We celebrate Teacher’s Day today. It is a day dedicated to
honour our teachers at all levels but most importantly those in our early years
in primary and secondary schools and in the universities. These teachers mean
so much to us not for imparting their knowledge and skills but
also in in their role of guiding and moulding us when we were small. In fact in
our culture and in most others as well, teachers are placed on a pedestal almost
the level of our parents.
Today our country is in chaos
due abuse of power and corruption. One of the major causes of the deteriorating
values and morals in our society today is the fading influence of teachers on
our children. Teachers today do not seem to command the respect like they used
to do before and sadly they have ceased to be the role models for the children
under their care.
Teachers today lack
motivation and passion in their job. This may partly be due to the
unappreciative and uncaring system that is governed more of consumerism and
commercialisation rather the humane values.
We hope the positive changes
that are taking place in the country now after the 14GE, help to restore some
of the better days in our education system where teachers are rewarded,
respected and appreciated for their contribution to our nation.
Let us together fight the
racism that had become our way of life for so long. This fight must start in
the homes and schools and we hope our teachers can once again take the lead in
this noble battle against racism and hate that had torn our nation apart over 6
decades. Hope our teachers rise to rebuild the goodwill and comradeship among
our children for a brighter future.
Happy Teacher’s Day
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