Dear Parents and Carers,

We have certainly hit the pointy end of the school year. With 10 school days left in 2022, I look forward to all the wonderful events ahead with a group of people who are ‘finishing strong’. Our strong finishes to school terms has quickly become the norm for St Mary’s and this term is no different as we look to finish the year on a high.

Next week’s newsletter will announce the 2023 classes and teachers, however there are some staff leaving and returning to St Mary’s in 2023 that I would like to recognise. St Mary’s will have some movement in the Classroom Support team and this will also be announced next week.

Mrs Lauren Manchur will return form maternity leave in a part-time, 3 days a week capacity. Mrs Bree Taylor has secured a permanent full-time position at St Mary’s and will be with the school for the foreseeable future. Mrs Tessa Turner will return in 2023 in a full-time capacity and Mrs Sinead Turner will follow suit in a 4 day a week commitment. I congratulate all returning staff and look forward to another productive year in 2023. 

Mrs Louise Daniher is changing gears in 2023. Lou is retiring from her permanent part-time role as Librarian and will do casual days at St Mary’s next year. Lou has been a significant member of St Mary’s for over 20 years. Recently Lou has fulfilled the Religious Education Coordinator role and she has had a wonderful impact to the school in this area. Mrs Josie Parker will be leaving St Mary’s in 2023 and returning to her home state of Tasmania to be closer to friends and family. I thank Lou and Josie for their wonderful support of St Mary’s and wish them all the best for 2023 and beyond.

Please remember next week's newsletter for class information.

Regards

Phil Nielsen