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Marion Wilzewski Bids Farewell to West Elementary School: A Heartfelt Ceremony
After a long and illustrious career at West Elementary School in Parchim, Marion Wilzewski, the beloved fourth-grade teacher, bid farewell to her students and colleagues during a poignant ceremony. Despite health issues, Marion was present for the emotional event, her eyes shining with pride as she watched her students receive their certificates.
A Warm Welcome and Heartfelt Emotions
The ceremony took place in the bright, inner area of the school, with Marion greeted by companions who exchanged warm words upon her arrival. School principal Ines Plettner, deputy principal Anja Fuessel, and the administration team warmly welcomed Marion, while some parents and members of the teaching staff could not help but wipe away tears during the heartfelt proceedings.
A Legacy of Love for Teaching
Marion expressed her deep love for teaching, sharing how she cherished witnessing her students learn and grow. As she looked around the room, filled with familiar faces and memories, she mentioned that she had the pictures of the first day of school in her head.
The students, accompanied by applause from all present, sang songs to honour their teacher, their voices echoing through the school halls. Marion, in turn, looked proudly at the children she had taught for the past year, some of whom will be moving on to the newly opened Goethe School starting September 8th.
A Fairy Tale of Friendship
School principal Ines Plettner conveyed an Albanian fairy tale to the children, emphasizing the importance of sticking together and supporting one another, much like Marion had done throughout her time at West Elementary School. The story served as a fitting reminder of Marion's impact on her students and the school community.
A Bittersweet Farewell
As the ceremony drew to a close, the fourth-graders said their goodbyes to their teachers before embarking on their summer holidays. The atmosphere was filled with emotions, applause, and a sense of accomplishment. Marion Wilzewski's retirement from West Elementary School marks the end of an era, but her legacy of dedication, kindness, and excellence will live on in the hearts and minds of all who were fortunate enough to have known her.
We wish Marion all the best in her retirement and look forward to hearing about the exciting new chapters ahead!
Marion Wilzewski, reflecting on her time at West Elementary School, discussed the significance of her work, highlighting her passion for education-and-self-development and the unique lifestyle it offered.During the ceremony, relationships were strengthened further as colleagues, parents, and students shared heartfelt emotions, celebrating both Marion's contributions and the bonds formed over the years.
