With the end of the year upon us it is time to farewell staff and welcome new faces to our beautiful school.
We will say farewell to Miss Roser who is embarking on a new adventure as she relocates to Queensland with her family. We have loved having Miss Roser as part of the team and wish her all the very best as she begins this journey. I know the children and staff will miss her and the new school will be very lucky to have her.
Ms Fitzpatrick is following her passion for Aboriginal education, embarking on a new challenge for 12 months, working with the Illawarra Aboriginal Land Council as an Education Project Officer. This role will help Aboriginal groups and schools work more closely together to help close the achievement gap for Aboriginal students. Congratulations, Ms Fitzpatrick.
Ms Van Dragt is also embarking on a new journey and expanding her experiences and skillset by accepting a role teaching Year 1 at Nowra East Public School. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with children from a variety of backgrounds and grow her skills in a school with 53% Aboriginal students. I would like to thank Ms Van Dragt for her commitment to her students and our school and wish her all the very best in her new role.
Last, but certainly not least, Mrs Kerron after her 12 months with us has been successful in gaining a Lead Specialist position at the Campbelltown Education Office. This role will have Mrs Kerron share her expertise in professional learning for teachers in Literacy with many teachers across that network. I would like to thank her for her enthusiasm and the knowledge that she has brought to our school this year.
With these changes we will be welcoming a number of new faces to our team. Claire Carradice, Michelle Kaim, Angie Geisajtis are all exceptional teachers who will be joining our team. They have a wide range of experiences and expertise to offer our students and the school as a whole. We are looking forward to having them join our team. I know you will make them feel welcome. A more detailed introduction will take place in the first weeks back at school next year. We will also welcome back Mrs Drysdale on a part-time basis.
The merit selection process, to fill the vacant Assistant Principal position, is currently underway. Once an applicant has been appointed to this position we will let you know. This will not happen until the last week of term.
We understand that changes can be challenging and that this is a lot to take in. Please know that we will be talking to the children and answering any questions they may have to ease their worries and concerns. As a parent, if you have questions you can send them through to your child's teacher and they will respond or forward your concern to Miss Jones.