Celebrating Gabe

Earlier this semester, Gabe announced her retirement as Principal of St Brigid’s at the conclusion of the 2021 school year.  Gabe has worked in Catholic Education for forty years in a range of educational communities, fulfilling various roles including teacher, education adviser and principal. Gabe joined the St Brigid’s team as Principal in 2015. Throughout her time at St Brigid’s, Gabe thoroughly enjoyed working with young people and their families in a vocation that she felt both honoured and privileged to have been a part of.

Gabe prided herself on making decisions and actions within school communities that always maintained a focus on what was best for the learning needs of the children at St Brigid’s. The work at St Brigid’s as a professional learning community is certainly reflective of this.

Throughout the last month, as a school community we have been reflecting on Gabe’s time as Principal at St Brigid’s. The following comments are a snapshot of the testaments to Gabe from our school community:

‘Thank you for helping set up the playground Miss Driscoll.’

‘Thank you for always being there for me and making the school such a comforting place.’

‘Thanks for all of your guidance and support over the years.’

‘Thank you Miss Driscoll for welcoming us to St Brigid’s.’

‘Hi Miss Driscoll, thank you for our playground. It is really fun to play on.’

‘Thank you for welcoming our family to St Brigid’s school and community… we wish you all the best for your retirement.’

‘Hi Miss Driscoll, we miss you. Thank you for helping us and supporting us and supporting our school.’

‘Wishing you well in your retirement and thank you for your hard work and dedication here at St Brigid’s.’

“Hi Miss Driscoll, thank you for organising our school and good luck with the next chapter of your life.’

This week we will present Gabe with a farewell video containing heartfelt messages from our community, a gift and a beautiful collage of ‘hearts’ made by our wonderful children. We sincerely thank Gabe for her time as Principal at St Brigid’s and wish her the very best for her future endeavours.