Teachers’ Day was celebrated with great pomp and show at various schools across the district. On the occasion of Teacher’s Day 15 teachers from different schools run and managed by Bokaro Steel Plant (BSL) were felicitated in a grand function organised at T& D auditorium in Bokaro on Thursday.
As many as 10 teachers were felicitated with 'Shiksha Shiromani Puraskar' for their outstanding contribution in the field of education while five got 'Special Mentor Award' for their exemplary performance, informed a PR official.
BSL’s CEO PK Singh, presented the awards to the teachers, which was followed by the Lamp Lighting Ceremony by the Chief Guest and other distinguished guests. Commemorating the birth anniversary of Dr. Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan Teacher's Day also celebrated with great enthusiasms at Chinmaya Vidyalaya, DPS Bokaro and DPS Chas. At DPS Bokaro the programme was initiated with the auspicious lamp lighting ceremony. The school then paid tribute to the great teacher cum philosopher Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan.
The cultural fiesta commenced with a melodious Guru Vandana followed by an orchestral performance by the children, expressing their gratitude for their teachers and a dance performance on Ganesh Vandana.
'Pratibimbh'- a fusion dance by the students accompanied by their teacher Nirmalya Sharma stole the show which wonderfully displayed how the students are a reflection of their teachers.
In the Primary wing students presented an enthralling cultural programme which included Guru Vandana and Group Dance in honour of teachers remembering the second President of the country Dr. S Radhakrishnan. The representatives of the parent association felicitated the Principal and a few teachers for their contribution in creating global leaders.
Speaking on the occasion Principal DPS Bokaro, A. S. Gangwar said, "Being a teacher is a privilege. Teachers inspire and motivate the young aspirants to dream big and soar high yet hold on to the essential humanitarian values." Students, in teachers’ attire, conducted a scintillating morning assembly at DPS Chas to denote their love, respect, acknowledgement and recognition of the hard work put in by the teachers towards their development.
Dr. Hemlata S Mohan, Chief Mentor and N Murlidharan, Pro-Vice chairman, DPS Chas were present there.A cultural fiesta also organised at Chinmaya Vidyalaya to mark the day.