What a great start to 2025! The atmosphere across our campuses is vibrant and full of positive energy. It was an absolute joy to hear the lively chatter and see so many smiling faces yesterday morning. Unity College just isn’t the same without you, and it’s wonderful to have our students back.
This year is set to be another exciting one, with so much happening around the College. Every year brings something special, and 2025 will be no different. Term 1 will be packed with activities – we’ve got camps, retreats, Food Festival, Sports Day, the Year 12 Formal, and so much more for you to look forward to!
A warm welcome to all our new students! We’re thrilled to have you as part of the Unity family. A special welcome to our new staff members, including Mr. Wiese, our new Head of Senior School. I’m sure you’ll all feel right at home here at Unity College. New staff for 2025 are:
Rebecca Adams – JS Teacher
Caitlin Armson-Graham – Ag Teacher
Sebastian Burgess – MSS Learning Support
Paul Castle – Bus Driver
Geoff Cubbin – JS Teacher
Jessica Davies – JS Learning Support
Jodie Hayes – Reporting Assistant
Christine Lawler – JS Teacher
Chris Jantke – MSS Maths/Science Teacher
Lily Li – Japanese Teacher
Michelle Martin – Library Assistant
Demcey Mentink – MSS PE Teacher
Shavaun Monjean – Music Assistant
Jordan Pfeiffer – MSS PE/Christian Studies Teacher
Jake Prosser – JS Teacher
Amalia Rovina – JS Counsellor
Emily Rowe – MS English/HASS Teacher
Chloe Schild – JS Teacher
Jamee-Lee Scott – JS Learning Support
Katelyn Scroby – JS Teacher
Imogen Szegedi – JS Learning Support
Jo Szegedi – JS Teacher
Talia Wright – JS Teacher
Emily Waller – MSS Learning Support
Our Parent Meet and Greet Reception for Year 9 is today, Wednesday 29 January, from 4:00 – 6:30 pm. This is a great opportunity for you to meet the homegroup teachers and hear about what’s happening this term. Parents, please don’t hesitate to reach out if you need any support, clarification, or guidance regarding your child’s educational journey at Unity. We are partners in this journey and want to work together to ensure that your children achieve their personal learning goals and reach their full potential.
Next week, in Week 2, I, along with Penny and Jess (our Counsellor), will be picking up our Areyonga students. This will be a wonderful opportunity to connect with their families and strengthen our relationship with the community. We are excited to welcome our Areyonga students back to Unity next week.
A big congratulations to our 2025 Student Leaders! You are the voice of your peers, and I am really looking forward to working alongside you. Together, we’ll make Unity College a place where everyone can thrive, reach their potential, participate in a variety of activities, and, most importantly, feel happy and inspired in their educational journey.
Student Leaders
Bethany Calnan
Ella Gierus-Heintze
Abby Harrowfield
Olivia McDonald
Alexandra White
Tyler White
House Captains
Cooperation
Jorge Barnes
Taj Garrett
Eli Blakelock
Willow Scammell
Loyalty
Millicent Manning
Porsha Marchetti
Tyler Gladigau
Zoe Cartwright
Progress
Fallon Small
Cooper Lienert
Hunter Redding
Scarlett South
Union
Gemma Cocks
Rylie Stephenson
Jake Lienert
Lara Rowe
Year 9 Ambassadors
Arabella Milne
Nate Oster
Abby Sanders
Ruby Thiele
Charlie White
Helayna White
Year 5 Ambassadors
Tyler Robertson
Molly Harvey
Junior School SRC
Year 5s (who will serve a whole year)
Lilly Pfeiffer
Sophie Rowe
Reagan Menz
Charles Pfeiffer
Year 4 (who will serve for Semester 1)
Hamish Bennett
Elsa Fischer
Chance Hearne
Ruby Mason
Year 3
Bobby Barolo
Jock Harvey
Indiana Sinclair
Pipa Scammell
Year 2
Lottie Mason
Levi Nixon
Ruby Richter
Ella Seyers
Inspirational Bible Verse: Isaiah 40:30-31 – “Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; 31 but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.”
Let’s place our trust in the Lord to guide and lead us into 2025, and give thanks for all the blessings He has bestowed upon us as a Unity community. May His wisdom and grace continue to shape our path and strengthen us in the year ahead.
Blessings
Mr Francois Pienaar
