From the Director of Students

The positive schools movement has continued to grow in Australia and around the world. As we are approaching the end of Semester 1, it’s good to reflect on where the PERMA model sits within Pacific’s approach to student wellbeing. The PERMA model...

On Tuesday 23 rd May, our Year 9 leaders attended Altitude Day. The day aimed to encourage young leaders to live their passion, challenge themselves, recruit mentors, make a plan and take action, develop a champion mindset and never give up...

This week, members of our Positive Schools team attended the Positive Schools Conference in Brisbane. The Australian Positive Schools movement, of which Pacific is part of, aims to build happy, healthy, flourishing school communities. The Conference...

This week at the Middle / Senior College Assembly, a representative from the Salvation Army spoke to students about the upcoming Red Shield Appeal. Children and Families Minister Worker, Cathy, explained that many more Australians are experiencing...

Next Tuesday 25 th April is ANZAC Day and all members of the community are invited to attend the Caloundra ANZAC Day March. At our assembly this week, I spoke to students about the importance of ANZAC Day as a chance for the community to recognise...

As we approach the holidays it is important for students to think about how best to rest up and recover from the busy term. Sitting in front of a screen playing games or watching videos for hours on end is not a good way to relax our brains. Dr...

At a recent assembly, I thanked the students for the positive manner in which they have been wearing their uniforms. As we are now into Week 8 it is worth reminding the general Pacific community of the importance of personal pride and uniform. Key...

This week at the Middle College assembly, Will Block, Jack Carmichael and Holly Williams reported on their experiences at the recent Year 7 camp. Following is what they shared: “Wednesday morning was the most exiting day of the whole school year as...

Pacific is developing a strong tradition of student leadership. The 2017 Year 9 leaders will experience leadership training, skill development as well as opportunities to experience positions of responsibility. Our model is one of servant leadership...

Students returned on Monday with smiling faces and lots of stories to share. We thank them for the positive way that they have settled into the new academic year. Early this term in their Pastoral Care Groups, students will be discussing the...