Today will be a very sad day in the life of Our Lady of the Southern Cross College as we will farewell the Hobson Family and lose a piece of history.....

Brian and Mel came to us in 2003 from Charters Towers with one little princess, Kaitlyn and it wasn’t long and Ashleigh joined the family. A few years later and little Allie made a very quick entrance to Dalby life (lucky Brian is a very calm man and can work through anything).

Brian commenced with St Mary’s College as a Maths/Physics specialist (his passion) and his students learnt quickly to follow Brian's love of Maths. Physics excursions to Dreamworld and the Gold Coast Formula one were apparently all part of Physics.  Over the past 15 years, Brian has seen a number of changes including unification, curriculum, staffing, building and renovations and timetabling a P-12 College which is a challenge in itself.  Brian moved into his current role as Deputy Principal of Our Lady of the Southern Cross College in 2008  and will be especially remembered in the College community for his contribution at the College farewell every year.

As soon as the girls were old enough, Melissa commenced at the College and shared a teaching role in the classroom, prior to finding her passion in Student Services.  Melissa spent many years dedicating her time and ability in assisting teachers and students with disabilities. Mel, finding she had a little spare time 5 years ago, joined the Leadership Team as Assistant Principal Teaching and Learning where she continued to grow her passion in Curriculum while never losing her passion for Student Services or people.

For the past 15 years, the Hobsons have thrown themselves into all aspects of our College, Parish and Community Life. The College became their family and they became part of ours! Chinchilla is a very lucky town to have the Hobson family joining their community.

Melissa will be leading St Joseph's Primary School Chinchilla as Principal and Brian will be returning to his real passion as a teacher of Maths/Physics at the Chinchilla State High School.

Our lives will all be richer to have had them in it. Thankyou Hobsons and take our best wishes with you.