Directorate of Students’ Affair in Collaboration with Department of Education, Female Campus, International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI) celebrated “International Teachers` Day”.
In this regard a cake cutting ceremony was held here in female campus to pay tribute to the teachers.
Prof. Dr. Farkhanda Zia, Vice President, Female Campus, IIUI graced the occasion as chief guest, while Dr. Sumayya Chughtai Students’ Advisor inaugurated stalls which were decorated by students. Tge stalls contained teachers’ day cards, flowers, batches, and posters to acknowledge teachers on this occasion.
On this occasion, chairpersons of departments, faculty members and a large number of students participated in the celebrations to mark the day at the female campus of the university.
Prof. Dr. Farkhanda Zia, in her address, congratulated the students and faculty members for holding the successful event to celebrate the day. Vice President urged that teachers’ services should be highly acknowledged by the society and students must cooperate with teachers to build a strong and prosperous nation.
Dr. Najeeba Arif, Dean, Faculty of Languages & Literature (FLL), IIUI in her address said that teachers are spiritual parents of students who upraise their pupils from ground to sky and inculcate the traditions, customs, values, arts and moralities. She added that the day must highlight the fact that teachers must be empowered as a critical step towards quality education and sustainable societies.
Faculty members also paid rich tributes to the teachers’ contribution and services. They also expressed that teachers have a huge responsibility for building a nation and no nation can achieve its goals without the role of teachers. The Chairpersons, faculty members, and students attended the event carrying placards in recognition of the services of teachers.
Dr. Shazia, chairperson Education Department, Faculty of Social Sciences, IIUI said the teachers play a pivotal role in imparting quality education and they are the main source of inspiration for their students.
Dr. Sumayya, Students Advisor Female Campus also highlighted the important role of teachers in the life of students. She appreciated efforts done by the students to celebrate International Teacher’s Day and making the teachers feels special by showing their respect and love towards their teachers.