Deputy Principal | Mr Damien Fall

With a week remaining of the term and the assessment and reporting process well underway, there are several staffing changes being finalised for the commencement of Term 2. Our College is a large, dynamic workplace with over 100 teachers and around 200 staff in total. With such a large staff, there are regular changes resulting from retirement or leave.

After loyally serving the College since 1988, and having seen two sons through their Terrace education, Mrs Mary Meadows has decided to retire at the end of this term. It is hard to imagine how many young men have passed through the door of Mary’s classroom during this time, but we know that her students were well taught and cared for. We thank Mary and wish her the very best as she moves on to a post-Terrace world without reading drafts and marking assignments. Our Compliance Manager, Ms Katie White, also departs to pursue a new professional challenge at the end of term, as does Ms Clare Condon, who has worked diligently in our Human Resources department. We thank both these valued staff members, who have brought an excellent level of expertise to their critical and rapidly growing roles. Ms Katie Carrick has produced outstanding editing work in our Communication department and leaves us to pursue her teaching career. Again, our thanks and best wishes.

At the end of the term, we will farewell Mrs Emma Hatchett for the remainder of the year as she and her husband Andrew excitedly prepare to welcome twins into the world. Our very best wishes to Emma as she commences life with two new members of her family. Best wishes also to Mrs Louise Cosgrove and Mrs Genevieve Claffey, who will take long-service leave for Term 2.

As a result of the staff movements above, the following changes will be in place:

• Mrs Sally Hart will act as Head of Faculty, Religious Education for Term 2.
• Ms Bridget Clarke will act as Subject Coordinator, Study of Religion for Term 2.
• Mr Michael Wooldridge will act as Xavier House Dean for Terms 2-4.
• Ms Miki Gardiner-McIver will act as Subject Coordinator, Science Years 7-9 for Terms 2-4.

To cover staff departures and release time for those acting in leadership positions, the following teaching staff have been appointed:

• Ms Danielle O’Dowd – teacher of Drama and English, Terms 2-4
• Mr Josh Potter – teacher of Science, PE and RE, Terms 2-4
• Ms Kelly Findlay – teacher of Music, Term 2
• Ms Claudia Houston – teacher of SOR and RE, Term 2

These changes will have implications for Parent/Teacher Interviews, and I will write to families affected next week. Changes to teachers are not ideal for young men, but we are confident that we have covered these absences in a way that will ensure no negative impacts on teaching and learning. I trust that families see the young men of Terrace busily engaging in their studies and finishing the term strongly.