DAV International School honours teaching genius
Event Start Date : 05/09/2015 Event End Date 31/03/2016
DAV International School honours teaching genius
A grand celebration was organized at DAV International School, Amritsar on the eve of Teachers’ Day on 4th Sept. 2015. Mr. Sandeep Rishi, Chief Administrator, Amritsar Development Authority and Chairman Improvement Trust, Amritsar presided over the function as a chief guest. Chairman of the school, Dr.V P Lakhanpal also graced the function.
Principal Anjana extended floral welcome to the Chief Guest. She, in her address, briefed the gathering that since time immemorial the teacher is considered equivalent to God. He is a torch bearer who guides his students through different situations of life. She applauded the efforts of her team of teachers for the commendable achievements of the school.
A heartfelt tribute was given to the Late President scholar and educationist Dr. S.Radhakrishnan.
The Chief Guest congratulated the teaching staff and said that they are an indispensable part of the society. He shapes the character & the personality of his students like a real sculptor. Talking about Late Dr. S. Radhakrishnan, he said that later would always remain a source of inspiration to all of us. Paying tribute to Late Dr. A.P.J Kalam he urged the teachers to take motivation from the simple but great life of this great soul who spent even the last moments of life on the podium, addressing his students.
Chairman Dr. V P Lakhanpal extended his good wishes to the teaching community and said that a teacher should be fully dedicated in his work as it is not a profession but a mission.
On this splendid juncture, students presented a play entitled ‘Main Kalam Bolta Hoon’, based on the life journey of Dr. APJ Kalam. The play reflected how Mr. Kalam learnt from his teachers the value of time and hard work and realized the importance of a teacher in student’s life.
In the ceremony, the teachers of 2008 batch, teachers who were placed in excellent category as per QPI scale for grade XII CBSE board exam and teachers who worked without taking any leave in the current session were honored by the chief guest.
The winning teachers of different competitions like PPT presentation, card making, candle decoration, file decoration etc were also awarded by the guest.
The girl trainees of the school run service centre, Nav Chetna were given certificates. Music teachers, Ms. Meena and Mr. Om, enthralled the audience with their melodious songs.
The day concluded with National Anthem.