Principal's Message
Dear Parents and Carers.
As the 2021 year draws to a close, a sincere thank you for your support, patience, durability and ongoing investment into our school community. In a year of personal and professional challenges, hardship and disappointment, we can be proud of our collective efforts in working with and caring for one another. Thank you to our amazing staff who have worked tirelessly and with tremendous purpose, dedication, passion and flexibility in their ongoing support of our students. Our students - what a year for them. They continued to inspire us to be and do our very best, with their unlimited enthusiasm, thirst for knowledge, sense of adventure and spirit.
"Alone we can do so little; Together we can do so much" - Helen Keller
Last night, we formally acknowledged Year 6 and their families at the Graduation and Awards evening in our Monsignor Downey Hall. This event is a significant time of gratitude and celebration, as well as a time to acknowledge the students and their families for all that they have contributed to our wonderful school. I would like to express my sincere thanks to Father Patrick, Ryan Park (Member for Keira), Nicky Bishop (P&F President), Zoe Jacobson and Rebecca Potter (Graduation Cup Cakes and Cookies), Mrs Fiona Lally (Year 6 Graduation Book), Sam and Tom Immens and Quito Munoz Letham (Imovie Presentation) Mrs Barrett, Mrs Gaffney and Mrs Lace, along with many of our staff for their support, both in the preparation and last night.
There are a number of families leaving our school community - our Year 6 students and their families Thank you for your contributions during your time at St Columbkille’s. Personally, I hope that you take with you many fond memories and I wish you every happiness and success for the journey that lies ahead.
We acknowledge the following families:
Bates Family, Costin Family, Cross Family, Curbison Family, Disibio Family, Duggan Family, Duvall Family, Fenton Family, Fitzpatrick Family, George Family, Gualtieri Family, Jacobson Family, Kanati Family, Kerr family, MacMillan Family, Miller Family, O’Hara Family, Peiris Family, Purtell Family, Villella Family, Woodford Family and Yarworth Family
Congratulations to the following Graduation Presentation Year 6 Award recipients;
Monsignor Downey Faith Award – Bowen Bates
Anthony Devlin Citizenship Award –Jensen Curbison
Ebony Giraldi Learning Award – Alyssa Fitzpatrick
Keira Leadership Award (Hon. Ryan Park MP) –Marcus Saveski
Vice Captains: Bronte Fursey and Tobias Fielding
Student Council: Betty Barry, Wintah Breakspear, Niamh Conway, Arav Gaday,
Lauren Miller, Lola Shaw, Payten Sims, Emily Spiers, Isabelle
Stenos, Cameron Ritz.
House Captains: Downey: Amelia Rutledge and Isaac Tasca
Joseph: Harper Briscoe – Hough and Riley Smith
McCabe: Victoria Muller and Koby Potter
MacKillop: Ava Cooper and Paxton Stewart
Leaders of Community: Charlee Campbell, Jackson Logue, Isla Ryan, Noah Gallo, Angus Coughlan, Preston Park, Chantelle Fleury, Will Jones Murphy.
Leaders of Faith: Scarlett Bortolazzo, Kiah Hukins-Ellis, Alicia Rohoseink, Jayvonte Wilder, Nate Russell, Levi Huggins, Zac Rosengren, James Brown, Indi Chambers.
Leaders of Learning: Patrick Fahey, Jack Lawford, Dean Srbinoski, Aiden Heaton, Christian Da Silva, Lauren Foster, Archie Malcolm, Ivy Stuart, Ricardo Vega.
Leaders of Celebration: Haydon Sharman, Amaya Misopapas, Abbie Dyer, Ebony Nutschnig, Daniel Tramacco, Willow Jenkins, Sibella Bartzos, Levi Saweris, Kayle Galaxidis.
Enviro Ninjas: Abbie Dyer, Amaya Misopapas, Charlee Campbell, Ebony Nutschnig, Isla Ryan, Kayle Galaxidis, Kiah Hukins-Ellis, Scarlett Bortolazzo, Levi Saweris, Nate Russell, Ricardo Vega, Aiden Heaton, Chantelle Fleury, Christian Da Silva, Daniel Tramacco, Ivy Stuart, Lauren Foster, Levi Huggins, William Jones Murphy.
To members of the P&F 2021 Executive Nicky Bishop, Sarah Foster, Pina, Rosie King, Kirsten immens and Kelly Saveski thank you for your ongoing dedication, generosity and commitment to our students, staff, parents and grandparents. We look forward to a new start in 2022 and the opportunity to continue our important work together.
"For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior which is Christ the Lord" Luke 2:11
Thank you again for all your work and support in what we have had to endure together throughout 2021. It has strengthened our resolve, resilience and sense of community.
Wishing you a very 'Merry, Holy and Safe Christmas' with family and friends. Stay safe and connected.
Take care
Mr Brad Colquhoun - Principal