A reminder that this month we are supporting the Caloundra Salvation Army and their Red Shield Appeal. The College is asking that Pastoral Care groups and Primary classes bring in non-perishable food and personal items. We are also asking students...
Recently I was reading an interview with Australian writer Tim Winton in Eternity News an on-line Christian magazine. In the Article Winton was discussing how hope should move us to action. Our response to the hope that comes from God’s grace is to...
This week, staff engaged in a learning development session with Margaret Thorsborne who is widely recognised as an international expert on Restorative Practices. The purpose of this session was to look at the latest research and developments in...
All members of the Pacific community are invited to attend the Caloundra ANZAC Day March in Week 2 next term (Wednesday 25 th April). Mr Brendan Delany, Director of Students
Now that the first term has concluded, it’s a good time to reflect on the importance of getting out in nature. In her book Building Emotional Intelligence , Linda Lantieri discusses the importance of encouraging children to honour nature by being...
All members of the Pacific community are invited to attend the Caloundra ANZAC Day March in Week 2 next term (Wednesday 25 th April). We wish everyone a safe and happy holiday. Mr Brendan Delany, Director of Students
At Pacific, we aim to grow young people’s emotional intelligence so that they can live fuller lives and be more effective in their learning and relationships. Recently, I was reading some research on growing emotional intelligence in school students...
This week at the Middle College Assembly, we inducted the new Year 6 and 9 leaders. At Pacific, leadership begins with identifying and understanding our Christian values. Therefore, leadership is a service model that aims to influence and direct...
Year 7 students had a wonderful experience on their outdoor education camp last week. There were many laughs as students displayed great teamwork and supported each other through a range of activities such as high ropes, canoeing and mountain biking...
A warm welcome back to new and returning students in 2018. At this week’s Middle/Senior College assembly, I spoke to students about ‘duty’. The term duty has become a little old fashioned these days. In our modern society, we seem to prefer mantras...