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Second Annual World Teachers’ Day poster contest announced

World Teachers’ Day, October 5, is an annual celebration of the valuable work of teachers in Canada and around the globe.

World Teachers’ Day was the brainchild of Canadian teacher leader Norman Goble. First recognized in 1994, World Teachers’ Day now profiles the work of over 55-million teachers around the world.

The Canadian Teachers’ Federation (CTF) annually sets the theme for World Teachers’ Day in Canada and promotes the theme with posters distributed to schools across the country. CTF President Emily Noble invites teachers to participate in the second annual poster contest, which focuses on the theme "Peace: Teach it. Live it."

"The winning entry will have his or her concept design realized by a graphic designer for use in posters, electronic media and other materials in support of World Teachers’ Day and Peace Education," explains Noble. "The winning teacher also receives a trip for two to Montreal to attend a public presentation on peace by His Holiness the Dalai Lama on October 2."

Noble says the contest is an opportunity for teachers to express their visions of peace education. "As peaceful role models, teachers play a pivotal role in helping children and youth create a safe world based on justice and human rights. Peace education is also about building a sustainable environment, protecting it from exploitation and war."

Contest details are available from the ATA website (www.teachers.ab.ca). Deadline for receipt of entries is Friday, May 1, 2009.

 

Neli Brady, Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario, designed the winning poster for the Canadian Teachers’ Federation 2008 World Teachers’ Day poster contest.  

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