News & Events

Dear friends and families of St Paul’s

Well, we have made it through yet another year. That is not meant to sound like a struggle but rather an expression of gratitude for everyone in our St Paul’s community for their continued love and support of the great college. As in all schools and walks of life we have had our share of tough times this year but overwhelmingly we have had an awesome year, full of amazing celebrations and stories that we will share forever.

Over the last couple of weeks, we have held some beautiful liturgies and celebrations. The year 12 graduation, the year 10-11 senior presentation and celebration evening, year 9 Rite of Passage, Reception-year 2 final liturgy and presentations, year 3-6 liturgy and presentation together with the year 6 graduation dinner and finally our year 7-9 community celebration evening. Every single one of these was beautiful, representing so much of the St Paul’s we can all be proud of. We must thank the Catholic Identity Team (Mr Joe Hicks, Mrs Maria Girolamo-Corbo and Ms Miranda McGlaughlin) for all the preparatory work for the liturgical aspects and Mrs Bonie Phillips, Mrs Marianne Loftus, and the primary leadership team, as well as Messer’s Josh Foulis, Matthew Muscat, John Grave and all staff who significantly contributed to the ceremonies. Thank you so much.

At this time of the year, we also say farewell and welcome to several staff. Several farewells include staff who have been here for many years, some just this year and the welcoming extends to staff from all occupations and into all different areas of the College. We still have not finished yet either.

A summary of both groups is as follows.

Staff who are leaving:

• Craig Coomblas - Teacher for 24 years
• Rose Sgro - Resource Centre Coordinator for 17½ years
• Libby Verrall - Teaching & Learning Coordinator for 8 years
• Kristynn Ross - Teacher/Religious Identity Leader Primary Years for 7 years
• Grazia Lustri - Teacher for 2½ years
• Joe Hicks - APRIM for 2 years
• Emily White - Teacher for 2 years
• David Knight - Teacher for 2 years
• Anastasia Stavropoulos - Teacher for 1½ years
• Daniel Shepley - Teacher for 1 year
• Loren Harrison-Garton - Teacher for 1 year
• Tara Marshall - Teacher for 1 year
• Anh Nguyen - Teacher for 1 year
• Amelia Honner - Teacher for 1 year
• Deanna Benetti - Teacher for 1 year
• Hamish Morelli - Teacher and college counsellor for 5 months

Details of new staff to the College in 2024:

Primary Years Teaching Positions

• Eleni Vassiliou – St David’s Parish School
• Tessa Baron - Elizabeth Vale Primary School

Middle and Senior Years Teaching Positions

• Emily Cooymans – Sacred Heart College
• Samuel Martin – St Michael’s College
• Daniel Torode – Rostrevor College
• Maria-Grazia Vicario – new Graduate
• Marie La Dru – St Columba College
• Trisha Harding – Our Lady of Hope
• Cristina Maiese – St Ignatius College

Middle and Senior Years Leadership Positions

• Anthony Farina, Head of Secondary - CBC
• Carlo Librino, Leader of Wellbeing (Middle School) – Gleeson College
• James Keating, Leader of Wellbeing (Senior School) – Nazareth Catholic College
• Leanne Savill, Music & Performance Coordinator - Xavier College
• Dale Clarke, Acting APRIM – Sacred Heart – Sacred Heart College

Secondary Years Inclusive Education ESO Positions

• Deanna Dimasi
• Abbey Hodgson

While the departure of many of our staff is a sad occurrence, most are moving on to new challenges and some promotional positions in other schools. As a community, we offer them our most heartfelt thanks for their contribution to our community and wish them and their loved ones all the best for the next chapter of their lives.

Likewise, we welcome all those new staff into the St Paul’s family and sincerely hope their time with us is both rewarding both personally and professionally.

Merry Christmas

On behalf of the whole staff, I wish every family the absolute best for the upcoming Christmas season. May the real meaning of Christmas, i.e., the birth of our Savior Jesus, warm your hearts and bring you the joy and hope that this beautiful time is meant to do.

We very much look forward to a well-earned break and even more to welcoming you all back for the 2024 year.

Take care and God Bless

Paul Belton