Farewell Dave Crawford

Dear Lumen Families,

Dave Crawford

Dave Crawford, Assistant Principal Learning Enrichment will depart from Lumen next week as he takes up the exciting challenge of school leadership as Principal. Dave heads off to another diocese to continue his work in the great enterprise of Catholic education. We are sad to see Dave go as we reflect on his qualities as leader who has a passion for equity and justice.  Dave has a particular interest in Restorative Justice as a way to build community, and in Social Justice as a way to reach out to the poor. Contentiously, Dave also has a passion for the Newcastle Knights, and less contentiously, Cricket! In each of these interests he seeks to engage in conversation, and fun, the people around him.

He will be missed at the College, taking first a period of leave in preparation for the new role, which commences later in the year. We hope to see Dave around the region and in the parish for a little while longer. We at the College pray for God’s blessings on Dave, especially in his work as he takes on new challenges in a new community. On a personal note, I extend my thanks and best wishes to Dave, who arrived at Lumen as the pandemic continued over 2020/2021. We faced many challenges as a school community at that time, and Dave met challenge with enthusiasm, passion and compassion.

Congratulations on your appointment with best wishes and blessings Dave.

Antoinette Woods

Related to Daves appointment, I am pleased to announce the appointment of Antoinette Woods to the role of Assistant Principal Learning Enrichment in an acting capacity until the end of the year. Antoinette will be known to many families through her work as REC over many years.  Congratulations Antoinette on this appointment and we wish you many blessings in the role.

Shane Giles

Principal