25. Short Essay and Article on: " TEACHER"

TEACHER

“A teacher affects eternity, no one can tell where his influence stops.”

A teacher is a ‘Guru’, one who dispels “darkness of ignorance .” “Gu” means “ darkness of ignorance “ and “ Ru” means “ one who removes”. No doubt teacher or guru hold a position higher than god in our culture. It is only befitting that as a tribute to teachers, the birth date of India’s most renowned teacher and president Dr SarvapalliRadhakrishan is celebrated as ‘ Teacher’s Day’ on 5^th of September every year.

The legacy of student’s love, respect and gratitude towards their teachers at ___ School Name _____could be best witnessed on this special day. In their unique way of saying “ you are special“, the children dressed up as teachers, donning the mantle of their favourites. With their changed looks one could also see the pride and dignity in their demeanour. The morning started with a special assembly. The teachers were pleasantly surprised to see themselves in a short video shot lovingly by the members of the photography club. Proceeding with the assembly, the school captain delivered a speech stressing the value of a teacher. It was not all. Students came up with on the spot poems on their teachers. In the end, the school auditorium echoed with a song dedicated to the teachers. In short, the special assembly touched the hearts of everyone present there.

After the special assembly, it was the time for the reality check as the student teachers of class ___ proceeded to their assigned classes. It was no surprise that all of them proved worthy with well-planned lesson plans and even better execution.

This opportunity to be on the other side of the fence gave them a first-hand experience of the dignity, satisfaction and challenges associated with the profession in which they had stepped into. These student teachers imparted and reflected the knowledge, wisdom and values gained from their mentors at ____School Name_______.

It was a beautiful blend of gratitude and blessings which made the day so special. It brought forward the essence of being a teacher “ elevate oneself and confer divine knowledge on all.”Forever in gratitude to our beloved teachers ………………….