The Department of School Education Tuensang organized a grand celebration in honor of Teacher's Day on the 5th of September, 2023, at the Town Hall Tuensang. The event featured Lithrongla Tongpi Rutsa, Deputy Commissioner of Tuensang, as the esteemed Special Guest.
During her address, Deputy Commissioner Tuensang expressed her heartfelt gratitude to the teachers for their unwavering dedication and hard work in shaping the future of students. She emphasized the pivotal role that teachers play as the backbone of society, nurturing students from their early years and instilling discipline and good behavior, considering students spend a significant portion of their time at school.
Deputy Commissioner commended teachers posted in villages for their assistance to the District Administration and their valuable support in documentation processes within government offices.
Furthermore, Rutsa encouraged teachers to serve as role models for their students by exemplifying good behavior. She also addressed the issue of proxy attendance, noting that it not only sets a negative example but also hampers the students' future prospects. She called upon teachers to fulfill their duties to the utmost when assigned responsibilities.
As part of the Teachers' Day celebration, the following teachers were honored with District Awards: Toshienla A/T from Holy Angel School. Wongto Lamchi Chang, Hindi Teacher at GHS Sangsangnyu. Chubalemla Chang, G/T at GHS Longtang and Zuthunglo Ovung, G/T at GHS Hakushang.
The program was chaired by Behola Sangtam, District Project Assistant at NECTAR, with an invocation delivered by Achungla Chang, Associated Pastor at TTBL. Tali Jamir, Assistant District Education Officer Tuensang, delivered the welcome speech. The event also featured special performances, including a musical number from Holy Angel School, teacher identification by Baptist Thangyen Higher Secondary School, a dramatic act from St. John Higher Secondary School, and a special presentation by GMS 3rd NAP Saksi.
The Vote of Thanks was delivered by Nyamo Lotha, Sub-Divisional Education Officer Longkhim. Teachers and students from both private and government schools attended the celebration.
(Chingmak, IA Tuensang)
