Catholic Education Week in the Diocese of Port Pire began in a very special way on Friday 13 May. Our Diocesan Jubilarian celebrations for 2016 took place in Port Pirie where 23 staff from across the Cathedral Region (including St Barbara’s, Roxby Downs and Samaritan College, Whyalla) were acknowledged for their significant contributions to Catholic Education for over 25 years of service. The evening began with a Celebration of the Eucharist in the Cathedral and was followed by the Jubilarian Dinner and presentation evening at the Virtus Soccer Club. The Peter Cibich Tribute to Catholic Education was delivered by Ms. Pauline Connelly. Congratulations and best wishes were extended to all Jubilarians for their commitment and devoted service to Catholic Education.
We congratulate the following Jubilarians on their 25+ years of service to Catholic Education:
Marg Congdon St Mark's College - Port Pirie
Shirley Crossley St Joseph's School - Peterborough
Christine Duffield Samaritan College - Whyalla
Janet Haskett St Mark's College - Port Pirie
Angela Jordan St Mark's College - Port Pirie
Pia Keain St Mark's College - Port Pirie
Bernadette Lacey St Barbara's Parish School - Roxby Downs
Louise Malchow St Mark's College - Port Pirie
Helen McKeough Catholic Education Office
Michelle Miller St James School - Jamestown
John Mullin St Mark's College - Port Pirie
Jane Munday St Mark's College - Port Pirie
Peter Munday St Mark's College - Port Pirie
Jane Owen St Mary MacKillop - Wallaroo
Jim Scavarelli St Mark's College - Port Pirie
Bernadette Thomson St Mary MacKillop School - Wallaroo
Pauline Waters St Mark's College - Port Pirie
In Absentia:
Colleen Adriaanse St Joseph's School - Peterborough
Robert Cronin St Mark's College - Port Pirie
Rose Monaghan St Mark's College - Port Pirie
Genevieve Richter St Mark's College - Port Pirie
Karen Murphy St Mark's College - Port Pirie
Intergenerational playgroups are truly something special — an experience that enriches the lives of both the young and the older members of our community. These playgroups are more than just a space for children to play; they are a vital platform for different generations to come together, share wisdom, and build meaningful relationships.
