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Tuesday, July 10, 1973
RETIREMENT OF TWO SENIOR EDUCATION OFFICERS
Two Senior Education Officers with a combined service of 39 years
will be going on pre-retirement leave shortly.
They are Mr. J. Kirkwood and Mr. D.E. Parker, who will each be
presented with a gift from their colleagues. The presentations will be made by the acting Director of Education, Mr. Charles Lowe tomorrow (Wednesday).
Mr. Kirkwood took up his first appointment as an Education Officer
in May 1952 and was posted to the Northcote College of Education as lecturer
in physical education.
He was transferred to the Physical Education Section of the Inspectorate
in September 1953 where he served until January 1962.
Mr. Kirkwood was promoted to Senior Education Officer in 1964 and
has been engaged in administrative duties in the department's headquarters
ever since.
During the past few years Mr. Kirkwood has made a significant
contribution to the introduction of the Code of Aid.
Mr. Parker joined the department as an Education Officer in December
a music teacher.
1955 and was posted to Queen Elizabeth School as
He was transferred to the Music Section of the Inspectorate in
January 1958 and was promoted to Senior Education Officer in September 1967.
During his 18 years' service, Mr. Parker has played an important
role in the promotion of music in schools.
He has also
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