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World Teachers' Day wishes on 5 October: thank you messages for teachers from students, parents, colleagues and school heads.

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World Teachers' Day blessings and prayers (10)

  • May your classroom always be full of curious minds and your heart full of joy. Happy Teachers' Day.

  • May every lesson you teach come back to you as a blessing. Thank you, teacher.

  • Wishing you good health, peace and the deep joy of seeing your students do well.

  • May the light you share with your students keep shining on your own path.

  • A teacher is a lamp that lights other lamps. May your light never fade.

  • May you be blessed with strength for the long days and pride for the years ahead.

  • With respect and prayers for your well-being, happy Teachers' Day.

  • May the seeds you plant in young minds grow into a kinder world.

  • Thank you for your selfless work. May life repay your kindness many times over.

  • May the knowledge you share be a blessing to many generations. Happy Teachers' Day.

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  • World Teachers' Day wishes image: Grateful for every lesson. Happy Teachers' Day.
  • World Teachers' Day wishes image: Happy World Teachers' Day to my mother, who taught at the village school for thirty years and taught me everything at home too.
  • World Teachers' Day wishes image: To my friend the teacher: your students are lucky, and so am I.
  • World Teachers' Day wishes image: May your classroom always be full of curious minds and your heart full of joy. Happy Teachers' Day.
  • World Teachers' Day wishes image: To our wonderful staff: your dedication shows in every child who walks out of our gates. Happy Teachers' Day.
  • World Teachers' Day wishes image: Happy Teachers' Day to the teacher who knows every one of our names and every one of our jokes.
  • World Teachers' Day wishes image: Please accept our sincere thanks and best wishes on World Teachers' Day.
  • World Teachers' Day wishes image: To the teacher who has eyes in the back of their head: we always knew. Happy Teachers' Day.
  • World Teachers' Day wishes image: Chalk, care and courage. Happy Teachers' Day.
  • World Teachers' Day wishes image: As parents, we see how much our son has grown this year. Thank you for your patience and your belief in him.

About World Teachers' Day

World Teachers' Day is marked on 5 October every year. It remembers the day in 1966 when a global recommendation on the status of teachers was adopted, and it honours teachers everywhere.

Students bring flowers and cards, schools hold small events, and old students write to the teachers who changed their lives.

Many countries also have their own Teachers' Day. In India it is on 5 September, the birthday of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan.

How people celebrate World Teachers' Day

  • Flowers and cards for teachers
  • Students teaching a class for a day
  • School events
  • Old students writing to their teachers

How to wish well

  • Name one thing the teacher taught you, in class or about life.
  • Old teachers love to hear from past students; send a note even years later.
  • For colleagues, thank them for their support in the staff room.
  • In India, send Teachers' Day wishes on 5 September too.

Questions about World Teachers' Day

When is World Teachers' Day?

World Teachers' Day is on 5 October every year.

Is Teachers' Day in India on the same date?

No. India marks Teachers' Day on 5 September. World Teachers' Day is on 5 October.

What do you write to a teacher on Teachers' Day?

Thank them for one thing they taught you and for their patience, and wish them a happy Teachers' Day.

What is a short Teachers' Day message?

"Thank you for teaching me more than lessons. Happy Teachers' Day."

What is a good Teachers' Day gift?

A handwritten card, flowers, a plant or a book. A note from a student is often the gift teachers keep longest.

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