SSC cancellation brings joy to students, parents

Students who were tense about taking the SSC exam are in a celebratory mood after Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao decided to cancel the exams and promote students.

Dharshan Jain of St Augustine High School said, “I thank KCR for this gift. We studied hard, but at this point it was just confusion.”

District education officer of Hyderabad Venkata Narasamma, told DC that the guidelines for promotion are yet to reach him. “On the basis of internal formative assessment, the students will be promoted. Students who have failed once will be considered on the basis of their previous internal marks,” he said.

John Bunyan, HoD of St Paul’s High School, Gandhinagar, said that for students, the school managements and parents, the Class 10 exam is considered a great challenge. “Schools take this as a great task.”

We parents were more anxious about the schedule, the news gave us so much relief. My son is in a state of celebration. — Padma Gugaliya Jain Mother of SSC student

When my father broke the news, I was filled with joy. There has been so much uncertainty amidst this pandemic and my parents were so tense. — Mohd Ishaq Student, Sri Chaitanya School

Our preparation for the exam was going on well, we were concerned about the date. I feel very happy at the news of our promotion. — C.H. Jason Student, Sujatha High School

This is a memorable examination of our life, postponed, then cancelled. Now we are getting promoted. — Agnoor Aryan Student, Narayana School

Managements take up SSC as the biggest challenge as the percentage is counted in further education. Along with the students, teachers too work hard for the exam. — Rhoda Vasundhara Principal, St Paul’s High School

My daughter Mahalakshmi always makes us proud, whether it’s studies or sports. We were more worried about the virus. The government has taken a wise decision. — T. Shailaja Mother of SSC student

It’s a mixed feeling. For the last four months, the performance of some students was excellent. Now, the previous assessment marks will be considered. This is a little sad. — C. Sandhya Rani Teacher, Bhega’s High School

From the parents’ point of view, it was a worrisome period amid the pandemic. We were confused about sending our son for the exam or not. We are happy with the CM’s decision. — Poornima Rajesh Mother of SSC student