From our hearts to yours: Thank you, teachers

Among the many things I want to say, let me begin with thank you.

Sometimes, when I get low scores, I say I don’t like that subject or I don’t like the teacher, but you always remind me that I am the one who make my grades.

You keep reminding me that we can’t please everybody, just like in one of my recent experiences.

I may not be good in grammar, mathematics, Filipino or social studies, but I’ll always try my best to get high grades and please you.

You don’t pick favorites among your students.

Even though I may be naughty and weird at times, you always care for me and give your very best.

When I make mistakes, you always correct me nicely and let me start again.

You make me laugh, cry, and say “ahhh…”, “okay…”, “I get it now.”

You have enriched my mind to accomplish many things.

Without you how could I learn? How could my mind develop? How could our

nation progress and move forward?

Without you, my world would be dull. Again and again I think of how blessed I am to have teachers like you.—Ada Ruth Huertas, Grade VI,

Assumption Antipolo

Thank you, Ms. Amorin!

There are times when you are strict at us but we know it is for our own good. Sometimes, you let us play if there is free time.

You remind us to check and review our answers in the quizzes. You also make sure that we understand our lessons well.

You always tell us to think before we act.

Thank you for helping us to grow up to be clean, courteous, considerate and responsible boys.

I am proud to have a teacher like you!—Roman Jorge “Ro-P” B. Pascual,

Grade III-Sumakwel, Ateneo de Manila

Dear Mrs. Hipolito,

Thank you for putting faith in me as a class officer to do a lot of things and also for sharing your knowledge with me. I hope that after Grade 4 you will still be able to teach me.—Santi Joven, Grade IV-Kalinga, Ateneo de Manila

Dear Ms. Ching,

You have been my teacher since I was in Grade 1, and I think this goes without saying but I’m going to say it anyway: Thank you.

Ms. Ching, you have taught me so many valuable life lessons. I may not remember the exact words you said, but your teachings have left imprints in my heart. Without you, I would not have been the person I am now.

Besides teaching me verbs, kinds of sentences, and all things English, you taught me to be a better person. You encouraged what I did well and corrected what I did wrong. You taught me to be a good sport and to learn to be more sensitive to others’ feelings.

Ms. Ching, because of you, I became a little surer of myself. You made me feel better about myself, even when I was feeling the lowest of the low. When you were my teacher, going to school seemed less horrible. School was a little more fun and a little easier. Even though I’m not your student anymore, it’s nice to see you around school and be able to say “hello.”

Thank you, Ms. Ching, for being a good adviser, a good teacher and a good friend.

Love,

Max

This is for the adviser who showered her students with care and motherly love (Love you, Ms. Ellen!)

For the math teacher whose kid-like ways always made for a comical day (Hey, Sir Advincula :>)

For the science teacher who was a friend and made the lessons seem tremendously easy (Hi, Sir Espiño :D)

For the other math teacher who helped me pass even with my hopeless grades (Thank you, Ms. San Jose :*)

For the English teacher who was fair, insightful and always encouraging, and always looking gorgeous (You’re wonderful, Ms. Cancino ;))

For the theology teacher who never gave us notes to copy, but always gave us lessons to carry in life, and to pass the exams (Yes, it’s you, Sir Sandoval :bd)

For the Filipino teacher who made the subject I was worst at seem fun (Maraming salamat, Bb. Leony.)

And for the social studies teacher who awakened my sense of nationalism and voice of opinion, and inspired me in my choice to someday defend the oppressed as a lawyer (Thank you so much, Sir Jun :))

And, lastly, for every other teacher I have encountered over the years who, each in their own way, made a mark in my life, and contributed in shaping me to be the person I am today.

Happy Teacher’s Day!—Ma. Samantha “Sam” T. Andal, Junior, San Beda Alabang

They are the patriots and heroes of the school

I would like to tell them how much they rule

They should be proud of their great job

This is from a student with great love

A friend to help you when you’re sad

A parent to correct you when you’re bad

A playmate to stay by you when you’re bored

A piece of precious diamond you can afford

There are plenty of other jobs around the earth

Doctors, policemen, vendors—but not as much in worth

Soldiers, scientists, farmers, pilots and butchers

None of them would be, without our loving teachers

So with this poem I shout my word

That they may get the respect they deserve

Maestro, ma’am, teacher, this is for you

You raise our flag so be proud of what you do—Julian Miguel B. Alquinto,

Grade VII-Biblical, Claret School of Quezon City