The Times-NIE Teachers’ Meet-2016 held on November 29 gave teachers unique opportunity to showcase their latent talent. The event sponsor was EduSports which deals in holistic education through sports. More than 30 teachers from different city schools graced the occasion. EduSports, regional head, Prateek Deogirikar enlightened the entire gathering with his insightful speech on importance of sports in everyone’s life and why its way of life and skill for life-time. He sorted all queries as teachers divulged grievances regarding their wards sporting prospects and how they are handling it.
On their day, teachers presented those acts and enacted those antics which they rarely exhibit in their daily lives. To make the day for the teachers, a talent hunt competition and fashion show was also organized.
From rib tickling jokes to one liners, punches, poems to poetry and of course real life tales of courage were narrated as they took teachers to another world. The winners of talent hunt competition was Rubina Ansari, teacher CIPS-Kapsi. Her real life story of grit from life threatening accident and back to active life literally brought tears before the eyes. The second prize went to Mohit Kanojiya, librarian, Sandipani School whose praise for his better half was simply fabulous and drew praise from all ladies who makes our life beautiful and blessed.
The day had series of enchanting programs as Vini Kumar, teacher from Montfort school shared precious poem about NIE in daily lives. She said, “The program made us forget all our worries and daily tensions as we enjoyed a lot by bringing out our hidden talents. In fact it was a welcome break and a much needed one.” Adding up the fun quotient, Kanchan Mishra, teacher, Narayana Vidyalayam came up with interesting tongue twisters. Decoding life, Harvinder Sibal, a teacher from New Meridien school narrated nice lines on life.
Lauding the ftalent hunt show, Bhawna Sahni, teacher Edify school said, “It gave me a chance to come out of my busy schedule. I enjoyed the Talent Hunt program where Times-NIE gave us the chance to show our talent by singing, dancing, story narration etc. The Ramp Walk was also a cherish able moment.
For some like Megha Malkapure, teacher , CDS-KR, it was time out. This was followed by ramp walk of the teachers where they showed various gestures.In the end, all the teacher were served a sumptuous lunch after exhaustive session of fun and fiesta. For a day, teachers reversed their roles which they will cherished forever. Times-Nie members Puja Kariwala and Khusboo Chaturvedi conducted the programme well
They came , they conquered…..
When I saw the invitation, just thought that it will be the same teachers meet as we usually attend, with lots of lectures but I was wrong. The meet was really interesting and interactive. It gave me a chance to come out of my busy schedule and same daily routine and enjoy the fun of Talent Hunt program where Times-NIE gave us the chance to show our talent by singing, dancing, story narration etc and have lots of fun. The ramp walk was also a cherishable moment. It was an honour to be a part of the great meet. I thank the Times NIE team and also grateful to my school EDIFY.
Bhawna Sahni, facilitator, Edify school, Nagpur
Dear mentors, your entrepreneurial skill has endeared my heart. You provided us with endless support, great structure, content examples and managed to understand that was being embedded. The program was nothing less than life-time experience. Accept my heart-felt gratitude for the most amazing day of my life.Thank you Times-NIE
Harvinder Sibal, teacher, New Meridien school,Nagpur
It was excellent ‘time out’ for the teachers who have devoted their entire life for their profession. No doubt it was something very special which has given me a lot of fun, enjoyment and an opportunity to showcase talent that was untouched. I am feeling proud to be a part of Times-NIE family. Thank You so much.
Megha Malkapure, teacher, CDS-KR, Nagpur
I liked the entire programme specially presented by Edusports because sports is the most powerful tool to teach so many skills like togetherness, teamwork and mental strength. I now knew that sports gives us great health and a fitness essential to survive day to day grind.
Mamta Chakrawarti, teacher, Sant Jagnade school, Nagpur
Times-NIE had organized a program exclusively for the teachers which acted as a whiff of fresh air for all teachers fraternity. It made us forget all our worries and daily tensions as we enjoyed a lot portraying our talents which we seldom show to this world. In fact it was a welcome break and a much needed one.
Vini Kumar, teacher, Montfort school, Nagpur
On behalf of Nairs Essence International school, I would like to thank all for a wonderful event. Times-NIE Teachers’ meet was awesome. The team did a fabulous job. I enjoyed the many programs but the talent hunt competition and fashion shows were simply out of this world. The food served was also delicious making our day. The team left us with memories to be cherished for a lifetime.
Swarna Bhaisare, teacher, NEIS,Nagpur
The event organised by Times-NIE was very short and well planned featuring Edusports, India’s number 1 sports organization.It’s basic theme is is all round development of the child specially regarding ‘Holistic education through sports’. It’s a platform designed to render to all students to actively participate and experience the thrill of physical activity and imbibe values as well as contribute towards a qualitative and healthier globe.
Shalini Handa, teacher, Mount Carmel Girls' School-Ajni, Nagpur
Fun- filled activities like fashion show and talent hunt pleased us a lot and freshened our mood. Many dancers, budding poets and of course reality bites were on show presenting teachers in different hue. The small workshop was on sports education inspired all. I really feel that we should encourage students towards sports which will help them to develop skills like discipline, confidence, endurance, persistence and positive attitude towards life.
Aruna Choubey, teacher, CIPS-Kamptee Road
Times-NIE has been giving excellent platform to the students to showcase their creativity and writing skills. The Teachers’ meet led stress on giving equal opportunity to sports besides education. The talent hunt program gave teachers a chance to come out of their shell and live a lively moment to bust stress. Harping on making sports an integral part along with academics will see a new wave of sports enthusiasts reaching new heights.
Mohit Kanojiya, Librarian, Sandipani school , Nagpur
Educational seminar organized by Times-NIE and Edusports gave us details on age -appropriate sports curriculum and its relevance in modern education. This program will help in reducing the problem of obesity and lack of fitness in children. All the teachers enjoyed playing fun games and proved that they can handle any task with lot of enthusiasm and commitment. Thanks TOI-NIE team for the wonderful time and of course gastronomical delight.
Ashfaque Ali, teacher, St John's High school,Nagpur
The programme was well organized. It showed that Times-NIE people are great host. The games especially ramp walk was best of the lot. A small gathering mixed with each other as Prateek ji of EduSports explained all things in great detail. We made new friends but I must say gift was very good.
Anjali Pathak, teacher (humanities), NEERI Modern school,Nagpur
The program was really nice as students need to be healthy and fitness if foremost. I expected more demonstrations from the resource person on involving schools in sports. Everything was nicely planned to perfection as it brought teachers untapped talent. I must say it was a welcome change as I felt relaxed and had sound sleep. Such workshops are very helpful and beneficial.
Rubina Ansari, teacher, CIPS-Kaspsi,Nagpur
The entire meet rendered the minds of the teachers irrespective of their daily busy schedule. The talk on sports was sporty and filled up new zeal.The talk proved that sports is education and not mere a part of it. Infact it stressed that it should be imparted to students by cheerful and innovative skills so as to balance the levelof academics and sports for the child to become a balanced individual.
Abhigya Dubey, teacher Dolphin High School,Nagpur
Talent Unlimited
Vini Kumar, teacher Montfort school presented poem on NIE and ‘She shells on the seashore
Kanchan Mishra of Narayana Vidyalayam sang ‘The Solitary Reaper’ by William Wordsworth and English tongue twister ‘Betty Botter bought some butter’
Ashfaque Ali, teacher St John’s High school delighted all with a Hindi poem.
Rubina Ansari real life story and how she fought back after losing son and husband in a tragic accident.
Bollywood Tadka , Chittiyan Kalaiyaan by Bhawna Sahni, teacher, Edify school
Swarna Bhaisare, teacher NEIS sang ‘Jara Ahista Kijiye Baaatein’ by Pankaj Udhas
Megha Manpure of CDS-KR recited a devotional song.
Mamta Chakrawarti, teacher, Sant Jagnade entertained all with a rib-tickling jokes on ladies
Harvinder Sibal of New Meridien floored all with nice lines on life.
Anita Philips of St Xavier’s, Hiwri branch presented ‘hymn of school’.
WINNERs
First position- Rubina Ansari for real life narration of tragedy and her fight back
Second position- Mohit Kanojiya, for beautiful lines on ladies and better half
Third position- Mamta Chakrawarti for hilarious joke on ladies and their make-up tantrums
Edusports-The sponsor
EduSports, India’s largest and most awarded school sports company works with 650+ schools, across 250+ locations and helps over 5,00,000 children get healthier, fitter & smarter through its in-school, age-appropriate and inclusive PE & sports programme. It does the following.
Age-appropriate sports & physical education curriculum from Nursery to standard 10th
Props & equipment that make best use of limited space & time in schools
Individual health & fitness report cards