Kindness pandemic spreads through schools

Students and parents across Adelaide are showing their appreciation for teachers who, despite the COVID-19 global pandemic, are still showing up to work every day and doing what they do best – educating and supporting our children.

Edwardstown Primary School teachers Carissa Colman, Alexandra Yin and Elise Davies enjoying coffee from a $400 tab the school's parents placed at The Little Fig. Picture: Supplied

1/17Edwardstown Primary School teachers Carissa Colman, Alexandra Yin and Elise Davies enjoying coffee from a $400 tab the school's parents placed at The Little Fig. Picture: Supplied

St Anthony's Primary School student Alistair Larsen with teacher Harry Georgiou. Alistair arrived at school with a giant box of chocolates for Mr Georgiou to say ‘thank you’ for keeping the students safe during the coronavirus crisis. Picture: Supplied

2/17St Anthony's Primary School student Alistair Larsen with teacher Harry Georgiou. Alistair arrived at school with a giant box of chocolates for Mr Georgiou to say ‘thank you’ for keeping the students safe during the coronavirus crisis. Picture: Supplied

3/17An Easter hamper delivered to Christies Beach Primary School staff by the Morrison family. Picture: Supplied

Blackfriars Priory School reception teacher Kendall Schenk with a cupcake and coffee given to all staff by the school's Parents and Friends committee to thank them for their hard work. Picture: Supplied

4/17Blackfriars Priory School reception teacher Kendall Schenk with a cupcake and coffee given to all staff by the school's Parents and Friends committee to thank them for their hard work. Picture: Supplied

Allenby Gardens Primary School deputy principal El Mastrangelo with parent Fiona Weckert and children Elanora, 4, and Elijah, 6. Fiona and her children wrote this special message on the school grounds to surprise teachers and staff with on Monday morning (March 30). Picture: Supplied

5/17Allenby Gardens Primary School deputy principal El Mastrangelo with parent Fiona Weckert and children Elanora, 4, and Elijah, 6. Fiona and her children wrote this special message on the school grounds to surprise teachers and staff with on Monday morning (March 30). Picture: Supplied

6/17St John the Baptist Catholic School received goodies from the Parents and Friends Committee. Picture: Supplied

7/17Burton Primary School teacher Allie McMullen received this note and small gift from appreciative parents. Picture: Supplied

8/17St John the Baptist Catholic School teachers received goodies from the Parents and Friends Committee. Picture: Supplied

9/17St John the Baptist Catholic School received goodies from the Parents and Friends Committee. Picture: Supplied

10/17Parents from Miss Warren's Salisbury Primary School class bought her hand sanitiser to keep little hands clean. Picture: Supplied

11/17Miss Santoto's Largs Bay Primary School students wrote positive messages to staff and families that pandemic will pass. Picture: Supplied

Vale Park Primary School students had an art lesson where they could show their emotions during COVID 19. They then wrote a letter to their families about how to stay positive. Picture: Supplied

12/17Vale Park Primary School students had an art lesson where they could show their emotions during COVID 19. They then wrote a letter to their families about how to stay positive. Picture: Supplied

13/17Westport Preschool educators Ellie Meich, Rachel Altamura and Danielle De Nadai received Easter gifts from children. Picture: Supplied

14/17Burton Primary School teacher Allie McMullen received a note and small gift from appreciative parents. Picture: Supplied

Mt Carmel College received 40 footballs from the Port Adelaide Power Football Club, delivered by Port footy legend Russell Ebert. Picture: Supplied

15/17Mt Carmel College received 40 footballs from the Port Adelaide Power Football Club, delivered by Port footy legend Russell Ebert. Picture: Supplied

Semaphore Dominican School parent Chloe Ann Hamilton whipped up some ‘toilet paper’ themed cupcakes, which put a smile on the teachers’ faces. Picture: Supplied

16/17Semaphore Dominican School parent Chloe Ann Hamilton whipped up some ‘toilet paper’ themed cupcakes, which put a smile on the teachers’ faces. Picture: Supplied

17/17Emmaus Christian College staff members received floral arrangements from parents. Picture: Supplied

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