Tuesday, 18 December 2012

‘Don’t be afraid to learn. Knowledge is weightless, a treasure which can be carried very easily’



A Teacher, as we all know and say is a noble profession. I often wondered, what makes this profession so noble and dignified. Since my childhood, I had been hearing from my parents that you should always revere and respect your teachers. Question when the doubt is genuine no matter how stupid and irrelevant it is, seek your teachers’ advice but do it yourself, you may grow professionally or intellectually but should always remain a student to your teacher – these were a few highlighted points which my parents always aimed at while sending me to school.
Today, when I myself stand as a teacher, I see and understand why my parents highlighted those points in my childhood. A Child is nurtured, nourished, and cared for when he/she is with his/her teacher. The tender hands held by a teacher to learn those initial letters, those innocent minds shaped by a teacher to study the multitude of subjects, those interactions and exchanges done in the classroom, the care and concern given to every child all adds up to let a child grow not only intellectually but also emotionally, socially and to a great extend spiritually. Education, as we all know, is an overall development of a personality which enhances the knowledge, skills and habits of an individual. It’s not only about learning things from the text books and testing the cerebral capacity but also goes deep into our lives and touches the soul. As a teacher, I feel it’s important not only to impart knowledge to a child but also to impart every good thing that helps in developing a child’s personality and overall growth. And as I realize my dream of being teacher, I always express my heartfelt gratitude to God, to Sapphire International School, Headmistress Ma’am and all my colleagues who guide me constantly in my endeavor for being a better teacher and a mentor to my students.
So dear students, “Grow, Go and Get. Achieve your dreams. Sky is the limit. But never forget your beginnings”.

Ms. Mancy Mani

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