Before the school bell signals the beginning and end of each school day, Marjorie Hunt has assumed her position at the children’s crossing in front of Bethal Primary School.
She has gone through this routine five days a week since the crossing was first installed in 1985, making 2015 a milestone year for the Eldorado Crescent resident.
Looking back on three decades as the school’s “lollypop lady,” Marjorie says she has enjoyed ensuring students get to and from school safely.
“Years after the kids have left the school, I sometimes see them at the crossing again and they say ‘Hi Marj, I’m such and such’, and it comes back to you,” Marjorie says.
“I love to think that they’ve gone in the right direction.”
School principal Leanne Lewis said teachers marvel at Ms Hunt’s commitment and the rapport she develops with pupils.
“She really travels the journey of primary school with a lot of these kids and the children make sure that Marjorie is invited to their grade 6 graduation.”
School crossing supervisors are in great demand in Hume.
For more information about the role, call Jessica at Hoban Recruitment on 9325 3200 or email Laverton@hoban.com.au.
