19 May 2025

Students have thanked their favourite teachers in a heartwarming and hilarious video ahead of News Corp’s 2025 Australia’s Best Teachers series launch today.

The students from schools in the Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools (MACS) network described their teachers as ‘patient, kind and trustworthy’, and thanked them for having empathy and always being approachable.

Some of the country’s most innovative and inspiring teachers will be recognised over the next month as part of News Corp’s annual Australia’s Best Teachers series.

Now in its third year, Australia’s Best Teachers has celebrated hundreds of educators making a positive difference in the classrooms and communities they serve.

It is not an awards program, but a purposeful series aimed at showcasing the passion and impact teachers have on young Australians and their future pathways.

Federal Education Minister Jason Clare said last year that campaigns like Australia’s Best Teachers would be crucial to recruiting and retaining great teachers as the nation continues to tackle a workforce crisis in our schools.

MACS Executive Director Dr Edward Simons said the organisation was ‘delighted’ to be part of the series for a third consecutive year.

‘We have witnessed firsthand the impact it has made in our school communities’, he said.

‘Seeing our teachers recognised and celebrated by their students is deeply rewarding, and reinforces the passion and dedication they bring to their classrooms every day.

‘Equally, the growing number of nominations year on year reflects how engaged and eager students are to show their appreciation for their teachers.

‘We are proud to continue supporting a campaign that shines a well-deserved spotlight on the passion and dedication teachers bring to their classrooms every day.’

This is an extract of an article that was originally published on the Herald Sun website on 19 May 2025.