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Chris shared "I remember when our two sons were here the school was much smaller. When we had only one teacher parents were essential and now we have around 100 staff they still are essential. Back then it was an hands on deck attitude. Parents and students cleaned the school each weekend. They cleared the land. Some even physically helped in building the classrooms. Parents, grandparents and friends have made this school and we are grateful.
The roles for parents have fortunately changed. The need for involved parents remains whether it is hospitality, reading, covering books, going on excursions or any of the other seen and unseen roles. They all contribute together to make the school function and nurture children. Parents in Partnership is part of the school vision. It is not a cost saving exercise. It is the heart of the school. It does also save us and therefore parents considerable money. We want home and school to be very close.
On behalf of the staff we want to say thank you for all that you do. We appreciate you!
Mrs O'Sullivan then announced that Jan Bridges (nee Goodwin) Covenant's first teacher had gone to be with her Lord this morning. Back in 1979 when the school celebrated its first birthday Jan had cooked cupcakes as part of the celebration. Chris shared how it was appropriate that cupcakes were once again part of this morning's celebrations but cooked in our own hospitality kitchen. She then read parts of a Press Release about Jan. She finished by leading us in praying for the school, parents and the Bridges family.
Thank you parents for all you do. To those all those parents who could not attend we missed you but still want you to know you are appreciated.
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