Saltus Grammar School has awarded long service awards to 15 of its staff members.

The employees, who collectively celebrated 240 years of service, are: Joy Oatley (30 years of service); Mario Foote (30 years); Alexander “Sandy” White (25 years); Mary Hopkins (25 years); Alisa Sadeh (15 years), Paul Wright (15 years); Patra Phillips (ten years); Darrin Lewis (ten years); Jeanne Bean (ten years); Jill Roberts (ten years), Kathy Pacheco (ten years); Patrick Mahon (ten years); Damon Mussenden (ten years); Carol Jack (ten years); Haley Trott (ten years); and Michael Hooper (ten years).

Jon Beard, deputy head at Saltus, said: “Faculty and staff are the lifeblood of any school. We are fortunate to have such professional, caring and loyal employees at Saltus.

“We were pleased recently to recognise those who have achieved significant milestones in their time at Saltus and to thank all of our staff for their incredible contribution, especially during these difficult times as we all deal with the particular issues the pandemic has created for schools.”