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School Foundation Day Sample Speech

Good morning/afternoon/evening everyone,

I stand before you today with immense pride and joy as we gather to celebrate a momentous occasion - our school's Foundation Day! On this special day, we commemorate the very beginning of our educational journey, reflecting on the years that have passed, the achievements we've made, and the dreams that lie ahead.

[If applicable, mention the specific number of years since the school's founding.]

Today, we pay homage to the visionary individuals who laid the foundation of this esteemed institution. Their dedication and foresight have shaped our school into what it is today - a bastion of knowledge, character, and values.

Over the years, our school has become more than just a place of learning; it has become a second home to countless students and educators. It has been a place of growth, a place of nurturing, and a place where dreams are turned into reality. Our school has not only empowered generations of students with knowledge but has also instilled in them the values of compassion, integrity, and resilience.

Looking back at our journey, we cannot help but feel grateful for the countless individuals who have been an integral part of our school's success. Our teachers, who have gone above and beyond to impart wisdom, inspire creativity, and support each student's unique talents. Our staff, who work tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure the smooth functioning of the school. And of course, our students, who, with their enthusiasm and passion, breathe life into our classrooms and corridors.

It is also crucial to acknowledge the support of our parents and the wider community. Their unwavering faith in our school and their encouragement have been invaluable in our growth and progress.

Today, as we celebrate our Foundation Day, we not only look back but also look forward to the future. We aspire to continue our journey of excellence, to embrace innovation in education, and to create an inclusive and empowering environment for all. Our commitment to providing quality education remains unwavering, and we aim to equip our students with the skills they need to navigate an ever-changing world successfully.

On this special day, let us reaffirm our dedication to the values that have been the bedrock of our institution. Let us cherish the memories of the past, celebrate the present, and march confidently towards the future.

Thank you to each and every one of you for being a part of this wonderful celebration. Happy Foundation Day to all of us!

May our school continue to be a beacon of knowledge and inspiration for generations to come!

* Foundation Day Message

A very good morning JHT-ians..!! On behalf of Mr Bailey Bodhanwala and myself, warm greetings on the Foundation Day of the school. Based on the original meaning of the celebration, this day is a designated date (chosen date) on which celebrations mark the founding of a school…..with us 21 years, gone by. Today, this day instils in us and gives us a sense of history to remember our school, all the more,even during the difficult lockdown period. Be it the alumnus or any staff member or any student, the time spent in school by each one of us has been a memorable one. A school celebrates its Foundation Day to reminisce and to honor its establishment.J H Tarapore School was established in the year 2002 under the aegis of Narbod Foundation. To have a sense of history, it is very important to know where we’ve come from. Hence, on this day, we are reminded of how the school was formed 21 years ago. Today, we are also reflecting on the very early days of the school and how far we have come as a school community. And so, we have our stories of joy, of sadness, and of sense of achievement with gratitude through good times and during the Lockdown period. I still remember the joy of teachers and students running in and around corridors having produced the national topper(s) on declaration of board results. We remember sports department going hip hip hurrays on winning so many accolades. We remember winning various quiz and interschool competitions. The joy is so fresh and vivid floating in our eyes. The sense of pride for having been recognised and appreciated by the Business of Excellence program. On this Foundation Day, reflecting on the achievements, it has given us a sense of mission and purpose to strive to do better and bring about a happy community of parents and children. We celebrate so that we do not forget the vision of the people who established it, so that we make new again the vision which has inspired the school for the last 21 years. It is a reminder that on its Foundation Day,J H Tarapore School was to be a school inspired, where learning forms students to become leaders for a transformed world-community, which is our newly updated vision also. There were many who have given so much to the School over the years. Today is therefore about remembering and honoring all who have served to make the School the place, it is today. Foundation Day is a day of rememberance, a day of honoring, a day to celebrate what has been achieved over the past 21 years, and a day to look forward to what is yet to come. This day stands as a reminder to us that when we forget our history, we move into an uncertain future. This date is a significant one for J H T School, and for all of us. Today is our Foundation Day, a day etched with tradition and history. We remember, so that we do not forget. And in remembering, we become “light of the world and salt of the earth”. So it is, so it will be!

Our gratitude to each and everyone who has seen and been an integral part of the growth and development process and a big ” Thank You” .

Director, J. H. Tarapore School

Good day Parents, Teachers and all J.H.Taraporeans! 21 years ago this dream called “J.H.Tarapore school” was born in the minds and hearts of the Bodhanwalas. Today we can see that the dream has come true. With their exemplary leadership style and guidance , the Senior leaders have been a beacon of light for all. Nothing could have been possible without the contribution of each of the teachers and students and the cooperation of all the parents. The culture,the ethical atmosphere, the values the school believes in , the work environment ,the support from the Management ,the teacher engagement ,the Clean and safe environment ,Discipline of students and teachers ….are some things synonymous with the name of JHTS. Keep the flag of the school flying high by being empathetic, dynamic, outgoing ,innovative, hardworking ,motivators for students and keeping yourself absolutely updated in whatever you do.. Your contribution to the school is highly appreciated🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 HAPPY FOUNDATION DAY TO ALL. 🌹💐🌹💐🌹💐

Principal, J. H. Tarapore School

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School is the most inspiring place for all to lean and grow. And today we are celebrating that we are blessed with such beautiful surroundings and wonderful facilities, we are celebrating the growth and success of our school.

We are celebrating the proud history of the school community because 13 April (Your School Foundation Date) is a designated date on which celebrations marks the founding of Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (Your School Name) . A very hearty morning to the Honorable Chairman Sir, Respected Principal Sir, Teachers and my fellow students. It has been said and believed since long that for any great work to be done, it is important to have the right foundation. And today our school entered another successful year. Let me first wish you all a very Happy Foundation Day . This day is the time to remember those that have helped to shape who we are, This day is an opportunity to praise the memories of this wonderful school and this time is to reflect on the school past..

Let we first thank the founder Shri Shri Shri Rajieev Gandhi Ji, The Founder of Navodaya Vidyalaya’s , the foundation staff who have been at our school from the very beginning. Just look around you, all the students and teachers gathered over here and such atmosphere of celebration giving us immense pleasure. We are thankful for our school has assisted us in exploring a multitude of skills and activities. Our teachers help us finding what we are passionate about, pushed us to seek new experiences, and altered our personality.

The most important thing we lean here is that anything can be achieve with focus perseverance and confidence. Thank you to all for being outstanding educators in the world. May you be an inspiration to use forever.

Once again congratulations to all of us ! Hope we will have lots of fun and knuckle down with our studies. And we wish we will have a great years ahead.

Thank you..

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Founder’s day speech.

“UMBC at 50: Reflections and Aspirations”

Freeman A. Hrabowski III President, UMBC

Founder’s Day September 19, 2016

Good Afternoon!

Welcome to all – alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends! This is such a special moment for UMBC, one of twelve institutions in the University System of Maryland, which is led by Chancellor Robert Caret and the Board of Regents, chaired by James Brady. I invite you to read Professor George LaNoue’s new book, entitled Improbable Excellence: The Saga of UMBC, which discusses our 50-year history and has many excellent observations about where we are today and about the challenges we will face in the future.

The Maryland General Assembly authorized a new campus for Baltimore County in 1963, and it was 50 years ago today that UMBC opened in 1966 on what had recently been 432 acres of farmland. That day we had 750 students, 45 faculty members, 35 support staff, 3 new buildings, and 500 parking spaces. It was the first day of classes for those students and faculty. Staff had literally been sweeping floors and assembling desks the night before students arrived.

Albin O. Kuhn – the University of Maryland’s Vice President for Baltimore Campuses, and later UMBC’s first Chancellor—called opening day his most personally satisfying experience. “It worked,” he said. “We opened on the day we were supposed to, right on schedule. Buildings were ready to be occupied; sidewalks were installed; the faculty was here. There were blackboards and even chalk.”

This is a moment that allows us to consider what our aspirations have been over the years; reflect on 50 years of growth, grit and greatness; celebrate all that we have achieved together; and aspire yet again – as success is never final.

UMBC in the National Context

We can better understand UMBC’s growth over the past half-century if we consider the national context in which our campus was founded and subsequently grew.

Most people today are surprised when they learn that in 1940, on the brink of World War II, just 5% of whites and only 1% of blacks in America had earned a college degree. Given the stature today of our nation’s research enterprise, most would also be astonished to learn that at that time the most prestigious universities in the world were in Europe and that there was just a “handful” of American universities that could be called “research universities.” The federal government was not yet a player in higher education, nor was it a major funder of research – most research on American campuses was funded by private philanthropy.

After WWII, all of this changed, quite dramatically. In the decade or so after WWII, the GI Bill provided the opportunity for many young people—mainly white men—to go to college. Strong bipartisan support then further expanded higher education in the US. Following Sputnik, the National Defense Education Act of 1958–which provided the federal funding for students in the sciences, area studies, and foreign languages–was enacted under Eisenhower. The Higher Education Act of 1965, a key piece of Great Society legislation, was passed under Johnson, expanding federal postsecondary support. The Pell Grant program, which today provides extensive need-based federal student aid, was created in the Higher Education Act Amendments of 1972 under Nixon. All of these bills expanded access and support. The percentage of Americans with a college degree increased to 6 percent in 1950, and then to about 10 percent by the mid-1960s when UMBC was founded.

At the same time, the landmark 1954 Supreme Court case of Brown v Board of Education of Topeka and the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964–again under Johnson–helped ensure that the expansion of access could be inclusive, extending beyond just whites to African Americans and other minorities.

And so, with federal higher education and civil rights legislation, the percentage of Americans 25 or older who had earned a bachelor’s degree increased from 9.8 to 32.5 percent between 1966, when we were founded, and 2015. White attainment was at 10.4 percent in 1977 and the percentage of non-Hispanic whites over 25 with a college degree in 2015 was 36.2 percent. The increase for African Americans over this period was from 3.8 to 22.5 percent. As of 2015, more than half of Asians over 25 and about 15 percent each of Hispanics and Native Americans have earned a college degree.

UMBC was, therefore, founded at a time of great expansion in access to higher education, and we were expected to play a key role in facilitating that growth in Maryland. Moreover, we had a special place in this expansion. We were the first university in Maryland that welcomed students of all races and backgrounds when we opened our doors.

On a parallel track, the federal-university partnership—with funding from such new agencies as NSF, NIH, and NASA—grew significantly. Clark Kerr once summarized this development when he wrote, “At the end of World War II, perhaps six American universities could be called research universities, in the sense the research was the dominant faculty activity … By the early 1960s, there were about 20, and they received half of all federal research and development funds going to higher education. In the year 2000, there were at least 100 and many more aspiring to this status.”

With more than $80 million in training and research grants, UMBC has solidified its place among our nation’s research universities as Carnegie has classified our institution as a Doctoral University with Higher Research activity.

As a nation, we have much more work to do. Just 56% of students who start a bachelor’s degree in this country complete within six years. Strengthening pre-K through 12 education, and improving teaching and learning, advising and mentoring, and student support on our campuses can elevate this rate and improve overall student success. What is even more challenging is that while more than half of students from families in the highest income quartile earn a bachelor’s degree by age 24, only about one in 10 of those from the lowest income quartile do. America is failing these lower-income students; we must continue to elevate not just college readiness but the work we do on campuses to ensure these students succeed when they get here.

The good news is that more people of every race, ethnic group, and gender are educated today than ever before. And UMBC is widely regarded as a national model for inclusive excellence in a research university.

UMBC: Reflections on 50 years

How did we become an institution that others are seeking to emulate?

In the early 1960s, the case for a new campus in Maryland was growing. It was clear that the State needed more capacity for high-achieving students. And the case for putting that campus in the Baltimore region was growing as well. More than half of the state’s population then lived in the Baltimore metropolitan area. And Baltimore needed another public research university that would play a role in the region’s economic growth and civic life.

In 1963, the General Assembly authorized a new campus in Baltimore County.

Aspirations

At our opening in 1966 Albin Kuhn said, “Just like a youngster, we don’t have all the answers, but we do want to develop our own personality and become part of the Baltimore metropolitan area.” Over the next 20 years, after Dr. Kuhn had laid a solid foundation, the campus was steered through a challenging period of growth by Calvin Lee, UMBC’s second chancellor; Louis Kaplan, interim chancellor; and John Dorsey, third chancellor.

Michael Hooker began to expand UMBC’s aspirations at his installation as fourth chancellor in 1986 when he said, “My [vision] …is for UMBC to be a model university for the twenty-first century, and to be the best public university of its size in the country.” Hooker argued that to capitalize on the university’s potential and make this vision a reality, the campus should: • Be progressive – forward looking • Be responsive – embracing our community and its needs • Be selective—realizing that it would not be realistic to try to be all things, excellently, to all people, but that it could grow selectively to be excellent in key areas • Be metropolitan—be a partner for the region, a force for addressing its social problems and economic development needs.

At my own installation in 1993, I remarked that at the founding of Stanford University or even at its 25th anniversary, no one could have envisioned what it would one day become. Its transformation lay in the future during WWII, the Cold War, and the tech boom in Silicon Valley.

Similarly, at our founding no one could then have fully envisioned what we one day could become. My point was that we needed to set our sights high. “We are a university on the move. We know what we want to become and how to get there. We will work to become one of the best research universities of our size in the world, and we are determined that our dream will not be deferred.”

Today, I am here to tell you that we still embrace this goal and that, along with such great universities as Stanford, MIT, Carnegie-Mellon, Arizona State, Georgia Tech, and the University of Michigan, we are on a list of the most innovative national universities in the nation! UMBC, since its founding, has been a place for people of all backgrounds to participate equally in higher education, preparing them for meaningful lives and careers, working to solve the problems of humanity.

Our emergence as a model research university can be traced to many factors. We have an inclusive notion of leadership and shared governance—and many of our administrators today were once leaders in our senates. We also have a community based on shared values. Most of all, we believe in hard, sustained work for student success. It has taken grit to achieve our goals.

For our first twenty years, UMBC played its original allotted role as an institution whose students were primarily commuters. It was a wise bargain for a new university: commuters saved their money by living at home; the state saved money by forgoing the cost of residence halls. Only a small number of students lived on campus. (Until the 1980s, the diplomas of our graduates did not yet say “University of Maryland, Baltimore County,” but just “University of Maryland,” reflecting a particular mindset about who we were.)

Yet as the campus matured, it was clear that we could become an even more valuable asset to the State of Maryland and the nation. And so, since the mid-1980s, we have become something else – an inclusive, student-focused, residential, research university. In the video just shown, you saw how our numbers have grown for enrollment, degrees, programs, research, buildings, budget, and endowment. Let me talk here about the meaning of this growth.

Where we are today

We have just completed our self-study for the upcoming Middle State Accreditation and we are implementing our new strategic plan (greater detail about my comments can be found in those two documents). Our recommendations reflect our willingness to be honest with ourselves. For example, we know we must continue our work to develop a more diverse faculty and staff—particularly African Americans, Hispanics, and women—in selected areas.

Capital Projects • The aerial photos in the video showed how our campus has grown physically over time. • In our earliest years we built out the academic core, completed the Albin O. Kuhn Library, built the RAC, and began construction of our first dorms. • The State of Maryland and other sources have generously provided almost three-quarters of a billion dollars in developing and building state-of-the-art facilities for instruction, research, and student life for the 20-year period from 2000 to 2020. These facilities include the following. o The Commons (2002); Information Technology and Engineering (2003); Public Policy (2004), and state-of-the-art Performing Arts and Humanities Building (2012 and 2014). This last building is critically important to advancing those fields on our campus, and we thank Maryland’s public officials and its citizens for supporting its construction. o We have become a highly residential campus, with new and renovated residence halls and the Apartment Community Center (2013). o We have completed our new Campus Gateway providing a more attractive welcoming entrance to the campus. o We celebrate the establishment of bwtech, our research park, which serves as an economic development link between campus and the Baltimore-Washington corridor. The park hosts more than 130 companies and provides more than 2,500 direct and indirect jobs with associated annual income of $165 million. Sage Policy Group estimates, “The state business community generates $340 million in additional revenues because of the operations of bwtech and it tenants.” o Going forward, we have broken ground on the new Events Center, and we are in the planning stages for the new Interdisciplinary Life Sciences Center, which will be important for teaching and research in the life sciences and for innovation supporting Maryland’s biotech industry.

Information Technology • Our infrastructure now includes, in addition to our buildings, an investment in information technology (IT). • As we celebrate our 50th anniversary, it is important to recognize how far we have come over the past 25 years with regard to information technology on campus. In 1991, we had four separate offices that reported to three different leaders providing support for technology. We had two incompatible networks and two email systems that made it difficult to communicate between academic and administrative staff. All our administrative work was done via paper, and even the most basic level of data analysis was difficult and time consuming. Now we have integrated those four offices into the Division of Information Technology. • UMBC’s IT operations are now regarded as a model of innovation in higher education. We were among the first 75 institutions to connect to the Internet at 100 Gigabits/second, and UMBC finds itself among the best in the nation in student analytics – the use of technology in teaching, computer security, and research computing. • We are now developing a systematic, integrated approach to using analytics in decision-making.

Enrollment: • We have just welcomed 2,800 new students to campus this fall, including 1,550 new freshmen. • As we saw in the video, we have grown significantly over the years, from 750 students on this day on 1966, to almost 14,000 students – 11,000 undergraduates and approaching 3,000 graduates—today. • With an increase of 24 percent in applications over the past five years, we have become more selective. • We anticipate that, with winter, spring, and summer enrollments, as well as students in UMBC Training Centers, we will serve a total of more than 20,000 students in the coming academic year. • We will be increasing enrollment as we attract more resources to hire needed faculty and staff. It is encouraging that recent legislation calls for multi-year increases to our base budget to make this possible.

Academic Programs and Success • Today we have 1,020 faculty (527 FT and 298 PT instructional) and 158 FT and 37 PT non-instructional) and 1,288 staff. • For each of us, academic success is at the core of our mission. • We have been changing attitudes about who can succeed as we continue focusing on improving undergraduate teaching. • The key point is that more students are succeeding today than ever. • We now have prestigious scholars programs in addition to Meyerhoff that address a range of key areas: Sondheim Public Affairs Scholars; Humanities Scholars; Linehan Artist Scholars; Sherman STEM Teachers Scholars, Cyber Scholars; and CWIT Scholars. • We are helping to change the culture of STEM education in the nation from “weeding out” students to supporting success for all students. With support from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI), we are replicating our approaches at Pennsylvania State University and the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill. • Through an $18 million BUILD grant from the National Institutes of Health, we are extending best practices from our scholar programs to the entire student population. • As always, we are embracing and emphasizing the power of grit: high expectations and hard work. • And, at the same time, we have become more international, both in our student body and faculty and in our teaching, research, and engagement. o We have students from more than 100 countries—although the majority of our students are from Maryland. o We offer programs in Ancient Studies, Africana Studies, Asian Studies, Global Studies, and Modern Languages, Linguistics, and Intercultural Communications. o Many of our students—including those in the Humanities Scholars Program—spend at least a semester in study abroad. o Global dimensions are hallmarks of many other departments and programs, ranging from economics to philosophy to visual arts to engineering. Faculty are using technology to teach across borders from Portugal to India. o Engineers without Borders extends what we learn on campus to those in need around the world.

You can see the progress we are making in our numbers. o The latest one-year retention rate for full-time, first-time freshmen from the first to the second year is the highest ever at 87.2 percent—with little variation among racial/ethnic groups. o The six-year graduation rate has exceeded 60 percent for the third year in a row; the rate for the 2009 cohort of full-time, first-time freshmen was 62.3 percent. o Indeed, we can report that for the 2009 cohort, after six years: ♣ 67 percent graduated from UMBC or another four-year institution in Maryland; ♣ 75 percent earned a postsecondary degree; and 15 percent are still enrolled. ♣ So, six years after matriculating, 90 percent of students in the 2009 cohort had earned a postsecondary degree or were still enrolled in college. o During the 2015-2106 academic year, we awarded the most degrees ever in our history, with 3,429 total degrees awarded, an increase of almost 10 percent over the past two years, and 2,521 bachelor’s degrees awarded, an increase of 12 percent over the past two years.

Research, Scholarship, and Creative Achievement • As we celebrate, we can look back at significant achievements and tremendous growth in our capacity to conduct meaningful research across our entire campus community. • From modest beginnings, we have solidified our place as a Doctoral University with Higher Research Activity, as designated by the current Carnegie Classification. • We had just $4 million in research in the late 1970s and $22 million at the end of the 1980s. Our social science research productivity, though, was much greater than would be reflected in the dollar amount when taking into account the number of publications per faculty member. We were in the top the top 20 nationally in research in these fields. • In FY 2016, UMBC secured $82.3 million in extramural awards, an increase of 12% above the prior year. According to current data from NSF, UMBC ranks #151 in federal research and development expenditures — out of more than 3,000 four-year colleges or universities. We are among the top 20 universities receiving NASA funding. • We now have 15 major research centers on campus that report to either the provost or the vice president for research, and another 10 established by our colleges and departments. These are key assets for our research, scholarship and creative achievement. • We are looking to build on these strengths with key research priorities—well-aligned with state and national priorities—in environment, health, national security, education, and public policy. • Our research motto, “Innovation That Matters” reflects the fact that our faculty and students are particularly strong in translational and applied research areas. We want to ensure that our work has direct impact—on the scientific and engineering fields, on our students, and on the many communities that we touch. • We have a strong national reputation for integrating undergraduates in mentored research. • Our most successful and impactful research efforts are frequently interdisciplinary and based on successful collaborations across the campus, with other academic institutions, and with external partners.

Partnerships • Our partnerships have deepened and matured over the decades. o With UMB, our strongest partnership, we continue to develop research collaborations through the seed grant program. We share equipment, our faculty are developing joint proposals to NIH, we administer a joint MD-PhD program, and we send large numbers of students to professional schools –social work, law, medicine, dentistry, and pharmacy. o With College Park, we are collaborating (with MITRE) on the state’s Cybersecurity FFRDC, (with funding from NASA) on the Center for Research and Exploration in Space Science and Technology, and (with funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities) on Baltimore Stories: Narratives and the Life of an American City,” which seeks to use humanities scholarship to produce print and digital materials that help frame and contextualize narratives of race in American cities. o Along with UMB and the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science, we jointly operate the Institute for Marine and Environmental Technology. We have a growing partnership with Bowie State in cybersecurity and with UMES in the alliance for minority participation in science. o We have a new and growing partnership with the Naval Academy, in cybersecurity research. We have many international partnerships, such as those with Kyushu University in Japan and Kassel University in Germany. o We have partnerships with a number of public school systems and community colleges that address student and community needs. o We have substantive partnerships with Federal agencies that provide students experiential learning through internships, lead to jobs and careers, and provide partnerships. o We have corporate partners such as Mitre, Northrop Grumman, and IBM that allow us to advance education and research in cybersecurity and with Medimmune which facilitates key work in biomedical research. These partnerships are important to the Maryland economy and the health and defense of our nation. o We have partnerships with generous philanthropists and such foundations as Gates, HHMI, Sloan, and Mellon that have made a critical contribution to our efforts to improve student success.

Budget and Endowment • For FY 2017, we have our largest budget ever – $440 million, a net increase of $10 million over the previous year. • Of that $440 million, almost $250 million comes from the State of Maryland or tuition and fees. • From just $1 million in the early 1990s, our endowment has grown in value to more than $77 million today, with almost $14 million raised this past year. That amount includes substantial contributions from faculty, staff, and alumni. All of these gifts will be counting toward the capital campaign we will officially launch next year. • Under current market conditions, with current gifts and pledges, we anticipate the endowment will reach $100 million by 2020. We are in the quiet phase of the capital campaign now, and we will launch the public phase for $150 million in the spring. • The additional budget funding and income from our endowment allow us to hire new faculty and staff as enrollments grow, expand academic programs, better support our students through increased financial aid, and grow our health and wellness initiatives for the campus.

Accolades and Achievements

What have been our top achievements? • We have been recognized by national media for excellence. o Most recently, an article in yesterday’s New York Times provides more national exposure to our academic strengths (in research and teaching) than ever before. o The Chronicle of Higher Education has ranked us as a “Great Place to Work” seven years in a row. o US News has ranked as #5 on its list of most innovative national universities and among the top 20 in undergraduate teaching. o Times Higher Education has ranked UMBC in the Top 100 of its Global “150 Under 50” Universities – a ranking we no longer qualify for as of today! o Princeton Review named us a “College that Pays You Back” and Kiplinger’s named us a “Best Value College for 2016.” o CBS featured UMBC and the Meyerhoff Scholars Program on 60 Minutes, noting the significance of what we have achieved as a place focused on student success.

These accolades are backed up by solid achievements. Let me give a few examples. o This spring, Michael Summers, Robert E. Meyerhoff Chair for Excellence in Research and Mentoring, University Distinguished Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry, and Howard Hughes Investigator, was elected to membership in the National Academy of Sciences. His doctoral student and postdoctoral fellow, Victoria D’Souza, was granted tenure as full professor in the Department of Molecular and Cell Biology, Harvard University. o Our faculty across disciplines have won a range of impressive awards. For example, Kate Brown, professor of History, won seven prestigious national and international awards for her book, Plutopia, and has recently been named an Andrew Carnegie Fellow, a Fernand Braudel Fellow at the European University Institute, and a fellowship with the American Academy in Berlin. o Our alumni now lead such institutions as the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory and Clemson University, and chair the Department of Neurosurgery at Vanderbilt University. o We now have more than 70,000 alumni who are working in Maryland and beyond as artists, social workers, policy analysts, doctors, and dentists, healthcare workers, teachers, lawyers, engineers, and computer scientists. We have educated more than one-quarter of the IT graduates in Maryland. We have 2,000 alumni working for the Navy and another 1,000 at NSA. We have just launched the first Naval ROTC program in Maryland, with special support from Senator Mikulski. Our alumni have a strong impact. They are representative of the creative class in the State of Maryland. o In the past year, our alumni were recognized for outstanding teaching. Corey Carter ’08, biological sciences, ’10 M.A.T., was selected as the Baltimore County Teacher of the year and Shalonda Holt ’07, biological sciences, teaching certificate in education, was recognized by the Washington Post as Teacher of the Year after previously being selected as the Howard County Teacher of the year. o We are sending our students to the most prestigious graduate and professional programs in the country and our doctoral graduates hold faculty positions at research and comprehensive universities across the nation. o We are an institution that can place teams in the top four nationally in men’s soccer, chess, game development, and mini-Baja racing, all in one year!

Looking to the Future: Imagine what’s next

The 50th anniversary—along with our parallel process of strategic planning and Middle States Accreditation—have given us a chance to reflect on our growth, where we are today, and our aspirations for the future. We are not yet done. Success is never final. However good you are, you can always improve. We are now building on the foundation laid by our founding generation.

As we move forward we are looking in the mirror, asking questions: What are our challenges? What are our goals? How can we address the great issues of our day?

Despite our growth, accolades, and achievements, we do face important challenges as a campus, including our funding per student given our mission, the expensive nature of some of our programs, other campuses recruiting away our faculty; the need to deepen the diversity of our faculty, and the unevenness of progress across all disciplines in improving teaching and learning – a key component of our ongoing effort to improve student success.

And we have important strategic questions related to our goals for supporting students, for the life of our community, and extending our engagement with our communities:

• For our academic programs: o How high do we want to go with enrollment? With what resources? o How high can we go with degree completion? With what initiatives? o Can we extend to all students the benefits of practice pioneered in our scholars programs? o How can we provide experiential learning and greater cultural and global competence for all students? o How can we deepen our innovation in teaching and learning, improve advising and mentoring, and more fully capitalize on student analytics and assessment? o How do we best invest in faculty and staff to increase our capacity in multidisciplinary research, scholarship, and creative activity?

• For the life of our campus: o Can we imagine a mixed use development on campus, with residential, commercial, entertainment and other amenities that would be co-located to enliven our campus experience? o Might we go the way of some other campuses that have welcomed alumni, especially older and retired alums, to live on campus to enjoy campus resources and to lend their time and talents to enrich the campus community? o Can we imagine student apartments, along with a coffeehouse, a convenience store, a dry cleaners, or other desirable commercial services, to serve the campus of the future well? o How can we develop closer connections with Catonsville and Arbutus and create a college town atmosphere? o What should our long-term thinking be with regard to the neighboring Spring Grove campus? How can the development of this tract support the work we do for students, research, and the community?

• For our broader engagement: o How can we become the anchor institution for the region? ♣ Building relationships from Baltimore to Washington? ♣ Building off of improved transportation in the Baltimore-Washington corridor? ♣ Advancing our role and reputation as a vital stakeholder in Maryland’s innovation economy? o How can we continue to build our partnerships with other research universities, within the system and beyond?

When we look ahead we are also inspired in two essential ways.

First, we seek to expand our work as a national model for others on approaches to helping students succeed, in not just a few disciplines but across the board, and to do so in ways that will impact the real world.

We will continue to innovate in the classroom and on campus generally. We are providing academic initiatives, student affiliation opportunities, transfer student support, assistance for near-completers, and opportunities for the kind of real-world connections afforded through the Shriver Center, BreakingGround, and the Alex Brown Center for Entrepreneurship. BreakingGround achieved the following milestones in its fourth year: 34 courses to-date created or redesigned to foster civic agency; 24 projects producing social contributions beyond episodic service; 270+ stories and reflections shared on the BreakingGround blog, attracting more than 110,000 views. Meanwhile, more than 70 courses across all our colleges have been infused with an entrepreneurial emphasis, and the minor in Entrepreneurship and Innovation currently has 120 students enrolled. These initiatives and programs are designed to ensure that students learn and make significant progress toward completion. They are working.

Second, using our research capacity we will tackle critical challenges faced by society and all of humanity in general. The National Academies, in Research Universities and the Future of America, argued that it is the role of these institutions to produce the new knowledge and educated citizens who will “drive innovation—advances in ideas, products, and processes that create new industries and jobs, contribute to our nation’s health and security, and support a high standard of living.” And so I think, for example, of the important research we are doing to increase understanding of AIDS, develop anti-cancer strategies, improve the aquaculture industry, environmental research, and contribute in such areas as the digital humanities, imaging and digital arts, and public policy.

The National Academy of Engineering has outlined 14 “Grand Challenges” for engineering in the 21st century. These challenges focus our work on carbon sequestration, improved solar energy, access to clean water, modernizing urban infrastructure, reverse engineering the brain, preventing nuclear terror, and the development of advanced personal learning. And so I think of the way we have embraced these challenges and joined NAE’s Grand Challenges Scholars Program, preparing students to tackle them.

America still faces major social challenges from economic inequality and the issues that divide us—race, ethnicity, religion, and sexuality—to criminal justice reform and heath disparities. Following the tragic death of Freddie Gray, we looked in the mirror to assess what we as a campus could do to reach out to Baltimore City. We have now created more than 140 programs, initiatives, partnerships, and organizations in which our students, faculty, and staff connect to the City and its residents. We celebrate this energy and are working to support and expand it. Meanwhile, we are addressing issues involving social justice, equality, race, gender, sexuality, and religion through a diverse range of courses, as well other research, community engagement, and learning opportunities. For example, our Humanities and Social Sciences Forums explore key issues in our society.

Across the university—across all of our colleges—we seek to educate our students and advance research in areas that meet national and global needs. We continue to build an entrepreneurial climate for economic development. Four out of the last nine awards under the Maryland Innovation Initiative (MII) went to UMBC faculty. We continue to work with children to find ways of closing the achievement gap among students of different racial and ethnic groups. We are contributing key research to help understand climate change and the ways it can be addressed. Our campus has become a leader in cybersecurity—a key tool for our nation’s security—with work ranging from information technology to ethics. We are addressing health disparities in work ranging from biomedical research on diseases that affect underserved populations, to statistical modeling in public policy to understand the causes of persistent differences in health status among disadvantaged populations such as African Americans, Hispanics and American Indians, and to identify interventions to close the gaps.

Over the past fifty years, as our nation has grown its higher education enterprise, many more Americans went to college and earned bachelor’s degrees, access to our postsecondary institutions was widened to people of all groups, and the federal government expanded its investments in university research.

During this time, UMBC has been in the midst of it all — a 50-year experiment in higher education here in Catonsville. UMBC is now an inclusive, selective, highly residential research university. We are forward-looking and responsive. We have a strong focus on inclusive excellence—teaching students how to live and work with people different from themselves. We believe in high expectations and have a passion for learning. We are seeking ways to advance knowledge and educate our students to make a difference in our society and our world. And, most of all, we still believe in hard work.

I often quote Aristotle: “Excellence is never an accident. It is always the result of high intentions, sincere effort, and intelligent execution. It represents the wisest choice of many alternatives—choice not chance, determines your destiny.”

It takes grit to achieve greatness!

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Bright futures built on strong foundations

To the stars, we soar up high, preparing to play in the courts of life, what is the hunger of the world that i must respond to, blasting into the past: remembering our foundation day celebrations.

Blasting Into the Past The past 20 years have been a rewarding journey for FAITH Colleges. Amidst these unprecedented times in our lifetime, our community goes back in time to recall with fondness past celebrations of our foundation day. With gratitude and so much hope in our hearts, we look to the future with a strong resolve grounded on our conviction that the best years for FAITH are yet to come.

“Foundation day celebrations in pre-pandemic times were exciting and eventful for all. The students were very eager and happy to participate in the different activities even though they were tired due to the preparations made weeks before. Different departments had their own entry to the SHINDIG where the employees displayed their talents while wearing their beautiful outfits and colorful costumes as they strutted on stage. My favorite was when the Library Department created a photo exhibit that showed the history and development of FAITH Colleges that covered the ground breaking for our first building—Mabini Hall, the administration, pioneer employees and students, up to the most recent pictures. What do I miss the most? Seeing the students on the campus grounds proudly wearing their foundation day T-shirts, enjoying the fair booths and all the activities.” – Glaisa M. Redondo, SHLRC Librarian

“The 10th Foundation day was really a memorable one. The opening of the 12th NCAA-South coincided with the celebrations that added glamour and prestige to the Foundation Day celebration.” – Damialito O Arim, Sports Director

“As part of the Technical Committee, the MIS worked “behind the cameras” every Foundation Day, supporting all events—from departmental programs, concerts, and recently even esports. We see to it that every program ran smoothly to give students and parents the best experience possible.I remember the 10 th year of the foundation celebration best. That year was memorable to me since it was my first foundation experience at FAITH Colleges. That same year, FAITH was also hosting the NCAA-South Season 12 which made the event bigger and louder. It was also the first time I performed on stage together with my colleagues for the SHINDIG program. It was also the first time that we livestreamed and broadcasted an event online. I guess my team’s favorite events were the concerts and the mobile games tournament. As we supported the events, we enjoyed it ,too. We sorely miss all these events. We hope and pray that this pandemic will be over soon so we can celebrate our Foundation Day the way we used to.” – Benison Sandoval, MIS Manager

“Celebrating the FAITH Colleges Foundation Day would always remind me of two words: fellowship and gratitude. First is fellowship because all the fun games and activities that showcased our talents gave us the precious chance to bond with our colleagues. Second is gratitude. I am very thankful that for 11 years starting from being a FAITH Colleges student and to being part of the institution as guidance coordinator, FAITH never failed to give me some of the best experiences of my life.” – Jane Aira Ramilo, Guidance Coordinator

“Each Foundation Day celebration here at FAITH is a manifestation of the whole community’s spirituality and strong love for Mama Mary (Mater Fidelium). Each year, the highlight of our week-long celebration was the celebration of the Holy Mass every 8th of September.  On those days, families gathered in the field and sat in circles to attend the Mass as a small praying community since the covered court was already overflowing. Each year, the Holy Mass gathered the entire FAITH community in thanksgiving, as we all look forward to celebrating as one big FAITH Family.” – Anthony James P. Mendoza, Campus Ministry and ASEAN Residence Head

“September is audit period. Because of the nature of our work, our department would be working most of the time while the entire community participated in the activities throughout the week-long celebration. But while we mostly stayed in front of our computers, we still felt the vibes of the different activities, specially when we would hear the excited screams coming from the gymnasium. After work, we’d stay until late night to watch the amazing shows. I also miss the booths with different food choices.” – John Henry F. Refran, Accountant

“ Mommy, miss ko na po ‘yong bonding natin sa FAITH campus during past Foundation Sunday celebrations ,” words from my child Angel. I do share her sentiments both as a parent and as an employee. After attending the Mass, we would watch the shows. What we loved most was our bonding during lunchtime. Iikutin namin ang buong campus. Tapos, hahanap kami ng spot where we can eat our lunch together . We miss the fresh air, the gardens, the College Promenade.” – Ohlie Macatangay, FAITH Catholic School parent

“I’d say the Shindig will always be memorable. The Shindig happens every three years and showcased the talents of faculty members and administrative staff. It was the time where we took a break from our regular work and showed our students that we too, have talent other than teaching and doing administrative work. Shindig 2016 will always be special to me because it was the first time I experienced the feeling of having long, blonde hair. Seriously though, what I loved best about Shindig was that it was an activity for a cause. The proceeds from selling tickets to the Shindig went to the Bato-Balani Foundation.” – Jaime J. David IV, ME, Physical Plant Administraton

How I remember our foundation day celebrations in the pre-pandemic times By Angelika Malabuyo, BSIE

During my five years of study at FAITH Colleges, I can describe all the Foundation Day Celebrations that I have attended as both festive and hectic. I can still vividly recall how crazy and loud the entire community gets whenever it is our foundation celebration week. It was as if our school grounds would turn into something like Coachella. Every year, the celebrations get better and bigger. I believe the game-changer here was the fact that the entire community committed to intensifying our founding anniversary celebrations. As our school grew each year, we grew as well as a community. It is hard to say which was the best part of every celebration. But the Shindig, which only happens every three years, was a must go-to not just for the students but more so for the alumni. Seeing the Institution’s faculty and administrative staff enjoying themselves while performing and entertaining the community was such as sight to see. Believe me, every Shindig that I attended were all top tiers. It must be included in every Braveheart’s Top 10 Foundation Day Moments.

Aside from the main events like the World of Dance (WOD), Rave/After Party Concerts, etc., we had the Picnic Lunch per college. We played games, usually per block section. The main event was the buffet. This is on my favorite list because this gave us the chance to bond and know more our brothers and sisters from the other year levels. I think the college picnic lunches were what powered the 11-year winning streak of Thurbligz as champions of the BravEvolution. 

What I missed the most are the vibe and the entire community itself. I miss the competitive atmosphere during World of Dance (WOD); the cramming weeks or days before the main event due to last minute changes in production or choreography; and the celebratory vibe that you get from everybody. I miss it. I miss FAITH Colleges so much.

What are my cannot-forget moments? All bits of it! By Nicole R. Austria, BSN-4

Our Foundation Day celebration used to be the most-awaited event of the entire year. I could still vividly remember how lively, fun, and enjoyable this week-long celebrations were during the pre-pandemic time. This were the times when almost all classrooms were empty as we all gathered in the gymnasium where the celebration was held with a blast.

Every year, there were different sets of activities and competitions that we truly enjoyed and valued. I remember the band concerts, dance competitions (Step-Up), the Search for Mr. and Ms. Bravehearts, ASEAN, Shindig, and the class picnic lunch.

Certainly, the last two are my favorites. I truly consider myself very lucky as I got to witness through the Shindig how talented my college professors were. I would definitely never forget how great they were on stage. I was too mesmerized to the point that I almost tripped over the crowd while I was cheering actively and shouting at the top of my lungs. I cannot also forget the picnic where my classmates and I got to share lunch boodle fight-style with the visiting Japanese students from the Tokyo Medical University. The whole duration of the picnic lunch was filled with light talks and heartwarming smiles and at that very moment, it dawned upon me that the foundation week was not just for the commemoration of the founding of the school but is also for the celebration of camaraderie, love, and friendship. With that, I am certain that all foundation celebrations that I experienced ever since my senior high school days until mycollege years at FAITH are treasures that will forever be embedded in my heart. And if I am to be asked what I miss the most about the foundation celebration, my answer would be, “All bits of it.”

Exceptionally memorable days of entertainment and fellowship By Jillian B. Lansangan, BSMLS-4

As our dearest alma mater commemorated its 21st Founding Anniversary, we are humbly reminded not only of its mission, charism, heritage, and founding story but also its unwavering commitment to respond to today’s reality. However, due to the ongoing global health crisis, this celebration was conducted online for the second time around. It is unfortunate to again miss out on all the fun and thrilling festivities usually held on the loud and crowded school grounds. This certainly sparks a feeling of nostalgia, especially in old students like me as wonderful memories of the past celebrations come flooding into my mind.

FAITH Colleges’ Foundation Day celebrations were marked with various activities for students, institutional partners, alumni, parents, and other members of the community. The dance competitions, e-tournaments, concerts, musical performances, initiation rites, picnic lunches, and many more showcased the unity and togetherness of First Asians. If asked to choose the main highlight of the celebration, I would definitely pick the World of Dance Competition. Dancing has always been my passion. This kind of art freely allows me to express myself in ways that words never could. Being able to participate in this competition for two consecutive years was such an unforgettable and delightful experience. Aside from being able to do what I love most, I was also able to meet amazing people from other courses and build unexpected friendships.

Second would be the Frosh Initiation Rites. Personally, I consider this as one of the best moments in my college life.  It was such a cordial, extra fun, exciting, yet messy way of welcoming the new members of the FAITH community. It felt like an extraordinary rite of passage for an individual to be officially considered as a Braveheart.

The Tertiary School Acquaintance Party 2019 would secure the third spot. This is special as this was one of our first activities as newly-elected FAITH Student Council officers. As a student leader and organizer, nothing warms my heart more than witnessing my fellow students express their happiness and satisfaction over the event.

Over the years, the commemoration of the institution’s founding celebration has provided exceptionally memorable days of entertainment and fellowship. This annual milestone represents the school’s unrelenting passion and initiative to maintain a meaningful presence in the lives of its students and surrounding communities while sustaining excellence. Undeniably, this is an event that a First Asian cannot afford to miss. I sincerely wish for the end of the pandemic so we may finally stop longing and reminiscing and start going back to the old ways.

Alaala ng mga Setyembreng Nagdaan Mula sa panulat ng bumubuo ng Registrar’s Office

Pagsapit ng Setyembre aming inaabangan Tarpaulin na nagsabit sa aming paaralan Kanya-kanyang sukat ng t-shirt Ang dating ay pang malakasan Bawat tema ng tao’y makikitang pinaghahadaan Bawat departamento’y may surpresang inaabangan

Tin-man, nasaan ka Lahat ay nais magpapicture Kahit ang init ng araw ay di alinatana, Pinaghandaan madaling araw pa lamang Paradang inaabangan ng balana Shindig ay kapanapanabik Saan ka pa’y sa pag-indak ni teacher ay sabik Ika nga ng estudyante’y, panahon na makabawi at sa tuwa’y humahagikhik…

Ultimong magulang excited na masyado Makita lang ang anak umindak sa entablado Hindi magkamayaw pagkuha ng litrato Walang pakialam lumuhod man o masiko, Halu-halo sa field demo Mga tsikiting kanya kanya ang istilo May basta nakatayo, may umiiyak sa dulo Ang iba nama’y kung umindak ay todo-todo

Dito rin makikita angking galing ng mga bata, Paligsahan sa pag indak ng bawat baitang ay makikita Lumalabas pagkamalikhain sa mga proyekto ay ibinida Minsan pa nga sa telebisyon ay nakita Masayang balikan bawat taong nagdaan Masayang alalahanin mga bagay na ginampanan Dalawang taong walang ganap Pagdiriwang ng Foundation Day ngayon ay isang pangarap.

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Transcript of Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam's Foundation Day Lecture

Light the lamp of knowledge.

May I be a protector for those without one, A guide for all travelers on the way; May I be a bridge, a boat and a ship For all who wish to cross (the water).

by Acharya Shantideva, A Buddhist Master of 8th century

I am indeed delighted to address the 24th Foundation day of National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS). My greetings to the Chairman, Directors, Faculty, Staff and the NIOS Coordinators (Teachers), NIOS Expert Faculty members, Administrative Staff members from NIOS, participating affiliated Schools, regional centers, and also the representatives from the study centre from Middle East and Nepal, NIOS Learners (Students) and the distinguished guests. I am very happy to know that NIOS is the largest open school in the world with a cumulative enrolment of 2.02 million learners. NIOS offers Flexible Academic, Vocational and Life Enrichment courses at the Secondary, Senior Secondary and Elementary [Open Basic Education (OBE)] level through its 5813 study centers spread throughout the length and breadth of the country, 20 study centers in Middle East and Nepal. I am very happy to know that in the year 2012 itself, 1400 Learners out of 4500 Learners of NIOS from Senior Secondary school has cleared the AIEEE exam for engineering courses competitively and a number of students cleared the AIPMT Exam for obtaining MBBS. When I see the principals and teachers and successful students through open school system, let me share my thoughts on the topic "Light the lamp of knowledge".

Students as Competitive Quality Learners

I like the unique concept of NIOS by naming the students as Learners. It is a great shift in education. NIOS efforts in providing quality education through their network of study centers had made the students as competitive as compared to the other Education boards such as State boards, CBSE, ICSE and other boards. I am very happy to know that in the year 2012 itself, 1400 Learners out of 4500 Learners of NIOS from Senior Secondary school has cleared the AIEEE exam for engineering courses competitively and a number of students cleared the AIPMT Exam for obtaining MBBS.

One of the unique concepts of NIOS is any student who has failed to clear some subjects of the CBSE or any board exam, may appear the On-Demand Exam conducted by NIOS throughout the year flexibly and get it cleared immediately with the credit transfer certificate from NIOS if the candidate qualifies in the NIOS exam.

Dear friends, I would like to share two experiences which I came across personally at various times that are relevant for today.

Bride at Ten, Mother at Fifteen, MA at 80

"All her life, like countless Indian housewives, I was an unknown woman - a woman of no consequence. But at the age of 80, I became a known Indian woman - a person of some consequence. What had I achieved in my life until that point? I had brought up six daughters, the first being born when I was fifteen, the last when I was twenty nine."

"I passed my M.A and my degree came by post. It was a bare second division but I had at last fulfilled a great desire, my life's ambition which was burning within me"

"Age doesn't matter, if you have a great aim in life, you can achieve, achieve and achieve"

Experience of Madam Sethu Ramaswamy getting her MA degree is a radiating learning and a life long process which is an inspiration. Let me narrate another experience which I am personally involved.

It doesn't matter who you are?

Friends, it was in the year 2011, I went to Madurai for inaugurating the Pediatric Oncology Cancer unit at Meenakshi Mission Hospital on 7 Jan 2011. When I completed the task, suddenly one person was approached me and his face was familiar to me. When he came closer to me, I found out that it was V. Kathiresan, who worked with me as Driver, during my DRDL days at Hyderabad. He worked with me day and night for nine years. During that time, I used to witness, he was always reading some books, newspapers and journals during his free time. He had a very high concentration on his reading. That dedication attracted me. I asked him a question? What made you to read during your leisure time? He replied that he had a son and daughter. They used to ask him lot of questions. That made him to study and try to answer to his level best. The spirit of learning in him, attracted me, I told him to study formally through the distance education mode and gave him some free time to attend the course and complete his +2 and then to apply for higher education. He took that as a challenge and kept on studying and acquiring his skills and upgraded his educational qualification, he did B.A. (History), then he did M.A (History) and then he did M.A (Political Science) and completed his B.Ed and then M.Ed. Then he registered for his Ph.D in Manonmaniam Sundaranar University and got his PhD in 2001. He joined the Education Department of Tamilnadu Government and served for number of years. In 2010, he became an Assistant Professor in the Government Arts College at Mellur near Madurai. What a commitment and dedication that has helped him to acquire the right skills in his leisure time that has made his career progress and upgrade his livelihood. The message is, it doesn?t matter who you are if you have a vision and determination to achieve that vision, you will certainly achieve.

"When you wish upon a star, Makes no difference who you are Anything your heart desires will come to you"

Friends, teachers create beautiful minds. Beautiful minds are creative and many times with indomitable spirit. Our nation was fortunate to have beautiful minds in science, humanities, law, industry and political leadership right from our pre-independent period who were created by great teachers and due to whose efforts, we are experiencing the freedom and growth of our country today.

Teachers who love teaching

Friends, I visualize a scene - a school having about 50 teachers and 750 students headed by a Principal. It is simply a place of beauty for creativity and learning. How is it possible? It is because the school management and the Principal selected the teachers who love teaching, who treat the students as their sons, grandsons or grand daughters. The children see the teacher, as a role model in teaching and always look pious through their daily way of life. Above all, I see an environment in which there is nothing like a good student, average student or poor student. The whole school and teacher system is involved in generating students who perform the best. One great example is my primary school teacher Shri Sivasubramania Iyer who taught us, when I was ten year old boy. During one of his classes he was explaining how birds fly. When most of students told that they didn?t understand fully about the flight of birds, he took us to the sea-shore to give practical example. The way he taught gave me what to dream in life and what should be the pattern of education which I have to follow. And above all what should be the traits I should possess based on teachers life both inside the class room and in the village. I have witnessed, as a young boy of 5th class, when my teacher enters the class room, we saw in him "radiating the knowledge and also radiating purity of life". Students indeed in school learn not only knowledge but also purity of life and ethics of the great teachers. This race of teachers should multiply.

Teacher as a facilitator of innovation

Friends, teachers have to emerge as facilitator of new ideas and lead to lifelong innovative thinking in the young minds. This reminds me of a poem "The Student's Prayer" by a Chilean biologist Maturana. I will narrate a few lines from the poem.

The Student's Prayer

Show me so that I can stand On your shoulders. Reveal yourself so that I can be Something different

Don?t impose on me what you know, I want to explore the unknown And be the source of my own discoveries. Let the known be my liberation, not my slavery.

I am sure, the Principals and teachers assembled here would be great facilitators of learning and innovation.

Dynamics of Smile

When we see a child, we see the innocent smile of the child. When we come across the child in the Primary School, the smile is reduced as the child has to carry a heavy school bag. When we see the child in their teens, their smile slowly fades away and the sign of concern appears. This is because of the anxiety about the future. When they complete their education, the most important question in their mind is, what will I do after my education? Will I get an employment? Will I get a proper employment? Can the Principals and teachers see this dynamics of smiles of the child and preserve the smile in their faces when they complete their school education. The Student should be confident that "I can do it", she or he should have the self esteem and the capability to become an employment generator rather being an employment seeker. The management of education, leader of education has to facilitate such type of creative teacher in large numbers in primary school and then the secondary school. This transformation can only be brought about by a teacher who has a vision to transform, who has the ability to take risk against all challenges, who is a good listener, who is a good innovator, who maintains a cordial inter-personal or intrapersonal relationship and who has the ability to carry the parents, community, media and the teachers for accomplishing the vision of generating an enlightened citizen for the nation

Dynamic school

Since I see, in the audience, a number of school principals, teachers and connected members I thought of sharing my view on how a dynamic school should be, so that you will impart dynamic school characteristics to Open School candidates.

• A school that radiates greatness by the teaching capacity of the teachers.
• A school is great because creativity is bubbling everywhere.
• A school is great, because it cherishes the learning environment with library, internet, e-learning and creative laboratories.
• A School is great, because it creates and generate students with confidence that "I can do it" that in-turn will generate the team spirit that "We will do it" and "India will do it".
• A School that promotes best in learning all-round to all the students.
• A School is great because it has teachers who lead a unique way of life with purity and become role models for the students and develop them as enlightened citizens.
• A School is great because it has the capacity to teach all students to succeed.
• A School that generates creativity among all students irrespective of whether they belong to arts or science stream.
• A school is great, that generates alumni who cherish that they belong to this school.

NIOS Smart HDVT Network

For creating such type of dynamics of smiles in the face of NIOS Learning community, we need to outreach quality education, quality teachers, quality laboratory, quality library and quality content across the country to reach out 2 million learners community registered in various schools from the NIOS Studio in the similar lines of Pan African e-Network implemented by Govt. of India for connecting 53 African nations to provide quality education, healthcare and e-governance services. Hence, I suggest NIOS to study the Pan African e-Network and may like to consider creating a NIOS Smart High Definition Virtual Tele-presence network to empower the students who are presently attending only the contact classes in the affiliated schools and having their own private study. This will help NIOS to outreach quality education across the country seamlessly for creative quality human resource cadre for higher education segment, which will not only bring down the dropout rates, but create highly competitive students for higher education system in the country in addition to the learning contents and tools provided by NIOS.

Conclusion: Mission of Teaching

"Give me a child for seven years; afterwards, and let God or devil take the child. They cannot change the child".

"The sense of human need is there and the teacher can satisfy it by giving to the youth an idea of the fundamental power and worth of man, his spiritual dignity as man, a supra-national culture and an all embracing humanity."

My best wishes to all of you success in the educational mission of NIOS to make the nation a knowledge society. May God Bless You.

I would like to give an eleven point oath to the teaching community who are the creators of nation building.

Eleven Point Oath for Teaching Community

• First and foremost, I love teaching. Teaching will be my soul.
• I realize that I am responsible for shaping not just students but ignited youths who are the most powerful resource under the earth, on the earth and above the earth. I will be fully committed for the great mission of teaching.
• I will consider myself to be a great teacher for I can lift the average to the best performance by way of my special teaching.
• All my actions with my students will be with kindness and affection like a mother, father, sister or brother.
• I will organize and conduct my life, in such a way that my life itself is a message for my students.
• I will encourage my students and children to ask questions and develop the spirit of enquiry, so that they blossom into creative enlightened citizens.
• I will treat all the students equally and will not support any differentiation on account of religion, community or language.
• I will continuously build the capacities in teaching so that I can impart quality education to my students.
• I will celebrate the success of my students, with great elegance.
• I realize, being a teacher, I am making an important contribution to all the national development initiatives.
• I will constantly endeavour to fill my mind with great thoughts and spread the nobility in thinking and action.

By, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

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The Significance of School Foundation Day

Every year, schools and universities celebrate their respective foundation days to commemorate the day when the school was founded or established. It is significant not only because of the number of years it has served the community where a school belongs to. It is likewise significant especially if the founding of the school has resulted to considerable benefit to those it serves.

When is School Foundation Day Commemorated?

The Foundation Day is typically the date when the school  first opened its doors to the public. On special milestones such as the 10th or 25th founding anniversary, the celebration may be done for several days. This is usually done to accommodate the various activities lined up for the occasion. Speeches of school authorities are heard as they enumerate school accomplishments  and their goals and plans for the coming years.

It is typical for schools to adopt a very festive mood during the commemoration of the Foundation Day. There are carnival rides, games, dance and singing contests, movie showings, friendly sports competitions, food booths, retail booths, and just about anything that completes a school-wide celebration.   For Catholic schools and universities, the Holy Mass is an integral part of the School Foundation Day celebrations. One of the usual highlights of the event is the Field Demonstration of students as coached by their respective teachers.

Field Demonstration

For most parents, the field demonstration is considered the highlight because this is one of the rare chances they see their children perform with the rest of the students. Taking a cue from its name, it is often done in an open field to the loud beat of drums, uptempo music, and applause.  Students will dress and perform accordingly depending on the prevailing theme for the year.

Technically speaking, this is part of practical learning as students hone their skills in other things aside from academics. They will learn discipline, teamwork, and patience especially during practice sessions. The many hours spent in rehearsing are considered well spent as students put up a show of a lifetime for their parents.

In my children’s school, the celebration of the School Foundation Day is a very much awaited event. By far, this year’s celebration was the grandest we have seen because it was the 20th founding anniversary. Like all the other years before, it was a 3-day event which highly encouraged family bonding and togetherness. As early as now, the 25th year is already being talked about.

Commemorating the school foundation day is significant since it is the chance to remind the students about the humble beginnings of their educational institution. This could help them better appreciate the improvements they are currently enjoying which have been worked-hard for by school authorities, parents, and students that came before them. It is an opportune time especially for older and graduating students to determine what kind of legacy they can leave behind to the school that has supported them through the years and to the student body that will be left behind.

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Speaking at ​the 97th Foundation Day of Modern School, in New Delhi

… Modern School, Dr Vijay Datta, Principal Model School, Members of Board of Trustees, members of the managing committee, faculty members, teachers, number of parents, parents with prize winners, other parents who have come to join this very-very important programme, alumni of the school, students, ladies and gentlemen.

I think all the prize winners deserve a little louder applause. It’s truly a great day both for the students and the parents, and I am sure each one of us at this point of time can recall when we graduated or we passed out of school or college, and in some sense, it’s also a ……, it’s also a day of joy, it’s a day of fun, it’s a day of celebration, remembrances, memories, so many different feelings that each one of us has on this very important day in our life. Like I was sharing some of my own remembrances with Ashokji when I completed my school, because in Mumbai we complete at the 10 th standard level itself.

And if one was to look back, and I say this with my own experience, each one of us may have a different experience. It’s always the school friends, the school teachers who had remained with us through the length of our life. I for instance won’t recall too many of my college teachers, we have friends amongst college colleagues, but I think the greatest bonds that we have is with children who studied with us in school, our peers, those who were around the time when we were in schools, the teachers too.

I still remember amongst a few thousand messages when I was given the charge of Railways within two months ago, the greatest joy I got was from a message that was received from a school teacher who had taught me nearly 28-29 years ago. But that message gave me the greatest joy when I had read an SMS from this corner, I don’t know how she managed to get my number after so many years. And I think it’s those formative years which truly define what we are going to do in life, what we are going to be in life.

And in that sense, the 97 th Foundation Day of such a prestigious institution, which has also caused me a lot of problem, by the way, because there are so many requests ‘can you help my child get admission in the school?’ And I know I can’t do anything about it. But that’s a distress I think we should be very proud of, you should be remain proud on the standards you have maintained, the merit that has prevailed in running this school, the respectability that the management, that the faculty has earned, (inaudible) you had to earn over 97 years. And I would think it’s also a very great coincidence that your Foundation Day is celebrated on National Education Day, it’s really wonderful.

Dr Abdul Kalam Azad was not only a freedom fighter, he was not only the first Education Minister that India had, but somebody who stood for all the 4 values that Ashokji spoke about. He spoke about diversity, he spoke about (inaudible), he spoke about democracy and he roundly (inaudible) the current new age digital world that we are living in. And it’s a matter of pride that Mr Azad not only was one of the prime participants in our freedom struggle, but he was a deep thinker, somebody who recognized that India’s strength comes with the diversity that we have in our country. And despite the partition, despite the country going through such trying times, recognized that India is the land where we would like to stay, and live and work and serve, and as Education Minister I think at that point of time in 1947, it must have been a big challenge to bring in the Indian education system in the circumstances in which we achieved independence.

While we all know there is a lot more that could have been done or something that could have been done differently over the years to establish a better education system, I think the very fact that each one of us here and I would believe most of us in this room would have come out of the Indian education system, would have served our country, our own vocations honourably. Having learned and studied in this education system is testimony enough of the strength of the Indian education system, while we definitely note down we must continue to improve, continue to look at what we can do better. We can also draw satisfaction from the fact that we have created some of the finest scientists, some of the finest administrators, some of the finest persons from the army – Col. (inaudible) here has served the army, and I say that with pride that what the armed forces, what the defence forces, what the bureaucracy, what people in different walks of life – I would have liked to say politicians also, but I don’t know how that will be received by all of you here.

But each one of us in our own social vocation has been able to serve society, serve the nation. And I must congratulate Principal Datta for maintaining the high standard of education in Modern School. He is, of course, the recipient of the national award, given by the President of India. It’s the highest accolade that one could receive in the teaching profession and he truly has given meritorious service to our field of education, be it his long stint in MAYO school, be it his work in the Army School. I don’t know how much of that he has brought to Modern school, I don’t know whether we feel sorry for the children here, or be happy for the parents here.

I was just seeing Mr Boman Irani’s photograph, I think he visited your school recently. I wonder if you all had that ‘chamatkar’ or ‘balatkar’ moment in that time. But, more importantly, I was just reading the honourable Principal’s report, and I read that Irrfan Khan had come here to promote his movie the ‘Hindi Medium’. I am delighted that you called him here, not only because, I think, some of that movie was shot here, but because that movie truly has a deep and strong message for all of us parents. I am a parent of two children and we have all gone through the same story. I would suspect many of us would have used the whip on our children, got them to go to all those preparatory classes, to prepare them to get admission in good schools.

And in some sense, while I am a Mumbaikar so I was enjoying the Hindi Medium even more, because it reflects the Delhi culture quite a bit. No offence meant, since now I have become almost a Delhiite, so I count myself (inaudible). And the culture in Mumbai would not be any intrinsically different, we are all I think suffering the same problems of few good schools, large demand for good schools, what we all as parents do to get our children into those good schools. And in the process, I think many of us haven’t realized and if I can draw from the Indian railways, many of us sometimes lose sight of the fact that, probably, all of us have boarded the train, but there is a large section of society out there, millions of children who got left behind, who have not been able to really enjoy the fruits of democracy. They have not, our children and children of rural India, large number of children deprived of formal education just can’t be expected to be able to compete in the near world on equal terms. And in that sense, I would request the management and trustees and all the 2600 children’s parents of this school and probably if one was to look at the history, 97-year history, you would have a few million parents of children who would have studied from here.

I think if we make a good project to see how we can in public-private partnership look at upgrading the entire education system in this country today, what we can do, what ideation we can do, what new concepts we can introduce, what each one of us needs to do individually and collectively to see that the Indian education system can be upgraded, to see that every child in the country gets that quality of education with this wonderful institution being your children, and how can we ensure this demographic dividend that we talk about, the Indian population, truly becomes a demographic dividend and not a liability on society.

And in that sense, each one of us has a role to play, each one of us can contribute to that, and I am not talking necessarily of financial contribution. To my mind, money is never a problem, when it comes to good projects, it’s usually commitments, it’s usually passion that really can give us extraordinary results that we try to reform the education system. And, therefore, the Founders Day would be a good opportunity for each one of us to reflect on how we can contribute to addressing this challenge that the nation is faced with, this challenge of including every section of society to partake in high quality education, to benefit from the quality of education and the holistic education that a school like Modern provides its wards. The fact that you have excelled in academics, the fact that you have excelled in extracurricular activities, in the report of the honourable Principal I was reading about your Environment class, the fact that we had children who studied farmers’ suicides or slum upgradation.

This holistic thinking, if it can be taken to the next level and to the next level, right down to the child at the bottom of the pyramid, the child who is in some sense been deprived of this quality of life, I think we can truly look for that new India, that new India which is free of corruption, which is without casteism and communalism, an India where every child gets quality education, everybody gets quality healthcare, shelter, 24×7 power, a toilet in their home, that new India, that vision of new India will always remain incomplete unless there is participation of every citizen, every well-meaning citizen of this country. And in that I think education has a great role to play. I would urge each of the parents in this room to see what we can do to make that new India vision happen, and that new India has so many elements that I am sure each one of us can join some element of that new India vision, be a part of that evolution that this country is going through.

It could be a simple thing like the Swachh Bharat. It could be a simple thing like the Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao that demand on each one of us to see how girl child is not neglected, how every girl child gets an opportunity of education. Because truly, every child you educate, particularly the girl child, you are educating a whole family, you are impacting the entire ecosystem that is there in India.

In fact, very often when I am reflecting on the deteriorating standards of society and, in some sense, what happened in a school in Delhi very recently is something which we should all ponder about, something we should all think about. Are we giving enough moral guidance to the children in our schools today? I remember, in our schools days, we had a lecture on moral science every week. I think over the years, gradually, teaching children moral values, moral sciences has probably taken a backseat in the pressure of academic brilliance.

I recall, on the 15 th August 2014, the honourable Prime Minister was speaking from the ramparts of the Red Fort, had asked one question of the people of India. My daughter who was then I think in the 9 th or 10 th standard was in the audience, sitting below the Red Fort, the crowd, and I remember coming back home, and her wanting to discuss this comment with the Prime Minister in detail, because it had a deep impact on my daughter, as I am sure it must have had an impact on many girls around the country. The Prime Minister had asked, that we are all the time telling our girls how to behave, how to dress, how to be in the streets, how to be in society, how to work in your workplaces, have we bothered to teach our boys what should be their outlook when they are with girls or when they are in school with girls, when they are working in the workplace with girls? Have we really taught the children, the boys of our society what should be their outlook, what should be their approach?

And I think it’s something which we all have to think about, it is in those formative years, those young days when you define what a society is going to look like. And I am sure this wonderful institution is doing all it can to provide the best of quality of education to its children. And you have had some wonderful alumni, you had our Gautam Gambhir coming out of the school, leading the country’s cricket team. If I may quote from Gautam Gambhir’s comment where he said and I quote, ‘I think a captain is someone who captains on the cricket field, but most of the leadership that happens is off the cricket field.’

And I say this, because as parents, each one of us has an equal opportunity on how our children are going to behave, on how our children are going to develop, what we are going to do as parents in the making of the child, howsoever good a school you may have managed to get your children admission, I don’t mean managed in the literally sense, you may have been lucky to get your children admission in a good school. But ultimately it’s going to be that holistic experience, that effort that each one of us puts in our home, in how we raise our children, how we are bring them up, how we bring in value systems at home, what kind of culture and heritage and tradition we are giving to our children at home. Together, we got the (inaudible) in school. It’s only that complete personality that is going to determine the future of Indian society.

And I am sure, with the kind of excellent education that Modern School gives to its children, I am sure each one of your wards will become a great citizen of this country, you will all be proud parents of your children. But, clearly, each one of us is blessed and, therefore, it’s also responsible for what kind of a society we have in the nation as a whole. I know Mr (inaudible) is President of an outstanding foundation, which runs more than 254 schools for the deprived sections of society across Punjab, Lalji, (inaudible). He has also been instrumental in making Ludhiana, all of Ludhiana (inaudible) open-defecation free.

I would wish and urge and pray to see 2600 parents of this school and many more with spouses, become those torchbearers of Indian society, lead the change that you want to see in the world, participate in nation building, participate in society, contribute to the making of new India so that what you and your children have been blessed with in this wonderful campus becomes a story of thousands and then billions, all across this country. Governments have their role to play, governments will continue to play that role, good, bad, ugly, of course, even within that, ideas, ideation comes from society, come from well-meaning citizens like all of you. But, clearly, it will be the people’s participation that will determine and define the success of this great nation.

Let us all work together, let us all work to give India truly the proud place in the comity of nations that we all deserve and let us all commit ourselves to a new India by 2022, a new India that our children will be proud of, that the next generation will recognize as your contribution to this nation and that will inspire our children to do better and bigger in life.

Thank you very much.

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November 8, 2017 Speaking at Press Conference on Anti Black Money Day, in Ahmedabad

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Speech on School Anniversary

Celebrating a school anniversary is a momentous occasion! It’s a time to honor the school’s history, achievements, and the community it has built.

As a student, this event gives you a chance to reflect on your school’s journey. It’s an opportunity to appreciate the hard work and dedication that’s been poured into your education.

1-minute Speech on School Anniversary

Good day to all of you! Today is a day of joy and celebration, as we mark our school’s anniversary. On this day, years ago, our beloved school opened its doors. It’s a special day that reminds us of our journey, our growth, and our unity as a school family.

From the first brick laid to the last smile shared, our school has been a place where dreams are born and nurtured. It’s a place where we learn, not just from books, but from each other. Every corner of our school has a story to tell. Stories of friendships, stories of triumphs, and stories of hard work and dedication.

Our teachers, the guiding lights, they inspire, motivate, and guide us. They bring out the best in us. They are the backbone of our school and we owe a big part of our successes to them. Today, we honor, appreciate, and celebrate them.

Yes, we’ve faced challenges, but every setback has been a setup for a comeback. We’ve learned to rise above and grow stronger. These experiences have taught us the true meaning of resilience. In the face of difficulties, we’ve learned that we are stronger together.

Today, we celebrate not just our school’s anniversary, but also the spirit of our school. The spirit of learning, the spirit of growing, the spirit of unity, and the spirit of resilience. As we look forward to the future, let’s remember that we are the ones who shape it. Let’s carry the spirit of our school forward, always reaching for the stars.

So here’s to our school, to every student, teacher, and staff member. Here’s to every success, every lesson learned, every friendship made, and every memory shared. Happy Anniversary to our school!

2-minute Speech on School Anniversary

Ladies, gentlemen, and children, we gather here today to celebrate an important day. It’s the birthday of our school, a day filled with joy and pride. This is not just about a building made of bricks and concrete. It’s about the dreams, hopes, and bright future that this place holds for us.

Let’s think about this school as a tree. Years ago, it was a tiny sapling, planted with care and hope. With time, it grew into a strong tree, surviving the harsh winds and heavy rains. This school, like a tree, has stood firm, growing and blossoming every year. Today, it’s a grand tree of knowledge, providing shade and fruit to many.

The roots of our school tree are the values and principles it stands for – respect, honesty, and hard work. These values have been nurturing us, helping us to grow into better individuals. We learn more than just ABCs and 123s here. We learn how to be good human beings, how to respect others, and how to face challenges bravely.

The trunk of our school tree represents our teachers. Just as the trunk supports the tree, our teachers support us. They teach us, guide us, and inspire us. They are the pillars of strength, always ready to help us. It’s because of them that we are able to reach for the stars.

The branches of our school tree are the different subjects and activities we have. From maths and science to sports and arts, there’s something for everyone. These branches provide us with opportunities to discover our talents, interests, and passions. They help us to explore and learn, to grow and shine.

The leaves and fruits of our school tree are the students. We are the ones who add life and color to this place. With our energy and enthusiasm, we keep this tree vibrant and fresh. Every year, students leave the school, making way for new ones, just as leaves fall and new ones grow. We are the bearers of the school’s legacy, carrying its name forward.

So, on this special day, let’s take a moment to thank our school for all that it has given us. For the knowledge, the values, the memories and the friendships. Let’s remember that we are the fruits of this wonderful tree. And just as a tree spreads its seeds, let’s spread the values and lessons we’ve learned here.

As we celebrate this day, let’s make a promise. A promise to always uphold the honor of our school. To strive for excellence in everything we do. To be kind, respectful, and honest. And to keep the school flag flying high.

In conclusion, this school is more than just a building. It’s a home, a family, a guide, and a beacon of hope. Happy anniversary to our beloved school. May it continue to grow and blossom, spreading the light of knowledge and wisdom. Thank you.

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Why ‘Thought of the Day’ Matters in School Assemblies?

Starting your school day with positivity .

In school, your day often starts with an assembly. A key part of this is the ‘Thought of the Day.’ This simple idea is really important. It’s a short, meaningful sentence or quote that helps set a good mood for your day. This thought gives you something positive to think about and can stick with you all day long.

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Creating a Happy Mind for Schools 

The main reason for ‘Inspirational Thought of the Day’ is to make you feel happy and positive. It’s filled with inspiring and wise words. These thoughts can help you see things in a happier way. They are especially helpful if you’re having a tough day. A cheerful thought in the morning can change how you see your challenges.

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Thinking and Growing 

‘Motivational Thought of the Day’ also makes you think. It’s about understanding the quote and how it applies to you. This helps you grow in how you think and act. You start to think more about what the words mean and how they fit into your life. This can help you grow as a person.

Bringing Everyone Together

Sharing a ‘Thought of the Day’ also brings everyone in school closer. When everyone thinks about a positive message, it creates a shared experience. It’s a way for everyone to feel connected by a common idea. This can make your school a more supportive and friendly place.

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In short, ‘ Thought of the Day ‘ in assemblies is a great way to start your school day. It’s not just a routine; it’s a chance to feel inspired, think about important things, and feel part of your school community. It’s a small thing that can make your day a lot better.

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30 Famous and Short Inspirational Speeches (5 minutes or less)

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This post is all about the best short inspirational speeches.

If you are in need of a quick boost of inspiration and motivation, you will find that in this post. I am one of those people who loves to get motivated. That sounds weird, right?

Well, a lot of people these days tend to give motivation a hard time because they don’t believe that it has lasting effects. In other words, they believe that what’s most important is your own self-discipline, because that’s what you have to rely on when motivation isn’t there.

And while I do agree with that sentiment in general, I will never pass up a great motivational podcast or YouTube video! 😀 There’s just something about them that even if they might not have lasting effects, they do truly help pump me up in the moment to get work done. And that’s usually what matters to me the most when I am looking for them in the first place.

So, here are the very best short motivational speeches so you can get that quick fix of motivation that you’re looking for, and ultimately move closer to your goals and dreams.

Short Inspirational Speeches

Believe in yourself speeches.

If you lack confidence or you are doubting yourself, these short motivational speeches will help you to believe in yourself again.

1. Rocky’s Inspirational Speech to His Son | ROCKY BALBOA

In less than 5 minutes, you’ll watch Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone) explain to his son that if he wants to have the life he desires, he needs to believe in himself. He needs to stop listening to the people that tell him who he is, and instead go be his own person, and stop looking for someone to blame when things aren’t working out for him because ultimately it’s on HIM. This is one of the greatest inspirational speeches of all time.

2. Find Your Purpose | David Goggins – Motivational Speech

David Goggins is truly incredible. A former Navy SEAL, he has broken records and ran more races than you’d imagine. But the one thing that really stands out about him is his mindset.

Listen to this video if you want to be great. He tells you exactly what you need to do to get there.

Also, if you’ve never read David Goggins’ book “Can’t Hurt Me” , I highly recommend it. He talks about his rough upbringing, and how he was able to essentially become an entirely new person to become a Navy SEAL.

3. BELIEVE IN YOURSELF – Motivational Video (ft. Jaret Grossman & Eric Thomas)

This video is all about how important it is to have the proper belief system. If you truly believe that you are one of the best, you will start acting that you are one of the best, and eventually you may just be one of the best.

4. DON’T LET YOUR DREAMS DIE – Motivational Speech

This YouTube short by Mel Robbins is so good, I had to share it. A light bulb went on in my head when I first watched this. If there is something that is always on your mind, don’t let it haunt you forever because you never put yourself out there to try it. Go and DO!

Motivational Speeches About Not Giving Up

The following short motivational speeches are all about not giving up on your dreams. If you are losing hope, these short motivational speeches will inspire you to keep going.

5. Brené Brown It’s Not The Critic Who Counts

This speech will give you chills, and it is packed with great lessons about life. Brené Brown is a researcher who went viral for a Ted Talk, and here she talks about how to overcome critics and to keep believing in yourself no matter what. If you are worried about what people think of you, you NEED to watch this.

6. Amazing Motivational Speech by Denzel Washington 

This is another video that gave me chills. The main theme of this famous speech is “ease is a greater threat to progress than hardship”. Stay consistent even when it’s hard. Easy task after easy task won’t get you to where you want to be.

7. Steve Harvey – Inspirational Speech | Motivational Short Video | Incredible You

This short motivational speech by Steve Harvey is short but impactful. If you are someone who stepped out of your comfort zone to pursue something really difficult, and you’re thinking about giving up, this speech may just prevent you from doing so.

8. Ed Mylett on The Power of One More

Ed Mylett shares the story of how his father stayed sober until his dying day, and how Ed himself uses that same philosophy to never give up. Personal stories like these are always the most inspiring.

By the way, if you REALLY want to push yourself and become the best, read Ed Mylett’s most recent book on this same topic, “The Power Of One More” .

Motivational Speeches If You’re Feeling Behind

Are you feeling behind in life? If so, let’s change that. Watch these videos to be reminded that you are on your own unique path. You have no competition other than your past self. These short motivational videos will help you believe that.

9. Before You Feel Pressure – WATCH THIS | by Jay Shetty

Jay Shetty talks to a school class about how there’s no one “perfect” life timeline to follow, and that we are all on our own clock. 

10. Kevin Hart Motivational Speech

If you’ve made mistakes in your life (haven’t we all) this is a great story from Kevin Hart (famous comedian and actor) that will remind you of the power of making mistakes and pushing through hard times.

11. Oprah Winfrey | 5 Minutes For The NEXT 50 Years of Your LIFE

In this video, Oprah talks about the importance of really knowing who you are and what you want in your life. She talks about surrounding yourself with great people, and how to have enormous success. “Let excellence be your brand.”

Listen To These If You Need Perspective

Sometimes in life, we get so caught up in the day to day that we forget what truly matters – the people we love. If you are having trouble with something in life, give these videos a listen, because they just might help you realize what is really important.

12. Arnold Schwarzenegger – Organize Your Day | 1 MINUTE MOTIVATIONAL VIDEO

Are you the kind of person who always complains that you don’t have enough time to do something? If so, you’re not alone. We are all busy humans, running around doing a million things. But if you aren’t prioritizing what you know you should be doing, listen to this video.

13. How to Judge Your Life Using 3 Simple Questions | Brendon Burchard Speech| Goalcast

Have you ever heard of Mortality Motivation? It’s essentially what it sounds like… being motivated by the impending reality of your death. It sounds a little morbid, but it’s actually quite beautiful and it can be really beneficial if you harness it for good.

In this video by motivational speaker Brendon Burchard, he shares how a car accident when he was 19 gave him mortality motivation and changed everything for him.

14. FALL, SUFFER AND LEARN | MOTIVATIONAL SPEECH BY OPRAH WINFREY

This speech by Oprah was given to Harvard graduates, and it’s a unique speech because she talks about failing, even after the major success of her television show for over 20 years.

It’s refreshing to hear that even the most successful people fail. What really matters, though, is what you do with your failure. Do you learn from it and move on? Or do you give up?

15. YOU VS YOU – Best Motivational Video

This is a pretty intense video about competition. If your #1 competition is someone else, you need to change your perspective. Your only competition is YOU. The only thing preventing you from moving forward is you.

16. The Speech That Brought This Entire School To Tears

This is a speech about a man who never really paid much attention to his mother, until she passed away. It’s an emotional reminder to cherish the time you have with your loved ones, because you never know if the next time you see them will be the last time.

In my opinion, this speaker embodies many qualities of the best motivational speakers because he really knows how to capture the audience’s attention and pull on their heart strings.

17. 5 Minutes to Start Your Day Right! – MORNING MOTIVATION

This motivational speech is by a Navy SEAL who will remind you to start each day with a task completed, respect everyone, take risks, step up during tough times, and never give up. If you do these things, the next generation, and the generations that follow, will live better lives than we live today.

18. The Real You – Jim Carrey

This video is one of the best motivational speech examples because it reminds you of something so important: sometimes we can be so focused on earning more money, gaining fame, and becoming admired that we lose ourselves or we lose sight of what’s really important to us in the process.

Jim Carrey talks about how he is a great example of that. He got all of the money, fame, and admiration, and admits that that wasn’t really who he was. Sometimes it’s nice to be reminded that money and fame, or even getting to the top of the corporate ladder, while nice, aren’t going to be the thing that brings you fulfillment when it’s all said and done.

19. Ed Mylett Motivational Speech

I posted another motivational video by Ed Mylett above, but if you don’t know much about him, prepare to have your world rocked. He’s probably my absolute favorite motivational speaker because he is successful and he works hard, but he’s also (seemingly) a kind, family guy who’s been through a few things.

In this video, he talks about being “the one” that changed his family tree. Take a listen because I’m sure it’ll get you thinking on whether or not you can be “the one” in YOUR family.

P.S. If you love personal growth content, you should check out Ed Mylett’s podcast . I listen to it every week and it is one of my favorites.

20. If You Feel LOST, LAZY & UNMOTIVATED In Life, WATCH THIS! | Tony Robbins Motivation

If you are someone who is constantly blaming others or your circumstances for your unhappiness, you need to listen to this video by Tony Robbins . Bad things happen to us all, it’s up to you to focus on what you can control.

Great Inspirational Speeches About Hard Work

How hard do you think you work? Could you be doing more? If there’s a little voice inside of your heart that knows you could be doing more and better, these motivational videos about the value of hard work will help you push yourself.

And a side note: your chances of having good luck increase the harder and longer you work.

21. You’re Not Tired, You’re Just Weak – David Goggins Motivation

If you’re feeling lazy or like you don’t want to do something, watch this video til 2:25 . It will give you the push you need to put your head down and do the work. It’ll remind you to keep pursuing your goals and to keep challenging yourself. Key takeaway: push yourself beyond your perceived limits.

22. Hard Work & Patience – A Gary Vaynerchuk Original Film

If you want to be motivated to work hard, listen to Gary Vaynerchuk. Gary Vaynerchuk is a creative genius known for his marketing tactics. This famous motivational speech is all about playing “the long game”, as in, working for a long time and having patience instead of working hard for a short period of time and expecting to win quickly.

23. OBSESSION – Best Motivational Speech

This is one of my favorite short motivational speeches because it makes me feel a little more normal for being “weird”. I’m the kind of person who chooses to work on the weekends instead of hanging out with people. Crazy, right? But it’s because I’m working toward a dream of mine and it’s something that’s really important to me. The most important thing to remember: it’s okay to devote yourself to something. It’s the only way to get what you want in life.

24. WORK LIKE HELL – Best Motivational Video

This is a series of motivational speeches about doing a little bit more and outworking your competition. I’m not going to lie – I’m up late writing this post and listening to this very video is what’s motivating me to keep going.

25. The video EVERY woman should watch!

Whether or not you’re a Rachel Hollis fan may be up for debate (and that’s okay!) but I happen to think she’s a great motivational speaker. This entire speech will inspire you to work hard and take massive action – today.

26. NEVER SURRENDER – Powerful Motivational Speech (by Kobe Bryant)

This one minute video by the late Kobe Bryant is one of the most famous short speeches. I read a book recently by his former personal trainer and I learned that Kobe really outworked everyone. He talks about a quote in this video that really stuck with him, and I think it’s great advice if you’re the kind of person who needs motivation to keep working hard.

Motivational Speeches About Working Smart

Have you ever heard the saying “work smarter, not harder”? That saying is all about ensuring that the work you are doing is actually efficient. Are you getting to where you want to go with all of the work that you are putting in? Are you getting closer to your goals and your dreams? Or are you sprinting like a hamster on a wheel and just running in circles?

Here are great videos on the importance of working hard but also working intentionally.

27. SET SYSTEMS RATHER THAN GOALS – Motivational Speech – James Clear

A goal gives you a sense of direction, but if you don’t spell out precisely how you are going to get to a goal, it is useless. You must develop systems. Listen to this James Clear video to gain valuable life lessons.

By the way, James Clear is an author who wrote perhaps my favorite book of all time: “Atomic Habits” . It’s life-changing if you haven’t read it yet.

28. Matthew McConaughey | 5 Minutes for the NEXT 50 Years of Your LIFE

This is one of the best motivational speeches of all time about how to live a great life for YOU. It’s filled with little pieces of wisdom that’ll really get you thinking about how you live your life and in what direction you want to go.

29. Visualization is the key – Bob Proctor

Do you believe in the Law of Attraction? If not, I have to say I’m surprised! I’ve experienced it in my own life more than once, and it is incredibly powerful. Here’s a great video that sums up the power of visualization, and if you want to learn more about the Law of Attraction or manifestation in general, read this post .

This video shows the true power of words, thoughts, and feelings that you have.

30. How to Stay Motivated – Carla Harris

Here is a YouTube short with very practical advice from Carla Harris on HOW to stay motivated. It’s all about having a vision!

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A shared Reflection for Foundation Day

(Note: The following is a four-part reflection offered on Foundation Day, which took place on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016):

Part 1 – General Superior Sister Dawn Tomaszewski

Happy Foundation Day!

General Superior Sister Dawn Tomaszewski

How good it is for all of us to gather wherever we are to remember what happened here 176 years ago today. Robert Bellah, in his book “Habits of the Heart,” reminds us that any real community is a community that does not forget its past. That we will not survive if we do not pass down the wisdom of previous generations.

For 176 years, Sisters of Providence , our friends, our ministry partners, and, more recently, our Associates, have been remembering the arrival of six courageous women who trusted that God would give them a future full of hope.

Bellah also says that being a community or memory, while tying us to the past, also turns us toward the future as communities of hope.

To help us all focus on our shared future, I have invited three representatives of our Providence Community to share how our Foundation Story gives each of them hope for the future.

First, we will hear from Sister Rita Clare Gerardot , a Sister of Providence for 72 years; then from Postulant Emily TeKolste , who officially has been with us for a little more than six weeks; and from Father Dan Hopcus , who will share his reflections from the viewpoint of one of our first Providence Associates.

So, Rita Clare and Emily if you will come forth …

Thank you Rita Clare, Emily, Dan … for sharing your hopes.

And as this day moves on, I invite each of us to take some time to do our own reflection on what part of the Foundation Story gives us hope for the future. Perhaps in the days ahead we can share those hopes with one another, so that together, we will strengthen the heart and soul of our Providence Community. And in doing so, may we fulfill Mother Theodore’s hope for all of us – that we love God much, love one another and never forget why we came here. And in that remembering may we find hope, hope enough to share.

The world needs us for this.

Part 2 – Sister Rita Clare Gerardot

In the first reading from Jeremiah, we heard these words: “For surely I know the plans I have for you. Plans for your welfare to give you a future with hope.”

Sister Rita Clare Gerardot

Mother Theodore, as we know, did not have plans to leave France. She did not volunteer for the Indiana mission, primarily because of her poor health. However, when Mother Mary told her the mission to Indiana would not go forward unless she was willing to lead the group, she put aside her fears and needs to lead her three companions (three novices and two professed sisters) to the wilderness of Indiana. She knew that God’s plan, expressed through her superior, was for her welfare leading to a future with hope.

Despite many hardships throughout this perilous journey, the sisters arrived in this wilderness to find neither a home nor school, both of which they had been promised. However, one building was under construction. This was to have been their convent. Mother Theodore decided that it would become the Academy. Her commitment to mission and ministry took precedence over their having comfortable living accommodations. Imagine starting a school within a year of their arrival! Also, consider Mother Theodore’s extraordinary bravery in making a second trip to France to secure funds after all the hardships during the first journey. Mother Theodore modeled for us, her daughters of the 21st Century, our desire to be mission and ministry driven despite fewer members and financial concerns.

We, her daughters, during these 176 years, have accepted the challenges of our times. Seventy-two years ago, I left my home and large, loving family to enter this community. I believe it was the strong relationships formed during the six months of postulancy with my band members that helped me come to love the life God had chosen for me. I believe similar relationships formed over these many years with so many Sisters of Providence, colleagues, students, parishioners and friends have given me hope and happiness as a Sister of Providence and a strong belief that God will continue to provide for our future.

When we consider how blessed we have been to have had strong, faith-filled leadership through all these 176 years, talented young women joining us, devoted Providence Associates increasing year, dedicated staff giving invaluable assistance to our ministries, generous donors supporting our efforts – this certainly increases my trust in Providence.

I like this stanza from a poem Sister Thomas Jeanne Doriot wrote many years ago: “ Mother Theodore , you look on us amazed, as women will at daughters growing generations after them. We are all this century knows of any value in your venturing into a wilderness where Christ was waiting for you, waiting in the poor, the frightened, the wealthy, the self-assured, the hungry, the homeless, the peaceful and the violent.”

It’s only fitting, I think, that Mother Theodore have the last word. She tells us, “Trust in the Providence of God that so far has never failed us.”

Part 3 – Postulant Emily TeKolste

As I began pondering the question, “What in the Foundation Story gives you hope for the future,” one word kept coming up: Unknown .

Postulant Emily TeKolste

An unknown land. Unknown people. An unknown language. Unknown postulants.

An unknown future.

And from that unknown, our foundresses created abundantly. They opened schools and orphanages. They recruited and trained new members. They worked hard in the fields and at house chores. They navigated a small but growing religious community.

They provided a foundation that allowed the Sisters of Providence of the future to thrive.

As Sister Mary Theodosia Mug , quoted in the Positio, says, “Mother Theodore’s great faith is shown by the fact that she undertook apparently impossible things – with success – always leaning on Divine Providence, which never failed her.” Like Martin Luther King Jr., she recognized that you don’t have to see the whole staircase to take the first step.

Six French sisters arrived in this space 176 years ago today. As of today, 5,255 women have signed in as members of this Community. The journey of our original sisters certainly wasn’t easy. The thousands of sisters who followed in their footsteps faced their own obstacles. Yet, we thrive still today.

As I begin my life in this Community, I don’t know what it will look like even two years from now. But I rest assured that Providence will guide the steps we take together into the unknown future.

As Pope Francis said during the beatification mass for Pope Paul VI, “God is not afraid of new things!”

(Note: Postulant Emily TeKolste has her own blog site . Read some more of her reflections!)

Part 4 – Father Dan Hopcus, pastoral leader for the Congregation

Father Dan Hopcus

Almost 15 years ago, I came here from Southern California. I felt a special closeness to the Sisters of Providence. It was an honor to be accepted.

Becoming a Providence Associate gave it an added dimension. Rather than being a presider, it allowed me to belong to the Community in a special way.

The ministry is now a more shared ministry. It is an opportunity to share more in the legacy of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin. It is an opportunity to continue the mission of Saint Mother Theodore and to share this mission with others.

This is what gives me hope for the future – to share with others the opportunity to minister and prayer together, to continue to show love, mercy, justice and compassion to the world we live in.

We are all able to do it together.

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Short speech on my school.

Every school is special in its own way and the same is with my school as well. It is a place where people from different backgrounds and temperaments come together with the purpose to learn. It offers magic in the form of experiments in laboratories, sports in the field, creativity in the art room and more. Schools are a place where we get to make friends, learn new things and grow every day. In fact, it is so hard to imagine a world without schools. They are the first place where we learn about life and many other things. Similarly, my school plays the same role in my life.

My School’s Uniqueness

I study in a convent school which has centuries-old buildings. It has two buildings which divide into the senior category and junior category. The red walls of my school are the trademark of our uniqueness. They are renowned all over the city and have been so for many years.

Every school carries some uniqueness in some way and so does my school. It is the only school in the whole city to cover the largest area. Moreover, my school produces the highest number of toppers in the board exams.

Other than that, the big playground of my school has the most modern swings which the kids absolutely love. In addition, the science lab of my school has all the gear and equipment one requires to successfully carry out experiments.

Another accomplishment of school is that it has got the largest library in the whole town. It consists of every book you can ever think of in many languages and genres. Most importantly, my school’s staff is very loving and inspirational. They love and care for us like their own children.

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It would be only fit to call my school my second home. After all, it is the place where I spend most of my time after my home. Not only that, the atmosphere in my school is so comfortable that it makes me feel at home.

I have always loved attending school and never miss out on an opportunity to do so. Further, it is my second home also because I have my friends here who are nothing less than family to me. Thus, they make my school life easier and full of joy. It is truly a blessing to have them in my life.

Most importantly, my school is my second home because it teaches me a lot of things each day. It is a safe space that allows me to grow every day and reach greater heights. As you all know, we have our parents and older siblings at home who protect us at all times.

Similarly, at my second home which is my school, I have my teachers and seniors. They make sure I reach my full potential and encourage me to do the right thing always.

Therefore, I will forever be grateful to my school for being a pillar of strength in my life. Everything that I learn here stays in my mind and heart forever. One day I will have to bid farewell to these beautiful red walls and inspiring teachers, but it won’t change anything. It is so because my school is a part of who I am and it’ll always remain the same for my entire life.

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Welcome Speech for School Opening Day in English

School is very important for various reasons. It teaches and prepares us for anything that is out there. The school helps us crave some important rules and tools that we will need for a successful future. Therefore, the start of any new school year should be lively, energetic, and inspirational. Thus, the Welcome Speech for School Opening Day will help you start a new school year full of motivations, hopes, and dreams. Besides, it will not only motivate you but also others.

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The Best Welcome Speech for School Opening Day in English

The following speech is written for a student who is preparing to give a welcome speech on the first day of school to his fellow students, teachers, and principal. Nonetheless, with some changes here and there, anybody can use it.

“A very warm welcome to each and every one of you. Distinguished principal, respected staff and teachers, and my dear fellow students welcome back to (insert name of the school here).

At last, this beautiful day has arrived. I am sure you all have been eagerly waiting for this day. The fact that not all of us love coming to school is not surprising. Catching up with your friends and/or meeting your favorite teacher are just a couple of reasons, we can not avoid coming back to school.

Anyways, before going any further, I am delighted to thank the presence of the personality that hardly needs any introduction. It is none other than Mr. (insert name of the school principal here) the director and principal of (insert the name of school here). Besides, I am also honored to be thanking the hard work, patience, and perseverance of our dear teachers without whom we would not have been here.

It is, indeed, a great pleasure seeing you all gathered here for the morning assembly after what feels like a light-year. Without taking much of your time, I want to mention a lesson that personally inspires me to do and achieve more despite failing a hundred times.

Your limitation- it is only your imagination.

Thus, let us start our new year at school with hopes and dreams that no matter how limited we might be, we will do our best to achieve what we call dreams. Also, it is something magical about success. If I asked you to name the first man who walked on the moon. I am pretty hopeful that I will get a bunch of answers. However, if I asked you who was the second person, I barely hope that I will get any answers.

Because, traditionally, we do not value the second or third positions as much as we should. After all, it is not only the first person who deserves fame, a name, and a notable status. Whether you believe it or not, each and everyone deserves it because we all work hard and give our best.

However, at the end of the day, what matters most is where do you stand relative to your yesterday, not your school fellow who probably performed better than you. Additionally, those who have invested their best but they were not able to manage a victory, keep working hard because hard work pays off.

After all “Patience and Perseverance” are a couple of secrets to success. With that being said, I would like to thank you all for your patience and time. And once again, welcome back to (insert name of the school here).

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Mother’s Day Speech in English for School Students (2024)

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Mothers Day 2024 Speech in English: Mother’s Day 2024 is around the corner and everybody must be all geared up for grand celebrations organised to pay honour and respect to all the mothers across the world. There is no specific date for the celebration of International Mother's Day, however, it is generally celebrated on the second Sunday of May or in the month of March. In 2024, Mother’s Day is being celebrated on May 12 in India and 40+ other countries. The one and only motive behind celebrating this day is to ensure that mothers in all families across the world get respected, honoured, valued, and acknowledged for their undying love and unforgettable role in our lives. The day also focuses on honoring motherhood and maternal bonds. Various schools organise multiple activities for students on Mother’s Day to give them an opportunity of paying respects to their mothers. Speech competitions are one such activity. Here, you can find short and long speeches on Mother's Day in English. 

Mother's Day Speech in English for Students

Here are a few short and long speech ideas on Mother’s Day in English. Find 1 minute, 2 minute, 5 minute, and heart-touching speech on Mother’s Day for your speech competitions. Additionally, you can also have a look at the lines on Mother’s Day for Mothers to enhance your speech or wish your mothers in a unique manner. 

1 Minute Short Speech on Mother's Day

Good Morning to one and all present here. 

Today on this warm morning, I, student name, from Class ( ) am going to deliver a short speech on Mother’s Day.  

We all have gathered here today to celebrate the most important person in our lives, our mothers. They are not just our role models or saviours or a permanent shoulder to cry on, but they are also our loudest fans, our moral support, our inner strength, and of course our first teachers. They are the ones who shape our personalities, define our roles, nurture our lives, and develop us into human beings we become years later on. Well, I think someone has said right, Mothers truly are the angels sent by god to put us on the right track and teach us everything for our survival. So, why not dedicate one day of our lives to honour the real god of our destinies, societies, and lives? In our most important journey called life, we depend upon our mothers right from the start. Be it getting fed inside their tombs, or nurtured after our arrival on this planet, to teaching us language, actions, manners, and in all shaping us into human beings that we are today. But, in the process of learning and growing, we forget to value their immense contributions to our lives. We forget to shower them with love, pay them respect, share how we feel about them, and most importantly take care of them. So, let us all make wise use of this special day dedicated to Mothers and give our best to make it as special for them as possible. 

Today, let us all come together and make sure to shower enough love and gratitude on our mothers, let us make sure to let go of all the grudges, if you have, let us take pride in the concept of motherhood, and let us all celebrate this wonderful day dedicated to the most wonderful human being of our lives. 

2 Minute Speech on Mother's Day

Today on this warm morning, I, student's name, from Class ( ) am going to deliver a short speech on Mother’s Day.  

We all have gathered here today to celebrate the most important person in our lives, our mothers. They are not just our role models or saviours or a permanent shoulder to cry on, but they are also our loudest fans, our moral support, our inner strength, and of course our first teachers. They are the ones who shape our personalities, define our roles, nurture our lives, and develop us into human beings we become years later on. Well, I think someone has said right, Mothers truly are the angels sent by god to put us on the right track and teach us everything for our survival. 

So, why not dedicate one day of our lives to honour the real god of our destinies, societies, and lives? In our most important journey called life, we depend upon our mothers right from the start. Be it getting fed inside their tombs, or nurtured after our arrival on this planet, to teaching us language, actions, manners, and in all shaping us into human beings that we are today. But, in the process of learning and growing, we forget to value their immense contributions to our lives. We forget to shower them with love, pay them respect, share how we feel about them, and most importantly take care of them. So, let us all make wise use of this special day dedicated to Mothers and give our best to make it as special for them as possible. 

Now, since we are celebrating mothers and motherhood it is important to talk about things they do for us, things that no one else can offer or even think about doing for us. These actions or things are not limited to providing love, care, and encouragement, instead, it is about the sacrifices, the feeling of putting their child before themselves, hard work to ensure you end up growing into a beautiful human being, constant support and guidance, and so much more.

5 Minute Long Speech on Mother’s Day

There’s no specific day dedicated to celebrating the International Mother’s Day. However, it is generally celebrated in either March or on the second Sunday of May. In 2024, Mother’s Day is about to be celebrated on May 12 in almost more than 40 countries, including India. The process was started to complement other family members' related days such as Father’s Day, Siblings Day, and more. Different countries have different dates and methods of celebrating this day and honoring the mothers of their lives. While some countries organise services to pay respect to their mothers, others celebrate it by visiting their homes and spending time with them. 

Now, since we are celebrating mothers and motherhood it is important to talk about things they do for us, things that no one else can offer or even think about doing for us. These actions or things are not limited to providing love, care, and encouragement, instead, it is about the sacrifices, the feeling of putting their child before themselves, hardwork to ensure you end up growing into a beautiful human being, constant support and guidance, and so much more. How can we forget to celebrate such a human being who has taken the pledge of dedicating their entire life to us, right from the time our existences are felt? So, this Mother’s Day, let's celebrate our mothers, let's celebrate the wholesomeness of motherhood since there’s no one and there can be no one like yours and mine mother. 

10 Lines on Mother's Day in English

Here are a few lines on Mothers that can be included by students in their speeches. 

• Mother's Day is celebrated by 40+ countries all over the world
• The day is dedicated to celebrating motherhood and all the mothers of the world
• Generally, Mother’s Day is celebrated on the second Sunday of May or in the month of March
• The US started the trend of celebrating Mother’s Day in 1905
• Anna Jarvis from the United States of America was the founder of Mother’s Day
• Every country celebrates Mother’s Day on different days and in different ways
• There are different ways of celebrating Mother's Day in different countries such as France celebrates the day by presenting gifts and flower-shaped cakes to mothers, Nepal celebrates it by following a ritual to look upon the mother’s face, the US has declared it a national holiday, and so on. 
• In India, the day is celebrated among individual families or societies. Schools also organise competitions and programs. However, it is not a national holiday. 
• The day is all about making your mothers feel special through various gestures, things, and most importantly your presence. 
• Expression of gratitude, love, care, affection, respect, and value are the most beautiful ways of celebrating the day with your mothers.

Mother's Day Quotes in English

Here, are a few quotes on Mother's Day that can be used by students in their competitions to add an emotional touch to your creativity. You can also use them in greeting cards, wishes, WhatsApp messages, and more. 

• “In all the world, there is no heart for me like yours. In all the world, there is no love for you like mine.” — Maya Angelou
• “He didn’t realize that love as powerful as your mother’s for you leaves its own mark.” — J.K. Rowling
• “Motherhood: all love begins and ends there.” ― Robert Browning
• “A mother’s love is patient and forgiving when all others are forsaking, it never fails or falters, even though the heart is breaking.” ― Helen Steiner Rice, “A Mother’s Love”
• “No man is poor who has a Godly mother.” — Abraham Lincoln
• “All that I am, or hope to be, I owe to my angel mother.” — Abraham Lincoln
• “God could not be everywhere, and therefore he made mothers.” — Rudyard Kipling

Students can pick the speech required as per their requirements and choices. However, it is always advisable to take inspiration from sources and create something creative of your own. Hence, we would advise students to go through the speeches, understand what can be written, pick some facts from the article, give thought to their emotions, and create something of their own. 

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Mother’s Day Speech in Hindi