The fair will serve as a platform for students to showcase the knowledge and skills they have acquired through these programs. Schools and organizations involved in implementing these initiatives will collaborate in managing and executing the event. It is expected to be a milestone in educational innovation and enhancement, providing insights for future programs.
The event will feature various aspects of educational quality improvement, including the academic, physical, mental, and moral development of students, school infrastructure enhancement, and teacher capacity-building programs. The Urban Planning Commission, Education Department, resource teachers, school principals, and educators will facilitate the program. Students will take center stage in presentations and exhibitions.
Exhibitions and Activities
Students will showcase innovative learning activities, and 35 educational sub-groups under the ‘Book-Free Friday’ initiative will display learning outcomes and interests through dedicated stalls. The event will also include exhibitions on Newar language, indigenous culture, traditional attire, and musical performances.
Additionally, ten stalls will offer midday meals at NPR 30, a price equal to the rate provided in community schools. Model parliamentary sessions, discussions on school education reforms, and exhibitions on learning through technology will also be key attractions. Over 1,000 sketches and sculptures depicting student experiences will be on display. The fair will also include a teacher college program and knowledge-sharing on best practices for improving academic outcomes.
Three-Phase Educational Initiative
The Academic Fest marks the first phase of a broader initiative. The second phase, scheduled for March 7, 2025 (Fagun 23, 2081), will allow stakeholders and partners to visit community schools and observe educational programs firsthand.
In the third phase, KMC will organize a roundtable discussion to gather feedback on innovative educational initiatives and explore future improvements.
Investing in Quality Education
KMC oversees 87 community schools with 61,329 students and 524 institutional schools with 210,934 students, totaling 272,263 students in the city. To enhance school infrastructure, teacher capacity, availability and utilization of educational materials, and integration of information technology in learning, KMC has increased research-based investments.
Notable ongoing programs include:
- Book-Free Friday (Integrated and creative learning initiatives)
- Teacher College Program
- Educational Outcome Improvement Programs
- ‘Earning Education, KMC’s Vision’ under the Multi-Year Development Plan
- ‘Beautiful Schools Project’ and ‘Creative Schools Initiative’ under the Golden KMC Plan
By transforming theoretical education into practical and experiential learning, KMC aims to nurture responsible and future-ready citizens. The active role of mass media is essential in disseminating these efforts to the target audience, and KMC anticipates continued media support in this endeavor.
