Susan GARLAND Obituary

Known as Mrs Opie to me, my favourite teacher at PNGHS. Always showed such interest in our work and was so encouraging . I went on to have a career in the design industry inspired by her and when I thought of my school years Mrs Opie was always top of mind. So sorry for your loss and Condolences to you all x

My heartfelt thoughts to Sue's whanau. I was an ex-pupil of PNGHS and spent a considerable amount of time in the sanctuary of the Art Room with Sue at the helm in the 1980s. With her support, I went on to Art School and am now Head of Department for Communication and Interaction Design at Auckland University of Technology-a path I could not have taken without her ability to see and nurture the creative potential in me.
Unfortunately, we lost touch, but I remember Sue as an articulate and critical educator, deeply connected to our subject and creative community, who provided networks and opportunities that paved my way.
I see she had a show Still at Waiheke in 2024-had I known, I would have visited. Perhaps it´s time to purchase a work of hers - I also remember her penchant for having third formers learn to draw through those still-life installations.
Nga manaakitanga
Fiona Grieve

Sorry sad to read of Sues passing. My condolences to you Richard and the rest of the family sent with Aroha.

To Richard and family please accept my sincere condolences on the sad passing of Susan.