From the Principal
Special Thanks
On Monday I returned to the College following five weeks Long Service Leave. I extend my sincere thanks to Mrs Melinda Alvarez and Mr Justin Hodges who have been in acting roles of Principal and Assistant Principal respectively during my absence. Their committed leadership, good communication and teamwork was welcomed by all staff while I was away. This week I have enjoyed catching up on all the news of the term so far.
World Teachers’ Recognition Awards
Congratulations to Mrs Rachael Colreavy, Mr Andy d’Archy and Mrs Shedona Pamintuan who were recently awarded the 2023 World Teachers’ Recognition Award from the Teachers’ Guild of NSW. This significant award recognises their excellence, experience and commitment to teaching. We are very fortunate at MSCW to have such an excellent calibre of teachers, all of whom are committed to student learning. Each year, the College sets a high priority for professional learning among all staff. These three teachers bare testimony to our Professional Learning Program as well as their individual skill sets.
Woolwich shines again in Sports Awards!
Congratulations to all the students involved in the various sports that contributed to Woolwich, for another year, winning the SCS Sports Awards in all categories:
- 2023 Conference Girls’ Champions
- 2023 Sydney Girls’ Champions
- 2023 Sydney Community Girls’ Champions
Special thanks to Mr Dan Watts, Sports Coordinator, and the many staff who coached and managed the teams to support our students involvement.
Congratulations Year 11: Preliminary Course completed….the HSC begins!
We formally acknowledged our Year 11 students for their academic achievements throughout the Preliminary courses as well as significant College Awards which recognised those students who have shown outstanding commitment to co-curricular participation this week. I congratulate those students who accomplished their goals to achieve their personal best. Achievement and disciplined commitment in Preliminary courses sets students up well to optimize their potential and succeed in their chosen HSC courses. I wish students well for their HSC journey.
‘GALA DAY’ is in the air.
On my return from leave this week and with only just over three weeks to go, I can already feel the anticipation and excitement building towards our 2023 GALA Day – set for Tuesday 12 December. I congratulate our Year 11 students for the energetic and creative ways in which they are preparing our junior students for our traditional College GALA Day. Much of the preparation is completed behind closed doors and under a ‘cone of silence’ as the competition is always fierce. This significant event builds on our community spirit, strengthens a sense of belonging in each House and will bring the 2023 year to a close in a happy and fun-filled way.
I wish all the Houses well in their preparation and look forward to seeing the preparations and talents of our girls shine on the day!
Year 12 Formal tonight
As we ‘go to print’ our Year 12 students, parents and staff will be busily getting ready for the Formal tonight. The College Staff and I look forward to celebrating with the girls and their parents at this lovely social event.
