From the Principal

Being able to walk in the shoes of others before we speak or act is an important life quality. Stephen Covey, in his ‘7 Habits of Highly Effective People’, encourages people to seek first to understand. Empathy enables us to slow down and consider...

As student’s receive feedback on their progress, it is important that they move from an emotional response to one of learning. Reflecting on what went well is an important first step. Breaking the feedback into actions that need to be taken and...

The special role that men play as fathers within their families and community is a great gift that goes on for a lifetime. Through every interaction that we have, ways of being are acted and learnt. Ordinary times of being together and playing...

It is good to see young people engaging in the full rhythm of school with students participating in early morning and afternoon music ensemble practices, sports training and matches as well as engaging in a variety of other activities and...

One of the most powerful stories in the Bible is that of the Good Samaritan. Learning to care for others is an important part of life and enhances our wellbeing. The development of empathy and compassion is at the heart of care. It starts with...

The Athletics Carnivals at the end of last week were a tremendous success. Students exhibited great spirit and sportsmanship as they participated in differently shaped carnivals. With single year levels moving from event to event, there were high...

While the Hot List award is named as an individual recognition, it is very much a celebration of what we have achieved together as a community. Significant numbers of staff and leaders across K-12 have embraced exploring and building a contemporary...

All of us are shaped by our interactions with each other. Beyond our families there are significant adults who play an important role in helping young people to nurture strengths and embrace new opportunities or perspectives. Coaches, teachers,...

It has been good to see and hear our young people continue to engage in a breadth of experiences including music ensembles and instrumental tutoring this term. Congratulations to all students who took part in the Sunshine Coast Junior Eisteddfod. It...

Walking with friends or members of our family helps to strengthen relationships. When we are walking alongside someone there is greater opportunity for bubbles of conversation to flow. Walking helps to gain perspective as thoughts are untangled...