A caretaker has retired after 14 years at Hayesdown First School and has been remembered for his dedicated work in all weathers.
At a recent celebration event to mark his years of service, Tom Roughley was given several gifts to commemorate his time at the school, including a special ‘Golden Broom’ award.
The children also sang You’ll Never Walk Alone, celebrating his Liverpudlian roots and love of Liverpool Football Club.
The school described Tom as an ‘exceptional caretaker and custodian’ who would work in all weathers to ensure the lights were on and the site remained safe, warm and secure.
A spokesperson for the school, Charlotte Button, said, “We held a special assembly to show our gratitude, starting with a poem read by the children in Year 4. This was followed by a specially adapted song sung by the staff, Retire/Together – a re-worked version of Go West/Together by the Pet Shop Boys.
“Without fail, he attended every day – come wind, rain, snow or sun, except for the time he broke his thumbs putting our stage away. He has shown great pride in his work and care for Hayesdown First School and we wanted to say a great big thank you. He will be missed.”
