Much-loved Herefordshire school crossing officer retires after 25 years
Elizabeth Fishpool, who has been helping children get to school safely since 1996 will be enjoying a well-deserved retirement
Gorsley Goff Primary School has said their goodbye's to Liz Fishpool, who has been working as a School Crossing Patrol Officer for 25 years.
After a quarter of a century, Liz has decided to enjoy her well-earned retirement as of the end of this school term, and Gorsley Goffs held a special assembly on the 15th December to acknowledge her work in getting children and parents to and from school safely.
She was presented with a 25 year service badge and a bunch of flowers.
Liz works on a busy crossing but she has been there without fail, rain or shine, week in and week out. Liz has also volunteered at the school for a number of years, whether it be helping the children in the classroom, keeping staff supplied with milk, tea and coffee, or helping to keep the school entrance safe by putting out parking pals, the child-like signs used to encourage parents to park considerately.
Councilor Ange Tyler, the Cabinet member for Housing, regulatory services and community safety says "Liz has been an incredibly popular figure at Gorsley Goffs over the years, and is always inundated with flowers and gifts, along with grateful thanks from children and parents. 25 years of service is a huge achievement, and we are delighted to help recognise Liz’s valuable contribution to keeping children safe, and wish her a wonderful retirement."