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Principal's Log

Welcome to the start of Term 3. It is always exciting to feel the energy as staff, students, and their families return to the College. We particularly welcome new students and their families. We also extend a special welcome to Head of Hospitality,...
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Gratitude

At the end of key periods, it is good to reflect on those things for which we are grateful. This can happen at the end of each day, week, month, term, or semester. Learning to be grateful shifts our mindset to one of appreciation for all we have...
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Principal’s Log

We have had an outstanding semester filled with opportunity and growth. Thank you to all parents, staff and students for the important role you have played in creating a vibrant place of learning and growth over the first half of the year. We had...
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Time To Be At Home

Being able to go home and relax with nothing special to do is an important part of our lives. Making sure there is time each week to simply be at home provides time to recharge and connect through the simple routines, fun and stories of family life...
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Principal's Log

One of the delights of being a teacher and a Principal is to watch people do things well. I had the privilege of listening to the Year 11 students as they delivered speeches on the theme of “peel back the layers” as part of the Interhouse Public...
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Being Before Doing

As we wake each morning, our minds can quickly switch into the list of things that await us on a new day. Slowing our minds by taking time to notice the beauty in the people and the world around us can help us to be more human beings than “human...
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Principal's Log

Congratulations to our Year 5 to 10 teams who enjoyed the opportunity to participate in the da Vinci Decathlon online tournament last week. The competition provides the opportunity for highly able students to expand their thinking, build team skills...
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Valuing The Human Dignity of All

When we value the human dignity of all, our world view changes. We see ourselves as together with, rather than separate from. We recognise the common humanity of people. Having this as a central value changes how we engage with people within our...
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Finding The Joy

In a Prep interview this week, as adults we were reflecting on the challenges that the rainy weather had brought. When the Pre-Prep child was asked whether they enjoyed playing inside or outside when it was not raining, they enthusiastically...
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Principal’s Log

Congratulations to the cast and crew of Dracula for an outstanding performance. Talented performances and direction enabled the balance between the tension of dramatic events and lighter moments of this iconic drama to flow powerfully. Well done to...
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