PHOTO GALLERY - Farewell to Judith Brown, February 2008

On 27th February a number of past pupils, staff, parents and governors held a farewell tea party for Judith Brown, who retired at the end of February after working at the school for twenty six years. There was a lot of laughter as pupils shared their memories of working with Judith and looked back on some of the old photographs - how we have all changed!

I have worked with Judith for twenty two years now and we are even interchangeable according to some children, who still have trouble remembering who's who! We have seen many children blossom over the years and we have always been a great team. I have greatly valued her support and wisdom over the years as well as the many lighter moments that go with the job.

Judith has nurtured many anxious children and parents through school, drying their tears and reassuring their families when they first made the journey to Westover Green in their early years, and finally seeing them on their way to secondary school at the end of years six, as confident, independent pupils able to cope with all their new challenges.

The role of the Resource Base has changed over the last few years, but the necessary skills for supporting the pupils remain the same, Judith adapted to the new demands of the job, and followed children into secondary school in an outreach role. We shall all miss her and wish her well in her retirement, but hope she will keep in touch and pop in from time to time.

We are very lucky to have Chris Phillips, who has been working with us for several years on a part time basis, taking Judith's place and I look forward to developing our outreach role with her.

Thank you Judith for all your hard work and enjoy your well deserved break.

Sue Perrin