From the Head of Staff and Students P-5

This week’s thread surrounds school engagement and a commitment to learning. The Bible verse provides guidance around celebrating knowledge and Proverbs 3:13-20 speaks of “Finding Wisdom.” On assembly last week, Mrs Sue Zweck celebrated the learning...

So many times, over the years we have all asked someone how they are. So often it is a cursory question or a common courtesy to each other. The busyness that surrounds our days rarely lends the time to be able to really dissect how someone really is...

At this week’s Prep-2 assembly, Mrs Hogan and Mrs Ridley presented the students with practical ways to turn our thinking around when faced with challenges. The notion of self-talk and the power of remaining positive through adversity has been shown...

This week marked National Reconciliation Week where communities across Australia learn more about a shared history, culture, and achievement to take time to reflect on the role each of us play in working toward reconciliation with First Nations...

Held every Monday, our assemblies provide a time to meet and showcase the learning and celebration in and around the College. Every second week we will meet as a Foundation College (Prep-Year 2) and two weeks after as a Junior College (Year 3-5). We...

The framework attached to the Pacific Way identifies the three themes of “Me”, “We”, and “See” as holistically combining to form a complete picture of the development of the whole child. This term, during assemblies, we will be looking in detail at...

At the beginning of the year, I like nearly all of Australia, sat glued to my seat watching Ash Barty in the final of the Australian Open. She was widely celebrated after her victory and there was much discussion about the roller-coaster of emotions...

If you open one of our College diaries, in the first few pages there is an explanation of our College logo. Amongst the explanation is the College’s deep affinity with the ocean that we are so fortunate to live so close to, the Pacific. When...

The theme of this term, You Can Do It, surrounds relationships. Throughout all our relationships, there will be times when we have a disagreement that has the potential to unravel into something bigger. Of course, we always possess the power to...

Whilst moving through the classrooms last week, a new Prep student asked her teacher, “Who is that man?” A relevant and thoughtful question amongst a week of firsts. A conversation with the class ensued, and it was agreed that I could help them if...