In celebration of World Teachers Day, which is celebrated today, Forderville Primary School Principal Anil Sookraj sent in this poem:
I am a teacher
I was born the second that a question leaped from the mouth of a child
Throughout the course of the day I have been called upon to be an actor, friend, nurse, doctor, coach, finder, of lost articles, psychologist, substitute parent, salesman
Politician and keeper of the faith.
I am a paradox
I speak loudest when I listen the most
My greatest gifts are in what I am willing to appreciatively receive
From my students
I am the most fortunate of all who labour
Who do I have to thank for this wonderful life
I am so fortunate to experience, but the parents.
For they have done me the great honour to entrust to me their greatest
contribution to eternity….. their children.
And so I have a past that is rich in memories.
I have a present that is challenging , adventurous and fun because I am allowed
to spend my days with the future.
I am a teacher…….
And I thank GOD for it every day.
