The Education Directorate celebrated World Teachers’ Day last week (30 October) and used the opportunity to thank its educators for their work.
The Directorate said teachers and educators had shown resilience, compassion and creativity during a challenging year.
“On World Teachers’ Day, we celebrate the triumphs of our teachers and extend our appreciation for the work they do,” the Directorate said.
“As the world faced restrictions to prevent the spread of COVID-19, ACT teachers were quick to adapt,” it said.
“In a huge, coordinated, collaborative effort, public education in the ACT successfully moved to a remote model for most of our 50,000 public school students.”
“This couldn’t have been achieved without the dedication and commitment of our teachers,” it said.
The Directorate said many teachers stepped into roles at Safe and Supervised Sites to support children who couldn’t learn from home.
“They provided comfortable, supportive environments for these children, welcoming all with open arms,” it said.
“Our teachers were trail blazers, learning, adapting and refining as they went along.”
The Directorate said that when COVID-19 restrictions forced the cancellation and postponement of school events, teachers worked hard to ensure young people didn’t miss out.
Director-General of the Education Directorate, Katy Haire said she’d seen the incredible impact passionate teachers could have on their students, colleagues and school communities.
“This year, we’ve seen teachers go the extra mile to support, connect with and care for their students during a time of global uncertainty, and continue to provide the very best education for all,” Ms Haire said.
“I can’t thank our education staff enough for the work they do,” she said.
