It’s been a wonderful conclusion to my career in teaching. First, the students I worked with this past semester offered a few beautiful celebrations. The grade 12 class brought in a cake on the examination date; they also created a wonderful video and dedicated lyrics to some songs they composed. The grade 11 class also celebrated with me at the conclusion of the examination date, bringing gifts in a beautiful basket and dedicating photos and comments to a book. In addition, the grade 11 class created a poster with words and many chocolate bar types (variety of different sizes and name brands) to represent words. Then, the many cards and additional gifts shared by many students in all grade levels taught this past semester.
At RAP graduation, flowers were given to me with a beautiful speech by Sienna, music council president.
My Colleague: Stacey organized a wonderful party at a local pub in June, with live music by Bosco, Dave, and former student Anthony B. I brought my accordion and played a bit too. We stayed really late that night - it was a wonderful celebration. At the pub, even Joe M. and Neal P. showed up, which was a great surprise. Also, some Vice-Principals and Principals from the past: Fabian, Nunzio, Cathy, showed up, lots of surprises as I didn’t expect so many people attending. There was a great cake made by Joe D.
A few former students from my days teaching at Bressani also brought me gifts. Jennifer, who is now a high school teacher, visited me in the last few days at St. Elizabeth, after examinations, and brought me a book which included comments from former students at Bressani. Other teachers in the school board offered gifts and cards as well.
On the last official day of June 29th, we celebrated a prayer-service in the Chappell, located on the 3rd floor. Following this, Yolan, department head of arts, said some kind words about me and presented me with a card-gift.
I am thankful to everyone for celebrating with me. Thank you to all my teaching friends, students, and friends who took the time to attend celebrations and offering kind words.
Bye for now.
A very sweet gesture from your colleagues and students to host and attend the retirement party for you. And it sounds like the party was a lot of fun, as you sure seemed to have enjoyed it. I’m heading abroad for my higher education in a few days, so my family and loved ones have also organized a farewell party for me tonight at one of the amazing Los Angeles venues.
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