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Beloved Aberdeen educator says farewell after three decades of service

Depute Head Teacher Belinda Findlay said goodbye to pupils at Skene Square Primary School after 34 years. She is pictured with pupils, from left, Joe Murray, Iona Birse-Macqueen, Noor Bashan, Adam Foster and Magnus Hilton. Image: Kath Flannery/DC Thomson
Depute Head Teacher Belinda Findlay said goodbye to pupils at Skene Square Primary School after 34 years. She is pictured with pupils, from left, Joe Murray, Iona Birse-Macqueen, Noor Bashan, Adam Foster and Magnus Hilton. Image: Kath Flannery/DC Thomson

Skene Square pupils and staff bid a fond farewell to Depute Head Teacher Belinda Findlay this week.

Colleagues said that they will miss Miss Findlay and her constant presence at the school.

A teacher might never know how much they’ve impacted a single student’s life. Every interaction goes beyond the classroom and touches a pupil’s family and future relationships.

Extend that impact over the course of a 34-year career at one school and it’s safe to say that Miss Findlay’s retirement won’t mark the end of her positive impact on the community.

But it does mean that many people will be sorry to see her move on.

Miss Findlay a valued member of Skene Square School

Miss Findlay spent the final three decades of her teaching career at Skene Square. She began her career in Blair Atholl, Perthshire.

This week, senior pupils at the school hosted a farewell event to thank Miss Findlay. They presented gifts and wished her well in retirement.

After working at Skene Square Primary for 34 years, Depute Head Teacher Belinda Findlay was treated to a royal sendoff this week. Senior pupils and staff gathered to present her with gifts, wish her well and thank her for her time at the school. Image: Kath Flannery/DC Thomson

Fellow Depute Head Pamela Burney said that it was a fitting sendoff for a teacher who had given so much to her community.

“Miss Findlay has taught at the school for 34 years. She has been a very popular member of the school community.”

“She will be greatly missed by pupils, parents and colleagues.”

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