The students of the Pierre Charles Secondary School (PCSS) went all out to show appreciation to their teachers on Teacher’s Appreciation Day observed here on Thursday.
The students worked “behind the scenes” during the course of the week, raising funds and planning, so that their teachers would be pleasantly surprised on the day itself.
The day began with normal sessions until break time when the teachers were surprised with gifts in their various subject classes throughout that period.
The last two hours of the day were given to the students to execute what they had planned in the form of a special assembly and this was when the teachers were truly appreciated.
The students took charge during that time and instructed the teachers to remain in the staffroom as they mobilized the rest of the student body and had them organized in the school’s auditorium.
The senior students then came to escort the teachers to the auditorium and for a moment it seemed like “the tables had turned” since the students were giving the teachers instructions and they appeared to be in charge of everything.
Upon arrival at the auditorium, each teacher was ushered to their seat by a student amidst applause by the rest of the student body.
The assembly began with a praise and worship session with a special prayer for the teachers done by one of the students.
Students who had gifts for their teachers were then called upon to present them with brief remarks. There were several emotional moments when various students serenaded some teachers and uttered some heart-warming words of appreciation to a particular teacher.
The teachers were then entertained with a slide show of pictures which evoked much laughter and joy while a poem was read by a few students.
The new principal of the school, Jerome Bardouille, then took to the stage and gave a few words of encouragement to the teachers and advised them that they should “not worry” as he began to sing Bob Marley’s “Three Little Birds”.
A student then accompanied him with his rendition and the teachers then joined in as they sang and danced along. As the programme was coming to an end, a couple of teachers briefly entertained the students with song and dance. At the end of the special assembly, a few teachers expressed their gratitude to the students for appreciating them in such a special way.
The teachers were then taken to the Home Economics Room where they were treated to some light refreshments.
The teachers felt contented but more was in store for them when they were treated to a surprise luncheon prepared by some of the parents of the students. It was a fitting way to end the day and the teachers were very thankful for the gesture by the students of the institution.
Congratulations to the students and to the staff for working with the students.
I am very proud of the children. Keep up the great work.
Congratulation students and teachers.you all make us proud of these positive activities. It means good things are happening in grand bay and pcss.we love you all and pledge our continued support
What a positive undertaking by the students, principal teachers and parents. Keep up the good work everybody.
Wonderful job PCSStudents. Keep up the good work. I mvery proud of you guys.
Teachers are so seldom appreciated or rewarded for their hard work ( which is one of the reasons I myself chose to leave teaching).
But its nice to see that once in a while they do get their dues. keep doing such a great job teachers. you are a fine example to the kids.
And once again kids, NICE work. this is a true testament to your strength of character
so often teachers encounter such ingratitude… when students of their own free make the effort to show gratitude it is always welcomed and appreciated. Bouquets for all students who made their teachers feel appreciated this week. May God blessing be upon you all.
I’m not usually on the positive side. This is beautiful! Keep loving your teachers. They deserve all the gratitude due them.
Thumbs up students. Keep it up.
I’m from Grand Bay Boys’ School…class of 1962. That was touching. You are a fine bunch of students. You belie what we hear about Grand Bay overseas. I salute you.
hi miss cuffy.p.c.s.s.
Hats off to the parents and students and more so the principal. I know he was the initiator of all this. Teachers deserve this and more.
absolutely good of these students . however I noticed that there was not many male students on the stage. come on guys play your part practice for when you all become fathers.
So proud of you students just proved that there is positivity in our youth.
I am so moved. What a great way to appreciate our teachers’! Continue the good work students’.
Teachers’ this is all the more reason to shine in the classroom since it is evident that your students have your best interest at heart.
Believe me when I say that they are watching your every move and they know when you are genuine. I know so because I am a teacher. They truly love you.
This is something to emulate fellow Dominicans.
That’s what I call positive vibes. keep it up stars
Good job students ,God bless u all
A teacher’s job never end,
A teacher’s job leads to more jobs!
Congrats to all the teachers and students
Sparrow said, “School days are happy days”
This is moving to know the appreciation of students to their teachers. Teachers in bygone years were not so fortunate. In those days, the idea never crossed the mind of students to express their appreciation in such a manner for their teachers.
Congratulations PCSS students. You have done an excellent job of demonstrating your appreciation to your teachers.
Teachers should really be shown appreciation. They desere it. Consider the students they teach who graduated and went on to higher studies. They graduated and were successful in obtaining a stable-paying job with a bright and successful future. Teachers are to be primarily commended for this. Too often they are not appreciated.
Parents, I am elated to know that you took an interest in your children’s plans and assisted them in organizing this teachers’ appreciation event and lunch. Hats off to you. It is an event that the teachers will never forget.
Let us hope that other students in Dominica will emulate them in whatever manner they feel fit to express their appreciation of their teachers.
Parents + Students + Teachers. We could state vice versa. It adds up to communication and cooperation. Students who also practice them will greatly benefit from these virtues.
God bless all of you!
Well done PCSS keep it up continue to be a model school and let your light shine brightly
This is a wonderful way to show appreciation very
good thing on the students behalf. That’s a beautiful way to say thank to your teachers.
very good students make your teachers happy on there day happy teachers day to all the teachers at pcss especially the ones who are teaching my son
I am happy to hear students appreciate their teachers…Hearts off to you student and teachers of PCSS. Oh by the way Mr. Cadette it is PCSS and not PSS it is the south not the north. Take a page from this government and appreciate some more our teachers need a real raise..so they can use even more of their money to buy school supplies for the edification of our future leaders.
Who is the Special Teacher mentioned?Doesn’t he or she have a name?What is so secretive about naming the Special Teacher? Give credit where credit is due.Just wondering
Who is the Special Teacher mentioned?Doesn’t he or she have a name?What is so secretive about naming the Special Teacher? Give credit where credit is due.
What a heart warming gesture and story. Teachers are our “educators in chief”, and I’m elated that the students took the time to show their appreciation. Bravo!
Very Well!!!
Congratulations….but I do believe that the Special Teacher mentioned should not have had his or her name withheld from the public….IF YOU DESERVE IT YOU DESERVE IT….!!!!!
Wonderful
Congratulations to the students for demonstrating that they too can plan, they can deliver and they too can show appreciation. God bless all of you.
Teachers enjoy your day.
Good Vibes.
Good work deserves just rewards.Well done students and PTA .Mr. Badouille is already making a difference.
MAGNIFIQUE!!! That’s like our Culture at PCSS formerly (GBSS) lol I miss those days! Seeing teachers crying right in front of you; they’re filled with joyous emotion on those days …those were the days and I’m proud and filled with joy that those days are still here and more will still come! GREAT JOB PCSS STUDENTS! KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!
I am so touched..wow keep it up i could feel the togetherness.
What a great way to get a half day Keep up the positive work kids!
good job .where are the male students? ?
i am only seeing girls.
avoid using syrofoam next time.
I recall those days especially in high school,the time there were the Bishop, Father Superior, Mother Superior and the Principal, who was a nun of course birthday including dignitaries’ visits and other holidays, how happy I was to get the rest of the day off as the other students. After the assembly in the school hall, of prayers, speeches and singing we were sent home for the rest of the day. We looked forward to those days. Gone but not forgotten. There were other enjoyable times. Any mention of school brings back those memories.
Why did I leave PCSS now nuh?…I miss that man…Congrats….PCSS teachers are true gems..U have to be at the school to know that….
Congrats PCSS students. Very thoughtful of you. I was touched.
Great job something others can pattern on.
most schools do the exact same thing….why did they get recognized among the others?
Because PCSS is just the best !
Congratulations to the students and PTA for the well executed appreciation of teachers. Thanks to our new principal Mr. Jerome Bardoiulle who assisted the students. The teaches deserved that and more. it is widely known how productive our students are at PCSS and it comes with hard work and dedication of the teachers of PCSS. Congratulations and we love you all
This is such GREAT NEWS! It really warms the heart to see how the PSS students embrace the virtue of GRATITUDE. MORE SUCCEESS TO THEM. IT ALSO REFLECTS WELL ON THE TEACHERS FOR A WONDERFUL JOB STILL IN PROGRESS!
Praise to DNO for informing us! The FUTURE IS BRIGHT !!
correction… PCSS it could be a typo..but PCSS please.. its relevant to your comment
PCSS not pss
No disrespect meant to Portsmouth Secondary, but it is PCSS. I think PSS is a great school.
nonesense
Wat about this is nonsense? Why are you so negative?
hater!!!!
Go take your medication!
WOW!
No wonder you are HIDDEN.
Why did DNO even post this comment.
Indirectly, you are spoiling the event. You must be one bitter person. No wonder. You comment under ‘Anonymous.’ I feel sorry for you that you do not appreciate the effort of the students to show their appreciation to their teachers. Teachers do deserve appreciation. They talk/teach all day, exerting all their energy to ensure their students grasp their teaching and explanation in order to write their exam and to pass it with flying colors and graduate.
Even though teachers are getting paid, they do deserve recognition and appreciation. They are humans too.
please do not blame anyone for your short comings ok. be more positive. if is drugs they had selling in the school they would be chastised so give them their flowers for a job well done.
we all know you hungry.. #hater
I feel so happy and elated reading this and even jealous that we did not thought of that during our time….soooooooooooooo proud of the students and my school in general. Keep it Up. God Bless.
Lol I know right… this is by far the best ever… wish we had thought of that in my days
Congratulations teachers! Students and parents good job. There is positive happening in the country. Let’s see how many commendations or comments this story will generate.