Only 9 Out of 32 Students Pass Class 12 Exams at Govt Girls Hr Sec School town Baramulla; Faculty Blames Chronic Absenteeism

Only 9 Out of 32 Students Pass Class 12 Exams at Govt Girls Hr Sec School town Baramulla; Faculty Blames Chronic Absenteeism

UMAR RASHID

Baramulla: 2 May :[ANN NEWS] In a concerning development, only 9 out of 32 students managed to pass the Class 12 board examinations at the Government Girls Higher Secondary School in Old Town, Baramulla, reflecting a dismal pass percentage of just 28%. This comes in stark contrast to the impressive results achieved by students from other government and private schools in the district, including those from far-flung and economically weaker areas who passed with flying colours.

According to school authorities, the low pass percentage is largely due to poor attendance and lack of classroom participation by students. “Most of the students remained absent during regular classwork. Despite our dedication and timely delivery of lectures, the absence of students severely hampered their preparation,” said one of the lecturers.

The school currently has 14 sanctioned lecturer posts, but 4 are lying vacant—including subjects such as Education, Biotechnology, History, and Economics. Faculty members claim they’ve been trying to manage these gaps with the help of other available staff members to ensure students aren’t left behind. “We even go the extra mile to cover subjects beyond our assigned roles just for the sake of our students, but it becomes futile when they don’t attend classes,” another teacher added.

Principal and faculty members further expressed frustration over the poor infrastructure, revealing that the school operates with only three classrooms and an incomplete building under renovation. “We urge the concerned authorities to expedite the completion of the second building. With better facilities, we can provide a more conducive learning environment,” a senior teacher said.

Despite having a team of experienced, well-qualified, and committed educators, the school continues to struggle with basic infrastructure and student engagement. The situation calls for urgent attention from education authorities, parents, and the community to improve attendance, fill vacant posts, and upgrade infrastructure to ensure that students of the school also shine in future examinations.[ANN NEWS]