You may not remember the formulas and equations you learned in school but definitely remember your favourite teachers! No matter how much they scolded or punished you, even for smallest reasons such as forgetting your notebook, teachers are part of the cherished memories of school and college time.
We all know how much a good teacher can influence our lives but do we take out the time to tell them that? And thus a day like Teacher’s Day holds significance. Teacher’s Day is an important event because teachers are the strongest pillar of our society. To show gratitude and respect towards the work they do, Teacher’s Day is celebrated on 5th September every year in India since 1962. The day marks the birthday of Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, a great scholar and academician and a renowned writer, who served as the second President of India.
Teachers have an immense impact on a student’s life and play an integral role in shaping their future. Their job is not limited to teaching just the subject, they are mentors, guides, and role models to students. They are also responsible for instilling values and morals in children, developing critical thinking and making them disciplined. They support the students both academically and emotionally. Our favourite classes weren’t those in which we studied a lot, but the ones in which the teacher would tell their life stories and motivate us.
Many educational institutions hold events at their level to honour teachers. There are functions in schools and colleges which are full of fun and fervour. Sometimes, the students themselves organise such events. These events are not always formal. They can be fun, amusing and entertaining too, with dance competitions, singing challenges, funny skits and lots of games. This kind of celebration also forms a special personal bond between teachers and students. This helps when students are struggling either emotionally or academically and teachers can go out of the way to help them.
Although most teachers don’t accept any gifts, a token of appreciation such as a pen or a memento will help them keep the memory forever. You can also give them a fun gift such as a gift card for ‘one hour of silent class’, or a mug that says ‘from the worst class ever’. Use your inside jokes to make it memorable.
A teacher can be anyone. We learn a little, every day, from a lot of different people. Your parents, siblings and even friends can be that person. Teacher’s Day should be used as a day to thank those people who have helped you learn something new or shaped your personality.
If you slept through your literature classes and are now struggling to write heart-touching teacher’s day wishes, here’s a list to help you out!
Final thoughts:
Teacher’s day shouldn’t be just another day that you celebrate and forget. The day should be used as an opportunity to thank your teachers for the effort they put in for every student, and also to become a better student in life too.
A heartfelt message to your teachers is sufficient to bring a smile on their face on this day. It will make them feel remembered, even if by just one person. It will feel like a win in life. If you want to make this day memorable for them, you can always organise a reunion of your class, and they’ll be overwhelmed to know where their little students have reached today in life. And it’ll be special to know that they even played a role in that.
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