Saltus Grammar School - Yearbook (Hamilton, Bermuda)

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FROM THE HEADMASTER 1 During the course of my professional life I have been privileged to meet and work alongside many fine teachers and indeed one of the many rewarding aspects of my involverhent with Saltus is that we do have staff of a very high calibre whose contribu- tion to the school far transcends the norm in terms of the depth of their commitment and their willingness to give of their time and of themselves in the interests of the students. In addition I have, on occasion, had that unique pleasure of knowing some truly exceptional teachers who only combine a high degree of professionalism with a genuine love and care for all the pupils in their charge but also selflessly devote their entire lives to the schools in which they teach. Such a teacher is Mrs. Mary Hopkins who retires this year as Headteacher of Cavendish after a lifetime of service to the school. It needs few words from me to sing her praises because all who have ever come into contact with her down the years, whether as pupils, parents or colleagues will have their own special memories and will know the extent of our debt to her. Mrs. Hopkins has had no children of her own but the succession of pupils who have passed through her hands have all been ' her family ' , and have gained immeasurably from the relation- ship. Mrs. Hopkins is currently unwell, but it is my hope that by the time you read this she will have returned to full health. I know that you would all like to join me in acknowledging our great debt to her and in wishing her a healthy, happy and fulfilling retirement. Christa McAuliffe, shortly before her tragic doatii in the ill-fated space shuttle, Challenger , said that because she was a teacher, she had ' touched the future . The work that Mrs. Hopkins has done with so many generations of pupils in their important formative years will continue to bear fruit for many decades to come and she will long hold a place in the hearts and minds of all who know her. 1

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TRUSTEES D. Anfossi, Esq. - Chairman J. Amos, Esq. J. Burland, Esq. Dr. D.E. Campbell H.C.D. Cox, Esq. N.B. Dill, Jr., Esq. F.J. Gosling, M.B.E. C.E. Pearman, Esq. Dr. E.S.D. Ratteray D.C. Selley, Esq. L. Simmons, Esq. D. Tolaram, Esq. G. Titterton, Esq. Saltus Grammar School Bursar: Mr. G. Rosser

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Even our first old School House on Mount Hill could not discourage dedicated teaching. 1961 School photograph. 65 pupils. 3 teaching staff. With Class 3 as a teaching headmistress. 2