Under the theme, “Celebrating growth,Wholesale NFL China Jerseys, success and achievement,” the Region Four Department of Education, yesterday held a regional award ceremony and education management graduation for outstanding achievement and performance. The venue was the Theatre Guild.In attendance was Chief Education Officer, Olato Sam, who,Wholesale China Jerseys Free Shpping, while commending the students receiving awards, decided to focus on the teachers.? Sam said that he believes that “it is time that we as a country” once again place teachers on those pedestals on which they belong.He charged educators to see their work not as just a means of putting food on the table,NFL Jerseys Discount, but as a means of honing the minds and contributing to the development and growth of the country as a whole.Often,China Jerseys, he said,NFL Jerseys 2018, many in the education sector do not have the “calling” and this results in many shortcomings such as absenteeism, unpreparedness, and a general lack of interest in the job they are charged to do.“One has to appreciate the bigger picture,” Sam emphasised. “The most valuable teachers are the ones who internalize the fact that their work is of national significance.”He added that as educators who have the task of shaping lives and building a nation, it is important to understand that results are most often gained upon the degree of seriousness that one attributes to one’s tasks.“We all have a duty from today, to work diligently to restore the pride and solid social standing that this service requires that our teachers undertake,” said Sam.Region Four Chairman, Genevieve Allen commended the region, as it has had commendable improvements “in all areas,” during the year.Trying to keep with President David Granger’s hope of having every child remain in school, Allen touted this as the reason for the Region’s recognition of teachers and students who would have improved this year with regards to internal and external examinations.“Our region will be the frontline region in Guyana.”Acknowledging that it is not an easy job,Cheap NFL Jerseys China, as the department is aware of several deficiencies, Allen said that she hopes that the team would “ensure that our constituency benefits from the education system.”Various awards were presented to students who would have had outstanding performances and improvements in examinations such as the National Grade Two Assessment, National Grade Six Assessment, National Grade Nine Assessments, Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate and the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination.Awards were also given out to outstanding primary debate winners and athletes. Retired head teachers, outstanding head teachers, outstanding private school support staff and former staff were all given special awards for their contributions to the education sector.