From the Director of Students

I am excited to hear the enthusiasm of aspiring student leaders in Year 6 applying for a 2022 Year 6 Leaders badge across the seven Pacific Action Groups. These Pacific Actions Groups promote and instigate student led initiatives across P-12, in the...

This week Year 9 students commenced interviews with Heads of House for Year 9 Leadership positions across the four Houses. As these students continue this process, I emphasise how important it is that all Year 9 students have a role and...

There was a buzz of energy as students were welcomed back to the College on Monday 7th February. New and returning students were greeted at the 3-12 drop off area by our 2022 College Captains, Vice Captains, House Captains and Vice House Captains,...

With such an unusual start to the school year, I share in the 2022 College Captains and Vice Captains’ anticipation of welcoming new and returning students and staff back onto campus on Monday 7th February. Our hope is for another positive and...

A fortnight ago I wrote about change within the context of being comfortable with the uncomfortable and being able to accept change as an everyday part of life. You may recall the New Ways November calendar which I shared. I wonder how many of us...

I wonder how familiar our Pacific community is with the following statement, ‘a change is as good as a holiday’? Growing up as a small child, I must confess I displayed a sense of caution when confronted with anything new or unfamiliar. However, I...

It should be no surprise that young children will often, if not always, model adult behaviours, whether this be through their actions, words, body language, or even appearance. Whilst this revelation is not ground-breaking, it is important to...

A warm welcome back for the commencement of Term 4. I hope that returning families have enjoyed the opportunities to rest and recharge as we prepare for the final term of year. I also especially hope that for new families, we as a College, have made...

Thursday 9th September is a day when as a nation we ask the question to one another, R U OK? Importantly the day is designed to be one of raising awareness of the importance of how a conversation could change a life. Likewise, it is a reminder that...

I think it would be fair to say that a lot can happen in a week. Reflecting on the past seven days, I have experienced a range of emotions and moods. Joy, wonder, disappointed, awe, tired, calm, grateful, proud, and optimistic are just some of the...