Daphne O’Sullivan A Truly Classic Teacher [cont.]

Mrs. O’ has a bright spirit ! A wonderful co-worker and supporter of all, Ms.O’ loves extra strong coffee in the morning, and usually makes the early double batch!

We are yet to see her grumpy, or in a bad mood. She has a passionate love of books, and her homeroom, nestled in the school's original “John and Joyce Watson” library is more than fitting.

Interestingly, Daphne is a national level sprinter. Just a few years ago she competed in the NCCWMA World Masters Track & Field Championships in Toronto, competing in Long Jump,100m and 200m events, placing in the top three in each event. She even had the opportunity to meet and have her picture taken with Donovon Bailey, who was a spectator at the event. She is also a keen hiker and a skier, who “loves birds”, boasting at least seven bird feeders on her property.

We will undoubtedly miss her boundless energy and unwavering positivity. Daphne is always armed with smiles, a sense of humour and encouragement.

Daphne will likely be around the school a little next year as she transitions into her retirement. We sincerely wish her the best and thank her for her foundation building, both as a role model employee for a newer school, and for inspiring so many young English language learners.

We have had some great times away for Grade 5 Horizons trips, particularly at Eagle Bay, where we drank endless amounts of tea. Daphne has always had my back with the British slang we share and we have had many great conversations about our heritage. What a great career Daphne has had, she is an inspiration and I definitely look up to her. She will be greatly missed!"

Mr. George Smalldridge

It has been one of my greatest pleasures teaching alongside the lovely and talented “Mrs. O”. We laughed together, we sipped tea together, and we crawled on our hands and knees in the pitch black woods of Pines with our students trying to win the night games. Her heart is that of gold, and my memories with Mrs. O’Sullivan will be treasured for a lifetime."

Laura Hazeldine Junior School Vice Principal

Mrs. O’Sullivan has been the proof reader for this publication since long before I took over at the helm four years ago. Of course I couldn’t have her proof this year’s publication but Daphne, I promise I will still bring you the customary bar of chocolate that you take in the form of payment for your efforts. Thank you for all your help!"

Erin Jones Director of Communications and Marketing

Famous Quotes from over the years

Kindergarten student (while outside at recess): “Excuse me, are you an adult?”

Mrs. O’: “Why yes, I am actually”.

Kindergarten student: “Well you sure don’t look like one…"

Grade 5 student: (reading aloud from the novel we were studying) :

”Robin tried his best to scramble up the steep slope, but he was cucumbered by his crutches…”

Mrs. O’:

I’ll give you a hint, this is something that wasn’t around when I was a child.”

Grade 5 student: “Electricity?”

Grade 5 student:

“Mrs.O’, is a civil war one where the soldiers are polite to each other?”

Mrs.O’:

“Not exactly…”

Mrs.O’:

"Yes, boys and girls, a smith is someone who works with metal. So, if I worked with silver, for example, I’d be a..." (hopeful pause)

Students in unison: "Silversmith!”

Mrs.O’:

“Yes! And if I worked with tin I’d be a..." (another hopeful pause)

Students in unison: “ Tinsmith!”

Mrs.O’:

“Yes! And if I worked with gold, I’d be a..." (yet another hopeful pause)

Students in unison: “Gold digger!”

Mrs.O’: “Oh boy”.