Shillong, Sep 4: Three teachers were honoured for their dedicated service as South West Khasi Hills district celebrated the 65th Teachers’ Day on Thursday at the PHE Office Hall, Mawkyrwat.
Deputy Commissioner AL Mawlong, who graced the occasion as Chief Guest, presented awards to Kaldinus Marbaniang, Assistant Teacher, Nativity Higher Secondary School, Mawkyrwat, Mira Kanti Rynjah, Assistant Teacher, Nongtynniaw Deficit Upper Primary School and Daplyne Iawphniaw, Assistant Teacher, Mawksiar Lower Primary School.
Addressing the gathering, Mawlong said teachers play a vital role beyond textbooks as they nurture young minds, identify hidden talents and instill values such as discipline, perseverance and honesty.
She described teaching as one of the noblest responsibilities, noting that teachers often place the needs of students above their own.
Executive Engineer, PHE Mawkyrwat, K Nongbsaw delivered the keynote address.
The programme also featured a dance performance by students of Nativity Higher Secondary School, a welcome song by students of Mawkyrwat Presbyterian Secondary School and National Anthem by students of Maharam Government Higher Secondary School.
