I WOULD like to refer to the recurring debate on the declining state of our national unity notably in the last 20 years. There is obviously a multitude of reasons for this downward trend but I firmly maintain that our school system is definitely one of the major causes.

As many are aware, unity of the people does not happen by chance nor can it be achieved overnight. It needs to be nurtured among the populace by instilling in them the spirit of respect, understanding, tolerance, caring and sharing.