Honoring dedication: Sylvia Geetha D'Souza celebrated for inspiring generations on Teacher's Day
Sylvia Geetha D'Souza, a veteran science teacher at St. Joseph's High School, has dedicated over 35 years to shaping the lives of countless students. Known for her commitment to education, she has continued teaching even after her retirement, serving as a true inspiration for the entire school community. Her remarkable contributions were recently recognized during a Teacher's Day ceremony.
D'Souza, who began her journey with the institution from its founding days, has been teaching various subjects across the board. Her unique approach goes beyond textbooks, involving students in co-curricular activities such as writing and performing plays, often with the aim of creating social awareness. She has also guided her students to achieve success at the national level, including in the prestigious Inspire Awards.
Recently, D'Souza visited a healthcare facility due to some health issues, including breathing difficulties caused by prolonged use of chalk and blackboard in her classroom.
During her interaction with Dr. Haroon Hussain, a, it came to light that she had been using chalk to teach, despite modern alternatives like marker boards. D'Souza explained that she continued to teach with limited resources at the school where she serves. And inspite all the limitations was giving her 100% to bring out the best in her students.
The team of employees, including Mr. Rakesh, Mr. Dhruv kulai Mr. Lokesh Mugher, Mrs. Priyamvada, Mrs. Jayshree shetty, and many others, alongside Dr. Haroon Hussain and Dr. Sameena, unanimously felt that Mrs. Sylvia Geetha D'Souza's decades of dedicated service deserved recognition. They believed her unwavering commitment to educating children, even after retirement, exemplified the essence of a true educator. In recognition of her invaluable contributions, the team came together to honor her, acknowledging not only her long years of service but also her extraordinary passion and perseverance.
In a special ceremony, Mrs. D'Souza was honored by all those present and gifted modern teaching aids to replace the traditional chalk and blackboard, reflecting a small but significant upgrade to support her continued efforts. The gesture symbolized the appreciation of the community and her peers for her tireless work, despite the challenges she has faced.
Mrs. D'Souza stands as a living example of how one can make meaningful contributions to a healthy and educated society, even in the face of limitations. She has consistently gone above and beyond her call of duty for the sake of educating and inspiring countless students. Her life is a testament to the power of perseverance, dedication, and a deep-rooted belief in the importance of education. Her selfless service continues to impact not just her students but the entire community, demonstrating how one individual’s commitment can inspire positive change in society.
In her response to the honor, Mrs. D'Souza expressed heartfelt gratitude and reaffirmed her commitment to continue her mission of educating future generations. She encouraged others to follow their passions and serve society in whatever capacity they can. She remains a beacon of hope and an inspiration, reminding us all that true service is not bound by age or circumstance but by the desire to make a difference.
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Suburban rail project: HC halts axing of 368 trees at Bengaluru Cantonment
Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court has ordered that no trees should be cut or damaged on over eight acres of land near Cantonment Railway Station, where a suburban rail project has been proposed, The New Indian Express reported on Thursday.
The order was reportedly issued by a division bench of Chief Justice Vibhu Bakhru and Justice CM Poonacha after hearing a PIL filed by former MLA AT Ramaswamy and three others. Notices were issued to the state government, central government, Karnataka Biodiversity Board and the tree officer.
Countering the apprehension expressed by the counsel for petitioners over the move to axe trees, the Additional Solicitor General of India (on behalf of the Centre), submitted that the state has rightly withdrawn the notification as it was issued without consulting the Centre.
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Also, the petition is premature as the application has been made to the tree officer seeking permission to cut trees for the suburban rail project on the land in question, he said.
The petitioners reportedly said the land is an old green space with 371 large trees and forms part of the Cantonment Railway Station area. They argued that a public notice was issued in April inviting objections to the plan to remove 368 trees for the suburban rail project.
The notice stated that the commercial development project will come up on the land measuring 34,856 sq mts, which has been leased to a private company.
They also pointed out that the state government had earlier decided to declare the area a biodiversity heritage site, but the notification was withdrawn in December without explanation.
They termed the decision atrocious and the reasons given absurd. The petitioners alleged that, “It is very clear that all is not well with the state, which has taken a retrograde decision, though it is a matter of grave concern, which will have an adverse impact on Bengaluru’s environment.”
