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It was such a joy reconnecting with my former primary schoolteacher, Ms. Vasanthalakshmy, during my visit to Karaikudi this week. She was my class teacher from grades 3 to 5 back in 1970-1973 at Ramanathan Chettiar School.
Ms. Vasanthalakshmy instilled in us not just flawless English and discipline (that infamous knock with the wooden scale on the pit of knuckles!), but also a deep passion for travel. Even at the tender age of under 10, she organized educational tours across the state, igniting in me a lifelong love for global exploration. Her teaching was so impactful that listening to her was almost equivalent to studying again. (So we spent more time on Cricket, etc.) And believe it or not, she used to incorporate current affairs updates into our morning prayer classes, in a government semi funded, primary school!
It's heartening to learn that the school she taught at now ranks among the top 10 schools in the state of Tamil Nadu, providing an excellent education from grades 1 to 10. It's a testament to the enduring impact of dedicated educators like Ms. Vasanthalakshmy.
It's disheartening, though, to hear her lament about the decline in quality teachers, the erosion of traditional values, and the commercialization of education. Her wise words, coming from a lady in her 80s, ring true indeed.It's a poignant reminder of the importance of education as a service rather than a business.
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