What started as a vision… became a legacy.

A.B. Paterson College proudly celebrated 35 years of academic excellence and character-driven leadership during our 2025 Founders Day Assembly.


We also had the honour of recognising staff members who received Service Awards for their dedicated service and contribution to this community- a heartfelt thank you for the years you have poured into our community.

10 Years' Service Awards

• Hope Foster - Science Teacher
• Timothy Grosser - Director of Operations & Planning
• Tanya Mehra - Mathematics Teacher
• Kylie Schumacher - Year 3 Teacher
• Louise Spiteri - Learning Enhancement Learning Assistant 

15 Years' Service Awards

• Timothy Collins - Year 4 Teacher
• Susan Kelly - Uniform Shop Convenor
• Alison Ward - Head of Lawson House 

20 Years' Service Award

• Terri Wagstaff - Year 4 Learning Assistant 

Together, we build more than just futures - we build legacy.

This Founders Day, Principal Joanne Sheehy reflects on the founding vision of A.B. Paterson College - and how we continue to live those values, every day.

Alongside her, Year 4 Learning Assistant, Terri Wagstaff shares what 20 years in the classroom has taught her about purpose, growth, and community.