Tallong Campus

There is a distinct winter ‘freshness’ in the air at Tallong Campus. This ‘freshness’ has been felt acutely by the Tallong team as we have embarked on a deck cleaning project using high pressure hoses. It made a lot of sense with our rain tanks full and bucket loads of rain predicted over June. What we may have underestimated was the ‘freshness’ combined with the misty spray given off by the pressure hoses. Together the combination took the word ‘freshness’ to a whole new level.

Again, I tip my hat to the Tallong team who at times were rugged up under their wet weather gear during drizzly and COLD (ok I will use the word) conditions. Together they embraced the conditions to get the job done as part of just one of the objectives we have set out as part of our continuous improvement ambitions. We see the rewards for the hard work every day and I cannot thank the team enough for their efforts (photos below).

This week we are excited to finish Term 2 with the Year 11 Retreat themed ‘Living Wholeheartedly: The Gift of Grace’. The Years 11 and 12 Retreats have been part of the fabric of Santa Sabina College and Tallong Campus for around 20 years. The Retreats provide a wonderful opportunity for students to explore their spirituality alongside Veritas (Truth) in the Dominican tradition. For the students and staff who are visiting this week, just a little reminder, it is a bit ‘fresh’ down in the Highlands at the moment so make sure you pack your thermals and winter woollens.

To the whole school community: have a great holiday break.

Steve Fox
Manager Tallong Campus and the Tallong Team

Initial test patches that turn into 200+m of deck.

Once you get started it’s hard to stop.