Today at our Christmas Liturgy, Peter Stower, Director Learning and Teaching, Townsville Catholic Education recognised a number of staff members with service awards.

Our staff members were recognised for service from ten years to an extraordinary 50 years! Congratulations to the following staff members, we thank them for their contribution to education and in particular, our school community.

10 Years: Suzie Hogue

15 Years: Maureen Crimeen, Rebecca Nieminen

20 Years: Ann Wuth

25 years: Suzanne Dunlop, Gloria Sim, Paul Martin and Mary Kerrisk

35 Years: Sue Laing and Jane Aylward

50 Year: Kath Fox.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, current research indicates the average person will have twelve to fifteen jos in their working lifetime, so these staff members have provided stability for our students, give the majority have spent a high percentage of years served at Holy Spirit.

Peter also recognised the work of Mrs Lyn Brodnik who retires this week. Mrs Brodnik has seen many changes throughout her time at Holy Spirit and has had the opportunity to work with many students and their families. We wish her the very best in her retirement.

Tonight we farewell our Year 6 students, we wish them well for the next stage of their journey, we also thank their parents who have worked and supported our school. Both students and parents have contributed to and enriched the life of our school. On behalf of the staff of Holy Spirit thank you for your contribution throughout the year.

To all of our families, may this Christmas be filled with love, peace and joy!

Geraldine