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Dimapur, September 5
Educational schools across Nagaland today honored their teachers on Teacher’s Day, September 5. The main Teacher’s Day program for the state was celebrated in Kohima in the Nagaland Baptist Church Council Convention Centre. The program was organized by the Directorate of School Education. Minister for Road & Bridges and Parliamentary Affairs Kuzholuzo Nienu was the chief guest of the occasion.Kuzholuzo Nienu said that the basic foundation to build any strong and vibrant community in any society is based on human resources development. In this, he described teachers as the ‘ultimate Pillars’ that build the foundation. Nagaland needs more of Dr. Radhakrishans for a strong, effective, sincere, committed and vibrant society, he said.
September 5 every year is observed as ‘Teacher’s Day’ in India, also commemorating the birthday of former president of India Dr. Radhakrishan. Dr. Radhakrishan was a great philosopher, a scholar, a thinker and an exemplary teacher, Nienu reminded the gathering.
Talking about the various facilities and educational schemes provided by the government, Nienu urged all the schools to maintain “gender equality” and “social equality” when dealing with the students. He also referred to the Midday Meal tragedy in Bihar where scores of children fell ill or died. Nienu was confident that such a tragedy ‘would not happen in Nagaland.’
The politician also urged the teachers to take ‘resolute steps’ to rededicate themselves to living up to the expectations of the people. He cautioned the teachers to be ‘watchful’ so that “cyber crime, sexual harassment, use of intoxicants, drug abuse, ragging” are not allowed in the schools and colleges. Such ills can be removed by counseling rather than corporal punishment, he said.
While appreciating the contributions of private schools in ‘producing good academic results with quality education,’ Nienu commented that the negative results of the government schools should serve as a wakeup-call for improvement. This would give private schools healthy competition, he said. He emphasized on the need for ‘total transformation’ of government schools. Government schools deal with students from economically-poor backgrounds and they cannot be ignored, Nienu said. The minister encouraged the teachers to develop “healthy team spirit and also a spirit of competition” within the schools. “Certainly our students are our future but our teachers will be responsible for the future that we are going to built for better or worse,” he said.
The minister further asserted that the government is doing all possible means to do away with the practice of proxy teachers in government schools while also calling upon the teachers to be dedicated and sincere towards their profession.
He also said that considering the poor performance of the government schools as against the private schools in matriculation and higher secondary examinations, there is need for total transformation of the government schools. The minister has also declared September 6 as holiday for all schools in the state.
President of Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) Tongpang Ozukum also spoke. He said “by profession we become doctors, engineers and bureaucrats but we don’t celebrate such day. But the entire world celebrates Teacher’s Day – it is because society has considered teachers to be nation builders.” The students’ leader also said teachers have the duty to shape student into a ‘complete package’ that is a good citizen. While acknowledging the service of the teachers, however said as students they would not tolerate any teachers in service with fake certificates.
He therefore asked the state government to immediately terminate the service of such teachers so that the genuine teachers can be an inspiration for the students.
Parliamentary Secretary for Land Resources, Justice & Law, Labour and Employment Dr. Neikesalie Nicky Kire administered pledge to teachers to be sincere and dedicated in their service while Commissioner & Secretary School Education & SCERT T. Imkonglemba Ao gave the concluding remarks.
All together thirty three teachers from across Nagaland received State Teachers’ Award of Rs, 15,000 each with certificates during the occasion in Kohima. Assistant Teacher GMS Tuophema under Kohima district Sasievi Kaco and Senior Graduate Teacher Amitsen Gupta from Phek district were also receiving the National Teachers’ Award in New Delhi on this day.
The program was marked by various entertainment items such as music, cultural dances and martial arts demonstration. The government of Nagaland has declared 6th September 2013 as holiday for all schools in Nagaland in honor of the teaching community.
With the rest of the country, rich tributes were paid to teachers of Mokokchung town in the town’s main in Mokokchung on September 5. In recognition of the sacrifice and tireless efforts rendered by the teaching community, Mokokchung’s Teacher’s Day program was organized by the Ao Students’ Conference (Ao Students’ Union).
Delivering the Teacher’s Day message, Superintendent of Police of Mokokchung Vikram Khalate, IPS, expressed appreciation to the teaching community for ‘their tireless efforts towards nation-building.’ The police official urged them to continue their noble work so that the society benefits in ways that would build good citizens and good society.
Various entertainment items as well as presentation of sub-divisional teachers’ awards and subject toppers’ awards were the highlights of the event.
During the second session, the registrar of Gauhati High Court, Kohima branch Mayang Lima delivered a speech on the topic ‘Lesson in Law for Students and Legal Awareness for all”.
1. N. Meyimayang,
G/T- CHHSS, Impur
2. Chitta Ranjan Sahoo, G/T – GHS Chuchuyimlang
3. R. Amongla Jamir, G/T – GHS, Sumi
4. Bendang Aier, P/T- GPS, Chami
5. Rongsentemjen, H/T- GMS, Longkong
6. J. Ajungla G/T- Mayangnokcha GHSS
7. Y. Meren Jamir, P/T- GHS Mangmetong.
8. Yashimongla Aonok, Sr.G/T- GHS, Dilong.
9. I. Bendang G/T- Senayangba GHSS
10. Limaakum, P/T – GPS, Akhoya.
11. Eldo. K.P G/T- GHS, Alongkima.
12. L. Khumzuk Jamir, G/T – GHS, Kangtsung.
13. Imsumeren G/T- GHS, Longsa.
Sub-divisional awards
1. Temsumongla, P/T- GPS Kongrokong, Khensa.
2. T. Temjenmongla Jamir, P/T- GP Liden, Chuchuyimpang.
3. N. Mar, P/T – GPS, Mopungchuket B.
4. Temjenrenla Pongen, P/T – GMS Sungkomen, Mokokchung.
5. Sutsungkaba G/T- GMS Imrong, Ungma.
6. A. N. Atula Jamir P/T- GPS Impang, Chuchuyimlang.
7. Temsumongla P/T- GMS Senkalemba, Mokokchung.
Along with the rest of the state, Jalukie sub-division in Peren district also celebrated Teacher’s Day. Government Higher Secondary School, Barily Valley School, St-Xavier Higher Secondary School, Christian School, all in Jalukie sub-division celebrated Teacher’s Day in their respective institutions.
Tseminyu sub-division under Kohima also celebrated Teacher’s Day in Tseminyu town hall on September 5 under the theme ‘It takes patience and sacrifice to be a teacher.’ Leading the celebration, Dr. Kevi Rio reminded the students that each of them remains the ‘apple of their teacher’s eye’ while the teachers remain in the ‘eye of the storm’ because society judges the teachers if their students do not perform well.
Senior teacher of government high school SK Pal spoke about the significance of Teacher’s Day. He gave a brief life sketch of former president of India Dr. Radhakrishan in whose commemoration Teacher’s Day is celebrated. SK Pal reminded that during Dr. Radhakrishan’s presidency, Nagaland attained full statehood.
Paying rich tributes to teachers, Solo Nsu regarded teachers as ‘priceless, mentors, guides and friends of the young generation. The selfless contributions of teachers built the society, he said ‘with the right ingredients of spiritual, social and ethical values.’ Special entertainment items were performed by students of government higher secondary school and government middle school of Tseminyu village. On the occasion of Teachers’ day, sub-divisional teachers’ awards and citations were given to
1. Ashento Magh, GPS Tesophenyu
2. Jiten Laskar, Senior Graduate Teacher, GHS of Tesophenyu
3. Biswanath Adhikari, Senior Graduate Teacher, GHS of Phenshunyu.
“No teachers, no progress” was the slogan of the day. Private schools of Tseminyu town also celebrated the Teacher’s Day.
For entire Wokha district, Teacher’s Day was held in Tyui Hall in Wokha on September 5 with Chairman of MARCOFED Mmholumo Kikon as the chief guest.
Addressing the gathering, the Member of Legislative Assembly lauded the teachers for their services in the noble profession and for “being dedicated and committed towards the future of the people because the children in who’s mind you are sowing and planting the wonderful seeds are our future.” The role of teachers is very important, he said, and urged them to rededicate their commitment in educating the children with a vision. That rededicated vision will transform the education system and shape them into becoming able, good and successful citizens and leaders. The chief guest also gave away meritorious certificates to teachers.
SDO (Civil) of Wokha Nokchasashi also spoke during the occasion. He said that teachers are praiseworthy and should be felicitated because of their services, devotion and dedication rendered in uplifting the society. The development and advancement of the community depends on the teachers, he said and urged the teaching community to render more efforts and perform their assignment sincerely.
The following teachers were awarded the district-level teachers’ award: Orenponi Lotha, P Amos Odyuo, A Chenithuing Lotha, Therali Ezung, P Orinimo Ngullie, Thungchio Lotha, Zuchobeni Odyuo, Tsusao Tungoe and Thungbeni Ezung. During the function Rev. NT Murry offered prayers and blessing for the teachers.
Zunheboto district celebrated Teacher’s Day on September 5 with Parliamentary Secretary for Women Development Pukhayi Sumi as the chief guest.
In his speech, Sumi greeted all the past and present teachers and also recalled his own stint as a teacher for three years. Teachers are like candles, he said. They consume their selves to light the way for others, the politician said.
22 teachers from various schools in Zunheboto district were given the district teachers award.
Phek
Along with the rest of the nation, Phek town also held a combined Teacher’s Day program in Phek Town hall on September 5 with the Deputy Commissioner of Phek Neposo Thuluo gracing the event as the chief guest.
Speaking during the occasion, Neposo Thuluo lauded all the teachers for their generous tireless efforts and dedications in rendering their services for the students to blossom in the true perspective of education. He said that teaching is a noble job because it spread education and builds analytical capacity of the children for which he called upon the teachers to be dedicated/ truthful in their services where our society/ nation can be shine as saying goes Teachers are the builder of the nation. He also opined that there is a lot of proxy teacher in the district thereby discouraging other teachers for which we need to maintain justice and appropriate action should be taken immediately for the uplift of our students and cautioned those involved because it involves the future of the down trodden children and has direct impacts to spoil our future generation.
A colorful entertainment was presented by all the schools and colleges of Phek Town. Thousands of students and teachers attended the function.
The Mon district Teachers Day 2013 was celebrated with Deputy Commissioner of Mon Angau I Thou as the chief guest in the town’s council hall on September 5.
In her address, Angau I Thou called upon the teachers to rededicate in their noble profession and continue to shape and mould the students to become responsible citizens of the society. Briefing on the life of Lt. Dr. Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan and the significance of celebrating the day, she said Dr. Radhakrishnan who held from a very poor family become a great scholar and a leader of the nation because of his hard work and determination.
Citing that Teachers Day is celebrated as a tribute to the valuable contribution made by the teachers to the society by imparting knowledge and enlightening and shaping the career of the students, she said that the day is also observed to give awareness of the day and to invoke Gods blessing for the Teachers. She also said that there should be no barrier between private and Government teachers in the teaching profession and urged the teachers to have oneness to bring the students in the right direction.
While appealing the teachers to retrospect in their profession, at the same time she also appealed to the students to honour and respect their teachers for imparting lessons to them. She also informed that teachers are the guiding force of the society, motivational force for success and a great teacher is the one who inspire. A good teacher is like a candle - it consumes itself to light the way for others, she added.
The Chief Guest also gave away the District Level Teachers Award to the following 19 Teachers: Mr. S.N. Jha, GHS Totokchingnyu; Mr. H. Lauba Konyak, GHS Bumei; Mr. W. Yanghi, GHS Mon Town ‘D’; Mr. N. Keyeang Konyak, GPS Angphang ‘A’; Mr. P. Kossam Konyak, GPS Shamnyu ‘B’; Mr. K. wennyei Konyak, GPS Pessao ‘A’; Mrs. H. Eje Konyak, GPS Yonghong ‘B’; Mr. M. Shahlem Konyak, GPS Wakching Chingla; Mr. L. Naoba Konyak, GPS Yannyu; Mr. A. Chinga Konyak, GPS N/Mora ‘A’; Mr. M. Nokyim Konyak, GPS Loakkun; Mrs. Sentila Aier, Paramount High School, Aboi; Mr. Vejay Limbu, Model School Mon; Mrs. Subhar Debnath, St. Mary’s School Mon; Mrs. Chubala Ao, St. John School, Mon; Mrs. Shongnyu Konyak, St. Joseph School, Mon; Mr. D.C.H. Dey, Eastern School, Mon; Mr. P.W. Nyeiwwang Konyak, Baptist High School Monyakshu Town and Mr. Huong Daniel, Principal Sacred Heart School, Mon.
The highlights of the day-long celebration were: Welcome song by Government Higher Secondary School, Mon; Significance of Teachers’ Day by Christ King School; Cinematic Dance by St. Mary’s School; Couple Dance by Holy Cross School; Poem Recitation by Sacred Heart School; Axis Crew by GHS Mon Town-C; Trio by Model School; African Dance by Eastern School; Cheer Leaders Dance by St. John’s School; Skit by Little Flower School; Special Number by GHS Mon Town-D; Creative Dance by Konjong Higher Secondary School; Ethnic Attire Show by St. Joseph’s School; Hip hop dance by Konjong Higher Secondary Boys and Lunch for Teachers at Walo Guest House, Mon.
The programme concluded with vote of thanks by Rongsenlila, District Education Officer Mon. The programme was jointly organized by the District Administration and The Department of Education, Mon. The programme was attended by Teachers and Students of various Schools of Mon town.
Phek’s district’s sub-division Pfutsero also celebrated Teacher’s Day with great fervor and awards on September 5 in the conference hall of additional deputy commissioner office of Pfutsero.
On the occasion, Principal, Pfutsero College, Dr. Watijungshi Jamir who was the guest speaker reminded the teachers as to why teacher’s day is celebrated all over India. He gave tribute to the teachers serving under the division and extended gratitude to all the teachers, who are moulding and shaping the students. He also noted that teachers are not ordinary persons but are considered as noble persons and the profession is admired by all sections of the people. He also stated that teachers should encourage students to compete in this competitive world where the weapons to compete are reading, speaking, writing and thinking. He also cited that there are four categories of teachers that Mediocre teacher tells, Good teacher explains, Superior teacher demonstrates and the Greatest teacher inspires and motivates.
