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Principals Comments

and the beckoning stars above.” Leaving a legacy for funniest thing she could remember about teaching and them for the future, inspiring them to be the best
our children and our children’s children is so important. she said that : that they can be and to work with staff on delivery of
That is why school is so pivotal - it does make a During her time as Deputy she became quite curriculum that is flexible, open and utilises the power
difference, educators make a difference and working familiar with the types of grapes grown by ourselves of technology. She especially likes making all the
together with young people and their families makes a and our neighbours when she has chased up sightings parameters fit into a sequence, it tests her mind and
world of difference. I wish to thank everyone this year of “lost” children in the vineyards, golf course and she loves the triumph she feels when it all works.
for their hard work, for those who are leaving us we neighbours crops when What other jobs have
thank you for your contributions, to those who will be they have escaped from “Maintain integrity in yourself and you done other than
joining us, we look forward to your contributions. our classrooms. in the way you treat others!” teaching? working in a
There is a very special farewell and that is to Ms Trenouth’s initial Cathy Trenouth Riding School, planting
Ms Cathy Trenouth who has been with us for 30 years. career choice was to be a valuator of homes but trees for the Woods and Forestry Commission and an
I tried to interview Ms Trenouth who will retire after decided to go teaching and in her retirement is going to Aged Care Facility
36 years of teaching, however, she is a very humble start a new career of professional timetabler. Teaching Words of Advice: Maintain integrity in yourself and
and dignified woman and did not wish to be boastful. also offered her a scholarship and she was a bonded in the way you treat others!
We wish to acknowledge the outstanding work of Ms student and she could not have afforded to go to As a school community we wish Ms Trenouth every
Trenouth, her dedication to her students, her excellent University unless she received this scholarship. success in the next phase of her life’s journey, it is not
role modelling of organisation but in particular her Who or what has been the most influential person goodbye it is merely see you again in another role.
ability to inspire, motivate and instil in students or experience in your career? Working with the Year 12 Janelle Reimann
and staff the desire to know and learn more. Cathy Drama students to create performances has always Principal
is a very calm person and I have admired her grace been one of the most enjoyable and challenging
under pressure, her ability to see situations from aspects of my teaching career.
different perspectives, her desire to ensure that all What schools did you go to? Highgate Primary,
students irrespective of their abilities or disadvantage Gumeracha Primary, Mitcham Demonstration school
be successful and her very legal astute brain. In all and ultimately Unley High School. A couple of years
situations I have been able to rely upon her in any ahead of Julia! Obviously it was a good grounding for
situation to bring a balanced point of view and if she leadership no matter what field you went into.
did not know the answer to be able to find out! What do you plan to do or achieve in your
Ms Trenouth began teaching in 1978 and she has retirement? She said that she definitely plans to
taught at Northfield HS, Ingle Farm HS, Moonta Area travel and to do some work on timetabling. She is not
School, Claire High School, Glossop HS and at Willunga finished yet and still has an enthusiasm for what she
High School for 30 years. When she first began teaching is doing. She says that she has a passion for providing
she earned $14,000 per year. I asked her what was the students with access to learning that will prepare
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