Message from Gemma

Principal – St John's Footscray

A big thank you to our amazing children, families and educators for all you have done in the last week. Once again we hear the words 'pivot, resilience, we have got this and we have been here' and yes all of those words are true alongside many feelings of loss, angst, worry and exhaustion. 

 

Our message is clear - look after yourselves and your families as a priority.  

Below are some links for those experiencing hardship and in the need of support. Please reach out to us at school too and we can give you specific support.

 

https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/mental-health-resources-coronavirus-covid-19

 

https://www.tandemcarers.org.au/support-for-family-friends.php

 

https://www.safesteps.org.au

 

Goodbyes ... 

It's hard to say a goodbye and not be in person. And sadly for us that is what we are facing. We farewell Angela after an amazing amount of years at St John's Primary. We had grand plans of a community assembly, party and our staff sharing in a special meal together. Unfortunately as many of you have experienced we now have to say good bye in a virtual way. Ashlee will be posting our special assembly for all to experience and we know it won't be quite the same. We have met several children over this week recording special memories and messages for Ange. 

 

Ange has a special page in the history of St John's as she has influenced and impacted so many of us. She has mentored new staff, led Religious Education, connected families through her Family engagement role, taught SO many children and their siblings, been a parent and a friend to many.   We hope you can share in these moments with us as we wish Ange farewell and the best of luck in her newest adventures. We hope to see Ange and her beautiful boys around the haunts of West Footscray as 'Westie locals.' 

 

Ange may the wind be always at your back and the sunshine warm upon your face. May happiness and love follow where ever you may go. Thank you for bringing this to our St John's family xx