Teachers hailed for their work

Teachers are the best councilors, magistrates, lawyers, church leaders and business people, says the director of the PNG Education Institute Zui Neofa.
“Teachers try to be the best despite many emotional and social challenges in their professional and personal lives. Teachers have so many challenges but leave them behind to be better teachers,” he said.
Neofa addressed more than 200 teachers, principals, trainers, head teachers and lecturers on Friday during the International Teachers’ Day celebrations at the PNG Institute of Education in Port Moresby.
“We could not do something better because we have decided to be teachers and we will give our best to educate this nation. We could not because we have laid down our heart and we have the passion to educate our children,” he said.
“I have a personal matter and would want to come late or not to go and teach but I can’t do that because the students are waiting for us already in the classroom.”
PNG joined the rest of the world’s 145 million teachers to celebrate their work and challenges and achievements as teachers at different levels.
Student representative Council president Charles Boroma said teaching was a noble profession and as teachers they must try to leave a legacy behind for their children, community and nation.
“As teachers it is our responsibility to teach lovingly with our heart and continue to educate who we are and what we are today. Teaching profession shows personal and professional qualities that are outstanding that’s why people admire and respect us,” Boroma said.