A wonderfully warm and heartfelt welcome was given to Henry Tyler and his wife Gladys at the Kamdebo Primary School in Lotusville on Friday 23 October.
Henry Tyler was the first Principal of Kamdebo Primary School starting his tenure there in 1966, he eventually retired in 1985. He was obviously a dearly loved and prominent figure in the scholastic circles during those years, as many of his past pupils were there to welcome him in front of the assembly of young school learners. None of the present pupils of the school could possibly appreciate the wealth of knowledge and encouragement in future learning, that he had imparted to the youth of Lotusville during his eighteen years as Principal.
Principal Mr Willem Sayfers presented Mr Tyler to the school children, in a speech which spoke of the community’s gratitude to a very learned man, who had guided many a learner through the 1980’s. The young learners sang to Mr Tyler, and a short prayer was said.
Henry Tyler was the first Principal of Kamdebo Primary School starting his tenure there in 1966, he eventually retired in 1985. He was obviously a dearly loved and prominent figure in the scholastic circles during those years, as many of his past pupils were there to welcome him in front of the assembly of young school learners. None of the present pupils of the school could possibly appreciate the wealth of knowledge and encouragement in future learning, that he had imparted to the youth of Lotusville during his eighteen years as Principal.
Principal Mr Willem Sayfers presented Mr Tyler to the school children, in a speech which spoke of the community’s gratitude to a very learned man, who had guided many a learner through the 1980’s. The young learners sang to Mr Tyler, and a short prayer was said.
Mr Tyler and his wife immigrated to Australia in 1987 and presently live in Melbourne in the State of Victoria. They have a son and daughter who live in Australia, as well as five grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
His nephew, Irvin, who lives in Graaff-Reinet, kindly offered to take his uncle and aunt to Lotusville. Mr Tyler, who will return to Australia on the 11th November, will also be visiting his two brothers and two sisters in Cape Town and their extended families.
His nephew, Irvin, who lives in Graaff-Reinet, kindly offered to take his uncle and aunt to Lotusville. Mr Tyler, who will return to Australia on the 11th November, will also be visiting his two brothers and two sisters in Cape Town and their extended families.
Article By: Joan Tinker
