It’s that time of year when end of year events are regular items on the calendar; when long serving staff are both recognised for their achievements, and also, sadly, when some leave to progress their careers. It’s a time when formal evenings occur for the graduating students at important stages, Year 12, Year 10 and Year 6.
Importantly, this time of the year also allows us to say thank you to many and take the time to celebrate the year and the people involved in the programs of the College.
The Creative and Performing Arts team have been very active. Our ensembles evening; Years 1 & 2 Strings group performance, the Years 5 and 6 Creative Arts production just yesterday have all been wonderful events. Mrs Lianne Brown wrote the musical for Years 5 and 6 and is to be congratulated.
This weekend our Dance Concert will be held with hundreds of students involved. Well done to the CAPA team for such outstanding work. Mr Mark and Mr Robinson have recently been awarded by the NSW Teachers Guild for their efforts as well as 3 other staff members in the World Teachers Day awards by the Guild. Mrs Griffin, Ms Hansford and Mr Yako. Congratulations to these staff members and the teams to which they belong.
The Year 12 Formal was held during the week at Doltone House. It was a spectacular evening and event and allowed our graduates to celebrate their schooling years in a delightful setting. Teachers and parents were able to enjoy the efforts of every young person at their final stage of school.
Our Year 10 and Year 6 students will also enjoy similar events in the coming days.
Celebration events are not far away to bring the year to a close, and in my last year at the College, these end of year events are providing special memories of our Thomas Hassall community.
Thanks so much for your continued support of the College and programs at this time.
‘Let us come before His presence with thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise unto Him with music and song. For the LORD is a great God, And a great King above all gods.’ Psalm 95:2-3
