The last week of term allowed us to celebrate with Prize Giving in a unique way. We were thrilled to have a small group of parents at each of our 11 different Prize Giving Assemblies. having our Hall filled in a COVID appropriate way, with the Organ playing, students presenting a snapshot of their year and prizes presented, has made the end of 2021 particularly meaningful. And mention must be made of the annual Christmas Tree Appeal run by our Prefects. Congratulations and thanks are due for the wonderful collection of food and toys to be shared with those whose Christmas would otherwise be greatly challenged. We who have so much, have a duty to support those in the wider Sydney community, who are in need. I am very proud of what has been collected and distributed to the 2 charities the Prefects have chosen.
To the members of staff who are concluding their time at Pittwater House, I extend my heartfelt thanks for the significance of their work and contribution to our School. I wish each of these Staff well as they relocate to new lifestyles and communities beyond Sydney. To those who are assuming promotional roles, or who are moving to a different phase of their working life, every good wish.
Now, as you go off to weeks of holiday to refresh and celebrate, I wish you the happiest of times with your families. Remember how precious these times are with loved ones. May your Christmas be a wonderful time to rejoice, to celebrate, and to remember those whose year may have included personal loss.
Stay safe in all you do.
I look forward to welcoming you back to our great School in early February where another large group of new families will join us.
With every good wish.
