Acting Deputy Principal | Ms Zoe Morgan

All schools market themselves as offering something unique or special, something that sets them apart from other schools. This week, we celebrate our defining characteristic, our Catholicism. At the heart of this Catholic community are people - incredible staff who bring our vision and mission to life every day. Terrace staff aim to build quality relationships with young people, colleagues, parents and our Old Boys.

We are blessed at Terrace to have a staff so willing to challenge our young men to ensure that they reach their full potential. I feel privileged to observe our staff as they engage with and support boys and their families in so many areas at the College.

Last Friday night’s House Choir was an entertaining example of our community at its best. While congratulations must be given to the hundreds of young men who performed, I am grateful to the staff who enable them to take to the stage with such confidence. Thank you particularly to our House Deans, whose sense of competition is (mostly) tempered by their unwavering commitment to nurture and support boys in all areas of College life. My thanks also to Mr Matt Cocking, Mr Derek Rose, Ms Imogen Brown and their staff for tackling the enormity of House Choir logistics with their usual good cheer, despite the COVID hurdles.

This week, the Arts Faculty is hosting Winterfest, showcasing the breadth of opportunity and artistic talent within the College. Many students participate in music and visual and performing arts during the opening evening. My thanks to the staff involved in coordinating Winterfest, Mrs Suzanne Cooke, Ms Janine Sulzer, Mr Zac Von Hoff and Ms Melissa Herron. I particularly congratulate the students involved for their skill and expertise.

Events such as House Choir and Winterfest are not possible without the hard work of our Facilities and Maintenance staff. I thank Mr Nick Jeffrey and his team for reliably laying the foundations for the success of such events.

While the marketing tagline for this year’s Catholic Education Week may be A spirited tomorrow, I thank all of our teachers, non-teaching staff, coaches and mentors who not only in Catholic Education Week but throughout the year, in the ordinary and every day, build right relationships, foster respect and look for ways to provide inclusivity and care – the spirit of the Gospel is alive in our staff and bringing hope to the Gentlemen of Terrace each day.