Ms Judd

For a beloved teacher on her retirement

The bell rings now a final time,
For one who shaped both heart and mind.
For years you’ve walked these bustling walkways,
A guiding light felt always.

From playing fields where student voices cheered,
To moments through your lens endeared,
You captured joy, you coached with grace,
Left memories time won’t erase.

With whistle, camera, marker in hand,
You helped young minds to understand.
Not just in books or games hard-fought,
But in the life-lessons you taught.

 You lit the spark in every sport,
Urged students on to give their all—
And more. You opened every door,
Especially for the girls to soar.

You nurtured minds through thoughtful quests,
In challenges where they gave their best—
Like Tournament of the Minds, where bright
Ideas took brave and daring flight.

 You saw the beauty others missed,
A shadow, smile, a fleeting twist.
Each shutter snap - a truth you found,
In candid shots and playgrounds.

And now, the classroom fades from view,
A life of calm awaits with you:
With stories stacked beside your chair,
The ocean breeze and salty air.

With coffee warm between your hands,
You’ll wander beaches, read, and stand -
Not as a teacher at the gate,
But as a soul who’s earned her slate.
The school may change but still remains
The echo of your love ingrained.

So here’s to rest, to skies turned wide,
To dreams you’ve waited years to ride.
But know this truth, so crystal-clear:
You built a legacy right here.