World Post Day 2023

World Post Day

Respected principal, deputy principal, leading teachers, teachers and my dear friends,

Aslaam vallekum and very good morning to you all!

Do you know, in ancient times, people relied on pigeons to convey messages to their loved ones living in faraway? Pigeons were used to convey messages during the first and Second World War also. However, as things changed these were replaced by more reliable medium that is postal service. Yes. I am delighted to be here today to talk about “the World Post Day”.

The World Post Day is celebrated each year on 9^th October. This year theme is “Together for trust” collaborating for a safe and connected future. World Post Day is an annual celebration that recognizes the important of postal services in our lives and the role they play in connecting people and communities worldwide.

First, I would talk about the background of Postal Service. From the earliest times in history, postal services existed in the form of messengers who travelled large distances on foot or horseback. Later many countries set up national postage systems and entered into bilateral agreements for the exchange of mail between countries. Thus, Postal services came to deliver important letters, parcels and documents.

Secondly, we need to think about the importance of the postal service. The postal system has long served as a cornerstone of connectivity worldwide. We can’t deny that the fundamental role of the postal service is the key for the digital world. The postal service is an immense role for the digital inclusion.

Receiving handwritten letter is still a great feeling. The importance is postal service may have been reduced since the digitalizing. However, postal service is still an essential part of our community as delivering things which we purchase through online. Moreover, before the days of internet, people would have a really hard time getting letters and packages on one another. Postal services have helped change how people communicate with one another in drastic ways. Therefore we need to remember the essential role of postal services in connecting people and business around the world.

Thirdly, how can we get involved in the world post day celebration? Definitely, this day offers an opportunity to appreciate the postal workers who ensure the delivery of mail and packages, as well as to reflect on the evolution of postal service in the digital age. Why can’t we send a hand written letter or post card to our loved ones?

Last but not least, if you have a local post man who delivers mail to your house, thank him for his services. Talk about which mailing service you trust the most. Find some time or a visit to your local post office to express your gratitude to postal workers and learn more their services.

Thank you.

I wish you all a wonderful and fantastic morning.