Teachers – We love you!
- Master Atharva Chaturvedi & Ms.
Sunita D’Souza
St.
Joseph’s High School,
Wadala,
7th
September 2013
More than a developing country, India
is a country with varied cultures. A significant event, the Teacher’s Day, is
celebrated on the 5th of September - the birthday of Dr. Sarvepalli
Radhakrishnan who was the first teacher of our nation and the second President
of our country. It is indeed a very memorable day for all Indians as they
express their gratitude and appreciation towards their teachers. The students
of St. Joseph High School, Wadala were equal to the task on this remarkable
day.
It all began pretty well in the
morning when the students greeted their teachers. The entire school building
kind of gave a 'red carpet' feeling to all the staff members of the school. The day began with a prayer recited by Fr.
Principal over the intercom to invoke God's blessings on the entire Josephite
family. A group of students sang a
beautiful song seeking God's blessings on all the teachers, thanking them for their
selfless service.
The students of every class along with
the student - teacher representatives from Std. X presented special items for
their teachers in their respective classrooms. All the staff members were
assigned classes (besides the class teacher) and they were felicitated with
bouquets, and specially prepared programs. Later, a special treat sponsored by the PTA
representatives awaited the staff. At this time, the student-teacher
representatives from Std. X did a commendable job of supervising and teaching the
students in the various classrooms. The budding teachers received an
enthusiastic response from the students.
After the break, the staff marched
into the school hall that bore a grandiose look with fascinating decorations and
attractive balloons. The students
greeted the staff with a resounding round of applause, after which the students
of Std. X stepped on the stage to perform a mesmerizing dance. The cute little primary kids, with their
melodious voices, presented the song 'Teachers Of Mine' that struck a chord in every teacher's heart. The head boy, Master Moksh Jain, read an
address for the teachers that encapsulated the influence of a teacher on the
life of every student and the gratitude that the student holds in his heart for
his teacher which lasts a lifetime. Fr.
Principal then accepted a bouquet on behalf of the entire staff, from the
student representative as a token of appreciation and love. There was a humorous
skit enacted by the students of Std. IX akin to 'Mind Your Language' that was
thoroughly enjoyed by one and all. The
students of Std. VIII performed a dance to rhythmic popular songs and danced to
their heart's content to express their joy.
The program continued with an
inspiring speech by the Rector, Fr. Godfrey D’Sa, after which the students of Stds. V and VI presented
a very meaningful skit on the importance of teachers in our life. A group then sang the song 'In Your Hands' to express their thankfulness
for their teachers who hold tomorrow's smile in their hands. The about-to-weep-in-glee audience
was then brought back to their ‘feet’ when the students of Std. VII staged an
astonishing dance performance. The students of Std. X enacted a skit
based on the theme 'Past and Present' in which they portrayed scenes from their
lives after leaving school through flashbacks that evoked a wonderful range of
emotions in the audience. Some of the
students of Std. X then presented a floral tribute and a laminated card,
specially prepared and designed by them, to every staff member.
Alas!! It all came to end like a
fairy tale dream when Fr. Principal proposed the vote of thanks. He thanked Ms. Nicole Britto for
working behind the scenes to make this special day a success, as also the
leaders and all others who were directly or indirectly responsible for their
contribution to make this day beautiful and meaningful for the teachers. The programme was indeed exciting and
it was as entertaining as the old Black & White Bollywood Movies!
It was time for the
teachers now to be by themselves for some games and a meal together. Ensconced in the comfortable chairs of the
newly renovated parish hall, the staff members were in for a special treat of ‘fun-filled’
games, snacks and a sumptuous lunch. Fr. Principal addressed the teachers
and thanked them for all their work which makes a big difference in the life of
a student. He reiterated that every teacher deserves credit that is due to him/her
just like was done today, and much more! Every staff member was presented
with a small token of love by the Management for their contribution to the
school and society in moulding the lives of youngsters placed in their care.
In our country the ‘guru’ is adored
and respected. May we the students
strive to honour, love, care and respect them.
May their tribe increase!
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