Manning's School students Tashiann Thompson (left), and Udana Vickers, teach Geography to fellow students yesterday. As part of the activities for Teachers' Day several students at the school assumed the roles of their teachers for the day. - PHOTO BY DALTON LAING
IT WAS a day of gifts, treats, hugs and kisses yesterday as parents, students and corporate figures brought smiles to the faces of the nation's teachers.
For years they dedicate time, impart knowledge and offer guidance to those in their care and, on Teachers' Day, many seized the opportunity to say thank you.
"A good teacher is like a candle. It consumes itself to light the way for others," said 12-year-old Jeremy Tyme, of the Christiana Leased Primary School in North Manchester.
There, students took charge for the day conducting devotions, teaching their peers, and entertaining their teachers. At the Devon and Mizpah All-Age Schools, also in Manchester, the treatment was similar, much to the appreciation of the teachers.
At the Spanish Town Primary School in St. Catherine, Vice-Principal Inez Wilson described the treatment as simply royal.
SORTING OUT TOKENS
"The students have provided each teacher with a corsage, they have treated us and now they are sorting out tokens," she said, beaming with satisfaction.
However the students appeared even more pleased to have been able to treat their teachers. Grade five student, Kristen Samuels, said it was encouraging that parents and students recognised the value of educators.
The warmth flowed to the nearby St. Jago High School, where teachers were showered with gifts. "It's a great motivation," said Principal Keith Noel.
In the Corporate Area, teachers were the centre of attraction during devotions where entertainer Abijah sang the praises of the nation's educators.
