From the Principal

This week, we announced the College, Pacific Action Group and House Captains for 2017. We congratulate the following students and pray that they might grow in wisdom as they serve the needs of those around them. College Captains Captains: Alexandra...

Influence is a subtle and yet powerful characteristic that flows from each of us. Each of us has the capacity to influence what is occurring around us for the better. A powerful way to shape our day-to-day experiences is to always speak well of...

The energy and enthusiasm from the young and the more ‘wise’ was palpable during last Friday’s Grandparent’s Day. Grandparents, parents, staff and students enjoyed the meaningful chapel from 2D, the class activities and then being part of...

Ms Nell Keen was one of two librarians jointly awarded the Queensland Teacher-Librarian of the Year at the Queensland School Library Association’s Conference earlier this week. This award recognised the highly effective and innovative way that Ms...

Students and parents may be aware through the media that the Queensland Government has announced changes to the new senior certification process for senior students. The introduction of the new system has been delayed by 12-months to now commence...

“How Are You?” What if instead of the conventional responses of, “good”, “well” or “fighting fit”, we were to respond with, “grateful”, and mean it. Each of us has a lot to be grateful for. We live in a great place in a great country and we are part...

Next Monday we are looking forward to hosting teachers from Redeemer Lutheran College, Nuriootpa who are coming to learn about our approach to teaching and learning. Discussion will focus on our whole of College pedagogical framework, which...

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...