Today is World Teacher’s Day, an international day held every year on October 5 to celebrate teachers worldwide. There are many holidays in the year now, but this one is worth noting.
So Happy Teachers Day to all the great teachers out there. Celebrating Teacher’s Day each year helps us get a better understanding of teachers and the role they play in the development of young minds in particular and our society at large
Today is important for me because I come from a family of teachers. I therefore have a lot to be thankful for and celebrate.
Firstly, this Teacher’s Day I celebrate
- my late maternal grandparents James and Abigail Oduneye both who were great teachers
- my mum Mrs Adebisi Kafaru, another great educator and mentor
- my late uncle and aunt Papa Adesijibomi Ogunnaike and Mrs Ayoola Ogunnaike (mum’s sister)
- my cousin Prof Babatunde Ogunnaike, an exceptionally gifted educator and all round great guy
- my cousin Prof Yomi Ogunnaike another talented teacher
- my new generation of seriously talented nephews Dr Damini Ogunnaike and Dr Ayodeji Ogunnaike
Secondly, I celebrate all the teachers who have taught my children at primary and secondary school, A-levels and now university. You folks have made and are making an impact on these young people. I appreciate your hard work on their behalf this teacher’s day.
Thirdly and finally, I celebrate all the teachers in the United Kingdom and worldwide. It is hard work and I think Covid19 has opened the eyes of many to the extremely valuable work that you do for us as a society. That means this Teacher’s day means more to more parents than ever before.
I do not consider myself a teacher. The closest I’ve got to that is giving training to adults in a professional capacity. Trust me, that was hard work enough!
So with al my heart – Thank you all of you teachers and God bless each one of you for all that you do.