We find our deepest purpose when we are using our strengths in service of others. As we come together in community, it is the joining of many strengths that enriches us all. As a community, we provide space for strengths to be nurtured and grow. We celebrate the different strengths that people bring and have the humility to serve and be served.
As Jesus gathered His team of disciples together, He gathered people with very different strengths and backgrounds and patiently provided space and learning opportunities for them to grow. He walked with them, shared wisdom through story and persisted with them even when they let Him down. As we journey through life, He is walking with us, inviting us to learn through story and persisting with us when we fail. When we use our strengths to make a difference to others we live out God’s most important commandment to ‘love our neighbour’. We find joy and purpose in service.
This term, staff have been embracing a new wellness initiative and are ‘Walking with Attitude’! For six weeks, staff are challenged to walk 10,000 steps each day. Twelve teams of five members had their walking shoes on and pedometers clipped when the challenge commenced last week. It is a fantastic commitment from 60 staff members across all areas of the school.
Between 2014 and 2018 Australia will commemorate the Anzac Centenary, marking 100 years since Australia’s involvement in the First World War. During 2015, there was a large number of activities commemorating 100 years since the Anzac Gallipoli landing.
On Monday 25th April, 16 students from Year 6 and their parents visited the Centaur Retirement Village to participate in their Anzac Day service. Several of our students spoke about what Anzac Day means to them and all students were asked to read a prayer. They represented themselves, their families and the College very well. Many students had already been to at least one, if not two, Anzac Day related activities before arriving at Centaur. It was fantastic to see the spirit of the Anzacs living on in the younger generation.
This week the Pacific Cross Country team competed at the Independent District Cross Country Carnival. It was a very warm day, with perfect running conditions. Overall, the secondary team finished in 6th place, only a few points behind 4th overall. There were some great races and a few fantastic results for the College with Jake Hynes winning his race by over a minute! Jazz Morris also finished 4th in her race, meaning she will advance to the Regional Carnival in a few weeks time. Congratulations to all students who attended. It was great to have a full team and everyone competed well. Thank you to all of the senior students who took the time to run in their last ever cross country carnival for the school.
