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North Bengal Educators Honored for Lifetime Service at Awards Ceremony
In Siliguri, a special event was held to honor teachers who have dedicated their lives to education.
A well-known educator named Noreen Dunne was given a special place in a Hall of Fame for her work.
She taught for many years and also helped people learn new skills and get better at jobs.
Four other teachers also received awards for their long service.
They helped many students and made their schools better places.
One teacher, Uma Chettrie, was happy to receive an award after her former teacher, Noreen Dunne.
Another teacher, Aldo Mondal, has been teaching for over fifty years!
Lipika Sukul turned a small school into a great one and even started a way for students to share their worries.
Satya Prakash Das has helped students do very well in important exams for almost fifty years.
The event celebrated these amazing teachers for shaping many lives.
Noreen Dunne, an educationist from Darjeeling, was inducted into The Telegraph Education Foundation (TTEF) Hall of Fame.
Four other educators received the Dr A.P. O’Brien Memorial Lifetime Achievement Award for their extensive service.
Awardees included Uma Chettrie, Aldo Mondal, Lipika Sukul, and Satya Prakash Das, recognized for their dedication over decades.
Noreen Dunne, a Harvard-trained scholar, has been involved in teaching and social work, focusing on holistic learning and uplifting marginalized communities.
The awards ceremony, held in Siliguri, celebrated educators for their lifelong commitment and significant impact on students and institutions.
- Who
- Noreen Dunne and four other educators including Uma Chettrie, Aldo Mondal, Lipika Sukul, and Satya Prakash Das
- What
- Felicitated for their lifetime of service and contributions to education.
- Where
- Siliguri
- When
- Saturday
- Why
- To recognize and celebrate educators who have significantly impacted students and educational institutions over decades.
Key facts
- Event
- The Telegraph School Awards for Excellence 2025, North Bengal
- Location
- Siliguri
- Date
- Saturday
- Organizers
- The Telegraph Education Foundation (TTEF), The Bhawanipur Education Society College, PCM Group
- Sponsor
- SiP Abacus
Quotes
Sharad Agarwal
the chairman of Delhi Public School, Siliguri
“I would like to extend my heartfelt congratulations on the success of The Telegraph School Awards for Excellence, North Bengal 2025. Their efforts in recognising and celebrating the achievements of students in our region are truly commendable.”
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“a vital role in boosting the morale of students”
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Noreen Dunne
a retired teacher of St Joseph’s College (North Point), Darjeeling
“Her deep compassion and commitment have made her a beacon of inspiration in the Darjeeling hills.”
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“I started teaching in 1968 and at the same time was attached to Hayden Hall.”
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Uma Chettrie
former headmistress of Maharani Girls’ High School
“What I liked most about the event was that every important stratum involved in education was recognised. This is rare”
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“Such a pleasure to receive the award after my former teacher, Miss Noreen Dunne.”
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Reyansh Agarwal
a Class VII student of Darjeeling Public School and a recipient of PCM Group Award for Courage
“I stopped walking in 2021 and could walk only for eight years of my life”
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Amitabha Dutta
chairman, TTEF
“The event would not have been a success without the support of so many patrons who want to make a difference in the society they live in”
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Dr Suborno Bose
founder chairman, IIHM
“Education is not just about learning lessons, it is about awakening purpose. At The Telegraph school awards, we celebrated not only achievers, but dreamers who dare to make the world kinder, smarter, and more beautiful through knowledge and humanity.”
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