March 22
In her 23 years as a crossing supervisor at
Sydenham-Hillside Primary School, Paula
Borg has witnessed generations of families
grow up before her eyes.
“I say about one thousand good mornings
every single morning,” Ms Borg said. “They
all call me by my name. they’re gorgeous kids.
There are kids that were in their mum’s tummy
who have since graduated and started work.”
On April 8, Ms Borg will retire from the role
to enjoy her retirement. She first saw the job
advertised in a newspaper in 1999.
She had just moved into a home in Hillside at
the time located across the road from the school,
and thought it was the perfect opportunity.
“I rang and I got the job straight away,” she
said. “My grandkids went to that school and
now my great grandkids go to that school. I get
to see him everyday.”
She said she had loved the job, but was
looking forward to her next chapter.
“The school’s so great, I love being around
kids, they keep you young,” she said.
