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Shirl, I wish you all the best as you embark on this new chapter of your life.  Homestead will not be the same without you!  All the best with your renos and adventures!  The best is yet to come! xo Lori L.

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Shirl, I wish you all the best as you embark on this new chapter of your life.  Homestead will not be the same without you!  All the best with your renos and adventures!  The best is yet to come! xo Lori L.

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Enjoy some rest and time for yourself, you deserve it. all the best to you from Kevin and the custodial team

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Enjoy some rest and time for yourself, you deserve it. all the best to you from Kevin and the custodial team

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Shirley, Homestead just won’t feel the same without you. I wish you all the best on your retirement and know you’ll be living it up with many new adventures!!  Xo Hana

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HPS is going to miss you! Wishing you all the best of everything this next chapter has in store for you. Just think of all the outdoor time you'll have now!?! And the Packers will be the receivers of your undivided focus! Cheers to you!

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HPS is going to miss you! Wishing you all the best of everything this next chapter has in store for you. Just think of all the outdoor time you'll have now!?! And the Packers will be the receivers of your undivided focus! Cheers to you!

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Big hugs, Theresa

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All the best for an amazing retirement! Enjoy your long weekends! Lindy xo  

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All the best for an amazing retirement! Enjoy your long weekends! Lindy xo  

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Life is a circle.  The end of one journey is the beginning of the next.  You will be very much missed at Homestead but wishing you all the best on this next adventure!
Yasmin

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You have been a part of many celebrations at Homestead and now we celebrate YOU!

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You have been a part of many celebrations at Homestead and now we celebrate YOU!

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Yasmin

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I don't have random pictures of you...and I totally regret it, as this would have been the best opportunity ever to use them! Thanks for helping me in my first grade 3 year! Give me your supply number ASAP, I need a week in October.

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I don't have random pictures of you...and I totally regret it, as this would have been the best opportunity ever to use them! Thanks for helping me in my first grade 3 year! Give me your supply number ASAP, I need a week in October.

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All the best!
Mike

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On to the next chapter. Enjoy the time with your family, and all that spare time. Hm what will you do? It was a pleasure working with you. Amy xo

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You are such a wonderful person, friend, colleague and teacher. Always embracing the moment. We will miss your broomstick at Halloween, your wonderful outfits for the Old Britannia School House, and of course your smile. You have made a difference in the lives of many. Enjoy the next chapter in your life.

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You are such a wonderful person, friend, colleague and teacher. Always embracing the moment. We will miss your broomstick at Halloween, your wonderful outfits for the Old Britannia School House, and of course your smile. You have made a difference in the lives of many. Enjoy the next chapter in your life.

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Laurie

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My fondest memory - I will never forget the day Mrs. Clarkson came to my rescue.  A bird flew into my classroom and startled me!  Mrs. Clarkson fearlessly swooped into my room and gently guided the bird to the window and back outside - MY HERO!    

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My fondest memory - I will never forget the day Mrs. Clarkson came to my rescue.  A bird flew into my classroom and startled me!  Mrs. Clarkson fearlessly swooped into my room and gently guided the bird to the window and back outside - MY HERO!    

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All the best Shirley,
Laura

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Best wishes Shirley on your retirement!  Enjoy the well deserved rest and take the time to do things just for you.  You have contributed so much to education and you will be missed.

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Best wishes Shirley on your retirement!  Enjoy the well deserved rest and take the time to do things just for you.  You have contributed so much to education and you will be missed.

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xoxoxo  Lynne

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Shirley, you are an exceptional teacher and a very wonderful and caring person. It has been a pleasure working with you and learning from you. Homestead will not be the same without you. I will miss you greatly. I wish all the best in your retirement. You deserve it.

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Shirley, you are an exceptional teacher and a very wonderful and caring person. It has been a pleasure working with you and learning from you. Homestead will not be the same without you. I will miss you greatly. I wish all the best in your retirement. You deserve it.

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Ian

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Forty-two years as an educator is an incredible accomplishment!  I cannot imagine the number of young people who have been guided, loved and supported by you throughout your career! Shirley your influence will be missed by students and staff, but now your time is your own!  Wishing you the best as you continue your journey!

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Forty-two years as an educator is an incredible accomplishment!  I cannot imagine the number of young people who have been guided, loved and supported by you throughout your career! Shirley your influence will be missed by students and staff, but now your time is your own!  Wishing you the best as you continue your journey!

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Debbie

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"You don't have to be a star baby, to be in my show", " Don't go breaking my heart" songs heard on the radio circa 1976......42 years ago. Time to "Let it roll...down the highway"
Keep your terrible towel waving!
Cheers,
Steve Booth

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Very few people have dedicated themselves to their job the way that you have.
Now it's time to take some time for yourself. Travel, relax and enjoy life, you deserve it.
We will miss you Shirley.

Jenn, Cynthia and Dawn

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Had a great start here at Homestead years ago! Working with you and having you as a Grade 3 chair helped me learn a lot, Shirley! Will always cherish those memories!!

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Had a great start here at Homestead years ago! Working with you and having you as a Grade 3 chair helped me learn a lot, Shirley! Will always cherish those memories!!

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Meera :)

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Shirley, I loved working in your class so many years ago. You are an exceptional teacher who has never lost the zest to teach with passion. You are admired by so many. You will be missed at Homestead. I wish you all the best as you begin this next chapter of your life. Lots of love, Andrea XO

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Shirley, I loved working in your class so many years ago. You are an exceptional teacher who has never lost the zest to teach with passion. You are admired by so many. You will be missed at Homestead. I wish you all the best as you begin this next chapter of your life. Lots of love, Andrea XO

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It was an honour to have worked with you. Your passion and dedication to this job is so admirable. You will be greatly missed and I wish you all the best for what is to come. Kelly XO

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It was an honour to have worked with you. Your passion and dedication to this job is so admirable. You will be greatly missed and I wish you all the best for what is to come. Kelly XO

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Homestead will not be the same with out you. On to new adventures and lazy days. All the best. Amy :) xo 

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Homestead will not be the same with out you. On to new adventures and lazy days. All the best. Amy :) xo 

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You have been an example to us all of perseverance, patience, dedication,wisdom and every other good thing a teacher could be.  All the best to you, Nancy Gibson

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You have been an example to us all of perseverance, patience, dedication,wisdom and every other good thing a teacher could be.  All the best to you, Nancy Gibson

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Congratulations on your well-deserved retirement!  After 42 years of teaching, it’s time for you to relax and enjoy!  Love, Trisha

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"Mrs Clarkson has been teaching for 42 years and Mrs. Hunter has taught with her for 15 years.  Represent the number of years they have been teaching together as a fraction.  Now convert it to a decimal."
Thanks for your collaboration in teaching and your friendship in life.  Janine

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Shirley, you are such an inspiration to us all. I loved working with you. All the best on the next chapter of your life! You will be missed. xoxo

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Shirley, you are such an inspiration to us all. I loved working with you. All the best on the next chapter of your life! You will be missed. xoxo

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Afshan

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The amazing cake that Andrea, Shirley's daughter, made.  Such talent!

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The amazing cake that Andrea, Shirley's daughter, made.  Such talent!

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A very special Shirley Clarkson "Monday News" delivered by Indira

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A very special Shirley Clarkson "Monday News" delivered by Indira

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As Shirley has seen many of her students over the years wear the Dunce cap on their visits to the Old Britannia Schoolhouse, we thought it was her turn.  Her Dunce cap is special though because Shirley is "A Homestead Pioneer."

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This gift is something that we hope will go with you wherever your next journey takes you and as you look at it, we hope you will fondly remember and realizes the lives you have touched. You have made an impact on your students, their parents, and your colleagues and friends. 42 years is an amazing accomplishment that shows your dedication to the profession and we hope that as you sit in your garden, you are reminded of the influence you have had on so many.

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Enjoy your very well deserved retirement!!!!! Please keep us in the loop with your adventures and visit!!! 😊😊😊

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Enjoy your very well deserved retirement!!!!! Please keep us in the loop with your adventures and visit!!! 😊😊😊

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Christine

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Thank you for your guidance and wisdom over the years. I have learned so much from you! I wish you all the best on your new endeavours. 

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Thank you for your guidance and wisdom over the years. I have learned so much from you! I wish you all the best on your new endeavours. 

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Casey

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Congratulations Shirley and all the very best on your next chapter! It was a great pleasure working with you, thank you for all your help and guidance over the past years. You're a great source of inspiration, enjoy your well deserved retirement, xo, Niki

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Congratulations Shirley and all the very best on your next chapter! It was a great pleasure working with you, thank you for all your help and guidance over the past years. You're a great source of inspiration, enjoy your well deserved retirement, xo, Niki

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I consider myself very lucky to have had the privilege to work with you. You took me under your wing when I was a new grade 3 teacher who really didn't have a clue.  You gently guided me and gave me encouragement when you knew I needed it. You were always willing to listen and give advice with challenges along the way. When I became a new mom you comforted me and reassured me that I was on the right track.  Seeing you with your family at your retirement dinner was just beautiful! It is time to focus on you. We wish you all the very best. Lots of Love, Lynsey

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I will miss seeing your smiling face throughout the halls of Homestead! May you enjoy every minute of your retired days!
Xoxo
Lindsay M

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Wishing you all the best on your retirement! It was so easy to see how much you enjoyed your job. I hope you enjoy your retirement as much, if not more than your years of teaching! Stay healthy and happy. You will be missed! Elaine

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A few pics of your retirement and last day!! All the best! Lori Lofto xoxo

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A memorable pic with an iconic educator.... a living legend💝! Shirley, you’ll be dearly missed!