04 November 2021

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 again. It’s reinforced the significant role teachers play in the lives of children and students, their families and communities.

On Friday 29h 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 students. All 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.

“A big thank you to all the AMAZING teachers. You have worked so hard and been especially challenged throughout COVID. A Huge thanks and a lot of appreciation”.

“Thank you to all of the teachers at Saint Ignatius College Geelong for all of the support you have given your students. You always go to extraordinary lengths to make sure that every student feels supported and welcome at this school and you make the transition from primary school to high school, from year to year, so much easier. Every teacher has done so much for us, especially over the last two years, and we are extremely grateful for that and for everything else you have done for us. So, to all of the teachers, I say thank you”.

“I would like to express many thanks for the hard work and determination of all the teachers at our College in adapting to our current challenging circumstances.Your continuous support and effort does not go unnoticed, as you have allowed us as students and as a school community to continue our education and grow resilient in these hard and unprecedented times”.

“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”.

Joe McLean  Director of Teacher Development

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