Andries Spies het vanjaar afgetree na 25 jaar as skool hoof by Laerskool Trichardt. Die Bulletin het ‘n spog geleentheid bygewoon waar daar amptelik van Mr Spies afskeid geneem is.
The Bulletin asked Karla van Deventer to write a farewell statement from the Governing Body.
Here is their farewell:
Op 29 Augustus 2024 het die beheerliggaam van Laerskool Trichardt hul formele afskeid van Mr Andries Spies en Juffrou Retha Spies geneem.
The event was beautiful and worthy of such a great and legendary man. The eighty guests were spoilt with a three-course meal in a formal setting.
Andries Spies het as Skoolhoof aan die stuur van Laerskool Trichardt gestaan vir 25 jaar. Hy het die oggend en middag skoolbus bestuur en daar was nooit ‘n taak te klein en onbelangrik vir hom nie.
As Principal he was always focused on the greater and long-term investment in the learners, the building of a reputable school for the community and a wholesome work environment for the staff.
Mr Spies het vir 25 jaar sy eie persoonlike behoeftes tweede gestel teenoor wat altyd die beste sal wees vir Laerskool Trichardt. Elke leerder maak vir hom saak en hy het ook elke leerder by die naam geken.
There will never be enough words to say properly thank you to a person who has dedicated his whole adult life to the education and development of young children. Mr Spies and his wife Mrs. Retha Spies will be greatly missed by all involved in the Laerskool Trichardt community. We can only be grateful that we had the opportunity to know them, and the privilege to have our children taught by them and to learn from their example.
We wish and pray that their retirement will be blessed and filled with great health and longevity. Laerskool Trichardt’s staff, parents and learners salute them!
