Along with teachers across Australia and around the world, staff in Catholic schools celebrated World Teachers Day on Friday 30 October in a range of ways. Morning teas were popular across the state including Tenison Woods College at Mount Gambier where Principal David Mezinic thanked staff for their work, as teachers enjoyed delicious refreshments.
Helen O’Brien, Director of Catholic Education SA, congratulated and thanked principals, teachers and school communities as they celebrated World Teachers Day.
“Each of us has reason to be grateful for teachers. It is a noble profession that has a lasting impact on the lives of those children and young people who journey with teachers”, Helen said.
At the Catholic Education staff were also treated to home-made cakes and scones at a morning tea hosted by the Federation of Catholic School Parent Communities. Executive Director, Ann Bliss thanked all of those who are teachers and those who serve schools. Ann shared the words from papal document Gravissimum Educationis, 1965:
Beautiful indeed and of great importance is the vocation of all those who aid parents in fulfilling their duties and who, as representatives of the human community, undertake the task of education in schools. This vocation demands special qualities of mind and heart, very careful preparation, and continuing readiness to renew and adapt.
Monique Russell, President of the Federation, said that a good teacher’s influence lasts for ever. “If you are lucky enough to have them and that influence in your life, thank them!” she said.
Monique said that she was grateful for her own education and that of her children with a strong message that life is a continuing journey of education.
“Teachers open up new avenues, encourage our children to explore different things in life and to achieve their full potential. Thank you to all teachers who have and continue to educate and shape our future” she said.
Twenty students from Catholic schools in South Australia have been named among the winners in two major state-wide Humanities competitions.
Earlier this year, senior school students from across South Australia were invited to enter the 2024 Premier’s Anzac Spirit School Prize and the Muriel Matters Awards.
