Teachers help shape the next generations of Australians and the Willetton Senior High School community is recognising the work they do by hosting a special morning tea for them to coincide with World Teachers’ Day on Friday.
The morning tea will see students and parents bring plates of food for teaching staff as well as special cards thanking them for their efforts.
Willetton school board executive officer Helen Wong said with a school of 2300 children and 250 staff, teachers worked hard to ensure the best learning outcomes.
“It’s a big school, the teachers work really hard,” she said.
“Particularly with the year 12 exams as well a lot of them go beyond the call of duty to make sure the students are well prepared, giving them extra time and support.
“The board wanted to recognise the amazing work the teachers do, so we thought we would put on a special morning tea for them because at the end of the year teachers do get a bit tired.”
The school’s interact club, a junior version of a Rotary club, was helping organise the event and Ms Wong said they would learn a few things along the way.
“What we’ve been trying to teach the kids, it’s not just about fundraising, which is a big part but it’s also about doing good deeds and showing appreciation and beautiful things like that,” she said.
“The kids have gotten together and made all these fabulous cards to acknowledge the teachers and tell them what an awesome job they do.”
Year 12 mother Sharon said she was happy to get involved.
“My son is in year 12 and I would like to give back a little to the school. The teachers are fantastic and go well above and beyond for the benefit of their students,” she said.
World Teachers’ Day is an opportunity to acknowledge teachers and say thanks for the significant contributions they make in classrooms and communities.
Celebrated in more than 100 countries world wide, World Teachers’ Day was established by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation in 1994 to recognise the role of teachers in society.
The day is held internationally on October 5 but because it falls within school holidays most states celebrate it on the last Friday of October every year.
