SPARK Meghalaya, Shillong (2026)

27/11/2025

SPARK Meghalaya: A Principal’s Perspective from the Field

Across Meghalaya, SPARK (School Programmes in Articulation, Resilience and Kindness) continues to strengthen learning environments in government and government-aided schools through a focus on confidence, communication, social-emotional learning, and inclusive classroom practices. Recognised by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, as one of the country’s national best practices under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, SPARK reflects Meghalaya’s commitment to ensuring that every child feels confident, supported, and capable of learning with joy.

In this interview, S. K. Tiwary, Principal of Jirang Government Higher Secondary School, Ri Bhoi District, shares his experience of hosting SPARK in his campus and witnessing its impact on students. From building confidence in speaking to strengthening resilience, curiosity, and peer support inside the classroom, he highlights how SPARK has helped create a safer and more inclusive learning space for his students, one that aligns with the broader goals of equity, wellbeing, and holistic development emphasised in NEP 2020.

As SPARK expands to more SSA schools across Meghalaya under SEMAM-SSA, in collaboration with the Department of Education and implemented by Avenues Meghalaya, voices from the field like Principal Tiwary’s reaffirm the programme’s purpose: to nurture articulate, compassionate, and future-ready learners, one campus at a time.

Listen to Principal Tiwary speak about what SPARK has meant for his school and students in Jirang, and why programmes like these matter for the classrooms of today and tomorrow.

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स्पार्क मेघालय: एक अनुभवी प्रिंसिपल का दृष्टिकोण

मेघालय में SPARK (स्कूल प्रोग्राम इन आर्टिक्यूलेशन, रेजिलिएंस एंड काइंडनेस) आत्मविश्वास, संचार, सामाजिक-भावनात्मक शिक्षा और समावेशी कक्षा प्रथाओं पर ध्यान केंद्रित करने के माध्यम से सरकारी और सरकारी सहायता प्राप्त स्कूलों में सीखने के माहौल को मजबूत करना जारी रखता है। शिक्षा मंत्रालय, भारत सरकार द्वारा राष्ट्रीय शिक्षा नीति (एनईपी) 2020 के तहत देश की राष्ट्रीय सर्वोत्तम प्रथाओं में से एक के रूप में मान्यता प्राप्त, स्पार्क यह सुनिश्चित करने के लिए मेघालय की प्रतिबद्धता को दर्शाता है कि प्रत्येक बच्चा आत्मविश्वास, समर्थित और खुशी के साथ सीखने में सक्षम महसूस करे।

इस साक्षात्कार में, री भोई जिले के जिरंग गवर्नमेंट हायर सेकेंडरी स्कूल के प्रिंसिपल एसके तिवारी ने अपने परिसर में स्पार्क की मेजबानी करने और छात्रों पर इसके प्रभाव को देखने के अपने अनुभव को साझा किया। बोलने में आत्मविश्वास पैदा करने से लेकर कक्षा के अंदर मेलभाव, जिज्ञासा और साथियों के समर्थन को मजबूत करने तक, वह इस बात पर प्रकाश डालते हैं कि कैसे स्पार्क ने अपने छात्रों के लिए एक सुरक्षित और अधिक समावेशी सीखने की जगह बनाने में मदद की है, जो एनईपी 2020 में जोर दिए गए इक्विटी, भलाई और समग्र विकास के व्यापक लक्ष्यों के साथ संरेखित है।

जैसा कि SPARK शिक्षा विभाग के सहयोग से और एवेन्यू मेघालय (Avenues Meghalaya) द्वारा कार्यान्वित एसईएमएएम-एसएसए के तहत मेघालय में अधिक सर्व शिक्षा अभियान के स्कूलों में विस्तारित हो रहा है, प्रिंसिपल तिवारी जैसे व्यक्तित्व के विचार SPARK के उद्देश्य की पुष्टि करती हैं: एक समय में एक परिसर में स्पष्ट, दयालु और भविष्य के लिए तैयार शिक्षार्थियों का पोषण करना।

प्रिंसिपल तिवारी को इस बारे में बात करते हुए सुनें कि जिरंग में उनके स्कूल और छात्रों के लिए स्पार्क का क्या मतलब है, और इस तरह के कार्यक्रम आज और कल की कक्षाओं के लिए क्यों मायने रखते हैं।

21/11/2025

When Haphi stepped up to deliver her first-ever public speech, in front of over 600 people, her voice trembled, her hands shook, and her heart raced. But she remained standing and went on speaking.

The audience didn't just watch, they lifted her. The hall was filled with warmth and encouragement from her friends, teachers, trainers and guests.

That's what SPARK is all about - helping students like Haphi learn to articulate with confidence, rise with resilience, and grow in a community where kindness leads.

14/11/2025

Every child carries a quiet dream. On this Children’s Day, we celebrate one of them.

In this first episode of The Light Within, Ameliza from St. Joseph’s HSS, Shillong speaks about fear, effort, confidence - and her dream of becoming a cardiovascular surgeon.

About SPARK:
SPARK (School Programmes in Articulation, Resilience and Kindness) is an initiative of the State Education Mission Authority of Meghalaya (SSA), Department of Education, Government of Meghalaya, supported by the Ministry of Education, Government of India through Samagra Shiksha, and implemented by Avenues.

This 20-hour, campus-based learning journey continues to build Articulation, Resilience, and Kindness (ARK) among students while nurturing comprehension, communication, and confidence. With teachers as co-facilitators and habit-builders, SPARK ensures that learning flows beyond the classroom - shaping everyday actions and the futures young hearts dream for themselves.

11/11/2025

At Patharkhmah Government Higher Secondary School, Shri C. Awasthi, IAS, Sub-Divisional Officer, Patharkhmah, joined students and teachers in celebrating a moment of achievement and reflection as over 200 young learners received their SPARK certificates.

In Jirang, Dr. P. Hajong, Block Development Officer, felicitated over 260 students of Jirang Government Higher Secondary School, recognising their efforts and growth over weeks of learning together.

Each ceremony carried the same quiet power - students speaking with newfound confidence, teachers cheering them on, and classrooms transformed into spaces where kindness, courage, and curiosity came alive.

SPARK continues to build this shared journey of learning across Meghalaya - one school, one classroom, one story at a time.

11/11/2025

✨ SPARK Milestones ✨

Shri Jagdish Chelani, IAS, State Project Director, SEMAM-SSA, officially released the SPARK Student Handbook and the first edition of the programme newsletter, Inside ARK, at St. Mary’s Higher Secondary School, Shillong, on 5th November 2025. The occasion marked an important step in the journey of building confident, compassionate, and capable learners across the state through SPARK.

The event, held alongside ten other campuses across six districts, also celebrated the closing of Phase 2 of SPARK, which has reached more than 2,000 students in government and government-aided schools across Meghalaya.

The day featured reflections from education leaders, district administrators, teachers, and students - voices that captured the true spirit of SPARK: spaces that nurture courage, curiosity, and kindness.

05/11/2025

"When I finally spoke, no one laughed. Instead, my classmates and trainers encouraged me.” - Bornali Rabha, Class X, Rymbai Government Higher Secondary School.

This is the kind of space we see in SPARK classrooms - where students are heard, supported, and given the time to find their voice.

Over the past two weeks, something meaningful grew inside classrooms across Meghalaya. Students, teachers, and trainers held together spaces of learning - speaking, listening, reflecting, asking questions, and supporting one another. Little by little, voices opened. Confidence took shape. Kindness became a choice practiced every day.

Today, as we close this phase of SPARK across our campuses, we are grateful for the journey we have shared. More than 2,000 students took part - each with their own story of courage. Some spoke in front of a room for the first time. Some learned to work together without fear. Some discovered new curiosity in subjects they once felt unsure of. And many learned to recognise their own strengths.

At St. Mary’s Higher Secondary School, Shillong, this shared journey was marked by the release of the SPARK Student Handbook and the first edition of our newsletter, Inside ARK - created to accompany students and teachers as these practices continue in everyday school life.

To every teacher who stood beside their students, to every trainer who facilitated spaces of care, and to every young learner who tried - even when it felt difficult - thank you. Your effort made these classrooms feel safe, supportive, and full of possibility.

And to all our students, the spark is already within you. Carry it gently. And let it grow.

30/10/2025

📍 Rongjeng RMSA Higher Secondary School – East Garo Hills

As the day ends at Rongjeng RMSA HSS, students step out with lighter hearts and brighter voices. Each confident stride is proof that learning doesn’t stop at the classroom door — it walks with them into the world beyond.

Phase 2 of SPARK 2.0 is now underway across 11 campuses under SEMAM-SSA, Department of Education, Government of Meghalaya, supported by the Ministry of Education, Government of India through Samagra Shiksha, and implemented by Avenues.

This 20-hour, campus-based learning journey continues to build Articulation, Resilience, and Kindness (ARK) among students while nurturing comprehension, communication, and confidence. With teachers as co-facilitators and habit-builders, SPARK ensures that learning flows beyond the classroom — shaping everyday actions and the futures young hearts dream for themselves.

30/10/2025

📍 Rongjeng Government UP School – East Garo Hills

Learning kindness is as important as learning words or numbers. At Rongjeng Government UP School, students are reminded that leadership begins with responsibility — in small acts of care that strengthen both school and community.

Phase 2 of SPARK 2.0 is now underway across 11 campuses under SEMAM-SSA, Department of Education, Government of Meghalaya, supported by the Ministry of Education, Government of India through Samagra Shiksha, and implemented by Avenues.

This 20-hour, campus-based learning journey continues to build Articulation, Resilience, and Kindness (ARK) among students while nurturing comprehension, communication, and confidence. With teachers as co-facilitators and habit-builders, SPARK ensures that learning flows beyond the classroom — shaping everyday actions and the futures young hearts dream for themselves.

30/10/2025

📍 Rongrenggiri Government Higher Secondary School – East Garo Hills

On the blackboard behind her, a single word takes shape — confidence. At Rongrenggiri, students are learning to write, speak, and live that word, every day, through stories of self-belief and resilience.

Phase 2 of SPARK 2.0 is now underway across 11 campuses under SEMAM-SSA, Department of Education, Government of Meghalaya, supported by the Ministry of Education, Government of India through Samagra Shiksha, and implemented by Avenues.

This 20-hour, campus-based learning journey continues to build Articulation, Resilience, and Kindness (ARK) among students while nurturing comprehension, communication, and confidence. With teachers as co-facilitators and habit-builders, SPARK ensures that learning flows beyond the classroom — shaping everyday actions and the futures young hearts dream for themselves.

30/10/2025

📍 Chiringpara RMSA Secondary School – South West Garo Hills

A pencil sketch, an idea taking form — this is where creativity meets comprehension. At Chiringpara RMSA SS, learning becomes an act of imagination, where every student builds confidence through art, expression, and discovery.

Phase 2 of SPARK 2.0 is now underway across 11 campuses under SEMAM-SSA, Department of Education, Government of Meghalaya, supported by the Ministry of Education, Government of India through Samagra Shiksha, and implemented by Avenues.

This 20-hour, campus-based learning journey continues to build Articulation, Resilience, and Kindness (ARK) among students while nurturing comprehension, communication, and confidence. With teachers as co-facilitators and habit-builders, SPARK ensures that learning flows beyond the classroom — shaping everyday actions and the futures young hearts dream for themselves.

30/10/2025

📍 Chiringpara SSA UP School – South West Garo Hills

A smile, a drawing, and the pride of creation — at Chiringpara SSA UP School, students celebrate what it means to learn with joy. Through SPARK, they’re discovering that confidence grows when learning feels personal and alive.

Phase 2 of SPARK 2.0 is now underway across 11 campuses under SEMAM-SSA, Department of Education, Government of Meghalaya, supported by the Ministry of Education, Government of India through Samagra Shiksha, and implemented by Avenues.

This 20-hour, campus-based learning journey continues to build Articulation, Resilience, and Kindness (ARK) among students while nurturing comprehension, communication, and confidence. With teachers as co-facilitators and habit-builders, SPARK ensures that learning flows beyond the classroom — shaping everyday actions and the futures young hearts dream for themselves.

30/10/2025

📍 Rymbai Government Higher Secondary School – East Jaintia Hills

A raised hand, a confident smile, a story waiting to be told. At Rymbai, classrooms are filled with voices once quiet - now speaking with pride, courage, and compassion.

Phase 2 of SPARK 2.0 is now underway across 11 campuses under SEMAM-SSA, Department of Education, Government of Meghalaya, supported by the Ministry of Education, Government of India through Samagra Shiksha, and implemented by Avenues.

This 20-hour, campus-based learning journey continues to build Articulation, Resilience, and Kindness (ARK) among students while nurturing comprehension, communication, and confidence. With teachers as co-facilitators and habit-builders, SPARK ensures that learning flows beyond the classroom — shaping everyday actions and the futures young hearts dream for themselves.

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