Goodbye, Mr. Chips is a novel by James Hilton, first published in 1934.
The novel tells the story of a much-loved schoolteacher, Arthur Chipping (“Chips”) through the long years of his tenure at Brookfield, the fictional boys’ public boarding school where he has taught. Despite his own mediocre academic record, he goes on to have an illustrious career as an inspiring educator at Brookfield.
Duke Street Primary School
1988 - 2009
It is with much regret and sadness that we announce that Mrs. Watts is no longer employed as a teacher at Duke Street Primary School. Over a long career of some 30 years, 20 at Duke Street, she must have taught something approaching 1,000 children !
She was a great teacher who was committed and dedicated to her vocation - she was always prepared to listen and help.
We wish her well and extend our sincerest thanks for her kindness, understanding and loving devotion to our children and us parents.
We took the decision to disallow comments on this entry. However we will forward your e-mails to Mrs. Watts.
We have recently learned that Mrs. McLoughlin will also be leaving Duke Street at the end of the summer term. Mrs. McLoughlin joined Duke Street over 20 years ago - at the same time as Mrs. Watts. We are sorry to hear that she is leaving as she has been a very supportive and competant teacher.
