Headmaster

ISSUE NO 10 / 2022 19 September 2022

Another term complete and what a big term it has been; from Eisteddfod to Duke of Edinburgh, Canberra to Rugby 7s, Debating to Cattle Judging, Career Expos, Disco and the list goes on! Not to mention learning and teaching in the Junior and Senior School, the most important part of our daily routine. This is a busy school, a place of great opportunity. One of the biggest highlights for me has been the development of our Strategic Plan 2023 – 2027. This plan has been established following extensive community consultation with staff, students and parents. It has been developed around a shared vision of all stakeholders. I am grateful for the strong and forthright engagement of all contributors.

The Strategic Plan is intended to set out the overall direction of the School for the next five years. We have a rich history with over 100 years in our story. Throughout this time our mission has not changed. With our new Strategic Plan, we remain committed to our Mission: to nurture young people in the development of their Mind, Body and Spirit.

Our Strategic Plan outlines our core values of Integrity, Respect, Resilience and Service, which underpins our decision making and are at the core of our foundation.

Contents

Headmaster ….. 1

Queen Elizabeth II

….. 3 Board Shorts ….. 3 Deputy/Academic Dean ….. 4 Dean of School ….. 4 Dean of Students ….. 5 Personal Presentation/Jewellery….. 5 Social Media ….. 6 E-cigarettes/Vaping ….. 7 Inter-School Rugby Union ….. 7 The Word for Today ….. 8 School Prayers ….. 8 Reunion Program ….. 8 PNG Martyrs Chapel Service ….. 9 Junior School Disco …10 Head of Junior School …11 Year 6 Canberra Trip ...13 Inter-House Academics ...14 Free Dress Day ...15 NAIDOC Celebrations ...16 Netball Finals & Awards ...17 NQ Athletics ...18 Inter-School Tennis ...19 Visual Arts ...20 From the Dorms ...21 Term Dates 2023 ...24

Congratulations to all Senior School Debating teams on a successful season. All teams represented the School with pride, with All Souls St Gabriels School finishing in second place overall. Thanks also to Sharna Carmody for organising the season as All Souls St Gabriels School was the host school in 2022. The Year 6 students were able to attend the 96-gun salute on the forecourt of Parliament House in Canberra on September 9, marking the death of The Queen.

The plan sets out clear strategies designed to support and deliver on achieving our Vision: Shaping students who seize opportunities and have the skills, knowledge and desire to contribute, lead and serve. Our clear vision for the future will be achieved through five strategic priorities: 1. Nurturing the Mind – furthering student pathways 2. Nurturing the Body and Spirit –expanding opportunities 3. Enhancing professional capabilities 4. Strengthening community connections 5. Securing our future For more detail on what is within each of the five strategic priorities please click here to view the full document. The delivery of each of these strategies will be supported by an annual improvement agenda, which I will report our progress on to the community annually. I believe the future of our School is bright and I am excited about enacting this plan over the next 5 years. I look forward to sharing this with you in more detail at our Annual Awards Day. I hope you all enjoy a restful break with family and friends, and I look forward to seeing you all in Term 4.

Our Strategic Plan 2023-2027

Staff Updates Senior Boarding Resident (Becket) Update -Jenny Cantle We would like to inform you that Mrs Jenny Cantle has let the School know that she is stepping down from her full time position as Senior Boarding Resident and will move into a part time Relief Boarding Supervisor role effective Term 4 of 2022. Jenny has done a wonderful job as the Becket Senior Resident over the last six years. We are grateful for her dedicated service to Becket Dormitory and know she will be missed. Appointment - Samantha Groves We are pleased to announce Samantha Groves has accepted the position of Senior Boarding Resident for Becket Dormitory. Sam is currently a Relief Boarding Supervisor and brings with her 9 months of experience in the ASSG Boarding context. She is well respected within the boarding community, and we are confident that Becket Dormitory will continue to thrive under her leadership. Sam will commence her new role at the beginning of Term 4. We wish Sam all the best with her new appointment. Change in Appointments for Term 4 Stephen Price - resume teaching role - we thank Stephen for his role as Acting Head of Department - The Arts during Term 3. Kylie Kempster - resume the position Head of Department - The Arts and Acting Head of House (Becket). Welcome back Kylie Suzanne Skirde - on leave until the end of Week 6 of Term 4, enjoy your well deserved break. Claire Bowley - we thank Claire for her role as Acting Head of House (Becket) during Term 3.

Shannon Lee