STAFFING CHANGES FOR 2023

As the 2022 school year draws to a close, I would like to highlight some staffing changes for the 2023 school year at St Ita’s.

Mrs. Mandy Butner will be retiring after 30 years’ service at St Ita’s. She’s planning to enjoy her retirement with some travel, and the opportunity to enjoy spoiling her new grandson. Mandy is still keen to do some casual relief teaching at St Ita’s when the opportunity arises, so we will look forward to her checking in from time to time.

Mrs. Linda Hookey is also retiring, after starting with St Ita's in 2000. Linda took on a role in our literacy intervention program, supporting students to improve their reading. We wish Linda all the very best in her life after teaching and hope she savours all retirement has to offer.

Rosie Van den Broek has been with us at St Ita’s for 11 years, and has now decided to take on the position of Deputy Principal at St Vincent’s Primary School Morwell. Rosie has decided to explore the path of leadership with St Vincent's and I’m sure she’ll be a great addition to their team.

Miss Kristy Boettcher is taking leave for the 2023 school year, and is heading overseas and see the world. We wish her all the very best and look forward to seeing her back with us in 2024.

Mrs. Crystal Fowler has decided to make the move to a warmer climate relocating to the Sunshine Coast. Crystal has done an outstanding job filling the shoes of Mr. Cory Monkton, who took on the role of Deputy Principal at Immaculate Heart of Mary, Newborough.

Miss Gabby Hopgood has accepted a teaching role at Beaconsfield Upper and will depart St Ita's after being a tutor, an art teacher and a foundation teacher. We thank Gabby for all that she has contributed to St Ita's in the last 2 years and wish her well moving closer to home and avoiding the 50 minute drive to work each day. 

On behalf of everyone in the school community, I would like to thank all the above staff for their generous contributions and support that they have provided to our learning community. We wish them well on their journey in 2023.

IRISH BLESSING

May the road rise up to meet you.

May the wind be always at your back.

May the sun shine warm upon your face and the rains fall soft upon your fields

And until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of His hand.

SCHOOL SUMMER UNIFORM

A reminder to all parents that children should now be wearing full summer uniform and the expectation is that students have all black shoes, not runners with white or coloured logos. If your child has grown out of their school shoes could you please send a note to your child’s class teacher and please replace them within a couple of days.

HEAD LICE AT SCHOOL

As we have come into the warmer months we have had some cases of headlice within different levels at our school.

To stop a severe outbreak could all student with shoulder length or longer hair please use a hair tie as outlined in our summer uniform policy, and could we ask all students to refrain from sharing hats.

WHOLE SCHOOL APPROACH TO POSITIVE BEHAVIORS AWARD

Commencing from our next assembly, we will be replacing the Student of the Week Award with the Whole School Approach to Positive Behaviours (WSAPB) Award. Children who consistently display Teamwork, Resilience, Respect, Inclusiveness and Compassion in their daily schooling will be nominated by the teachers and peers and the School Executive will select 1-2 students each assembly to be the recipient.