Happy Christmas To All 🎄

Dear School Community,

As the term draws to a close, I want to wish every member of our school community a

peaceful and restful Christmas.

This season can be joyful, but it can also be difficult for some, especially those missing loved

ones. We keep these families in our thoughts and send them our care and support.

I would like to extend heartfelt thanks to our staff — teachers, SNAs, secretarial, caretaking,

and support teams — for your dedication, care, and professionalism every day. Your work

has a profound impact on our students and the warm atmosphere of our school.

To our parents and guardians, thank you for your support, encouragement, and trust. Your

partnership with the school makes a real difference in your children’s lives.

To our students, thank you for your energy, humour, resilience, and contribution to school

life. You make this school a vibrant and welcoming place.

To our local community and organisations, thank you for your generosity, involvement, and

enthusiasm. Your support helps us provide experiences that enrich our students’ lives and

strengthens the wider Douglas community we are proud to be part of.

Christmas is a chance to slow down and reconnect. I hope the coming days bring moments of

shared meals, laughter, board games (and the inevitable friendly disagreements!), and time

together away from screens. These simple, human connections are often the most memorable

and valuable.

May this Christmas bring rest, warmth, and time with those who matter most, and may the

New Year ahead be healthy, happy, and full of promise for everyone in our school community.

Warmest wishes,

Pat Barry

Principal