Connecting College and Community
The Friends of Pacific have an important role in building the Pacific Lutheran College community. Strong association with this group builds a greater sense of belonging for all members of the family.
A representative group of parents is elected and known as the Friends of Pacific Executive Committee that meets with the Principal and College Council representative on a monthly basis. While not a formal decision making body, the Executive Committee provides an avenue for dialogue on issues as they arise. The Chairperson also has the task of directing, motivating and coordinating the various major sub-committees of the Friends of Pacific. General meetings of the Friends of Pacific occur at least twice a term and are advertised in the College calendar.
All parents of Pacific are strongly encouraged to become involved in the association and to support the Friends of Pacific fundraisers.
Contacts
The Friends of Pacific Executive Committee for 2025
- Chairperson - Jan Watman
- Vice Chairperson - Jane Hill
- Secretary -
- Treasurer - Sue McDonagh
- OCEANfest Co-Ordinator - Louise Walker
- Foundation - Amy Patterson, Zara Buxton & Jessica Harvey
- Junior - Laura O’Neal & Casey McKenna
- Middle - Sophie Harvey
- Senior - Jenny Lee
- Alumni - Allyson Sarvari
Please direct all enquiries to fop@pacluth.qld.edu.au.
Volunteering at Pacific
Volunteering has many benefits. You can make new friends, learn something new, and contribute to the community and your kids love to see you helping around the College. If you have ever thought about volunteering or becoming a part of Friends of Pacific, now is the time. There are so many exciting events on the calendar and the more people who are available to volunteer and support these events the greater the benefit to the community.
Hosting events is only possible thanks to the efforts of those in our College community who give so generously of their time. If you are interested in volunteering with the College at any time throughout the year, please complete the simple training described below.
To complete the volunteer training, work through the Volunteer Handbook, complete an electronic form, and upload relevant documentation. The Volunteer Handbook is accessible via the parent portal in Nav - Nav Community Links.
Events
Friends of Pacific (FoP) run and support various events throughout the year. These events have seen outstanding success due to the support and hard work of parents, teachers, students and the wider community including the College Council and St Mark’s Lutheran Church.
Throughout the year the FoP are responsible for the organisation of a variety of events that support student connection as well as many other initiatives such as trivia nights, golf days, movie night, Mother's Day and Father's Day Stalls and the biannual OCEANfest.
Pacific Together
Pacific Together is a care-based service offered by Friends of Pacific to College families in times of need. If you, or someone you know within our College community, needs extra support during the year, the Pacific Together care group may be able to help in some small way or offer a care package. Please contact Chaplain Mr Mark Hauser- mhauser@pacluth.qld.edu.au.
If you would like to support the continuation of the care-based service through a financial contribution, we invite you to contact Pacific Together via email: fop@pacluth.qld.edu.au
2023 OCEANfest HIGHLIGHT | OCEANfest ‘One World’ provided a great opportunity for us to relax and have fun together with people within and beyond our community. It was an amazing evening filled with smiles, laughter and connection. We thank everyone for their support. We particularly thank our sponsors IBN Private, Ocean Orthodontics, Plaza Central Medical & Aesthetics, Moffat Beach Brewing Co. and Chilli, and those who donated products and gave of their time. We thank our students who performed for us, ran the PLC Youth zone and cared for the environment through their enthusiastic collection of containers. It was a great evening of connection, and we thank you for the part that you played.
College Uniform Shop
Parents play an important role in supporting students to meet the College's uniform expectations which creates a sense of identity and belonging to community.
College Bus Service
Pacific Lutheran College operates a number of buses, servicing areas north of the College, Pelican Waters, the Hinterland and Caloundra West.
Worship @ St Mark's
Sharing a common mission and ministry with Pacific Lutheran College.
International Links
Pacific Lutheran College places strong importance on developing relationships with the international community and aims to empower young people to become ‘global citizens’ with the knowledge and skills to be effective.
