18/12/2025
Last night we celebrated Robyn, who is coming to the end of her formal teaching years after an incredible amount of time teaching, and transitioning into our Kindergarten Admin position.
This is our Marie McFarland team, current and past graduates haha. (Charlene & Craig) x
With a little planning behind the scenes, and with Robynās daughter visiting from Adelaide, the wider whÄnau were coordinated, including her brother, his wife and children, and her father. Robyn was then driven to dinner after singing with her choir group at Majestic Square.
We were lucky to have visits from our Senior Teacher Katie, and coincidentally Mandy was in town and came to acknowledge Robyn and the crew.
It was a beautiful āsurpriseā for our beloved Robyn and a well-deserved recognition of all that she has done in education. Robynās commitment to the kindergarten profession, her passion for tamariki, and her dedication to teaching over so many years has shaped countless children, families, and teachers along the way. But especially, this acknowledgement was for what she has meant to us as a teaching whÄnau since being together. We are so grateful that we still get to keep Robyn in our team, and we know she is going to be an incredible Admin.
We also surprised her with a special acknowledgement at our Christmas party on Monday at the Boys and Girls Gym Club, in front of all our whÄnau and tamariki.
Acknowledging Robyn in front of her three grandchildren, her husband, and her children was incredibly special to us. Even though Robyn never wants any fuss, it felt important to honour her surrounded by the people she loves most.
I hope Iām still rocking it like you, Robyn, when Iām 70. You are a true inspiration. We love you.
Arohanui,
The Marie McFarland Crew x
