A Salute To Our Teachers - Vivekavardhini High School
Balloons,
flowers, streamers and a colourful banner with loads of heartfelt messages; the
teachers of Vivekavardhini High School
couldn’t have asked for more. The excitement of Teacher’s Day was palpable.
This is one day of the year that children get to express their adulation and gratitude for their teachers, and
as expected, the students spared no effort in making their teachers feel
special and appreciated. The teachers were honoured with flowers and beautiful
idols of Lord Ganesh, as a token of their love. They had an elaborate program
planned, which included songs dance and speeches.
Mimicry of the teachers by
one of the students had everyone in splits. The act not just showcased the girl’s talent but it also made one
realize how impressionable and observant children are of their teachers. Children learn best by observation and
teachers carry the huge responsibility of setting a good example. The teachers
at VVHS are well aware of this fact, as Mrs. Selvi, a teacher there, very
eloquently said, “ It is the responsibility of a teacher to not just provide
academic knowledge but to instill good habits in children and mold them so that
they grow up to be good human beings.”
Mrs. Latha, the Head Mistress aspired to
be a teacher from her childhood days, and being here is now a dream come true.
Though she is very happy to be in this profession, she does not reflect the same sentiment towards the provisions of
the RTE Act. “Promoting students irrespective of whether they are deserving or
not, has made children lax and less motivated, posing a huge challenge for
teachers.” Parents and students alike seem to have lost any value for
education. While people are complaining of lack of good teachers, it is time we
think in terms of providing committed teachers like these with systems and
provision which will complement their efforts.
--Meena Shankar
--Meena Shankar
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