“Bye Bye Katie”, a fond farewell to a retiring English teacher

Catherine Gask, known as Katie by her students, was celebrated by the Gutenberg Socio-Cultural Center as a long-term employee. As recalled by Lawrence Richard, president since January 17, 2000, Katie taught English lessons at the Socio-Cultural Center. On Monday, January 9, for his retirement celebration, his former boss tried to bring together all the adult students who had taken his classes over the past 20 years.

A good moment, everyone was able to provide some anecdotes, all of which testified to a very appreciated particular situation. Each proposed a subject, we commented a lot on the news, and we discovered the habits and customs of the inhabitants of the British island where Katie lived.

Songs in the Language of Shakespeare

“You made us sing a lot!” Raised a student; “She made us tell us about our travels and sent her postcards wherever we went,” Reminds me of another. All this in the language of Shakespeare, Of course ! “I enjoyed seeing you every week”, The retired teacher was not without emotion. Some of her students have remained friends.

It was in the songs that Katie preferred her departure, inviting her students to sing standards with a positive message: What a wonderful world, smile Or Don’t worry, be happy.

Creative hobbies

A dream catcher making workshop is offered in the communal space of Espace de vie sociale, La Valsière (403 rue de la Valsière). Wednesday 18th January, 2 pm to 5 pm. It is a workshop between parents and children from 7 years onwards. It’s free. Contact: 06 17 87 88 06.

Midi Liber Correspondent: 06 03 13 57 36