1982-2015 All Hallows' Highlights
ALL HALLOWS ’ SCHOOL MAGAZINE
HIGHLIGHTS
1982 - 2015
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ALL HALLOWS ’ SCHOOL MAGAZINE
1982
Principal Sr Anne O’Farrell
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50th Edition of the School Magazine
School Captain Rosemary Malouf
Sr Mary Marquerite Doyle (Principal 1959-1971) passes away
Sr Mary Claver McDermott (Staff) passes away
Vice-Captain Bernadette McNevin
Mr Vincent Kelly B.E.M (Staff-Tennis) passes away
School Theme Unity
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ALL HALLOWS ’ SCHOOL MAGAZINE
1983
Principal Sr Anne O’Farrell
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First Mothers’ Committee Morning Tea
School Captain Ruth D’Arcy
Mrs Bernice Ellen Duffy (Chapman) celebrates 60 years association with All Hallows’ School
Vice-Captain Monica Curro
School Theme You and me in ‘83- We can together
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Sr Anne O’Farrell with Lord Mayor Sally Anne Atkinson et al.
ALL HALLOWS ’ SCHOOL MAGAZINE
1984
Principal Sr Anne Hetherington
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30 Computers to be installed by 1985
House Colours were Green, Gold, Blue and White
School Captain Anne O’Caaghan
Vice-Captain Katie Lynch
School Theme Together as One— We’ll get it done
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Anne O’Callaghan and Kaatie Lynch
ALL HALLOWS ’ SCHOOL MAGAZINE
1985
Principal Sr Anne O’Farrell
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Our School Magazine cover goes COLOUR
School Captain Trisha O’Moore
Loretto Hall is built, blessed and opened—June 2nd
Vice-Captain Jacquelin Harvey
School Theme Integrate- Communicate-All Hallows’ ‘85
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ALL HALLOWS ’ SCHOOL MAGAZINE
1986
Principal Sr Anne O’Farrell
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125th School Anniversary
School Captain J ill Stockwell
54th Edition of the School Magazine
Record Enrolment
Vice-Captain Ann Connor
Launching of Dieu et Deviour –20th February
The 125th Cake was cut by the youngest student at school—Sondra Locke and the earliest-enrolled past pupil present Mrs Hodgson, enrolled in 1909 A Time Capsule was buried to be dug up on the oc- casion of the 150th Anniversary
School Theme Striving together we’ll make it better
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ALL HALLOWS ’ SCHOOL MAGAZINE
1987
Principal Sr Anne Hetherington School Captain Ruani Dias- Jayasinha
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First COLOUR centre pages of the Magazine
Inaugural Mass celebrated for the first time in Loretto Hall Staff list and subjects they taught are in the School Magazine
Schools Across Australia Begin
Vice-Captain Donna O’Moore
Past Pupil details are entered onto computer for the first time
School Theme Forever we believe: Together we achieve
Sr M Celine passes away
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ALL HALLOWS ’ SCHOOL MAGAZINE
1988
Principal Sr Anne Hetherington School Captain Maria O’Callaghan
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Australian Bicentennial Year
The School Magazine was labelled Dieu et Devior
Expo ‘88— 4 students represent AHS and School Across Australia Project at the United Nations Pavil- ion
Vice-Captain Brownyn Mann School Theme With diginity and unity we’ll bind our school
YCS (Young Christian Students) group reintroduced
All Hallows’ hosts a visit by Vance Brand, a NASA as- tronaut
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ALL HALLOWS ’ SCHOOL MAGAZINE
1989
Principal Sr Anne O’Farrell
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Deputy Principal Mrs Judith Hempel retires 1979- 1989
School Captain Bernadette Lynch
Rid-it Reading was introduced
Vice-Captain Carmel Howard
School Theme Togetherness is Our Desire To any Height we will Aspire
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ALL HALLOWS ’ SCHOOL MAGAZINE
1990
Principal Sr Anne O’Farrell
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Japanese introduced into Junior School
School Captain Lucy Sheehan
Catherine McAuly officially proclaimed a venerable woman of the church.
Viviani Report—Tertiary Entry procedures review
Vice-Captain Susan Frisby
Changes made to the structure of curriculum offered in senior school—Board or School Subjects
School Theme With
Sr Peta Goldburg professed—Member of AHS Staff
understanding and persistence in 1990 we’ll make a difference
Parent Support Groups were identified as ways in which parents can assist pupils and teachers. Advisory Council established—description 1992 Magazine
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ALL HALLOWS ’ SCHOOL MAGAZINE
1991
Principal Sr Anne O’Farrell
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130th School Anniversary
School Captain Christina Harding
Study of Religion made a Board subject
All Hallows’ Historical Society established
Vice-Captain Anne-Marie Te Whiu
Sr Anne-Therese retires—Book processing
Sr Mary Candice retires—Library front counter
Mrs Jane Brennan joins Library Staff
School Theme Peace
Potter Library modifications
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ALL HALLOWS ’ SCHOOL MAGAZINE
1992
Principal Sr Anne O’Farrell
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Centenary of the death of Mother Whitty—9th March 1892
School Captain Genevieve Rosengren
Student Council established
Sr Lourda farewelled (1974-1992) Principal of Pri- mary School until it closed in the early 1980’s. She was then appointed Year 8 Co-ordinator Archbishop John Bathersby appointed—his two sisters were AHS students Sue Nolan & Anne John-
Vice-Captain Katerina Kassianos & Christina Brown
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ALL HALLOWS ’ SCHOOL MAGAZINE
1993
Principal Sr Anne O’Farrell
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Mrs Gabrielle West resigns—Deputy Principal (1990-1993)
School Captain Sarah McGarry
The Women’s Group formed
Sr Jean-Marie Mahoney passes away—Principal 1972-1974 Sr Marty Gerald passes away—Music teacher (1976-1991)
Vice-Captain Madonna O’Callaghan
Colour pages in the Magazine increase
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ALL HALLOWS ’ SCHOOL MAGAZINE
1994
Principal Sr Anne O’Farrell
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Centenary of St Ann’s—16th July
School Captain Emma Smyth
International Year of the Family
School Nurse position introduced
Vice-Captain Julia Callaghan
Rowing boat Christian—Thomas Hinch
New Uniform introduced
Wiltshire Report released
P&F new constitution
School Theme
Clarity, Vigor and Joy
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ALL HALLOWS ’ SCHOOL MAGAZINE
1995
Principal Sr Anne O’Farrell & Sr McQuirk Acting Principal July-December School Captain Nicole McDonough Vice-Captain Danielle Plumb
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Farewell to the Brown Uniform
150 years of Catholic Education
First year of the Walkathon—improve technology
Launch of the first official war cry
P&F introduce committees—Creative Arts, Herit- age and Archives, Ladies, Grounds and Special Events.
Arts Festival begins
International Year of Tolerance
Leon Tesdale retires (1975-1995—Tuckshop Convener
School Theme Not to be different But to make a difference
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ALL HALLOWS ’ SCHOOL MAGAZINE
1996
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Principal Sr Anne O’Farrell
135 Years since the Sisters of Mercy arrived in Brisbane
School Captain Catherine Donovan
Dance around Flagpole—135th Celebrations
135th Anniversary Ball
Purchase of sound system for dancing on Terrace
Vice-Captain Shazia Mankar
Technology—30 computers, network school
AHS website launched 1st November
P & F fundraising—new chairs for Concert Hall/ Shade covers to selected areas of the school
School Theme United as friends and leaders we serve
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ALL HALLOWS ’ SCHOOL MAGAZINE
1997
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Principal Sr Anne O’Farrell
AHS Foundation Limited launched—10th May
Stage 1 of Master Plan begins—Loretto Hall and Library/Science block
School Captain Kateena O’Gorman
Senior Studies becomes available after hours
‘Staffstock 97’ - staring members of staff
Vice-Captain Helen McKee
Microsoft Word and Excel introduced
Interact Fashion Parade—Wedding Section added
Reconcilliation Through Education Rally
P&F introduces a Dance Committee
School Theme United in Spirit
First time—majority of magazine compiled at school
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ALL HALLOWS ’ SCHOOL MAGAZINE
1998
HIGHLIGHTS
Principal Sr Anne O’Farrell
SR A O’Farrell retires in December—last Sister of Mercy as Principal
Curriculumun restructure—Yr8, 9 & 10
School Captain Elizabeth Young
Master Plan focus—Learning Support and Enrich- ment
Vice-Captain Jayne McCornishie
United Nations Youth Association (UNYA) begins
Portico begins
Opening of Potter Building & Mercy Hall
School Theme Together Everyone Achieves More
Potter stain glass window explained
Academic Honour Roll included in Magazine
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ALL HALLOWS ’ SCHOOL MAGAZINE
1999
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Principal Ms Lee-Anne Perry
Ms Lee-Ann Perry—First lay Principal
School decides to have two captains and no vice
5th Annual Walkathon
School Captains Ruth O’Gorman Natalie Hanna
2nd Year of the Reconciliation Committee
Rowing-new boat Joyce Curry and five sculls
Launch of the Foundation Newsletter “Blue and White’ 9000 copies
School Theme Leading as one in the Circle of Mercy
Grandparents Day begins 13th October
Director of Development appointed
All Hallows’ School Council formed
Staff list & positions held published in magazine
LOTE week begins
Aquinas refurbished
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ALL HALLOWS ’ SCHOOL MAGAZINE
2000
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Principal Ms Lee-Anne Perry
Celtric Cross created from silky oak taken from the renovated Aquinas Building—Pat Quinn
Yr 12’s & Yr 8’s only start school on first day
School Captains Kate Barnett Clare McCormack
Tuckshop converted to self service
St Ann’s renovation—Lab 2
First school-based traineeship completed
Wednesday afternoon Social and Interschool School sports begin
School Theme United we stand together we serve
Work experience becomes voluntary
Future Problem solving begins
School Mission statement revised
75th Anniversary of the Past Pupils Association
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ALL HALLOWS ’ SCHOOL MAGAZINE
2001
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Principal Ms Lee-Anne Perry School Captains Tania Somasundaram Vice-Captain Emily Gordon
140th Anniversary
In 1911-student population 175 including 64 boarders : In 2001 student population 1138 and over 130 staff including 6 Sisters of Mercy Jan Neuman—Deputy Principal Students (1989- 2001) takes up Principal of St Monica’s Cairns
Teacher-in-Uniform Day begins : Year 12 Initiative
Extension English in Year 12 introduced
“Ode to Bill” - Groundsman Bill turns 80years
Coloured Calendar
Memorial Garden to the Torbul People opened
Formation of Social Action Groups
Archives Moves Music Library to GF Convent
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ALL HALLOWS ’ SCHOOL MAGAZINE
2002
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Principal Ms Lee-Anne Perry
Ms Perry goes to Dublin for 10 days
Ms W Florey appointed Deputy Principal Students
175th year of opening of House of Mercy in Dub- lin
School Captains Samantha Peden Vice-Captain Michelle Tyack
Celestine Art Centre is opened
Arts Committee formed
Harry Potter Days of Excellence introduced
International Women’s Day I
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ALL HALLOWS ’ SCHOOL MAGAZINE
2003
Principal Ms Lee-Anne Perry
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Vertical House System introduced
New Master Plan introduced
Rhodes Scholarship awarded—Kateena O’Gorman
School Captains Greer Ambrose Mary-Therese Lucey
Alan Clapham retires
First School Co-Captains
Class Photos were replaced with House Photos— Year12’s only class photos House Captains/Social Justice Captain Reports introduced
Hassall Bland (Staff 1995-2003 IT) passes away
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ALL HALLOWS ’ SCHOOL MAGAZINE
2004
Principal Ms Lee-Anne Perry
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Dodge Lane/Boundary Street redevelopment to commence at end of year Mr Charles Moss Careers and Vocational Education Co-Ordinator retires
School Captains Lisa Silver Lauren Walker
Mrs Pam Dittmar and Mrs Chris Hunt retire
Mrs S Coulson appointed Deputy Principal Studies
Community Service Groups amalgamated into MERCY ACTION GROUP
Past Pupils Association - new constitution
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ALL HALLOWS ’ SCHOOL MAGAZINE
2005
Principal Ms Lee-Anne Perry
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Dodge Lane —Teaching Kitchen & four classrooms
Introduction of yearly School Theme
Retiring staff: Judith Walls, Pauline Hislop, Sr Chris Watt, Sr Plint, Jenny Marshall & Cathie McGarry 1988-2005 Margery Jackman appointed as Principal at Catherine McAuley College Westmead
School Captains Jessalyn Chan Kelly Bennett
School Theme Service Justice Excellence
Whitty introduced Little Sister/Big Sister program
School Banner history— first banner made in 1975 by Mrs Mary Noonan
80th Anniversary of the Past Pupils Association
Tracey Wickham receives an OAM
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ALL HALLOWS ’ SCHOOL MAGAZINE
2006
Principal Ms Lee-Anne Perry
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2006-2010 Strategic Plan released
Year 5 & 6 reintroduced into All Hallows: : Blue Socks : 156 students
School Captains Evelyn Peter and Danielle Casey
Father/Daughter Dinners begin
Opening and Blessing of McAuley Hall 16 May
Wendy Cush and Neil Bickford retire
School Theme Courage, Commitment and Compassion
Catherine Award for a Year 10 Student was intro- duced by the Ladies Committee and then in 2006 it was extended to included the whole school : Fine China Cup, saucer and plate
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ALL HALLOWS ’ SCHOOL MAGAZINE
2007
Principal Dr Lee-Anne Perry School Captains Mary-Claire Balnaves
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Year 7 reintroduced into All Hallows’
Opening of Claver Theatre and Consilio Aquatic Centre by Governor Ms Quentin Bryce and blessed by Sr Sandra Lupi
Mrs Carradine Lucas retires—over 24years
First Year 12 cohort to graduate under new House system
School Theme Live Your Dream
Grand Piano purchased by Ladies Committee
Sisters vacate the Convent after 144 years
MoodleBlue introduced to parents
Hard Drive Video Camera and Laptop trial intro- duced in the Library
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ALL HALLOWS ’ SCHOOL MAGAZINE
2008
Principal Dr Lee-Anne Perry School Captains Anna-Claire Zanetti Jess Frisby
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Last remaining teaching sisters: Sr Mary Prescott and Sr Cath Reuter retire
World Youth Day
Business Studies Curriculum changes
School Project: P&P (Papua New Guinea and Pakistan
Mathletics for Year 8 trailed
School Theme Mercy in Action
Gertrude King (nee Gertie Smith boarded from mid 1922-1924) celebrates her 100th Birthday
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ALL HALLOWS ’ SCHOOL MAGAZINE
2009
Principal Dr Lee-Anne Perry School Captains Jemima Welsh Hayley Watts
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Additional floor on Aquinas Hall– four new science laboratories Katie Quinn (Senior 2004) awared General Sir John Monash Award
Retreat Program for Years 5,6 & 7 introduced
Middle School playground opened
Inaugural Middle School Science Fair
School Theme Make A Difference
Tournament of Minds introduced to Middle School
First time textbooks collected from Potter Library
Purchasing of new Rowing Boats
Mothers Network—name change
Blue Pages : family directory introduced
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ALL HALLOWS ’ SCHOOL MAGAZINE
2010
Principal Dr Lee-Anne Perry
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Dr Perry receives an award from the Australian Council of Educational Leaders for her outstanding contribution
School Captains Eva Samios Holly Campbell
Catherine Court was opened
545 Ann Street redevelopment
All Hallows’ School becomes incorporated
Netbooks for Year 8, 10 & Year 11.
School Theme Reflect, Connect, Act
New Rowing Boat— CATHERINE MCAULEY
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ALL HALLOWS ’ SCHOOL MAGAZINE
2011
Principal Dr Lee-Anne Perry School Captains Ellena Miller Anjelica Rush
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150th Anniversary
Magazine is published with a Hardcover
Catherine McAuley Bronze statue commissioned b y P & F
Catherine Court funded by the foundation
Mr Adamson, Mr Amezdroz and Ms Beckmann received external awards for their significant contributiojns to teaching
School Theme Living Mercy
Inaugural Cambodia Immersion program begins
Opening and Blessing of Ellen Whitty Centre—May
Qld Govt announces Year 7 moves into Secondary School in 2015
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Commemorative scarfs and ties present to the staff
Students 150th commemorative uniform tie
Inaugural year for the Science Club
20th year of Rowing
ALL HALLOWS ’ SCHOOL MAGAZINE
2012
Principal Dr Lee-Anne Perry
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Australian Curriculum for English, Science & History introduced Retiring Staff: Ms Glenda Rodgers, Mrs M Hoare, Mr Pat Murray, Mrs Flo Schultz, Mrs S Robinson and Mrs Judy Elder Ms Ward, a staff member who retired due to ill health in 2010 passes away - 35 years. The Year 12 Japanese prize is the Anne-Marie Memorial Prize
School Captains Averyl Mitchell Phoebe Campbell
School Theme In Catherine’s Footsteps
Refurbishment of Staff/Office spaces in Main
Overdrive launched
Gallipoli 5 Year Choir contract announced
AHS will transfer into Mercy Partners in 2013
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ALL HALLOWS ’ SCHOOL MAGAZINE
2013
Principal Dr Lee-Anne Perry School Captains Sally Rafter Lydia Ryan
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Formal transfer of canonical stewardship of the School to Mercy Partners
Studio Refurbished—Sophia Centre
SAS2000 introduced—Maze now obsolete
Active Learning Areas created—ALA
Digitizing the School Registers completed
Sr Mary Patrick String Ensemble introduced - (Teacher 1930-1977)
School Theme Planting The Seed
Percussion Ensemble 4 introduced
New Rowing Boats—”Angeli” and 3 blue sculls
Past Pupils Association running since 1925
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ALL HALLOWS ’ SCHOOL MAGAZINE
2014
Principal Dr Lee-Anne Perry
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First time AHS is staffed only by lay people
School Captains Carla Percoraro Phoebe Peralta
Renovations—Aquinas, Potter, Mary Place, Music Library Additional Home Groups added to House System— Year 7 into Secondary School Sports at AHS amalgamated—CaSSSA (Catholic Secondary Schoolgirls’ Sports Association
School Theme Act Justly, love
tenderly and walk humbly with your God
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ALL HALLOWS ’ SCHOOL MAGAZINE
2015
Principal Dr Perry AM (Semester 1) Catherine O’Kane (Semester 2) School Captains Sophia Kimmins Elin Murphy
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Dr Perry resigns - 16+years (1997– S1 2014)
Catherine O’Kane is appointed Principal—S2
Year 7 now incorporated into Secondary School
Mary Place and Kirinari spaces open
Term 3—OP system is flagged to be amended
Middle Leadership Structure introduced
Long Serving staff—Mr Cameron (40years) Ms Parella(30years) Ms Valleley (30years) Ms Wilkie (30years) Ms Leeming (20years) Ms Pascoe
School Theme Seeking Widsom
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