Hugh McAleese is leaving Cockburnspath Primary after 26 years at the helm.
He said he knew from a young age that he wanted to teach and its been onwards and upwards ever since.
"I've only ever taught at two schools, Cockburnspath being the second," said Hugh.
"And although things have got a bit more stressful, I feel like I've being doing a hobby for the past 26 years.
"The one thing that will stick in my mind is the sheer quality of the pupils, parents and staff I've had the pleasure of meeting.
"My proudest moments would have to be when the school won the Forestry Initiative award for our woodland walkway a few years ago and when the children performed live on BBC Scotland with Corrine Polwart for Children in Need.
"The school's last HMI inspection was very good and I feel I'm leaving the school in good condition so it can move forward and achieve even more."
Hugh hopes to continue his association with the school by assisting with extra curricular sporting activities although he admits he is looking forward to having more time to pursue his other interests such as painting.
"I'm going to miss everyone at the school but I'm not leaving the village, myself and my wife Johanna will continue to live here.
"One thing I won't miss is the niggling feeling I get at weekends that instead of relaxing I should be doing something to do with school!"
Norman Wood, head at Coldingham Primary, was appointed at exactly the same time as Hugh McAleese and now shares something else in common as he too retired last week.
He said: "I have enjoyed a fulfilling 26 years at the school. I have so many great memories of my time at Coldingham and earlier at Chirnside and Cranshaws that I could probably write a book full of interesting characters and funny happenings.
"One particular achievement that sticks in my mind and is unlikely to be repeated is when Coldingham won the national relay for swimming for two years running. To manage this against 3000 schools was a credit to the pupils involved because of the hours of practise needed to reach such a high standard.
"I've always been aware of the unfailing support from Coldingham parents and the local community. This has never been taken for granted and was always appreciated.
"I'm going to miss all of the staff very much. They have always gone the extra mile without needing to be asked.
"I wish the next headteacher all the success in the world."
Another teacher who is saying goodbye this summer is head at Eccles/Leitholm, Jill Freshwater.
Jill has spent the last 22 years in charge of the school after starting her teaching career at the original Leitholm Primary in 1976 and teaching at Sprouston and Coldstream before moving to her current post.
She said that affter going through school and college and then straight into teaching she feels she is leaving school for the first time.
"This final term has been very hectic. I knew in my head that I was going but didn't get it officially confirmed until the council meeting a fortnight ago.
"I started here 22 years ago and the job has changed out of all recognition but one thing that hasn't changed is the children, they are fantastic.
"I really liked the fact that Eccles/Leitholm is a small school. There is a real family atmosphere and when it comes to things likes Christmas parties all the children are in together.
"I know that small schools don't suit everyone and the same can be said of larger schools but in schools like this one children who are creative or more individual have more room to blossom.
"All the children have been very special to me and I've taught some of their mums and dads as well.
"I really feel like I'm leaving school for the first time, I've never really left education since I was a child. My daughter is leaving S6 at Kelso High this summer so it feels likes we're moving on together."
Jill isn't really sure how she will spend her spare time but it seems her pupils may have decided for her, judging by their choice of leaving present.
"I just want to take it as it comes but the children think I should open a cake shop as I love baking- they even gave me a spotty apron for my leaving gift!"
And at nearby Swinton, John Fulton is also leaving his desk for the final time.
He said he he has been happy to spend 18 years at the helm of a school which has "a friendly atmosphere and a good ethos."
John' started his teaching career at Edenside Primary in 1976 before taking up the headship at Swinton in 1991.
"I've enjoyed working at what is a happy school it's a nice size and not too small," said John.
"I've had the opportunity of working with some fantastic staff and very bright children.
"I've shared a good relationship with my fellow teachers and school parents and in my letter to them I said I had mixed emotions about leaving the school.
"One of the things I'm most proud of is that for the past 10 years I've organised yearly trips to France with pupils from the school and there haven't been any calamities!
"I've realised over the past few years that you can't be both a teacher and a head teacher- the role is too demanding."
John, who lives with his family in Coldstream, is looking forward to having more time to pursue other hobbies such as walking, golf and travelling.
"I'm sure I'll love having all this free time but at the same time my wife has a list as long as my arm of things she wants me to do!"
The host of retirements in the Berwickshire area are as a result of the Transforming Children's Services Review of last year. Several primary schools will now be served by the same headteacher.