The perfect weather conditions on Friday evening added to the ambience as we enjoyed jazz performances from soloists, duets and the Pacific Jazz Ensemble. As the moon rose, we enjoyed a range of food professionally prepared and served by our...
As we commemorate Anzac Day this weekend, we remember all those who have made sacrifices to preserve our way of life through involvement in and with the armed services. We remember those who have and are engaged in operational service and their...
There was vibrancy in the air as we welcomed new families on Open Day last Sunday. Thank you to parents, staff and students for the very significant contributions you made in preparation for and in the leading of this day. At the risk of omitting...
Pacific has continued to evolve in supporting young people’s growth and development. At the heart of this has been the increasing personalisation of learning, building capacity to grow deeper understandings independently and collaboratively and...
It is a delight to welcome staff, students and parents to the start of Term 2. In particular, we welcome new students and their families. We welcome back Mr Gary Graves and Ms Sharon Dean from long service leave and new teachers Mr Brian Ashley (...
As the term draws to a close we are looking forward to a change of routine and the opportunity for rest and refreshment. Easter provides the opportunity for us to stop, reflect and re-centre as we connect with friends and family and engage in...
We have seen tremendous growth in our young people this term. The Junior and Middle College Parent Conferences provided an important opportunity for student learning to be celebrated and for young people to identify the next steps to deepen their...
Having the capacity to mentally walk in the shoes of another person opens up our minds into being mindful of the needs and perspectives of that person. Even as we do this, we need to be mindful that it is rare for us to fully know what is occurring...
Tomorrow is the National Day of Action Against Bullying and Violence. At the base of this action is the need for each of us to have respect for the dignity and worth of every person. Our habits of conversation reflect how we think about the worth of...
This is the time of year where the plants in our gardens can undergo a burst of growth. In amongst the growth we delight in, there are pockets and sometimes even blooms of weeds. If left unattended, these weeds can over-run even the best-prepared...