During the past week, I was listening to a podcast around the topic of what we, as humans can learn from the comic strip, Charlie Brown. In “Peanuts” the central character, Charlie Brown is forever coming up against a world full of challenges and...
During this term in assemblies, we have continued exploring relationships and how we individually deal with what is in and out of our control. Dealing with others is something that as humans, we are programmed to engage in. In fact, we cannot live...
One of Pacific Way’s statements surrounds the notion of self-belief. In many ways, we are continually developing capacity and resilience in the way we view ourselves. This is not always easily done. Neuroplasticity is in an exciting space and more...
Under the Pacific Umbrella The beauty of split assemblies allows us to cater our messages for a specific audience. At last week’s P-2 assembly, Mrs Ridley and Mrs Hogan explored the concept of inclusion under our “Pacific Umbrella”. The story that...
Every Monday morning, our Junior College assembles hear about what has been and is happening around our College. This connection time allows for holistic messaging that reflects the thread for the week as well as expanding on key teachings of our...
Welcome to Pacific Lutheran College in 2023. It was lovely to unite with many continuing families as well as new families during the week at the P-5 Information session and to begin the year as a connected community. Thank you to those who were able...
Congratulations to the transitioning classes of 2022 As the year ends, I would like to take the time to reflect on the journey of the current Year 5 students. Toward the end of last year, we began meeting as small groups to chart a course as they...
This week the thread revolves around the concept of peaceful conflict resolution. Conflict in a relationship is almost a given. From a slight disagreement to a breakdown in relationships, all of us will from time to time, fall into this category. It...
The theme across the College this week is safety. Last week, the nation paused to remember the 20 th Anniversary of the Bali Bombing that claimed the lives of hundreds of innocent people. Amongst them were 88 Australians. Through the services and...
Welcome back to Term Four for 2022, and a warm welcome to families new to Pacific this term. Term Four is always such a busy term, and we look forward to engaging with the numerous events and celebrations that the end of the year brings. It was...