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Friday, November 5, 2010

“Popular school caretaker wins award”

“Popular school caretaker wins award”


Popular school caretaker wins award

Posted: 05 Nov 2010 09:08 AM PDT

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Andersons Bay School caretaker Miguel Rodriguez won a Keep Dunedin Beautiful award after being nominated by pupils from Room 9. Photo by Peter McIntosh.

Andersons Bay School caretaker Miguel Rodriguez won a Keep Dunedin Beautiful award after being nominated by pupils from Room 9. Photo by Peter McIntosh.

Production participant and sports coach may not be in Miguel Rodriguez's job description, but that does not stop the Andersons Bay School caretaker from helping out where he can.

After being in the role for 20 years, his duties have expanded beyond cleaning the pool and mowing the lawns.

"I feel like a part of the family of the school," he said.

The children and teachers appreciate him so much, they nominated him for a Keep Dunedin Beautiful award, which he won.

Year 6 pupils put together a DVD which included a song they wrote about him and pictures of him at work.

Their teacher Glenda Thomas said he was "fabulous" and deserved to win.

Mr Rodriguez felt honoured to have his hard work and school pride recognised.

"I love my job. It's important for me that the school looks nice."

Keep Dunedin Beautiful co-ordinator Darlene Thomson said the award was about bringing the work caretakers did to pupils' attention, and encouraging them to take more responsibility for their environment.

- ellie.constantine@odt.co.nz

 

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