In India, Teacher's Day is celebrated on September 5 every year. The day commemorates the birth of Former President of the country Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. On this day, the teaching community of the country is paid tributes, felicitated and thanked for the great service they provide the nation.
On this day, the President of the country along with political leaders led by the Prime Minister pay tribute to Dr. S Radhakrishnan and thank the teaching community for keeping the rich tradition of guru-shishya parampara alive. Several awards and honours are given to teachers on this day.
About Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
A philosopher, politician, teacher, guide and also the first Vice-President and the second President of independent India, Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan was popular among his students for the way he mentored them.
He also served as Vice Chancellor of the Banaras Hindu University from 1939 to 1948. He is considered as one of the most distinguished scholars of comparative religion and philosophy in the twentieth century.
Born on September 5, 1888 in Thiruttani, Madras Presidency, British India, Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan received a knighthood in 1931, the Bharat Ratna in 1954 and an honorary membership of the British Royal Order of Merit in 1963.
He was nominated for the Nobel Prize in literature five times, as per few reports.
Since 1962, his birthday has been celebrated as Teachers' Day in India.
On Teachers' Day, students engage in several activities, both academic and non-academic, to pay tributes to their teachers.
Among all the activities, speech competitions are held in every school on this day.
For those students who are looking for speech ideas for teachers' day, here are some quick references for you:
Thanks for being my guide
A teacher's contribution to the society is immense and beyond any measurement. It is rightly said that the duties of a teacher are neither few nor small, but they elevate the mind and give energy to the character. A life without a teacher or a guide is directionless. A teacher's presence channelizes the energy of an individual. A teacher encourages a child to be better at things.
Thank you teachers for being the beacon of light in my life and for showing me the illustrious path of success, honesty, and wisdom. My life would have been meaningless without the presence of teachers like you.
On this day, when the entire nation is celebrating Teachers' Day, I pay my sincere respect to you for making me the person I am today.
Dear teachers, thanks for making the second home for me
It is rightly said that school is a child's second home. Today after understanding the depth of this statement, I stand here and make a humble submission before my teachers for being so kind and patient with me. I thank you all for giving me the right directions to proceed in my life. I also thank you for giving your time to illuminate the pathway of my life.
Whatever I am today, it is because of you. I have always wondered what would have happened to me, if you were not there with me all these years. Who would have shown me the road to honesty and wisdom? Who would have added a purpose to my life.
Thank you teachers for being the guide.
God could not be everywhere, that's why he sent teachers
A teacher is a godsend for every student. A teacher's blessings hold an immeasurable amount of healing power and energy. A teacher's support can help a student move mountains.
Without a teacher, an individual's life is meaningless.
On this occasion of teachers' day where we all have gathered together I take this opportunity to pay tributes to my mentors. Without their help I would not have been what I am today.
From giving punishments for not doing homeworks, to scolding me for not reaching school on time, dear teachers, thank you so much for making me understand the value of discipline, punctuality, sincerity, and good conduct from an early age. It is because of you I have been able to make a place in society.
