Thank you. Two small but incredibly important words.
In the March 23, 2020 edition of the Toronto Star, an editorial entitled “A new breed of heroes” outlines many people filling a wide variety of often unhailed occupations to whom we ought to say thank-you in the coming days, weeks and months.
- Warehouse workers
- Delivery Drivers and Truck Drivers
- Cashiers and People Stocking Shelves
- Cleaners
- Farmers
Premier Doug Ford is quoted as saying, “I want to take a moment to recognize and thank the incredible employees throughout the supply chains that we’re counting on right now. From the farmer producing food to the trucker delivering supplies to your local store to people stocking the shelves and especially those working at the cash registers. These people are working hard and doing their part for Ontario. Please thank them every chance you get.”
We couldn’t agree more at Fix Our Schools! And, of course, we owe a huge thank you to the nurses, doctors, and staff in hospitals, long-term care facilities, retirement homes, and shelters.
The Fix Our Schools campaign has always appreciated the education workers who often go unrecognized in delivering quality education to our children:
- Caretakers
- Office Staff
- Education Assistants
- Lunchroom Supervisors
- Project/construction teams who conduct the repairs on our children’s schools
Custodians and Caretakers in #Ontario schools working towards the first day of school. We need enough adults in schools to keep them safe and well-maintained. https://t.co/Xv9LHN5C4E
— Fix Our Schools (@Fix_Our_Schools) August 21, 2019
So at this time, we want to thank all of these critical people again! While many of these people are currently unable to work in schools, caretakers are conducting special cleaning of our children’s schools and many repair/construction projects continue to move ahead. Thank you to everyone.
I'd always loved this colour until I saw this picture I took at a local school. I was impressed at cleanliness of this school. Floors = gleaming, caretakers everywhere working hard.
How could you clean a school when every finish is ancient, flaking, chipped? @Indira_NH #onted pic.twitter.com/T8gPoBnGQg— Fix Our Schools (@Fix_Our_Schools) January 25, 2018
A new breed of heroes indeed.