From the Principal

Purpose Through Serving Others

We find our purpose through putting the needs of others before our own. Simple things such as being inclusive and encouraging people, bring benefits to others and to ourselves. Where we switch from looking inward to outward, the light of possibility...
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Principal's Log

We congratulate Mrs Michiko Hauser on her selection to be a member of the Australian Curriculum Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) languages curriculum writing team. ACARA is currently reviewing and rewriting the national curriculum. It is a...
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Energised by Purpose

We are energised when we have a positive sense of purpose within our family, school, workplace and community. Each of us can begin shaping that purpose by being determined to make the most of moments to grow and learn and to be the best we can be...
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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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