There are three reasons why I love being a teacher and neither has hierarchy over the other. In fact, each sustains and compliments the other. I love the fact no two days are ever the same, the passionate colleagues I get to work with and the...
This year, the College commemorated ANZAC Day differently, with Year 6-12 students participating in an online service on Thursday morning. The service included contributions from our College community and was a poignant reminder of the ultimate...
There has been a great calmness around the campus and I thank all students, supported by their teachers and families, for the way they have conducted themselves and acted upon the messages delivered at various times these past few weeks. Students...
Several weeks ago, I included a link to the Federal Government’s eSafety website that provides resources to support Safer Internet Day 2020. Staying safe online requires continual engagement and discussion with our young people. The eSafety...
Last week I took great delight in watching several short video clips that focused on the elements of plant and animal cells. There is something quite special about being able to ‘see’ what can only been seen under a microscope. Our Year 8 scientists...
Last week I had the privilege of attending the Year 7 Outdoor Education Program at Camp Somerset. I say privilege because it is a rare thing to be amongst a cohort of students for such a concentrated amount of time and witness first hand some of...
A very warm welcome to the start of a new academic year. We especially welcome all new students and families to the Pacific Lutheran College community. I look forward to meeting you all at various College events throughout the year. Research informs...
Last Friday we said farewell to our Graduating Class of 2019. There was a mixture of emotions following a tremendous couple of weeks in preparation for the graduation service, final chapel and formal. There was a great warmth in the manner in which...
On Monday we came together as a community to officially welcome all new students joining the Middle College in 2020. I was particularly impressed by the manner in which the ‘buddies’ supported each new student. There was great energy and gusto as...
I am sure that we can all think of at least one example in our lives where we have been so engrossed by an activity that we have lost all track of time. Research tells us when we experience stretch and challenge on our existing skills, combined with...