PANAJI
The Goa Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (GBSHSE) has directed secondary and higher secondary schools to take strict action against the students, registered as private candidates, after Board came across the fact that these students are indulged in missing regular classes and also involved in misbehaving and disrupting the classes.
The Board Secretary VB Naik has asked schools to submit progress and behaviour reports of the private student candidates and to raise concern with their parents or guardians.
“In the event of any private candidate found misbehaving or disrupting the regular classes, take immediate actions as per the schools disciplinary policy. In such cases, schools may even discontinue the students from attending regular classes,” Naik said in the circular issued.
Students, looking for improvement in Class IX and Class XI, register for public examinations for Class X and Class XII, respectively, as private candidate. The Board has observed that these students do not follow the policies and discipline of the schools attending the classes.
The Board has asked schools to make it clear to private candidates that the registration under the private candidate scheme does not grant them an absolute right to attend regular classes. The schools are directed to monitor students’ behaviour closely to ensure a conducive learning environment for all.
“It emphasises the importance of maintaining a harmonious and productive learning environment for all students in the school. While we welcome private candidates to improve their academic skills, it is essential to ensure that their presence does not disrupt the educational process for others,” the Board said.
