Guest Posted February 23, 2007 Share Posted February 23, 2007 Well my successor has been appointed. As some of you know, after 21 years at the same school, I am retiring at Easter. The interviews were yesterday and every one kept asking me how I felt. I don't know quite what they expected, but I felt fine about it. I am so looking forward to retirement. I am sure, at the end of the day, I will miss the children, but I won't miss all the things such as Ofsted, planning, monitoring etc. We are moving in the summer so will have plenty to keep us busy. Then, once we are settled, there is always the odd day supply, provided someone else does the planning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marion Posted February 23, 2007 Share Posted February 23, 2007 A long and healthy retirement Good Luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan Posted February 23, 2007 Share Posted February 23, 2007 Congratulations on your retirement Gail. I hope it will be long and happy. I am sure you will soon wonder how you ever had time to go to school!!! I expect the strangest time will be when everyone goes back to school after the Easter break! Have a hassle free rest of term and have fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rea Posted February 23, 2007 Share Posted February 23, 2007 I expect the strangest time will be when everyone goes back to school after the Easter break!Have a hassle free rest of term and have fun. The strangest part when I left playgroup to to be a stay at home mom was September. That was when I was absolutly certain I'd done the right thing. I had a lie in the first morning just becasue I could. Now on supply everyone else does do the planning Have a very happy retirement Gail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliamch Posted February 23, 2007 Share Posted February 23, 2007 I'm sure you'll love every minute of your well deserved retirement Gail, Karrie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 23, 2007 Share Posted February 23, 2007 How exciting for you Gail - enjoy your last half term! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hali Posted February 23, 2007 Share Posted February 23, 2007 enjoy Gail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 23, 2007 Share Posted February 23, 2007 Best wishes to you Gail-enjoy your retirement when it happens. Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb Posted February 24, 2007 Share Posted February 24, 2007 How loely to be able to move house and get it how you want it over the summer without having to go to work. Enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmileyPR Posted February 24, 2007 Share Posted February 24, 2007 Congratulations and enjoy it ! Any special plans after Easter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 24, 2007 Share Posted February 24, 2007 Best wishes for a long and enjoyable retirement!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 24, 2007 Share Posted February 24, 2007 I bet you can't wait. How wonderful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacquieL Posted February 24, 2007 Share Posted February 24, 2007 Have a wonderful retirement Gail. I expect your last few days will be really happy/sad as you say all your goodbyes but you will have so many happy memories. What an apt time to go at Easter with New Life and all that I retired last year ( big one tomorrow ) and I never seem to have any spare time- mind you being on here keeps me occupied. I do a bit of supply which I thoroughly enjoy, especially as thereare no endless bits of paper to fill in, and I can spend my time actually working with children or enjoying making observations and analysing them- which I really like doing as children are so fascinating. I found giving up teaching harder than I thought because I miss the children, company of like-minded people ( well most people i worked with) and the creativity in the job- I just wonder what to do with these skills and talents now- it isn't quite the same using them with my grandchildren. Your move will keep you busy and that change will be exciting as well, but in all the business of that don't forget to take some time and sit and think, and take some time for yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 24, 2007 Share Posted February 24, 2007 Lots of mixed emotions to go through Gail, but what an ahievement, have a well-earned retirement, you deserve it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belle06 Posted February 24, 2007 Share Posted February 24, 2007 good luck and have a long and enjoyable retirement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 24, 2007 Share Posted February 24, 2007 Congraatulations, Gail. I feel quite envious!!! All the best, Lynn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 24, 2007 Share Posted February 24, 2007 hi Gail have a happy retirement x jojom x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 24, 2007 Share Posted February 24, 2007 Thank you everybody for all your good wishes. Yes, I am sure like you, Jacqui, I will still spendy plenty of time looking in on the forum. We have been out today ordering furniture for our new home. Still seems like a dream! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beau Posted February 25, 2007 Share Posted February 25, 2007 Gail, Enjoy your retirement. Glad to hear you'll still be looking in from time to time too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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