Ballakermeen High School has said a fond farewell to librarian Ros, who retires after many years at the school.
Colleagues and students have paid tribute to Ros for creating a welcoming and inclusive library environment where generations of young people have felt inspired to read more widely and try new genres.
From Bookbuzz and World Book Day to the annual Reading Challenge and poetry competitions, Ros has been involved in a huge range of initiatives.
National Poetry Day was a particular highlight, with Ros handing out poems across the school to students and staff alike. Her Harry Potter week decorations transformed the fiction library into a magical space filled with props, costumes and wizarding books.
Puzzles
In her parting message to the school, Ros said: “I’ve loved being the librarian, helping you with reading and choosing books, finding information, doing jigsaw puzzles in the fiction library, running competitions at Christmas and for World Book Day and handing out poems on National Poetry Day.
“It’s been a lot of hard work, but fun too, and I just want to say goodbye to you all. Please keep using the library, keep reading and I wish you all the very best for your future, wherever that may take you.”
The school wishes Ros a happy and well-deserved retirement.