É«ÀÇÉçÇøSchools Recognition Week: 6-10 September 2021
Schools Recognition Week kicks off on Monday and the É«ÀÇÉçÇøwill be promoting the wonderful work you do and encouraging the school community to recognise and thank you.
We know it has been a tough year and hope all members have the opportunity next week, even in the midst of everything that is happening, to celebrate and to take a moment to reflect on the outstanding contribution you have made to education in NSW.
É«ÀÇÉçÇøRecognition Week is a tradition just for you
Recognition Week is a great É«ÀÇÉçÇøinitiative your union organises and celebrates each year for our members and the important work you do. In the early 2000s the É«ÀÇÉçÇølaunched the first ever Recognition Week and it is still going strong today.
Now, 20 years later, the role of É«ÀÇÉçÇømembers in schools has grown and changed. Along with the huge contributions of our SASS members, including School Learning Support Officers, School Admin Managers, School Admin Officers, Aboriginal Education Officers and Business Managers, we also celebrate those in other non-teaching roles in schools such as our wonderful General Assistants, School Psychologists, Student Support Officers, Community Liaison Officers and many others who all make significant contributions to the school community.
Celebrating virtually: Facebook, Zoom and at-home selfies
This year, more than ever, our members have gone above and beyond and we have written to your Principals to encourage them to plan a virtual event or activity to thank you for the work you do and your contribution to the school community. Schools should have already received a package of goodies from the É«ÀÇÉçÇøaddressed to The Principal to promote É«ÀÇÉçÇøSchools Recognition Week.
Through the links below you can access a range of different resources to help you celebrate virtually. We have included a handy activity sheet with some suggestions that schools have found successful during É«ÀÇÉçÇøRecognition Week in the past, and a couple added due to the changed landscape we now inhabit as a result of COVID-19.
Explore the É«ÀÇÉçÇøSchools Recognition Week 2021 resources HERE.
Download the handy for some ideas on how to virtually celebrate.
Read the letters we sent to the Principal and P&C encouraging them to celebrate your contributions.
Having a Virtual É«ÀÇÉçÇøRecognition Week event at your school?
Whether it is a Zoom party, morning tea or a virtually delivered thank you the É«ÀÇÉçÇøwould like to know. Make sure you take lots of photos and we will promote you and the work you.
Contact your É«ÀÇÉçÇøOrganiser and invite them to attend. If you don’t know who your Organiser is, or want to let us know about your events, email Schools@psa.asn.au.
Have you liked the É«ÀÇÉçÇøFacebook Page?
Don’t forget to Like and Follow the PSA’s Facebook page for regular updates. Keep your eyes peeled for your recognition week picture up on the É«ÀÇÉçÇøFacebook page!
Visit the É«ÀÇÉçÇøWebsite to connect with our social media, you will find links to our Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube in the top left-hand corner of the website.