KRB News Issue 13 – 6 september 2013
A deep r es p e ct f o r in t e l l e c tual values
brian anderson with his grandaughters, sons and family at the father daughter dinner
FROM THE PRINCIPAL Dear Parents, Students and Staff The past fortnight has been full of activity as Year 12 prepare for their final weeks of school and Year 11 began their final preliminary exams, before beginning their study for the Higher School Certificate. As well, KRB has held some significant community events.,
Fathers’ Day 2013 Both our Senior and Junior School students had the opportunity to celebrate Fathers’ Day last week with two celebrations. Over 300 fathers, grandfathers and relatives attended a breakfast on the Fernon Fields, followed by Mass in the Maureen Tudehope Centre celebrated by Monsignor Tony Doherty. Each father received a special memento of the day from the students. Our Senior School Father Daughter Dinner held at the Sofitel Wentworth was a successful and enjoyable event and attended by 480 fathers, father figures, relatives and daughters. It was an opportunity for me to acknowledge fathers who not only have had an association of 10 years or more with KRB but who have been great role models and have helped build the sense of community at the school. These fathers included Bill Reynolds, John Simmons, Stuart Eaton, Tony Ryan, John Mahony, Simon Gray, Ralph Del Vecchio and Robert Padoani, who have been associated with KRB for an extensive time, some for over 20 years. As well we were delighted to acknowledge Brian Anderson, father of Suzie, Mike,
Peter, Caroline and Sally and grandfather of Lucy, Maggie, Tori, Prue, Claudia and Molly. Brian currently has six grandchildren at KRB.
greg cooper with daughters anastasia and isabella
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Welcome from the Principal
Many thanks to our MC Tim Murphy, to the P&F for their organisation of the raffle and to all who assisted in making the night a memorable event .
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With the election this weekend, you will have noticed in the lead up how the two prime ministerial candidates, Tony Abbot and Kevin Rudd, placed immense importance on their daughters. It is obvious that their fathers have played a key role in their upbringing in a loving and caring environment despite their very busy lives. It is important as fathers to show your interest in the growth and maturity of your daughter by being a good sounding board. Never underestimate your role in listening rather than providing solutions. Above all, never miss a chance to show how you value the women in your life, both younger and older.
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Community News
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Calendar
Leadership Conference Last week I attended the Sacred Heart Schools Leadership Workshop with Maryanne Carrick, Head of the Junior School and Marie Wood, Director of Students, at Stuartholme School in Brisbane. We worked with the Principals and members of the Leadership Teams of Stuartholme and Sacre Coeur. Workshops were led by Dr Stephen Brown, CEO of the Queensland Institute of Educational Leadership and John Marks, Educational Consultant and a member of the Sacre Coeur School Board. These workshops are a great opportunity for the cross-
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FROM OUR STUDENTS TWEET OF THE WEEK
Congratulations to KRB Barat Burn alumni Eddie Najm and Tom Mahony elected Head and Second Prefects at Cranbrook School! @KRBSchool