World Teachers' Day – Say thanks to your teacher

World Teachers' Day – Say thanks to your teacher

  • 01 Oct 2025 - 31 Oct 2025
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Celebrate your teachers and share a message of thanks with a teacher who has positively impacted your time at uni.

World Teachers’ Day is recognised globally on 5 October and provides the opportunity for our students to express their appreciation to teachers at RMIT for everything they do.

Our teachers deserve to be recognised for their hard work and dedication to delivering the best experience for our students. So, if you’re a student, drop a message into the form below and shout out your favourite teacher or share an experience that has impacted your learning at RMIT.

Say thanks to your teacher

Share a message of gratitude or appreciation with any of the amazing educators at our University. 

Please note, the information you provide in this form will be used in accordance with the RMIT Privacy Statement, may be shared with your teacher and may appear on the RMIT website and social media platforms. By submitting this form, you agree to the information you provided being used in this way.

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Eg. Media Law and Regulation, Landscape Architecture

Disclaimer: The information you provide in this form will be used in accordance with the RMIT Privacy Statement, may be shared with your teacher and may appear on the RMIT website and social media platforms. By submitting this form, you agree to the information you provided being used in this way. If you wish to amend the information provided or withdraw your consent, please contact learning.teaching@rmit.edu.au. 


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World Teachers' Day student messages

Here's a few of the thank you messages students have written to their teachers.

Want to write your own message to a teacher? Complete and submit the form above!

Teacher: Simon Watkins, Engineering Lecturer and Supervisor

Message: Thank you to my fantastic engineering lecturer and supervisor, Simon! You're one of the most energetic and passionate people I've ever met. A massive thank you for all your years of service lecturing and teaching, and for supporting me. 

Student: Ari

Teacher: Olivier Cotsaftis, Master of Design and Innovation Technology

Message: I would like to thank my professor Olivier, he has had a great impact on me and is the kind of guy who makes me question every step that I take, and that is something that I'm very grateful for because it leads me to design with purpose.  

Student: Trishla

Teacher: Jega Jegatheesan, Environmental Engineering

Message: I would like to thank my teacher Jega, he's been my supervisor for 2 semesters and I really love the advice he gives. Whenever I'm stuck he always tries to help me out, and gave me extensions when I needed them. Thankyou so much and happy World Teachers Day! 

Student: Tanvi

Teacher: Rory Gover, Mechanical Engineering

Message: Thank you, Doctor Rory Gover, for your support in my capstone project, as well as all the other classes that I've taken with you. You've been invaluable to my degree! 

Student: James

Teacher: My Nguyen, Finance

Message: Thank you Miss My for being such a great teacher and always supporting me in ways beyond my studies. Happy World Teachers Day! 

Student: Jocelyn

Teacher: Stella Stylianou, Mathematical and Geospatial Sciences, Biostatistics

Message: Thank you so much Professor Stella! There's not another teacher like you who teaches with so much care and dedication like you do.

Student: Shreya

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Looking for more ways to say thanks to your teachers?

A great way to show your appreciation for a teacher, or give them feedback, is via course and program surveys.

Find out more about surveys

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