Today we welcomed our new College Principal, Mr Steven Mifsud, to the College for the day. Steven was taken on a tour of the College and spent the day meeting with staff. Steven looks forward to leading our community into the future and will begin with us formally at the start of Term 3.
Today is the first day of Early Start for the new semester. It's quite hard to think that we are almost halfway through the year and almost looking at subject selections going into 2023. Well done to all students on their efforts in concluding their Semester 1 classes and completing their assessment and classwork tasks and exams the best they can. Today we welcomed back from leave Isabelle Miller, Ashleigh Brown, Tamzin Perkins and Julian Petrie – it is fantastic to have them all back.
A new semester also brings new opportunities for students. I formally welcome to Damascus the 12 new students and their families who have joined us today and over the next week. May their time here be a rewarding and engaging one as they begin their journey with Damascus College.
I thank and acknowledge the fundraising efforts of Martin Ryan, selling beanies for MND. With the support of families, students and staff, the College has raised almost $7000 for MND – a fantastic effort. Students are permitted to wear their MND beanies at school leading up to the end of term.
On Monday, we will welcome past students and specialists in the Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths fields for the Year 9 STEAM expo, to be held in the Damascus Event Centre. Year 9 Students will have the opportunity to chat with an expert in a field of interest that may support them in their career path and journey ahead.
Next Friday (24th June) will be the last day of term, and we will see a school finish time of 2:17pm. Students have a casual day for the Vinnies Winter Appeal. Students are asked to bring $5, if it is within your family's means, to support the "Vinnies" Winter Appeal to support the homeless and at-need families. If your student has PE, Wood, Metal, Science or Food – please ensure that they wear appropriate clothing, notably closed footwear, for practical classes.
I remind families that Term 3 will commence with regular classes on Monday, 11th July.
We pray for all those who grieve.
Until next week…
Chris