Goodbye Mrs Smith worship
Date: 17th Nov 2022 @ 11:39pm
We held a lovely celebration assembly for Mrs Smith on her last day at school. Celebrating Mrs Smith following God's plan for her after 17 years at Bretherton.
We shared our celebration poem
When Mrs Smith said she was leaving, I said to myself oh no!
What would we do without her, we were sure to feel hollow.
But then she said that it was time for her and to do fun things
So there was nothing for it than to give her back her wings
It got me thinking that although times like this can make us feel sad
What we really needed to do, is celebrate her time with us and feel glad.
So many memories, lots of fun and joy,we’ve all made across the years,
Lots of time together in worship, class and meetings have wiped away our tears
We’ll start with Robinwood and Mrs Smith escapade on the big swing,
Singing chop chop banana as she was released with the spring
In the evening games, competitive she was, racing to answer so the teachers would win
Wrapping Mrs Allchurch up in toilet roll and squeezing through a hoop, she had a big grin
She is an accomplished climber, scaling up the wall quick and fast
Don’t get her as a partner, as blink and she’ll be passed
Running Experience Christmas, Pentecost and Easter too
Where did she keep all the props, I’m sure we wish we knew!
Mrs Smith loves fitness, running down back lane, with Year 6and Mrs Rowley when she can
Table tennis in the school hall, and preparing netball winners was her plan
Many Year 6 traditions took root in Mrs Smith’s mind,
Trips to Southport, Stockport Air Raid Museum, donations to SLEAP and the Food bank were really kind
Making sugar butties and recipes of scones using war time rations
Grammar, fractions and pilgrimages in RE, she makes it happen
But for now we’ll have to be happy with our memories and joint smiles
Knowing that while her legacy lives on, she’ll be walking in the lakes, up hills and over styles
Maybe some sailing and walking in Italy, travelling through Germany, enjoying the view
Maybe helping others in different ways than teaching, who knows what the future will bring true.
What we do know for sure is that Mrs Smith’s next chapter is here
and we will continue working hard and having fun for the rest of this school year
But something is definitely true, that we ‘ve no reason to be sad or blue
As we’ve got friendship courage, thankfulness, hope and love to see us through
Mrs Smith will take with her a piece of Bretherton in her heart,
We will hold our memories dear as she departs
With a hip hip hurray and the loudest three cheers,
We will remember the good times for a good many years
We will continue to walk in the footsteps of Jesus, although travelling our separate ways
We will continue to learn, grow, achieve and flourish in God’s love we pray
So let’s end by celebrating Mrs Smith , our teachers, parent and the children of Bretherton Endowed
Who each and every day, in their words, actions and learning make us proud
Goodbye and Good luck
We will miss you