Getting near the end of the year.
It hardly seems possible - but here we are, drawing close to the end of another school year. It has been a full and a vibrant year in the life of the school. here are a few assorted reflections on it.
Firstly, let me say how much Mrs Goddard and I have appreciated the enormous support, practically and prayerfully, that has come from so many quarters to us this year. As you know, I shall be on leave from the end of the year, the exact duration of that leave being still a little uncertain. I shall have our wonderful school very much in my thoughtsand I trust there will be a year of flourishing and exciting education for all our students. And, like any parent or friend of the school, I can keep in close touch with daily happenings by consulting the Newsletter and Newsflash on the website at any time.
I want to say an enormous Thank You to the staff who are leaving Arndell at the end ofthe year, after a long time or a short as the case may be. To Raewyn Dean, our wonderful Director of Studies, to Philip Kirkwood, who has spearheaded Learning Support, to Jo Druitt in Music, to Alissa Hayden in TAS, to Trent Stephens in Science and Maths, to Jennifer Carey on the Counselling team, and to Natalie Liddell in PE, I say on behalf of the College community how much we are in your debt.Thank you for helping us to be the school we are!
I hopeyou are all ging to be part of the end of year functions that are so important to any school. There is the Carols service this Friday 5/12, and then there are the various Presentation occasions next week for the different age groups in the school. These occasions are vital for the fostering of community and for acknowledging all that goes on in a busy school. Make sure you are at all those that concern your children, so that you can support them and be part of the school family.
May I wish all of you a safe and a blessed Christmas and New Year period. I hope that the Christ we know in this school is also a living part of all you do over the holidays, sustaining you and bringing you to us ready for another year. To Mr Webb, who will be in the Head's chair at the start of the year, I can only give my very best wishes - and tell him what you all already know, that he is in fact Awesome!
Headmaster
Arndell Anglican College
