Report on Teachers’ Day Celebration & Retirement Function
Date: 5 September 2026
“A teacher touches lives, inspires hearts, and leaves footprints that time can never erase.”
Teachers’ Day was celebrated with great joy, warmth and gratitude at Sophia High School, along with a special retirement function honouring Mrs. Archna Khanna for her 13 years of dedicated and valuable service to the school.
The celebration began with Principal Sr. Abha and Sr. Amrita warmly welcoming the teachers and pinning favours on them. The teachers then proceeded to the beautifully decorated school hall, where they were greeted with enthusiastic applause and cheerful welcomes from the students as they entered. The programme commenced with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp, followed by a meaningful prayer service and a graceful prayer dance.
The cultural programme continued with an energetic English action song presented by the students of Classes 4 and 5, followed by a heartfelt Teachers’ Appreciation Song and peppy Bollywood dance performances by the secondary students, expressing their love and gratitude towards all their teachers.
The students of Classes 3A and 2B presented a beautiful group dance, expressing their love and gratitude, especially towards Mrs. Archna Khanna, as a heartfelt tribute to her on the occasion of her retirement.
A special segment of the day was the felicitation of Mrs. Archna Khanna on her retirement. Sister Principal honoured her with a shawl, bouquet and gift as a mark of appreciation for her dedicated service. The teaching staff also presented her with a card, bouquet and gift as a token of their love and affection. Mr. and Mrs. Khanna shared heartfelt messages on the occasion, making the moment truly special and memorable.
As part of the Teachers’ Day celebration, all the teachers were also presented with a card and a gift as a token of love and appreciation from the Management and Principal.
The programme concluded with a heartfelt message of appreciation to all the teachers, with special words of affection and gratitude for Mrs. Khanna on her retirement. Sister Principal thanked and appreciated all the teachers for their sincere efforts, dedication and commitment.
After the students had dispersed, the celebration continued with a four fun-filled games session, thoughtfully organised by Sister Principal to cheer the teachers and add an element of joy and togetherness to the occasion. The winners of the first three positions were felicitated with prizes.
The celebration finally concluded with a wholesome and delicious lunch graciously hosted for the staff by the Management.
The day was truly memorable, filled with gratitude, appreciation, love and cherished memories, celebrating the noble vocation of teaching and honouring the dedicated service of a cherished member of the school family. Mrs. Khanna’s 13 years of commitment and contribution will remain an enduring and treasured part of the school’s memories.