No
doubt, today is very important day in our country. Our well known ‘Father of Modern
Bhutan’, His Majesty the Third Druk Gyelpo, Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, was born in
Thruepang Palace in Trongsa. He was born to our beloved Second Druk Gyelpo,
Jigme Wangchuck and Azhi Phuntsho Choden Wangchuck, on 2nd May,
1928. In the history of education, he brought a landmark changes. He set up
schools and institutes in the country. His educational reforms like adding our
national language and other relevant subjects are notable reforms in the
history of education. During his reign, the education system was strengthened
and reinforced. He updated many new things in education systems. Political
reforms like establishing National Assembly in 1953 and modernization through
planned developmental activities was introduced and many more. Therefore, he is
referred as ‘Father of Modern Bhutan’.
In
the memory of his dedicated service to the nation and its people as a whole,
the day is marked as holiday in Bhutanese calendar. The government, corporate,
autonomous and private sectors remain closed for a day to commemorate His
Majesty’s benevolent reign.
In
addition to above, the Teachers’ Day is celebrated on 2nd May, every
year to pay tribute to the His Majesty and teachers as a whole. This is the
day, where we celebrate Teachers’ Day by schools all over the country irrespective
of rural and urban territory. And it is only reason for celebrating the
Teachers’ Day uniquely from other countries of the world. India, the day is
celebrated on 5th September and 5th October is celebrated
as World Teachers’ Day.
With
this we should also know the significance of the Teachers’ Day being
celebrated, all over the country, today. The word teacher itself shows lucid meaning
which I have no words to express it, here. I quote Aristotle, “Those who
educate children well are more to be honored than parents, for these only gave
life, those the art of living well”. I unquote, Teachers exists when the
civilization in this sphere starts. Teachers taught good, inspiring, and
fantastic lessons to the learners, students and all. Teachers are one of the
greatest people whom we came across in our life. They are not only the self-sacrificing
givers but also the mentors of the life. At the every step of our life in the
schools, we came across the teachers who devote their entire life in the
enlightenment of students like me. For sure, teachers’ definition can’t be limited
to a subject teacher but anyone who guided us in our life is a teacher.
Our
beloved teachers, who taught us, from the day we joined the school and to the
present height without any failure. My Pre-Primary Teachers helped me, guided me
and inspired me with the encouraging and exterminating words. I can still
remember the way our teacher teaches in the classes and their motivating
remarks and footnotes. I was substandard students in the class, but due to our
teachers’ consistent efforts and exhilarate supports, now we can meet in this
school together. Moreover, I can write something to here because of the teachers
who dedicated their time on me.
And
this is the very reason for celebrating the day in remembrance of our 3rd
Dragon King and his deeds and to pay our tribute to the Teachers of the past,
present and future which will come sooner than later. It is significant to pay
our homage for imparting knowledge selflessly. You all are our second parents
and I will always keep our heart’s space for all the Teachers to be always remembered,
wherever I go and stay after completing our schooling in this school.
I
wish our beloved teachers would also put your consistent efforts to brighten
our future and our future generation. Our future lies in your hands, so bless
us with your golden knowledge, henceforth.
I
wish all our teachers a very Happy Teachers’ Day.
Dendup Gyembo,
Students of Many teachers.
Dendup Gyembo,
Students of Many teachers.
