Dear parents and caregivers,  We reached the end of another exceptionally busy year, I would like to acknowledge and thank the students, staff, the Board of Trustees, WSCA, parents and other members of the school community for their contributions to the life of the school during 2016.   

As this is the last newsletter I will contribute to, can I thank everyone for their support and participation in the life of Westburn during my time as principal. I feel most fortunate to have had the opportunity to be associated with such a wonderful school. I’m sure that you will give Susan Jennison the same level of support and encouragement that I have been fortunate enough to receive.

I would like to take the opportunity to extend to you and your families, the compliments of the festive season, a happy Christmas, an exciting and prosperous new year, and a safe and enjoyable holiday.

As this is the last newsletter for the year, please note the following information and notices.

Staffing News:

The following staffing appointments have been made for 2016:

Fixed term positions: Katherine Heaphy, Jasmine Ikahihifo, Chris Sullivan and Judith Kee

Permanent positions: Karen Cox

We farewell Jenny Howley who is going on long term leave.

Staffing for the beginning of 2016:

• Year 7 Room 1:    Heidi Marshall
  
• Year 7 Room 2:    Jane Brown / Karen Cox
  
• Year 8 Room 3:    Jane Lennon
  
• Year 8 Room 4:    Nicole Dale
  
• Year 6 Room 8:   Nathan Fortune (Team 3 Leader)
  
• Year 6 Room 7:    Jayne Newlands
  
• Year 5 Room 6:   Sam Pricolo
  
• Year 5 Room 5:    Andy Yates
  
• Year 5 / 6 Room 21:    Louise Clarkson
  
• Year 4 Room 13:    Tina Meyer (Team 2 Leader)
  
• Year 4 Room 14:    Daphne Charlton
  
• Year 3 / 4 Room 15:    Judith Kee
  
• Year 3 Room 9:    Gill O’Donoghue
  
• Year 3 Room 10:     Jasmine Ikahihifo / Chris Sullivan
  
• Year 2 Room 11:    Jody Hadlee-Watts
  
• Year 2 Room 12:    Dendra Smith (Team 1 Leader)
  
• Year 1 Room 16:   Jo Fairbrother
  
• Year 1 Room 17:    Jo Lucas
  
• Year 1 Room 19:    Kat Heaphy
  
• Andrew Hardie:  Associate Principal, (Team 4 Leader)
  
• Music:   Carolyn Pritchard
  
• ESOL:     Mary McCance
  
• Librarian:    Zoe Reeves
  
• Reading Recovery:    Lynn Shears
  
• Teacher Aide:    Nicky Unsted
  
• Teacher Aide:   Jo Oorshott
  
• Teacher Aide:    Lisa Hamilton
  
• Teacher Aide:    Bev Wenmoth
  
• Teacher Aide:     Roska Maas-Griffin
  
• Secretary:    Vicki Smith
  
• Financial Administrator:    Rosemary Walton
  
• Administrative Assistant:     Lyn Hucklebridge
  
• Caretaker / Groundsman:     Elliot Riley