School Principals' Day

May 1st every year is a day to recognize the importance of principals, from elementary through high school, and all the work they do for the growth of their schools.

It's funny in a sad way, the principal is the main villain in most high school shows ever and rarely do we see an active supporter on display. This leads us to the rather unfortunate conclusion that the Principal is our enemy, and the enemy of every student regardless of the set and responsibility. School Principal's Day aims to change that and raise awareness of the importance of school principals to school success.

Why School Principal's Day?

School Principal's Day is celebrated to thank the Education Leaders who are responsible for the Success of the School and the Students. They have full responsibility in appointing Teachers, Motivating students with their Speeches. Principals are said to be the first level administrators. Moreover, they play a pivotal role in the detention, expulsion and expulsion of students or Teachers for their misconduct, if any, to regulate the school.

Because of the Principal's reply like that, Students often mistake them for dictators or villains which is unfortunate. Therefore, this day was established with the aim of creating awareness among students about the principal's work. A teacher will take care and try to help student achieve the success. Therefore, a Student should understand concern only as a positive approach to a prosperous future, no matter how difficult they are handling him or her.

History of School Principals' Day

No matter how big or small your school is; there will be a principal. Sometimes you'll even have more than one, but what exactly do these often mysterious and maligned members actually do? You might be surprised to learn that they do more than terrorize students and administer detentions, suspensions, and expulsions. This is the foundation of what students and parents believe in them, and the Teachers Association decided it was time to celebrate the hard-working leaders of school staff and raise awareness of the all they have to do.

The first thing to understand is that school is on the principal's mind, both before the school day begins and long after students have finished the school day. From the moment they wake up to the time they go to bed, school is always on their mind, how to make students more successful, how to manage students, teachers and parents' expectations.

Most principals are former teachers and like any other profession; they have worked to lead the school. It is not uncommon for principals to replace a sick teacher. So they know what it takes to interact with students and make learning fun. This is why they should be seen as authority figures and still be seen as teachers trying to make a difference in children's lives.

Throughout the day, they meet with teachers, sharing concerns about their students, lesson plans, or goals they are trying to achieve at their school. Sometimes just to vent, the Principal is everyone's school counselor. And we mean everyone! Who do you think your parents see when they're worried about your performance or want to scream about a teacher?

Their work is timeless, and they deserve to be celebrated for the work they do.

Interesting Facts about School Principal's Day

• The principal has a big impact on student achievement. A recent survey in the United States demonstrated that an effective Principal's Presence led to a tremendous impact on student progress. In fact, ineffective principals will ultimately affect Student performance.
• It is also believed that at least an effective principal will retain only effective Teachers which in turn lead to an improvement in Student Performance. Therefore, the discipline and success of the school depends on the principal. Like the principal, so will the school. Therefore, the school principal is solely responsible for creating an organized environment for the Students for their prosperous Future Life.
• Vice-Principals or Vice-Principals assist Principals in most large Schools. The Principal is sometimes referred to as the “Principal” in some Private Schools while in all operating public schools in the United States, the Principal is primarily referred to as the “Principal”. However, in most English speaking countries it is named "head Master" or "Head Mistress" regardless of the type of school.
• Before a few decades, Principals used to teach students. However, nowadays Principals are responsible for School Administration rather than teaching students. In Private Schools, the Executive Director of the School will also be the Principal leaving them in charge of both the School Administration as well as the Administration.

How to celebrate School Principals' Day

As far as you see, it is quite simple to organize an organized event to show your gratitude to the principal who you appreciate. Invite them to your class and when they open the door, surprise them with gifts. A typed letter doesn't have the same kind of emotions so handwritten "thank you" letters from students would be a great gesture of sincerity. If you are a quiet person, a nice box of chocolates would also make a neat gift. Also, go around the room and allow each student to express one or more things they like about the principal. It can be personal or general, such as the time they cheer you up when you're feeling down or maybe improve the food in the coffee shop.

You can go a different route, by walking into their office (not during class) and thanking them for what they've done. Let express them how much you appreciate on their efforts they have gone through to make your school great!

Make a thank you pop-up card! Think of a time or event where the principal showed how much he or she cares about the school. It's easy to create a pop-up card, what has all the tutorials on YouTube these days. It's also a personal gift because it takes time to do and do it right. Exclusive gifts like these will be something principals keep in their scrapbooks, so they can look back on their careers knowing they were loved.

Nowadays we all have smartphones. Just this once, children should be photographed at school, as long as they are with their principal. In addition, do not forget posting photos on social media using relevant hashtags for the event you're celebrating. Just a few pictures of the principal with students won't sound like a big occasion. Entire schools should be involved so you might want to start a Facebook group to organize the event.

Each class can make a banner with a sentence expressing your love for the principal. "Thank you for everything you do" or "we love your smile" are emotional lines that you should express. There must be someone at school who knows how to administrate the school. How great is it to get drone footage of all classes holding up their banners? You get to really show the size of the school, showing all the faces the principal has had an impact on as well as the consistency in expressing gratitude. You never know, you could go viral!

Long term impact

Showing the principal you care about will have a myriad of effects. You will not only affect the principal himself, but the whole school as well. Positive leadership reinforcement leaves a lasting impression on many children. Students and parents know that principals work hard but in the end, we don't understand what pressure they are under. Thus, gratitude day is the perfect opportunity for the younger generation to learn the importance of taking on responsibilities and dedicating your time to helping others grow. Children need positive role models, but they are rarely exposed to such types of people. However, their principal should be seen as a prime example of what it means to be a great leader.