Today is National Thank a Teacher Day and across the UK students and parents (and some politicians) have been saying thank you to school staff.
Social media has been inundated with messages and videos, so we’ve pulled together some of our favourite tweets, along with some of those that have got the biggest reaction:
The prime minister
On #ThankATeacherDay I want to thank Mr Fox and all the brilliant teachers, teaching assistants and education staff who make such a difference in our lives. pic.twitter.com/shHuQWqmPi
- Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson) June 23, 2021
The Oldham Academy North
#ThankATeacherDay
Thank you to everyone who works at #TEAMTOAN
Our students are very grateful for everything you do for them ❤️ pic.twitter.com/ju3WW9agco
- The Oldham Academy North (@OldhamAcademy) June 23, 2021
Holy Spirit Catholic Primary
We are all being spoiled today. Thank you so much to the Smolen Family for the most beautiful cake I have ever seen! #ThankATeacherDay @davidebaines @AngelaR42012024 @stcuthbertsCHS pic.twitter.com/o9DzgdRlsN
- Holy Spirit Catholic Primary (@HolySpiritWA9) June 23, 2021
The British and Irish Lions Rugby Team
On #ThankATeacherDay, a few of the squad and management wanted to thank their former teachers and the teaching community ????
Thanks for all your hard work ?#LionsRugby pic.twitter.com/dJ3Q8aNdQG
- British & Irish Lions (@lionsofficial) June 23, 2021
Virginia Primary
A message of thanks for Aoife and Pauline #Year2 team @UKThankATeacher #ThankYou #ThankATeacher pic.twitter.com/nBmG7m3hdi
- Virginia Primary (@virginiaprim1) June 23, 2021
Jadyn and the DfE
“He’s one of those people that I will remember for the rest of my life”
16 year-old Jadyn shares why she’s proud to be taught by her science teacher, Mr Whittaker.
Say thank you to someone who’s made a difference this Wednesday on #ThankATeacherDay ?https://t.co/akNtb2kVCk pic.twitter.com/JuX8sv9NHP
- Department for Education (@educationgovuk) June 18, 2021
Dame Alison Peacock
Thank you to teachers everywhere @CharteredColl #ThankATeacherDay pic.twitter.com/YOBnSlBgvr
- Alison Peacock (@AlisonMPeacock) June 23, 2021
Thornbury Primary Leadership Academy
Our children would like to say something to our teachers... #ThankATeacherDay pic.twitter.com/3xYxGKDpuQ
- Thornbury Primary Leadership Academy (@ThornburyPLA) June 23, 2021
Brian Banks
Days after winning FE Lecturer of the Year, Brian’s wife Sue went into hospital with pneumonia.
Over the course of their stay, Brian met several former students who were now working on the NHS frontline, and saw first-hand the impact his work was having.#ThankATeacherDay pic.twitter.com/i4iGjeBbu1
- Department for Education (@educationgovuk) June 23, 2021
Jaz Ampaw-Farr
Happy #ThankATeacherDay 2021! 2 truths: 1. You’ve had an impossibly crazy 15 months and are completely cream crackered 2. The impact of you showing up as your full fat self and fighting for the highest good of your students leaves a lifelong legacy. @UKThankATeacher pic.twitter.com/ya0sQOTvv4
- Jaz Ampaw-Farr (@jazampawfarr) June 23, 2021
The education secretary
A big thank you to all teachers and support staff on #ThankATeacherDay @GavinWilliamson expressed his thanks when he appeared before @CommonsEd this morning pic.twitter.com/maWFVgOYSj
- Department for Education (@educationgovuk) June 23, 2021
Shaun the Sheep
Sending a big thumbs up to all the wonderful teachers and teaching assistants who do such a fabulous job - you’re baa-rilliant! #ThankATeacherDay pic.twitter.com/kHtNrafvNW
- Shaun the Sheep (@shaunthesheep) June 23, 2021
Find out more about Thank a Teacher Day 2021 or download some free creative materials including a quiz, bunting and a cookie recipe from Nadiya Hussain from the Thank a Teacher Day page on Tes Resources.
