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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

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