From the Principal

With the end of the year coming, we will be farewelling Tameika Grist, our Director of Pedagogy who leaves us for warmer climes. Tameika is moving to Hervey Bay in Queensland to take up the role of a Head of School at Xavier Catholic College in 2020. We are very grateful to Tameika for the work she has done particularly with staff in developing our focus on constant improvement in teaching and learning. Tameika has also been a member of the College Leadership Team as part of her role. We thank Tameika for her great contribution at St Mary’s College and wish her well in her new community.  

Our Year 11 and 12 students are finishing at school this week and about to head into exams. We will farewell Year 12 on Friday, following their Graduation Mass last night at the Cathedral. The Belling Out is the book end to the Belling In tradition at St Mary’s College. We wish all students well in their exams. I would like to thank the Year 12 families who are leaving us. To all families who have participated in our community, we thank you and say farewell. You will remain a part of our community and are always welcome at St Mary’s College.

Here is the blessing staff sang to Year 12 last night. I extend it now to their parents, some of whom are also leaving. Please also continue to keep the Sproules in your prayers.

May the Lord look upon you with kindness

And give you His peace.

May He free you from all anxiety

and make your worries cease.

May He hear your every prayer

and guide your way in His love.

May He keep you safe forever from all harm.

May your days be blessed with friendship

And your home with His grace.

May you always be blessed by His presence

With you in every place.

May courage and faith walk beside you

May you grow in His love day by day.

And in love may you strengthen each other forever.

Amen.

Helen Spencer

Principal