Outstanding teachers across the country will be recognized today as Rwanda celebrates the Teachers that annually take place 2rd November.

The awarding will particularly recognize Best Performing Teachers from provincial and National level selected by REB, RTB, and UMWALIMU SACCO will be awarded at BK ARENA.

Best Performing Teachers on districts and sector levels will receive their awards in the respective Districts and Sectors.

“The teacher’s job is thus one of the most influential professions, as Rwandan teachers are not only expected to impart children’s minds with knowledge and skills, but also with cultural values and positive attitudes. Teachers are the most instrumental when it comes to transforming young children into responsible citizens. The World’s Teachers Day is thus celebrated to give special recognition of their efforts to shape young people and the young generation’s lives, and their role in the development of our country.” The joint statement release by REB, UMWALIMU SACCO,Rwanda TVET Board wrote.

“Teacher’s role in the development of Rwanda has always been acknowledged. Every individual that contributes to the impressive growth of many Rwanda’s sectors has first passed through the hands of teachers.”

Established in 1994, World Teachers Day, is an annual worldwide day celebrated on the 5^th of October. The purpose of the event is to commemorate the signing of the 1966 UNESCO/ ILO recommendation concerning the status of teachers, which is a standard-setting instrument that addresses the status and situations of teachers around the world. This recommendation outlines standards relating to education personnel policy, recruitment and initial training as well as continuing education of teachers, their employment, and working conditions.

The celebrations of World Teachers Day help to understand the role of teachers play in the development of students and society. The World’s Teachers Day aims at focusing on appreciating, assessing and improving the educators of the world and to provide an opportunity to consider issues related to teachers and teaching.