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Theme for the world teachers’ day by UNESCO: “Valuing Teachers; Improving their status”
Teachers’ Day, 2016 was marked in GIS on the 6th of October in a fiesta of fun, laughter and surprises. 
Teachers were welcomed in the morning by the SMT, the Students’ Council and the School PTA  Teachers entered the school to the rhythmic sways of students performing  a traditional dance item. Each her was presented with a crown by the Students’ Council.

A scrumptious breakfast buffet was arranged for the teachers in the school hall, followed by a special assembly where teachers were presented with cards.  The highlight of the assembly was the unveiling of the school mascot, “Sparky” to the delighted squeals and shouts of students and teachers.   It was a historic moment for the school as GIS made history, by becoming the first school in the Maldives with a school mascot. 
Different activities were held after the assembly.  A netball match between the parents and teachers, football match between teachers and students and a netball match between teachers and students were held.
The customary teacher’s dinner was held on the 7th night in the school hall. The dinner was an elegant affair – excellent food, beautiful décor and full of fun and surprises for the teachers. The PTA had taken a lead role in the dinner arrangements and the school entrance and the hall were decorated in a magnificent arrangement of lights and cloth.  Each teacher was presented with a surprise gift. Certificates were awarded to teachers who won the different competition which were held prior to the teacher’s day. Several performers performed on stage including a flawless bandiyaa item by some parents, Habeys Boduberu group, Suneetha,  and some of the singers from the top ten of the Maldivian Idol.
It was a fitting tribute to the endless efforts of teachers and we thank the school PTA and especially the EXCO for a wonderful evening.