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Graham...enjoy your retirement and your sleep-ins.  Principals appreciated the endless hours you spent above and beyond what you were paid to do, supporting them with your expert guidance and wisdom.  Cheers mate, Steve Hayward, Green Island School.

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Graham...enjoy your retirement and your sleep-ins.  Principals appreciated the endless hours you spent above and beyond what you were paid to do, supporting them with your expert guidance and wisdom.  Cheers mate, Steve Hayward, Green Island School.

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Graham, I will miss your humour, openness and willingness to 'tell it as it is', all qualities I admire.
Enjoy your retirement.
Ngā mihi nui
Lisa Dillon-Roberts
Merrin

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Thank you for everything that you have done to support Principals in Otago.  I am really sorry that I can't make it up to your farewell, but will be thinking of you on Friday. Enjoy retirement, and fabulous times at Akaroa. Please keep in touch as I will miss our catch-ups!!!!
Steph

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Thank you for the support and commitment you have shown to principals and to education during your long career. Go well and take some time for you!
Julie

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Well you, what am I going to do without your warped sense of humor at the other end of the line?  It's been a blast bud and I thank you so much for your listening ear and sound advice over the years.  I'll miss your humor, your wisdom, your loud shirts, your support, your kindness, your grounding me when I'm not so grounded, your knowledge and most of all your friendship.  Team dinners just won't be the same without you & Bev.  Take care my friend and enjoy the next phase.
You know you're always welcome to pop in if you're down South.
Big hugs
Ainslie

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All the very best Graham.  Thank you for all the support and guidance you have dedicated to the Principals of NZ.  Take care and enjoy the stage of your journey.

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All the very best Graham.  Thank you for all the support and guidance you have dedicated to the Principals of NZ.  Take care and enjoy the stage of your journey.

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Michelle Spencer
Rapaura School.

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Damn it, Graham,

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Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari he toa takitini

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Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari he toa takitini

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Strength is not from the individual, but from the group. Thank you Graham for your support and for keeping us strong. Enjoy the beginning of the next phase of your life.
Ngā mihi nui
Mark Ashmore-Smith
Ouruhia

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Thank you so much for your support and efforts on my behalf and those of us in small isolated schools.
Enjoy your well-earned retirement - kia kaha
Nga manaakitanga
Peter King
Maruia School

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Thank you Graham for your many years of dedicated service to Principals. As a small school principal it was always extremely reassuring to know there was someone I could ask and reassuring to know the advice I was given was sound. You will be missed.
Kind regards
Tracy Richmond
Omakau School

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Thank you so much for supporting us as leaders in our schools over such a significant and important period. It's always great to know there is someone out there dedicated to caring about us and ensuring we get the very best advice and understanding. Enjoy your retirement and all the enrichment it will bring.
Ngā mihi nui
Shelley Wilde

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Thank you for all your time, support and commitment to looking after the well being of so many principals. Your wisdom and knowledge will be missed. Have a well deserved retirement.
Best wishes
Marg Trotter

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All the very best Graham from all of us here at St Mary's School in Hokitika. Please call in and see us if you are over this way whitebaiting:) Enjoy your retirement.

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All the very best Graham from all of us here at St Mary's School in Hokitika. Please call in and see us if you are over this way whitebaiting:) Enjoy your retirement.

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Take care Karen Payne

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As a first time principal here on the Chathams Islands, I will not  forget our first phone conversation that lasted for over 45 mins. You were the first support to make contact and it was so appreciated.
Ngā mihi nui
Vicky Biltcliff

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Hi Graham. Congratulations on your successful career as you now reflect and take that well earned time for you and your family. Thank you for your genuine support and wisdom. It has always been much appreciated. All the best.
Dianne Prendergast
Springston School

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It’s a long time since our Teachers College day’s mid seventies Graham. You have always been such a cheerful, approachable and professional colleague. Thanks for your great company and your sage advice when I have asked. I wish you a wonderful retirement over in sunny Akaroa.
Kia kaha
Sandra Smith

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All the best for the future Graham. I have appreciated your advice when it was needed. You have been a great support over the years.  Enjoy your retirement, take care.
Christine

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Thank you for your ready smile and constant positive support of principals. You established strong relationships with so many principals - as evidenced here. I appreciated being able to call you when I had a tricky question and you were always pragmatic in your advice. All the very best.
Sandy Hastings

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You have been an enormous support to many Principals over the time that you have been the PSO.  Your wisdom accumulated over those years will be hard to replace. Enjoy retirement doing just what you want to.
All the best,
Kay Stevens

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Thank you for your support, words of wisdom, thoughtfulness and your dedication to the profession.  Enjoy your retirement.
Ngā mihi nui - Jenny Washington Te Ara Maurea Roydvale School

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Thank you for your support, always giving generously of your time to answer my questions and offering such sage advice. A real support as a Beginning Principal:)
All the best
Bruce Ellison

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Wow Graham what an achievement.
We will miss hour wisdom and advice. Enjoy your retirement. It is well deserved. Take care Kim Scott.

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Malo, Greg. Well done - long years being caring, supportive and challenging and difficult!   A job worth doing and a job well done.  All the best.  Geoff Siave

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Kia ora, well done with all the mahi you have achieved for us over the last 5 years! All the best.
Susan

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Thank you for your wonderful support and your sound advice. All the best.
Claire Peters
St Peter Chanel School

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Thank you for all your support over the years. Go and enjoy a well deserved retirement.
Rachel King
Kaniere School

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Graham- go forth and enjoy. Many thanks for the support and enthusiasm of the past years. Warm regards

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Graham- go forth and enjoy. Many thanks for the support and enthusiasm of the past years. Warm regards

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Peter Melrose Hampstead School

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Thank you Graham for your sound advice over the years and ability to keep your head when all those around you are losing theirs! Your support of the person within the principal matters. Thank you. Christian Couper -Little River School.

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NZEI has had an amazing ambassador in you Graham.  For so many years you have given your heart, soul and sense of humour generously.   Take care, no doubt we will see you around.
All the best
Rob Callaghan

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Thanks for the collegiality, advice and laughs over the last 40 years. Long journey since the days of The Teacher's College Student Exec you rebel. Now take some time to relax, enjoy the occasional Pinot on the Akaroa sundeck and reflect on a job well done!
Slainte
Pete Bradley

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I've really appreciate all your support. Enjoy some 'you' time now.
Best wishes
Sean Bailey
Lemonwood Grove School

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All the best for a well deserved retirement. I've appreciated all the support you have given me - especially as a beginning principal. Love the shirts too!

Best wishes
Mike Molloy

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Thanks for all your efforts on our behalf
Brent
Mornington School

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I greatly appreciate your time, energy and advice over the last many years! You have been a wonderful champion for our profession and always presented information in an interesting and passionate way. All the very best Graham
Jason Miles
-Kaiapoi North

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Best wishes for a happy retirement. Thank you for your wisdom. Your suppowas invaluable. Chris Gladstone - Nelson

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All the very best ! Thank you so much for your wise counsel and all the years of continuous support for the profession!
Thank you for always being so positive ina tricky job !
Gretchen Smith
Wharenui

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Thanks Graham for your continuous support of Principals in the profession, it's been great being able to 'chew the fat' with you over the phone!
Sarah
Poolburn

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Thank you for all the guidance and wise comments over the years. Make sure you do things in your own time now and at your own pace. Rest up well as you truly deserve it. Kia Kaha
Tim
RPS

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Always appreciated you advice and general input over the years. Always a helpful word. All the best wishes for what lies ahead.
Kelvin Woodley - Tapawera

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Thank you for always being an understanding and listening ear to Principals in rural areas over the years. We've always appreciated your advice and warm support.
Kind Regards,
Lynette

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Wishing you all the very best for your retirement. Thank you for your wonderful support over the years.
Take care
Debbie

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You have always been service with a smile Graham whether IT support years ago and then Principal support. Enjoy a well earned retirement.
Roger
Pegasus Bay

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Thanks very much for your advocacy for all of us. We are not always the easiest group to deal with, but you have always supported us well.

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Thanks very much for your advocacy for all of us. We are not always the easiest group to deal with, but you have always supported us well.

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Thanks for all your support over the years we have worked together. All the best for your retirement. David

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Thanks for all your support over the years we have worked together. All the best for your retirement. David

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Hi there Graham - enjoy some time with Bev! All the very best to you both for your future and thanks for all your time and efforts over the years. All the best, Chris Bascand - Lower Moutere

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Wishing you a long retirement full of fun and adventure, sprinkled with memories of the great work you did for all of us as NZEI representative. 

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Wishing you a long retirement full of fun and adventure, sprinkled with memories of the great work you did for all of us as NZEI representative. 

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Heard you are on the mend. Good to know. Thanks for your insights into how things track. Drop in for a visit if you are passing. Kia kaha Brent Godfery

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We certainly took up our fair share of your time throughout the merger process! I have very much appreciated your calm approach and wise advice.
Ngā mihi.
Liz Weir
Rāwhiti School

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It will take a few months to stop wondering how you are going to help us Graham. Have always appreciated your organisation, knowledge and ability to grasp the situation and take approriate action. You were good at your job Graham and it is not an easy one.

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It will take a few months to stop wondering how you are going to help us Graham. Have always appreciated your organisation, knowledge and ability to grasp the situation and take approriate action. You were good at your job Graham and it is not an easy one.

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Paddy Ford
Balclutha

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All the best and thank you for all you have done for Principals around NZ.
Jo McKay
Holy Family Catholic School
Wanaka

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Thank you for ll your support over the years. All the best for your retirement. Take it easy.

Mike Chch East School

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Thanks for all your advice and support over the many years on the Coast and Canterbury. Enjoy your retirement take it easy.
Yvonne Blair

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Hi Graham, thanks for all your support with NLGs, reference groups in Southland. And all the laughs. Enjoy retirement.

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Hi Graham, thanks for all your support with NLGs, reference groups in Southland. And all the laughs. Enjoy retirement.

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Peter Hopwood
Donovan Primary
Invercargill

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Thank you so much for all your knowledge and support and for always being there at the end of the phone.   I wish you all the best for your retirement.
Hilary
Millers Flat School

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Thanks for your tireless work and support and for making yourself known by popping in to school when you were passing. Have a great retirement! Your work will be missed! Tina Makikihi School

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All the very best for a relaxing retirement. It's been a few years now since those days at St. Martins. I'll be doing the same in 6 months time. Enjoy!
Karen Kellaway
Canvastown

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Thanks for all you have done over the years for principals. You always had a
calm, pragmatic and honest response to queries, even if it wasn't what we wanted to hear at times.  And I agree with Mary about that twinkle in the eye! Well done on many years of commitment and hard work to support Principals in a very wide region.  All the best for your retirement.
Smiles and hugs,
Wendy Bamford
Wanaka Primary ASchool.

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Thank you for all of the support you have given to the profession in what has been a non-supportive political climate for education. I wish you well.

Kind regards
Allan Robertson
Yaldhurst Model School

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Thank you for your support and encouragement over the years and there have been many of them! Enjoy your retirement. I will be joining you shortly. Hilary Millard Fox Glacier

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Thank you for your support and advice. Will miss having a real person on the line to chat to. All the very best mate! You are one of the good guys! Cheers

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Graham, wow, what a great support you've been over the many years. You seem to have a wonderful knack of making everyone feel special. Actually, you're the special one. Thanks so much for all your advice, reassurance, laughs and the way you have helped shape my experience as a principal. Much aroha,
Bu Windsor

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Thanks so much for your endless support for all of us. Always reassuring to know that you were there no matter what. You can feel very proud of your massive contribution to education and educators. Best wishes to you and Bev for a relaxing and enjoyable time for many, many years to come😊

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Graham, thank you so much for being a listening ear over the years.  I have wonderful memories of us laughing at Principals' Council - you always with a twinkle in your eyes.  Take care, and if you are ever in Gore,  do pop in. Take care. Mary Miller - Gore Main School.  

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Graham, thank you so much for being a listening ear over the years.  I have wonderful memories of us laughing at Principals' Council - you always with a twinkle in your eyes.  Take care, and if you are ever in Gore,  do pop in. Take care. Mary Miller - Gore Main School.  

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Graham - your calm wisdom has always been helpful in a time of need.  You've always managed to keep your 'feet in the gumboots' of the life of a principal and kept us on the straight and narrow ;-) . Enjoy your retirement with the whanau.  You're always welcome to pop in if you're in Dunedin if you miss the job ;-)  I'm sure I can share some dramas to keep you in the game!

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Graham - your calm wisdom has always been helpful in a time of need.  You've always managed to keep your 'feet in the gumboots' of the life of a principal and kept us on the straight and narrow ;-) . Enjoy your retirement with the whanau.  You're always welcome to pop in if you're in Dunedin if you miss the job ;-)  I'm sure I can share some dramas to keep you in the game!

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Nga mihi nui, Jen, St Clair School

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Thanks for all your help, Graham. No more rushing around sorting out problems! All the best. :-)

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Thanks for all your help, Graham. No more rushing around sorting out problems! All the best. :-)

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Pamela Arthurs

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Graham all the best to you my friend. Happy memories of working with you on the Rural Principals' conference in Christchurch mate. Your wisdom and knowledge will be missed. Take the best of care and enjoy every day!

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Graham all the best to you my friend. Happy memories of working with you on the Rural Principals' conference in Christchurch mate. Your wisdom and knowledge will be missed. Take the best of care and enjoy every day!

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Andrew Morrall
Rolleston School

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All the best Graham. Thank you for your recent support and professional thoughts. Take time now to forget all those issues and make the most of retirement.
Ken Heaphy
Albury

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Thanks for all your advice and mentoring over the years. I appreciated your calm wisdom. I wish you all the best in your retirement. I hope to bump into you in Akaroa. Regards Aaron Richards

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Thanks for all your years of dedication to NZEI Graham. We'll miss seeing you up our way. Enjoy your well deserved retirement.
Cheryl Wadworth, Whitney Street

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Enjoy your next life adventures Graham & your home in Akaroa. You have been a wonderful support for the principals of our region & South Island. Thank you for your great humour, your knowledge & time. Take care of you & Bev. You will be missed. Arohanui. Kia kaha. Sonya Hockley. 

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Enjoy your next life adventures Graham & your home in Akaroa. You have been a wonderful support for the principals of our region & South Island. Thank you for your great humour, your knowledge & time. Take care of you & Bev. You will be missed. Arohanui. Kia kaha. Sonya Hockley. 

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All the very best and thank you for all your hard work. John Prescott

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Thanks for all of your company, experience and wisdom over the years, Graham. I'm not sure how you'll cope without being somewhere different every week and constantly answering the phone! Best wishes to you and Bev.

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Thanks for all of your company, experience and wisdom over the years, Graham. I'm not sure how you'll cope without being somewhere different every week and constantly answering the phone! Best wishes to you and Bev.

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Wishing you all the very best, Graham. Thanks so much for all the words of wisdom and behind the scenes bits that you have done for us. Enjoy your retirement. Jo Barlow, St James

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Wishing you all the very best, Graham. Thanks so much for all the words of wisdom and behind the scenes bits that you have done for us. Enjoy your retirement. Jo Barlow, St James

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Graham has been great working with you. Even though I’m the other side of the bridge. Take care. Kate Mansfield from Glenavy

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Wishing you all the very best in your retirement

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Wishing you all the very best in your retirement

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Graham you have been an absolute pleasure to work alongside. I will miss your fab sense of humour and expertise in all things education! Enjoy your time relaxing and traveling new pathways

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Thanks for all your work on the West Coast. Much appreciated.

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Congratulations on your retirement Graham - well deserved after all your years of service!! Thank you for all your support over the years and enjoy putting your feet up!!

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All the best Graham; like others on here, I have appreciated your being  at various times the voices of reason,  wisdom and good humour (without ever resorting to "ridicule" - even though I deserved it). Your service to the profession is a legacy to be proud of; as is the manner in which you carried it out.

May your retirement be long, enjoyable, and justifiably disgraceful on the odd occasion.

Kia kaha, kia maia, kia manawanui.
Cheers mate,
Kerry

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Great skills Graham. 100 years as part of NZEI is a magnificent effort! 😉 I appreciate the time and wisdom you have shared with me over the years and wish you all the very best for whatever is on the horizon. Cheers

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Great skills Graham. 100 years as part of NZEI is a magnificent effort! 😉 I appreciate the time and wisdom you have shared with me over the years and wish you all the very best for whatever is on the horizon. Cheers

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Thanks Graham for all your wisdom, dedication and sense of humour over the years. Always very much appreciated by us all. Take care and soak (on a beach perhaps?) up that retirement. Waiau Area School staff.

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Thanks Graham for all your wisdom, dedication and sense of humour over the years. Always very much appreciated by us all. Take care and soak (on a beach perhaps?) up that retirement. Waiau Area School staff.

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Thank you for all your support, especially planning the NZEI Rural and Small Schools Conference in Queestown. Your guidance and fun helped make the event such a success. Thank you for all that you've done for Principals. Enjoy retirement.

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Thank you so much for your support and presence over the years.
I wish you all the best for the years to come.

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Thanks for bringing so much energy and a positivity to the job! Take some time now to smell the roses! All the best

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Thanks for bringing so much energy and a positivity to the job! Take some time now to smell the roses! All the best

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Thank you for all your support over the years.you have been inspirational in your role and will be sorely missed. Someone has big shoes to fill. Might see you in Akaroa sometime! Col Hammond

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Hi Graeme,
Enjoy your well earnt retirement. Thanks for all the work you have done and your involvement with Rural Principals Conferences. Regards Sue from Warepa.

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Thanks for all of your work and dedication. We have really appreciated it. Enjoy your retirement...time for 'you' time!

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Thanks for all of your work and dedication. We have really appreciated it. Enjoy your retirement...time for 'you' time!

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Thanks for all the support over the years and our chats!
Take care and I wish you all the best.
A special person you are!!

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Best wishes on a well earned retirement. Let the NZ vineyard tour begin. 🍷

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All the best for your retirement and thank you for all that you have done not only for myself but all those others that you always had a listening ear for. If you ever make it my way please stay a while.
Wendy Bishell
Pitt Island

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Happy retirement Graham !
I am extremely grateful for the wise words and support you have offered me even on Christchurch Show Day when you were relaxing in Akaroa.
Mandy O’Sullivan

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Thanks for all your support.  It has been much appreciate.
Leonie

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Do something fun with it.
All the best

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I appreciate all you have done for me.  Have a great retirement and enjoy yourself.
Lara

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It is always difficult to say goodbye to someone who would expect a hard time from someone as nice as me.
So take care, have three wines cause you always break the rules and the third one is on me. Sorry I can't be there to give you a hard time in person but my thoughts are with you and my sympathy with Bev.

Lyn