As a parent, knowing that your child is being taken care of at school and has great teachers is all you want. If there’s a particular teacher leaving that you know has had a big impact on your youngster, be sure to let them know how grateful you are with one of our goodbye messages to teachers from parents: From homework to detention, from advice to inspiration… everything you’ve given, has pumped us with motivation. Thanks.

Since you started teaching [insert child’s name] we’ve noticed a massive difference in their effort at school. Thank you for everything and we all are wishing you the best! Saying goodbye to a teacher as awesome as you engulfs, us in a tornado of emotions. We might be giving you a standing ovation, but from inside we are weeping tears that could fill an ocean. Never remain under anyone’s shadow in life – except for a great teacher’s. This is a piece of wisdom we’re all happy to follow. Farewell.

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This lovely Leaving School Poem may be the perfect accompaniment to a goodbye card for children leaving school. Why not support students in reflecting on the year gone my with this End of Year Memories Activity? Perhaps you’re no longer going to be in the same class during the next school year, or maybe your favourite teacher is leaving for another job or retiring? Whatever the reason, we’ve come up with all sorts of teacher leaving messages for you so that you can show your appreciation for everything they’ve done. When you start the card, it is good to say something really thoughtful. We recommend to say that you are sad that they are leaving, or that you will miss them. You taught, not just what ought to be taught… but also what you thought we needed to learn. Thanks for everything, farewell. I have also included a “Progress Passport” activity which can be used to help encourage students to plan for the year ahead and focus on their positives and strengths and link this to their career choices.

Finally, after all the hours they’ve spent marking homework and teaching countless classes, they’ve taken the leap and decided that it’s time to retire. If you’re thinking about sending them a charming message, we’ve come up with a few you might want to use. And since it is their retirement, why not throw in one of our gifts to go along nicely with your card? Rounds include: Guess the picture, Matching up, Odd one out, Word Search, Identify the Job Responsibility, Multiple Choice, Designing and much, much more… Maybe you’re not the type of person to get all emotional or have a particularly close relationship with your teacher? That’s okay! If you’re not sure what you want to say, the best thing to do is keep it sweet and simple, like these messages:Perhaps it’s actually the headteacher of the entire school who’s moving on to new and exciting things. Even though they may not have been a direct teacher of yours, they’ll have had such a big impact on your school experience so deserve a little message to say thanks for everything. Can’t think of any headteacher leaving messages? As always, we’re here with some inspiration for you: I’ve learnt so much this year and that’s all because of your amazing teaching. Thanks for everything and I’ll miss you being my teacher! Classrooms are now going to have the dullest of hues. The school is now going to feel, boring and blue. Most importantly, learning will never be the same without a teacher like you. Goodbye.

Awesome teachers like you, rare to come by. It is impossible for us, to say goodbye. As we bid you farewell, we can’t help but cry. The school should give awesome teachers like you a permanent detention so that you would never be able to go away. Farewell. Take a look at these Thank You Colouring Cards, a creative activity and a great way for your pupils to say thank you to their classmates and teachers. Give your nursery teacher a gift voucher for something that's very useful for teachers, like Twinkl! Mention how you will use the skills they have taught you going forward. This will remind them that they are an awesome teacher.Thanks for helping me with my confidence! I will use the skills you've taught me when looking for a job.' What did they mean to you? All teachers and practitioners do amazing work and deserve lots of gratitude! That’s why we have more lovely resources like this Leaving Nursery Thank You Poem to help your children show thanks and appreciation towards teachers. These lovely DIY Teacher Thank You Cards are great for early years children, as little ones can colour their card in themselves to personalise their gift and make it extra special. You can’t truly prepare for an ‘average day at work’ since you’re working with children meaning anything could happen. While there’s the famous showbusiness phrase of ‘never work with children or animals’, this doesn’t apply to the teaching profession… unfortunately.