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The Smallest Acts of Kindness… (Cover story)
on Friday, 12 February, staff at the College were thrilled and delighted to
receive a wonderful selection of gifts, delivered by one of our parents,
Deanne hembry.
our thoughtful parents kindly donated all of the presents, as a means of
saying ‘thank you’ to the wonderful staff at the College. Deanne, mum to
Alyssa in Year 9 and Kai in Year 11, originally came up with the idea of
parents donating gifts as a way of showing their appreciation. The message
inside the card reads “Thank you for all of your support and for keeping our
children educated in these strange times. Your hard efforts have not gone
unnoticed.”
So much thought and time has gone into the selection of the gifts to ensure
that there was definitely something special for everybody.
Staff have been overwhelmed by the surprise, commenting, “It is great to be
appreciated”, “What a surprise! Thank you so much!”, “Thank you so much
for your thoughtful and considerate gifts” and “Thank you! A great start to
the half term break”.
“We would like to wholeheartedly
thank each and every parent who
has contributed in this amazing act
of kindness. Never before has the
College had such generosity shown
to staff on this scale, and in such a personal way.”
Rachel hutchinson, Principal.

"What a wonderful and kind
gesture by the parents
involved. I know the Principal
and staff greatly appreciate
the recognition of all they are
“The smallest acts doing in these immensely
difficult times. on behalf of
of kindness can
the governing Board, a very
make the biggest big thank you."
impacts” Michael Saltern, Chair of the
governing Board.

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