From the Principal

What gives us most satisfaction? It is interesting to note that while there is considerable focus on material gain and personal advancement, most of us would reflect that we have often gained greater satisfaction from those times where we have met...

We welcome everyone back to the start of Term 4. In particular, we welcome new students and their families and teachers, Mrs Wendy Wescombe, Mrs Shelley Hogan, Mr Darren Hooper, Mr Terry Clark and Mrs Amanda Empson who are variously returning from...

There is the wonderful saying that it “takes a village to raise a child”. Not only does the village shape the child but it also shapes everyone who is part of that village. Growing in community means that each of us, whether student, parent or staff...

We congratulate Year 9 student Joseph Higginson who has successfully completed a Senior Astronomy Course through the University of Southern Queensland. Joseph is the youngest student to have completed this 12-month course. Well done to Joseph on...

Many of us will remember the joy, warmth and mystery that we have experienced where parents or grandparents read to us as children or where we have in turn read to children. Books transport us to new places, enable us to walk in another’s shoes,...

It was great to be part of the Dad’s Breakfast last Friday where a very large group of men enjoyed coming together with their families to celebrate the important role they play within their families and within community. The conversation was...

How much do you exude belongingness? A simple mind exercise is to picture yourself sitting with the variety of people whom you will interact with over the coming day or week. How easy is it to say in a generous way, “we belong”? Exuding...

As a community we congratulate our Director of Staff, Mrs Tanya Crooks, on her appointment as Principal of Redeemer Lutheran College Brisbane, from the start of next year. This appointment reflects Mrs Crooks breadth of experience and passion for...

Over the past fortnight, the character and spirit of many of our Olympians was clearly on display. One of the people who stood out for me was Cate Campbell. Cate showed incredible strength of character after swimming outstanding times as part of the...

There was tremendous community spirit evident at OCEANfest last Friday night. Staff, students, parents and members of the wider community came together to enjoy the creative and warm ambience that emanated from the Carnivale theme. A colourful...