Dear parents,
I would like to welcome you to the commencement of the academic year. I do hope that your Christmas break was filled with lots of family time and that you and your children are sufficiently rejuvenated to begin the 2022 year.
Each year is exciting in that we welcome new families through the Year 7 cohort. I do hope that your association with our community is fruitful and positive. We also welcome new families to the College through the other cohorts and this year, we welcomed 60 new students to Years 8 to 11. It is also great to begin our association with you.
SEQTA
The College endeavours to support families through various communication channels, particularly the student and parent portal called SEQTA. I encourage new families to create their account so that we can effectively work together for the education of your student.
College Leadership Team
Declan Tanham Principal
Sara Jennings Deputy Principal (Pastoral and Teaching and Learning)
Danny Battistessa Deputy Principal (Curriculum)
Craig Rodgers Dean of Students (Years 7 and 10)
Shannon Smith Dean of Students (Years 8 and 11)
Mr Ben Grose Dean of Students (Years 9 and 12)
Sr Emma Llewellyn Faith and Ministry
Mrs Julie Hawes Business Manager
New Staff
Kathy Kania Head of Humanities
Casey Donaldson Science
Sean Ebert Mathematics
Isabelle Girando Physical Education
Annie Dziadulewicz EaLD
Janine Robert English
Stephen Bettella Outdoor Education
Casey Vinci English
Monica Micallef Food Technician
Matilda Parry Music Assistant
Christine Templin Ministry Assistant
Emily Vuong Science
Jordan Davis Education Assistant
Staff Returning from Leave
Shelley Dice HaSS and Drama
Robyn Harbord HaSS
Vicki Pratt VET Assistant
COVID Update
I have also written to you to outline the Catholic education system approach to managing our response to COVID-19. We will follow the West Australian Department of Health and Education directives.
In short, we ask;
• the students to wear masks whilst in class
• to observe social distancing and hygiene routines where possible and appropriate
• we note that students over 16 may be excluded from some public events end so this may affect their access to excursions.
I repeat the advice of the Department of Health, which advises that the most important response for students is to be vaccinated.
Mr Declan Tanham
Principal
