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Bokaro ( Jharkhand) :: With a mission to pay respect to the architects of the society, DPS Bokaro, Jharkhand, on September 3, 2021, held  the fifth Guru Vashishtha Best Teacher Award ceremony 2021 under the aegis of Dr Radhakrishnan Sahodaya School Complex Bokaro during which 65 teachers of 33 schools across Bokaro District were honoured in the presence of cheering guests.

Kuldeep Chaudhary, Deputy Commissioner, Bokaro, was the Chief Guest of the occasion. Other dignitaries included Anil Kumar Gupta – Vice President Dr. Radhakrishnan Sahodaya School Complex; Biswajit Patra – Secretary; Father Reji C Varghese, Treasurer; and  Sister Kamla Paul, Cultural Secretary.

The ceremony commenced with the auspicious lamp lighting followed by the welcome song and the school song. The show witnessed two mesmerising dances and a synchronised orchestral  performance too. Children presented a special rendition on ‘Guru Mahima’. The teacher awardees were felicitated by the Chief Guest with a certificate, a memento, and a shawl.

Anil Kumar Gupta,  Vice President Dr. Radhakrishnan Sahodaya School Complex, highlighted the workings of the Sahodaya while Biswajit Patra, Secretary, proposed the vote of thanks. The programme was anchored by Mitali Singh and Shikhar Sharma (XII D), Utkarsh Vaibhav and Ritika (XII B), and Samridhi Dubey (XB).

Addressing the gathering, Chief Guest Kuldeep Chaudhary said, “In the present education scenario, the role of a ‘guru’ is multi dimensional hence they must make learning joyful to make the learners believe in themselves.” He appreciated the phenomenal performances of the students and added that Bokaro is an educational hub. He had special words  for Dr Radhakrishnan Sahodaya School Complex that plays an instrumental role in enhancing the holistic development of the students.

In his address,  A S  Gangwar, President, Dr Radhakrishnan Sahodaya School Complex cum Principal, DPS Bokaro, said,  “Such teachers honouring conclaves help acknowledge the  excellence of the teachers who play a pivotal role in shaping a society thereby strengthening the nation.” He added that in order to meet the changing needs of the learners, the teachers must hone their skills.