π― Amy Cheah lit a candle She was a teacher, a friend, a giver of hope. Was and still is. I see my children, I see the legacy she has left. I see myself, I see the words of wisdom she shared, I see the same views we hold, I see the hope we each hope to impart on this world however small the contribution each of us can make. I will now not be a...
π― Margaret lit a candle There have been so many wonderful accomplishments, so very many successes, a wealth of hopes and dreams fulfilled, days and days and days well-lived and now a beautiful legacy of an amazing lady to celebrate. May the sweet and warm memories of Valerie encourage those whose lives she has touched. Much love and prayers. Mar...
π· Marian Mehan gave a flower How can neighbour properly impart Your open door and your open heart Cairns is not a place but a memory to treasure The Woodlands time we all shared together When gardening was a time for chat and iced tea And Wednesdays the visit from your adored family Christmas, birthdays, cyclones and little beagles lost ...
π― Sandy Astill lit a candle As a parent of two of your students, you gave me hope that the skill of language, speech and performance was, and always would be, taught traditionally and spoken as it should be. Your guidance and passion for poetry and prose was infectious. Your young students learned to appreciate the written word, to visualise th...
π― Sandy Astill lit a candle
π· Mary-Anne Walsh gave a flower Val Brosnan has always been a most significant person throughout my life. It was through her, that I developed my love and passion for teaching children in the Art of Speech. As a very young girl, I began classes with Mrs Brosnan in her home in North Cairns. She taught lessons to small groups of students, as we sat...
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