Teachers’ Day is celebrated to mark the birth anniversary of the second President of India
Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan which falls on September 5. This great scholar , diplomat
and eminent educator believed that teachers are the nation builders and must be held with
reverence in the society and therefore he wished his birth day to be observed as Teachers’
Day.
This year DAV Public School, Lawrence Road , Amritsar has got the privilege to host the
celebrations of Teachers’ Day under the aegis of Sahodaya Schools Complex, Amritsar,
Gurdaspur & Tarn Taran on 1st September, 2018. Sh. O.P. Soni , Education Minister ,
Punjab will grace the occasion as the Chief Guest of the day. Keeping up with the
tradition of honouring the Principal & teachers on this momentous occasion, 5 Principals
& 125 teachers i. e one best teacher of the year each from the public schools under
Sahodaya Schools Complex and the Principal of that school will be honoured for their
distinguished service.
President Sahodaya Schools Complex, Sh. Dharamvir ji Principal Sri Guru Harkrishan
Sen.Sec. Public School, in his message said that teachers are an inspiring hope for the
society and a nation can progress under the guidance of the enlightening teachers. He
saluted the teachers of the city for their dedication and hoped to bring a positive change in
the society with their contribution.
Dr. Neera Sharma, the Principal of the host school expressed her happiness at the great
honour bestowed upon the school to host this year’s celebration. She said that teachers are
the role model for the students and their good work must be recognised. She added that it
was an honour and joy for her to welcome all the great and eminent Principals and the
teachers of the city on this auspicious occasion.