IT HAS been said teaching is not just a job, but a calling.

For Sue Anderson, principal of Injune P-10 State School, this could not be more true.

"My work is my passion, and I've given my everything to education,” Mrs Anderson said.

After 10 years leading Injune P-10 and 35 years as an educator, Mrs Anderson will retire at the end of the year.

In a clandestine coincidence, two more of Injune's longest-serving teachers will make their exit at the same time.

Sue Telford and Jenny Coggan will both retire after about 40 years in the education system.

For Mrs Anderson, the occasion is an opportunity to reflect on what she, alongside the teaching staff, has achieved at the school.

"We created something here that was a dream, that was special and that made this school sing,” she said.

Mrs Anderson also said she was confident the school's culture would not be affected by her departure.

"I've managed it quite well, and those things that are non-negotiable to Injune's culture will stay,” she said.

Remarkably, Mrs Anderson gave up the opportunity to complete a PhD on schooling and relationships to take up the position of principal.

Mrs Coggan said Mrs Anderson's reasons for doing so were clear.

"I remember Sue said to me, 'Jenny, am I going to write about this or am I actually going to do it?',” Mrs Coggan said.

For Mrs Telford, retiring from education was a bittersweet step.

"If you've been doing something for nearly 40 years it's something you like doing,” she said.

"I like kids and I like teaching, but I'm looking forward to the life between Monday to Friday.”

Mrs Anderson said education had become more democratic throughout her career.

She also said teachers had developed a greater focus on allowing each student to fulfil their potential.

"You take them from where they're at to where they can go,” she said.