De La Salle Holy Cross College says farewell to Debbie Harris
De La Salle Holy Cross College recently held a farewell dinner for their former college principal after she had spent 35 years within the school community.
After 35 years De La Salle Holy Cross College said its farewell to Debbie Harris.
If the attendance of the farewell dinner held in her recognition was anything to go by, then from it one would have deduced that this former college principal was more than just a face behind a desk.
Held at the high school hall, the event, though big, was also intimate. Surrounded by family, friends and now former colleagues, there was little room for Harris to not have felt appreciated and valued for all she had done for the school and its big community.
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College principal Neil Berndsen opened the evening and shared there was probably no appropriate way to recognise someone such as Harris who had dedicated herself to the school community and education.
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In her time at the school, Harris was appointed deputy head of the junior school then head of the high school and junior school to eventually become college principal.
“We have seen a commitment and passionate loyalty to our school like no other,” said Berndsen.
He added even though they would not be able to replace her experience and accomplishments ‘we can all in some way do our best to emulate her care, kindness and dedication’.
The night also included a discussion between Harris and businesswoman and TV presenter Leanne Manas, and the audience learned more about Harris, from the challenges she faced, the wins she achieved and the legacy she hoped to have left behind.
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