From the Assistant Principal – Systems, Data and Professional Learning
Congratulations to the many students in our community who continually strive to do their best. As you know, we can only be asked to do our best, but it is essential that we keep reflecting on ways of improving. We all must take the time to evaluate what we have achieved to plan a successful way forward.
Thank you to our wonderful families for the invaluable support you offer our students and staff. Your words of encouragement and the time you take to listen to everyday challenges make an incredible difference.
As we now move into our Easter break, I would like to finish this term with the voices of the new staff for 2022. They were asked …
"What have you found special/memorable about joining the St Andrews community?"
"I feel grateful to work with other inspiring and passionate teachers and have felt so supported by the St Andrews community". “There is a real readiness of the kids to learn. They’re all so happy to be here which is a real testament to the down to earth staff!” “In my short time here, I have witnessed some inspiring leadership. I have never seen that level of support anywhere I have worked before; it was very special for me.” “I would have to say the kindness of students when you walk past them in the playground, and they say hello! I love that!” “I have felt so welcome and supported from the first day we started at St Andrews. It is such a welcoming and supportive community. I have also enjoyed getting to know the students and seeing the effort they are putting into both their classwork and extracurricular activities.”
“Returning back to the school where I graduated brings back a lot of memories that really helped shape who I became as an adult. It goes to show how much of an impact this community does have, even though you don't notice it at the time being a student. The students may not know it now, but they are part of a great school.”
“The kindness of students when you walk past them in the playground, and they say hello! I love that!” |
Thank you for your continued support
Patrick Finnerty
Assistant Principal – Systems, Data and Professional Learning