From the Director of Students

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...

Recently I have been speaking to students about choices. Indeed, each and every day I engage in dialogue with students, in and out of the classroom, on a range of matters, and most times there are incidental elements to the conversations that relate...

I welcome you all back for Term 3 and I hope that all families have had a chance to rest and recuperate in preparation for the start of Semester Two. It is an especially warm welcome to new students and their families as we begin a close...

Last week, Middle College and Year 10 were involved in examinations. Students would have had varied experiences during this time, some would have encountered challenges and others, perhaps periods of extended reflection. We hope that all students...

Last Tuesday, our Year 9 Student Leadership team were afforded the opportunity to attend Altitude Day at Maroochydore. A positive education and leadership event, Altitude Day is designed to empower and inspire. Together with other like-minded...