From the Head of Staff and Students P-5

ANZAC Day Prep – Year 5 students will remember the sacrifice of our service personnel (past and present) at an ANZAC Day Service on Monday 24 th April. As the number of veterans dwindle, it is important for young people to not only remember the...

This year’s National Assessment Program in Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) for students in Years 3,5,7 and 9 will be held from Tuesday 9 th May to Thursday 11 th May. Further information will be forwarded over the coming weeks.

This term, students across Prep – Year 5 will explore ‘organisation’ as part of the You Can Do It program. As parents we all recognise the necessity of being organised and this is a skill students also need to learn to be successful. Being organised...

Students in Years 1-5 may only wear their sports uniform to school on the days they have HPE lessons. Years 4 and 5 students may also wear their HPE uniforms to school on Thursdays. There may also be rare occasions during the year when students may...

Thank you to all parents and families for their support and involvement in the many and varied aspects of life in the Prep – Year 5 area of the College this term. Your support and involvement is greatly valued and welcomed by the children, staff and...

It was wonderful to see the large numbers of parents attending the Prep – Year 5 parent teacher conferences this week. As the learning journey at Pacific is shared between parents, staff and students, these conferences play an important role in...

Thank you to Mrs Joanne Bailey and the P-5 Japanese Department who coordinated the Harmony Day free dress day on Tuesday. This year, Harmony Day’s message was ‘everyone belongs’. The vibrant multicultural nature of our society was clearly evident in...

On Friday, a large number of students participated in the National Ride2School Day. Thanks to the many parents who supported their children’s participation on the day, it was great to see so many of you accompany your children by riding or walking...

Research continues to recognise the important role that parental support plays in creating an environment where children can reach their academic potential. Next week, parent teacher conferences will be held for Prep – Year 5 students. The...

Next Friday 17th March is the National Day of Action Against Bullying and Violence. Bullying unfortunately can occur from time to time in work places and social institutions, including schools. At Pacific, we aim to create a safe and supportive...