Dear Parents

My overseas trip was magical with so many experiences, foods, smells and opportunities to grow my personal faith. The pilgrimage through Greece, following the footsteps of St Paul, has given me a deep appreciation of the challenges and distances travelled by Paul to share his faith and Christianity. The architecture, art and stories explored were amazing. Our Australian history is so short compared to other places in the world. I am so grateful for the opportunity to travel. I had a fabulous team looking after St Monica's. Thank you to Luke Donnelly and Elizabeth Foster for their leadership during my absence.

Congratulations to the staff on all the amazing events that occurred while I was away - the Walkathon, the Greatest Showcase, Joe Maths fundraiser, Disco, Year 6 Confirmation, the Big Sing and many more.

Staffing

Congratulations to Hannah Dewey who has secured a permanent teaching position at St Clare of Assisi commencing in 2020. Hannah has been a valued staff member but is very excited to have gained permanency.  

Our CE education system offers staff the opportunity to experience a transfer for twelve months in another school.  Where positions become available a staff member can secure an ongoing position in that school. This year both Ted Dunstan (Mt Carmel, Yass)  and Sarah Anderson (St Michael's, Kaleen) have confirmed that they have formally accepted positions in their new schools following their twelve-month appointment.  I congratulate both staff on their appointed positions.

I am delighted to confirm Natalie Currie's ongoing appointment at St Monica's from 2020, arranged through the transfer arrangement. Natalie worked at St Vincent's, Aranda, prior to joining our staff this year. 

Baby News

Congratulations to the Agnello family - Alex (3L) and Ado (1E) on the arrival of their little sister Alessia born on the last day of Term 3! Mum and Bub are doing well.

Special Prayers

Please keep the Oliver family in your prayers - Alexandra (6M) as her grandfather passed away through the holidays.

God Bless

Carmel Maguire

Principal