Dear Parents and Carers,

Hope that you are safe, well and have enjoyed a sensational couple of weeks.

There has been lots of excitement over the last week for many of our Year 5 students. They have been preparing and presenting their speeches for School and Vice Captains combined with our Student Representative Council positions. The quality of the speeches have been outstanding.  Many students have highlighted their connection to our wonderful school, sense of belonging and what they would bring to each role. I have been immensely proud of their collective efforts and wish to thank Mrs Tirchett, Mrs Rathbone and Mrs Lace, along with our parents for their support of each candidate.

Congratulations to the following students who have been selected by our Staff, Year 4 and Year 5 studeetns to represent our school.

School Captains - Zaria Nguyen and Bailey Mitchell

Vice Captains - Bronte Fursey  and Tobias Fielding 

Last Thursday and Friday our Kindergarten 2022, students engaged in our 'Orientation Opportunity'. Our future Kinders, where able to connect with their teachers, explore the playgrounds, listens to stories, play and interact with each other. The students were very settled, engaged in the activities, enjoyed themselves and are all very ready for 'Big School'. 

Congratulations to Mrs Tyrrell on the birth of her daughter, Lucy who was born Sunday 14 November. It was brilliant news for our school community, with our staff and Year students extremely excited. We wish the Tyrrell family - Libbie, Jared and Lucy every success and happiness. 

In preparation for 2022, we have finalised our Staffing. We would like to congratulate Mrs Barrett. She will welocme a new addition to her family with her second child due in March. Thank you to Mrs Gilmore for her support of our Year 1B students. Mrs Gilmore will be returning to St Therese West Wollongong for next year. We welcome new staff, Mrs O'Conner, Mr Lattimore and Mr Lowrie and Mrs McDonald back to St Columbkille's next year.

Please find further Staffing 2022 information in the article below.

Wishing you a sensational 2 weeks as the 2021 school year draws to a close. Thank you for your continued support of our school community. Stay safe and connected.

Take care

Brad Colquhoun - Principal