2010 TEACHERS’ MONTH CAMPAIGN and

WORLD TEACHERS’ DAY CELEBRATIONS

Theme: “MY TEACHER, MY HERO”

I. IntroductionBy the virtue of DepEd Memorandum no. 352, s.

2010, September 3 – October 5 is set forth as Teachers’ Month Campaign with the theme “My Teacher, My Hero”. The 2010 World Teachers’ Day culminates on October 5 wherein the students of Francisco Osorio National High School dedicated a special program to honor the sacrifices of their teachers. Spearheaded by the Supreme Student Government, various activities were conducted to express the students’ profound gratitude to their teachers and mentors.

II. ObjectivesThe celebration aims to:

a. generate widespread awareness and support for World Teachers’ Day;

b. use the occasion to celebrate the unique role and service that teachers play in guiding families, strengthening of communities, and building our nation;

c. revitalize the image of teaching as a vocation by increasing public awareness on the value of teachers in Philippine society and national development.

III. ActivitiesOctober 5 is the Culminating Day led by the

Supreme Student Government Officers. A Tribute Program was held to recognize and appreciate the efforts of the teachers. Highlights of the program included the awarding of Certificates of Recognition and Gift Giving to

teachers. Special messages were also delivered from representatives of different year levels proclaiming their sincerest thanks to their teachers who have guided and touched their lives.

A special luncheon was heartily celebrated for the teachers. Later in the afternoon was the time for the first-ever “Student Teaching” wherein the teachers selected a student to substitute him/her in class just for the day. This was done for the students to fully recognize the hard work of their teachers as they stand in front of the class everyday. Everyone enjoyed the activity as the student-teachers dressed themselves in formal attires. Students paid attention to their “substitute teachers” in the same way they are attentive to their “real teachers”. Lastly, for the entire duration of the month-long activity, a “Message Booth” was facilitated by the SSG Officers where students are welcome to greet their teachers and send them greeting cards full of “Thank you”, “Sorry” and “Good luck” messages.