Doha Academy marks World Teachers’ Day

Doha Academy celebrated World Teachers’ Day on October 3, recognising the contributions of its educators across the Primary, Secondary Boys and Secondary Girls sections.The event highlighted this year’s theme, "Valuing Teachers’ Voices”.Doha Academy delivered three celebratory sessions for teachers and students, each involving Yalla Toys’ giant parrot mascot ‘Yoko’ to the delight of everyone.In the Primary section, students’ speeches reflected on the importance of teachers in their lives. A message from principal Edward Cooper celebrated the dedication of teachers, followed by an awards ceremony that recognised four outstanding educators: Iman Ossman, Rouba Farhat, Tasnim Mohamed and Menakshi Bakshi.In the Secondary Boys session, student representative Ali al-Madadi spoke about his teachers being ‘his family’. The session included a discussion with teachers sharing their experiences as students, offering a nostalgic and often humorous glimpse into their own educational journeys. Teachers Rana Abou Ghneim, Bafana Provece, Celeste Marx and John Zacharias were recognised for their exemplary contributions.In the final session, the Secondary Girls gathered for a celebration that included a speech from student representative Najla Abu-Ahmad. Teachers Joan Petagara, Celeste Smith, Maymouna Abo Nouh and Damian Lance Moonsamy were honoured for their dedication to their students and to the school community.Principal Cooper delivered a message emphasising the critical role teachers play in shaping the future, stating: "Our teachers’ voices are at the heart of education, and today, we celebrate their tireless dedication and the profound impact they have on our students and the community. I hope that you feel valued and that you know you have a voice in the growth and development of our school.”All of the teachers were voted for by a nomination survey sent to students, parents and all Doha Academy staff.