Thank you to the many parents and family members who attended the Prep – Year 2 Athletics Carnival on Monday. Children participated enthusiastically in all events and cheered loudly for their houses. A special thank you to Mr Darren Hooper and Mrs...
Growing Independence and a Sense of Responsibility
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29 Aug, 2019
Recently whilst on car park duty, I asked a young student if he had his hat with him. He replied rather sheepishly that he had left it at home. I reminded him that he needed a hat at lunch break and that if he did not bring it to school he would not...
This week is recognised nationally as Book Week. Book Week is an initiative of the Children's Book Council of Australia (CBCA) and is celebrated in schools, libraries and the community. The theme for this year is ‘Reading is my Secret Power’...
With the recycling of organic waste occurring at the College, the next step in the process of lowering our environmental footprint will be continuing to focus on the collection of recyclable material and reducing the waste going to landfill. At...
At the College, addressing any problem between students focuses on a restorative approach, developing resilience and instilling a culture that promotes support. The restorative approach looks at: What happened? Who’s been harmed? What needs to...
Road safety is and will always be an important issue, particularly when it relates to our children. Often in the busyness of dropping children to school and hurrying to get to work, our attention is diverted from safety to expedience. Around the...
Congratulations to the Year 5 leaders for this term who were presented with their leadership badges at Monday’s assembly. Thank you to those parents who attended the Prep – Year 5 conferences this week. As the learning journey at Pacific is a shared...
We hope all families spent a relaxing and enjoyable time together over the holidays. Parent Teacher Conferences Research continues to recognise the important role that parent support plays in creating an environment where children can achieve their...
As a parent, I appreciate the conundrum of raising children. At times, it can be challenging, but it is also worthwhile, exciting and rewarding. When my children were younger, I wish I had access to the relevant and valuable information provided...
Last Friday, Year 5 students, under the guidance of teachers and with support from families and friends, ran a Market Day. Students presented a great variety of creative, innovative and tasty products, all of which proved hugely popular with...