Teacher's Day celebration at Riverine Elementary School

Biki Rai, Principal, Riverine Elementary School, Rongli was the Chief Guest of the day while rest of the teachers and non teaching staff was the Special Guest of the day. The day long program was held at Community Hall. The major highlight of the day was the students collectively gifting two water filters to the school that was received by their Principal.

Shneha Pradhan, Meghna Gurung, Sumnima Rai and Dawa Gurung were the host of the day. Principal and teachers lighted a lamp and offered khadas to portrait of Dr. S. Radhakrisnan. Students of class vi presented the welcome song. Special Teacher Day song was performed by the students of classes’ vii and viii.

Santos Rai, Vice Principal in his speech briefed about the importance of the day. Students offered khadas and gifts to the teachers. Principal in his address thanked the students, parents and the SMCs for the wonderful programme. The program ended with the Vote of thanks from Aryan Chettri, Vice Captain of the school.

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