Kim Whetters Farewell
After 5 years of wonderful service to the Scotch College residential program Kim Whetters has decided to retire. Kim’s dedication to the Boys and their families will be very sorely missed. Her nature and interactions with the boys on a daily basis is of genuine care and has gone above and beyond her role as a house mother to care for the students.
Kim has guided families and students through their entry into Scotch College Boarding for over 5 years now and there are very few boarding families that haven’t been touch by her very generous and caring nature. In my short time working with Kim I have been blown away with her work ethic and commitment to the boys and their families.
On Thursday this week, we farewelled Kim with an afternoon tea in the year 6/7/8 boarding house. The boys showed a wonderful appreciation of her time at the college and we all shared in cake and refreshment. Kim was given some gifts and a beautiful card with hand written notes from the students.
We wish Kim all the best for her retirement and look forward to hearing stories of her adventure out on the Boat. Kim will always be welcome around our boarding house and we look forward to perhaps the occasional visit to catch up!
Please find below a letter from Kim Whetters:
LETTER TO PARENTS 11th March 2020
Dear Parents,
As my time here at Scotch College draws to an end, I would like to express my sincere gratitude for the faith and trust you have placed in me to care for your sons whilst in boarding.
My role as House Mother of the 6/7/8 House for the past five years has meant the world to me and as such has made my decision to retire a difficult one.
Helping our boys and parents transition into boarding life has many challenges but it is always rewarding. I am grateful to have shared in a small part of both your son’s and your own journey here at Scotch. Your support and understanding in the past and in recent times has been most appreciated and the many kind and gracious comments I have received since the announcement of my retirement have been thoroughly heartwarming.
I will miss the boy’s unique personalities and the positive contribution each of them brings to my daily life. I couldn’t be more proud of them and of their development and achievements during their time in the house.
I leave you and your sons in the very capable hands of Drew Templar and the Residential Life team and I wish them and my successor the very best for the remainder of this year and beyond.
Finally, I wish you and your sons happiness and success in the years ahead and I do hope that we might cross paths again at some time in the future.
Yours Sincerely,
Kim Whetters