Dear families,

I would like to introduce myself. You would be aware that during Carmel’s short absence I will be joining the community of Mother Theresa on a Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, sharing the Principal responsibilities with Craig Hart. I am very much looking forward to getting to know this community a little better, working with the leadership team, staff, students and families. You may be interested in knowing that Craig and I taught together many years ago - interesting how life takes us at times on the most unexpected of journeys. Most recently I was Principal of St Vincent’s school Aranda and have stepped out of a short retirement to support the community of Mother Theresa. I really enjoyed my day at the school yesterday and what was overwhelmingly obvious was the care that teachers had for their students and the reciprocal care shown by students for the teachers. As you attend parent teacher interviews next week I hope you might have some time to come and say hello. My surname (Vigliotta) can be a little tricky the first time you say it, but as I share with the children when you say it the ‘g’ is silent and you pronounce the ‘a’ as a short ‘u’ vowel sound.

Blessings on your families and again I look forward to working with you all.

Lina Vigliotta