Staff News
CELEBRATING ANNIVERSARIES
To the people who have reached significant anniversaries at Lady Gowrie Tasmania (LGT) since the last Gowrie Gazette was published, thank you for your passion and dedication to the children, families, clients and learners in our services and programs. We truly value you and your commitment to our organisation.
5 Years
Melissa Bartlett, Susan Richardson, Shirley Vandewater, Brianna Jeanneret, Kumjoo Kim, Amanda Wise, Laura McCarthy
10 Years
Bridget Shea, Vickie Walker, Nicole Ruddock, Donna Jackson, Hayley Archer
20 Years
Fraer Sherwood
25 Years
Tina Bartlett
*NB – Anniversary letters and vouchers are distributed to staff at the end of each quarter of the anniversary date i.e. end of March, June, September and December.
REWARD & RECOGNITION RECIPIENTS
Since September 2023, educators across our education and care services have been nominated by their peers as Reward and Recognition recipients, highlighting their incredible work across three categories:
- Excellence in our work
- Leadership for children
- Wonder, Investigation, Connection and Possibilities
From January to March 2025, we received a number of excellent nominations and after review the recipients for this quarter are:
Breanna Young (Pedder): Excellence in our work
Tamara Whyte (Youngtown OSHC): Leadership for children
Sim Casim (Integrated Centre): Excellence in our work
Heena Kouse (Fahan): Excellence in our work
Congratulations to all our award recipients and we hope you enjoy the professional resource hamper coming your way!
To find out more and to nominate someone for an award, scan the QR code, click here or speak with your Service Manager!
BIRTHS
Congratulations to Jess Wilson (Assistant Manager at Kingston) and family on the arrival of Lola-Joy on the 22nd March, 2025.
Congratulations to Kate Chequer (Educator from Norwood) and family on the arrival of Ivy Kate on the 8th November, 2024.
WEDDINGS
Congratulations to Emma (Educator from Midway Point) and Alex who enjoyed their wedding day on 1st March 2025, whilst cruising the South Pacific together.
GRADUATIONS
Since the last Gowrie Gazette was published, we extend congratulations to the following staff who have completed their qualifications in Early Childhood Education and Care through Lady Gowrie Tasmania’s RTO (45602) and other training providers:
CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
Jade Davie, Diane Kerrison, Maysoon Mohammed, Lillian Mourant, Katrina Sweet
CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
Yafei (Nancy) Wang, Erin Brooks, Asha Wijesinghelage
‘MORE THAN JUST A GAME’: A REFLECTION FROM RITU
Our very own Ritu Maharesh (RTO Administration/Trainer & Assessor) shares below a special reflection of her recent cricket title win:
“More than just a game! Community we build. Women’s cricket is more than just runs on a scoreboard. Under the scorching sun, with helmets on and sweat dripping, the focus never wavered. Every single boundary, and even the wides added to the journey – learning from mistakes, supporting one another, and growing stronger as a team with each game. I had the privilege of experiencing it all. Then came the moment – the Slab Road coach, smiling, shaking his head, and saying, ‘Ah, we are fed up… gosh, three times in a row’!
Passion evolved into dedication. Hard work turned into triumph. A quiet yet overwhelming sense of pride and joy filled the air. But beyond the game, there’s a deeper story – one of resilience, balance, and the unwavering spirit of women in sport. Mums tending to their babies between breaks, putting them to sleep before stepping back onto the field. Hubbies cheering, families beaming with pride, and kids running around, soaking in the excitement. This wasn’t just a match; it was a celebration of commitment, camaraderie, and the sheer love of the game. So proud to the part of this amazing team”.