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 Dear Families, 

Thursday’s final assembly was a wonderful celebration of the achievements of the term.  We congratulated the following students on their efforts:

Academic Achievement was also acknowledged with over 130 students receiving certificates for their application to their studies. Special mention was made of three students, Randuli Wijayaratne in Year 3, and Aya Doherty and Rose Stead in Year 6  who displayed Academic Excellence by achieving straight A’s across all learning areas. They were awarded Academic Medallions.

The 2025 Year 6 school leaders were also announced.

 Councillors

Performing Arts/Cultural Councillors for 2025: Matilda Parker & Lexi White

Service Councillors: Isabelle Bird & Akech Adol

Technology Councillors: Robel Jemal & Joshua Ruhigira

Library Councillors: Christian Iglesias & Kaleb Torres

Welfare Councillors: Sophie Chandler & Leanne Anthony

Sports Captains

Coolock: Akuok Geu & Maddilyn Timmins

Goretti: Mila Bishop & Darcy Phillips

McAuley: Abigail Robinson & William Prust

Xavier: Brilee Brown & Jaxon Stampa

School Vice-Captains for 2025 Lola Wood & Oliver O’Toole

School Captains for 2025 Madeline Franklin & Chase Hartwig

We look forward to these students leading the school next year, ably assisted by all the Year 5 students.

As we said goodbye to our Year 6 students we acknowledged the following students for their contribution to school life.

Catherine McCauley Award: Maya Adams

Marg Doljanin Sports Medallion: Joseph Black

Cultural Award: Alessandra O’Campo

The Year 6 cohort have been wonderful leaders of the school this year. We are thankful for the gifts they have shared with us and wish them well in their new adventures.   The African idea of Ubuntu – “I am because of you” reminds us of the interconnected nature of the gifts we receive from others and give to others that cannot be separated. Even though the families and students leaving will not be with us next year, they will continue to be a part of the SSPS story. Our hope is that the values, friendships and lessons learned here, go with them as they venture beyond our gates.

Finally, I would like to say thank you to all members of the SSPS community. We all have a part to play in this community and we all bring a unique perspective. For all those students who were not formally recognised this week, please know that who you are, and the special qualities you  bring to school are valued and appreciated. The community would not have been what it was this year without all the different members of the community contributing as they have.

Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a refreshing break.  Father Michael explained beutifully in his homily today that the spirit of Christmas is alive and well when the gifts we all personally have are the 'presents' we share at Christmas. 

I look forward to seeing you back safe and sound in 2025 for another year of striving in faith, learning and life.