Natanya (Tany) Milner

It is with the heaviest heart that I write to you this week as we honour Alexi Bader. This week has been so difficult as staff and students are trying to come to terms with the loss that we have experienced as Lexi’s friends, peers and greater community. 

I offer my deep praise and gratitude for the Emanuel counselling team and staff who have supported our children and each other so beautifully this week. I feel so blessed to be surrounded by such a wise and thoughtful team. I also want to thank the exceptional team of psychologists who volunteered to join us this week to support the staff and students. At times like these, we turn to our leaders to guide the tone and journey we will travel. I thank Andrew Watt for leading us through this challenging time with compassion, care and a beautiful balance of fragility and strength.

Lexi will forever be remembered for his time in Emanuel Primary School. He joined us in Year 4 and was quickly appreciated as a kind and gentle soul with a lovely spirit and sense of humour. Lexi was always willing to help others and loved athletics and touch football. His thoughtful and caring nature endeared us all to him and he will be greatly missed.

Our heartfelt condolences go to Lexi’s parents, Christelle and Sydney, and his brother Teoh. We wish them long life and our thoughts are with them at this unimaginably challenging time.

I take this opportunity to thank the community for their support over the past week. Please stay in touch if you feel your children need any assistance as we navigate this challenging path ahead.