‘I am so grateful’: Students share gratitude on thank a teacher day

Some of our students and teams share their thoughts on teaching, and express thanks for the teachers at Capital City College (CCC).

Today marks National Thank a Teacher Day, a day of celebration and thanks for teachers and support staff across early years settings, schools and colleges. Organised by The Teaching Awards Trust, this is an annual campaign that recognises the impact of the education community in shaping the minds and futures of young people.

In celebration of thank a teacher day, we asked some of our teachers, teams and students about teachers at CCC.

What makes a great teacher?

Our performing arts team said: “…teaching begins with truly listening, guided by compassion and a deep understanding of each student. Passion fuels the lesson, character shapes the classroom, and personality brings it all to life.”

Alison Wall, Curriculum Manager for Animal Care at CCC, added that a great teacher must be “patient, compassion, enthusiastic for their subject, resilient, have a genuine interest in achievement for all, firm but fair and prepared to go the extra mile.”

What our students said – support and genuine care

Jane De Peroy Akinfiyev, studying for an Extended diploma animal management, said: “Thank you to all my teachers for showing relentless support and genuine care it doesn’t go unnoticed especially when needed the most. “

Leonardo Avati, a Level 2 Performing Arts student, added: “Thank you to all my amazing teachers for always being so friendly and supportive. You make performing arts so much fun and help us enjoy every moment. I’ve learned so much because of your help.”

Shereen McNeshie, studying Level 1 Media said, “I am so grateful for my media studies teacher Scarlett. Everything she has taught me and the dedication as well as the brilliant guidance have been a significant support.”

Ella Mansfield, studying for an Extended Diploma Animal Management, added: “I’d like to thank my teacher Alison for being so kind, supportive and helpful over the years. Her commitment to helping me and others on the course is so greatly appreciated. 🫶”

David Mackenzie, a Level 2 Media student, said: “I think Scarlett is wonderful, helpful, a pleasure to work with, efficient and delightful to be around. I enjoyed so many brilliant, interesting and fascinating ideas and projects on a day to day or daily basis from time to time through the level 1 and level 2 media in which I have learnt so much information, skills knowledge that I never thought I would learn at Capital city college in the past two academic years. The more I learn, the more I can get better at different things throughout the learning process in different environments and settings when at this wonderful college.”

From performing arts to animal care, we have exceptional teachers here at CCC who go above and beyond to support our students. Thank you to all of our amazing teachers!

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