At Kiphire, Teachers’ Day Celebration was held at Hopongkyu Memorial Hall, Kiphire with Dr.Phyobenthung, Principal of ZPGC as the Special Guest on 5th September 2025.
The Special Guest, in the programme, paid tributes to all the teachers saying that serving as a teacher is both a privilege and a responsibility, and urged teachers to be very sincere and careful to set an example for others to follow their good deeds. He also emphasised the importance of Teachers’ Day, as teachers are the beacons of guidance who influence our journey far beyond the classroom who instil knowledge, values and life skills that help us learn, grow and transform into our best selves.
He said, it is observed to commemorate the birth anniversary of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, the second philosopher and an educationalist dedicated to teachers, in the role of a president, an educationalist, an academic and a leader.
He also highlighted, quoting the example of the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, who became the Prime Minister from Chaiwala (Tea-Seller) through hard work as there is no shortcut in education and success. Only through consistent hard work and dedication will there be success. True success requires resilience, commitment, and sustained efforts to overcome challenges and achieve long-term goals. Through hard work and perseverance which helps individuals to develop essential qualities like discipline, resilience, self-respect and dedication.
Also urged the students to avoid unhealthy eating habits, to be obedient, focus on studies, resist temptation, control their thoughts and have self confidence to achieve their goals.
Officials and Staff from the Education Department Kiphire, led by I. Chuba Aier, District Education Officer Kiphire, organised the program which was graced by Teachers and Students from both government and private Schools under Kiphire.
T. Lirila Sangtam, Assistant District Education Officer Kiphire, delivered the welcome address. A short speech was delivered by Major Senthil Kumar A 41 Assam Rifles Kiphire. Whereas, Chungrila Mongzar from Loyola Higher Secondary School Kiphire delivered a speech on behalf of the students.
Three Teachers were honoured with the District Teacher's Award were, Sonal Yimchunger, Graduate Teacher, GHSS Pungro; K.Aliba Sangtam, Graduate Teacher, GHSS Phelungre; and S.Kiutsumong Primary Teacher, GHS Yangphi, Kiphire.
Students from both Government and Private Schools took part actively in honouring the Teachers through songs, poems, choreography and cultural performances. The comperes of the programme were Tikehba & Litila A. Jinger, Saramati View Modern School Kiphire.
Earlier, invocation was proposed by Setsiba Associate Pastor South Zone Fellowship (KTBL) Kiphire. The program concluded with a vote of thanks from I. Chuba Aier, DEO Kiphire.
(Tsoinyukhmn Lamthio, IA Kiphire)