Retirement of Mrs Barbara Jones
Posted on July 08, 2022
Mrs Jones retires at the end of this term, ending a 40 year career at Macleans College.
Mrs Jones began teaching Mathematics at Macleans in 1982. She quickly proved herself to be an excellent teacher and was given further responsibilities.
Mrs Jones took two periods of maternity leave to have her sons but each time returned to teach Mathematics at Macleans. Mrs Jones became Head of the Mathematics Faculty due to her professionalism, hard work and organisational skills. Highly complimentary letters from foundation principal Colin Prentice remain on her file today. Mrs Jones took a change in direction later in her career and became a Careers Counsellor and later became Head of Department, Careers.
On the extra-curricular front Mrs Jones has been a crucial part of school productions throughout her time at Macleans. She is a highly talented seamstress and produced hundreds of costumes for our acclaimed musical productions.
Mrs Jones is retiring to the Bay of Plenty and we wish her all the very best. We sincerely thank her for her years of outstanding and dedicated service to our school and students. Mrs Jones will be greatly missed by her colleagues and friends.
Virtue Mine Honour.
