The theme for the day and of all who spoke about Mrs Lloyd was of fun.
Pupils and teachers wore their brightest outfits to give a fitting farewell to a bright light who had been involved with the school since 1991.
The event started with high energy as members of Mrs Lloyd’s family joined teachers and pupils to dance outdoors to Kung Fu Dancing and We Go Together, before leading Mrs Lloyd to the school hall to the tune of one of her favourite songs, Mustang Sally.
The focus on movement and music was apt as Mrs Lloyd wrote 15 musicals and Christmas pantomimes during her time at the school.
Former principal Doug White said when he arrived at Clyde Primary, Mrs Lloyd taught his daughter, who herself went on to become a teacher.
"She has generally worked with the senior section of the school and she got the unique nature of kids who were becoming more independent," he said.
"She could water the little plants and watch them flourish."
Principal Steph Kitto said Mrs Lloyd was on the appointment committee when she interviewed for her current role.
"She has the ability to connect with students on a really deep level — that ability to build them up and connect is a real gift."
