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PRINCIPAL APPOINTMENT |
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We welcome Peter Simmonds’ appointment as Principal of
our school from the beginning of next year and look
forward to him leading our school over the next seven
years.
Peter has a strong background in school leadership and
is currently Principal at Heysen Primary School. |
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THANKYOU MORNING TEA |
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At our thank you morning tea last Thursday, we
celebrated with the many parents who have assisted in
the school throughout the year. Many aspects of the
school need volunteer support and we are grateful that
so many people offer to assist on committees and
Governing Council, LAP, with sports teams, in
classrooms, Pedal Prix, Edible Garden, Busy Bees,
Canteen, Resource Centre to mention a few.
We congratulate David Hirlam, Deb and David Solly, Deb
Excell & Jan Pedersen who received Parent Recognition
Awards for their outstanding contributions and service
to the school over many years.
We thank all parents who have supported the school and
are leaving as their children move on to High School. |
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STAFF CHANGES |
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Staff changes at Happy Valley are significant, whether a staff
member has been here for a term, or for ten years. We become very
close very quickly.
As
another group of staff leave, we recognise their contribution. |
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Farewell Margaret |
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Margaret Kellett
came to our school last year, filling a one-year vacancy as Junior
Primary Principal – and stayed for a second year! She loved the
role, the students and the community.
Margaret brought a great deal of warmth and laughter to our school
and was very proactive in leading the Junior Primary section of the
school. She ensured that early childhood and its needs were met and
promoted. Through linking with the Playgroup and the local Kindies,
she supported the importance of early years education. She was also
actively involved with older students and classes through support
for Kookaburra Council and other whole school programs.
We
will miss Margaret’s passion for the school and its programs, her
infectious laughter and her emphasis on building sound relationships
with others. While her future directions are still unclear, we wish
her the very best in the role she undertakes next year and beyond. |
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Farewell Merry |
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Merry Gabb
has won a new teaching position at Woodend School, so will be
leaving at the end of the year.
Merry has been such a positive, active member of our staff, spending
her time at our school working with upper primary students. It has
been a real asset to have female role models always working in this
section of our school. Merry has tackled her work with vigour,
commitment and fun. Her sayings over the years are legendary, and
her students are always “superstars”.
She has involved herself in a range of school programs, including
the development of the ‘Jason’ project with year 7 students and
supporting Kookaburra Council over several years. She also has a
fine reputation in school food catering!
We
will miss Merry’s laughter, her dramatic entrances and her
commitment to student wellbeing. Best wishes go with her as she
moves to Woodend School. |
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Farewell Helen, John and Cheryl |
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Helen Atanasoff
came quietly to our school at the beginning of the year, taking
responsibility for our reception class. Over the year Helen has
developed a huge reputation with her students, her class parents and
with staff. She has a great relationship with her students and has
had them presenting quite outstanding performances – at assemblies,
at the Thank You Morning Tea and on Christmas Celebration Night.
Thank you for your contribution to our school Helen and best wishes
as you move to Warradale School next year. |
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John Kuik
took responsibility for a year 3 class this year. John’s commitment
to quality teaching, to his students and to giving students
enjoyable and valuable learning experiences was excellent. John
will be well remembered for the musical ‘One Hundred Year Rock’
which he directed and produced with the Year 3 classes this term.
Thank you John for your hard work and best wishes as you move to
McLaren Vale School next year. |
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Cheryl Alcock
also worked with a Year 3 class this year. She has been such an
organised and positive member of our staff. Cheryl has given her
class very enjoyable and worthwhile learning experiences and under
her care they are all ready to move on to Year 4. Cheryl will be
well remembered for the most amazing artwork that she does with
students with her classroom looking like an art gallery throughout
the year. Thank you Cheryl for your commitment and best wishes as
you move to Craigburn School next year. |
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Farewell Kerry |
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Kerry Hooper became the first point of contact in the office area of
our school in the middle of the year. With her happy, positive
manner and caring approach she has been a wonderful person in this
key position in the school. Thank you Kerry for your fantastic
involvement in this demanding role and we wish you the very best in
your future work. |
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Long Service Leave |
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Simon Mueller will be on leave for the first term next year,
returning to teach his Year 4 class from the beginning of second
term. At this time we don’t know who will be covering Simon’s
absence. Enjoy your leave Simon, and your time with daughter Kiara! |
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