There is festive mood in Bettageri Government Primary School, as they will be celebrating 100 years of their existence, on April 4 and 5.
At present, as many as 169 students are pursuing their education in the school. It is one of the best schools in Bettageri Gram Panchayat limits. The students have not only excelled in academic activities but also in extracurricular activities.
They have been actively taking part in Scouts and Guides activities. The students from the school had taken part in Scouts and Guides Rally held in New Delhi in 2007-08.
The school was started in March 1911 by late Pattada Biddappa. Somegowda Ayyanna had served as the first teacher of this school. During the British rule in 1935, the school was named as Lower Feeder School.
Later, the school was upgraded as Senior Basic School. The school was taken over by the government in 1952. The documents says that Charianda family members had donated 23 cents land to the school.
With the guidance of Mukkateera Somaiah, Manavateera Chinnappa, Mukkateera Somaiah, Abdul Rahman, Soodan Thammaiah, Pattada Muthanna and Palandira Madappa, the school had achieved success.
Later, with the support of donors, classrooms were built. Under Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan, the work on Akshara Dasoha building has been taken up. The school has nine teachers including head teacher B Devakki.
Centenary Committee President Taloor Kalappa said that several old students of the school are serving in the army. Students from five villages are pursuing their education in the school.
Litterateur Baithadka Janaki said “the teachers were supporting the students in developing their writing skills. The school had given me a platform to portray my talent in writing, which helped me to excel.”
Head teacher Devakki said “the teachers are striving to impart quality education in the school. Majority of the students hail from economically backward class. The students are encouraged to take part in extracurricular activities.”
source: http://www.DeccanHerald.com / Home> District> Napoklu / DHNS, April 01st, 2012
