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School farewells long-time teacher

Ettalong Public School teacher Ms Megan Smith will retire from teaching at the end of this year.

"After 39 dedicated years, Mrs Megan Smith (nee Kimberley) will retire from teaching at the end of this year," said school publicity officer Ms Michelle Pathirana.

Ms Smith went to Balmain Teacher's College and was appointed to Ettalong Public School in 1967.

Apart from a year at Woy Woy South public in 1977, Ms Smith spent her entire teaching career at Ettalong.

Ms Smith said: "The majority of my memories are happy and I have made life-long friendships with students, parents, grandparents, teachers, support staff and principals, sharing many experiences with them.".

"Mrs Smith loves being in the classroom and has a particular passion for literacy," Ms Pathirana said.

"Ms Smith was responsible for establishing the BEAR reading program within the school, which has become a vital teaching tool and a valuable link between home and school.

"Mrs Smith was also the co-ordinator of the school's 75th anniversary, which was a great success.

"During her 39 years, Mrs Smith has influenced the lives of many students and has taught two generations of many families.

"The Ettalong school community would like to say a big thank you and wishes Mrs Smith a happy and relaxing retirement."

A farewell celebration will be held on Friday, December 2.

Press release, October 25 Michelle Pathirana, Ettalong P&C