Deputy Principal | Mr Damien Fall
This week, it seems there is only one topic of global interest, and I am sure we are all approaching saturation point in terms of information, conversation and speculation regarding COVID-19. Rather than focusing on negatives, I would like to concentrate briefly on the outstanding work done by our staff in preparing for whatever may lie ahead. In recent days, staff have undertaken extra training and put strategies in place to ensure our Continuity of Learning Plan will be an effective means of student learning in the event of school closure. Our IT team, led by ICT Director Mr Shaun Steadman and eLearning coordinator Mr Tim Stephens, have been working with teachers to have our learning platforms fully functional. Staff have also run an in-class trial to test the capacity of our system and the boys’ ability to engage in remote learning. I have been delighted by the flexibility of our teaching staff under such unusual circumstances. Members of our non-teaching staff also deserve our thanks for their commitment to the care of students and for allowing the school to continue functioning well. Whether it is catering, grounds, Sick Bay, office or other non-teaching staff, we have been blessed by their professional approach and can-do attitude. The thanks of the entire Terrace Family are extended to all our wonderful staff at this time. We look forward to some sort of normality returning as soon as possible.
Our best wishes are extended to Mr Luke Gribble, Dean of Waterford Place, who had an unfortunate accident at a sporting event on the weekend. While Luke will be fine in the long run, he has sustained a nasty hamstring injury that will require surgery and some recovery time. In Luke’s absence, Mr Dwayne Hoy has agreed to oversee the Waterford Place campus and field any enquiries from parents. We thank Dwayne for stepping in and we wish Luke the very best for a speedy recovery.
No one knows what the Australian landscape will look like in a week’s time. However, I wish all in the Terrace Family the very best for the coming days and weeks. Please take care and stay as safe and well as possible while we ride out this extraordinary time.