World Teacher's Day Awards

Last week was World Teacher's Day! Our teachers were celebrated on Monday morning with a special morning tea and gifts of books which will start a book swap in our staffroom. We thank all of our teachers for their dedication to inspiring the minds of our students each day and living out our Creed. 

 In addition to celebrating our staff here at school, Gwen Tarleton and Karen Tozer received their official certification as Highly Accomplished teachers from the Teacher Quality Institute (TQI). I was also recognised for the 10-year renewal of my Lead teacher certification. We are so fortunate to have such high-quality educators in our school. 

Staffing News

We are sad to announce that Ariana Strmota and Daniel Vido will not continue with our school in 2025. Both Ariana and Daniel are in a position to pursue chosen careers based on their studies. We have been so blessed to have Ariana in the many roles she has assumed within the school and we will particularly miss the gift of music that she so readily shares with us during masses, at school events, and in leading our school choir. We know the students will also miss Daniel who has an innate ability to help any student grow in peace as he nurtures their heart. The position of Student Welfare Officer will be advertised in the coming days, in addition to the Defence School Mentor.

We also farewell Anna Cater, our school counsellor. Anna commenced with us at the beginning of the year and has become a valued member of our community providing counselling services to our children. Anna's last day will be next Wednesday. 

Colour Run - Help us upgrade our bubblers!

In consultation with the students and our community council, we will be allocating the funds raised at our Colour Run to upgrading our current bubblers. It will be wonderful to have bubblers at varying heights and with the facility to fill drink bottles. We are currently sourcing sponsorship for the event and will launch the booklets next week, allowing the students two weeks to gather sponsors. 

If you know of, or belong to, a business that would be interested in donating prizes or funds, please get in contact with the front office.

Request for Prayers

On Friday my family farewelled my father-in-law John who became terminally ill whilst we were on our trip. It has been a difficult time for our family and I would ask that you keep my wife Rachel, her mother Gemma and all of the family in your prayers. 

Luke Donnelly