FOR JOE Torpey this will sadly be his last experience as slave auctioneer as he retired at the end of term.
The English and Media Studies teacher has held a range of roles at Boswells, which is the only school at which he has taught in his 30-year career.
He told the Chronicle: "It's a nice school, nice area, nice students, nice staff – what more could you want?"
Joe, who is originally from north west London started at Bowells as an NQT in 1983.
He ran boys and girls football teams after school for some years, and has held roles as head of year.
He said: "I've always been lucky. I've always had great year groups, including my current Year Seven.
"I will miss the actual teaching – we are all performers really and I love standing up in front of a class performing.
"My wife is stopping work as well so we will have a lot more time to do the things we enjoy."
