Thursday, 5 September 2024

Teachers' Day Celebration

 Today on September 5th, nationally revered as Teachers’ Day, Bhashavedi, in collaboration with the  Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of the college, orchestrated a commemorative event to honour all the teachers. The ceremony commenced at 1:30 PM in the College General Hall, beginning with a solemn invocation followed by Acharyanusmaranam.

Dr. Mridula K., (Coordinator, Bhashavedi) delivered a warm welcome address. Subsequently, Prof.(Dr.) Smitha R., the Principal-in-Charge, delivered an inspiring inaugural speech. She eloquently expounded on the multifaceted role of educators, enriching her discourse with personal anecdotes. The event reached its pinnacle with the release of manuscript magazine, Dakshina, by Prof.(Dr.) Smitha R. Further the event was followed by heartfelt felicitation addresses by Prof.(Dr.) Suresh Kumar K. (PTA Secretary), Dr. Lekshmi V. (Staff Secretary), Dr. Sheebha Krishnan (Staff Advisor),) Dr Shankaranarayan Paleeri (IQAC Coordinator), Sri. Suresh Kumar( Head Accountant) and Ms. Neeraja (Student representative), underscored the profound impact of teachers on their lives and the academic community at large. The formal function concluded with the vote of thanks given by Ms.Akshaya, (Student Coordinator, Bhashavedi).

The informal session showcased presentations and performances led by various academic departments. The Mathematics department initiated the session with an enlightening discourse on “Empowering Educators for a Sustainable Future,” setting a thought-provoking tone for the event. Building on this momentum, the Malayalam department offered a compelling presentation entitled “Adyapakarum, Ezhuthukaarum” (Teachers and Writers), exploring the intricate relationship between Education and literature.

In a captivating display of creativity, M Ed.  department staged a tableau vivant, artfully depicting “Adyapanathinte Naalvazhikal”. The session culminated in a heartfelt tribute titled “Gurupranamam,” a harmonious group performance by the English department dedicated to the teaching fraternity with gratitude and respect.

Complementing these presentations, the Social Science department contributed by crafting bespoke Teachers’ Day badges, while the Physical Science department curated the commemorative magazine “Dhakshina’’. These tangible mementos served to crystallize the day’s sentiments and honor the educators’ invaluable contributions. The whole session concluded with the lighting of diya, organized by the Natural Science department. The teacher educators, non-teaching staff, and student teachers lit the lamps while, the mantra “Tamasoma Jyotigamaya”, was reiterated at the backdrop significing the transition of the self from ignorance to absolute knowledge.