REPORT ON THE MERIT CUM TALENT DAY PROGRAMME-
തളിരും താരകങ്ങളും
“Talent is a dreadfully cheap commodity, cheaper than table salt. What separates the talented individual from the successful one is a lot of hard work”.
-Stephen King
The merit cum talent day programme
of Govt. College of teacher Education, Thycaud was held on 26.09.2019(Monday) from 10.00 AM onwards. As the name suggests it
was a combination of two programmes- the Merit Day and the Talent Day. The
comparers of the programme were Anjana S and Aparna I Joy (I B.Ed). The
name of the programme was തളിരും താരകങ്ങളും.
The programme started with a prayer by Sathya and Vidhya (I B.Ed). The
welcome speech was done by Dr. J Lidson
Raj, Asst. Professor, GCTE, Thycaud. He welcomed the august gathering. He
also talked in brief about the importance and relevance of conducting such
programmes in educational institutions as they helps in bringing out the
talents of the students. Dr. B Suresh,
the Principal of GCTE, Thycaud was the chairman of the function. He talked
about the importance of nurturing talents in students and the role of teachers
in promoting the same. Being student teachers one needs to know the nuances
that happens behind every function. First-hand information regarding that can
only be earned by participating in such events.
The main attraction of the function
was the presence of the versatile persona Dr.
K K Suma, the Director, Department of Collegiate Education, Kerala University.
The function was officially inaugurated by lighting the lamp. She delivered a
wonderful and memorable speech. She talked about her studies, personal life and
her career. It was a motivational one. She shared with the audience all the
sweet and bitter experiences she faced in her life that has made her into a
successful person now. Her talk touched the hearts of many. She congratulated
all the winners of the merit day.
“It is the things that we work hardest for that will
reward us the most”.
A student should be appreciated for his or her merits. It
would help them to improve their performance. One of the main agenda of the
Merit cum Talent Day programme was to acknowledge the achievements of the
brilliant students who have made both the college and their parents proud
through their academic excellence. Those excellent students exhibits such
qualities that will not only help them in achieving their goals but also bring
glory of success to our college. Our college has a great history regarding
excellent academics. Every year we get so many prices both in academic and
cultural fields that shows the academic and cultural intelligence of the
students. They were appreciated during the event.
Our institution has always provided the students with a
healthy and fairly competitive environment to help them grow in every sphere of
activity, be it academics, other extra- curricular roles etc. The students are
given equal opportunities so that they realise their true potential and get
ready to face the outer world once they complete their academic life and move
on to their respective areas of interest. Trophies which were sponsored by
former teachers and students of this college were awarded in the function.
Their memories, hopes and aspirations lives through the trophies which were
handed over to the winners. They are not just for recognising those students
who have performed exceptionally well in their academics but also in other
fields too. It was a memorable moment for the prize winners and the visitors
alike and it motivates them to shine in the near future.
After the prize distribution it was time for the
felicitations. Felicitation was done by Dr.
A V Sujith, Asst. Professor, GCTE, Thycaud who motivated the students to
perform well. He shared his valuable experiences in being a student and a
teacher and the importance of getting the correct kind of motivation. Dr. Jolly S, Asst. Professor, GCTE,
Thycaud and convener of the event talked about the importance of cultural
activities in shaping a student's character. Nisha C S. the chairperson
of the institution felicitated the gathering and congratulated the winners and
gave her best wishes for the programs to be conducted. Abjini Merin Roy,
representative of the students also congratulated and wished the winners all the
best.
The last event was
the vote of thanks by V K Santosh Kumar.
He advised the students to be thankful for whatever we receive in our life. He
also addressed those students who have not got any price and advised them not
to lose hope as this is not the end of everything and there will be many more
opportunities coming their way to prove their mettle.
“To those of you who
received honours, awards and distinctions, I say well done. And to the C
students, I say you, too, can be president of the United States”.
As the name indicates the Talent day programme was rich in
talents- all the sprouts that is the first year B.Ed and M.Ed students
wholeheartedly took the courage to showcase their innate talents. The anchors
of the programme were Anjana S and Aparna I Joy of I B.Ed English. The Talent
day programs started at 12:20 p.m. with a fusion dance of I M.Ed students. The
Government College of Teacher Education witnessed a wide variety of talents
performed on stage by future teachers. The song of Srinath sir, Asst. Professor,
GCTE, Thycaud added more beauty to the event. The Talent day ended at 4:00 PM
with the comments of Jolly teacher, Asst. Professor, GCTE. She made a review on
the talent day programs that all the students were superb and did their job
well.
“Talent can’t be taught, but it can be awakened”.
-Wallace Stegner
