At the recent Catholic Schools Awards Evening, we paused to recognise an extraordinary milestone in the life of Catholic education. The 50 Years of Service Award honours exceptional commitment spanning half a century, a remarkable witness of faith, dedication and service to generations of students, families and colleagues. To serve for fifty years is not simply a measure of time, but a profound testament to vocation, perseverance and an enduring commitment to the mission of Catholic education.
We were privileged to recognise two individuals whose lifelong service has helped shape school communities, inspire countless young people and leave a lasting legacy across our Diocese.
The recipients of the 50 Years of Service Awards were:
Gerard Carey
Anne Buffier
The evening also celebrated a remarkable group of staff members who have dedicated four decades of service to Catholic education. The 40 Years of Service Award recognises not only longevity, but also the lasting impact these individuals have made through their commitment to students, colleagues, families and school communities over many years.
The recipients of the 40 Years of Service Awards were:
- Alison Tilse
- Anne Atkins
- Anne-Maree Mantach
- Annemarie Arkell
- Annette Mansfield
- Anthony Stone
- Bernadette Burgess
- Bernard Kerby
- Carmel Martin
- Carolyn Delore
- Cassie Mowbray
- Christopher Henry
- Debbie Jordan
- Desmond McCosker
- Dianne Bond
- Dianne Vaughan
- Duilio Rufo
- Erika Ford
- Eva Gibson
- Jacinta Byrne
- Jane Dougherty
- Jane Rees
- Jennifer Merrick
- Jennifer Stamp
- Joanne Clarke
- Joseph Senkalski
- Julie Elliott
- Kay Latham
- Kerri Hogan
- Kristine Playford
- Leanne Hogan
- Leanne Kepreotes
- Leanne O’Brien
- Lesley Shipman
- Linda Dunn
- Louise Forrester
- Louise Mahony
- Louise Walsh
- Mandy Willis
- Margaret-Mary Spencer
- Margaret Crane
- Margaret Shafren
- Mark O’Neill
- Mark Wright
- Martin Vaughan
- Narelle Cross
- Nicoletta Di Santo
- Patricia Murray
- Patrick Campbell
- Peter Brown
- Philip Peate
- Raeleen Austin
- Robert Emery
- Robyn Harris
- Rosemary Golledge
- Sheena O’Doherty
- Silvia Seymour
- Tamara Burns
Together, these award recipients represent an extraordinary depth of experience, wisdom and commitment. Through their dedication to Catholic education, they have enriched the lives of thousands of students and contributed significantly to the strength and vitality of our school communities. We thank them for their faithful service and congratulate them on this outstanding achievement.
