Staff Farewell - 20 Plus Years ______________________Page

Frank De Rosso 1985 - 2017

Maureen Bryant 1993 - 2017

John Wilcox 1996 - 2017

Anne Condon 1998 - 2017

Frank is one of the longest serving teachers on staff, beginning in 1985. Over this time, he has taught classroom music, directed ensembles and served as Arts Faculty Head. Frank is heavily involved as Artistic Director for Music at the Basilica which he established to promote the performance of excellent sacred music in Geelong. He is also the Principal Organist at The Basilica of St Mary of the Angels, Geelong. He graduated from The Victorian College of the Arts and then continued with further studies overseas. Frank has a strong interest in preserving the rich heritage of sacred music from many sources and periods. We wish Frank all the best for his retirement and future travels.

Maureen Bryant has been Personal Assistant to the last three Principals for a total of 25 years. She is also a mother of five boys who all attended St Joseph’s and as such, is an active member of the Josephines. The Adam Bryant Wellness Centre and the Adam Bryant House Shield are both named in memory of her late son. The wonderful work of the Care Group in supporting our families is a direct result of Maureen’s work and her legacy will be the amazing care that she has ensured is provided to any boy or family struggling with illness or loss. In 2016 Maureen’s enormous contribution to the College and the community was recognised with the naming of the “Maureen Bryant Board Room”, a fitting and lasting reminder of all she has done for us. We wish Maureen a happy and fulfilled retirement with Greg and her family.

John Wilcox retires after 21 years of loyal service to St Joseph’s. John has taught within the area of technology teaching boys hands on and practical skills in a variety of areas including evocatively titled units including “Gentlemen - start your engines” and “The Pit’s”. The B Block workshop is usually a hive of activity with metalwork, engine projects and more running throughout the year, with John always right in the middle of the action. John has taught multiple skills to many hundreds of boys and will be fondly remembered by them and his colleagues. We wish him John and his family health and happiness for the future

After 20 years of dedicated teaching, we say farewell to our friend and colleague. Anne has been an inspiring teacher to so many, she is always available to assist and use her skills and knowledge of Art History to help students realise their creative abilities. She has been a mentor to staff and a fabulous member of the Arts Domain. Anne has always been happy to lend assistance to all staff and has been instrumental in developing curriculum to suit the complex needs of the students.

Throughout her career, Anne has also been an active member of staff in a wide range of areas other than her current position as Senior Art teacher at the College including Homeroom, RE, Maths & Humanities and a variety of Coordinator and leadership roles. We wish her many years of health and happiness as she moves into the next exciting phase of her life in retirement with her husband Peter. Anne, you will be sorely missed in the Arts!