THANK YOU AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS
We would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank each of you and your respective staffs for all the hard work you have contributed to improving the outcomes for Canning students in 2005.
2005 has been a tumultuous year in education and it is gratifying to see leaders such as you share the vision with all staff and work towards common goals.
Great things do happen in Canning schools and it is down to your leadership and guidance that this is able to take place.
For those going on holiday, savour the time with your family and friends, have a wonderful Christmas and New Year and we look forward to working with you in 2006. Happy holidays!
LESMURDIE PS FEATURE ON ABC TELEVISION
The Stateline program on ABC recently featured Lesmurdie PS because of its involvement in the U Thando Zulu Doll Project which involved making dolls for orphaned and poverty stricken children in South Africa. The Minister of Education and Training has also written to the school to thank them for assisting in a project that will make a difference in the lives of children overwhelmed by poverty. Well done to Cheryle Elphick and the staff and students at Lesmurdie PS.
WILSON PS
Wilson PS has also been in the news having recently received an ACHPER WA Healthy Active Lifestyle Awards - High Commendation in the Category of Dance Initiative for Wilson Primary School's Dance-a-thon.
Added to this the school in collaboration with its P&C Association secured a grant of $2500 from Office of Multicultural Interests for a Cultural Celebration Courtyard. Congratulations to all at Wilson PS.
HUNTINGDALE PS STAFF EXCEL IN WENDY MIDDLETON AWARD FOR INDIVIDUAL SERVICE EXCELLENCE
Winner - Mrs Jill Kershaw Registrar of Huntingdale PS
Jill has exceptional front line service skills in addition to encouraging and extending the skills of her line management team. Her internal customer skills are a special feature of Huntingdale PS ensuring sound internal processes in the school. She is also the Coordinator of the Huntingdale Peer Support Program that has been successfully running for six years. A project where trained colleagues support their peers in time of professional and personal need.
Jill has also been involved in providing professional development in customer service to fellow registrars in city and country education districts.
Congratulations also to Christine Mc Kivett School Officer from Huntingdale as she was a finalist in the Award.
The award is dedicated to the memory of a true customer service champion and a champion of excellent service Wendy Middleton.
The award acknowledges individuals who strive with success to provide service excellence.
Well done Jill and Christine.
COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS CHRISTMAS CHOIR COMPETITION
A segment of Huntingdale Senior Choir ( 35 kids) won a trophy and $2 000 on Saturday 3 December at a choir competition held at Greyhounds WA. A special thank you to Mrs Barbara Southern the schools Music Specialist.
DISTRICT OFFICE CLOSURE
The District Office will be closed from COB on Friday 23 December and will re-open on Tuesday 3 January 2006. In case of emergency you can contact your respective Manager of Operations on the numbers below:
Kerry Wright - 0437 705 601
Mark Williams - 0419 949 512
Signed
Lindsay Usher, Leila Bothams, Garry Hewitt
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