CROMWELL COLLEGE
Principal
To the Cromwell Community As another successful year for this great College draws to a close, it is timely to consider the future whilst reflecting upon the collective efforts of all stakeholders, and most importantly the significant achievements of the students this year.
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Within The University of Queensland
ND e Ec W S 2014
From the
• Issue 2
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Editor • Donna Howett • Volume 17
I always suggest to students that over and above many other variables, experience has shown that there are two broad factors determining success here: 1. The ability to balance all of the many and varied opportunities alongside academic work. 2. The maturity to make choices of which you are proud, when your parents and the staff are not watching. On reflection I feel that a significant number of our students have successfully achieved in these two and other areas, although success is not always instantaneous or automatic as emerging adults continue to mature and develop away from home and school. The student leadership team and the staff have been instrumental as a rock of support to students in these and many other important areas. The work of Nathan Croft (Dean of Students) and Geoffrey White (Student Advisor), along with the Students’ Association Executive, Senior RA’s, RA team, Senior Tutor and All Age Coordinators has been greatly valued and appreciated. Behind the scenes we are very fortunate to have the great office staff team of Donna Howett, Sarah Brewer and Robyn Slater led by Fran Huestis (Business Manager). Their homely, caring and motherly approach does not go unnoticed by the students. The maintenance and housekeeping teams lead by Fred Deckers and Chris Raymond respectively, continue to support the students daily, regularly going over and above in many ways. I particularly thank Matthew Thurecht (Executive Chef) who as the new leader of our catering facility and its staff has quickly earned the respect and admiration of the students and staff.
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From the Principal 1 From the Student President 3 Academic Dinner 5 Valedictory Dinner 10 College News 11