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Compass Review 2021

This week we have distributed the mid-year Compass Review 2021 to the oldest student in each family. This magazine is a celebration of the learning and experiences that have occurred in the first semester of this year. This edition also includes a...
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Being Grateful For the Ordinary

It is easy when things are going well to take ordinary everyday experiences for granted. In recent weeks we have been reminded of how much we value the opportunity to be able to go to school, engage in competitive sport, participate in performance...
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Principal's Log

There has been considerable excitement and dialogue at the College and in homes as staff, students and parents have discussed whether they wish to be pioneers who launch Buran House. On 19th and 20th August all Year 4-12 students and all P-12...
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Pacific Parents Build People, Community and Possibility

Pacific parents have always played a significant role in the shaping and formation of young people, this community and the provision of additional opportunities. The effective partnership with parents has been a cornerstone of our community, where...
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Principal's Log

Thank you to our parents, staff and students who have quickly and effectively responded to the changing circumstances of last week. Your support and capacity to smoothly move to new ways of being has meant that we are able to keep energy focused on...
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Growing Capacity one Block at a Time

Throughout life, we have the opportunity, to constantly learn and grow through the variety of circumstances we encounter. As we engage in home learning, there will be different experiences. For some there will be familiarity and for others it may be...
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Principal's Log

Thank you to our staff, students and parents who have moved so quickly and effectively into home learning. The students are to be congratulated on the way they have engaged with the home learning environment so readily. We appreciate the support...
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Congratulations Kaylee! 100m Women’s Backstroke Gold

It has been thrilling for our community to watch 2018 graduate, Kaylee McKeown achieve Olympic Gold and an Olympic record in the 100m women’s backstroke final after years of hard work. Her belief, courage, persistence and humility strengthened by...
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Principal's Log

It has been exciting to be part of a community that has celebrated the success of a member of our community with great enthusiasm. The roar and cheering in the gym and the excitement around the College as the week progressed from the semi-final, to...
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Seeing and Encouraging Best Selves

In some cultures, people greet each other by saying “I see you”. What a great welcome and gift. “I see you”. To really see someone means we let go of assumptions and really listen with our eyes, ears and hearts. We see each person as a whole person...
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