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THE END OF AN ERA MFAREWELL MAUREEN BARRETT
aureen Barrett rst joined Southwell’s kitchen staff in 1985, when she was employed by Mrs Roberts as part of
the weekend team. Moss Marshall was Headmaster and John Otley was the Boarding House Master.
During her time at Southwell Maureen, who arrives at school close to an hour before she is due to start, has not
only helped feed hungry, homesick boarders, she has stacked wood, cleaned spouting (before the days of OSH!) washed muddy rugby shirts and mastered the water blaster.
Over the years Maureen has seen many changes in the dining room. In the early days, no one had heard of a dietician, or needed one. The current menu is ‘posh’ according to Maureen and it would amaze past boarders. Gone are the days of repetitive stews, mince, sausages and porridge, though the traditional roast meal is still a rm favourite with current boarders.
Maureen is looking forward to returning ‘home’ to Taranaki where she was bought up and has a large family base. She will be joining her son Craig and his family, and is excited to be able to spend time with her granddaughters.
Maureen, we will miss you dashing
around Southwell at 100 miles an hour.
We will miss your ability to get things
Maureen being recognised for 30 years of service at the Staff Service Awards in 2017
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arrival of their daughter Macy (pictured left), a gorgeous little sister for Mila.
We also extend our congratulations to Tamsyn McGarva on her engagement to Jack, and to Miriam Ellis on her engagement to Phillip. We wish you joy and happiness for your futures.
well and thank you for your 33 years of loyalty and dedication to our School. What a remarkable achievement!
The photo above captures Maureen’s
Salisbury spirit and in the photo on the right, she is pictured with former chef, and valued friend, Ralph Jellett.
Congratulations to Elliot Tiffany, on being awarded Junior Coach of the Year, at the Waikato Rugby Union Awards.
e extend our warmest congratulations to Laura Stewart, and her husband Pete, who celebrated the
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