Here we are at the end of the 2021 School Year!
In the past few weeks, we have celebrated all the events and rituals that mark the end of the year. Junior and Senior School Awards, the ELC Nativity Plays, Year 1 and 6 Transition Assemblies, Carols on the Green all marked the end of a rewarding School year.
Carols on the Green
Hundreds turned out for our Carols on the Green service, providing a joyous celebration of Christmas and the end of the year. The students took to the stage with gusto, sharing the Christmas story through readings and performances. An enormous amount of work goes on behind the scenes to make this event happen, so I extend my thanks to everyone involved with a special mention to Rev Kim, Ms Donna Cianciosi, Mrs Lucy Roberts, Mrs Rebecca Weddikkara, Miss Danielle Jones for preparing the student performances and Mr Roh Weddikkara for the logistics. Thank you to everyone who supported this event including our fundraiser for the Anglicare Christmas Appeal through raffle tickets and donations.
Also a big thank you to the P&F for organising the food trucks.
Awards Presentations and Scholarships
Celebrating academic excellence, citizenship, endeavour, cultural and sporting achievements, learner strengths and the representation of our School values, the Junior School and Senior School Awards provided fitting tributes to the academic year. Thank you to Mrs Shirley Steel and Mr Steve Wynhorst and the Directors for finalising the award winners and holding these events to celebrate the end of the academic year.
We were delighted to announce our second round of 2022 Scholarship recipients:
All Rounder Scholarships - Rhys Morton, Kyan Kevin Noveno, Maia Kavanagh-Shorter, Adaeze Isidienu
The Grace and Truth Scholarship – Maya Gould, Isabella Sharma
The Lindbeck Family Scholarship – Daniella Mukwada
Congratulations to all the award recipients and to our Scholarship winners.
Looking toward 2022
2022 is going to be a landmark year for us. We will celebrate the 15th Anniversary of the School, a fitting time to open our new buildings. The Chapel will be opened by Archbishop Kay Goldsworthy whilst The Hub is due for completion mid-year. The Chapel will provide a peaceful and reflective space for worship and other activities such music performances. The Hub is right in the heart of the school, with an auditorium for drama, music and dance, a centre for research and innovation, places to study and read, a new tech support office classroom and a café. Both buildings will create places for us to gather, learn, inquire and enjoy each other’s company. It will also be time to develop a new Strategic Plan together with a new Master Plan. Envisioning the next 5 years is both exciting and provides an opportunity to reimagine aspects of our school.
2022 Fee Schedule
The School Council are mindful of the financial pressures faced by families again this year. The fee schedule for 2022 reflects minor changes and the full details can be found here. Fee Statements will be sent to families in January with a number of payment options including weekly, fortnightly, monthly, quarterly or a one off annual payment.
Staff farewells
As the year draws to a close we say goodbye to Mr Shane Parnell, Mr Rob Carman, Mr Rob Lewis, Mrs Kristine Gandy, Mr Brendan Martin, Ms Kathy Woollett, Mrs Maria Loreto. We thank these staff for the contribution they have made to PCACS and wish them well in their future endeavours. We also wish Mrs Nicola Hoad all the best as she commences Parental Leave.
Safe holidays
I take this opportunity to wish you and your family a joyous festive season, a blessed and wonderful Christmas, and a safe new year. I hope you take the time to enjoy the summer, catch up with family and friends, and recharge ready for 2022.
God Bless
Ms Felicity House
PRINCIPAL