Teachers around Queensland received congratulations on World Teachers’ Day last Friday (29 October).
Minister for Education, Grace Grace led the accolades by thanking teachers for their dedication and resilience, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.
“World Teachers’ Day is a great opportunity to celebrate the fantastic work of our 78,000 teachers in State and non-State schools across Queensland,” Ms Grace said.
“Our teachers have done a terrific job adapting to the many challenges thrown at them during the pandemic.”
She said time and again, they had stepped up and shown there was no challenge that could not be overcome.
Minister for Training and Skills Development, Di Farmer weighed in by thanking educators in the TAFE system, saying they were delivering high-quality training in more than 465 educational programs online, in the workplace and from around 60 campus locations throughout Queensland.
“We know that jobs change lives, but the educators that help shape these careers are the important link and they are changing lives too,” Ms Farmer said.
“We are lucky to have such a highly experienced and qualified TAFE workforce who are dedicated to delivering best practice and innovative training that provides real employment outcomes for our students and employers,” she said.
Ms Farmer said not only was every teacher well connected with their industry, but they were also passionate about passing on hard-earned knowledge to their students and supporting local communities.
