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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
A personal challenge could be to reflect each day on those people who have given generously to us. At Pacific, we are immersed in a culture where people continuously give generously to each other. Our parents volunteer to lead and support community...