Education boss: Big thank you to teachers (Teachers Day) By Sally Pokiton, Oct 5, 2014. PNG Loop Today is International Teachers Day, a day held annually since 5th October 1995 to commemorate the work teachers do. In a country where the geographic terrains are a challenge, the 50,000 teachers play an important role in the human development of our nation. The theme for this year is “Quality Teaching and Learning” with the motor “Teachers Build this nation”. Education Secretary Dr Michael Tapo today joined the international and national communities of the teaching profession to thank all teachers who have contributed to the development of the nation. “I join the rest of the nation to thank the teachers. It is a noble profession,’’ he said. “No other job can be as good as being a teacher because you do things for free; all other employment areas in the government and private sector always ask to be paid before doing anything. “Whether they are highly or lowly paid I want to thank all the teachers who are still in the service for all the valuable work they have done,” says Tapo. He says for the past 39 years the country can thank the teachers for their service, those who are still with us and those who have fallen. He says human resource development is a main indicator for any country and we should not forget that teachers drive the curriculum and in school which may be the only government agency in the very remote areas are providing education. “That alone is an indication for the commitment of a nation that is translated by our teachers.” “So my congratulations to the entire teacher workforce around the country on behalf of the minister and I,” says Tapo. Meanwhile the Department of Education and the Teaching Service Commission have declared tomorrow (Monday 6th October) the day for teachers to celebrate their day since the actual day falls on a Sunday.
Posted on: Sun, 05 Oct 2014 08:10:02 +0000
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