Five retired teachers have been recognised and awarded for more than thirty (30) years of service in the profession.
They are Celia Blaize for 40 years of service, Rosillia LeBlanc for 39 years of service, Bernice Leslie for 37 years of service , Antia Royer for 34 years of service and Athelstane Seraphin for 36 years of service.
The awards were presented to the teachers by the Dominica Association of Teachers (D.A.T) for their dedication to the teaching profession at a Civil Ceremony held at Pointe Mitchel on Friday morning.
The ceremony formed part of D.A.T celebrations for 2012 world Teacher’s Day under the theme “Take a Stand for Teachers.”
Speaking at the event, Acting Minister for Education and Human Resource, Justina Charles, urged teachers to remain steadfast and to see themselves as role models.
She said “a true teacher is one who sets high expectations for all students and goes the extra mile to ensure that they achieve. as teachers we must appreciate the fact that each child is unique therefore we must do our very best to ensure that all students are given a fair chance to succeed.”
Charles added “let us use this day to reflect and re-evaluate our values as well as our contributions to our schools and society as a whole. I urge you continue exhibiting high ethical, moral and proffessional value and approach your proffession with a degree of responsibility and commitment.”
The Minister applauded the D.A.T for the various professional development activities that they have so far provided.
To all PSS teachers and PGS thank you.
Wow, that’s dedication and commitment!! Congratulations to these veteran teachers. We must support all our teachers, our local PTA and the DAT. Great job guys.
Congrats PSS. One more time you have emerged the BEST school in SPORTS. Keep it up. Big up Possie massive.
Congratulations to all of you. This is dedicated service and well-deserving awards. They are indeed a role model to other teachers as well.
I salute you Mrs Celia Nicholas better known as “ma Joe”….continue to work hard and mold the mind of the old and young…Dominica Community High School is a no drama school, the rest of the school on the island should take example…holding the post as president of DAT should say a lot….big up ma joe!!!!
CONGRATS to all the teachers. God’s Blessings on your retirement.
St Luke’s school … The root of my education…I recognize these names..God bless …teachers are under appreciated and underpaid…thanks for recognizing the great work of these educators.
Congrats to all the teachers who received awards and who are teacher for the love of kids. St. Luke’s happy 90 years of education. You have produced a number of intelligent, professionals. Sister Anita keep doing your best. May God keep guiding the education system in our Isle of Beauty.
congratulations to all the teachers especially bernice leslie congrates.
Congrats to you aunty Bernice…… I am indeed proud of you. You were a great teacher
Congrats to all the teachers who were awarded and best wishes to St. Luke’s School. Keep up the good work. Congratulations Sr. Annita for a job well done.
Well done teachers, and well deserved,as echoed by “Dice Again. In the present age of technoglogy every body is smart. Congratulation to our ag” minister of education and our Government for reconizing all those who has done good to better our lovely country.
This sure is teacher rosie of St. Lukes School receiving that award. Truly dedicated teachers who did what they did for the love of it. Dedicated to the task of transforming lives.
Bernice Leslie will be missed for her relentless effort to ensure the children of the P.C.S.S.maintain high marks in C.X.C.exams.She was always punctual and oftentimes would stay on her job till six o[clock in the evening to help the students with their school work. She is one of the best educators of our time and wished that the home economic department can be named after her. We and the entire community missed you teacher Bernice.
Salute to all the Teachers!
Proud Student.. the school did you no justice as you cannot spell. I suggest you go back and ask for you money or to learn how to spell
It is clear to see that it is a typo.What does your comment have to do with the price of rice. I suggest you read the comment and you will notice by all means all the other words are spelt correctly.
shame on u if u FAIL but she is Proud of all teachers. Be positive for once on such a great event in people’s lives who helped you to succeed. As a retired teacher I continue to assist children in another country.Rethink man when you comment!!
A profession of absolute worth. I salute the courageous persons who have made teaching their vocation. Well done “DAT” for earning recognition for our teachers. Remember your labour is not in vain. Grace and peace be multiplied to all our teachers in Dominica.
And just to let the college lecturers know that they are teachers as well. Don’t be fooled by pride and delete yourselves from the fraternity of teachers.
this was the best teacher rally i have seen so far every body was like a family in this play congrates to St.luke;s school on their 90th year of excellency in school level may god bless st.luke;s school richy this is the best primary school on the island
Oh Please give me a break!
If so why was the venue empty by one o’clock?
What after civil service ceremony did you organize for those who attended?
Don’t you think the church service could have been more inspiring?
Don’t you think the tent could have been bigger?
I wonder if we were at the same service!
i agree with everything u say as these were my observations. there is need for new blood at DAT