Republic of the Philippines DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Region IX, Zamboanga Peninsula Division of Zamboanga del Sur
Guipos District
Teaching is the noblest of all professions because all professions are just merely products by a valued teacher. It is true that in every single journey of a certain individual may not be guided impeccably without a teacher who shapes and directs him wholly to a right path where he wants to venture. For this reason, teacher seemed to be a second to Christ since without him a world may encounter turbulence and dilemma.
A Teacher is a person who helps others to acquire knowledge, knowledge, competences or values. She/ He inspires, motivates, leads, and plays a vital role in the lives of everyone. And to show the whole world how much teachers are being loved and appreciated the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) created World Teacher’s Day and is observed every 5 th of October every year. On this day, all kinds of different events are held all over the world. This includes celebrations to recognize the contributions that teachers have made in the society.
In the Philippines, in order to give honor to all the teachers and to acknowledge their crucial role, loyal service and dedicated commitment in developing globally minded citizens, nurturing families, strengthening communities and building buildi ng the nation, presidential proclamation no. 242 was promulgated, declaring the period from September 05 to Octob er 05 as “National Teachers Month’’ which was signed on August 24, 2011 by His Excellency President Benigno S. Aquino III. This proclamation was also supported by DepEd Memorandum Order No. 99, s. 2015 embracing with the theme: “My Teacher My Hero.” a s the name suggest as the kingdom of Knowledge from which the knowledge transfer Teachers as to their students. In everyone’s life li fe teachers play a very important role r ole to build up their Future. Teachers are also known as Guru from the ancient time in the Indian society as they teach us the knowledge and everything that makes us tough by their preaching to face every situation of our life by improving our skills, knowledge and shape us in the with the correct structure. In honor of our Teacher’s, we celebrat e the Teacher’s day this year with a theme: “Gurong Pilipino: Turo mo, Kin abukasan ko” and through this celebration, we will able to show them our respect and love for them .
a. To honor those who are in the teaching profession; b. Acknowledge and give emphasis on the crucial role, loyal service and dedicated commitment of teachers in developing globally minded citizens, nurturing families, strengthening communities, and building the nation; c. Revitalize the image and respect for teaching as vocation by increasing public awareness on the value of teachers in the Philippine society; d. Take the occasion as an opportunity in building the image of teaching as an attractive and fulfilling profession; e. Generate widespread support and assistance for teachers; and f. Express gratitude for the positive influences of teachers on Filipino learners.
Teacher’s Day is celebrated with much fervor in fervor in our district where it is celebrated as festival as it is celebrated like a cultural Festival with every student and faculty, actively participating in the events. It is a lay back day for the teachers as they are excused from following the daily routine. Many events are organized by the students in honor of their beloved teachers. Pupils perform drama, stage plays, displaying the importance of a teacher in society and give speeches on the contribution of great renowned teachers as well as their own teachers. The idea basically is to convey the message that every teacher is important.
Pupils also get dressed as their fav orite teacher’s and organize mock classes attended by their real teachers. Pupils take care to be at their best behavior while trying to imitate their teachers. It is a fun activity aimed at sparking little humor into the participants. Honoring teachers and giving gifts to them as a symbol of obligation towards their service, has become a tradition and an integral part of teacher’s Day celebration in our municipality which usually done hand in hand with external stakeholders in the community that include the PTA officials and Barangay officials and not to forget to mention as well are the loving parents who untiringly supported the school on their own little way.
According to Ralph Nader, “A leader has the vision vision and conviction conviction that a dream can be achieved. He inspires the power and energy to get it done.” “Leaders are like eagles, they don’t fly with the flock: they explore new heights and challenge themselves and others to soar beyond the norm.” And Newton Baker said and I quote, “A s choolmaster should have an atmosphere of awe, and walk wonderingly, as if he was amazed at being himself.”
All these words of wisdom wisdom are the total description description of the unique unique celebration celebration that was was spearheaded spearheaded by the Schools District Supervisor of Guipos Municipality, Dr. Tessie Arocha Templado, whom initiated the first ever School Heads’ Teachers’ Day Celebration that was attended not only by the Elementary School Heads but for the first time ever was attended by the Secondary School Heads of this district. Smiles evidently seen on each faces who attended the said event as clearly seen in the photos shown below.
With all the willing hearts and endeavor of the pupils to realize its purpose, they uttered and demonstrated their praise and thanks giving to their bel oved teachers who are tireless in imparting knowledge and directing their path in their daily lives through gift giving and simple hugs and kisses that were all precious to the eyes of the teachers.
Indeed, the whole commemoration became triumphant through the boundless efforts, unity and participation of every pupil and participating external stakeholders who never been tired and endlessly giving high regard to their existing hero,,,,that is US…TEACHERS!!!
CONGRATULATIONS to all of US for WE are LEADERS and the THRESHOLD OF WISDOM and many thank us for our lifetime of service and commitment for the betterment of humanity.
