Mrs. Rickard's Retirement

On Friday, 30th September, we said Goodbye to Mrs. Rickard as she retired from Kildalkey N.S.

We had a terrific day with Mrs. Rickard saying Goodbye to all the children as they lined the corridors. She then planted a tree which will stay in the school garden as a timely reminder of all the work she has done.

Then the students put on a show for Mrs. Rickard. Every class put on a little presentation with songs, music, poems and dances to the fore. Mr. Fox played a beautiful sax solo for Mrs. Rickard and she was also presented with gifts from the Parents' Association, the Board of Management  along with a beautiful cake from Mrs. McKiernan. Fr. Mohan, current parish priest and Fr. Devine, former parish priest also said a few words before a final reflection from Pauline. Mrs. Aoife Kelly was the MC for the occasion with some beautifully chosen words.

Mrs. Rickard was also presented with a memory box in which students read out former staff and students' memories of Mrs. Rickard.

We then finished with a stunning rendition of Riverdance.

It was a beautiful occasion and a fitting way in which to see off Mrs. Rickard's time in Kildalkey N.S.

We wish her all the best in her retirement!

Thanks to Bill Sweeney who provided the photography and videography on the day and provided the school with the high quality photos and videos.