Join in recognizing, World Teachers Day, Thursday October 5

Join in recognizing, World Teachers Day, Thursday October 5
Posted on 10/02/2017

Every day at Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board, our highly skilled, dedicated and caring teachers provide dynamic inclusive educational experiences for students in order to achieve our vision of all students prepared and empowered for the possibilities of today and tomorrow. Teachers at HPEDSB create welcoming, inclusive learning environments that optimize students' potential through excellent programming and instruction.

Achieving Excellence & Equity, Learning & Leadership, Public Confidence and Well-Being are priorities in the 2015-2020 Strategic Plan.

The teaching profession is celebrated around the world through World Teachers' Day on October 5 each year. This day of recognition began in 1994 through UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.

Nationally, the Canadian Teachers' Federation promotes World Teachers' Day through a public awareness campaign that highlights the contributions of the teaching profession. This year's theme is Addressing Violence, Building Respect..

Please join in recognizing World Teachers' Day on Thursday, October 5.

For more information, contact:
Kerry Donnell, Communications Officer, 613-966-1170 or 1 800 267-4350, extension 2354, [email protected]