A very emotional and inspirational news that inspires the education world has come out from Karnataka, where the headmaster of a government school turned the dreams of his students into reality. For children coming from limited resources and ordinary backgrounds, he did what was difficult to even imagine. The headmaster spent around Rs 5 lakh from his own pocket and organized the students’ first air trip, which not only changed the world of the children but also touched the hearts of people on social media.
According to the information, this initiative was taken for those students who till date could not even dream of traveling to big cities, leave alone aeroplane. The headmaster believed that education should not be limited to classrooms and books only, but children should also get real life experiences, which could broaden their scope of thinking and understanding. With this thinking in mind, he decided to give the children the experience of air travel.
When the children were told about this journey, their happiness knew no bounds. For many children it was the first time they arrived at the airport, went through security and flew above the clouds. As soon as they boarded the plane, excitement and surprise were clearly visible in the eyes of the children. The earth seen below from the window and the clouds floating in the sky were no less than a dream for him.
The video and pictures of this entire journey were shared on social media, which went viral in no time. People are praising the generosity, thoughtfulness and dedication of the headmaster. Many users described him as ‘real hero’, ‘true teacher’ and ‘source of inspiration’. Some people also said that if there were more such teachers in the country, the picture of the education system would change.
Speaking to the media, the headmaster said that his aim was to make the children realize that they are no less than anyone and have the right to dream big. He told that there were many children who never thought that they would be able to sit in an aeroplane. This experience will boost their confidence and inspire them to do something big in future.
Local education officials and parents have also appreciated this initiative. He says that such experiences leave a deep impression in the lives of children and give them an opportunity to understand the world along with their studies. This step proves that a true teacher is one who thinks about the all-round development of the students.
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