Principal's Message

Dear St Margaret Mary’s Parents and Carers,  

Staffing News

May I take this opportunity to update you on the following staff changes: 

FAREWELL

Mrs Pina Roppolo - Mrs Roppolo has announced that after 2 years of teaching at St Margaret Mary’s she will be taking up a new Religious Education Coordinator position at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Kensington. Pina has made a significant contribution to St Margaret Mary’s during her time on staff and will be greatly missed by staff, students and families. She will be remembered for her outstanding teaching and dedication to all the students that she has taught, her gentle way with the students and her passion to share her faith and the “Good News of Jesus”. We thank her for the spiritual nourishment she has brought to StMM community. Thank you, Pina. 

Currently, Sydney Catholic Schools are in the process of recruiting a new Religious Education Coordinator. The announcement of the new REC will be made as soon as possible.

Mrs Anne Culhane - Good bye and Good Luck to Mrs Anne Culhane. Anne has been on leave since Term 3 and has decided to retire from full time teaching and will pursue her career in a casual capacity. I would like to thank Mrs Culhane for her many years of service to the students and families at the school and wish her all the very best for the future. Thank you Anne for sharing your love of literature and passion for storytelling. Good Luck, Anne.

Mrs Belinda Antaw - Goodbye to wonderful Mrs Antaw and thank you for another terrific year of teaching. Mrs Antaw has been teaching Year 4 and they, including co teacher Mrs Culhane, have really enjoyed teaching and learning together. Mrs Antaw has accepted a full-time Mathematics teaching position at St Patrick’s, Strathfield. We thank Mrs Antaw for her outstanding contribution to the Mathematics Enrichment programs at StMM. Farewell and Best Wishes!

Mrs Karen Hutchinson - Good bye and Good Luck to Mrs Karen Hutchinson. Karen has  worked tirelessly for many years at StMM in the capacity of Literacy Intervention and Diverse Learning. After several decades of devoted service to Catholic Education, Karen has decided to retire from teaching to spend more time with her family and friends. Colleagues, students and parents will forever be grateful to Karen for her care, compassion and understanding of students' learning needs. Thank you Karen for sharing your gifts and expertise.

Mrs Julie Traylen -  After several years at St Margaret Mary’s, being of service to the community through her passion for Art, Mrs Traylen will be leaving her current position as Creative Arts teacher. Hopefully we will continue to see Julie at StMM in the role of casual relief teaching. We wish Julie all the very best and thank her for the fabulous teaching and learning opportunities in Creative Arts, in particular, the beautiful and inspiring artworks for the P&F fundraising. Thank you, Julie.

New Principal Appointment - As you may be aware, I will be leaving my beloved St Margaret Mary's community at the end of the year to commence a new role as Principal at Holy Family, Lindfield. Currently, Sydney Catholic Schools are in the process of recruiting a new principal. An announcement to our school community will be made as soon as possible. 

You will have the opportunity to farewell Anne, Belinda, Karen and Pina at the Special Farewell event on Monday 12th December.

WELCOME 

Ms Jacqueline Pribilovics - Welcome to Ms Jacqueline Pribilovics who will be teaching Kindergarten in 2023. Ms Pribilovics is an experienced teacher who has held substantive leadership positions at numerous schools. Jacqueline is currently teaching Kindergarten at Galilee Catholic School, Bondi. Ms Pribilovics is really looking forward to joining the staff as a full time teacher and is particularly looking forward to working with the Kindergarten students. Welcome Jacqui.

Ms Bella Abruzzese -  Welcome back to Ms Abruzzese who will be joining us on a full- time basis in 2023. Bella has been working with the school in a casual capacity during Term 4 and the children love seeing her at the school. Bella commenced StMM as an undergraduate student from Notre Dame College working with Mrs McClure in 2021. Congratulations Bella on your new appointment as Year 4 class teacher in 2023.

Mrs Hannah Jory -  Welcome back Mrs Jory! Mrs Jory returns after maternity leave and will be working for one day per week with Ms Laura Courtenay as the Year 6 teachers. I know that the children will be  very excited about seeing her return to teach them. Welcome back Mrs Jory!!!

2023 School Leadership

Principal - TBC

Assistant Principal - Danielle Frost

Instructional Specialist - Danielle McClure

Religious Education Coordinator - TBC

Classroom Teachers

Kindergarten - Jacqueline Pribilovics 

Year 1 - Danni McClure (M-W)/ Fiona Brookes (Th - Fri) 

Year 2 - Rachel Pombart 

Year 3 - REC (M-Wed & Fri)/Melanie Bornewski (Thurs) 

Year 4 - Bella Abruzzese 

Year 5 - Anna Kelly 

Year 6 - Hannah Jory (M) Laura Courtenay (Tues - Fri) 

Diverse Learning -  Ms Danielle Frost

Reading Recovery and Literacy Intervention - Mrs Diane Breen

Literacy Intervention and Extension - Mrs Catherine Prichard

Mathematics Intervention and Extension - Mrs Fiona Brookes

Creative Arts - Mrs Jodie McInness

Sport - Mr Harvey Simpson

Family Educator - Mrs Lucille Gravina

Library and Learning Support - Mrs Spela Radomir

Learning Support Officer - Mrs Grace Murdaca

Office Support - Mrs Michelle Fabri (M-F) 

                               - Mrs Stephanie Frost (Wed.)

Please join me at the P&F meeting (either onsite or via zoom) on Monday evening for an exciting and important presentation of the 2023 St Margaret Mary's Vision. 

Topic: Term 4 P&F AGM meeting

Time: Nov 28, 2022 06:30 PM Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87822837968?pwd=ZmI4a0Z5WXJXQ1Rtb0lVNkxRZjF4dz09

Meeting ID: 878 2283 7968

Passcode: 532754

God Bless and stay safe,

Pauline Dinale

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