Kerri Webbey: Woronora River Public School teacher remembered after death

A beloved kindergarten teacher at a southern Sydney public school has been fondly remembered after her tragic death. Former school parents and students have made tributes to the experienced educator.

Teacher Kerri Webbey, formerly of Woronora River Public School, has tragically died in October 2022.

A beloved kindergarten teacher at a Sutherland Shire primary school has been fondly remembered following her recent death.

Woronora River Public School has confirmed the sad news about longstanding teacher Kerri Webbey on Facebook.

“It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we inform you of the passing of Mrs Kerri Webbey,” the school wrote in a statement.

“Mrs Webbey was a dedicated mother, grandmother, mentor, teacher, and friend who has touched the lives of many families who passed through the valley.

“For many families she was the first teacher they saw as they walked through the gate on their first day of kindergarten.”

Teacher Kerri Webbey.

Members of the school community have been invited to the funeral service at Wanda Surf Club on November 9 at 11am.

Guests are asked to wear happy spring colours and are asked to advise Woronora River teacher Mr Watters if they will attend the celebration of life for catering purposes.

Former parents and students have made tributes to the experienced educator on social media.

“Both my children had two years each in primary school with Mrs Webbey as their teacher,” Brooke Hodge wrote.

“She often shared life advice with the children.

“She often spoke of her daughters and grandchildren and was very proud of them.

“Lots of funny memories too, she knew how to make light of a situation.”

Former school parent Amanda Kerr also made a tribute to Mrs Webbey.

“My three kids all had Mrs Webbey, she was a lovely lady,” Ms Kerr wrote.

“So sorry to hear.”

“One truly kind hearted teacher that touched our family,” Alison Quince wrote.

Parent and local radio presenter John Thompson said there would be “great sadness across the Woronora community”.

“The impact great teachers have on our lives often goes unappreciated and I hope that Kerri’s family knows what her legacy at WRPS is,” Mr Thompson wrote.

“It will live on in the generations that Kerri taught at WRPS.”