Faces of Downlands: Meet Kerri and Pauline

What is your role at Downlands, and how long have you been a Downlander?
Kerri: I have worked at Downlands for 24 years. I work in the Front Office, Administration, which involves answering the phone, maintaining student attendance records and assisting with student and parent enquiries.
Pauline: I've worked at Downlands College for 17 Years, in the Front Office, Administration. Both Kerri and I are often the first people you will see when entering the College, as we are located at Reception to assist you with your enquiries.

What aspect do you enjoy the most about your role?
Kerri: I love meeting new students and their families and watching them grow throughout the years. I also enjoy seeing our students develop their passions and interests whilst achieving their goals here at Downlands.
Pauline: I enjoy welcoming and helping whoever may come through the door next. Whether it's a new family starting their Downlands' journey or if it's a current family who needs assistance.

What is your favourite Downlands event and why?
Kerri: I have two favourite Downlands events: 1. Downlands Art Exhibition: It is amazing to watch it come alive and the finished result is always exceptional. 2. The College Musical:  watching the work that teachers and students put into it is outstanding. The finished product is a joy to watch, and rivals many professional musicals. 
Pauline: The Art Exhibition is my favourite event. The Downlands Art Exhibition is a world class exhibition and is a wonderful opportunity to welcome the extended community to our College.

What is your favourite aspect about Downlands?
Kerri: My favourite part about Downlands is the students, and meeting the MSC priests and Brothers. 
Pauline: I love the view from Asprey (building) verandah. We have a magnificent campus and I appreciate the work that our Facility Staff do to help maintain it.

What do you think it means to be a true Downlander?
Kerri: To be a true Downlander means to always be aware of others and have a good social justice ethic.
Pauline: To be a true Downlander means to be honest, inclusive and be interested in the people around you and to give a little of yourself each day to help others.

Tell us about you, what do you do in your downtime?
Kerri: I enjoy spending time with Family and Friends and suffer the rollercoaster ride of barracking for Collingwood.
Pauline: I love spending time with family and friends and any spare time I probably need to be in the paddock on our small farm chasing weeds!

A piece of advice for our current students and/or their families?
Kerri: Embrace the opportunities that Downlands offer. You will make lifelong friends whether you're staff, student or family.  
Pauline: Allow yourself to enjoy the opportunities that come your way. Be kind and respectful to the people you meet.