Today was one of the most magnificent and humbling days that I have had in my teaching career. We celebrated Principal's Day at TPPS and I was completely overwhelmed with the beautiful messages and generous gifts I received from our students and the wider community. It is at times like this that you realise what an important job that all teachers and educators have and the impact we can have on our students.
In life we take so many things for granted. But I always realise the impact that one comment can have or the difference that a little smile can make to a student. I can still remember the little words of encouragement that I received from my Grade 3 teacher, Mr Kelly, or the supportive push that my Year 8 English teacher, Mrs Guilders, gave me. These acts stay with us forever and have such a huge impression on young people. Everyday I try and have as many positive moments with our students as possible. I know one of these interactions might just stay with a student for a lifetime.
The messages I received today will go into my teaching scrapbook. Sometimes schools can be such busy places, however, it is important on days like this to sit back and realise what a wonderful job it is to be the principal of such a fantastic school.
Out of the many generous gifts that I received today there is one that I would like to mention. Jaymie spent five hours of her own time at home building a diorama of our school office. It was an exact model, except that my desk was spotless. Mr Cleary and I both loved it and it is now displayed in the office foyer. Thanks for such a thoughtful gift, Jaymie!
Thank you to everyone in the TPPS community for Principal's Day!
Yours sincerely
Mark
In life we take so many things for granted. But I always realise the impact that one comment can have or the difference that a little smile can make to a student. I can still remember the little words of encouragement that I received from my Grade 3 teacher, Mr Kelly, or the supportive push that my Year 8 English teacher, Mrs Guilders, gave me. These acts stay with us forever and have such a huge impression on young people. Everyday I try and have as many positive moments with our students as possible. I know one of these interactions might just stay with a student for a lifetime.
The messages I received today will go into my teaching scrapbook. Sometimes schools can be such busy places, however, it is important on days like this to sit back and realise what a wonderful job it is to be the principal of such a fantastic school.
Out of the many generous gifts that I received today there is one that I would like to mention. Jaymie spent five hours of her own time at home building a diorama of our school office. It was an exact model, except that my desk was spotless. Mr Cleary and I both loved it and it is now displayed in the office foyer. Thanks for such a thoughtful gift, Jaymie!
Thank you to everyone in the TPPS community for Principal's Day!
Yours sincerely
Mark