I live in the UK but went to school with Arda from about the age of 5 right through till we finished High school. We kept in touch sporadically over the years - largely a card at Christmas and the odd email - but that never mattered, Arda was always my good dear friend, always her same cheerful self unchanging throughout the years. It is how I shall always remember her - constant, intelligent and always a joy. I hold you in my heart, Arda, Love always Marie xxx

Mrs Duck was an amazing woman, she would always be smiling, always be there to help me and she was always very caring. We will all miss her at CBSC. Today we released balloons for her and had a minute silence, it was a very special moment I felt privileged to be apart of it and i feel very privileged to say I knew her personally. You will never be forgotten! Gemmie.

Whenever I caught up with Arda she reminded me that she saw her first ever Australian Rules football game with my Dad and me. It was a memory she never forgot. I remember her as such a generous, funny, determined, dedicated lady who was a wonderful friend for many years. Arda sent me a Christmas card this year for the first time and she wrote a little note apologising for not having kept in touch enough over the past couple of years and promised that it wasn't going to happen again. Sadly, that is not to be after all, but Arda, it doesn't matter because you will always be there in my memories. You have gone too soon and we will never understand why. You were testament to the fact that we are here for a good time, not a long time. Big hugs, your old Baysie High mate, Gaye xoxoxoxo

Arda was a great woman who's sense of humour was terrific and will be sadly missed by many. She certainly made my time at Corio Bay very memorable and I will always remember her passion and her strength. Those three attributes made a remarkable lady. RIP

A lovely lady, and fantastic colleague and friend. I will miss our in depth chats at work and your bubbly nature. Your passion and drive was there for all to see. Public education will be the poorer for your loss. My deepest sympathy to Paul, Tom, Martin and Clare.

Mrs Duck, A wonderul friend a wonderful principal a wonderful mentor and an amazing woman, i will never forget what a help you were during some of the harder times of my life go dees red and blue forever will miss you always Laura Ricketts