School’s out! And as most pupils and staff look forward to a deserved summer break, some long-serving stalwarts have celebrated working their final day in their jobs.
We’ve looked back into our archives to find pictures of much-loved staff, teachers, teaching assistants and dinner ladies.
Have a look to see who you recognise as we take a trip down memory lane.

21. Looking back at retirements from our schools
Wollaston - retirement Janet Knight and Maureen Hughes 2006 Photo: Michael Jones

22. Looking back at retirements from our schools
Headteacher Julia Havlickova retiring from Pytchley Endowed CE Primary School. retires 2019 Photo: Alison Bagley

23. Looking back at retirements from our schools
Kettering, Wren Spinney School, retirement of Frances O'Callaghan with some of her students and fellow Teaching Assistant Lorraine Hill. 2008 Photo: Alison Bagley

24. Looking back at retirements from our schools
Kettering, Hawthorn Community Primary School, retirement of Head Teacher Richard Hall, marked by dress up as Richard Hall day. Mr Hall with Harvey Reed, 10, Molly Keenan, 10, Amy Ball, 9, George Blatherwick, 7, and Annabel Sherratt, 6. 2008 Photo: Alison Bagley

