Photos: Indian schools in UAE celebrate Teacher’s Day with pomp and fervour

From carrying out the roles of teachers to showering them with gifts, flowers, plants and performances, students in Indian schools across the UAE celebrated Indian Teachers’ Day on Monday with all pomp and enthusiasm. Celebrations were galore across various Indian schools in the UAE as students organised various activities to thank their teachers. Above, students of GEMS Modern Academy.

Students shower a teacher with red roses as part of the Teachers' Day celebrations held at The Indian Academy Dubai on Monday. In India, Teachers' Day is celebrated on September 5 every year to acknowledge the contribution of teachers to the society. The day marks the birth anniversary of the country's second President and first Vice President, Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan.

The Indian High Group of Schools also held day-long celebrations. “The student council members participated as teachers, and they unanimously said it was a hectic day for them,” said Punit M.K.Vasu, chief executive officer of The Indian High Group of Schools – Dubai.

Students of Gems Our Own Indian School in Dubai gifted teachers with snake plants. The school hosted several activities including a special assembly, role playing as teachers by senior students, cultural performances by students as well as a special game to identify teachers based on clues about their qualities and characteristics.

Sharjah Indian School students also paid tributes on the occasion.

Credence High School school management and senior leadership gathered together with the students this morning to begin the day with warm greetings.

Teachers with their gifts at Indian High School.

Gulf Indian High School students put on a show to mark the occasion.