Greenwood deputy principal Elaine Thompson retires after nearly 40 years

Lifetime of service to education

After almost four decades of devoted service and sacrifice, Greenwood Primary School deputy principal Elaine Thompson will hang up her highly decorated hat on Friday.

The 65-year-old has touched the lives of thousands of pupils since she first entered the corridors of the school in 1977 as a foundation phase teacher, only having being absent from class for a five-year hiatus to raise her triplets. ..

This article is reserved for HeraldLIVE subscribers.

A subscription gives you full digital access to all our content.

Already subscribed? Simply sign in below.

Already registered on DispatchLIVE, BusinessLIVE, TimesLIVE or SowetanLIVE? Sign in with the same details.



Questions or problems? Email helpdesk@heraldlive.co.za or call 0860 52 52 00.

Would you like to comment on this article?
Register (it's quick and free) or sign in now.

Speech Bubbles

Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.