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Dear Hayley

I recall meeting you in the Herzlia staffroom many moons ago
when you arrived from Jo'burg and Ben joined Zach in the Gr 5

classroom. I knew after one conversation that you were going
to have an enormous impact at Herzlia and I was certainly tight!

You have made a significant difference in the lives of many of
our children [and teachers!] and I am sure you will be
remembered well into the future. While Counselling is your field

of expertise we shall also miss your Yiddishkeit and
Menschlikheit and there is no doubt our school will seriously

miss your informal contributions in these areas. Good luck with
whatever you choose to do in the future. Please G-d D and I

meet up with you one day in Eretz Yisrael. Todaraba and
Shalom ve lehitraot.

Mark H.

Dear Hayley

I can’t imagine the school without you in it. However, I sincerely hope
that our conversations continue as you are so much more than a

colleague, you have been a guiding presence and a very special
friend. I think the most profound lesson I have learnt from you is

having honest and difficult conversations that are framed with care
and love. I know your teaching extends so far beyond your impact on
us as staff. Parents lean on you and many of our pupils have

succeeded because of you. You see the good in people, Hayls and
you find a way to help people see the good in themselves.

I wish you joy, meaning and good health as you follow your dreams.

Love Lauren Palte