[mudslide:picasa,0,[email protected],6055974596984106161]
[line]
Keekli Reporter and Ashima Sharma, 5th September, 2014, Shimla
In India, Teacher’s Day is celebrated on 5th of September every year as it is dedicated to Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, who was a zealous advocate of education and one of the greatest scholars and teachers of all times, apart from being the First Vice President and the Second President of India. Teacher’s Day is a tribute to the hard work and devotion of the teachers to educate a child.
“Education is the key to success in life, and teachers make a lasting impact in the lives of their students”, this famous quote by Solomon Ortiz completely describes the spirit, love and respect that the students of various schools in Shimla expressed for their teachers in the form of remarkable performances staged by them here today. Here is a glimpse of some of the activities held in various schools.
Auckland House Boys School, Lakkar Bazar
Dressed in bright colourful clothes, Auckland boys were busy running around the classrooms decorating them with streamers and balloons, the excitement and thrill of hiding behind doors to surprise their teachers was quite evident. Cards and flowers were sheepishly held behind back with a few delicious cakes to be cut by the teachers. The boys too showed their love and gratitude towards their teachers by presenting a small variety entertainment programme. An introduction was given by a boy from the senior section which was followed by a couple of sweet songs sung by the boys and a vibrant performance by the Band. The poem recited by Class II boys titled “teachers get A+” was very touching and a proof of their love for their teachers.
The morning ended with lots of excitement and a fun day spent with teachers, of course with books !!!
Chalpslee School, Lakkar Bazar
A variety entertainment programme was also presented at Chapslee School, however, rain played a spoilsport as the performances had to be done inside the classrooms, but still the spirit of celebration was high. A sweet introduction was given by a senior student who said, “The teachers give us an opportunity to show them the importance of their presence in every students life. We are very lucky to be under the guidance of such capable teachers who inspire and lead us in every sphere of our lives”. Then followed a series of dance performances from Classes 2 onwards up to Class 8, each doing their best to bring a smile to their teachers faces.
Chocolates, cards, flowers and cakes was lovingly showered on teachers to show their appreciation and gratitude towards their teachers.
Auckland House Girls School, Lakkar Bazaar
Under the able-guidance of the School Captain, Imran Kaur, students of Auckland House warmly greeted all the teachers and presented a thrilling entertaining programme with a sweet poem dedicated to all the teachers:
A substitute for working mom,
She comforts, pampers, soothes and calms,
With all the love she has to share,
She’s great to have when mom’s not there,
She loves to rock a funny child,
Corrects the one who gets too wild,
She hears her share of tearfuly pleas,
And comforts those with skinned up knees,
With little children she plays a peek,
for bigger ones its hide n seek,
She is an expert at each games,
But somehow she looses just the same.
Although she is paid, its plain to see,
But she serves us with love that is free.
Students from Kindergarten up to Class 12 presented some entertaining performances, which were a mix of songs and vibrant dances and in between acts was an interactive session with teachers, where teachers became students and students were the quiz master. And the reward was chocolates for those who gave the right answers. The festivities ended with lunch which was lovingly organized and served for their teachers.
DAV Public School, Lakkar Bazaar
The teachers of DAV Public School, Lakkar Bazaar were filled with joy as they witnessed beautiful performances by the students, which were especially prepared for them. The program began with some brilliant dance performance by Sarthak. Songs and dances were also performed by students from each class including Bhangra, Nati. The dance performance by the girls of Class 11, dressed in traditional attires, dancing to the tunes of a famous song of Raam Leela, Dhol Baje was well appreciated by all. The young students of Class 4 recited poems written by them for teachers to express their gratitude. A couple of games were also arranged for the teachers.
The function finally concluded with few words from the Principal Ritu Beri, she said, ‘A teacher is not ordinary, because she/he can make you extraordinary’ and conveyed the students how many troubles teachers go through for them. She also appreciated the efforts of the students who put up a magnificent show for them. Sweets and snacks were distributed to teachers, staff and students and everybody enjoyed the day.
St Thomas School
Students of Class 12th organized a wonderful program for the teachers and the principal on the occasion of Teachers’ Day. The program began with a unique idea put together by the students of a ramp walk by the teachers of the school.
Next in line were beautiful dance performances for the teachers including hip hop by Gaurav and Nitish, fusion dance performances by girls of Class 9and Class 12 and a duet performance by Ashita and Arman. Along with the dance performances, the students — Shubham, Abdul, Manish and Kartikey — also sang some melodious Bollywood numbers. Last but not the least the program ended on an enjoyable note with the Himachali Folk dance, Nati.
Orchid Prep School, New Shimla
The tiny tots from Orchid Prep School had week-long celebrations to mark the occasion of Teachers’ Day, where parents too were a part of the festivities and on the final day, 5th September parents were also invited to see the children perform. The celebrations started from 1st September — first was a Note Day when a child brought a note in appreciation of his / her teacher. The note written by Vivan Garg’s mother Shama Garg on his behalf won the First Prize.
2nd September was the card day. All children got handmade cards for their teacher. First Prize in best handmade card went to Nishu Chauhan, mother of Arnav Chauhan for her creativity and best effort. Second Prize went to Shradha Kaushal for the wonderful wordings and Third Prize went to Aarav.
Children also recited poems “My Teacher” in English and “Mere Teacher” in Hindi. Nilaax and Khushwant won the First Prize in Hindi poem, while Roheen and Ananya won the First Prize in English poem. The children danced on Lungi dance song and performed on action poems Boogie Woogie and Chimes of Dunkirk.
Sweetly dressed children wore crowns of alphabets and made formations of Happy Teachers Day. The efforts made by the school and cute performances were well liked and appreciated by all present on the day. School Principal Neelam Vij addressed the parents and told them about the role of teachers and said this special prayer, “Help us, O Lord to penetrate into the secret of the child, so that we may know him, love him and serve him according to your laws of justice and following your divine will”. The day ended with distribution of sweets and bubbly children enjoying the day !!!
[line]
[line]
[line]
[line]
[line]
[line]
[line]
