PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE

A Message From Mrs Wansbrough

Dear Staff, Board, Parents and Students,

THANK YOU!

Thank you for your gracious, kind words; your AMAZING special gifts and cards; for the fun, memorable and really special Farewell Dinner; for the superb Farewell Assembly that made me cry; for the heavenly music at the assembly that made many people cry; for your love, support and prayers!

I look forward to really soaking in all the beautiful messages/cards and books you have given me, over the next few days.

I feel so overwhelmed from all the wonderful blessings you have showered over me and feel sad at leaving such a beautiful community - because we are family.

I am so thankful for the time I had at St Andrews Christian College and for the journey we have travelled together.

Thank you Jesus! Thank you St Andrews!

God’s blessing on you all.

Shalom,

Catriona

Season of Farewells

The second week of Term 4 provided a series of farewells for members of our school community. On Friday 14th October, we gathered together as a College community to farewell our graduating class of 2022. A touching representation of the beginning and end of a student’s journey at St Andrews, our prep students presented a gift to each of our Year 12 students. When looking at the graduating Year 12 students sitting alongside our Prep students, it reminded me of the immense privilege we have working at St Andrews in which we are able to be a part of a student’s entire education, from one book end to another. Fourteen students of the graduating class of 2022 started their schooling at St Andrews in Prep, and it is humbling to know that their entire school journey has been one experienced at St Andrews. We also had the privilege of farewelling our faithful leader and Principal, Mrs Wansbrough who at the end of the year will be retiring. Mrs Wansbrough was honoured and acknowledged in a whole school assembly, and it was fitting that our 670 student choir was able to express their gratitude through singing and music; something that Mrs Wansbrough is so incredibly passionate about.

As we say farewell to our faithful, faith-filled and courageous leader Mrs Wansbrough, and also say farewell to our graduating class of 2022, I pray that they will always know that St Andrews Christian College is a place that they can still call home. I pray that despite the sadness of leaving or moving on, we instead look forward with great anticipation to see what God has planned for our graduating students and for Mrs Wansbrough. Above all, we pray that our students continue to feel the presence of God and the blessing of the gift of grace, through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ through his death and resurrection.

Nick Haines

Acting Principal