Staff Correspondent
BOONI: District Education Officer (Male) Upper Chitral Dr Abdul Malik inspected five schools in Kosht to evaluate teaching standards, students’ academic performance and the availability of essential facilities.
Accompanied by Assistant District Education Officers Zulfiqar Ali Shah Yiftali and Jamilur Rehman, the DEO visited Government High School Kosht, Government Middle School Kosht Bala, Government Primary School Kosht, Government Primary School Kosht and the Aga Khan Education Service (AKES) school in Kosht.
During classroom visits, Dr Malik questioned students about different subjects, checked their notebooks and assessed whether teaching was aligned with the prescribed curriculum. At Government High School Kosht, he also inspected ongoing construction work.
The officer praised the use of modern technology at Government Primary School Kosht and Government Primary School Muzdeh Kosht, where LED screens have been provided for students through Parent-Teacher Council (PTC) funds.
He said the initiative was a positive step towards improving classroom instruction through technology.
At the AKES school, he appreciated teaching strategies designed to encourage students’ participation and strengthen their learning.
Meanwhile, at Government Middle School Kosht Bala, he commended the headteacher and staff for guiding students who qualify in the Educational Testing and Evaluation Agency (ETEA) examinations each year. He also praised the school’s cleanliness and maintenance.
Recognising individual teaching performance, Dr Malik directed that a certificate of appreciation be awarded to CT teacher Fazlur Rehman for his dedication and effective teaching during an English lesson.
The inspection also covered furniture, drinking water, sanitation and other basic facilities. After identifying two to three students requiring assistance, the education officer directed his office to provide them with notebooks to support their educational needs.
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