Shields Gazette readers share tributes and messages on National Thank a Teacher Day

Many of you got in touch to pay tribute to some of the fantastic schools and staff who have continued to provide support during lockdown.

Here are some of the responses:

Rebecca Baghdasarian: All the staff at Marine Park are so supportive and do a fabulous job day in day out! Especially thanks to Mrs Burden, Miss Heron, Miss Thorpe, Mrs Begun and Mrs Peel.

Lynsey Wood: The staff at East Boldon Junior School have been amazing. Always there to answer a query and give feedback. Lesson plans have been provided which has made homeschooling and working from home easier to manage.

Sophie Carter: I would like to say a huge Thank You to all of the staff at Marsden Primary School. They have been fantastic in the support they have been giving to our children.

Susy Dennison: A massive thank you to Fellgate Autistic Base for the fabulous work & guidance with all the children over this crazy period in all our lives.

Joanne Peel: A huge thank you to all the staff at St Aloysius in Hebburn. Working hard to support our children and the community. They’ve done a wonderful job

Jody Henderson: All staff at St Joseph's in Jarrow have done a fantastic job both in school and supporting us at home.

Amanda Hearn: Thank you to the staff and teachers at St Gregory’s especially those in year 5 for organising work through google classrooms and keeping in touch.

Kristie Howden: All the teachers at Epinay but a special shout to a lady called Ronnie who took time to call me when I was really struggling with my child who has additional needs. She helped me get the right support.

Nicola Carr: Thanks to all staff at SS Peter & Paul School. The teaching staff have been outstanding in their efforts to keep everyone updated and the children busy. Thank you Mrs Butt and team.

Georgia Lynott: Thank you to all the lovely teachers at Christ Church Primary School, North Shields. They are all doing an amazing job.

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