National Teacher's Day SEP 5

𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀' 𝗗𝗮𝘆 Celebration – September 5 (School level activities)

𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲 Idea: “Teachers: Guiding Lights of the Future”

➤.Morning 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗹𝘆 Ideas

➪Speech / Thought for the Day – on Dr. Radhakrishnan and importance of teachers.
➪Students’ Special Prayer Song dedicated to teachers.
➪Poem Recital – “My Teacher, My Guide.”
➪Pledge – “We respect and value our teachers.”

➤.Classroom-Level 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀

➪Thank You Card Making (Primary classes) – Students prepare colorful handmade cards for teachers.
➪Essay Writing / Poetry (Middle school) – “A Teacher Who Changed My Life.”
➪Teacher Portrait Sketch (Art period).
➪Role Reversal – Students act as teachers for one period and take a class (popular in many schools).

➤.Whole-School Fun 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀

A.Cultural Programs

➪Dance / Song Performances by students for teachers.
➪Short Skit – A comedy act showing “A Day in a Teacher’s Life.”
➪Musical Chair or Games for Teachers – hosted by students.

B.Competitions

➪Quiz – “Famous Teachers & Thinkers of the World.”
➪Best Teacher Awards (Student Vote) – Students vote for fun categories like:
▪️Most Creative Teacher
▪️Most Caring Teacher
▪️Funniest Teacher

C.Creative 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆𝘀

➪Wall of Gratitude – Students write short notes of appreciation and paste on a big chart.
➪Memory Lane – Photo collage of teachers’ school/college days.

➤.Interactive Teacher–Student 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀

➪Teacher Talent Show – Teachers showcase singing, dancing, or storytelling.
➪Message Exchange – Students write notes to teachers; teachers write 1-line encouragements for students.
➪Plant a Sapling Ceremony – Each teacher plants a sapling with students (symbol of growth).

➤To Get UN Recognition for Your School’s Celebration:

1. Conduct the program in your school.
2. Take clear photos/videos of each activity.
3. Send them with a short event summary via WhatsApp to 9944313953.
4. Your school will be acknowledged as a UN Designated School for Engagement and will receive an appreciation note.