. A child learns to choose what is good for him. He also learns to choose his friends. This is an important phase for children. As he grows older, he learns to choose subject that interest him and a suitable career.

  When a person starts working, he is exposed to people from different walks of life. He is more mature now. He learns from his experiences at work, as well as from friends and colleagues.

  When he has his own family, he learns to be a good role model for his children. He learns to keep up with the current times. He has to learn what is good for his children and their future.

  A person learns every step pf the way. He receives education all the time, sometimes from people and sometimes from experiences.

  Thank you.