Here’s how to get a special message for your child's teacher and school staff in The Star for free

This last school year has been incredibly challenging for everyone, with teachers going over, above and beyond the call of duty over the last year.

Despite all the uncertainty and changes, they have still managed to educate and inspire their students.

So, with the school year coming to an end next month, we wanted to give you the opportunity to tell the world how special your child’s teacher, teaching assistant, school helper or college lecturer is.

You can send the person who has helped or inspired them a public message of thanks that everyone can see.

You may want to thank the class teacher who has worked miracles to continue providing high quality education in these tough times.Or perhaps there is a specialist who has worked with your child and deserves that extra bit of recognition.

All you need to do is fill in the form here and we will do the rest.

Just tell us your message in 50 words or less, who it is for, where they work and who it is from.

Please ensure you use full names, not nicknames.

We will also need your contact details.

We will not be able to publish any message sent without this information.

Once we have the messages, we will then publish them near the end of term.

So, don’t miss this chance to say a public thank you as our teachers and lecturers prepare for a well-earned summer break.