You become part of people’s lives over the ten years. When speaking to the children, I recalled a number that I have known almost since birth.
The bitter moment for me is, of course, not seeing everyone, every day.
The sweet part is I have another job as a Principal and 500 people that I will get to know!
Again, when speaking with the classes, it is a similar bitter/sweet moment for them too. However, I described the sweet part as meeting and getting to know a new Principal.
Many were concerned as to whether this person could cook sausages!
So, I will conclude my time as Principal of Rosary School at the end of the term. Trish O’Toole will be the Acting Principal for terms 3 & 4.
Trish is a very experienced Leader and has just concluded her work, last term, at St Brigid’s at Kilburn. She brings a depth of leadership experience to this position along with a commitment for ensuring excellence in teaching and learning.
During terms 3 & 4 the process of appointing a substantive Principal will begin.
There will be a consultation phase that students, parents and staff will be involved in. Applications for the position will then be called for, I am sure there will be many! Catholic Education SA run this process and organise an interview panel that will include Father Paul, someone from the School Board and two CESA reps.
Somewhere in the fourth term, the new Principal will be announced.
Damian Weeks