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TE KUAKA ISSUE 1 2014 17
Why are teachers
important?
Tell me something about
your teacher?
..because if teachers weren’t alive
then we wouldn’t get good grades
in intermediate, then we would not
get good grades in high school,
then we wouldn’t get a job and get
no money.” Age 8
“They are like our mum’s and dad’s
when we go to school. AND THEY’RE
BLOODY AWESOME.” Age 13
“...because they share their knowledge with us”Age 9
“...because otherwise we would not
know much” Age 8
“...because they help
us learn hard things
like 17x5=85.” Age 8
“She is never out of action.
She is always doing this and
that and going Blah! Blah!
Blah!” Age 8
“They are very understanding of their
students needs. They respect our
thoughts and opinions” Age 14
“Has a strange
yet unique way
of dressing.”Age 14
“She likes TV.” Age 8
“He has a lot of
SWAG.” Age 14
“She is good at Art. Gets mad at me
sometimes. She is good at teaching.” Age 12
“My teachers are so patient
with me. I constantly annoy
them but still they accept
me for who I am. Thank
you teachers for everything
you have done.” Age 13
“Teachers help you learn whatever you want to know.” Age 8
“They make us feel like we
have a sense of belonging.” Age 13
“Teachers are important because,
when you are older and want to be
a baker you will be able to put the
right amount in the bowl.” Age 8
“He sometimes forgets about things he has to
do.” Age 14
“She is crazy with learning” Age 8