Aussie students set to celebrate teachers on Oct 31 – get involved
Teachers don’t just give lessons and set homework – the best ones shape our lives in ways that last forever. Healthy Harold shares his best ideas for celebrating World Teachers’ Day October 31
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Hello friends, it’s Healthy Harold here!
Did you know that in Australia we celebrate World Teachers’ Day on Friday 31 October 2025? It’s a very special day to thank the wonderful hardworking teachers in our lives for the important job they do every single day. Teachers don’t just help you with maths, spelling, science or sport – they also guide you as you learn, grow, and prepare for life.
Teachers are amazing because they are lifelong learners too! Just like you, they keep learning new skills and knowledge, so they can be the best teachers possible. Along the way, they inspire and encourage you to try your hardest, to attempt new things, and to challenge yourself to become the very best version of you.
Teachers also help us understand important values such as kindness, empathy, respect, integrity and perseverance. They remind us to believe in ourselves, even when things feel tricky and we can’t master them yet. Did you know that teachers are also trusted adults just like your adults at home who look out for your safety and wellbeing, and who truly want to see you succeed at school every day.
Now, there are also a few things that you can do to make sure you’re ready for school each day and ready to learn and grow. Here are four important habits:
Get a good night’s sleep – Aim for eight to 10 hours each night. Sleep is when your brain sorts through everything you learned that day, storing it so you can use it later. It also helps your brain rest and develop, so you wake up refreshed and ready to go.
Practice good hygiene – Having a shower or bath each day and wearing clean clothes helps you feel fresh and confident. It also keeps your body healthy and ready to concentrate in class.
Eat a healthy breakfast – Breakfast fuels your body and brain with vitamins, nutrients, and energy so you can focus, learn, move, and play. A healthy breakfast might include:
- Wholegrain cereal or toast with fruit
- Yoghurt with berries and muesli
- Scrambled eggs on toast with tomato or spinach
- A smoothie with milk, banana and oats
- Porridge topped with nuts and apple slices
All of these foods give you the strength to power through your school day!
Be ready to learn – By following these simple steps you can be ready to learn, which helps your teacher feel less stressed, creates a calmer classroom, and means you can get through tasks quicker – leaving more time for the fun activities you enjoy.
HOW TO SAY THANK YOU
So, how can we say “thank you” to our teachers on World Teachers’ Day? You might like to write your teacher a card, or a small note, telling them how valued they are and how much you appreciate them. It doesn’t have to be fancy – even a few thoughtful words like, “Thank you for helping me believe in myself” or “I love the way you make learning fun” can mean so much.
Life Ed has created some options that you can print, colour and share from the link below.
On Friday 31 October, let’s celebrate the teachers who guide us, encourage us and help us shine. Remember – teachers help us learn, but they also learn with us. Together, we can all keep growing, caring and striving to be our best.
Life Ed has colouring pages, a thank you card and certificate to say thanks to a great teacher or early years educator.
These can be downloaded at lifeed.com.au
Wishing all teachers a Happy World Teachers’ Day!
From your friend,
Healthy Harold
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POLL
Teachers are responsible for teaching subjects like literacy and numeracy, and also to teach us other important life skills.
What is the favourite life skill that a teacher has taught you?
GLOSSARY
- empathy: being aware of and sharing another person’s feelings, experiences, and emotions
- integrity: total honesty and sincerity
- perseverance: persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success
- wellbeing: the state of being happy, healthy, or prosperous
- habits: a usual manner of behaviour or thinking
- striving: trying hard, doing your best
- resilience: the ability to bounce back and move on from challenges or setbacks
- confidence: believing in yourself and your abilities
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QUICK QUIZ
- What date is World Teacher’s Day celebrated in Australia?
- What four steps can you take to be ready for a day of learning at school?
- What is the role of a trusted adult?
- What is the favourite subject or activity that you do with your teacher?
- What is one thing you could start doing today to make school a safer and happier place for all students and teachers?