GOVERNING COUNCIL FAREWELLS

Thank You, Mena Collinson

We warmly thank Mena Collinson for her 6 years of dedicated service on our Governing Council, including her time as Chairperson for the past 4 years. Mena’s leadership and commitment, especially through her support of many fundraising initiatives, have greatly benefitted our school community.

We truly appreciate all that Mena has done for Hackham East Primary School. Thank you, Mena, for your invaluable contribution. Your passion and enthusiasm for our school will be missed, but we have made note that you said you are still happy to help out with volunteering when you can!

Thank You, Mike Guidera

We sincerely thank Mike Guidera for his incredible 8 years of service on our Governing Council. Mike has been a quiet achiever, always working behind the scenes and stepping up whenever help was needed—especially at our fundraising stalls, and as our chief BBQ chef!

Mike’s dedication and generosity have made a real difference to our school community. Thank you, Mike, for your many years of support and commitment to Hackham East Primary School.

Thank You, Natasha Burford

We extend our heartfelt thanks to Natasha Burford for her 7 years of dedicated service on our Governing Council. Despite a busy home life, Natasha has generously volunteered at numerous fundraising events and has been a positive influence in shaping our school’s direction.

Thank you, Natasha, for your ongoing commitment and valued contributions to Hackham East Primary School and the always positive way you have contributed to our school community!

Thank You, Melissa Smith

We warmly thank Melissa Smith for her ongoing contributions to our Governing Council over the past 6 years. Melissa has played an ongoing and vital role behind the scenes, organising fundraising events, managing stalls, coordinating orders, and ensuring everything was ready for our BBQs and various other school fundraising events.

Her hard work and commitment have made a real difference to our school community. Thank you, Melissa, for all that you have contributed for Hackham East Primary School and our community.

Thank You, Ashleigh Josephs

Thank you to Ashleigh Josephs for your valuable contributions to the Governing Council over the past 6 years. Your insights and feedback, particularly around inclusion, have helped guide and support our school’s ongoing improvement.

We greatly appreciate your commitment to Hackham East Primary School over the years.

Thank you also to the following Governing Council Members who are retiring this year for their commitment and contributions, particularly for stepping up and helping when we have had BBQs, whole school events and canteen runs. We hope you may still volunteer with some of our events this year in amongst your busy schedules!

Jamie Bodsworth and Sean Collinson

Congratulations and welcome to the Governing Council Members 2026

• Elli Telford – Governing Council Chairperson
• Natalie Jones – Governing Council Vice Chairperson
• Britney Van Groesen – Finance Committee member
• Biannca Bennett
• Hannah Hodge

We look forward to another productive year with our Governing Council contributing their insights into our school directions and events.