Earlier today we concluded our year with a number of awards presentations to students from Years 7 to 10. In all, a total of 281 individual awards, the Clarrie Jenkins Sustainability Cup and the L’Hermitage House Cup were presented. Congratulations to all Award recipients and to MacKillop House who won the Sustainability Award, as well as the overall House Cup for the first time. As was the case last week, where student sporting achievement was recognised, today was our final opportunity to celebrate the outstanding academic and cultural achievements of our students. Thanks to all staff involved in the preparation and presentation of these awards and to all students who received awards.

The assembly also provided a chance for our community to recognise some significant staff milestones, with a number of staff presented with certificates for years of service to Catholic education. Congratulations to each of our staff who were recognised.

Finally, as we head into a well earned break, thanks to all staff, students and families/carers for your ongoing support throughout 2023. I wish each and every one of you a peaceful and restful Christmas.

Mr Simon Huntly