Teachers’ Day Celebrated with Guru Puja and Appreciation Certificates at Chalana Upper Primary School

Sinapali, September 5 (Kalinga Focus): Teachers’ Day was celebrated with enthusiasm and reverence at Chalana Upper Primary School under Sinapali Block on Saturday, highlighting the importance of respect for teachers and discipline among students. The school premises turned festive with a warm display of the bond between teachers and students. The programme was held under the chairmanship of Headmaster Pradeep Kumar Joshi. Retired teachers Bidyut Khamari and Sarangapani Dandsena attended the event as guests, while School Management Committee President Arun Nial was also present. Teachers Mamita Pattajoshi, Baishnab Meher, Sumitra Meher and Ugresan Hans spoke on the significance of Teachers’ Day, the selfless bond between teachers and students, and the importance of discipline in student life. They advised the students to make education, discipline, morality and good character the foundation of their lives. As part of the celebration, appreciation certificates were presented to students from different classes for their disciplined conduct. Akriti Bag of Class IV, Yajnaseni Mishra of Class V, Prince Bishi of Class VI, Sanghamitra Nayak of Class VII and Nirupama Mishra of Class VIII were felicitated for maintaining disciplined behaviour. Class VI was also selected as the Best Disciplined Class and awarded an appreciation certificate. At the beginning of the programme, Baishnab Meher welcomed the guests and other dignitaries. Mamita Pattajoshi proposed the vote of thanks at the conclusion. On the occasion of Teachers’ Day, the students performed Guru Puja for their teachers and sought their blessings. The entire programme presented a meaningful example of students’ respect for their teachers while promoting discipline, good character and values in school life.