World Teachers’ Day is held internationally on 5 October. As it usually falls during the school holidays in many parts of Australia, we in Victoria celebrate World Teachers’ Day on 27 October 2023, which was last Friday.
It is a chance to recognise and celebrate the teachers who are making, or have made, an impact in our lives. Whether you're a current student, have children in school, or have been out of school for many years, World Teachers’ Day is a chance to say “thank you”.
We are very fortunate at Damascus to have a hard working and committed staff team who approach their work in a professional way every day. On Friday, we celebrated all those involved in the educational endeavour in our school and thank God for their contribution.
Last Tuesday, our Year 12 written exams commenced in the Damascus Events Centre, and will continue through until Wednesday 15 November 2023. Year 8 to 11 students will also commence their examination period in the coming weeks. We keep those students undertaking exams in our prayers.
A reminder to families that Tuesday 7 November 2023 is a public holiday, with no students or staff onsite. All students are expected to be in attendance on Monday 6 November 2023 for normal classes.
It is timely for students to revisit their study regimes ahead of the examination period.