British Columbia Legislature 42nd Parliament, 2nd Session (2021) Statements, 5 Oct 2021

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From YouTube: OCTOBER 5 2021 Statements Mable Elmore

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The Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
2nd Session
42nd Parliament

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Member for vancouver kensington.

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Thank you, honorable speaker, to follow the remarks from my colleague it's world teachers day and uh a day to celebrate the people in our communities who put children first every day and there has never been a more poignant time to celebrate and honor teachers as they continue to work on the front lines during the pandemic.

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There is no question school is the best place for for students for their social and emotional well-being to ensure they are keeping up with their learning and for social supports, including meal programs and mental health services.

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School has been a constant for kids in an uncertain time, in a large part of that calm, caring consistency comes from teachers and the education team in the classroom. Our government sincerely thanks teachers and all school staff for showing up and making sure our students continue to receive a world-class education on world teachers day. We are launching the nomination period for the premier's awards for excellence in education, and I encourage everyone who knows a teacher or education staff. Member who deserves recognition to submit a nomination.

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The nomination period continues until january and the awards will be given out in the spring. More information on the premier's awards can be found found online at www.gov.bc.ca.

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Forward slash excellence in education to all of bc's, more than forty five thousand teachers. I say your work is valued. Your work matters deeply on world teachers day and every day we thank you.

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