College News

36th Annual Founders' Day Celebrations

May 26, 2026 2:06 PM

36 years. One community. Lasting impact. 

From our beginnings to the vibrant College we are today, A.B. Paterson College continues to be built on connection, care, and shared purpose.

This Founders’ Day, Principal Joanne Sheehy reflected on the power of community - the people who shape our culture, support one another, and inspire every student to thrive.

Watch the Principal's video on Founders' Day

We proudly celebrated Ms Sonya Earl and Mr Ric Cashman, the first recipients of our Long Service Award for 30 years of dedication. Their commitment, passion, and unwavering contribution have helped shape the heart of our College.

Congratulations to all of our Service Award recipients, whose dedication and continued commitment make a lasting difference every day. 

36 years of people, purpose, and proud milestones. 

At our Founders Day Assembly, we celebrated the incredible staff who continue to shape the heart of A.B. Paterson College through their dedication and service to our community.

10 Years’ Service: 
Mrs Charlotte Brook, Mr Anthony Chetter, Mrs Eliza Davis and Mrs Penny Eldridge

15 Years’ Service:
Mr Paul De Rome, Mrs Sharon Flack, Mrs Sharon Hunter, Mr Andrew Montfroy, Mrs Donna Symms and Mr Richard Worsey

20 Years’ Service:
Mrs Jasmine Lange

25 Years’ Service:
Mrs Carol Biberstein and Ms Georgina Burrows

30 Years’ Service:
Mr Ric Cashman and Ms Sonya Earl

Congratulations to all our award recipients - your commitment, passion, and impact continue to inspire our community every day. 

A.B. Paterson College acknowledges the Kombumerri People as Traditional Custodians of the land, sea, waterways, and skies in which we learn and play. We also pay our respects to elders, past, present, and emerging, and recognise their continuing connection to country and ways of learning.

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