From the Director of 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...

Welcome back to all members of the College community and in particular, to our new students and their families. We are truly blessed by the students we journey with at Pacific. At assembly this week, I challenged Middle and Senior College students...

It is quite remarkable to think that Stanthorpe and surrounding communities will, based on the latest data and usage figures, run out of water by the end of the year. Whilst by distance they are several hundred kilometres away, there are people who...

This Sunday we acknowledge the fathers and father figures in all of our lives and remember those who have passed by honouring the legacy they have left. It is my hope that all students have, at some stage, been witness to the actions of a positive...