World Teachers' Day 2010
Dr Peter Lind
New Zealand Teachers Council Director
Excel in teaching so our learners will excel in the future
DIRECTOR'S MESSAGE 19 AUGUST 2010
He mihi mahana ki a koutou katoa! Warm greetings to you all.
To all teachers,
UNESCO’s World Teachers’ Day,
Celebrated in New Zealand on Friday 29 October, this is a day when kiwis can thank teachers for the work they do in educating our youngest citizens to take an active part in our world.
‘Teachers in Action’ photo competition
This year the Council is excited to run a Flickr photo competition to capture the spirit of ‘Teachers in Action’. Whether you capture a teacher demonstrating a cool chemistry experiment, or a teacher unleashing their inner Picasso in an artwork, we want to see your best ‘Teachers in Action’ photo entries. Find out more. . .
Celebrate the day
This year we’re encouraging all early childhood education services, kura and schools to recognise and celebrate the integral role of teachers in society. Why not set the wheels in motion and let your students do the rest. Find out more. . .
Get your local community newspaper along. . .
Consider inviting along your local community newspaper to take part in the day. Most local newspapers or magazines will appreciate the opportunity to showcase a day that impacts on the wider community. Find out more. . .
Profile your teachers
To link in with the Council’s conference theme of mentoring provisionally registered teachers, we would love the opportunity to profile the experiences of your newly qualified teachers on our website and would encourage you to send teacher profiles to community newspapers. Email comms@teacherscouncil.govt.nz
Dr Peter Lind
Director
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