In anticipation of next week, I would like to welcome all our families back to school for Term 3 and the second half of the year.
You have likely now heard of my intention to retire from the principalship at the end of the year – please be assured I remain healthy and happy, and I love what I do, but have decided, after 35 years at Shire, that it is time for me to take a step back from senior leadership and full-time employment. I am energised to give 100% over the next six months, and I look forward to continuing to engage with parents, students and staff for the rest of the year.
I am pleased to announce that Mr Steve Moore has been appointed as Director of Studies in the Secondary school, after serving so well while acting in the role across Term 2. Steve brings a wealth of experience from both his teaching experience and his roles as a faculty leader, both at Shire and at St George Christian School. Mr Moore will be straight into the action at our upcoming Stage 6 Subject Selection Information Night for Years 11 & 12 on Wednesday 29 July from 7-8:30pm in the school hall.
It was a privilege this morning to host a prayer breakfast at school for the pastors and church ministry workers of the Sutherland Shire and surrounding local regions. Our school was founded by parents to serve, partner and support local churches in the ministry of the gospel, and it was great to see both old and new faces at our gathering.
"Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight." [Proverbs 3]
May God continue to straighten our paths and guide our ways this term, and may your children flourish through an education that places Christ at the centre of all we do.
Mr David Stonestreet
Principal
