LYNDHURST Primary School outgoing principal Dr Sara Moodley hosted a heartwarming thanksgiving for people that have had an impact in her 42 years in education.

The thanksgiving, which was nothing short of extravagant, was attended by her seniors in the department of education, colleagues, former colleagues, friends, and family.

Dr Moodley’s teaching career began in 1983 as a Level 1 teacher at Parklands Primary School.

She taught at the school for 19 years before getting appointed as the head of the department at Mariannpark Primary School, a post which she served with passion and pride for 14 years, under the leadership of Mrs P Naidoo and Dr R Neerachund.

She was then promoted to deputy principal at North Crest Primary School in Durban North in 2015.

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“Serving as deputy principal for two and a half years at North Crest Primary School together with my 31 years of experience formed a training ground for my new post as principal at Lyndhurst Primary School.”

Dr Moodley said, “It was love for the children that attracted me to the profession of teaching.

“Observing children and teachers grow and develop in multifaceted ways is what I love the most about teaching and leading.”

Dr Moodley said the highlight of her career was achieving her PhD in Education Leadership and Management and serving as principal of Lyndhurst Primary School.

“My 42-year journey in education has been very rewarding. It is the greatest joy to experience the promises of God come to pass in your life. God has done exceedingly, abundantly more than I can think or imagine.”

Although she is excited that she is retiring, she said she will miss most her interaction with learners and the collaboration with school management team, teachers, parents, and the departmental officials, especially her circuit manager, Miss HN Msomi.

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“My plan is to rest, relax and travel the world. To dedicate my life work for the Lord.”

She thanked God for all the parents, staff and learners that walked with her and supported her in little and big ways over the past 42 years.

Dr Moodley added that the spirit of Ubuntu has boldly prevailed since her appointment as a level 1 educator in January 1983 and over the years that she has served as a Level 1 educator, departmental head, deputy principal and now principal of Lyndhurst Primary School since July 23, 2017.

“I am what I am because of who we all are. The human virtues, compassion, humanity and unconditional support of many people at different levels have encouraged and motivated me to do my best and has made my leadership at all schools, and especially at Lyndhurst, my greatest joy!”

She advises people to work hard in whatever they do and reach for the stars.

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