Loyola Higher Secondary School, Kiphire organised an inspirational and motivational talk for students of Classes 10 and 12 on November 4 in preparation for the upcoming Nagaland Board of School Education (NBSE) HSLC and HSSLC examinations.

A total of 290 students attended the programme, held on the theme “Dream Big, Study Smart, Work Hard and Achieve Excellence.”

The programme began with a welcome address and opening prayer by Rev Fr Philip Magh, Principal of the school. Welcoming the resource person and students, Fr Magh urged the students to remain attentive and make the most of such opportunities, cautioning them against regretting missed chances later. He said the institution was making every effort to help students give their best in the examinations.

The resource person, Rev Fr Thomas Toretkiu, opened his session by asking the students, “Do you really want to excel in your exams?” Following their affirmative response, he challenged them to put the day’s theme into practice.

Setting a clear target and guiding motto for the students, he said: “90% Is My Goal — Discipline Is My Path — Success Will Be My Reward.”

Noting that approximately 90 days remained before the HSLC and HSSLC examinations, based on the usual NBSE schedule, Fr Toretkiu stressed the importance of timely and systematic preparation. “Be prepared so that you don’t regret later,” he advised.

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Offering practical study guidance, he explained how students could prepare an effective study timetable and emphasised conceptual understanding over rote learning. “Understanding builds knowledge; memorising without understanding creates confusion,” he said.

He pointed out that subjects such as Mathematics and Science required consistent practice, while English and other languages could be strengthened through regular reading and writing. Describing revision as the bridge between learning and remembering, he stressed the need for frequent revision.

To improve competence and confidence, he advised students to practise previous years’ question papers and maintain a distraction-free study environment. He also reminded them that good health was an essential part of examination preparation, while determination, discipline and hard work remained the keys to success.

Concluding his address on an emotional note, Fr Toretkiu reminded the students of the sacrifices made by their parents and loved ones for their education.

“Behind your uniform, textbooks, school fees and all your expenses is the hard work of your parents and loved ones who toil day and night for your education. Your achievement will give them great joy and make them proud of you,” he said.

The session concluded with a message of gratitude and a commitment to put the lessons into practice, proposed by the School Captain. The programme ended with concluding remarks and a prayer by the Principal.