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Nagaland Post, Dimapur Tuesday, September 6, 2016

Teachers’ Day celebrated across the state

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(L-R) 1. Students presenting welcome song on the occasion of Teachers’ Day at Mount Hermon School. 2. Moasangba Jamir being felicitated by the president CKT today at the program. 3. Cambridge High School students presenting cultural song. 4. DC speaking as the chief guest. (NP) 5. Advisor to CM Nagaland, Merentoshi R. Jamir and Director Higher Education, I. Alempokba along with officials and Teachers Day awardees at Town Hall, Mokokchung. (DIPR) Dimapur, SEP 5 (NPN): Along with the rest of the country, Mount Hermon School, Model Colony Purana Bazaar, celebrated Teachers’ Day by organising a grand ceremony in the school complex here on Monday. Speaking at the function, school administrator, B. P. Pradhan, conveyed happy Teachers’ Day greetings to all the teachers of the school in particular and all the teachers of the nation in general.

He thanked the teachers for their hard work and services towards shaping and building the career of the students who, he stated, are the future of the society.

Earlier, the celebration started with invocation by Ngyum, welcome song by class VIII students and cake cutting by school madam. KG students presented an action song followed by group dance

by Gracy and friends.

Further, the function saw various performances and presentations by students under the tutelage of Mariam, Akali, Suman, Neino, Sarita, Lanu, Suraj, Vitoli, Jami, and Sunnyall teachers of the school.

Later, the school administrator distributed prizes to winners of the art competition followed by lucky draw for all teachers. The programme cul-

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minated with benediction by Khusbu. (Staff Reporter) M O KO KC H U N G : Along with the rest of the country, Mokokchung also joined in observing teacher’s day celebration at various places where the respective students’ union organized programs to mark the day and pay rich tributes to teachers. At Chuchuyimpang village under Mokokchung district, the Chuchuyimpang Students’ Union (CKT) organized the program at the community hall. Gracing the occasion, senior advisor Mokokchung Chambers of Commerce and Industries, Moasangba Jamir as the special invitee said teachers were the only ones who could change ordinary human beings into extraordinary lives, holding the highest office in the world. He added that teachers were the “moulders” and “shapers” of future generations and further stated “our hopes and expectations for a greater and exemplary society lie in you”. He continued saying that as “we” live in a fast paced changing world where professionalism has taken the centre stage of work culture, teachers were in a profession where they mentor and impart knowledge and skills in a child to become a professional in his or her field.

He said that to be of such an influence teachers needed to be equipped with all the required qualities. He quipped that one needed to have global thinking as innovative, dedicated teachers to let society grow with positive attitude towards life. Teachers should be the facilitators in instilling minds that can think and question critically and constructively so as to enable young minds to think out of the box in a stagnant society like ours, he added.

He also stated that “our society today is full of challenges where we need people with positive attitudes and constructive minds”. Only an efficient teacher can bring out these qualities through education, he added. He encouraged the teachers that with their patience love and care they could transform the most disinterested, irritating and restless student into an asset for society.

This will eventually transcend our society to greater heights, he added as “teaching is a noble job and you are the ‘builders of the nation’”.

He also said that earlier there were countable government schools that produced towering personalities, but today, there were hundreds of schools mushrooming all over

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the state and it was disheartening to see very few come out successfully to serve the society. Therefore, it was a challenge and a herculean task for teachers to mould and guide students so that responsible and conscientious politicians, missionaries, entrepreneurs, teachers, doctors, engineers, etc. would be generated to reform the already degraded land, he concluded.

In another programme celebrated at Longzung Middle School, Chuchuyimlang, Monday, ‘2nd Immakmangyang Award for Excellence in Teaching’ was awarded to Sanentola of Government Primary School, Imlang. Sanentola received the award from amongst the teaching staffs of 3 GPS and 1 GMS, present at Chuchuyimlang village.

While delivering short speeches, the deputy director of School Education, Temjennaro stated teaching as the noblest profession of all. While celebrating the day, she urged the teachers to re-dedicate and commit themselves to the profession with all sincerity. Reminding them that the teachers hold the future in their classrooms, which according to her, should be treated with upmost responsibility.

Deputy Mission Director,

SMA (SSA), Kukhiye Sema was full of praise towards the noble initiative of Village Education Board, Village Council and the Church of Chuchuyimlang, which he said was the only known locally initiated award for teachers in the state, without any governmental assistance. The Village Council chairman, Aosanen Pongen pointed out that the uniqueness of ‘Teachers’ Day’, as the only ‘profession’ to be marked in the annual calendar, to be celebrated. Thus, he said, it was a celebration of gratitude and reflection, to re-dedicate in the noble profession.

The significance of the day was delivered by joint director, NEILIT Chuchu town, Er. Daniel Meren and the elucidation of Immakmangyang Award for Excellency in Teaching by Rtd. joint director, Odimatsung, while the award was presented by Rtd. DIS and convenor of the award committee, I Akang Longchar.

Welcome address was delivered

by VEC chairman, Lanumatong and vote of thanks by VEC member, Longjang. Scripture reading and invocation was said

by CBC pastor, T Lima and the benediction by Rtd teacher, I Satem. The programme was chaired by associate pastor (W) CBC, Imsunaro and special

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items were presented by the students of GMS Longzung, GPS Impang, GPS Monga and GPS Imlang.

KIPHIRE: The Teachers’ Day programme was held at Hopongkyu Memorial with deputy commissioner Kiphire, Sedevikho Khro as the chief guest. DC while referring to teachers at the builder of the nation, said that many teachers at present have lost their sincerity and devotion in the teaching job. He said that many government teachers nowadays have lost confidence on themselves as they could not send their children to the government school where they themselves were teaching. DC encouraged the teachers to give more interest in their teaching job.

He said that many government teachers were well qualified and experienced, however he lamented that the result of the government schools were zero. “While celebrating teachers day today, we need to retrospect and put more effort to push up the government schools,” DC emphasized. He further said that with the coming of science and technology the world was shrinking and thus teachers should know the technique of teaching their students.

DEO Kiphire, Deena-

bandhu Panda delivered the welcome address while general secretary of Kiphire District Private Schools Association said vote of thanks. Highlights of the day were songs from Agape School Kiphire, traditional songs by Cambridge High School, group dance by Holy Cross School and entertainment by Eastern Christian School Kiphire. Importance of the day was delivered by Loyola Hr. Sec. School Kiphire.

District teachers award was also given to the awardees.

MON: In Mon district the occasion was celebrated at council hall, Mon town with deputy commissioner, W. Honje Konyak as the chief guest. Speaking on the occasion W. Honje Konyak said ‘teachers’ are the backbone of society and nation’ and that “teaching is a profession that teaches all profession”, he said the teachers played vital role in moulding and shaping the life of a student towards making them become ideal citizen of a nation. According to him, apart from the formal teaching in the schools, there were a lot of informal course carried out in preparing to teach. Therefore the teachers should be honoured and respected by society and general public at large, he added. He also advised the

students to pay respect to the teachers by bowing their head as a sign of gratitude.

Some few characteristics on good teaching, according to the DC were passion, patience, being flexible to changing situation and circumstances, style accompanied with fun and entertainment where the students could learn better with fun.

Congratulating the awardees he reminded them that it was a responsibility and a task ahead of them to rededicate and work harder. 15 teachers were awarded for the year 2016 based on their meritorious service and contribution to the field of education in Mon district.

Awardees were Job M K, Little Flower School Mon, Prakash Chettry, St. John’s School Mon, L. Ngapnon, Eastern School Mon, Robikant Dey, Model School Mon, Shahkai Konyak, GPS T/chingnyu ‘A’, Dipankar Panigrahi, GMS Kongan, K. Pongshong Konyak, GPS Goching, J. Chingtick Konyak, GPS Wakching ‘D’, N. Toang Konyak, GPS Wakching ‘B’, Sagar Chandra Ghosh, GHS Loakkun, Chahmong Konyak, GHS Mon town ‘C’, Subhash sah, GHSS Mon, H.Hamloi Konyak, GHSS Mon, M.A Yamlau Konyak GHS Bumei and W.Bandai konyak, GSP Apao. (Correspondent)

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(L-R) 6. Addl. SP Tuensang, Longpoksang Lemtur speaking at the Teachers’ Day celebration in Tuensang. 7. SDO (C) Sadar Zunheboto, Holohon Yepthomi addressing the Teachers’ Day celebration at Zunheboto. 8. Project Director, DRDA Wokha, Thungdeno Mozhui along with awardees with other officials during the Teachers’ Day celebration at Town Hall, Wokha. 9. Minister for Roads & Bridges Y. Vikheho Swu speaking at the teachers’ day celebration at Town Hall, Pughoboto. (DIPR) 10. Pfutsero Town Teachers’ Day combined celebration.

AKM: Rich tributes and accolades were bestowed on teachers on the occasion of the 55th teachers day celebration held at town hall, Mokokchung organized by Ao Students’ Conference (AKM). Speaking on the occasion as the chief guest, advisor to the chief minister of Nagaland Merentoshi R. Jamir stated that teaching was the noblest profession as they moulded lives through their selfless dedication and service and teachers deserved all the respect and accolades.

He called upon the teachers to inculcate social values in the young minds. Guest of honour, director, Higher Education, I. Alempokba while speaking on the occasion maintained that teachers were agents of renaissance in the field of education. While touching upon on the need for adequate infrastructure to provide quality education and to do away with the complacency attitudes, he said every section of the society should get involved.

Highlight of the programme include presentation of teachers awards. special songs and one act play by school students. During the programme, district teachers awards and subdivisional teachers awards were given away by the Merentoshi R.Jamir and I.Alempokba, respectively.

The awardees were I. Martemsu G/T GHS Yajang, Toshienla L/T GHS Alongkima, Meyalepden G/T Yimyu Mokokchung, Moatemsu G/T GPS Manglalepden, NarotemlaAo G/T Don Bosco School Tuli, T. Ayula G/T GHS Longchem, L. Amenba AlingerSr.G/T GHS Changki, Meyijungla T. G/T GHSS N.I

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Jamir, Limawapang P/T GMS Salukong, Chakpa, Temjenmerenla G/T GHS Dilong, S. Imlitemjen Aier teacher in charge GPS Khanimu, Limawati P/T GHS Unger, Nukshienla P/T teacher in charge GMS Lonchara, T. Lima Jamir P/T GPS Dongdong, Asangma, Temsurenba G/T GHS Longsa.

Sub-divisional teacher awardees were Drenshah P/T GMS Marepkong Mokokchung, Temjennungba P/T GMS Kupza, Temsurenla P/T GPS Arjuma Mokokchung, T. Nungsangmeren GT Yajen Aier GHS Mopungchuket, T.N Alem P/T GHS Chuchuyimpang, Arenlila Aier P/T GHS Pongentula Mokokchung, L.Anungla Aier P/T GHS Yisemyong, Watiangshi P/T GHS Longkhum, Temjenkokla H/T Town Higher Secondary School, Mokokchung, Bendangmeren H/T Imsutemjen Memorial Higher secondary School, Mokokchung.

TUENSANG: The programme was held at GHSS Auditorium, Tuensang attended by teachers from within Tuensang district along with students. 28 teachers were also given district awards. Addl. SP Tuensang, Longpoksang Lemtur was the special guest, congratulated the district awardees and gave a brief history of how teachers day was founded to honour the teachers. He said that teachers have to play multi roles like facilitator, mentor, coordinate with other teachers, PTA, information tools, councilor, discipliner etc which makes its job more complex and vast and yet has become necessary for the complete education system. He exhorted the teachers by saying “a teacher affects

eternity”. He also gave away certificates of excellence to the district awardees. The welcome address was given by I. Sashi Ao Dy. DEO Tuensang while vote of thanks was initiated by Jongshimongla, SDEO Tuensang. Teachers were honored with tokens by students of GHS, Hakushang whereas students of Holy Cross School, 3rd NAP School gave teachers day speech. A special number was presented by students of Eklavya Residential School, Tuensang and choreography by the students of St Xavier’s School Tuensang.

ZUNHEBOTO: In Zunheboto the occasion was held at Town Hall, Zunheboto with SDO (C) Sadar, Zunheboto, Holohon Yepthomi as chief guest. Holohon said teachers were the backbone of the society and thanked the teaching fraternity for their tireless dedication in shaping the future generations of the country despite hardships. He also said teachers should be champions for their students. He said that teacher’s job was confined not only to teaching but also in bringing the students to the right path.

Holohon asked the teachers to be a role model for their students and also encouraged the teachers to have a strong inter-personal relationship with students so as to bring joy andhappiness. The chief guest also gave away awards to 26 teachers on the occasion. Other highlights of the programme included welcome address by principal,GHSS, Sunil Thakur, exhortation by president, SKK, Ninoto Awomi, welcome song

by Olympic Higher Secondary School, A tribute to Teachers from GMS, DC Hill and Step

by Step School, special prayer for teachers by Women Pastor, SBCZ, Kasheli Rotokha, special appearances from Bloomfield Hill School and St Anthony School and vote of thanks proposed by SDEO, NitoliKhulu.

The program was chaired by ZhekughaAssumi.

WOKHA: In Wokha the day was celebrated at Wokha town hall with project director, DRDA Wokha, Thungdeno Mozhui as the chief guest.

Sharing her thoughts and experiences as a student, the chief guest while addressing the gathering, said teachers motivate “us: and cited examples of great personalities all over the world. She said that teachers were the guides who played an important role in transforming a student into a responsible citizen and help them to reach their aims. She also said that their contributions are not only limited to schools. Teacher awardees were Pithunglo, Lamp School, Sungro, L. Abeni, GPS Chukitong, R. Shumbeno Lotha, Mount Sinai School, Abel, GHS Aitepyong, Mothsuthung Yanthan, GHS Longsa, Ashistha Narayan, GHS Yimpang, Zubemo Ovung, 7th NAP Bn, Unit School Bhandari, Loreni Ngullie, GMS Wokha Town ‘A’, Chumdemo GHS Sungro and R.N.James, GMS Soku.

Greeting on behalf of the organizers was delivered by Janbemo Humtsoe, significance of teachers day was proposed by principal, GHSS Wokha, Emilo Patton.

PUGHOBOTO: Pughoboto sub-division celebrated the day at town hall, Pughoboto with minister for Roads & Bridges Y. Vikheho Swu as the

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chief guest. Minister expressed his happiness to the district administration of Pughoboto sub-division and SDEO, Sumi Aphuyemi Teachers Welfare Association (SATWA) for jointly organizing the programme which he felt would go a long way to honour the teachers for their valuable contribution in imparting knowledge and for making a difference in “our: lives. Apart from academics, Swu said a good teacher motivates, guides and inspires the student in many good things and were like candles, molding and shaping the future of the students. Minister mentioned that at present there were 29 GPS, five GHS and four private schools under Pughoboto. He wished all the teachers for their outstanding contribution to society in shaping the future of the students. Minister appreciated ADC Pughoboto for restoring the Pughoboto high school building and supervising the repair & renovation of the GHS. He also gave away seven teachers day awards with cash and certificates to B.K. Ghosh, GHS Pughoboto, Satha Sema, GHS Ighanumi, Y.Vihoni, GMS Pughoboto, Y. Kakuto Chishi, GMS Pughoboto, Ahoto Kiho, GHS Asukiqa, Shanti Sharpa, NFS and Dal Bahadur Darnal, Mission School. Altogether 284 teachers attended the celebration. ADC Avelu Ruhogave the welcome address and significance of the day was read out by the SDEO, Pughoboto, Watisangla.

Sumi Aphuyemi Hoho president, Inavi Swu and SAKK president delivered short speeches.

New Foundation School, Pughoboto, GHS, and GMS,

Pughoboto presented special songs. Other highlights included choreography by Mission School, Pughoboto, drill display by DBS Lazamiand dance by GHS Pughoboto.

Tug of war and musical chair were also a part of the entertainment programme. Vote of thanks was delivered by coordinator EBRC Pughoboto Vihoto Sheqi who also chaired the programme.

PTSA: Pfutsero town celebrate combined teachers’ day 2016 at Pfutsero Sports Complex organized by Pfutsero Town School Association (PTSA) with deputy commissioner, Morohu Chotso as the chief guest. DC congratulated all the teachers for rendering selfless service for the upliftment of the society, he also congratulated all the teachers who were awarded for their service and the students who could stand out from their performance in their exam.

He also opined that teachers does noble job and also are planners, advisers, mentors, designers and the great artist of the future society. Welcome address was delivered by Nuvotsolu, SDEO Pfutsero, special songs were presented by Baptist School, TMTHSS and Pfutsero College, speech on behalf of the students was delivered by Nazareth School student and honouring of teachers by the CMHSS. All together 15 institutions with 4664 students and 311 teachers attended the occasion. Seven teachers were awarded by SDEO Pfutsero, fifteen (15) teachers representing 15 schools and colleges were given special award for their outstanding contribution namely Dr. Abeni Patton, asstt. pro-

fessor of BTC, Wezoko Chiero, of Baptist School, Luvelu Lea of CMHSS, Kevichule Rume of WCS, Krowelo-u Mero of Reku GPS, Shuduzo Curha of GMS Rukizu, Medozu Mero of Pfutsero Govt. College, Dichu Kapfo of KDS, Kazhuro of Nazareth School, Kedulhi Khape of GMS, Vengotsolu Tunyi of GPS Kikrunasa, Agumle Lungalang of Govt.

Hr. Secondary School, Kewele Mero of UCS, Jeeva Marbanian of TMTHSS and Vezobonu Kharutso of DIET, along with 27 outstanding students which was sponsored by parliament secy Planning & co-ordination, Evaluation, Monitoring Cell and Taxes Neiba Kronu.

Another category of award was sponsored by parliamentary secy Higher & Technical Education Deo Nukhu for the meritorious students with distinction in Science and Maths of HSLC exam and Class IX board exam from the Pfutsero town schools and 25 students awarded from different schools.

The function was led by Kelhika Kenye, vice principal GHSS, Pfutsero, invocation and blessing was pronounced by Rev. Dr. N. Chiero, senior pastor PTBC and the vote of thanks

by Lalboi Singsit, officiating principal PGCP. DMHSS: The management and students of the Dimapur Mission Higher Secondary School organized teachers’ day on Monday at DABA Town Fellowship. Speaking on the occasion on behalf of the management, Dr. Bendangjungshi, member of the School Governing Board wished the teachers all the happiness of the day and observed that behind every successful person

there was a dedicated teacher who had moulded a child to be a responsible person in the society. “Teachers are special people in our society so they deserve special tribute from all of us,” he said. He also encouraged the teachers to take more responsibility to produce morally strong and responsible men and women besides imparting academic education to correct the present corrupted situation in Nagaland. School governing board chairman, K.Temjen Jamir announced the nomination of Mereninla as the “The Teacher of the Year, 2016” and the award was giveaway by Dr. Maongkala Longchar, member of the school governing board. The management also presented teachers’ day gifts to all the teachers and supporting staff as a mark of their gratitude for their commitment and service rendered to the school children. Rev. Lima Jamir, associate pastor, DABA invoked the blessings and prayed for the school on the occasion.

The students presented songs, play and talks on the values of teachers.

SCSC: Sangto Christian School Chessore (SCSC) celebrated Teachers’ Day with more than 600 students and dignitaries from various organisations such as Chessore Area Public Forum (CAPF), CTSU CVSU, GBs attended the programme.

The programme was presided

by Limtsula and Dokhum. Vice president, CAPF, Kilongba and Solong of CVSU spoke on the importance of teachers in moulding today’s society while pastor spoke on the day’s significance. The programme ended with benediction by expastor CVBC, Kumkiuba.

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(L-R) 11. Teachers along with the board members of at DMHSS on the occasion of Teachers Day. 12. Students and dignitaries at Sangto Christian School Chessore. 13. EAC Chumukedima, Thungbemo Patton, along with the teachers of Agape School, Chumukedima, on the occasion of Teachers’ Day celebration on September 5.

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