One of the important ways we can serve others is to be fully present. To really listen to someone is a great gift. To take the time and to still our own minds to fully connect with what is being said and unsaid by the other person, opens the...
On Friday, the very significant contribution and achievement of members of our community were recognised at the 2019 Caloundra Electorate Community Awards. Students Hudson Horne and Samantha Hutton were nominated in the Young Achiever of the Year...
Small acts of daily service make a world of difference for many. Simple things like opening a door, carrying something, including someone in our activities or conversation, tidying a space, taking the bin out, or packing the dishwasher are small...
It is always good to feel the energy that comes into a school as staff and students return at the start of a term. We welcome everyone including new students and their families and Ms Katie Child as a Middle and Senior College teacher. Ms Child has...
Pausing to celebrate and say thank you helps us to re-centre and appreciate all that God and the people in our lives have given us. The end of a day, end of a week, the end of a term are great times to pause and reflect on all of the good things...
All families will receive a Compass Review magazine posted home this week, which includes a summary of the achievement of the 2015-2018 strategic plan, highlights of the 2019 school year and inspiring reflections from past students. As staff,...
Having the luxury to spend time reading a book is a real gift. When we read, we learn to walk in other people’s shoes, can sit at the feet of wise people and travel in time and space. Books enhance our world view as we are exposed to different...
As staff, students and parents, we were naturally disappointed to not be able to continue with the Year 9 Expedition planned for this fortnight. We keep this disappointment in perspective when compared to significant losses and challenges...
Building connections into community is an important life skill. For our young people, building connections with their school enables them to grow existing interests and strengths and to grow new ones. Being connected to community gives us purpose,...
Last Friday morning’s Celebrating Dads’ breakfast was an amazing opportunity for community connection, with more than 550 people coming together. People enjoyed the tasty, high quality breakfast provided by our Hospitality Department, the talented...