Lanfranc awarded

TERM 1 2023 ASC EVENTS

20 January WA New Staff Induction Day (WAASA) 23 January New Staff Induction Day VIC/NSW 13 February ASC Heads of Music 13 March ASC Heads of Music – Zoom only 15 February Heads of Curriculum 20 February ASC Education Support 23 February ASC WA Senior Staff Meeting (Combined) 24 February WAASA Meeting of the Full Association 1 March ASC IT Committee Meeting 2 March Aspiring Leaders 2 March RAP Working Group 15 March Heads of Languages 16 March Heads of HPE 20 March Heads of Science 29 March ASC Schools Weeks Eucharist St George’s Cathedral 29-31 March ASC Principals Meetings 31 March ASC Schools Week Concert Perth Concert Hall

LANFRANC AWARDED

Anglican Schools Commission CEO The Reverend Peter Laurence OAM was presented the Lanfranc Award by the 105th Archbishop of Canterbury, The Most Reverend and Right Honourable Justin Welby. The award was bestowed in the 2021 Lambeth Awards, with the formal presentation delayed due to travel restrictions. The Archbishop of Canterbury presented the award during his visit to Perth in October. The Lambeth Awards recognise outstanding contribution to the Church and wider society, with 36 people from around the globe recognised in the 2021 awards for contribution in a variety of areas. Reverend Laurence was awarded the Lanfranc Award for Education and Scholarship for his achievements in making an Anglican education accessible for thousands of Australian families, through establishing and expanding a national network of low-fee Anglican schools; and for his dedication in representing Anglican schools nationally, including his leadership in the development of work on Anglican Identity in schools. THE REVEREND PETER LAURENCE OAM cont’d

FINALLY, as I reflect on 2022, we remember that this is the end of the third year of the Covid-19 global pandemic. For WA, it was the worst of the years, with major outbreaks once the State border opened in March. Our schools were severely impacted, yet they carried on remarkably. The pandemic has taken its toll on everyone in the community, most notably all in the medical and caring professions, as well as aged care and disability services. It has also taken its toll on all who work in schools. I wish to thank our teachers, Principals, Executive teams, Heads of Learning Areas and Houses, Chaplains, counsellors, and the many support staff working in each school. It is your commitment and dedication that has ensured teaching, learning and care was uninterrupted this year. Thank you. 2022 has been a demanding year. We know that Covid-19 won’t go away over the coming holidays. But I do pray that you will find opportunities for refreshment and renewal of body, mind and spirit. There is no time like the Christmas holidays to do so, as we celebrate the gift given us in Jesus, the Prince of Peace. Christmas Blessings to you.