Past staff reunion | 60 former staff

Past staff reunion

On 8 June a past staff reunion lunch was held in School House Dining Room. Sixty past and current staff enjoyed the afternoon renewing friendships and reminiscing together. See also pages 82/83.

Angela Coe, Dian Fisher and Tina Ramakers Past members of the PE Department, L-R from the back: Alison Schofield, Jean Alpe; Denise Atkins, Kate Burkin, Jan Taylor; Raewyn MacCormick, Sue Rowell, Julie Aitken, Drina McCurran, Chris Arthur; Pat Cartwright, Del Hooper, Jenny Lloyd, Angela Coe, Kelly Leach

Pam Rose is presented with a long-service badge

“What a wonderful day we all had on Saturday, and it was very obvious that Dio holds a very special place in the hearts of the staff and former staff who attended. It is such a wonderful school and it was brilliant to catch up with people who have touched my life so significantly and it made me realise why I had remained at the School for 25 years instead of the five I had originally intended to stay. What is very obvious is that the School is in such great heart and this is a reflection of the leadership team and their hard work.” Glynne Cockerton 1988-2011 “Thank you for organising a wonderful reunion for us last Saturday. You gave us the opportunity to catch up with past and present colleagues – lots of laughs and heartfelt emotions shared by all. To have been associated with Diocesan School, teaching and having the privilege of walking beside the girls on their journeys fills me with pride and joy. The amazing buildings and landscape, along with the academic, sporting and cultural achievements the School is making, for me, truly reflects the commitment, hard work and concern for the wellbeing of the girls, given by teachers, Senior Management and support staff.” Pam Rose 1994-2012

Jenny Lloyd, Raewyn MacCormick. Madeleine Gunn and Sue Rowell

A large contingent of staff associated with the Junior School attended the reunion. L-R (standing), Jean Alpe, Jane Brothers, Diana Owen, Leona Marsh, Stephanie Keepa, Delys Halford, Gail Duffy, Erika Schaab-Farrant, Jenny Williams, Diane Ripley, and in front, Pat Cartwright and Deirdre McOnie

“Thank you so very much for a wonderful reunion of staff yesterday. It was a very happy and special occasion, chatting with old mates – and it was wonderful to see all those years of service recognised and honoured.” Nan Norris 1989-1994 and 2004-2011, OG peer year 1964 “Last Saturday was a most enjoyable, happy, lively and exciting celebration. It was wonderful to meet again and to appreciate and absorb the heart and soul of Diocesan and all that goes with it. Thank you also to present staff who attended and to all who helped to make this such a compelling event.” Raewyn MacCormick 1987-2008

“Thank you so much for the wonderful event you organised last Saturday. Not only was it fun to catch up with past staff, but what really came through was the love, respect and heart we all have for Diocesan School. It is a wonderful institution and I am so proud to have been associated with it. The day I was accepted as a teacher at the School was the best thing that could have happened to me.” “Thanks to Heather also for the wisdom, dignity and values she instils in all who are involved with the School. It truly is ‘The BEST school of all!’” Leonie Lawson 1975-2013

Vinder Taylor, Fiona Glengarry and Lynn-Elisabeth Hill

Janne Fell receives her OGL badge from Heather McRae

Jennie McLean, Rosie Ashby and Annette Johnson Principal Heather McRae, Glynne Cockerton and Lorraine Pound

Are you a past staff member of Diocesan? If you were not contacted about the reunion, please email your name and contact details to Angela Coe (acoe@diocesan.school.nz) for future reunions. Tell us the role and dates of your teaching at Dio.