Harry Smith of Mango Hill State School, north of Brisbane, is one of many teachers you never forget

Harry Smith is that teacher your kids won’t forget. He has made such an impact at Mango Hill State School, that everyone can’t stop singing his praises.

We all remember that one teacher who had the most profound impact on our young lives. According to his boss, Harry Smith is that teacher.

The new teacher has made such an impact at Mango Hill State School, north of Brisbane, that students, parents and teachers can’t stop singing his praises.

“It’s hard to believe that Harry is starting his career as a teacher,” principal Ange Padgett said.

“His classroom environment is built on a culture of learning and feedback. Students want to learn as he has an amazing ability to connect and build positive relations with all students.

“Students and families speak very highly of Harry. As adults we often have that one special teacher we talk about that had a positive impact on us as children. Harry is that one teacher.”

Mango Hill State School, yr 5 students, Duke Migala 10 and Ariella Dalzell 10, with their favourite teacher Harry Smith who taught them in yr 4, holding the letters they wrote to him, Mango Hill, Brisbane. pic: Lyndon Mechielsen/Courier Mail

Mr Smith completed a Bachelor of Education (Primary) at Queensland University of Technology before starting a full-time teaching position at Mango Hill.

As part of The Sunday Mail’s Australia’s Best Teachers series, Year 5 students Duke Migala and Ariella Dalzell penned special ‘thank you’ letters to Mr Smith.

They both describe a welcoming, fun and safe classroom with Mr Smith

Duke Migala’’s letter to his teacher Harry Smith. Picture: Lyndon Mechielsen/Courier Mail

“You are the best teacher because you always listen to everyone,” Ariella writes in her letter.

“If they are in need, you will make everyone feel like they are special and will help them.”

The national Best Teachers is celebrating the positive and vital role teachers play in society.

Ms Padgett said it was an important purpose.

Ariella Dalzell’s letter to her teacher Harry Smith. Picture: Lyndon Mechielsen/Courier Mail

“I feel teachers have the most important job in the world. We educate the next generation,” she said.

“Teaching is about ‘educating the whole child’. Ultimately we want students to grow to be kind people who give something back to the world in which we live.

“Teachers work long hours and show an unwavering commitment to their job. I’m proud to be the principal of teachers where a learning culture is embedded into all that we do.”

Originally published as Harry Smith of Mango Hill State School, north of Brisbane, is one of many teachers you never forget