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Christine O'Neill - Leaving 2017
 
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Staff Leaving 2017

Christine O'Neill —

Staff Leaving ... by Christine O'Neill

Next week fifteen years at St Thomas' draws to a close for me, a decade of those as Principal. It has been a great journey. As I said at Prize-giving, it has been both a joy and a privilege working with our staff and with you and your sons. I know I leave the school in great hands and I will always maintain an interest in St Thomas'. I wish Steve Hart and his Senior Leadership Team, along with Andy Steel and the Board of Trustees, all the best for 2018 and onward.

It has always been my commitment to serve the legacy of the Christian Brothers and the mission of the Gospels. For Catholic schools in the Edmund Rice tradition, that means growing a school deeply embedded in liberation, inclusiveness, justice and solidarity and spirituality - all within the context of our society, our world and our planet.That requires us to have the courage at times to be counter-cultural and to challenge norms that diminish life and dignity and to seek an expression of mission which is life giving and love enriching.

Thank you to all of you for my time here. I will miss you and your lovely boys but I am excited about new beginnings as well.


Lynda Collins

Mrs Lynda Collins retires from her role as Leader of Learning Support to spend more time with family and other adventures. Lynda has done a wonderful job supporting students with specific learning needs and there are many boys whose future has been richer for the work of Lynda and her team. We wish her all the best for her retirement.

Matthew Evans

Mr Matthew Evans leaves us after three years as teacher of Technology to take up a position at New Life School (Rangiora). Matt will be remembered for robotics, rockets, e velocity carts and bikes, drones and computer activities. We wish him success in his future career.

Peleti Peleti

Mr Peleti Peleti leaves us after a year teaching Science and Chemistry. Peleti and his wife are both taking up positions teaching in Australia. We will miss Peleti in Science but also for the work he has done supporting our Pasifika students. Fa'afetai Peleti. We wish you and your family all the best.

Nath Intemann

Mr Nath Intemann has resigned as the IT technician supplied to us by Cyclone, our IT provider and partner. Nath is off to travel and enjoy some adventure and free time. Thanks for all your patience and help Nath. You have averted some of us having IT issue meltdowns on more than one occasion and contributed to the huge growth in our IT capability within the school.

Sam Corry

Sam Corry has been part of the College for many years as the Canteen Manager. In 2017 Sam joined the staff, first as Teacher Aide for term 1 and then as teacher in the Junior school for term 3 and 4. Sam's true talent lies within his music ability and Mr Ben Crosson will miss this former River Detective, as the two were often seen jamming together.

Chloe Hu

Chloe Hu came to STC as a Mandarin Language tutor and took over Mrs Kennedy's classes when she left for China to further her Chinese's studies. Chloe was a great asset to our Chinese department and got involved in every aspect of school life. She is returning home ( not sure if she is heading back to uni)

Nga mihi 

Christine O'Neill