DepEd reveals Teachers’ Month treats

Aside from “Thank Yous” coming from their past and present students, the Department of Education (DepEd) said that various treats await teachers nationwide in celebration of the National Teachers’ Month (NTM) this September.

In recognition of teachers’ tireless dedication and unwavering commitment to service, the DepEd celebrates NTM from September 5 to October 5. With the theme, “Gurong Pilipino: Turo Mo, Kinabukasan Ko,” the celebration highlights the teachers’ invaluable contribution to the delivery of quality, accessible, relevant, and liberating basic education in the country.

Aside from enjoining all schools to conduct suggested activities such as asking students to write feature stories on their teachers and publish these either on the school paper or on local newspapers or broadsheets, DepEd also encourages schools to organize special activities to honor teachers for the month of September such as poster making and essay writing contests. Schools, DepEd added, may also organize cultural performances especially for teachers.

Treats for teachers DepEd said that as a token of gratitude, teachers may avail of treats from public and private partners that include free entrance to museums as well as discounts in various establishments – among others.

This NTM, DepEd announced that all teachers will be given free entrance at the National Museum, GSIS Museum and Museo Kordilyera.

Other treats for teachers include free entrance with one paying companion at a discounted rate at The Mind Museum; free entrance for teachers and two companions, free gift items, 5% off in Pasalubong Gift Shop, and free doll making and story making workshop (September 22) at the Museo Pambata; free entrance and one companion at the Ayala Museum; free entrance and museum tour, lecture on Philippine history, art workshop, and discount on souvenir shops at the Fundacion Sanso; free entrance on September 6, 13, 20, and 27 at the Metropolitan Museum of Manila; discounted rate for teachers and companions at the Vargas Museum; free entrance for teachers and discounts for their companions, and 10% off on Museum products and publication at the Yuchengco Museum; free guided tour for teachers for the show Extra Extra Ordinary (September 21) at the Museum of Contemporary Art and Design (MCAD); P100 discount on entrance ticket at the BenCab Museum; and free entrance, guided tour for groups with minimum of five people, and 10% off on selected souvenir items at the Museo Orlina.