Evening of Appreciation

The Keralan Community Nottingham have held Miss Reilly (Headteacher of St. Margaret Clitherow School, Bestwood Park, Nottingham for 29 years) in such high esteem, that on news of her forthcoming retirement they decided to mark it with an Evening of Appreciation at the Good Shepherd Parish Assembly Rooms. Accordingly, a day of preparation transformed the entrance and Marian Hall with Festive balloons and decorations complimenting the existing décor for the Coronation parties that have been taking place, as well as a sumptuous meal of Keralan delicacies that was enjoyed by all. A great crowd assembled to welcome Miss Reilly, her sister and nieces and great nieces and nephews in what became a tremendous evening of appreciation in which Miss Reilly was gifted with flowers, gifts and accolade describing her as generous of time and talent; always smiling and welcoming, immediate in encouragement and advice and a tremendous support to so many of the children, many of whom now in early adulthood have achieved great positions in the modern world thanks to the ground work of St. Margaret Clitherow School under her guidance. Current and past pupils joined together in song to accolade Miss Christine Reilly on her achievements and to wish her well for the future.

The school will arrange its own “farewell” towards the end of the summer term. Well done Miss Reilly!

Fr Philip Ziomek