Patna: The St. Michael’s Alumni Association, in collaboration with St. Michael’s High School, organised a parent–teacher cum career counselling session for Class X students, aimed at supporting informed academic and career choices.
The event saw active participation from students and parents, reflecting growing interest in structured career planning at an early stage.
Focus On Informed Career Choices
The session began with a prayer and set the tone for discussions on academic pathways and future opportunities.
Among the speakers were alumni from the 1988 batch, including Amitabh Prasad, joint secretary in the Ministry of Defence, and Manish Mandal, medical superintendent at IGIMS, Patna.
Prasad spoke about career options in science and economics streams, highlighting opportunities in governance, finance and interdisciplinary fields. He emphasised the importance of aligning personal interests with long-term goals and developing skills such as critical thinking, teamwork and leadership.
Expanding Medical Career Perspectives
Mandal addressed students opting for biology-related streams, outlining academic pathways in medicine and allied health sciences.
He also highlighted alternatives beyond traditional medical degrees, including biotechnology, pharmacology, dietetics and emerging areas such as artificial intelligence in healthcare.
He urged students and parents to consider practical aspects such as duration of study, costs and long-term prospects while making decisions.
Role Of Values And Discipline
Christo Sivarajan, principal of the school, stressed the importance of discipline, structured planning and parental support in shaping a student’s future.
He described education as a collaborative effort involving students, parents and teachers.
Alumni Message On Consistency
Vikas Shankar, president of the alumni association, encouraged students to focus on consistency and disciplined effort.
He said that while choosing a stream is important, sustained commitment and time management play a greater role in achieving success.
He also urged parents to guide their children while allowing them the freedom to make independent choices.
Interactive Engagement
The session included an interactive question-and-answer segment, where students and parents sought clarity on career options, preparation strategies and real-world challenges.
Organisers said the responses were aimed at providing practical insights and reducing uncertainty around academic decisions.
Encouraging Holistic Development
The programme concluded with a vote of thanks from the vice-principal, acknowledging the contribution of alumni members, faculty and participants.
Officials said the initiative reflects a broader effort to support students not only academically but also in making informed life choices, with an emphasis on responsibility and long-term development.
