I hope this message finds you well as we move through a productive and positive Term 2. I would like to begin by informing you that our Executive Principal, Mr Mike Hansen, is currently on a well-deserved period of leave and will return in Week 8. In his absence, I am honoured to be stepping into the role of Acting Executive Principal and look forward to continuing to work closely with our students, staff, and families during this time.

The term has started strongly, with our current enrolment at 1,826 students – comprising 631 on our primary campus and 1,195 on our secondary campus.

We are pleased to welcome two new staff members to our Administration team this term:

• Ms Jodie Sippel, Acting Deputy Principal for Years 7 and 8
• Mr David Zhang, Acting Deputy Principal – Diverse Learning Centre (DLC)

Both Jodie and David have quickly established themselves in their roles and are already making valuable contributions, bringing extensive experience and insight to our leadership team. We also extend our congratulations to Ms Dominique Ottone, who is currently acting as Deputy Principal – Pedagogy while Ms Sue Hall is on leave.

This term, we also farewell Mr Joseph Ferns, a long-standing member of our grounds staff. Joseph has served the Redlynch State College community for 16 years, maintaining our grounds and facilities with dedication and pride. He will be greatly missed, and we sincerely thank him for his service. We wish him all the best for a happy and well-earned retirement.

A heartfelt thank you goes to Ms Nadine Eddy and the committed team who organised our ANZAC Day ceremonies across both campuses. The events were dignified and meaningful, reflecting our college’s deep respect for those who have served and continue to serve in the Australian Armed Forces. To the families in our community connected to the Defence Force – thank you for your ongoing service and sacrifice.

We also take this opportunity to farewell Nadine in her role as Defence School Mentor. Her care and commitment to supporting our Defence families have been greatly appreciated. We wish her every success in her next professional chapter.

Our Year 4 and Year 6 camps were a tremendous success, giving students valuable opportunities to build resilience, independence, and teamwork. A special thank you to the parent volunteers who supported these enriching experiences.

Looking ahead, we’re excited to once again partner with the Redlynch State College P&C to host the Redlynch Family Festival on Saturday, 7 June. This much-anticipated event promises to be a wonderful evening for our entire community, and we look forward to seeing many of you there.

Adrian Hooper- A/Executive Principal