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The South Eastern Times : September 9th 2014
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4 NEWS Principal graduates to high school FORMER Newbery Park Primary School principal and Tantanoola teacher Chris Edmonds is now in charge of the region’s largest public school. He has been promoted to Mount Gambier High School principal, overseeing 100 staff and almost 1000 students. Mr Edmonds headed the Millicent school from 2007 until mid-way through last year. In addition to his role as a classroom teacher at Tantanoola Primary School, Mr Edmonds had a high sporting profile in Millicent in the 1990s. He played football with Millicent and then spent one season as playing coach of the Tantanoola Football Club. Last year, Mr Edmonds was chosen as the Limestone Coast regional award winner in the category for principals in the third annual South Australian Public Teaching Awards. During his 25 year career, Mr Edmonds has worked at 10 schools. More than just fuel. K&S FUELS MILLICENT CENTENARY CELEBRATION: Long-time Red Cross Tantanoola branch member Elwyyne Egan (centre) is congratulated on 70 years of dedicated service by secretary Arvan Carthew, great granddaughter Emma Gould and president Chris Clarke. Roses commemorate Red Cross service Call in and talk to your local representative about any aspects of your fuel, lubricant or gas requirements. Offi ce Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm | Phone: 8733 3133 Mark Hodgens 0418 827 324 | Jacob Malthouse 0409 672 568 Corner Mount Gambier and Williams Road We are an INDEPENDENTLY OWNED fuel distribution business supplied by Caltex, not to be confused with the two new Caltex outlets in Millicent who are OWNED by Caltex. We are the only company with a depot still based in Millicent and pride ourselves on quality service. We employ 16 local staff and are heavily committed to supporting the local community by sponsoring sporting clubs and numerous charities. A ROSE planting ceremony in Millicent this week will celebrate 100 years of Red Cross in Australia. Wattle Range Councillor Sharon Cox will host the ceremony at the Millicent Visitor Information Centre on Sunday, September 14. Roses will be planted to pay homage to the dedicated service of Red Cross Tantanoola branch members Elwynne Egan, Joan Engel and Mona Chant. Ms Egan’s 70-year contribution to the Tantanoola branch will be commemorated in the ceremony, along with Ms Engel’s 65 years and Ms Chant’s 60 year service record. The ceremony will start at 2pm and tea and coffee will be provided. Attendees are asked to take a small plate of afternoon tea to share. For more information contact Sharon Cox on 0428 428 049. EARLY YEARS DEVELOPMENT: Mount Gambier Child Care Centre director Fiona Paltridge was presented with the Dianne Manhood Commitment to Excellence in Early Years award by Wattle Range Council chief executive officer Peter Harriott during the ECHO Early Years Forum. Education discussed Forum explores early childhood learning MORE than 100 early childhood educators were inspired by guest speakers at the 2014 ECHO Early Years Forum in Mount Gambier. Held at TAFE SA, participants were motivated by speakers from Echo South Australia and South East educators who shared stories. Joint projects between early childhood services and the Mount Gambier City Council were celebrated during the event. Blue Lake and South East Coast and Vines Partnership education director Adam Box congratulated all educators on their commitment to learning and working with families. The forum aims to bring high-quality presenters to Mount Gambier to provide professional 4 - The South Eastern Times, Tuesday, September 9, 2014 learning experiences usually expected in capital cities. This year’s theme Connectedness further developed ideas from last year, highlighting the importance of building strong communities to help children grow and learn. The Dianne Manhood Commitment to Excellence in the Early Years Award was presented to Mount Gambier Child Care Centre director Fiona Paltridge. Sponsored by Wattle Range Council, the award recognises the legacy of Ms Manhood’s commitment to families, children, and colleagues, as well as her sense of innovation and her advocacy for young children. www.thesoutheasterntimes.com.au 654667 651923 Elgas Household Gas Deliveries • BOC Gases Heating Oil • Huge Range of Lubricants 24 Hour Retail Food & Fuel Outlet Macnaught Lubrication Equipment Bulk Fuel Deliveries
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