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.
