Teachers’ 6-day training workshop begins

LAHORE : The six-day training workshop for teachers from Punjab’s Daanish Schools and Centres of Excellence got under way here on Saturday. Minister for School Education Punjab, Rana Sikandar Hayat was the chief guest at the opening ceremony.

Addressing the inaugural ceremony, Rana Sikandar Hayat highlighted the role of teachers in shaping the lives of children by applying different strategies to educate them, besides developing ethics and use of modern technology.

He highlighted the Punjab government’s efforts to support and uplift hardworking educators, calling them the backbone of the education system. He shared his admiration for the 400 teachers participating from 16 Daanish Schools and 12 Centres of Excellence.

Rana Sikandar applauded the commitment and hard work of teachers, crediting them for producing outstanding results in Punjab Board exams.

He highlighted the importance of the workshop designed to equip teachers with the latest tools and methods to enhance classroom learning. “Passion and a sense of responsibility are what make education meaningful,” he added.

The minister also shared some good news, announcing that the Teachers Foundation will soon provide health services which also includes dialysis to the teachers serving in public sector schools.

Punjab Daanish Schools and Centers of Excellence Authority Managing Director Ahmer Mallick and DG QAED Tajammul Abbas Rana also addressed the participants and emphasised the importance of investing in quality education and teacher development.