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Teachers Day Prayer Service - Schoool Assembly.

Quote: I am indebted 2 my parents 4 living; but 2 my teacher 4 living well Alexander Theme: A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops Henry Adams Logo: Teachers Make a World of Difference Ritual: The Acronym of TEACHER displayed with a message Event: TEACHERS DAY - 05 September. Scripture: Well done. You have been faithful . Mathew 25/21. Prayer Songs: Asato ma sadgamayaBhajan;Showers of Blessings Time Required: 15 minutes. Introduction: Lighting of the lamp: The Kuttuvilaku is lit by Manager, Principal, 3 teachers representing K.G., Primary and Secondary sections. Leader: Light represents the presence of God. Light is traditionally linked with knowledge and goodness while darkness refers to ignorance and evil. Light represents the direction and guidance of God. Let us begin our prayer service with the lighting of the lamp (lit by 5 persons referred above) as we sing the prayer bhajan: asato ma sadgamaya (Lead me from the asat to the sat). tamaso ma jyotirgamaya (Lead me from darkness to light). mrtyorma amrtam gamaya (Lead me from death to immortality) Reader 1: India has been celebrating Teacher's Day on 5th September, since 1962 - the birthday of an eminent educationist Dr Sarvepalli Radhakhrishnan. We honour all the teacher fraternity for their immense contribution in our life, making us enlightened and empowered. A teacher is a Compass that activates the magnets of curiosity, knowledge and wisdom in the pupils (Terri G.) The teachers are pillars of the society and bedrock of the nation for they educate the rising generation. Through their intelligence, patience and wisdom, they attempt to sharpen our intellect and shape our character for a better future. Reader 2: We the students of .. School, look forward to this Teachers Day with joy of anticipation, for the pure spirit of the occasion. On this day we acknowledge the mission and dedication of the teachers of bygone years and the present time, aware that even the elders among us recall their school years with nostalgia. There is no service more valuable to the country than that of a teacher.
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Teacher takes a hand, opens a mind, touches a heart, shapes the future of pupils and forms worthy citizens for the country. It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge (Albert Einstein). On Teacher's Day we recognize, appreciate, laud and celebrate the noble legacy of teachers as a school community. Leader: Teachers in which way can we repay, for every letter in TEACHER declares what you do for us. Ritual A: Acronym TEACHERS (8 students holding placards bearing the letters TEACHER come forward to read their parts and stand on the stage to display the word TEACHERS) T E A C H E R S - for the TEACHING TALENT you apply to impart the skills of learning process and form us to be persons of character, competence, conscience and compassion. - for the ENTHUSIASM you spread to inspire and exhort us. As an Educator you enkindle the fervor in our souls to be enthused with interest in our studies. - for the ABILITY in you which discovers our potential and motivates us to be achievers; You make learning a joy, discover, fun and adventure. - for the COMMITMENT of time, labour and energy you invest in the esteemed noble task as a responsible and dedicated Teacher of our ..School. - for HOME a feeling. You teachers make school our second HOME with you as second parents. You think and plan good for us and guide us rightly to ensure a bright future. - for the EQUALITY you promote in us, without a trace of bias on caste, creed, colour or gender. You provide equal opportunity to all and transmit the value of gender equity. - for the RESOURCEFULNESS rare, you have in abundance to cope with any situation or problems. You are resourceful in managing us with your creative ingenuity. - for the SELFLESS SERVICE you render without any expectation of award, doing what is right and going the extra mile for the welfare of the school and students.

Reader 3: A true teacher is not someone who just teaches academics rather a resourceful guide to the students in each and every sphere of life. A teacher's goal is not to create students in his/her own image, but to facilitate students to enhance their self image and identity. Teachers you inspire, encourage, facilitate and support us to be capable enough to face all the odds of life. Teachers you make a world of difference to each of us and we honour you with this song you have made a difference Ritual B: Choir to sing the song while some children can mime it on the stage. Join in the song of tribute to our teachers Uve made a difference http://youtu.be/T6qBMkPscGM This song is for those / who inspire us today Who always lend a helping hand / to help show us the way This song is for those / who see their students through The tough part in their lives / for that we say thank you
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Chrous: You have made a difference / you have shaped our minds You have changed the world / one child at a time. You have always been there / in everything you do I hope that youre as proud of me as I am proud of you This song is for those / who heard the silent cries Who stepped in to wipe the tears / from the childrens eyes For those who gave us / a safe place to grow A place to call our home / forever we will know... that Chorus This song is for those / who taught us right from wrong Who taught us much more than their craft / to help our minds grow strong This song is for those / who guide us through and through So that we can made a life / for that we say thank you Chorus As I look back on my life / into the path within my reach I hope I can change a life / of those that I teach I can make a difference / all I do is try Try to see a different world / through the childrens eyes Chorus And I will always be there / in everything I do I hope that youre as proud of me / as I am proud of you

Reader 4: Teachers, as architects you make all other professions possible with your role in making our world a better place to live in. You educate us children and form us into responsible adults. We appreciate your motivational challenge, constructive support as we express our gratitude, for you teach us to think, create, analyze, apply, develop and evaluate www - whenever, wherever, whatever - to learn digitally in this age. The good Lord assures you of a huge reward for your faithful and dedicated work as a teacher. Let us now listen to the Scripture Reading from the Holy Bible.

Scripture Reading: From the Holy Bible; Gospel of St. Mathew chapter 25 verse 21. Reader 2: His master replied. Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your masters happiness! Prayer: Reader 5: Eternal God, Bless all schools, colleges, and universities, especially our __________School and grant that it be a lively centre for sound learning, new discovery and the pursuit of wisdom. God of Love we thank you for every teacher who discovers a childs special ability or talent. Motivate teachers to keep on learning and to make learning fun for children. Strengthen and sustain teachers who spend themselves in the cause of education and feel abandoned in their advanced years. Grant that those who teach and those taught may find you to be the source of all truth and wisdom Let us pray for Gods protection and blessings on our school community as we sing the Final hymn.
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Concluding Song: There shall be Showers of Blessings: http://youtu.be/5onEt7SIdtM There shall be showers of blessing:/This is the promise of love; There shall be seasons refreshing,/ Sent from the Savior above. Refrain: Showers of blessing / Showers of blessing we need: Mercy-drops round us are falling /But for the showers we plead. There shall be showers of blessing;/ Send them upon us, O Lord; Grant to us now a refreshing / Come, and now honor Thy Word. Leader:

Dear Teachers we love you for all that you do. You come to class on time, greet us with smiles, remember our names, understand our weaknesses, encourage our progress. We thank you for all the time, effort, attention and guidence you give to pass on to us truth, wisdom and goodness of God. We salute and thank you dear teachers for you make a difference in reaching out to each child to become the next great teacher, parent, author, artist, scientist, architect, musician, doctor, engineer and leader. So on this day we offer you teachers appreciation, love and respect you deserve for taking responsibility to shape our future. We sing as one voice and applaud with clapping School Assembly: Happy Teachers Day to you... (words and tune of .. Happy Birthday to you) Happy Teachers Day to you / Happy Teachers Day to you Happy Teachers Day! dear Teachers. / Happy Teachers Day to you. May God Bless you / May God Bless you May God Bless and Keep you / Happy Teachers Day to you Requirements: Time Required: 15 minutes. (2 3 Student Leaders will take full responsibility for prior preparation) 1. Organize the prayer service with prior preparation of the requirements. Assign readers to responsibly render their role, practice once to set the tone of prayer to flow without flaw. 2. Display prominently The Theme, Quote, and Logo Teachers Make a World of Difference 3. 8 students to hold placards at ritual and read the message. 4. 5 Readers and the choir to sing. ..

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