From the Principal's Desk

 

ADVENT has started.

 

It's a time for Christ, Change and Celebrations and

to show: GEM (Gratefulness, Empathy and Mindfulness)

 

As 2024 concludes, there may be feelings of uncertainty as we anticipate the changes we know are to come. Change is an exciting, necessary and challenging part of life. At Resurrection School, we are committed to nurturing and supporting those who experience uncertainty or anxiety during times of change, including changing classes or schools.

 

It has been my privilege to work with members of our school community who will leave us at the end of the 2024 school year- staff, students and families. I would like to thank them for all that they have contributed to Resurrection School and wish them well in the future.

 

We farewell and thank staff who are leaving us: Caroline Fashcah (Year 5 teacher) and Calvin Mujie (Year 6 teacher).

 

We would like to thank those people who have helped in many ways throughout the school, including: Fr Brian, the members of the School Advisory Council, under the leadership of Di Rodrigo; the Fundraising Team led by Leanne De Zilva, Michelle Lehner and Katerina Dalianis who we thank for their initiatives; all of the wonderful Farm 2 Table helpers who provided some memorable opportunities for our community while sharing a meal; Jack Zhao and Yvonne for developing and maintaining the school. We are blessed to have people who are willing to help us build our school community; our students, staff and families benefit because of you. Thank you all so much.

 

At this time of year we experience mixed emotions - joy and anticipation as Christmas and holidays approach and sadness as we conclude another year and farewell those who are leaving.

 

We thank all families for entrusting us with their child/ren’s learning, faith enrichment and wellbeing this year.

 

Jane Dunstone

Principal

 

 

STAFFING AND CLASS GROUPS 2025

 

In consideration of student numbers, student needs (learning and well-being) and, following consultation with staff via the Consultative Committee, in 2025 the class groupings will be: three Prep classes,  three Year 1 classes, three Year 2 classes, three Year 3 classes, three Year 4 classes, two Year 5 classes and three Year 6 classes. Some classroom locations will change to accommodate the class groupings.

 

The name of your child's class teacher/s for 2025 will be included in an email as well as details regarding the Assessment Days on Wednesday, January 29th and Thursday, January 30th, 2025.

 

STAFFING 2025

Name

Position/s

Jane Dunstone

Principal

Danielle Rowley

Deputy Principal and Student Wellbeing Leader

Kristine Koutroumanis

Learning & Teaching Leader/ Learning Diversity Leader

Donna Kirk

Religious Education Leader, Learning Support & Year 3RB (M)

Maria Hartono

Administration

Mandy McLean

Administration

Crystal Cornell

Prep C

Deandra Gay

Prep G

Natalie Rogers

Prep R

Merryn Morrissey

Year 1MM

Francine Jorgensen

Year 1FJ

Gabrielle Mellan

Year 1MC (M-Th)

Emma Clausen

Year 1MC (F)

Luda Zhang

Year 2ZC (M-W)

Suzette Callander-Brown

Year 2ZC (Th-F)

Shelley Hall

Year 2SH

Cathy Gibbins

Year 2GC (M-Th)

Julie Curtin

Year 2GC (F)

Rose Brusco

Year 3RB (T-Fr)

Sue McKenzie

Year 3SM

Louise Buckley

Year 3DB (M)

Renata Dal Sasso

Year 3DB (T-Fr)

Sarah Fields

Year 4FS (W-Fr)

Emma Sofra

Year 4FS (M-T)

Laura Armour

Year 4LA

Grace O’Connell

Year 4OB (M-W)

Dagna Baldy

Year 4OB (Th-F)

Catherine Brady

Year 5BR

Carmel Barwick

Year 5CB

Asha Hinton

Year 6AH

Sam Timuska-Carr

Year 6ST

Breanna Neighbour

Year 6BN (M-Th)

Kristine Koutroumanis

Year 6BN (F)

Sarah Edwards

Physical Education/Health

Breanna Neighbour

Physical Education/Health

Evelyn Balaban

LOTE (Italian)

Melanie Dobra

Performing Arts / Music

Carla Renaud

Visual Arts (3 days)

Louise Buckley

Visual Arts (2 days)

Trish Magree

Positive Education teacher

Dianne Banks

Learning Support Officer

Judith Burgess 

Learning Support Officer

Lauren Jones

Learning Support Officer

Luisa Frau

Learning Support Officer

Caroline Murray

Learning Support Officer

Fran Nawarathna

Learning Support Officer

Katherine Ng

Learning Support Officer

Kim Kelly

Learning Support Officer

Rochelle Perera

Learning Support Officer

Bernadette Young

Learning Support Officer

Sue Hughes

Learning Support Officer

Diana Fowler

Library Technician

Robyn Innes

Canteen Manager

Mary Sullivan

Canteen Assistant

Jack Zhao

Maintenance

Virginia Simmons

CAMP Australia (OSHC) Manager

2025 ASSESSMENT DAYS AND TIMES

All students, Prep - Year 6, will undertake Literacy and Maths assessments on Wednesday, January 29th and Thursday, January 30th 2025.  Each student will have a specified appointment time on one of these days. Sibling times will be coordinated. School will commence on Friday, January 31st full-time for Years 1 - 6 students and Prep students will attend 8.45am. until 1.00pm.

STUDENT PROGRESS REPORTS SEMESTER 2 2024

Student Progress Reports for Semester 2 will be published to the Compass Parent Portal at 4.00pm on Friday, 13th December. Please log in to access your child’s Progress Report.

All the best,

 

Jane Dunstone

PRINCIPAL