From the Principal 

A warm welcome back to the term. I trust you and your family enjoyed the mid-year break. 

The three week break provides a wonderful opportunity for our teaching staff and students to rest, refresh and rejuvenate after a busy first semester and in preparation for what promises to be a busy and exciting term ahead. 

I acknowledge and thank the Administration, Grounds, Maintenance, IT, Cleaning and Executive staff who worked through the break to ensure school business continued in preparation for the term. 

 Welcoming new members to our community 

This term we have many new families joining us and I warmly welcome you all to the School.

We also welcome the following staff to John Wollaston:

Mrs Pia Kelly – Manager Community Engagement and Marketing 

Mrs Keiko Nakao – Japanese

Mr Robert Lewis – Maths/Science teacher 

Miss Louise Atkinson – Year 7 

Mr Harry Doble – Education Assistant

I wish our newcomers a smooth transition into our community and that their time with us is fulfilling.

Staff returning 

We welcomed back Mrs Bev Richardson from leave and Mrs Imogen Cain returning from completing a successful teaching practicum. We also welcome back two of our Education Assistants, Mrs Amanda Gibbins and Mrs Kerwyn Jonker. 

Other staffing news 

It is with a sense of great pride that we acknowledge Chaplain Justine who was installed as a Canon of St George’s Cathedral during the Evensong service at St George’s Cathedral on Sunday evening. Congratulations The Reverend Canon Justine Coverdale.

Mr Luke Morgan has stepped down from his Head of The Arts role. Ms Amanda Lin has been appointed Acting Head of The Arts for Semester 2.

ASC Immersion to Samoa

We had four Secondary students attend the ASC Immersion to Samoa over the holidays. We look forward to reading their reflections and accompanying photos in our next newsletter edition. 

The term ahead 

Term 3 promises to be a busy term with much to look forward to. 

Thank you for your continued support and I look forward to sharing a wonderful term with you.  

Kylie Virgo

Acting Principal