Dear Parents,
As the final week of the year draws to a close, I would like to thank our parent community for your support and contribution throughout 2022. May I take this opportunity to thank and congratulate all of you for your continued support and encouragement in working with us in partnership throughout the year to ensure the education of our students remain at a high standard. A school’s community is only as effective as their parent body that supports the staff in the education and development of your children. For all your efforts, encouragement, and enthusiasm throughout 2022, the staff and I are truly grateful. Your time and generosity are most appreciated. We look forward to your continued support in 2023!
I would like to thank and congratulate the staff at CTK for their continued commitment and ability to adjust to the changing educational environment that has been implemented throughout the year. Their professionalism, patience, and the collaborative approach they have undertaken to deliver the curriculum to our students during these trying times is second to none.
On Friday we will farewell our 2022 Year 6 Cohort. Over the last seven years we have watched these students grow into young men and women who will be moving onto high school in 2023. Their contributions and the footprint they will leave here at CTK has and will continue to define the culture and character of our great school. Thank you to every one of you for the legacies you leave behind because of your involvement and time at CTK. On Tuesday evening our graduating students and their families attended mass, presentation, and supper to celebrate the conclusion of their time at CTK. Thank you to our Year 5 parents who provided supper and refreshments for our Yr 6 students and their family on the night. This was greatly appreciated. We wish you all every happiness and success with your future endeavours and studies. Farewell and Good Luck!
At the end of the year our CTK community sadly farewell four of our teaching staff who have been members of our school for many years. We say goodbye to Mrs Samantha Roberts [OLOR Kellyville], Ms Marie-Louise Tcherkezian [St Anthony’s Girraween], Mr Ben Horne [St Theresa’s Denistone] and Mrs Melissa Szoloch [ OLOR Waitara]. These wonderful educators have given of their time and effort for our students and community over the years in a most professional and caring manner. Your presence here in our community will be sadly missed. We wish you all every happiness and success in the future endeavours. To Mr Chris Gierek, Miss Rachel Mouait, and Mrs Dana Drivas, thanks for your service and contributions to our community over the last twelve months. Your efforts and enthusiasm are greatly appreciated by us all at CTK. Thank you.
On Monday afternoon students were introduced to their teachers for 2023. This afternoon we also welcomed four new members of staff Miss Diana Al- Shammas, Mrs Gloria Au, Mrs Ivana Algeri and Mrs Jessica Mitchell who will be teaching at CTK in 2023. We also welcome back Miss Courtney Milone. All families have been emailed a 2023 class pre-requisite list. Welcome and best wishes for an enjoyable year ahead at Christ the King.
Please see below the Classroom Teachers for next year:
Kindergarten- Mrs Erin Wynne / Mr Aaron Debrincat / Mrs Patrice Hanna
Yr 1 – Mrs Alexandra Trethowan / Miss Diana Al-Shammas
Yr 2 – Mr Ben Kroon / Mrs Gloria Au
Yr 3 - Miss Courtney Milone / Miss Shelja Chand
Yr 4 – Mrs Monica Burley/ Mrs Ivana Algeri
Yr 5 – Mr Brad Mogan / Mrs Jessica Mitchell
Yr 6 – Miss Venice Boules / Miss Julianne Walshe
PE – Mrs Kelly-Hosking
Creative Arts – Mrs Danielle Atkinson
We hope you all enjoyed our Christmas concert on Monday evening. The children and teachers certainly enjoyed putting it together and performing for you all. Thanks to all the teachers for their organisation of the event. A special thank you Mrs Atkinson and Mrs Kelly-Hosking who choreographed the items and to our REC Mrs Wynne who co-ordinated the event and worked with the teachers over the last few weeks to bring the Christmas spirit alive in our community.
Today, our annual swimming trials were held to select our zone swimming team for 2023. Congratulations to all our swimmers who took part in the carnival. We had several students swim PBs on the day. Thank you to Mrs Kelly-Hosking for convening the carnival, the teachers who attended, our 2022 Yr 6 House Sports Captains and to our parents who transported and supported our swimmers. Thanks to all concerned.
Parents are invited to attend our Thanksgiving mass and Award presentation this Friday morning commencing at 9:15am in the church. Our new student leaders for 2023 will also be announced.
May the Spirit of Christmas and the celebration of the birth of our Saviour Jesus Christ, fill your homes over the holiday season with joy and happiness as you kick back with family and friends.
Merry Christmas and 2023 be filled with happiness, good health and success.
Cheers
Tony Hughes
CTK Principal
