In Slovakia, Teachers’ Day is celebrated annually on 28 March. It is a day to honor and appreciate the hard work and dedication of teachers in educating and shaping the future of the country.
The celebration of Teachers’ Day in Slovakia has its roots in the 19th century, when the country’s education system began to develop, and teachers were given a more prominent role in society. The day was officially established as Teachers’ Day in 1957 by the Slovak Ministry of Education.
On this day, students and parents typically show their appreciation for their teachers by giving them small gifts or tokens of gratitude, such as flowers, chocolates, or thank-you notes. Schools often organize special events and activities to celebrate the occasion, such as concerts, performances, or teacher awards ceremonies.
In recent years, Teachers’ Day in Slovakia has also been used as an opportunity to raise awareness of the challenges facing the education system and to advocate for better support and resources for teachers. It is a day to recognize the important role that teachers play in shaping the future of the country and to express gratitude for their dedication and hard work.
History of Teachers’ Day (Slovakia)
Teachers’ Day in Slovakia has a long history that dates back to the 19th century when the country’s education system began to develop and teachers were given a more prominent role in society. The first celebration of Teachers’ Day in Slovakia can be traced back to 1912, when the Slovak Teachers’ Association organized a congress in the town of Martin.
After Slovakia became part of Czechoslovakia in 1918, Teachers’ Day continued to be celebrated, but its date and significance varied from year to year. It was not until 1957 that Teachers’ Day was officially established by the Slovak Ministry of Education as an annual celebration to honor the contributions of teachers to the country’s educational system. The first official celebration of Teachers’ Day in Slovakia was held on March 28th, 1957, and it has been celebrated on that date ever since. March 28th was chosen because it is the anniversary of the birth of Ján Amos Comenius, a 17th-century Czech philosopher and educator who is considered one of the founders of modern education.
Since its establishment, Teachers’ Day in Slovakia has become an important occasion for students, parents, and the broader community to express their appreciation for the hard work and dedication of teachers in educating and shaping the future of the country. It is a day to recognize the vital role that teachers play in society and to advocate for better support and resources for the education system.