Thank you Mr Murphy

Having worked closely with Kevin over the last few years, as both a member of College Council and also as a parent, I felt it was important I acknowledged Kevin’s impact and legacy on our school in this small way.

When I heard the news yesterday that Kevin was leaving our school, it obviously came as a shock, however I quickly pulled myself together and congratulated him on a fantastic promotion; it is much deserved and I wish him every success.

Kevin has put together a very strong leadership team at our school so I fully expect everything to run just as smoothly when he transitions to his new role.

Kevin, I’d simply like to say thank you

for being open about your own family’s situation in navigating secondary school (it shows you also understand what it’s like being a parent).
for being so forward thinking,
for how you maximise every opportunity to develop our school,
for your drive to help deliver the funding for our exciting new Gym and Performing Arts space,
for the mostly hidden after-hours time you commit to the school and students, and
for everything else that I have taken for granted until now.

Thank you, specifically, for supporting the developmental assessment model and celebrating our students growth as well as academic achievement. I am definitely seeing the benefits of this approach and looking forward to its continued progress after you move on.

I believe there may be a couple of opportunities next year, for anyone who doesn’t get the opportunity this year, to wish Kevin well in his new role. In particular, I know how committed Kevin is to the iCan Challenge 50km walk to raise money for the Royal Children's Hospital, so I expect to see him there. There will be much more information about how you can support the iCan Challenge, early next year.

While I have this opportunity, I’d like to thank all Teachers and Staff for a great year. I wish those that are leaving us all the very best for their future and everyone a very happy, safe and restful Christmas period, so that you are raring to go into 2024.

David Cartwright

College Council President