The end of the semester marks a time of relief for students and teachers. The teachers taught, and the students took advantage of the opportunity to learn anything they could. In the week before exams on November 27, the students organized a massive celebration appreciating teachers: Teachers’ Day, a day that Indonesian students celebrate teachers for their work and assistance at their respective schools. At SMAN 4 Jambi, students showed appreciation by dancing, singing, performing theatre, and other talents they have been practicing for ages.
This was one of the few times ETA Owais Mahmood had seen the students in a completely different setting, away from the classroom, their desks, their books, and their homework. It gave him perspective on how hard these students work outside of the class, juggling their various tasks and responsibilities. Though this day is dedicated to teachers around Indonesia, it is also a day for students to celebrate themselves for completing a semester with persistence and hard work.
Owais Mahmood is currently teaching at SMAN 4 Jambi, Jambi.
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