As this is the final newsletter for the year it is time to acknowledge our staff who are finishing with us at the end of 2025. Our 2025 ‘Reflections’ College magazine will have a more complete reflection on the staff and their time with the College. We know they will be missed and wish them every blessing for the next stages of life’s journey.
We acknowledge the service of the following staff who are retiring this year and thank them for the dedication and commitment to Catholic education:
Linda Kiernan (40 years at Clonard), Verona Scarlett (21 years).
The following staff are either relocating or leaving to pursue new pathways with their careers. We thank them for their time at Clonard and wish them every success in their next appointment:
Shelby Hackett, Di Braiden and Bronte Stead.
We also send our best wishes with students and families who are leaving us at the end of this year. We thank you for your partnership during your time at Clonard.
Here are a selection of photos from our Mass and Celebration Day held on Monday 8 December.
Clonard extends heartfelt congratulations to its VCE graduates, and recognises VCE Dux recipient, Emily Walker and VCE VM High Achiever, Alana Mitchell. Congratulations to Amy Ingles for a perfect study score of 50 for Food Studies along with 90+ ATAR scores achieved by Emily Walker, Amy Ingles, Claire Giguiento, Yu-ru Tan, Cassidy Charlton, Sienna McInnes and Allie Smith.
In this year themed hospitality, it has been wonderful to see students, staff, alumni and community embracing the College events and supporting our student achievements. We look forward to celebrating more events with our community as we acknowledge 70 years in 2026. See the Community News section of this newsletter for more information and registration, or check out our website.
Throughout December we acknowledge Advent, the beginning of the new liturgical year. During Advent, Christians prepare for the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, reflecting on themes of expectation, waiting, and renewal. This season encourages individuals to look forward with hope, embracing the promise of new beginnings and the light that dispels darkness. It is a time to cultivate patience, faith, and a sense of community. Amidst the preparations for our end of year festivities let us try to find space in our hearts for God’s greatest gift of love. The most incredible mystery is that even though we speak of preparing for God’s coming in the form of a baby we forget God is already with us, within, around, beside us always.
Blessings
Luci
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