Celebrating a real-life hero this Book Week.
One figure at our school shines not for the character she dresses as - but for her 40+ years of dedication to the school community.
Meet Sister Carmela Zammit, a beloved past teacher and now ongoing volunteer at the school, whose connection to literacy is deeply personal.
“When we first moved to Australia from Malta, I remember thinking how incredible it would be if I could open my mouth and speak English.”
“That memory stays with me, and it’s what fuels my mission today, to give my students the tools and confidence I longed for at their age.”
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