Principal's News
'Human greatness does not lie in wealth or power, but in character and goodness.'
Anne Frank
Dear Families
What a massive few weeks we have had here at Fatima - our PFA Trivia night, School Production, 2024 Prep orientation sessions, Bike education, Art awards, 3/4 Swimming and now 5/6s. Thank you to all within our community who support us with events and helping us to make them such a success for our school!
KEY INFORMATION:
2024 Classroom teachers
I wish to inform you that our classroom teachers for 2024 are:
- Prep: Mrs Gabi Fisher / Mrs Jeanine Sutherland and Miss Kelly Garbett-Tarzare
- Year 1/2: Miss Amy Cook and Mrs Vanessa Mastramico
- Year 3/4: Mr Matthew Ferguson, Mrs Danielle Rasdell and Mrs Jacinta McRae
- Year 5/6: Mr Aaron Connolly, Mrs Alicia Baker and Miss Ebony Burns
Student Wellbeing Officer / Councillor
Miss Tegan Senior has been appointed as our Student Wellbeing Officer / Councillor in 2024. Tegan comes with a wealth of experience as a student councillor, wellbeing leader, youth service worker and a teacher. We look forward to her joining our fabulous Fatima team!
2024 Classroom locations
- Room 1 and 2: Prep (current 1/2 rooms)
- Room 3 and 4: Year 1/2s (current library room)
- Room 5, 6 and 7: Year 3/4s (current prep rooms and one existing 3/4 room)
- Room 8, 9 and 10: Year 5/6s (current Indonesian and 3/4 rooms)
Camino classroom visits
It has been a delight visiting and sharing my journey of the camino with our students. They have shown such curiosity with the story, images and artefacts. Their insights and deep thoughts truly displays the openess that Mary witnessed in the children of Fatima in Portugal.
One of the artefacts shared is a diamond and no, unfortunately it is not a real one (one of the most common questions asked, haha!) I have spoken to the children that it does symbolise strength and love, two qualities that are important as a Principal. Our spiritual guide gave this to us along the way, reminding us that our work in a school can be referred to as a diamond at times...it involves high pressure and through the darkness and persistence, the light does form and the vision for the school does take shape, shining bright like a diamond!
And to conclude, can you believe that there is only four weeks left of our 2023 school year - how is that possible! Lots still to come so make sure your read the newletter and class news.
I must say we are looking forward to Advent - this joyous season of preparation! During our last four weeks, we prepare our hearts for the coming of Jesus, with prayer, meditation, and more. Celebrating Advent is a meaningful way to prepare our hearts for Christmas. If you are free, we'd love for you to join us for our Advent liturgies that will be held on Friday @ 2.40pm in the hall from next week.
Go well
Sarah McDermott
Principal