Australia’s Best Teachers: Write a letter to your favourite teachers

Thanks to Officeworks and News Corp’s Australia’s Best Teachers campaign, students can download a letter template to acknowledge their favourite teachers. HERE’S HOW 

To her students at The Lakes College north of Brisbane, Year 1 teacher Suzanne Walker is “kind and helpful”, and “she makes us happy”.

It’s a touching reminder of why Mrs Walker became a teacher 20 years ago – the passion to make students feel valued, appreciated and supported in their learning.

Two of her students, Isla Kurzydlo and Ivie Rogers, both aged 6, wrote letters and drew beautiful pictures for Mrs Walker this week as part of News Corp’s Australia’s Best Teachers series.

The letters were specially designed for the series by campaign partner Officeworks.

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The letters were specially designed for the series by campaign partner Officeworks.

Tap here to download the Australia’s Best Teachers letter

“The children wrote some very sweet and thoughtful letters, along with some lovely drawings and decorations,” Mrs Walker said.

“In their letters they were expressing how they loved school, appreciated being treated with kindness and given help when they need it.

“It was lovely to see what they wrote and it made me feel appreciated through the thought and effort they put into them.”

Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic School students thank their favourite teachers for News Corp's Australia's Best Teachers series.

Mrs Walker was inspired to pursue a career in education by one of her primary school teachers in New Zealand.

She prioritises creating a connection with her students and their families.

“I couldn’t tell you what grades I got or what reading group I was in, but I do remember how (my primary school teacher) made me feel valued, appreciated and supported, this is what I hope for the children in my class too.”

Isla Kurzydlo with her letter for Mrs Walker. Picture: Steve Pohlner

Tap here to download the Australia’s Best Teachers letter

A simple handwritten letter to the teachers that have made a positive difference can be the easiest and most touching way to say thanks.

The letter template from Officeworks and News Corp’s Australia’s Best Teachers series is designed for primary school students and includes space for some special words to your teacher and a hand-drawn picture.

Officeworks, Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools, Education Perfect and Big Ass Fans are campaign partners for the 2025 Australia’s Best Teachers series.

Follow our Australia’s Best Teachers advocacy series via this link.

Originally published as Australia’s Best Teachers: Write a letter to your favourite teachers

Originally published as Australia’s Best Teachers: Write a letter to your favourite teachers