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The Seeds We Leave

Every interaction we have has the potential to plant a seed in the heart or mind of the person with whom we have contact. We can all think of teachers, parents, family members, coaches, adults or peers who have encouraged or stimulated growth as we...
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Principal’s Log

Our ‘One World’ OCEANFest 2023 is fast approaching, and we are looking forward to having a lot of fun as we celebrate the richness of our cultural diversity and natural environment on Friday, August 18 th . We will have the opportunity to connect...
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Building, One Step At A Time

As we build on feedback, it is important to take a long-term view and plan for improvement one step at a time. As we plan for and take each step and celebrate its achievement, we gain momentum. Encouraging each other to build from where we find...
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Principal's Log

This week families in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 will have or be receiving their individual NAPLAN reports through the post and will have received an explanatory email from either Mrs Jo Belchamber or Mrs Sue Zweck. In their email, Mrs Zweck and Mrs...
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Feeding The Heart

Many of us are familiar with the Cherokee story of the grandfather telling his grandson about the two wolves that fight within us. As the story goes, within each person there are two wolves fighting. One wolf is focused on anger, sorrow, regret,...
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Principal's Log

We are excited to launch our new Strategic Plan 2023-2026 in this year’s Compass Review. When we look to the future, the importance of young people being thoughtful, highly skilled and having the capability to flexibly and confidently exert their...
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Growing Through Feedback

Learning to reflect, plan and act in response to feedback is a lifelong skill. As we reflect, we shift from an emotional response to one where we focus on what can be learnt from the feedback provided. An important motivator in turning our thinking...
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Principal’s Log

Over this fortnight students and their families across P-12 have the opportunity to be involved in parent, student and teacher conferences. Our Year 7-12 students will also be involved in care conversations with their pastoral care group teachers...
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Shaping A Community of Care Together

As we come together at the start of this semester, each of us plays an important role in shaping a community of care. To contribute to a community of care takes compassion, courage, commitment, engagement, and a common sense of purpose of growing to...
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Principal’s Log

We welcome everyone to the start of a new adventure of learning and growth over the coming Semester. A particularly warm welcome to our new students and their families and new and returning staff. We welcome back Mr Chris Bartlett, Head of Christian...
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