Dear Parents,

We have nearly finalised our teaching and support staff requirements for the 2023 school year. We welcome Miss Danielle Kemp, Miss Elisha Rose and Mrs Kellie Jones as new staff members commencing in the new year.

We farewell Mrs Holly Hatch who has resigned to spend some more time with her young family and thank her for the positive impact she has had in the Performing Arts. We also bid farewell to Miss Meg Lambell who is taking leave in 2023 to travel and Mrs Holly Peterson will also be taking leave to travel in terms 2,3, and 4.

We would also like to congratulate Mrs Chelsea Van Der Linden who will complete further study in nursing next year and reduce her hours to one day a week.

School Leadership Team

Principal: Mr Justin Greenwood
Deputy Principal | Teaching and Learning-Religious Education Leader: Mrs Rachael Williams
Teaching and Learning Leaders: Miss Danielle Kemp, Ms Leah Missen

Classroom Teachers

Grade structures and teacher placements for 2023 have been finalised as outlined below. 

Foundation:  Ms Leah Missen
Foundation: Miss Claire Henry
1/2: Miss Elisha Rose
1/2: Mrs Rachael Williams (2 days) & Mrs Lindsay Tweedie (3 days)
1/2: Ms Rachel Braun
3/4: Mrs Kellie Jones
5/6: Miss Danielle Kemp

Specialist Classes

In 2023 we will be adding a Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) program to our specialist classes;

Physical Education: Mrs Kelsey Francis
Japanese: Ms Susan Taylor
Visual Arts: Mrs Sara Harris
Performing Arts: New Staff Member TBC
STEM Mrs Holly Peterson (Term 1)

Administration Staff

Mrs Lauren Soumilas
Mrs Chelsea Van Der Linden
New Staff Member TBC

Support Staff

Mrs Suzanne Zammit
Mrs Connie McKinley
New Staff Member TBC

Key Dates         

• November 8^th, 15^th,22^nd | Foundation Orientation Sessions
• Tuesday 13^th December | Meet your 2023 Teacher Morning
• Wednesday 14^th December | End of Year Mass and Graduation, 9:30am St Joseph’s Church
• Thursday 15^th December | Last Day for students, Christmas Carols and Final Assembly 2:30pm
• Monday 30^th January | School Resumes for all students 2023

School Attendance

In accordance with the legislation, parents are required to enrol their child at a registered school and ensure that their child attends school on a regular basis.  There must also be a reasonable explanation for any absence from school.  Parents can now be fined for not sending students to school without an acceptable reason.

Regular school attendance is vital for student learning;

Sunscreen Alternative

As a SunSmart school, we are committed to providing a safe environment for all students. St Angela of the Cross encourages all staff and students to wear a hat and apply SPF50+ sunscreen during Terms 1 & 4.

Some children may be sensitive to some sunscreens. If the sunscreen that we supply is not suitable, parents should supply an alternative for their child. 

If this applies to your child, please bring an alternative bottle of sunscreen to the school with your child's name on it. This will be kept in their classroom and used as required.