STAFF and pupils at Ballyraine National School in Letterkenny have bid farewell to their beloved Ms Wilkinson.

Ms Lesley Wilkinson (née Cooke) has retired from teaching after an outstanding 37 years of service.

Lesley is known to all as a lady of many talents, a brilliant artist, gifted guitarist and a lovely singer.

Raymond Sweeney makes a presentation to Lesley Wilkinson on her retirement from the teaching staff at Ballyraine NS, Letterkenny.

She added so much to Ballyraine NS during her time there. Many of the pupils enjoyed guitar lessons and learning French with Ms Wilkinson while she also taught chess to the children.

Lesley led the way in ICT (Information and Communication Technologies) making sure the children were getting the best digital learning experiences long before the norm.

She loved sharing her passion for reading and always managed to transport that interest to her pupils.

The staff and pupils will miss Ms Wilkinson and wish her the best of luck in her retirement.

Ms Lesley Wilkinson at her retirement day presentations at Ballyraine N.S.