05 November 2020

World Teachers' Day

Article by Mr Joe McLean

World Teachers' Day

Teachers (with support from parents, carers and administration staff) have ensured education continues across the country this year, despite major challenges. It’s reinforced the significant role teachers play in the lives of children and students, their families and communities.

On Friday 30th October, we thanked our teachers and recognised the bright future of teaching.

As part of our culture at Saint Ignatius College “Gratitude” is one of our key attributes being developed within our young women and men. Students had the opportunity to express their gratitude by sharing a “Gratitude Message” to a teacher or teachers who have made a difference in their lives this year.

With an overwhelming response from the students a selected few messages are below.

“I would like to express my gratitude to all of the teachers who have adapted to this year's challenges and have continued to educate and support students during these unprecedented times. On behalf of the students at Saint Ignatius College, I thank you all for staying strong; through education, you have helped maintain a sense of normality in our lives. We couldn't have done it without you all”

“Thank you to all the teachers that teach us every day, and an even bigger thank you to all the teachers and principals for all you have done throughout the Coronavirus pandemic, all the tireless hours that you have put in to give us an education even when in lockdown is amazing and I can't thank you enough for this”

“We want to give a massive thanks to all of the teachers we’ve had throughout our time at Saint Ignatius, especially our Year 12 teachers who have provided us with as much support as possible during our crazy final year. All the hard work they have all put in means so much to us!!! We’ll miss you guys”

“I just want to thank all of the Year 7 team for making our transition from primary to secondary school a smooth and easy one. Even with all of the things going on around the world you have been able to push through and still make 2020 a great school year. You guys deserve an award! but it hasn't just been the Year 7 team, it has been a whole school community effort and we thank everyone in this community”

“I would like to say thank you to all teachers. Even though you may have not been able to teach/help everyone, you still made a huge difference in the lives of your students. 2020 has been particularly challenging, and an enormous thanks go to teachers who have kept up the standard of academic learning, while also checking on students wellbeing”

“Thanks so much for everything you do for us, and especially for the extra time and effort you put in to support us during remote learning. It’s much appreciated. Thank you”

Joe McLean  Director of Teacher Development

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