Chema Jiménez was welcomed by almost a thousand students with greetings, kisses and hugs on his last day of work at the San Francisco de Asís school.

The master of ceremonies was a former student and friend, the journalist Eduardo Sáez, who highlighted the legacy left by Chema during his 40 years of service at the school. "Apart from being with us for 40 years, for being an exemplary teacher, a teacher much loved by the students, very involved, of course there is that other side of him which is his role in handball", said the school's headmaster, Javier Alcázar. 

 

The event was also attended by the mayoress of Mijas, Ana Mata (PP), a former student of the centre, who dedicated some affectionate words to him and, along with all the guests, congratulated him on his birthday. "He has been a teacher who has instilled these values not only through education but also through sports". 

Finally, the honoured, Chema Jiménez, thanked all the affection he had received and gave a brief summary of his time at the centre. "A very emotional event, I'm still in tears... I will always remember the affection of the children who have always been there, and to see them crying makes you cry too", said Jiménez. 

 

He was accompanied at all times by his wife, Pilar, by his children Esther, José Carlos and Marta and by all his grandchildren, who presented him with a plaque. "I would like to  thank my wife, who has always been there, and, above all, my children, my family", said the honoured man. 

His daughter Marta, encouraged him to "continue doing and enjoying what he loves, which is handball". 

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