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to get our holidays at last, we were all sad to say goodbye
to 6th class and to Mrs. Sterritt who is going to enjoy a much
deserved rest after 31 years in Ballyraine N.S. |
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Just
to say ‘Thank You’
I wish to thank most sincerely, the parents and past pupils
who contributed so generously to my retirement functions,
both the one at School Assembly, on the day we closed for
the summer holidays and also on the ‘Big Night’
on 19th October. I am overwhelmed by the cards, good wishes,
gifts and general kindness I have received since I announced
my intention to leave Ballyraine NS this year.
I
did not make the decision lightly, I assure you, and it was
made even more of an emotional trial by your kind words and
generous gestures of giving towards my gifts. I appreciate
all the gifts so much and the sentiments that went with them.
My ‘Retirement Night’ was a lovely occasion for
myself and my family and I will always have warm memories
of it, never mind the photos and the DVD! |
I
leave with happy memories of the children who I had the privilege
to teach and from whom I learned how to be a better teacher.
You, the parents and past pupils (and in some cases both of
these categories!) have always supported me in my work and for
that I am deeply grateful.
Thank you, one and all!
Marina Sterritt |
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 See
a video of the choir singing 'Friendship Forever'. (When a box
pops up, click 'open' to view the
video or 'save' if you would like
to save a copy of the video on your own computer) |
Hear the choir singing the 'Friendship Forever' song |
Hear the choir singing the 'Leavers' Song' |
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the parents association
make a presentation |
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H.W. gives a beautiful card
signed by all the pupils |
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N. McH. gives a beautiful hanging basket |
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Mrs. Sterritt takes a well-earned
rest on her lovely new garden bench!
“'To sit in the
shade on a fine day, and look upon verdure is the most perfect
refreshment'” by Jane Austen |
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| Gideon was presented with a thank you gift for
all his hard-work and kindness |
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The choir sang 3 lovely songs
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| Mrs. Smyth addressed 6th class, and then presented
each 6th class pupil with their year book. |
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Mr. L. presented the badminton trophy to R. McC.
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Mr. Oliver addressed the departing 6th class, and
presented M.G. and L. McC. with the Adrian Mitchell award, which
they are to share during the year. |
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C.A. was awarded this fine cup for
his academic progress |
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J. presented Maureen with a copy of the 6th class
yearbook, in recognition and thanks |
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The cup for Environmental Awareness and Care went
jointly to E.P., P.G., D.B. and R.P. (absent). Well done, boys!
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Rev. S. Wright addressed
the assembly and led us
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Many of the staff say 'au revoir' to
Mrs. Sterritt |
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