This Sunday marks the second Sunday of Advent with the Gospel theme of “preparing the way”. Advent is a time of preparation for the coming of Jesus at Christmas and incorporates four themes of Faithfulness, Hope, Joy and Love throughout the season. As we move towards Christmas, it is great news that our parish church can now hold up to 280 people in the congregation, especially for Christmas. This also means that our students will be able to celebrate the end of year on the last day as a whole school. More information about end of year arrangements will be made available next week.
Each year, our local member for Manly, James Griffin MP, hosts a Christmas card competition for schools in his electorate. Once again, one of our student’s artworks has been selected, this time featuring on the front cover. The winning artist, Ivy A (Kinder), was invited with her parents to visit James’ office in Manly. A surprise awaited her; upon arrival, the Premier of NSW, Gladys Berejiklian, presented the award to Ivy! We are so proud and excited for Ivy and her family. Congratulations on such a great achievement!
Thank you to parents who responded to last week’s call for volunteers for 2021. So far, we have received a few expressions of interest however there is room for more! Volunteering can be a very rewarding experience so I encourage you to consider how you may assist next year and complete the attached
form. I thank you in advance for considering a role.
Staffing for 2021 has now been finalised. Sadly, we will be saying goodbye to Mrs Peta Sutherland at the end of the year who will be taking a teaching position at one of our local Catholic schools. We will in turn be welcoming two new teachers to the school. They are Miss Sarah Morgan and Mr Tim Huskins. Mrs Lucy Middleton will remain as PE teacher, taking over from Mrs Narelle Leathem following her recent retirement. The teachers for 2021 are:
Kindergarten Blue: Mrs Jane Hocking
Kindergarten White: Miss Sarah Morgan
Class 1 Blue: Mrs Michelle Leydon and Mrs Karen Hughes
Class 2 Blue: Mr Nick Labone
Class 2 White: Mrs Kerrie Wetzlar
Class 3 Blue: Mrs Karen Sullivan
Class 3 White: Mrs Monique Wright
Class 4 Blue: Mr Tim Huskins
Class 4 White: Mrs Geraldine Watson
Class 5 Blue: Miss Jedda Kassis
Class 5/6: Miss Gabrielle Williams
Class 6 Blue: Mrs Christina Ucchino
All specialist teachers, learning support and office staff will continue in their roles next year.
Mrs Wendy Rose extends her gratitude to the St Kieran’s community following her farewell on Monday and wishes to inform everyone that she survived her knee operation and has already moved into rehabilitation.
Principal
Michael Gallagher