Principal's Message

Dear Parent/Carer 
‘With the coming of the Sabbath he began teaching in the synagogue, and most of them were astonished when they heard him. They said, 'Where did the man get all this? What is this wisdom that has been granted him, and these miracles that are worked through him?’
Mark 6: 1-6
Welcome to the end of Semester 1, 2024 and it is hoped that the next few weeks provide an opportunity for students to rest and enjoy the company of family and friends after what has been a very busy Semester. 
This week we celebrated the Feast Day of St Paul and I acknowledge the wonderful Mass our community shared on Monday and our Feast Day activities on Tuesday. The spirit of our College community was witnessed across both days with many activities taking place, including an incredible talent quest that illustrated the many gifts of our students. I had the opportunity to share morning tea with students who received Platinum academic recognition (Year 7-11) for Outstanding results in all or all but one of their subjects. These students were: 
  • Year 7: Katherine Mackay, Sasha Osborne, Peter Smith, Flynn Tolman, Danika Walsh, Olivia Wright. 
  • Year 8: James Browning, Madeleine Kurilowich, Skye, Ava McCarthy, Annabelle Pankhurst, Emilia Pankhurst, Rilien Smith, Lyila Ward.
  • Year 9: Noah Bailey, Wolfe Hudson, Anthony Smith, Ruby Sproule, Tahlia Wall.
  • Year 10: Nicola Brenton, Kaitlyn Chadwick, Emma Miller.
  • Year 11: Harrison Bailey, Erin van Kal.
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I also recognise those students who received Gold academic recognition (Year 7-11) for 3 or more 'A' grades (at least one in Math, English, Science or HSIE). These students were:
  • Year 7: Isla Floyd, Indy George, Charlotte Hegerty, Lucy Judd, Orla Kennedy, Lydia Ridgeway, Harrison Simpson, Riley Taylor.
  • Year 8: Grace Brett, Scarlett Bull, Lucas Chow, Soraya Drayton, Maesie Hill, Kingsley Liang, Sophie Robbins, Patrick Smith, Sienna Ward, Levi Williams.
  • Year 9: Hudson Gidzala, Olivia Rafton, Chelsea Stringer.
  • Year 10: Gracie Campbell, Matthew Chow, Annabelle Dening, Bradley Keith, Alannah Koivu, Madelyn Lipscombe, Mia Matlock, William Moffat, Luana Silk.
  • Year 11: Ollie Byrne, Sienna Dawson, Annelise Hodge, Ruby Robbins, Emily Toomey, Evangelina Gately.

I invited two students to speak to the whole College community about their academic achievement and what they enjoy and what inspires them to learn. These students were Peter SMITH (Year 7) and James BROWNING (Year 8). I thank them and applaud their comments around thirsting for knowledge, wishing to make a difference and having high aspirations. I also invited St Paul's staff, Mrs Amanda JORDAN, Mrs Erica BROWNING, Mr Graham BRAMLEY and Mrs Tess MEEHAN to talk to the students about why they became teachers and what motivates them to be in the profession. It was wonderful to hear our students acknowledge these staff and what they had to share. 

Students in Year 7-11 will receive their Semester 1 report this afternoon. I hope the information contained provides a valuable opportunity to consider the work that has been done across the Semester, what has been improved and what needs further work. It is very important that families take the time to read through the report and discuss this with their child/ren. This provides a useful tool in determining the focus for next Semester and a reference point for discussions with class teachers when the next Semester commences. 

I take this opportunity to wish you all a great holiday break and I look forward to seeing our students on their return to school. Many thanks for your support of the work we do with your children and I thank our staff for their commitment and dedication to the College. 

Kind regards


Mr David JOHNS   B.Ed., Cert. Gifted Ed., Grad. Cert. Adol. Health and Welfare, M.Ed. (Ed Lead), M.Ed. (Theol) 

Principal

kmps@lism.catholic.edu.au