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Principal's Log

Part of being the best we can be is how we present ourselves and speak to others. These first impressions shape powerfully how others think about us and affects our agency. Having a habit of presenting and speaking well creates opportunity and...
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Compassion Rather Than Comparison

Healthy self-concepts grow best where there is a greater focus on compassion rather than comparison. Where comparison is at the basis of our self-worth, we become reliant on identifying areas where we are better than others. A compassionate,...
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Principal's Log

Over the weekend, more than 30 staff, senior students and parents responded to the call to support the Disabled Surfers Association. This is a great initiative that provides the opportunity for people to come together and enjoy the surf. Being...
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Confidence Through Trust and A Growth Mindset

Growing confidence and self-esteem is a process that continually builds on itself. We are more open to trying new things and growing confidence and efficacy where we see stepping out of our comfort zone as an opportunity to learn and grow rather...
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Principal's Log

This week we celebrated our inaugural Academic Assembly. Graduates of 2020 and their families joined with our Year 6-12 staff and students to celebrate those students who were top of subject, received an ATAR greater than 90 and were the Dux and...
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Opening Possibility Through Personal Power

Personal power involves a mastery and deep awareness of self rather than control of others. It is grown as we develop strength, confidence and competence in the way we engage in the world. Personal power is a “state of mind” that “involves vision,...
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Principal's Log

Over this past week we have taken advantage of the opportunity to be able to physically come together as community. It was good to be able to connect with new families at our Welcome Breakfast where we enjoyed wonderful food provided by our senior...
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Coming Together As Community

There was an air of excitement yesterday as students and parents entered the College. Young people were looking forward to connecting with each other and to engage with their next level of learning. Parents enjoyed the freedom to be able to come...
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Principal's Log

It has been great to see everyone returning to the community over the past week and to feel the energy of anticipation and excitement as students and families formally returned yesterday. We welcome everyone to the 2021 school year and particularly...
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Christmas A Time of Renewal

Christmas invites us to slow down and celebrate the hope that Jesus’ birth has brought into the world and into our lives. New life brings joy. It is this joy that God would have us celebrate as we come together with families and friends to celebrate...
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