Farewell Anne Fry

Thursday July 14th will mark the end of 21 years of teaching and service by Mrs Anne Fry at Christian Heritage College. For those of you who do not know, Anne has resigned from her position at CHC to pursue God’s calling in the next season of her life.

Before coming to CHC, Anne was a pioneering teacher in Christian schools in Queensland. Anne also knew what it was to be a student. She was one of the initial cohorts of graduates from CHC’s postgraduate programs. Anne has been a pivotal member of CHC staff over her years here particularly in her roles as Pastoral Care and Christian Studies coordinator, positions which have touched most facets at CHC.

In addition to her lecturing at CHC Anne has pioneered many aspects of CHC we now take for granted. She has undertaken the roles of:

• The inaugural School of Education and Humanities Practicum Coordinator

• The inaugural School of Christian Studies Coordinator (with the School being established to be responsible for the CS units both core and elective

• The inaugural Coordinator and facilitator of student support through her innovative programs such as study support, peer mentor groups and specific programs to meet the varied spiritual needs of students through Book Bean and A Quiet Place

• Chapel Coordinator

• Student Council Liaison

• Community life which included the oversight of O Week, Spiritual companioning, Pastoral Care, Valedictory, Presbytery and Graduation

This list of roles are now managed by a number of staff. The fact that Anne held all of these demonstrates her capacity for carrying the mantle God gave her for CHC and her commitment to CHC. In this way Anne also prayed diligently for CHC every Friday and also organised staff devotions for many years.

Anne has made an enormous contribution to CHC both in its early development and in providing a platform for the years to come.

Altogether a life invested wisely in building the kingdom of God in her own life and those with whom she came in contact. She will be missed by many.

Please hold Anne in your prayers as she enjoys her last weeks at CHC.