MES Indian School celebrated Teachers’ Day 2024 amid its golden jubilee celebrations.Principal Dr Hameeda Kadar complimented teachers for their relentless efforts and selfless service in enlightening students, besides enabling them to build character and values.On the occasion, Mohammed Illias, Atheen Bahanan, Vijayalakshmi S, Nisha George, Kadeeja Beevi A and Fouzia K P who received the best teachers’ award from the Indian Cultural Centre, and teachers who had 100% attendance in the academic year 2023-24 were honoured.A cultural programme, prize distribution for winners of Teachers’ Day games, and a lucky draw with 50 winners were part of the itinerary.Sameer Pande, a teacher from the Department of Hindi dressed as Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, the renowned educationist who went on to become India’s first Vice-President and second President, and delivered a Teachers’ Day message.Gathering on the grass field of the school, in the number 50 formation, teachers and school officials lit up mobile torches to symbolically welcome the golden jubilee celebrations of the school.Earlier in the day, section-wise special assemblies saw students paying tribute to their mentors for their guidance and support through speeches.Students of all sections wrote ‘Thank You’ notes for their teachers and prepared greeting cards.In the Boys’ section, members of student council in association with Campus Care Force took the initiative in organising events. Cake-cutting ceremonies were held in honour of teachers.Rema Devi, co-ordinator, Department of English and her team compered the Teachers’ Day programme.Teachers Rizwa and Fahira Manas welcomed the gathering and proposed a vote of thanks, respectively. Cultural co-ordinators Anver K and Sumitha Nassar co-ordinated the event. The ICT Department under the guidance of Haroon Muhammed provided technical support.