25/01/2026
Dear Nature Kids Parents,
It is with very full hearts that we share some important news with you. After more than 20 years of devoted service to Nature Kids, our beloved Baby Class teacher, Adri Woest Burrill, and her family will be immigrating to America.
Adri has been a part of the very heart and soul of Nature Kids for over two decades. To say she will be missed feels like an understatement. She has touched the lives of countless children, families, and staff members with her gentle spirit, unwavering dedication, and deep love for every child in her care.
Adri is not only an exceptional teacher, but also a woman with a heart beyond measure. She has always gone above and beyond — for the children, for the parents, and for the staff. She has been my right-hand person, my colleague, and my dear friend. Someone who always looks out for everyone’s best interests, who carries others in her heart, and who gives of herself so selflessly.
Her love for children, her passion for Nature Kids, and her caring nature have left a lasting legacy in our school. Adri has helped shape Nature Kids into what it is today, and for that, we will be forever grateful.
While we are incredibly sad to see her go, we are also so excited for her and her family as they begin this new chapter. Adri is a woman of strength, compassion, and incredible ability — she truly has the power to achieve anything she sets her mind to. We know she will shine wherever she goes, just as she has shone here with us for so many years.
From the bottom of our hearts, we thank you, Adri, for your years of love, dedication, and service. Thank you for every cuddle, every comforting word, every moment of patience, and every act of kindness. You will always be a part of the Nature Kids family. You will be deeply missed as a teacher, a colleague, and as my friend.
To our parents, we would also like to reassure you that Adri is personally training our new assistant teacher, Bianca, to ensure a smooth and confident transition. Bianca will be assisting Teachers Judith and Enya in running the Baby Department. Adri has shared her knowledge, routines, and high standards of care, so that your little ones will continue to receive the same love, structure, and nurturing environment you trust and value.
We are confident that our Baby Department remains in capable, caring hands, and we thank you for your continued support and trust during this transition.
Please join us in wishing Adri and her family every blessing, happiness, and success as they embark on this exciting new journey.
With warm regards and heartfelt thanks,
Annelie Opperman
Principal
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