{"id":12951,"date":"2017-09-05T23:39:36","date_gmt":"2017-09-05T23:39:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/151.106.38.4\/2017\/09\/05\/teachers-day-celebrated-across-nagaland\/"},"modified":"2017-09-05T23:39:36","modified_gmt":"2017-09-05T23:39:36","slug":"teachers-day-celebrated-across-nagaland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nagalandpost.net\/index.php\/2017\/09\/05\/teachers-day-celebrated-across-nagaland\/","title":{"rendered":"Teachers\u2019 Day celebrated across Nagaland"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img src=\/old_site\/><\/p>\n<div>The 56th Teachers\u2019 Day was celebrated with pomp and gaiety all over Nagaland on September 5, as a tribute to the teachers on their special day.&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div>Dimapur district common teacher\u2019s day celebration was held at, covenant hall, Christian Higher Secondary School (CHSS) Dimapur with deputy commissioner (DC) Dimapur Kesonyu Yhome as chief guest. Expressing his gratitude towards the teachers on behalf of the district administration, chief guest in his speech pointed that teachers have been the role model and the guiding light for everyone since childhood. \u201cIf we look at our society today and state, teachers have made immense contribution towards the society\u201d, he added. He maintained that in 1951, much before the statehood the literacy rate of Nagaland was 10.5 percent but as per 2011 census the literacy has shot up from 10 percent to 79.5 percent which showed immense contribution of the teachers whose contributions was much beyond statistics and figures. &nbsp;Yhome asserted that the responsibility and assignment of teachers have grown tremendously in the last 50 to 60 years. He said they have not only been dealing with education and knowledge but have been dealing with host of issues which has become a challenge in the 21st century. &nbsp;DC challenged the teachers to enlighten and educate the society and was optimistic that they would reignite a sense of responsibility, accountability and humanity that alone could take the society towards peace, progress and prosperity. &nbsp;Yhome further lauded the teachers for building a society, a character and personality. Significance of the day was shared by Livingstone Higher Secondary School (LHSS) Dimapur chairman and All Nagaland Private School Association (ANPSA) president, Andrew Ahoto. The programme highlighted felicitation of the awardees which was followed by various cultural items presented by the students of different schools of Dimapur.Later vote of thanks was delivered by SDEO, Niuland Piholo Swuneto. (Staff Reporter)<\/div>\n<div>KIPHIRE: Teacher\u2019s Day celebration in Kiphire was held at Hopongkyu memorial hall Kiphire with chief judicial magistrate (CJM) Kiphire, Mezivolu T Therieh as the chief guest. The programme was jointly organized by Education department Kiphire in collaboration with judicial magistrate office Kiphire. Welcome address was delivered by district education officer Kiphire, Deenabandhu Panda while vote of thanks was delivered by President, ANSTA Kiphire Unit, Liseba Sangtam.Merit student Award 2017 was also given by Kiphire District Private School Association. On the occasion, ten teachers were awarded District Award 2017. Teachers were entertained with songs and chorography. The programme was chaired by Pilila of Loyola Hr.Secondary School Kiphire. Teacher\u2019s day celebration was also held at Government Higher Secondary School Kiphire. The programme was organized by the students of GHSS Kiphire. (Correspondent)&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div>ASK: Agape School Kiphire (ASK) celebrated the day with students, teachers and well wishers at the school campus. Administrator of the school expressed gratitude to the teaching faculties for rendering selfless sacrifice in shaping the young minds to see to it that they become responsible citizen in the society. After the program the administrator along with students\u2019 teachers and students visited the District Hospital Kiphire and handed over Rs 25,000\/- towards poor patient welfare fund in the name of Teachers Day 2017. Kitoka who spoke on behalf of teachers\u2019 encouragef the students not to give up dreams but to pursue one\u2019s dream and also reminded teachers to reason and reflect on this day. Litsazi spoke on behalf of the students. Other hightlights were special song by tiny tots, choreography, folk song, folk fusion, skit, dance etc. (Correspondent)<\/div>\n<div>LONGLENG: In Longleng the day was celebrated at Bautung Government Higher Secondary School Auditorium Longleng organized by the School department Longleng district. Delivering the significance of Teachers\u2019 Day, sub-divisional education officer (SDEO) Longleng, S. Bendang Longkumer said teachers\u2019 day was celebrated all over India to pay tribute to the teachers for their precious contributions in moulding the future of the students as well as towards the society and country. He also asserted that teaching was the mother of all professions and that every teacher should embrace them. On the occasion eight teachers were awarded district teacher award 2017 which was led by A. Shamthai Phom H\/mistress GHSS Longleng. The names of awardees are:Y.Bendag Phom G\/T &nbsp;Government High School Bhumnyu; Raju Baruah A\/T Phom Lempong School Longleng; N.Sheilang Phom D\/T Government High School Yaongyimchen; M.Shahho Phom A\/T Government High School Yongnyah; P.Yongkai Phom H\/T Government High School Pongo; N.Talusang Phom H\/T Government Middle School Shayung; Lungkala Phom P\/T Government Primary School Nyengching; L. Longpom P\/T Government Primary School Shemnyuching. &nbsp;Earlier, the programme was compered by Shingkam Phom and Metchei Phom, invocation by N. Tanlei Phom, associate pastor LTBC. Welcome address was delivered by C.Henow Phom principal Bautung Government Higher Secondary School followed by group songs presented by Christian High School and St.Josephs\u2019 School Longleng. Vote of thanks was proposed by G.S Rao TOT ERBC Longleng while benediction was said by N.Manchem Phom TOT. (Correspondent)<\/div>\n<div>PFUTSERO: A combined teachers day celebration was held at Pfutsero organized by Pfutsero Town Schools Association (PTSA) with minister for Environment, Forest &amp; Climate Change, Neiba Kronu as chief guest. The program was chaired by Rev. Yiepetso Wezah principal Baptist Theological College. The chief guest in his speech congratulated the teachers and students for their laudable work. While appreciating the PTSA for organizing such event in a grand manner he reminisced about 2014 when he and his wife had attended the 1st PTSA organized teachers day and he had committed financial assistance to the PTSA for awarding deserving teachers and meritorious students every year. He lamented the sorry state of infrastructure and teachers position in other parts of Nagaland and said that Pfutsero area students were lucky that they had dedicated teachers and good infrastructure. He also informed the gathering that opening of a science stream college for Pfutsero has been approved and the skill development centre will be functional by next year. School students, head of institutions, teachers and also students of two colleges attended the programme. Opening prayer was pronounced by Rev. Dr. Kowepe Kabul mission director CBCC while welcome address was delivered by Mese Kapfo SDEO Pfutsero. Cultural items were presented by BTC and Nazareth School. Vote of thanks was delivered by Thekho Rova secretary PTSA.&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div>TUENSANG: Tuensang district celebrated the day at Government Higher Secondary School auditortum, Tuensang town. According to DIPR report, executive secretary, CBLT, A. Jonathan, said, the event marks the contribution and dedication of teachers for the students, and was aimed to show love and respect for the teachers. Pastor, KBC, Tuensang, S. Mono said the invocation prayer. Other highlights of the programme included a play by students from Christian Hills School, special songs by students of Trinity School and GHSS, Thangjam, and choreography by St. John Hr. Sec School. SDEO, Noklak, Marnungba delivered the vote of thanks.<\/div>\n<div>MOKOKCHUNG: In Mokokchung the event was organized by the Ao Students\u2019 Conference (AKM), &nbsp;at the town hall, with a large attendance of teaching and students community of the district where retired commissioner &amp; secretary, Thangi Manen attended as the chief guest. Thangi Manen described that \u2018teaching is a science as well as an art\u2019. She said teachers\u2019 were role models who had the right solution to every problem of their pupils. &nbsp;Thangi Manen further advised the teaching community to be prepared and equally equipped with the present massive advancement in economic, social, political and technology, global scenario, where knowledgebase is a pre-requisite for a successful person. To the students community, she said that \u2018becoming a responsible citizen is best tribute to the &nbsp;teachers\u2019. Earlier, short speeches were delivered by ADC Mangba Phom and deputy DEO Rowaienla and the key note address by AKM president ImkongwatiLongkumer. A special prayer for the teachers was said by MTBA pasor Rev. Ponen Longchar. A special song was presented by Tiasola of EDHSS while a short play was enacted by the students of Children School. (Correspondent)<\/div>\n<div>MON: In Mon district celebration was held at council hall, Mon, organized by School Education with ADC, Mon, C. Shanavas as the special guest. DIPR reported that Shanavas congratulating the district teacher awardees, said, \u201cbeing a teacher is the biggest award itself.\u201d He urged the teachers to teach and love the students irrespective of their standard, and the students to love and respect their teachers. The recipients of the district teachers\u2019 award are: N. Ongpha Konyak, GPS Chinglong A; Arbind Kumar Singh, GHSS, Naginimora; Anand Prakash Singh, GMS, Yannyu; W. Thonhong Konyak, GMS, Lampong Sheanghah; Y. Puphong Konyak, GMS, S\/Mokok; S. Welu Konyak, GHSS, Mon; B. Bujat Konyak, GMS, Zakho; W. Ayom Konyak, GPS, Shangnyu; W. Ben Narola, Christ King School, Mon; Shanku Das, Konjong Hr. Sec. School, Mon; Gangjah Wangha, St. Joseph School, Mon; and Akoon Konyak, Sacred Heart School, Mon.<\/div>\n<div>ZUNHEBOTO: Zunheboto district celebrated at town hall, Zunheboto with SDO (C) Sadar, Temjennaro Longkumer as the chief guest. DIPR reported that Longkumer said, teachers who are working tirelessly with dedication to shape the students were the back bone of society. She further encouraged the teachers to rededicate and renew their passion and zeal towards their profession in moulding and uplifting the students. The teachers awarded with District Level Teachers\u2019 Award for 2017 are Oketo Z Chishi, Post Graduate Teacher; Y. Vitoshe Sema, Graduate Teacher; Vitoshe Y. Sheqhi, Graduate Teacher; N.Hutoi Chophy, Graduate Teacher; Bokato T. Sema, Graduate Teacher; Y. Shikato Sema, Primary Teacher; Mughshi Jimo, Primary Teacher; Viheli V, Primary Teacher; Kihoto Sema, Primary Teacher and Mughabeto K Zhimo, Assistant Teacher (10). SDEO, Zunheboto, Nitoli Khulu, delivered the welcome address. Cornerstone Higher Secondary School presented a special song, while power point presentation on \u2018Swaach Bharat and Technology: Promises and Challenges\u2019 was presented by students from Love Dale Higher Secondary School. Students from Woodland Higher Secondary School, GMS, South Point East and Eden Garden School delivered speeches on behalf of the students. Students of Olympic Higher Secondary School, Step by Step School and Shovishe Memorial Government High School made special appearances. Pastor, ZTSBC, Dr. Daniel Chishi blessed the teachers in the programme. The programme was chaired by Vincent H. Sukhalu and recorded by Kivika Zhimo. Assistant Headmaster, GHSS, Kanili Chishi pronounced the vote of thanks.<\/div>\n<div>BHS &amp; GHSS Jalukie: Baptist High School (BHS) and Government Higher Secondary School (GHSS), Jalukie celebrated the day at their respective school campuses. The 36th Assam Rifles, Jalukie donated tent house for the function at Baptist High School. Special songs, dances, solos, choreographies and fashion show marked the celebration in both the schools.<\/div>\n<div>MGMHSS: MGM Hr. Sec. School (MGMHSS) organized teacher\u2019s day program at school campus from. The program started with invocation prayer by Eyingi Yanthan. Variety of programs was performed by students of nursery to Class 12. &nbsp;The program started with lightening of lamp in front of the picture of Dr. S. Radhakrishnan. School Captain Chingmei delivered welcome speech. In his address the School Principal reminded the students that \u201cTeaching is the one profession that creates all other professions\u201d. He urged the teachers three things, teach with passion, teach with dedication and teach with love. The students in reciprocate has to learn with passion, learn with dedication and learn with love for better tomorrow. &nbsp;Catherine Ezung, vice-captain, proposed vote of thanks, and benediction by Kuvutoli. Teachers were presented with gifts from student\u2019s side and from St. Thomas Mission Society. &nbsp;<\/div>\n<div>CHSS: Christian Hr. Sec. School Dimapur, honoured their teachers with classic melodies, slide show of teachers\u2019 candid moments, violin recital, beat box and dances. Programme was graced by chief medical officer, Dimapur, Dr. Vikato Kinimi who praised the teachers as makers of great people. He also encouraged students to have good relationship with teachers, such as A. Kevichusa and Dr. Mayangnokcha.&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div>SCSC: Sangto Christain School Chessore (SCSC) celebrated teachers day at Chessore village Baptist Church. School chairman and managing director, Lakiumong expressed his outmost gratitude to the teachers for toiling throughout the year in spite of so many obstacles to bring out the best. &nbsp;School headmaster, K. Keyoungkhum expressed his gratitude to his teaching staff for standing and cooperating with him. Earlier, the programme was chaired by Danrito and Khungrito and invocation prayer was pronounced by CVBC pastor Doki Allen.&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div>PVHSS: Pranab Vidyapith Higher Secondary School (PVHSS), Dimapur celebrated the day with principal of the school, Monoj Bhattacharjee. He reminded the teachers about their responsibilities as nation-builders. Headmaster of the school, Lakshman Chandra Das, spoke about the illustrious life of Dr. S. Radhakrishnan. Students also conveyed their best regards to the teachers seeking their blessings. Various cultural programme was highlighted during the programme. &nbsp;The programme was graced in the presence and blessings of secretary of the institution, Swami Chinmayanandaji Maharaj.<\/div>\n<div>MITE: Modern Institute of Teacher Education (MITE) Kohima celebrated Teachers\u2019 Day at the college auditorium. Significance of the day was delivered by Newkai of 3rd semester. &nbsp;Student-teachers enthralled the audience through their various performances. MITE, managing director Pelee Hekha, exhorted the gathering about the importance of skill-based education and its significance with changing times.&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div>SCHE: Salesian College of Higher Education (SCHE) celebrated teachers\u2019 day at SCHE auditorium. SCHE, principal Fr. Dr. Policarp Xalxo exhorted both the students and teachers to strive towards excellence and quality education. Rector of SCHE, Fr. Tom Karthik in his speech asserted that teachers play a vital role in making society a better place to live in. &nbsp;On behalf of the faculty, SCHE assistant professor Vitsino Haikam, lauded the students for their affability and respect, and for honouring the teachers in a fitting manner. The programme witnessed songs, video presentation, dances, teachers\u2019 day address, skit and comedy. Later, friendly basketball match was played between the staff and the students.&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div>PCS: Pike Central School also celebrated the day at its school campus, Sematila Dimapur.&nbsp;<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The 56th Teachers\u2019 Day was celebrated with pomp and gaiety all over Nagaland on September 5, as a tribute to the teachers on their special day.&nbsp; Dimapur district common teacher\u2019s day celebration was held at, covenant hall, Christian Higher Secondary School (CHSS) Dimapur with deputy commissioner (DC) Dimapur Kesonyu Yhome as chief guest. 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