WTD 2013

Salam Teachers’ Day Consolidated Report

Provincial Office KP

A Call for Teachers

[ Availing WDT as an Opportunity for bringing Paradigm Shift towards status of Teachers in Our Society]

Teaches’ importance

Education is one of the most important elements of human development. The development of a society and a nation is primarily dependent on the availability of opportunities for all in a country. Education is considered to be the most rewarding investment of public funds in developing countries. Education is not merely building more schools and enrolling children, though these are essential, its prime focus is to ensure that all children access education and each child holistically develop to her/his maximum potential. All education related activities revolve around teachers. They are the role models for the children of the nation - leading a process of opening eyes to the universe and transforming youth into responsible citizens. Islam has paid considerable attention to teachers for their being the first brick in the structure of social development and perfection and the cause of guiding and developing behaviors and mentalities of individuals and communities. The Prophet cared for teachers and showed their elevated standings. An educationist states, “Teachers are the good exemplars to whom the pupils refer inadvertently.” On the 5th of October, 1966, the world's teachers made a giant step forward. A Special Intergovernmental Conference adopted the UNESCO/ILO Recommendations concerning the Status of Teachers. UNESCO inaugurated the 5th of October as World Teachers’ Day in 1994 to commemorate the signing of the UNESCO/ILO. Its aim is to mobilize support for teachers and to ensure that the needs of future generations will continue to be met by teachers. World Teachers' Day represents a significant token of the awareness and understanding for the vital role of teachers. Issues & challenges

Though Teacher Community is an important entity in our country but there is a recurrent comment in education circles, that “the teaching profession has hit rock bottom. The profession is associated with paradoxical perceptions of being on the one hand, the oldest and noblest of professions as practiced by Prophets, the ancient philosophers and Sufis alike, but is also simultaneously seen , on the other hand ,as the last career choice for merit-worthy, capable people.

Institute of Education and Research University of Peshawar has recently conducted a study “A Critical Appraisal of the Social Status of Teachers in Peshawar, Capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan” to investigate perception of the people about teachers, their social status and people’s rating of the teaching as compared to other professions in Peshawar, Pakistan. It was concluded that only 10% of the teachers have selected this profession by proper planning 20% have adopted it by the choice of their parents, 10% have adopted it by chance. On the basis of data analysis ,it is interesting to note that 18% parents want their children to become doctors, 15%want their children to become businessmen, 13% want their children to become pilots,10%want their children to become army officers, 10% want their children to become engineers, 8% want their children to become University teachers, 8%want their children to become judges, 4%want their children to become college teachers, 4%want their children to become lawyers, 4%want their children to become police officers, 3%want their children to become custom officers, 3% want their children to become income tax officers. No one wants to make their children Journalists, Secondary and Primary School teachers. The Way-forward

Considering the bad portrayal and representation of the teachers’ profession in public eyes, it was just a perfect time to on-board all stakeholders, acknowledge the pivotal role of teachers in spreading of enlightenment and instill high opinion about teaching career in public eyes in the official celebrations on World Teachers’ Day 2013 at district level in 25 districts throughout Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on 5 October, 2013. In order to pull-off the above stated purpose Provincial Office KP issued appropriate instructions/guidelines to Districts for holding seminars/event/function to Urge public to rekindle the tradition of paying highest regards and build the institution of teachers to build the nation, bring teaching profession in mainstream by giving them official recognition and sense of importance and appreciate best teachers for their greatest performance by awarding them with certificates.

Implementation

In accordance with Provincial Office plan, the district teams along with district education department and NGOs organized conferences and summits at their respective district headquarter on the day - October 5, 2013. This joint venture provided with an open forum where partners and participants found an opportunity to present their cause “A Call for Teachers” and convey their message to the public with respect to prevailing conditions of teachers and people expectations from teachers in universalization of quality education. Similarly the same opportunity also made it imperative for general public and other stakeholders to reassess their pre-conceived thinking about the degree of teachers’ respectability among the people. Major outcomes

As stated above, the prime objective behind celebration of WTD was to formally recognize the services of teachers for their contribution in nation building and draw public attention to the crucial importance of the role they play in society. It is very heartening to share that Provincial Office KP achieve said objective in a befitting manner by celebrating WTD 2013 in 21 districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. It was a moving manifestation of close coordination between NCHD and Department of Education as almost entire events were well attended either by DOs or DDOs in the districts. Activities at grassroots were supported by a strong media projection. Some of the major outputs are as following; 21 out of 25 districts celebrated the

event

615 teachers were provided with

appreciation certificate

Secretary Education KP graced WTD

occasion in Mansehra

5 MNAs took active participation in the

event in various districts

3 NGOs and 1 INGO supported the

event in 3 districts

In two districts, Hangu and Kohat,

awareness walks were also organized

Teachers associations /unions also

participated in 3 districts’ events

Additional Assistant Commissioner

attended the ceremony at Kohat

Director Education KP Mr. Rafiq Khatak

attended the event in Bunner

13 DEOs honored the event as chief

guests in their respective districts

District Reports

attagram:

In compliance to the directives issued by the PO/HO regarding celebration of Salam Teacher Day, the NCHD Batagram team conducted initial planning meeting

with DEO(M) and DEO (F) Batagram on 02-10-2013.The following criteria for the selection of Best teachers was presented by NCHD which was endorsed by the District Education Officers Male and Female:

1. Attendance of Teacher in school. 2. New enrollment during 2013. 3. Cleanliness, discipline and Quality education in school. 4. Social status /PTC and community satisfaction.

The DEO (M) formed a committee comprised of Representatives of NCHD, Save the Children, Alif Ailan and SDEO (M) Mr. Saqib Khan and all Circles ASDEOs. The committee was asked to nominate 30 best teachers within 2 days and share the final list with DEO (M). It was also decided that a meeting will be held in the office of DEO (M) Batagram on 03-10-2013 which will be attended by ED Managers, all partner NGOs and INGOs working in Education Sector of district Batagram.

DEO (F) Batagram who has taken charge during the current week shared that Female wing will conduct a separate ceremony on 8th October keeping in view the typical tribal environment of the District and cultural sensitivity regarding Females.

The planning meeting held in the office of DEO on 03-10-2013 which was chaired by DEO(M) Mr. Muhammad Shokat and was attended by Yar Muhammad Khan DGM of NCHD, Mr.Asif Masood Abbasi SPM of Save the Children Batagram, Mr. Abdul Munir Representative of ALIF Ailan NGO, Mr. Saqib Khan SDEO(M) and All Circle ASDEOs. The following decisions were taken:

Chief Guest: Qari Muhammad Yousaf Member National Assembly (MNA) Venue: Govt Centennial Model high School Batagram (GCMHS), Date: 5th October 2013 and Timing: 10:00 am

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Participants: 150 Guests (Teachers, HODs of DG, ED officers, Press Reps, Rtd Teachers influentials and students: 150 Students of different schools) Resource mobilization: 1. NCHD:

i. 03 large size Banners ii. Invitation Cards for 100 Participants and distribution of Cards

2. Save the Children: i. Shields for Chief Guest and Head of Departments ii. Certificates for 30 Teachers iii. Refreshment of 100 Students (LUNCH BOXES)

3 ALIF AILAN: i. 5 Banners ii. Refreshment/LUNCH for Guest (150)

The ED, SC and other partners agreed to give the responsibility of organizing the ceremony to NCHD due to our glorious past history of conducting big functions/seminars and facilitating the ED in the district. They also appreciated the mechanism for nomination of Best Teachers for SALAM TEACHER DAY. Meeting held on 4th October, 2013 for the finalization of plan for Salam Teacher day Celebration The Meeting was chaired by Mr. Muhammad Shoukat DEO (M) & Representatives of save the children; ALAF ELAN organization, NCHD attended the same. Agenda of the meeting was to give final touch to the arrangements. It was shared that Deputy Commissioner and Assistant Commissioner Batagram would not be able to attend the ceremony due to an important meeting at Peshawar. However Mr. Zia Ur Rehman Assistant Director Local Government will attend the ceremony on behalf of DC. Activity plan for the Salam Teacher day was finalized and all the invitation cards were disseminated by the NCHD. Celebration of “SALAM TEACHERS DAY” National commission for Human development (NCHD) with the collaboration of District Govt. and Department of Education Batagram along with other organizations i.e. Save the

children, ALIF AILAN celebrated Salam teacher’s day at GCMHS Batagram on 5th October 2013. Organizer of the Seminar:

National Commission for Human Development Batagram Save the Children, Batagram ALAF ELAN Teachers union

Participants: Qari Muhammad Yousaf Member national Assebly MNA ,NA 22 Batagram(Chief

Guest) Mr. Muhammad Shoukat DEO(M) Education Mr. Atta-Ullah- khan Ex Chairman DEMC Battagram Mr. Zia-ur-Rehman Assit Director AD Local Govt Department Battagram Mr. Yar Muhammad Khan GM NCHD Battagram Mr. Ali Rafiq DPME Battagram Mr. Saqib Khan SDEO Mr. Walli Rehman ASDEO Mr. Ishtiaq ASDEO Mr. Akhtar Wahab ASDEO All Teacher Association (ATA), Teachers, Students, NCHD staff, NGOs staff, Community members, Press representatives

Proceedings: The seminar started with recitation of few versus from the Holy Quran followed by Naat e Rassol (SAW) by the students. The ceremony started at 11:00 am.

Well Come Speech by the of SDEO Saqib Yousaf Zai

Mr. Saqib Khan Yousaf Zai SDEO wellcomed all the participants on behalf of the District Education Department (DED). He thanked NCHD, SC and Alif Ailan for supporting such kind of activity to recognize the services of the teachers and expressed the hope that all the stakeholders in the district will work together for the improvement of education in the district. He appreciated the cluster made for education sector lead by NCHD and health sector lead by Save the Children. He also appreciated the achievements of best teachers.

Speech by the President of Mutehda Mahaz-e- Asatiza (MMA) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa President of Teacher Union Haji Abdul Manaf was specially invited from Haripur. He thanked the DED, NCHD and other organizations for celebrating this day with great zest and zeal. He shed light on the role and responsibilities of Teacher. He also shared the problems faced by the teacher community. Speech by the DGM NCHD The District General Manager NCHD Mr. Yar Muhammad Khan thanked MNA, Save the Children, Alif Ailan for their interest and support for the successful conduct of the seminar. He appreciated the role of Education department and the NGOs working for the promotion of Quality Education in the far Flung areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. He congratulated the teachers who have been selected for Awards and expressed NCHDs full support to ED in future. The DGM shed light on the importance and background of World teacher Day .He shared

that today the Education department is celebrating Salam Teacher day in the entire

country from Karachi to Gilgit with the Support of NCHD thus NCHD has the honor to

support the teachers and ED in all the districts of Pakistan.

Speech by the DEO (E&SE)

District Officer- Education Mr. Muhammad Shoukat khan speaking on the occasion said that positive changes have taken place in education department after the intervention of NCHD, SC and other partners. A committee was formed for recommendation of best teachers .He congratulated the Best teachers and asked other teachers to perform better for nomination in next year. He also shared the educational status and problems faced by the Education department and Teacher community. He asked the teachers to perform their duties with commitment and honesty. Speech by the Chief Guest Mr. Qari Muhammad Yousaf MNA: In his address to the participants, MNA Qari Muhammad Yousaf stressed teachers to work hard and love their profession. It’s a noble cause and teachers are very respectful in community. He expressed the Islamic concept and importance of teachers and teaching. Qari Muhammad Yousaf appreciated the efforts of NCHD and District Govt. to celebrate & acknowledge the efforts of teachers. He further added that the role of teachers in community is very much important. He said that teacher is the main key and stake holder in ED who plays effective role in development of any nation. He asserted that education is the basic right of every child, and teachers play vital role in formation of society, teachers build nations. Every teacher should focus on quality education and to provide learning environment to their students. NCHD & Education department working together has produced better result in terms of quality education and recording/ reporting of education system.

Certificates/Award distribution ceremony 1. Shields and Certificates were distributed among good Teachers, Administrators, Head Masters, Principals and Retired Teachers. Certificates were distributed among the 20 best teachers by MNA, EDO Education, ASDEOs and Principal of GCMHS Batagram

Mr. Muhammad Shoukat DEO (M) awarding the certificate to Best teacher

Mr. Qari Muhammad Yousaf MNA Battagram Awarding the certificate to Best teacher

Mr. Yar Muhammad Khan DGM NCHD Battagram Awarding the Shield/certificate to Best teacher

Mr. Dilawar Khan Rt. Principle G.H.S.S Awarding the certificate to Best teacher

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5th October is celebrated as “World Teacher Day” in the whole world. In Pakistan the day is

celebrated as “Salam Teacher Day. Celebrating the day, NCHD Bannu coordinated with Education Department for celebrating the event in a befitting manner. The event was held at GPS Chota Ram located in Bannu City. Merit certificates were awarded to the best teachers by DDO. The function was formally started with the recitation of Holy Quran and followed by introduction. ADO Abdul Qyume invited DPME Bannu NCHD for speaking on the occasion. He put a brief glance on the importance of the day. In his sharing he also reviewed NCHD mission. Thereafter, DDO Bannu put a brief glance on the Salam Teacher Day. In his speech he appreciated the performance of the teachers nominated for merit certificates and hoped that they will continue with the good work. DDO said that we have set up two committees consisting of 20 members including Head Masters and Principals of High and Higher Secondary Schools for monitoring purpose of Feeding Schools. In the response of a question he said that all Primary Schools in the district are considered as Feeding schools. DDO briefly shared the importance of the day in his speech and related it with the teachings of Islam. After this merit certificates were awarded to the best teachers by DDO. In the last, Head Master Nazir Ahmed GHS NO 2 Bannu City delivered a short speech in which he thanked DDO, DPME NCHD for awarding merit certificates to teachers in recognition of their contribution to the field of education as a teacher.

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National commission for Human development (NCHD) with the collaboration of Department of E&SE Mansehra along with Telee Taleem Org celebrated

Salaam teacher’s day at GHS Balakot on 5th October 2013. Chief Guest: Jodat Ayaz Secretary Education KPK Participants:

Teachers of Selected Schools Students of Selected Schools PTC of Selected schools Notables, Community members, ASDEOS, SDEOs (M&F) NCHD Staff Print & Electronic media representatives

Proceedings: The seminar started with recitation of few versus from the Holy Quran followed by Naat e

Rassol (SAW) by the students. The Seminar was presided by the DO (E&SE) Mr. Salu u Din Shah and Chief Guest was Jodat Ayaz Secretary Education KPK. Chief Guest, Jodat Ayaz Secretary Education KPK, along with other respectable participants was received with warm welcome by the Principal High Schools and DEO

Mansehra and Female Children offered the salute in tablo.

Speech by the DEO (E&SE) Mansehra District Education officer Mr. Sala ud din speaking on the occasion, said that positive changes took place in Education Department and expressed the Islamic concept and importance of teachers and teaching. He appreciated the efforts of NCHD and other

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Organization in the field of Education to support the Education Department to celebrate & acknowledge the efforts of teachers.

Speech by the NCHD Representative The representative of NCHD Mr. Niaz Ahmad shed light on the importance and background of World teacher Day. He shared that today Salam Teacher day is being Celebrated in the entire country with the Support of NCHD thus NCHD has the honor to support the teachers and ED in all the districts of Pakistan.

Speech by the Chief Guest: Chief Guest Jodat Ayaz Secretary Education KPK in his address to the participants stressed teachers to work hard and love their profession. It’s a noble cause and teachers are very respectful in community. He said that education is the basic right of every child, and teachers play vital role in formation of society, teachers build nations. Every teacher should focus on quality education and to provide a productive learning environment to the children.

Awards, Tablet PCs and Gift packs are being giving to best Teachers/Schools

Participants along with Chief Guest are standing in respect of National Anthem

Children are performing the tablo and highlighted the importance of Teachers.

harsadda

Back Ground: Salam Teacher was celebrated with full zeal in District Charsadda on 5th October, 2013. In this connection a series of meetings were held with the

Education Department, CESSD, JCDS and other stake holders. Nomination committee was formed in the month of August, 2013 for nominating

best teachers. The day was celebrated at two locations in District Charsadda, GHS 1 Charsadda at 9;00 am (Male) GGHS Prang 11:00 am (female). Principal GHS #1 Mr. Ghani Khan was the chief guest at GHS #1, while Principal

of GGHS Prang Charsadda was the chief guest at GGHS Prang Event.. A total of 50 teachers were awarded certificates of appreciation for best

performance in primary, middle, high & higher secondary and Private schools. NCHD Charsadda was the overall organizer of the events. JCDS (a local NGO) arranged seventy (70) lunch boxes & two banners for at both

the venues,

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Proceedings: GHS No. 1 Charsadda (Male Event)

Program started at 9 am with recitation of Holly Quran by Teacher Mr. Ghani Khan Principal GHS NO. 1 was the chief Guest at the event. National Anthem was delivered by Scouts of GHS No. 1 Charsadda Students delivered role plays, poems and motivational songs in honor of Teachers. DPME - NCHD shared the importance of event and its background Chief Guest delivered speech and threw light on the importance of Teachers in

building nations and individuals. DGM – NCHD Charsadda delivered speech and shared NCHDs role and

importance of Teachers and presented Salam to all honorable Teachers All the participants paid salam to all Teachers by standing for a minute. Best nominated Teachers were awarded appreciation certificates by Chief Guest

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GGHS Prang Charsadda (Female Event)

Program started at 11 Am with recitation of Holly Quran by student Miss. Safia Noor Principal GGHS Prang Charsadda was the chief Guest at the

event. National Anthem was delivered by all participants. Students delivered role plays, Poems and motivational Songs in honor of Teachers. Speeches were delivered by students in honor of teachers which were appreciated

by all participants DPME – NCHD shared importance of event and its background in details Chief Guest delivered speech and threw light on the importance of a Teacher in

building nations and individuals. DGM Charsadda delivered speech and shared NCHD role and importance of

Teachers Best nominated Teachers were awarded

appreciation certificates by Chief Guest. Radio Dilbar (FM 93) local Radio Channel

gave coverage of both the events. Newspapers also published the event on 6th

October, 013 editions.

akki Marwat

To celebrate the event, Mr. Mohammad Ilyas (DPME - NCHD) held a meeting, on October 3, 2013 with District Education Officials. DEO (M) E&SE decided to

celebrate World / Salaam Teacher’s Day on October 05, 2013 in GPS No 2 Mina Khel( Mander school) .NCHD offered its technical support for this celebration. It was decided that best teachers will be awarded with certificates in accordance with following selection criteria;

Enrollment Drop out Quality of education Relations with concerned community.

Program Participants: ADO circle Mina Khel, ADO Sport & Physical, DPME NCHD, Head Masters (M), Head Teachers, LC, LMISO, MC, Teacher’s Unions Reps, School Student, and Press Reps & Social Workers. Chief Guest: Mr. Abdu Rehman Rasheed (ADO) & Mohammad Nisar (ADO) & UPE Focal Person ‘ DEO, DDEO & SDEO were out of district due to their personal & official engagement. Recitation & Naat Sharif:

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The activity was officially started with the recitation of Holy Qur’an by Zia Ur Rehman (Student) followed by Naat Sharif by Munaza & Aqsa (Students) Welcome Address by ADO Circle Mina Khel Mr. Abdul Rehman Rasheed ADO Circle Mina Khel addressed with a key opening note regarding the activity. First he paid a sincere Salam to all his teachers. He elaborated the importance of celebration of Salam/World Teacher’s day. He also paid sincere thanks to all the participants on joining their hands with Education department in celebrating the activity here at Lakki Marwat. Address by DPME NCHD’s Lakki Marwat:

Mr. Mohammad Ilyas DPME NCHD Lakki Marwat shared that the slogan of slam teacher day is “Call for teacher”. He quoted the golden words of Prophet (S.A.W) “I am bestowed as a teacher”. He said that despite position & salary, it is his observation that anywhere in the society, the teachers have always been given respect by all

masses of the community. He termed teachers as the back bone of the society who are responsible for the brought up of their youngsters . ADO Sports & Physical, UPE Focal Person Speech Mr. Mohamamd Nisar Khan ADO sports & Physical, UPE Focal Person took started with a warm Salam to all his teachers and said that teachers are the nation’s builders across the globe. He further said that all the well-known and successful personalities are just because of their dedicated & sincere teachers. He shared with sorrow that in our country the teachers are never given due respect & honor as compared to rest of the world. He quoted some “Hadith” of the Holy Prophet (S.A.W) regarding the respect of the teachers in the development of a society. He

further thanked NCHD and the teachers across the district for their countless support in organizing and success of the activity at this rural & far flung district of the country. Certificate’s distribution: At the end, certificates were distributed among best teachers nominated by the E& SE department in various categories

alakand

Education Department in coordination with NCHD observed Salam teacher’s Day.

Date: October 5, 2013 Time: 10:00 AM Venue: Govt. Higher Secondary School Dheri Julgram Malakand. Proceedings A: October 5 is celebrated as Salaam Teacher’s Day each year by the Government of Pakistan. To celebrate Salaam Teacher’s Day in district Malakand, two seminars were arranged at the district level (male & female) both at different locations. The male ceremony was held at GHSS Dheri Julgram and the female ceremony was held at GGHS Koper. All stake holders actively participated in both the events. During the events, the speakers highlighted the role and dignity of the teachers. The role of teacher was appreciated as the builders of nation. Below is the report of WTD male held at GHSS Dheri Julgram. Participants:

Mr. Abdullah DEO-M E &SE Malakand. All SDEOs All ASDEOs Principals

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Head Masters Head Teachers Teachers Mr. Abid Ali, DPM-E NCHD, Malakand. Mr. Sawar Khan DPM-L NCHD, Malakand. MCs NCHD-UPE Malakand. Other Stake holders

Highlights: Recitation was offered voluntarily by a student named Mr. Shaukat Ullah of GHSS

Dheri Julgram Malakand. ADO Estb Mr. Zakir Hussain played role of Stage secretary at ceremony. Principal GHSS Dheri Julgram Mr. Ashiq Hussain welcomed the Participants and paid

tribute to Teachers. Naat was offered by Mr.Ilyas Khan Student of GHSS Dheri Julgram Malakand. Asif Ullah & Group sung Milli Naghma.

Principal Mr. Fida Muhammad GHSS Dargai No. 1 during his speech highlighted the dignity of the teachers in the Islamic context; he said that Islam is the complete code of life. He mentioned that all the prophets were teachers and they taught code of life to their believers. He said that teaching is a very honorable and respectable profession; he said that it is only a matter of realization. He paid rich tributes and salaam to his teachers. Mr. Abid Ali, DPM-E NCHD, threw lights on the role and dignity of the teachers. He said that teachers are real builders of the nation. DPM-E NCHD stressed that society must give

the teacher his due respect. He requested the participants to pay homage to their teachers on the auspicious occasion of World Teachers’ Day. Mr. Abdullah, DEO-M (E &SE) Malakand threw light on the role and dignity of the teachers. He said that in the past the teachers had a place near the

emperors but now we had lost our status. It is not impossible to get back the lost status once again. For this everyone has to play his role and responsibilities, he added. He further added that today wherever we are and what status we have is only possible due to the guidance and teaching of our teachers and we must acknowledge this positively. He mentioned that it’s not the sword that conquered the world but the pen because behind the sword there was always a mighty pen and teacher. He asserted that the current alarming situation demands more efforts, enthusiasm and devotion from teachers. It is our religious and national duty to equip the new generation with all modern tools and skills so that they can compete in the current situation in the best possible way. Further he added that role of a teacher in society is both significant and valuable. It has far-reaching influence on the society he lives in and no other personality can have an influence more profound than that of a teacher. DEO-M had also invited his Ex Teachers to the ceremony and paid tribute to them at the occasion. DEO-M paid tributes and Salaams to his all the teachers. Certificates were distributed among 30th deserving Teachers nominated by Education Department. Certificates were handed over by the DEO-M (E &SE), SDEOs-M, Principals, DPME NCHD & ASDEOs. The names of the best teachers who were awarded certificates are as under: Mr. Saeed Khan Mr.Abdul Baseer Mr. Muhammad Zeb Mr. Shahbaz Khan Mr.Muhammad Naseem Mr. Ubaid Ullah Mr. Noor Hayat Mr.Sher Malik Mr. Gul Mehmood Mr. Alamgir Khan Mr.Abdul Haq Mr. Wazir Zada Mr. Fida Muhammad; Mr.Saeed-ur-Rehman Mr. Abdul Halim Mr. Muhammad Israr Mr.Hazrat Ghani Mr. Nek Muhammad Mr. Jehan zeb Mr.Fazal Mehmood Mr. Jamil Shah

Mr. Saeed Shah Mr.Mujahid Shah Mr. Zahoor Ahmad Mr. Altaf Hussain Mr.Noor Muhammad Mr.Fazal Hadi Mr. Haq Nawaz Mr.Fazal Wahid Mr.Hazrat Ghani

DEO-M Malakand is awarding Best teacher certificate to his Ex- Teacher. DEO-M Malakand is awarding Best teacher certificate Participants’ group Photo at WTD, 5-oct-2013 District Malakand.

Proceedings B: Venue: Govt. Girls High School Koper Malakand. As mentioned earlier, NCHD & ED Malakand had decided to arrange two programs for celebration of World Teachers’ Day for male & female in different locations i.e. GHSS Dheri Julgram for males and GGHS Koper for females in which all stake holders took part

and the speakers highlighted the role and dignity of the teachers. The role of teacher was appreciated as the builders of the nation. Below is the report of WTD Female held at GGHS Koper. Participants:

Ms. Rabia Anees DEO-F- E &SE Malakand. All SDEOs All ASDEOs Principals Head Mistresses Head Teachers Teachers Ms.Samina Naz, FMC- NCHD, Malakand. Ms.Samina FMC- NCHD, Malakand.. Other Stake holders

Pictures highlights: Recitation was offered by student Ms. Hajira Rehman of GGPS Koper Malakand. Ms. Rabia Anees, DEO-F in her speech said that teaching is a very honorable and respectable profession; she said that it is only a matter of realization. DEO-F paid rich tributes and salaams to her teachers. DEO-F stressed that the society must give the teacher their due respect. She requested all the participants to pay homage to their teachers on the auspicious occasion of World Teachers’ Day. She further added that, today wherever we are and what status we have it is because of the guidance and teaching of our teachers and we must acknowledge this positively. DEO-F Paid tributes and Salaams to all teachers.

At the end, certificates were distributed among 83 deserving Teachers who were nominated by ED. The Certificates were handed over by the DEO-F, SDEOs-F, Principals, & ASDEOs. The names of the best teachers who were awarded certificates are as under:

Ms. Yasmeen Ms. Naheed Ms. Saeeda Ms. Nelofer Ms. Yasmeen Ms. Nargis Ms. Abida Ms. Nazli Ms. Zubaida Ms. Saeeda Ms. Naheed Wakil Ms. Nishat Ms. Musarrat Ms. Neelum Ms. Rahida Naz Ms. Bushra Ishaq Ms. Musarrat Majid Ms. Wazir Begum Ms. Nizakat Ms. Qamar Seema Ms. Nasreen Ms. Nadia Ms.Tehsin Begum Ms. Hashmat Ms. Nasim Akhtar Ms. Fatima Gul Ms. Shaheen Begum Ms. Palwasha Ms.Menaz Ms. Shahida Ihsan Ms. Rehana Ms. Shaheen Ms. Umi Saleem Ms. Nargis Ms. Sabra Hussaini Ms. Kausar Hatim Ms. Kehfulwara Ms. Rehana Hameed Ms. Ismat Ara Ms. Hadia Noor Ms. Shakila Farid Ms. Liaquat Begum Ms. Siraj Begum Ms. Bacha Zamina Ms. Kalsoom Latif Ms. Sasi Benazir Ms. Safia Ms. Nasim Akhter Ms. Maryam Ms. Farzana Yasmen Ms. Naeema Ms. Sajida Ms. Tosila Ms. Naeema Akhtar Ms. Sabiqa Ms. Ulfat Begum Ms. Imtiaz Begum Ms. Ulfat Ms. Razia Ms. Farzana Ms. Shaheen Ms. Farah Deeba Ms. Rukhsana Ms. Samina Naimat Ms. Yasmin Ms. Jamila Begum

Ms. Shah Haram Ms. Nizakat Ms. Nazia Ms. Naheed Begum Ms. Nustat Amir Ms. Jehan Gul Ms. Bibi Hadia Ms. Nasreen Ms. Shagufta Ms. Yasmin Amjid Ms. Farzana Halim Ms. Saima Gul Ms. Sumaira Naz Ms. Riaz Begum Ms. Bano Qudsia

DEO-F Malakand giving Certificate to a teacher

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Dated: October, 5, 2013

Participants: Haji Noor Zada Khalozai DEO Mardan Mr.Raham Akbar SDEO Mardan Mr.Zubair Head Teacher GPS Bicket Ganj #2 Mardan ASDOs Male& Female Mardan Best Teachers Male & Female of District Mardan Students of GPS Bicket Ganj # 2 Mardan Activist & Volunteers Mr. Muhammad Ayaz PCE NCHD KPK Mr. Mushtaq Ahmed DGM NCHD Mardan All Staff of NCHD Mardan

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Agenda: Recitation of Holly Quran Pays praise to Allah Naat Shareef National Anthem National Songs Speeches Certificates Distribution Dua

Proceeding: Salaam Teachers Day was celebrated by the Education Department with the support of NCHD Mardan and Rite to Play Mardan in GPS Bicket Ganj # 2 Mardan on October, 5, 2013. Program commenced with the recitation of Holy Quran by a student of GPS at 10:15am. Thereafter students of GPS recited the National Anthem, Naat Shareef and Milli Naghmas.. Mr.Raham Akbar SDEO Mardan welcomed & thanked of all participants and expressed his views regarding the importance of Salaam Teachers Day. Mr. Mushtaq Ahmed DGM NCHD Mardan expressing his views said that Salaam Teachers Day was initiated by UNESCO in 1974 for respecting and appreciating the role of teachers. He said that teachers play a very important role in the field of behavioral and educational development of Nations. Mr. Muhammad Ayaz PCE NCHD Peshawar KPK while sharing his views said that in honor of this day the honorable teachers should be respected and should be given a prestigious status in the society. Furthermore he praised all the teachers with best wishes and regard.

Haji Noor Zada Khalozai DEO Mardan addressed the ceremony in the light of Holly Quran, Hadith and other Muslim philosophers and western thinker gave the reference of importance of teachers on this memorial occasion. He said that the teachers should ensure best efforts in accomplishing their duties and responsibilities. An awarded teacher Mrs.Nasim Akhter appreciated the ED and NCHD for recognizing the services of teachers by awarding them with Appreciation Certificates. She shared that she has been transferred from GGPS - Hoti to GGPS MIRBAZ GHAZ. She said that I have reactivated the said school and now the school is fully functional. She thanked DEO Education (Male & Female) for the recognition of her services. The event concluded at 1:00 pm with a dua recited by Mr. Zubair Head Teacher GPS Bicket Ganj. Pictorial View

DEO Addressing the Participants on Salaam Teacher Day

PCE NCHD KPK expressing his views on Salaam Teachers Day

Participants of the Event on Salaam Teacher Day

Best Teacher Naseem Akhtar expressing her

views

DGM Awarding Certificate to a Best Teacher

ASDEO Female Ms.Nighat Semab

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Venue: GPS No 1 Hangu Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Participants: Mr. Hassan Afridi District General Manager Mr.Aqal Badshah District Education Officer E & SE Hangu Mr. Shams ur Rehman ADO Education Hangu Circle Mr. Sharif ADO Thall Circle All ADOs District Hangu Mr.Yasir Khan District Program Manager Education Hangu (Acting) Mr. Arshad Noor ADFAM Hangu Mr.Hazrat ullah LMISO Hangu

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Background: Salaam Teacher Day is celebrated throughout the world on 5th, October every year. The objectives of the Day are to pay tributes to our teachers and to acknowledge their efforts by paying salutes to their noble services. Like all other Districts, HDSU Hangu celebrated this day in close coordination with DEO (E&SE) Hangu. It was decided that E&SE will select 3 best teachers purely on merit at each circle. Teachers’ selection would be on their overall performance with regard to Enrollment, Quality of Education, and Prevention of Dropout. NCHD will provide Appreciation Certificates to be awarded to Best Teachers on 5th, October by the Award Committee. Mr. Aqal Badshah was the Chief Guest on the occasion. Both male/female staff of Education Department participated in the event. Proceedings: The program commenced with the recitation from Holy Quran by Mr. Muhammad

Kamal a School student of Fourth Class. He with great zeal & zest recited the Holy Quran.

Welcome Address/Best Teacher Speech: Mr.Hazarat ullah LMISO (NCHD) Hangu welcomed the Chief Guest & participants at the program from NCHD Hangu platform. He threw light over the working of NCHD Hangu with regard to UPE & Literacy. He told the audience that NCHD Hangu is supporting the Education Department in Enrollment, Prevention of Dropout & Quality Education. He also shared the working status of Literacy program in Hangu District. He emphasized the need of teachers dignity and honor. He said that today, our country is facing problems like terrorism, social injustice and other social evils. All these abnormalities are due to lack of education. He prayed that our nation should give dignity & respect to the Teacher.

GPS NO.1 Head Teacher Malik Mushtaq threw light over the dignity of Teacher. He also emphasized that the teachers should focus on the duties that have been assigned to them. He said that teacher is the builder of nations and follow the teaching as Islamic cause.

District General Manager NCHD Hangu & Kohat: Mr. Hassan Afridi threw light over the working of NCHD and its current status. He elaborated the targets of the NCHD within the District and its coordination level with the District Govt for the program implementation and smooth running. He told the participants about the core & prime job of the NCHD to achieve 100% enrollment of children, reduce dropouts and improve the quality of Education. He said that NCHD celebrates such events to encourage the education related activities and said that the Education department has selected Best Teachers on behalf of their actual performance. He thanked the Chief Guest for participating in the program. He expressed his view over the importance of teacher role and duty which needs to be more skilled and professional. He told the participants about the increasing tendency of the youth toward the profession of the teaching.

Chief Guest: Mr. Aqal Badshah: Chief Guest DEO E&S Education Hangu thanked the NCHD for inviting him. He focused over the teacher behavior and teaching methodology. He said that there is great need of the trained teacher to meet the modern curriculum and learn the required skills to involve the students in the

class. He requested the GM NCHD Hangu to focus on the remote areas where there is no proper facilitation for the teachers & students. He hoped that teachers would work devotedly and teaches the students with updated methodology enabling them to attend

the classes regularly and would apply the tips to enhance student’s capacity. He said that teacher is the key person of our society for saving the children in future.

Certificates Distribution: DEO E&ES Male & DGM NCHD Hangu & Kohat distributing the Certificates:

Awareness Walk:

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World/Salam Teachers Day 5th October 2013 Function Venue: GCMH School Alpurai Shangla Time: 09:30 to 01:00 PM

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1 Tilawat-e-Kalam Pak 2 Special Assembly

3 Special Slam to Teachers

4 Speech by ASDEO MrBakhtRawan Circle

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5 Speech by DGM Shangla

6 Speech of Acting DEO M/F Shangla Mr

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6 DGM Mr Feroz Shah, SRSP Team Leader Mr Abdul Samad and Muhammad Islam DEO Shangla presenting Shield to MrMirza Ali - Principal GCMHS Alpuri.

7 DGM Mr. Feroz Shah, Mr. Mirza Ali -

Principal GCMHS Alpuri and Muhammad Islam DEO Shangla presenting Cup to Students

8 30 Certificate were distributed among 20

Govt Primary School Teachers and 10 Govt Secondary and Higher Secondary School Teachers

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In district Nowshera Salam teacher day was celebrated in close coordination of the Education Department. On female side the following teachers are nominated

as Best Teachers for award of Appreciation Certificates.. Best Teacher Awards 2013

# Teacher Name School Name 1 ZainabBibi Rehman Baba Colony 2 Hameeda Begum MeirajiPayan 3 Shakila Jalozi No 1 4 TajSawrar Jalozi No 2 5 kalsoomTaj Khair Abad No 1 6 Shad Bibi PaytawerPayan 7 Safia Meshak

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8 HajiraShahid Shahin Abad 9 NasreenNazir ResalpurCantt 10 AnwerJehan KheshkiPayan No 4 11 Farhat AzaKhelPayan No 1 12 Shehnaz Pabbi No 2 13 AyshaBibi Kalan No 1

Due to annual leave of DPME Nowshera, Mr. Faisal Mahmood scheduled the program of Salam Teacher Day with the Education Department. The event was held at Government Primary School for Girls Dhobi Ghat. On this occasion all the nominees were present along with circle ADOs and DDO (female). NCHD was represented by the Literacy Sector team that comprised of Mr.Faisal Mehmood, Mr. Qazi Mansoor and Miss.Shabana Roshan. The Program commenced with the recitation of the Holy Quran by Miss. Shakila. Circle ADO debated of the importance of teachers in the development of a society.

Mr. Faisal Mahmood – DPML NCHD elaborated the importance of teacher and the teaching profession in the following words. Primary school teaching is the single most important profession in the world. Teachers pass on knowledge and values to children, prepares them for further education and carriers. Teachers are the main contributors to good education. This most important profession however does not get the recognition it deserves. In the developed world, young people don’t want to become a primary school teacher anymore. In most developing countries the profession does not attract qualified and ambitious people because it is poorly remunerated. Gone are the days that a primary school teacher was a highly respected person. To attain the goal of universal and good primary school education, teaching has to become an attractive profession again. Teachers are one of the main pillars of a sound and progressive society. They bear the weight and responsibility of teaching, and, apart from parents, are the main source of knowledge and values for children. For a child between 6 and 12, there are basically three options: get no primary education, get low quality primary education or get good quality primary education. In spite of our world being immensely rich, the majority of children have to settle for option 1 or 2. At this very moment, over a hundred million children are deprived of primary education. Over 500 million children go to school but the quality of education which they acquire is very low: they have little or no books, their class-room is poorly equipped or simply doesn’t exist, or they have a teacher whose level of knowledge hardly surpasses that of a 6th grader or who is not motivated because he/she earns less than her neighbor who cleans the house of the local landlord. The universally subscribed goal that “by 2015 all children, particularly girls, children in difficult circumstances and those belonging to ethnic minorities, have access to complete free and compulsory primary education of good quality" (Declaration of The World Education Forum held in Dakar, Senegal in 2000) can only be achieved if children can have access to motivated and knowledgeable teachers. They are the resource by excellence. The books are important, the pencil and the blackboard are important and so are the chairs to sit on, but if there is no motivated teacher in front of the chairs, if there is no teacher to write on the blackboard and to teach reading, math and how to pick up

knowledge and values, the goal will never be achieved. The event concluded with the distribution of certificates among the best teachers.

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Dated: 5th October, 2013

Venue: GPS Mingora Swat. Chief Guest: Mr. Sultan Mehmood Mian DEO Education Swat Participant:

Mr.Sultan Mehmood DEO-Education Distt, Swat All DOs,DDOs,ADOs,(M) Education Distt, Swat Selected Best Teachers Education Distt, Swat Students and Volunteers Distt, Swat Mr. Arshad Durrani DGM NCHD Swat Mr.Ibrahim Shah (Shah Baba) APTA Mr.Roidar Khan APTA Mr.Ihsan Ullakhan (Brothar Of MPA) Mr.Saeed Khan PTI Mr.Fayyez Ahmad DPML NCHD Swat MCs NCHD Swat

As usual Salam Teachers day was observed in Swat with great enthusiasm deep regards/ respect for those sons and daughters of the soil who have committed to sacrifice everything for building this nation. They are of-course none other but the TEACHERS who with all the handicaps, are committed to carry forward the nation to new heights.

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An event was organized in GPS No 4 Mingora Swat to formally appreciate those teachers who turned out to be the best and to make a conscious effort to inculcate the real place /status of teacher in the masses. Program was as follows.

Time Programme 10:00.am Guests to be seated 10:15.am Arrival of Chief Guest(s) 10:20.am Recitation from Holy Quran 10:25.am Nat Shareef Students of GPS Mingora Swat ) 10:50.am Welcome Remarks ( Mr.Roidar Khan) 11:05.am Mr. Shah Baba Speech 11:15:am Mrs.Ihsan Ullah Khan Speech 11:35.am Mr. Fazal Huda ASDEO Circle Charbagh Speech. 11:45 am Mr.Sikandar Shah PTI Speech 12:00 pm Mr.Arshad Durrani DGM NCHD Swat Speech 12:15 pm Mr.Sultan Mehmood DEO (M) Swat Speech

The Chief Guest Mr. Sultan Mehmood Mian DEO Education arrived at 10am in

GPS No 4 Mingora Swat. Mr.Naeem Khan GPS Hazar Kabal Swat performed as Stage secretary. Program started with recitation from the Holy Quran by one of the student of GPS Mingora Swat. After the recitation, Naat Rasool-e- Maqbool (S.A.W.W) was offered by the students of GPS NO 4 Mingora Swat.

Then the Stage Secretary invited Mr. Roidar Khan for the welcome address. Mr., Roidar Khan welcomed all the participants and explained his views regarding the Salam Teacher Day. He said that we are committed to uphold our responsibilities regarding education. He said that Salam Teacher Day is celebrated throughout the world on 5th October each year. He further said that World Teachers Day being celebrated today is underpinned by the slogan ‘quality teacher for quality education’

that focuses on the issue of better working conditions for teachers, which also implies better learning conditions for students.

After the welcome speech, Mr. Shah Baba President APTA expressed his views. He said that people hand over their children to us. He quoted saying of the Prophet (PBUH) ”I have been sent as a teacher”. If our teachers follow this example; they will provide productive knowledge to their students. One should show his respect to his teachers as they have paved the way from darkness to the bright lights of knowledge and education.

Mr. Ihsan Ullah Khan (Brother of MPA Mr.Mohib Ullah Khan - PTI Swat) shared his views regarding Salam Teachers Day. He described Prophet as a teacher and also explained the meaning of IQRA with participants. At the end he conveyed his salams to all his teachers.

Mr. Fazal Huda ASDEO Circle Charbagh Swat while sharing his views said that teaching is very respectable profession. He said that a teacher is a person who helps in shaping our lives during our childhood, a person who wipes our tears and makes us smile. He/she teaches us, scolds us, plays with us and helps us overcome our fears. These are people specially made by God to look after his small wonders. Come let us celebrate all those people who have made an impact on us from day one. Let us celebrate Teachers Day with full enthusiasm.

Mr. Saeed Khan PTI shared his views regarding Salam Teachers day. After welcoming the participants he said that upgradation is a great achievement in the last tenure. We endorse Col® Arshad Durrani and Roidar Khans’ demand for 6 rooms and 6 teachers for primary school. At the end he conveyed his salams to all his teachers.

Mr. Arshad Durrani DGM NCHD

Swat while sharing his views said that APTA should develop self-accountability mechanism for the accountability of teachers. He urged that all primary schools should have 6 rooms. For this purpose he

requested PTI representative Mr. Saeed Khan. He further said that World Teachers Day is celebrated to recognize the untiring work that our teachers do for us and all the pain they endure for us to turn out as civilized citizens of the country. Teacher’s day is celebrated to appreciate the efforts of teachers and express gratitude towards them. At the end he said that it aims to support the needs of teachers and helps them to adhere to the future needs of the younger generation.

Mr., Sultan Mehmood Mian DEO

Education Distt, Swat in his speech welcomed to all the participants especially Mr. Saeed Khan, Col ® Arshad Durrani DGM NCHD Swat and APTA Members. He said that I am very happy to be a teacher. What we are today is because of our teachers. Teacher burns like a candle to the end and spreads light. He is a spiritual father. A child is handed over to the teacher. We have to accept him as own child. A child imitates the teacher. He further said that positive atmosphere has been ensured at educational institutions through development under KPK Education Sector Reforms and now it is up to the teachers to strive hard for making Pakistan a strong nation capable of coping with modern day technology and developments. Government is striving hard for educational development in the district and teachers can play important role in achieving these goals.

He said that October 5 is observed worldwide as “International Teachers Day” to recognize and appreciate the role of teachers in nation building. The world was rapidly moving towards a knowledge-based economy, which requires high quality education. There is a need to provide a balanced education to students that must include formal as well as religious education. The government is striving to increase enrollment and remove disparity between the enrollment ratio of boys and girls, the need of the day is to provide better environment to both teacher and students so that they can equally contribute to the society. Addressing the teachers, he said that what I want from you is to treat the students as your children at the same time he advised the students to behave with your teachers as if they were your parents. He paid rich tributes to all the teachers who have taught him and conveyed his Salam to them.

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Date: 05/10/2013 Time: 12:00 pm

Venue: Government High School No.1 Tank Chief Guest: Mr. Abdul Salam Khan Marwat (DEO) Tank Stage Secretary: Mr. Muhammad Rafiq Khan (SET) GHS No.1 Tank Participants: Mr. Muhammad Saleem Khan (Principal GHS.No.1 Tank) Mr. Muhammad Ismail Khan Kundi (Principal GHS No.2 Tank) Mr. Zainullah Khan DDO Tank Mr. Malak Khan (ASDEO) Circle Baloch Mr. Muhammad Arshad (DPME NCHD) Tank Mr. Abdul Qadir (DPML NCHD) Tank Teachers & Students of Government Schools Tank

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Proceedings: National Commission for Human Development Tank held a Seminar at Govt High School No.1 Tank. The aim was to celebrate world Teacher Day on 5th October 2013 and pay tribute to teachers and recognize their services as a spiritual father of a child and a builder of the nation. Rich tributes were paid to teachers for their devotion with which they are carrying out the responsibility of educating children and efforts to lay the foundation for creating good citizens for the nation. Their efforts are specially acknowledged in the prevailing circumstances where terrorism against the teachers, schools, and students are on rampant. That hundreds of schools are destroyed, teachers are kidnapped and harassed, and that more than 200 vacancies are vacant for years. More than 50 participants from the Education Department participated in the seminar. In addition, representatives of the District Government and NCHD also participated. The education department and district government representatives spoke high about NCHD and their valuable efforts in the primary education and literacy. The DO - ED remarked that he is thankful to NCHD for inviting him to such an event. It is the NCHD that continuously pushes the district government and education department for the betterment of education at the district level. At the end of the Seminar appreciation certificates were given to the best teachers. Best teachers were selected from High Schools, Middle and Primary Schools. Detail of the nominees is as following:-

1. Mr Niaz Ali Khan GHS No.1 Tank 2. Mr Azad Khan GMS Tank Cant 3. Mr M.Dawood GPS No.1 Tank 4. Mr Malak Khan (ASDO Circle Baloch)

Pictorial display of the event:

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World Teachers Day was celebrated with great zeal and spirit in collaboration

with Department of E & SE Upper Dir. In this connection two separate functions were arranged, one at GPS No2 Kass for male under the chair of DEO male Mr. Jan Muhammad Sb while the other at GGMS Kas under the chair of DDO Male. Apart from DEO (M) and ADO sports Mr. Sajidullah, teachers, students, volunteers and parents also participated in large numbers. The male program at GPS started with the recitation of Holy Quran by Jamshed a student from class 5th. After the recitation of Holy Quran, Hamd-e-Bari Taala was presented by a group of student and Naat Sharif by student Suleman from class 4thth. Special poem and National song were presented in the honor of teachers by students from various classes.

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District General Manager NCHD Mr. NasruMinallah in his speech welcomed all the participants and highlighted the importance of World Teachers Day. He said that the teachers play a vital role in building the nations. He presented Salam to teachers and underlined the role of teachers. He read a letter written by a scholar to his son’s teacher that how to prepare his son to live a successful life.

DEO Jan Muhammad Sb appreciated the effective role of teachers. He said that without teachers the education system is incomplete. He advised the teachers to focus on imparting good education as well as to build the moral character of children so that they become useful segments of society. He

congratulated all the best teachers and urged that they should continue with their good efforts. DEO said that he salutes all those teachers who are punctual, honest and sincere with their duties. Certificates of Appreciation were awarded to best teachers by DEO, Total 15 male and 10 female teachers were honored with certificates.

The program ended with words of pray and a vote of thanks. .

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A well-organized Salam Teachers Day was celebrated, in connection with the World Teacher Day, at HDSU office Dir Lower. More than 55 Participants took part

in the function. Participants:

MNA Sahib Zada Muhammad Yaqoub Khan SDEOs Male Lower Dir Circle ASDEO Hayaserai Acting DPME Lower Dir NCHD staff Best Teachers Nominees

The program commenced with the recitation of the Holy Quran by Feeder Teacher Anwar Shah. ASDEO Nasrullah was invited to the stage to share his views about the noble day. He explained the importance of the day by asserting that the profession of the teacher is most important, sacred and noble. He said that today we are here just because of our teachers only and the teacher is the person with whom we interacted most. All the great people of the world are the creation of teachers

SDEO Male, Mr. Hameed-ur-Rehman was invited to express his views. He said that the only respectable profession in the world is teaching. He gave the example of the Prophet Muhammd (PBUH) who was the greatest teacher of world and we shall follow his instructions in the best interest of the community in

particular and of the world in general. DDO male expressed his views by saying that teacher is great and respectable only if he is ideal, committed and sincere to his duties. Such a teacher is great in the eyes of Allah and the people as well. We have learnt the realities of life through our teachers.

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Acting DPME (NCHD) thanked the Chief Guest, teachers and the participants. During his speech he said that teaching is the most respectable job in the world. It is the teacher only who is respected everywhere in the world. He said that in the developed world, teachers are the only professionals who are paid a low salary but even then everyone is willing to work as a teacher because they believe that it is noble and volunteer cause to teach.

MNA Sahib Zada Muhammad Yaqoob Khan Lower Dir said that teachers should know their responsibilities well. They should work hard and with commitment. Only then we can make our way and match pace with the fast growing world. He then gave the examples of some of our National

heroes like Muhammad Ali Jinnah, Dr Qadeer khan, Dr Muhammd Alama Muhammad Iqbal. He said that our National heroes are the creations of teachers and are recognized not only in Pakistan but all over the world. He appreciated the efforts of NCHD and said that all the teachers should coordinate fully with NCHD in order to achieve the targets of Universal Primary Education. If we do so, NCHD will be in a strong position to work for the betterment of Education. At the end of the program, Appreciation Certificates were awarded to the Best Teachers and Feeder Teachers; nominated by the concerned Circle ASDEOs. MNA Yaqoob Khan, SDEO, and Acting DPME (NCHD), handed over the Certificates among the 30 best teachers. The event concluded with a dua for the success of the noble objectives of achievement of Universal Primary Education objectives.

MNA Sahib Zada Muhammad Yaqoob khan distributing Achievement Certificates among best teachers

bbottabad In Abbottabad Salam Teachers Day 2013

was celebrated with full zeal and zest. Though enrolment campaign was going on its full swing, but still this day was celebrated with its traditional style. DPME - NCHD was on annual leave. She discussed this important activity with DEO and focal person telephonically and ensured the facilitation of NCHD team at all levels. DEO (M&F) instructed all ADOs to celebrate this day with full zeal. In District Abbottabad Enrollment campaign Seminars were planned at each circle in which DEO himself participated and invited influential in each circle. Due to already planned activities of Enrollment campaign phase II, DEO decided to pay tribute to the teachers in the same function.

Salam Teachers Day was celebrated on 5th Oct, 2013 in Government High school No 3 Abbottabad. MPA Mr. Mushtaq Ahmed Ghani (advisor for higher education), Mr. Qalender Lohdi, Press representatives, DO Male, Mr. Raiz Khan Swati, ADOs from all Circles and Teachers were invited.

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The participants appreciated the teachers for their achievement in enrollment campaign of September drive. In addition, they paid rich tributes to the best teachers of the district. Mustaq Ahmed Ghani said that district Abbottabad has trained and well committed teachers and I am proud of them. He said that teaching is cause more than occupation. Mr. Qalender Lohdi - MPA said that this is very important day for all of us and we should commit ourselves towards improvement of our education system. He appreciated Mr. Raiz Khan Swati - DO for his hard work in improving his department. He paid rich tributes to the teachers for their efforts in improving quality education, preventing drop-out and bringing out of school children to the schools. Mr. Raiz Khan Swati (DO Male) shared the performance of his district and appreciated the efforts of the teachers.

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Venue: GPS MC Area No. Kohat Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Participants Mr. Muhammad Nawaz Assistant Commissioner District Kohat Mr.Hussan Afridi District General Manager Districts Kohat and Hangu Mr.Zahid Rashid District Education Officer E & SE Kohat Mr. Ghaffor Shah Sub District Education Officer Kohat Mr.Hasamul Haq Pricipal High School No.3 All ADOs District Kohat Mr.Hammad Hussain District Program Manager Education Kohat Mr. Muhammad Ayaz Khan District Program Manager Literacy Kohat Mr.Asmad Ali Dfam Kohat Mr.Mudasir Shah Miss Farah Adiba Markaz Coordiantor

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Miss Saira Bano Markaz Coordinator

Rationale: Salaam Teacher Day is celebrated throughout the world on 5th, October every year. The objectives of the Day are to pay tributes to our teachers and to acknowledge their efforts by paying salutes to their noble services. Like all other Districts, HDSU Kohat celebrated this day in close coordination with Additional AC & DEO (E&SE) Kohat. It was decided that E&SE will select 3 best teachers purely on merit at each circle. Teachers’ selection would be on their overall performance with regard to Enrollment, Quality of Education and Prevention of dropout. NCHD will print special certificates to present these teachers on 5th, October by the Award Committee i.e. Additional AC Kohat Mr. Muhammad Nawaz will be the Chief Guest on the Day. All staff of Education will participate from both the sides Male & Female. Welcome Address: At 10:40 am Mr. Hammad Hussain, District Program Manager Education NCHD Kohat welcomed the Chief Guest & participants at the program from NCHD Kohat platform. He threw light over the working of NCHD Kohat with regard to UPE & Literacy. He told the audience that NCHD Kohat is supporting the Education Department in Enrollment, Prevention of Dropout & Quality Education. He also shared the working status of Literacy program in Kohat District. He said that today, our country is facing problems like terrorism, social injustice and other social evils. All these abnormalities are due to lack of education. He prayed that our nation should pay respect to the Teacher.

Best Teacher Speech: At 10:45, PST Teacher Hafiz Aloudin GPS Tanda Banda threw light over the dignity of Teacher. He emphasized the teachers to focus on their duty. He said that teacher is the builder of the nation and follows the teaching as Islamic cause.

Mr. Ghaffor Shah: Sub District Education Officer (Male) SDEO shared the problems and issues of the teachers. He insisted on the teachers to be punctual and hardworking. He said that education is the only way to make the nation prosperous and developed. Mr. Hassamul Haq: Principal Govt High School No.3 Mr. Hassamul Haq expressed his views over the profession of teaching. He said that there is great need for implementing the modern methodology. He emphasized over the teacher to avoid corporal punishment. He also threw light over the societal disgrace with the teacher’s designation. He hoped that Pakistani Nation would solve this problem through Education. Mr. Zhaid Rashid District Education Officer (E & SE Male) Kohat Mr. Zahid Rasheed - DEO expressed his views over the importance of teaching and role of teacher. He said that each child should be treated friendly and affectionately. He emphasized over the teachers to improve their teaching skills and make the students to concentrate during the class sessions. He quoted the verses of the Allama Iqbal in which he indicated toward the practicality. He said that the sincerity of a teacher can change the destiny of the nation. He thanked NCHD for its technical support to the Education Department. He also shard the NCHD input in order to bring qualitative improvement in Education and Children Enrollment. He acknowledged the services of the NCHD. DEO Zahid Rashid highlighted

the need of professional training and courses to enhance the capacity of the teachers. He said that teacher can play vital role in the character building of the students. Students always follow the teacher guidance. Mr. Hassan Afridi: District General Manager NCHD Kohat: Mr. Hussan Afridi threw light over the working of NCHD and its current status. He elaborated the targets of the NCHD within the District and its coordination level with the District Govt for the program implementation and smooth running. He told the participants about the core & prime job of the NCHD to make the Enrollment 100%, Dropout prevention100% & Quality of Education. He said that NCHD celebrates the events to encourage the education related activities and said that the Education department has selected the Best Teachers on behalf of their actual performance. He thanked the Chief Guest for participating in the program. He expressed his view over the importance of teacher role and duty which need to be more skilled and professional. He shared the increasing tendency of the youth toward the profession of the teaching.

Chief Guest: Mr. Muhammad Nawaz: Additional Assistant Commissioner Kohat: Mr. Muhammad Nawaz Additional Assistant Commissioner thanked the NCHD for inviting him. He focused over the teacher behavior and teaching methodology. He said that there is a great need of the trained teacher to meet the modern curriculum

and learn the required skills to involve the students in the class. He requested the GM NCHD Kohat to focus on the remote areas where there is no proper facilitation for the teachers & students. He hoped that teachers would work devotedly and teach students with updated methodology enabling them to attend classes regularly and would apply the

tips to enhance student’s capacity. He said that teacher is the key person of our society to save the future of the children. Certificates Distribution: Awareness Walk:

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On 5th Oct, 2013 Salam Teachers day was celebrated in Buner with full swing as per previous practice. The main function in this context was held in Centennial Model High School Daggar. The major distinction of the function was that both male and female section of education department, in the district, were sitting under one roof for the first time in the history of Buner. Secondly two advisors of the Chief Minister of KPK, Mr. Suran Singh and Ziaullah Afridi were the chief guests in the function. Director Education of KPK Mr. Rafiq Khattak also participated as guest. Both of the DEOs, Mr. Fida Mohammad (Male), and Miss Zaibunnisa (Female), presided over the function. People from all walks of life, i.e. Teachers, Politicians, Volunteers, Representatives of the Partner Organizations, and students participated among others

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Preparation for celebration of the Day A preparatory meeting of NCHD UPE team was held with DEO Mr. Fida Mohammad on 27th September. In this meeting NCHD requested DEO to call a meeting of the ED managers and Partner organizations to finalize the program. On 30th September 2013, DEO conducted the meeting in which all the ED managers both male and female, DGM NCHD, DPME NCHD, Akbar Shah (NCHD), Shahid khan ( Save the Children), Shaukat Hayat, (EEF), Representatives of CGN, MGPO and SRSP participated. DEO shared his plan for the day and asked for support from the partner organization working in education sector. All of participants extended their support. DEO assigned responsibility to individual organizations for refreshment, Media coverage, Banner and posters, certificates and awards. Committees such as selection, reception, refreshment, award, and stage committees were formed in the meeting. Selection Committee A committee for the Selection of Best teachers in the District was established under the chairman ship of DEO Male consisting of SDOs and ASDO, to identify the best teachers on the basis of his / her performance. The land marks for the best teachers were also decided in the meeting. They were asked to finalized the list within three days including teachers from GOVT primary boys and girls, Middle, high and higher secondary school of boys and girls. Proceeding of the Function Both the Chief Guests were received by the reception committee at 10 am at the main gate of the school. Boy scouts, of the centennial Model school, received the guests in their own peculiar way. The celebration started with recitation of Holy Quran by a student of tenth class of GGHS-

Bagra followed by naath sharif by a team of the same school. National Anthem was presented by a group of students of GCMH School Daggar. ASDO sports Mr. Musharaf khan extended well come to all the participants. DEO male and DEO female delivered their

speeches to highlight the importance of the day. They also highlighted the issues they are facing in the District. Mr. Rafiq Khatak shared Governments efforts for enhancing education and also ensured that the present Government is very much sincere in solving the problems of the teachers. Both the Chief Guests also spoke on the occasion and extended all the possible support for the sake of education. Distribution of Shields and Certificates At the end Shields and certificates were awarded to 200 best teachers from different school, partner organization and to the Guest.

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Planning of the Day: 5th October is celebrated as “World Teacher Day” in the whole world. In Pakistan the day is celebrated as “Salam Teacher Day’’. Celebrating the day, NCHD Karak coordinated with Education Department. In this connection we first met with DEO Mr. Haziq Ur Rehman. Due to his engagement in Court cases, DEO assigned this task to SDEO Takht-e-Nasrati Mr. Munawar Jan. Planning meeting was held with SDEO in his office on 4th October. The meeting was attended by all ASDEOs. SDEO instructed ASDEOs to nominate best teachers in their respective circles. He also instructed ASDEOs to ensure the celebration of this day in each school during morning assembly. For conducting the District Level Seminar, the venue and Chief Guest for the program was also decided during the meeting. Head Master of GHS Takht-e-Nasrati was contacted for using the school hall for the seminar. Tehsildar Takht-e-Nasrati Mr. Gul Ghazi Khan was invited as chief guest for the program. Eng; Umar Khitab (Ex GM-VCD NCHD) was also invited for this program.

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ASDEOs shared the names of their 18 best teachers to NCHD Karak for preparation of Best Teacher Certificates. NCHD mobilized Rs. 5000/- from a local philanthropist for conducting the seminar. During the planning meeting, NCHD Karak took the responsibility of Certificates, banners and refreshment expenditure of the program. DEO was

informed accordingly about the time and venue and all other decisions of the meeting. The Day, 5th October, 13 According to the plan, DPM-L, ADPM-E, MC Sajjad Ahmad, LC Muhammad Luqman and DPM-L Lakki reached the program venue before the time. DEO and Eng; Umar Khitab were already present here in the office of the Head Master. Subsequently, SDEO along with ASDEOs and teachers reached to the venue. Print Media representatives also reached the program venue. They were invited by ASDEO Circle Takht-e-Nasrati. Program commenced 09:00 am sharp. Stage Secretary (ADPME - NCHD) started the program by taking permission from DEO. Mr. Lal Nawaz PST GPS Lakki Banda recited the Holy Quran. After the recitation, ADPM-E welcomed all the participants. Stage Participants:

Tehsildar Gul Ghazi Khan Chief Guest

Haziq Ur Rehman DEO E&SE Karak

Umar Khitab Social Worker and EX DGM NCHD

Munawar Jan SDEO Tehsil Takht-e-Nasrati

Shafi Uddin Program Manager-Literacty NCHD Karak

Majeed Khan Head Master GHS T/Nasrati

Muhammad HUssain ADO Circle Takht-e-Nasrati

Muhammad Naeem ADO Circle Hamidan

Mr. Shafi uddin - DPM-L (NCHD) speaking on the occasion shared that teaching is very noble profession. He advised the teachers to prepare their students with good character because good character is the key to success. DPM-L also shared his views about the drawbacks in course of text books taught in government schools.

Engineer Umar Khitab shared that the role if a teacher is significant in producing a good and developed society. He saluted all those who are related to this noble profession and said that if we follow the teachers then there is no reason of failure. He appreciated all the teachers & hoped that they

will follow in the foot steps of the selected best teachers. DEO Mr. Haziq-ur-Rehman thanked NCHD team for arranging the program. He put a brief glance on the importance of the day. In his speech he appreciated the performance of the teachers nominated for merit certificates and hoped that they will keep up their good work. He shared that this is the profession of Prophets and we should be proud of it. He said that teachers are the builders of nation. A teacher should present himself as role model for the Children as well as for the community.

Chief Guest Tehsildar Gul Ghazi Khan reached to the program before the certificate distribution. On invitation by compare, Chief Guest shared his view concerning to the Salam Teachers Day. He paid thanks to the program organizer for inviting as chief guest of such valuable programs. While presenting tribute to teachers, he shared one of his career examples which reflected the teacher’s obedience and importance. He advised teachers to be sincere and faithful with your profession. Certificate Distribution: After that, best performance certificates were distributed in teachers nominated by the ASDEOs on reward of their excellent performance in school. DEO Haziq ur Rehman, Tehsildar Gul Ghazi Khan, Eng; Umar Khitab, DPML Shafi ud din and Head Master GHS Takht-e-Nasrati distributed certificate in nominated best teachers. Certificates were distributed in the teachers i.e. Abdur Rehman, SPST GPS T/Nasrati No-1, SPST Noor Muhammad GPS T/Nasrati No-2, SPST Malak Ayaz T/Nasrati Jadeed, Aslam Hayat GPS Shah Slaeem, PST Jamal GPS Nusrat Abad and many other nominated teachers. “Teachers receiving certificate during the program”

“A teacher Lal Nawaz Khan showing his best performance certificate”

Print Media Coverage: Media Coverage of the Salam Teachers Day

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Date: October 05, 2013

Venue: Govt: Higher Secondary School No.2, Dera Ismail Khan

Time: 11:00 am

Participants:- ED Managers (M&F)

Head Master & Head Teacher of Govt Schools (M&F)

Principals & Teachers of Private Public Schools (M&F)

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Print & Electronic Media

This international & important function was celebrated in Govt Higher Secondary School

No.2, D.I.Khan. Mr. Ghulam Qasim Khan Gandapur (District Education Officer) presided

over the function whereas Mr. Ayaz Khan Wazir District (Program Manager AFAQ) was

the Special Guest.

D.E.O was warmly received by District General

Manager M. Arif Khan Kundi along with his NCHD

team. The function commenced with the recitation

of Holy Quran by Mohammad Faisal followed by

the National Anthem. After Naat Sharif a National

Song (Is Parcham Key Saye Taley Ham Aik Hain)

was sung by a group of the student. Faseeh Ahmad a student of Islamia High Secondary

School No.2 gave a tribute to the honor and respect of the teacher.

Mr. Hanif Rehmani (DPM-E – NCHD) in his speech upon the teachers to be dutiful and

honest to their profession.

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Mr. Arif Khan Kundi (DGM – NCHD) told the

audience that 05 October is celebrated as the World

Teacher’s Day -- announced by UNO. He further

said that the nations are built and destroyed in

classrooms. Educational system is the yardstick of a

nation to see their progress.

Mr. Ayaz Khan Wazir District Program Manager AFAQ (Association for Academic Quality)

shared his experiences by stating that the teachers of private sector are somewhat more

committed than the Government School Teachers --- who are highly paid. Majority of the

position holder students are always from private sector; as a result the people give

preference to admit their children in the public model schools.

The Chief Guest Ghulam Qasim Khan Gandapur explained four main qualities of the

teachers.

“Mazhab Dost”

“Insan Dost”

“Fitrat Dost”

“Ilm Dost”

After his speech the Chief Guest distributed the

appreciation certificates amongst the Best

Teachers, whereas Ghulam Fatima SDEO Paroa

& Aniqa Huma SDEO Kulachi also distributed

certificates to the best female teachers. Anchor

person of ARY & Sama TV channels interviewed

the Chief Guest after the function. It would be injustice not to mention the efforts of the

District General Manager Mr. Arif Khan Kundi who mobilized resources for this zero budget

activity. All the guests were entertained with

refreshment. Pictures of the function and copy of a

daily newspaper are appended below.

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A ceremony on Salam Teachers Day is held in Govt Centential High School No 1, Haripur on 05-10-2013. The program was organized by the Education

Department in Haripur with the coordination of Alif Ailan and NCHD. The Ceremony started with the name of almighty Allah and Tilawat by Uzair Ahmed class Third. Participants: Agha Sher Zaman Assistant Commissioner Haripur Umar Khan Kundi DEO (M) Haripur Firdos Khan SDEO (M) Haripur Ameer Muhammad Principal Govt Sentential High School No 1, Haripur Saeed-ur-Rehman ADO Establishment Asif Khan ASDEO Circle Kot Najibullah Abdul Sammad ASDEO Circle Pharhala Fazl-e-Qadir ASDEO Circle Khanpur Shakir Qureshi ASDEO Circle Ghazi Mumtaz Khan ASDEO Circle Serai Salah Malik Nisar ASDEO Circle Haripur Mehboob Khan MC (NCHD) Haripur Azhar Iqbal MC (NCHD) Haripur Muhammad Tariq MC (NCHD) Haripur Bilal Khan MC (NCHD) Haripur Munir Qureshi LC (NCHD) Haripur Ifra Gul Coordinator Alif Ailan Qazi Zahid Iqbal NC Alif Ailan

Education officers, principals, teachers, retired teachers, NCHD staff members and students were present on the occasion. School students performed a play with a education related theme The theme conveyed the message that with the teachings of a teacher terrorism and anarchy gets controlled. They

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presented a beautiful song which was appreciated by the participants. Cash prizes were distributed among the students by the A.C and DEO Haripur. On the occasion, SDEO (M) Haripur and other senior teachers and retired teachers also addressed the participants. The speakers said that celebrating Teachers Day all over the world is an appreciation for teachers who educate the future leaders. They said that teaching is a profession of prophets who were selected and dignified by God to teach human beings. Addressing to the gathering, Mr. Umar Khan Kundi - DEO asserted that there was jahiliat some 1400 years back before our Prophet, and there was no regard for humans in tribal society of that time. He said that this was the time that God sent his Prophet to teach. Our Prophet said “Oh people read the name of God who created mankind”. DEO added that it is moment of great pride for me to be here at this occasion where we are going to appreciate the services of teachers and more than this I feel great honor for myself as I am also a teacher. Agha Sher Zaman (Assistant Commissioner) in his concluding remarks said that I am grateful to you as well as DEO sahib who invited me in such a program which I think is a great honor for me. He said that today I remembered my school time. I have still not forgotten the faces of my school teachers in Bab ul Islam (Sindh) who built and prepared us for national services in Pakistan. He added at that time I did not know that one day I will be able to distribute certificates among the teachers by whom I am being taught. He said that the awards being distributed today are not by me or by the DEO but these appreciation certificates are being given by our nation to the best teachers for their exemplary services. The ceremony concluded after the distribution of certificates among the best teachers of the district.

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A well-organized Salam Teachers Day was celebrated, in connection with the World Teacher Day, at the Government High School Swabi. More than 80 Participants

took part in the Seminar. Participants: DEO (Male) Swabi Dy DOS M/ F Swabi SDEO, s M/F Swabi All Circle ASDEOs M/F Swabi DGM, NCHD DPME All MCs M/F All Best Teachers M/F Nominees Students Representatives of local Organizations Community and media personels The program started with the Recitation of the Holy Quran by GHS Student M.Hussain, followed by National Anthem by all the participants. Mr.Taqveem Khan - SDEO performed as Stage Secretary. He highlighted the importance of the World Teacher Day.

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SDEO Addressing before the gathering. ASDEO highlighting importance WTD Mr. Fida Mohd ASDEO P&D was invited to the stage to share his views about the Day. He explained the importance of the Day. He said that the profession of the Teacher is most important, sacred and noble profession. He said that today we are here just because of the Teachers. All the great people of the world are the creation of the Teachers. Principle GHS Swabi was invited to express his views. He said that the only respectable profession in the world is teaching and he is proud to be a teacher.

Participants of the program ASDEO Addressing on the occasion Dy DO Male, Mr. Islam Bhadur expressed his views by saying that Teacher is great and respectable only if he is ideal, committed and sincere to his duties. Such a Teacher is great in the eyes of Allah and the people as well. We learn the realities of life through Teachers.

DGM (NCHD) Quaid Khan while expressing his views about Salam Teacher Day said that World Teacher Day is celebrated throughout Pakistan, for the purpose to pay tribute and homage to our teachers. Every successful person has a teacher behind his accomplishment. Teaching is one of the most respectable jobs in the world. He said that in the

developed world, high importance is given to education and this is the reason of their success. Teachers make the nation and if we have best teachers, we will be one of the best nations of the world. EDO (E & SE) Swabi came with strong views about Teacher and his noble profession of Teaching. He made it clear that Teachers should know their responsibilities well. They should work hard and with commitment. Only then we can make our way to make pace with the fast growing world. He said that teacher is respectable only if he performs his job with honesty and commitment, because parents send their children to schools and they believe that teachers will make them a successful person; they will be equipped with the knowledge and skills of life. He appreciated the efforts of NCHD that on a short notice NCHD fully cooperated with the Education Department and arranged this seminar to pay tributes and salaam to the best teachers of District Swabi.

Mr.Siraj khan (DEO) and DGM (NCHD) handing over Appreciation Certificates

to the Best Teachers

SDEO distributed Medals amongst the Students

At the end of the program, Certificates were awarded to the Best Teachers who were nominated by the Committee formed by the DEO M/F of Circle ASDEOs. Certificates were handed over by DEO, Dy DOs, SDEOs and DGM (NCHD), among the 50 best male and female teachers. In addition, 15 Medals were also distributed among students who participated in the recitation of National Anthem and Dua. Finally Special Prayer was offered by the Principal GHS Tarakai for peace and success of the noble objective for achieving UPE indicators.

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