Elsewhere in the world World Teachers’ Day is celebrated on 5 October every year. But here in Australia most of our schools are always on holiday on that date, so we celebrate on the last Friday of October.
This year’s slogan is Teachers Matter!
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World Teachers’ Day acknowledges the efforts of teachers in an increasingly complex, multicultural and technological society. It is a day on which students, parents and community members can demonstrate their appreciation for the contributions that teachers have made to their community.Students may like to download a certificate of appreciation for their teacher (or to make one of their own)Around the country ceremonies and celebrations will acknowledge the work that teachers do. |
The Minister for Education, Julia Gillard, has paid tribute to teachers who work in government, Catholic and independent schools as school students, parents and communities from across Australia prepare to celebrate World Teachers’ Day.
The Minister encourages everyone to get involved in World Teachers’ Day and show our great appreciation for the work teachers do and the important role they play in our community.
The Australian Education Union is seizing the opportunity to talk the issues being raised by current public discussion of School accountability, testing and the public reporting of school performance.
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[…] I came across a challenge laid down at NECC in June this year where ISTE President Trina J. Davis challenged attendees to really transform education through the use of technology, not just implement small changes. It was a message repeated at ACEC2008 and which I blogged about earlier but I think today, on World Teachers’ Day, it is a message that bears repeating, a challenge worth throwing down again. […]
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