Special farewell for KSS principal

Leandrea Louw A special farewell ceremony was hosted for outgoing Kuisebmond Secondary School (KSS) principal Sedekia Gottlieb, who has been at the helm for the past 24 years. The ceremony was hosted as a surprise last Friday, which was his last day at school, as he is retiring. Gottlieb was born in the Oshimwaku village not far from the Ongenga district, where he grew up with his mother and started with his education. He later moved to Walvis Bay where he completed his education and he spent half of his childhood growing up under the South African rule. His father was the one who suggested that he go into education. The suggestion cemented into a career. “I wanted to become a teacher to educate my people, so that they too can become lawyers and engineers.”Before he was appointed as principal of KSS, he was a primary school teacher at Vrede Rede Primary School at Swakopmund in 1986, where he only taught for a year. He started teaching as a secondary school teacher at KSS in 1987, to eventually become the principal in 1996. Former teachers and learners all sang his praises for the exceptional principal he has been over the years. He has been in the teaching profession for the past 34 years. Walvis Bay cluster principal, John Van Wyk, commended Gottlieb for always having a positive attitude when addressing challenges. “You’ve steered this ship through both stormy and calm waters. Under your leadership, this school has produced excellent results, and under your great leadership, you’ve produced countless productive citizens. You can certainly give yourself a pat on the back for an excellent job done. Your absence will leave a void that won’t be easily filled.”Walvis Bay circuit inspector Monica Gawises wished Gottlieb health and happiness on his next chapter. “I enjoyed working with you along with a team of dynamic Walvis Bay circuit principals. You played your role, and you did your part. I always appreciated your insightful suggestions at our meetings and we are going to miss that.” Regional education director Enfriede Stefanus thanked Gottlieb for his 34 years of service. “Despite the challenges you faced, you shouldered on.” Gottlieb also expressed his gratitude towards his staff, his colleagues and the regional directorate. “One thing I truly appreciate is that you said all this to me while I am still alive. I am truly blessed, thank you for appreciating me and making me feel like a diamond.” He advised teachers to always educate with passion. “I had my teaching degree, but the people I worked with – you are the ones who made me what I am today. Teachers, parents and the learners who I taught made me who I am today and I want to salute you. “To our parents, keep on supporting our school. Our country is in need of quality artisans and we can only do that if we remain involved with the school. As teachers, let us love what we do. I love and live education, and KSS was my second home, let us always remember to teach with passion and go the extra mile for our learners.”

Special farewell for KSS principal

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