Kinnoull Campus 2007 On many occasions, in the last few months in particular, I have been asked why I do not wish to continue in the role of Head of Kinnoull Campus. The decision has nothing to do with the school, the staff or the students. It is a life-style decision I made before coming to De La Salle. Having worked in the role of Assistant Principal, Deputy Principal and Principal for nearly twenty years, regularly working fifty to sixty hours a week, which these roles demand, I decided that I needed more time for myself and my family, especially my grandchildren. I also decided that I would like to return to my first love in work, which is teaching. As my wife often tells me:
Kinnoull has a wonderful team of dedicated teachers. There is a real and healthy element of challenge between Tiverton and Kinnoull, and on leaving Tiverton to take up my role as Head of Campus I received much advice from the staff there. The Kinnoull staff has always been willing to take on the challenges required at this level as the current Year 12’s will attest. This year I have been blessed with a wonderful administration group. As a team of coordinators, I would match Mrs Sally Buick, Mr Tim Ford and Mr David Madigan with any team at this level. They are capable, dedicated and committed in everything they do. Kylie Busk has taken on the role of VET/VCAL Coordinator and is really making a difference in this area. Doug Esler knows everything there is to know about the Daily Organising role and is instrumental in keeping the Campus running smoothly. Peter Forehan’s experience as VCE Coordinator will be greatly missed. The cheerful office support from Anne, Maria and Trish has been wonderful. The danger here is that I’m starting to name so many individuals and I may unintentionally hurt staff that I omit. You are a wonderful group, and I look forward to continue working with you as a plain, ordinary teacher. I would like to finish by thanking Br Bill and Peter Riordan Row 4: Heath Browning, Woodrow Eke. for pushing me into taking on Row 3: Matthew Wall, Nathan Correale, this role for this short period. Giancarlo Marino, Daniel Ralph, Jarrod Thank you for this challenge, Tuma, Andrew Penny, Matthew Rogers, your friendship and support. I Michael Kanellopoulos. look forward to continue workRow 2: John Bruce, Michael Hamblin, Daniel Madafferi, Oliver Hagen, Marvin ing with you in that essential Mullany, Paul Kitchen, Conor Foley, Max role of a teacher to teenagers. Taylor, Samuel Taylor. Mr Henry Corcoran Row 1: Michael Kortum, Matthew Smith, Head of Kinnoull
“If you are mad enough to enjoy teaching teenagers, you should be doing it.” I was asked to fill in for six months while Br Adrian was undertaking a sabbatical. This has grown to eighteen months. Having made my future wishes very clear, after eighteen months as Head of Kinnoull Campus I do leave the position with some regrets. The students on Kinnoull are a wonderful group of young men. Year 12 continued to amaze me in the way they met or exceeded my expectations, especially in raising over $10,000 for Mission Action Day. I hope each young man achieves the results he deserves. Year 11 are well settled into their VCE studies. My greatest memories for 2007 will be the time I spent with the fourteen young men in PNG in the Term 3 holidays. Their hard work and cheerful spirits were amazing. I have enjoyed working with our current Year 10’s since I first got to know them in Year 8 as a teacher of Science and Religion. The Lasallian spirit is in good hands, with these students being willing to take up the challenges in the years ahead.
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