Online Awareness
The tragic events unfolding in Israel and Gaza are deeply concerning and confronting. We pray for all people and families for safety and safe passage at this dreadful time.
The ESafety Commissioner had raised their concern with schools about the proliferation of information and imagery online depicting aspects of the horrors of this situation. Please be aware that social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Threads and Tik-Tok among others are places where children and young adults may be exposed to “news” and imagery which may be shocking, upsetting, or confusing.
The ESafety Commission recommends avoiding raising the issue with students explicitly unless it is apparent that they are already aware of it or have been exposed to it. Drawing students’ attention to the content may cause unnecessary worry or distress and increase exposure due to curiosity. However, engaging with young people who are impacted is vital and we will assist with this as required.
Please feel welcome to contact our Counselling Team with any concerns or to refer to the eSafety website HERE.
Staff News
Congratulations to Mr Paul Degenkamp and Ms Maryanne Gillespie who have been appointed as Junior School Year Level Coordinators commencing in 2024. These roles became available as Mr Cameron Pickering has resigned his position to lead our Clontarf Academy as Director and Mr Lawrie Gordon steps away to continue as a full time classroom teacher. I take this opportunity to thank and congratulate Cam and Lawrie as we are blessed to continue to have these two fine educators and people with us.
Congratulations to Ms Deb Carcary, our College Accountant, who has been selected by EREA Colleges to act as our Business Manager from mid-December to mid-June while Mr Peter Nugent is on long service leave. Congratulations also to Ms Aurora Pei, our Payroll Officer who has been promoted for this time to College Accountant. We are currently recruiting for a contract Payroll Officer.
Congratulations to Mr Patrick Behan, our E Learning Co-ordinator, who has been appointed to a position with Education Perfect, an Educational Services company. Patrick will commence this position in late November. I thank him for his outstanding service to ATC since our foundation year as teacher, middle leader, colleague and friend.
