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School hols have now kicked in for us at Hastings Boys' High School.
The final rituals of the year are in the books - junior prizegiving, a final teacher only day, handing out 2025 timetables, staff farewells, staff raffles and staff BBQ.
One of the teachers who was retiring had been at the school since 1981 - an incredible 43 years of service to one school. We're very different people. There's no way I could do that. Alan started his career two years before me but my career has taken me to many different places. Plus, I have no plans to retire!
He did try to retire in 2009 but was persuaded back to teach chemistry. I dare say he'll be back in some capacity - relieving or Exam Centre Manager. Once you are institutionalised it is tricky to leave a place completely behind.
The raffle was eventful. I bought two $2 tickets. During the final staff meeting, random staff were used to draw out numbers. When I was chosen, I pulled out one of my own numbers! Hilarious!
It was a lucky dip for prizes and mine turned out to be a couple of Prezi cards. Wahoo!!
A great end to the year. Thanks to Hastings Boys' High School and the English department of stars!
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