School going children from all over the state, especially those who live in interior villages and have poor net connectivity, have struggled to access the online classes but those who had a desire to study have excelled inspite of all the odds. A little girl from Andhra Pradesh speaking to a news channel expressed her desire to study inspite of losing all her books due to heavy rains and floods that occurred in the state recently. I do hope that you too will courageously and fearlessly battle all the challenges and keep alive in you the quest for knowledge and learning by doing your very best for your first term exams and I wish you All the Best for the same.

Your good marks will be a thank you gift to your parents who have given their best to you during these difficult times; and your teachers who have left no stone unturned to carefully prepare online lesson, besides guiding you in innumerable ways to make sure you are positively engaged while you were locked down at home. Your hard work and honesty will REAP RICH dividends as we all journey through this unusual academic year. Remember, do your work with intention not because of compulsion.

During your daily struggles, boredom, and numerous temptations that could possibly cross your path due to long hours of online activity, train yourself to stay morally upright; besides of-course being mentally positive and physically strong.

I would like to request you my dear students to stay connected with God frequently. Your morning and evening prayer will keep you in close connect with God giving you your daily dose of strength. God’s spirit will definitely guide you to choose your pastime with caution, plan your future with purpose and frame your life with faith.

We believe that each one of you is a gem; unique, with limitless potential, ready to shine. Each gem like you is special, with your own talents, strengths, hopes and dreams, so keep that light within you eternally shining and let it glow more with the habit of sharing, forgiving, caring and loving. There is no doubt that God blesses us each day and will continue to bless us with good times in the days to come.

With all my love, best wishes and blessings.