Compass No 727 - June 2024 | Pacific Lutheran College

From the Principal

Reset Through Rest and Recreation

Rest and engagement in recreational activities invites us to step out of the busyness of our lives and to reset. In the normal rhythms of life we can get caught up in the high energy dusty, whirly winds that spring up around us. When in the middle of a whirly wind, all we can see is the dust and debris that is flying around us. We can get so caught up in the whirly wind that we add to the energy and debris, losing sight of what is around us. Outside of the whirly wind, the world remains calm and unaffected. Stepping outside of the whirly wind, we have a much better view of our circumstance and the world. We see these storms of activity in our own lives and in the lives of people around us. Commentary in social media can result in whirly winds springing up as they are fed by incorrect or little information. We can also move at such a pace or without due care that we create whirly winds as we go. Circumstances can also prompt a whirl of activity.

God invites us to rest in Him. As we have this chance to change rhythm over the school holidays, we can step away from the whirly winds that have caught our attention and reset. Connecting to nature, family and friends, engaging in leisure activities and centring ourselves on God’s word, calms the winds of life that can spring up. We have time to breathe slowly, free of the dust and see the many gifts that God has given us through the people and opportunities He gives us each day. In this calm space, we see we have much to be grateful for and our path becomes clearer.

Principal’s Log

As the semester draws to a close, we reflect on the tremendous growth that has occurred as young people have engaged in academic thinking and learning, sport, and cultural activities and grown spiritually, socially and emotionally through engagement with the many intentional learning experiences provided and through their daily interactions. All of this can only occur through the capable and generous leadership of our staff, the spirited engagement and leadership of our students and the engagement and leadership of parents in supporting opportunities and learning within the community. At the end of the semester, we thank parents, staff and students for all they have given to strengthen a gracious culture of learning and thinking where opportunities abound.

We congratulate Jessica Cronin, Cody Walker, Nicole Hodgett and Grace Healy who have been part of the Youth Advisory Panel for the World’s Largest Lesson over the past 6 months. The students were selected from over 800 students to engage in this rich learning experience which saw them connect with students from across the world with a focus on the United Nations Sustainability Goals. Due to time differences with the northern hemisphere, this has often meant that the students have connected late at night and during the holidays. Jessica has connected with every session and has valued the opportunity to grow innovative skills as she has connected with like minded students from across the world. We wish her well as she now plans to continue this connection and continue to grow understanding of the Sustainability Goals in our community and region. We congratulate all students and thank Mrs Linda Sydes for her leadership of this experience.

At the end of the semester, we thank Head of Music, Mrs Carlie Purkis who has advised us she will not be returning after her maternity leave. We thank Mrs Purkis for her very capable and professional leadership of the learning of music across P-12 and her very significant input into the ensemble and instrumental program of the College. As part of a very talented music team, she has left a lasting legacy amongst our staff and students of which she can be very proud. We congratulate Mr Paul Cusick on his appointment as Head of Music P-12 and Ms Krist-elle Hill on her appointment as permanent P-12 music teacher. We look forward to the return of Year 2 teacher Mrs Tanya Graves and Director of Staff Mrs Kim Bonello from leave at the start of Term 3. We thank Mrs Hayley Turner for very capably supporting the learning of our Year 2 students. We also thank Mrs Michiko Hauser who has been greatly appreciated as she has very capably fulfilled the role of Acting Director of Staff over this past twelve months. Mrs Hauser will be the Acting Head of Learning Middle College for the first three weeks next term while Mrs Jo Belchamber is on leave.

Year 9 and 10 students are reminded that the Year 10 and 11 2025 Subject Expo will be held on the evening of Tuesday 9th July. We wish all of our musicians all of the best for their Ensembles Concert this evening and look forward to a thoroughly entertaining evening.

Thank you to all for your generosity of spirit and contribution to the Pacific community. I pray that you all enjoy the rest and opportunity for reset and rejuvenation that comes with the change of rhythm that school holidays bring. Thank you, enjoy and God Bless!

Dr Bronwyn Dolling, Principal

From the College Chaplain

Finding Jesus in Everyone

‘When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you?

When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?’

The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’

Matthew 25:38-40

Another school term comes to a close. So much has happened and there is so much more to still come this year. As we prepare for the school holidays, I wanted to share a heartfelt message that reminds us of the true essence of why I do what I do at PLC each and every day.

Recently, during a chapel service, we explored a beautiful lesson through the familiar lens of "Where’s Wally?" Many of us fondly remember sifting through "Where’s Wally?" books, racing to find Wally hidden among the crowds. Sometimes, it’s easy to spot him, but other times, it requires patience and careful observation. This simple childhood game holds a profound lesson for us as adults.

In Matthew 25:40, Jesus tells us, "Whatever you did for the least of these, you did for me." This verse teaches us that whenever we help someone in need, we are actually helping Jesus. But how do we recognise Jesus in our daily lives?

Think about how we search for Wally in the midst of a busy page. Jesus, too, can be hidden among those around us, especially in those who need our help. We often don't associate Jesus with the poor or those in trouble, but He tells us that when we look after these individuals, we are looking after Him.

Whenever I read this passage, I am struck by how God gives us glimpses of heaven in everyday life. God’s love for us is so profound that He gave us Jesus to show us how to love each other, and whenever we act with compassion and kindness, we are being Christ-like. Even in the busyness of our own lives, we have the ability to be Christ-like and see Jesus in others.

Consider these moments in our daily lives:

- When you see someone who looks sad and offer them a kind word, you are comforting Jesus.

- When you share what you have with someone who has less, you are sharing with Jesus.

- When you help someone who has fallen, you are helping Jesus stand back up.

As we enter the school holidays, I pray that we can carry this message with us and that we can encourage each other to look for ways to help those around us, modelling this behaviour ourselves. Whether we are at home, on vacation, or spending time with family and friends, we can remember that every act of kindness is a reflection of Jesus’ love.

May these holidays be a time of rest, joy, and service for all of us. And I hope that you can find Jesus in everyone we meet, spreading His love through our actions.

Mr Mark Hauser, College Chaplain

From the Director of Students

Vaping Decoded

Our Middle and Senior College students face many decisions and choices as they navigate school and social lives. Parents play a rewarding and challenging role during this time. PLC is excited to support ‘Vaping Decoded’ a free parenting Webinar by Blurred Minds that explores how parents can help children navigate social and physical choices they need to make in a safe and informed way.

Thank you for working together with us to educate and keep our Middle and Senior College students making safe choices.

Ms Leigh Finter, Director of Students

From the Head of Learning K-5

How to Keep Children Reading over the Holidays

Kids eagerly anticipate the holidays as a period for relaxation and embracing a more leisurely lifestyle. Nonetheless, this break can harm their reading skills, commonly known as the "holiday slide." This term refers to the decline in reading proficiency that often occurs when reading is neglected during the break.

To counter this trend, parents should motivate their children to continue reading even amidst the holiday fun.

Tips for Sustaining Kids' Reading Habits

Firstly, parents can inject fun into reading time by adopting amusing voices, incorporating humorous books to captivate reluctant readers, and aiming for concise sessions of no more than ten minutes of shared reading.

Secondly, throughout the holidays, parents can regularly take their children to bookstores and the local library. This practice can foster a love for reading, as many bookstores and libraries offer popular children's books for less than $10. Additionally, numerous public libraries allow children to borrow up to twenty books for their holiday and summer reading, free of charge.

Thirdly, empowering children to select their reading materials is a crucial aspect of the reading journey. Parents should encourage children to choose their books, as this fosters the development of strong, independent readers.

Fourthly, parents can integrate a screen-free night into their family routine. During this time, each family member suggests book recommendations and takes turns reading aloud. This not only promotes a love for reading among children but also underscores the value, enjoyment, and fun of reading by witnessing their parents engage with books.

Fifthly, consider giving books as gifts for birthdays and Christmas. More books in the household can never be amiss, and parents can encourage their children to share and exchange books with friends after they've finished reading them.

Lastly, when reading together, provide children with options on how they'd like to engage with the material. Allow them to choose whether to read aloud or silently and inquire if they prefer to discuss the content or attempt paired reading if they seek additional support with the material.

Adding Fun to the Reading Experience

To enhance the reading experience, encourage children to maintain a reading journal. In this journal, they can jot down their thoughts on the books they read, create illustrations, or even compile a collage of challenging words using just one word. This not only keeps children actively involved and interested in reading but also contributes to the improvement of their writing skills.

Additionally, parents and teachers can foster a love for reading by reading books together as a family. This not only creates valuable bonding moments but also nurtures a reading habit in children.

Parents can explore more engaging ideas by introducing a holiday reading challenge. In this challenge, children in specific age groups are provided with a list of books to choose from and read within a designated timeframe. Completing the holiday reading challenge can be rewarded with incentives such as a trip to the bookstore or a visit to a favourite restaurant.

Engaging with Local Community Literary Activities

During the holiday season, explore nearby community events that celebrate and encourage reading. Numerous towns and cities host festive literary gatherings, book fairs, or storytelling sessions, creating an opportunity to elevate your child's reading adventure. Attending such events can introduce them to new authors, involve them in book-related activities, and provide a chance to connect with like-minded peers. These gatherings cultivate a lively literary ambience, reinforcing the notion that reading is not just an individual pursuit but a shared passion capable of bringing communities together. By involving your child's teacher in these enriching experiences, you not only nurture a love for reading but also instil a sense of belonging in the broader realm of literature.

Setting Reading Targets for the School Break

Transforming reading into an enriching challenge, especially for older children, involves establishing clear and attainable reading goals. Tailor a list of books to their interests or explore new genres together. Define manageable milestones and celebrate their achievements with modest rewards, such as a special treat or an outing to the local library. This approach not only encourages continuous reading but also nurtures a sense of accomplishment.

In addition to these activities and shared summer reading, consider engaging your child in a book club or a reading community. Numerous online platforms offer virtual book clubs for kids, providing a space for them to explore and discuss their favourite books and magazines with peers. This not only enhances their reading comprehension and critical thinking skills but also encourages them to share their love for literature and storytelling with others.

Remember, the key is to infuse enjoyment into reading and seamlessly integrate it into the holiday season. By incorporating these imaginative strategies, you'll not only maintain your children's interest in reading during the holidays but also cultivate a lasting love for books and learning.

Mrs Sue Zweck, Head of Learning K-5

Food for Thought

The Resilience Project – Summary

In the final part of The Resilience Project's parent series, Hugh shares an important message about allowing our children to experience adversity.

The key to building resilience in our children is allowing them to experience failure, hardship, disappointment etc. As parents, we can be too quick to resolve our children's challenges which can deprive our children of enormous growth opportunities. These typically happen when we experience failure and uncertainty. As parents we should be there for our children when they fail, but not fight their battles for them.

View Part 5 of the series here:

Part 5 - Summary: https://theresilienceproject.com.au/2023-parent-carer-hub-inspire-hugh/

Thank you for participating in this Parent and Carer Digital Presentation series.

You can re-watch the videos and access activities and resources anytime via the Parent & Carer Hub.

You can also stay up to date with The Resilience Project news and events by signing up to their Newsletter.

Mr Brendan Macaulay, Head of Student Support

From the Head of Career Development

Careers News

Year 10 – Career Interviews and Senior Education Training Plans

At Pacific, we have started exploring career conversations to assist students in identifying possible career goals and then we are looking at pathways to help them achieve them. Below is an overview of what has occurred with Year 10 students in these conversations.

A handful of students could not attend the career interview appointments in Week Eight or needed further guidance in their exploration. These appointments will be scheduled across Weeks 1-3 of Term 3.

There are some valuable resources to start exploring over the Winter holidays available in Nav:Year 11 and 12 Subject Selection Handbook 2025-2026

Videos on Subject Selection, Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE), The Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR), Vocation Education and Training (VET)

How to book a Careers Appointment

Senior College students can now access the Careers Bookings Calendar and manage their own careers appointments, including inviting parents to join a meeting, either in person or via zoom.

Simply select the type of career- related appointment you would like and as a courtesy check with your teacher before you miss all or part of a lesson.

It is recommended that current Year 12 students schedule an appointments across next term to ensure they have sufficient time to work through their QTAC applications, which will open on the 1st August 2024.

Book appointments via the link: Pacific Lutheran Careers Support

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Mrs Veronica Sanmarco, Head of Career Development

College News

Colour Splash

On Tuesday this week, we celebrated Under 8’s Day at Pacific. This year’s theme was- ‘Connecting to Culture through Play’. The students from P-3 took part in the Colour Splash: School Fun Run. They enjoyed completing the colourful obstacle course which included activities such as balance frisbee, mini hurdles, relay races, sprint races, sack racing and parachute games, just to name a few. The obstacle course events were based around different cultural games and activities from all over the world.

Thank you to all those students who participated in the colourful morning celebrating being some of the youngest learners at the College. A special thanks to the P-3 staff and Mr Hooper who helped set up and run the morning so that it was an enjoyable and colourful day for all.

Mrs Hogan, Teacher – Prep

Visual Arts

On Tuesday of last week, our Year 11 and 12 Art students had the opportunity to visit the "Strange Weather" exhibition at the University of the Sunshine Coast. This exhibition was part of the ISEA Electronic Arts convention, showcasing artworks that delve into how technology shapes our contemporary understanding of the environment and our place within it. The exhibited pieces explore various themes including ecological, geopolitical, technological, and economic aspects, all through the lens of atmospheric strangeness. The artists in this exhibition use photography, moving images, sound, data, mapping and weather monitoring technologies, among others, to explore aspects of atmospheric strangeness that shape our understanding and experience. During our visit, we were fortunate to receive detailed presentations on each artwork by the gallery's curator, Megan Williams.

This excursion served as a powerful source of inspiration for our students, particularly for our Year 12 students who are currently developing their IA3 artworks. They are aiming to expand their artistic horizons by embracing contemporary concepts and unconventional displays that captivate audiences. In parallel, our Year 11 students, under the theme "Art as Code," explored how cultural concepts can be represented through data visualization in Visual Arts.

The students are brimming with inspiration following this experience, and we eagerly anticipate witnessing how their learning from this excursion will influence their work in the coming term.

Miss Elise Black Head of Visual Arts

Play Your Part to Reduce Plastic

We are the Litter Leaders and we are interested in trying to reduce litter at our school. Our goal is to have Pacific as a litter free space. Our school's well-being dog, Koda, likes to investigate food scraps and packets that are left on the ground. Eating things he finds can make him sick. Would you like your dog to be sick due to eating food on the ground?

Our proposal is that students would bring less food packets to school and use reusable containers. We would love parents in our school community to help us with this idea. When you are packing your child's lunch please make sure that your child's lunchbox has no or less wrappers in it, then we will have less rubbish at school.

We are sure that Koda will love to walk around our litter free school.

Litter Leaders Pacific Plus in Year 7, Anita, Georgia, Macey, Kiarah and Jessica.

Youth Advisory Panel Graduation

Year 8 student Jessica Cronin recently graduated from the Youth Advisory Panel for the World's Largest Lesson which focuses on teaching children about the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals. In 1945 after the end of the Second World War, the United Nations, previously known as The League of Nations was formed. The United Nations was created to promote communication between countries and now nearly every country in the world works together on tackling big concepts such as Climate Change on a global scale. In 2015 the United Nations developed the 17 Sustainable Development Goals also known as the UNs Global Goals. It is hoped that these goals will be achieved by 2030. In 2015 the World's Largest Lesson was also created to teach children who will become the adults of 2030 about these goals. Since its launch in September 2015, the World's Largest Lesson has reached over 130 countries and impacted over 8 million children each year.

Over the past 6 months, Jessica along with her friends Cody Walker, Nicole Hodgett, and Grace Healy were accepted from over 800 applications to the Youth Advisory Panel where they participated in Zoom calls with students from 15 other countries.

Due to the time differences and the Northern Hemisphere school year, these calls were held late at night and over the Australian summer holidays. The dedication, perseverance and pride that these girls, particularly Jessica who participated in every session displayed when talking about our College and their local community was outstanding.

It is exciting that Jessica plans to continue the connection she has made with students from several different countries and will create further awareness about the Global Goals in our school and the wider Sunshine Coast community.

Jessica believes that "The Youth Advisory Panel was a wonderful experience, connecting with other kids across the globe sharing the same passion. I have learnt innovative skills as well as made connections with adults and children who all feel the same way about our world."

Mrs Linda Sydes, Teacher - English, Humanities

Library News

If you love writing stories then the Mooloolaba Rotary Telling Stories Competition is now open. Win cash prizes, a mentorship with USC Creative Writing team, and creative writing workshops.

Eligibility: students from Years 4 – 12.

Entries must be submitted via a PLC teacher with the Entry Form signed by a parent/guardian.

Length: 400 – 1000 words depending on age (see Entry Form)

Title: I Suddenly Realised!

Submission Date: Midnight 10th September

Top 5 notification: 10th October

Awards’ Night: Monday, 28th October, 5:00- 5:45pm @ the Innovation Centre UniSC

Prizes:

• Overall winner – Professor Gary Crew Trophy and $150 cash

• Winners in each Year/Category – Medal and $75 cash

• 2nd prize – Medal and $40 cash

• 3rd prize – Medal & $25 cash

• 4th and 5th places – $15 cash and a certificate

• $50 for the best original idea

• $50 for the best story 'structure'

The UniSC Creative Writing team are offering a one-on-one mentorship with one of their lecturers to the 1st Prize winner of the Senior Category and the Top 5 to receive free admission to a series of writing workshops offered by the Sunshine Institute of Creative Writing. Queensland Writers Centre will provide five annual Youth Memberships, one to each of the winners in each of the categories.

For further information please go to www.mooloolabarotary.org

Clay Craft in the Library

Last Friday, around 20 students got creative with clay in the library at lunchtime. Students enjoyed squishing, pounding and working the clay to create whatever they imagined – bowls, shapes, creatures etc.

Ms Nell Keen, Teacher Librarian

Reminder from the College Nurses:

Pacific Lutheran College is participating in Queensland Health’s annual School Immunisation Program on Wednesday 10th July 2024. Year 7 students will be offered human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine and a combined diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis (whooping cough) vaccine. Year 10 students will be offered their second dose of Meningococcal B. Consent forms have been posted out. Only students with a signed and completed consent card, indicating ‘Yes to Vaccination’ will be vaccinated. Year 10 students consent form from the beginning of the year is utilized for this round.

Mrs Sigrid Davis and Mrs Julie Clucas, College Nurses

Year 6 Students Take Action to Support Refugees and Asylum Seekers

Year 6 students have embarked on a journey of empathy, understanding, and action. In a recent project focused on social justice and global citizenship, they learned about the challenges faced by less fortunate people, including refugees and asylum seekers. This learning experience was not just theoretical; it culminated in a powerful, authentic task that allowed the students to make a tangible difference in the world.

During class, the students explored the issues surrounding displacement, including why people become refugees or seek asylum and their daily struggles. Students gained a deeper understanding of the importance of supporting these vulnerable populations through research activities. Motivated to translate their knowledge into action, Year 6 students organised a series of fundraising activities. These included bake sales, washing cars, and supporting their family and friends in household jobs. Their hard work and determination paid off, raising an impressive $1065.70.

The funds raised were donated to the Australian Lutheran World Service (ALWS), an organization dedicated to supporting people in need worldwide. With this donation, the ALWS can provide essential amenities to refugees and asylum seekers, including farm products, sanitary needs, education, and shelter. These contributions are crucial for helping displaced individuals rebuild their lives with dignity and hope.

On Monday, Year 6 students completed a walk from school to Currimundi Lake, representing the daily walk that some refugees do to retrieve water. Year 6 students have set a remarkable example for us all, demonstrating that compassion and action, no matter how small, can indeed change the world.

Mr Stuart Pohlner, Teacher - Year 6

Uniform Shop

The Uniform Shop stocks all the College’s Winter Uniform requirements. As the weather cools extra demands for winter uniform items can increase, please see College Uniform Guide here for more information. If you have any questions regarding the Winter Uniform requirements, please contact Peta King at the Uniform Shop via the number below.

The Uniform Shop opening hours are:

Monday – Thursday 8.00am – 10.30am

Tuesday Afternoon from 2.00pm – 4.00pm

Please contact the College’s Main Reception on 5436 7300 to make an appointment.

Flexischools orders are also available for your Uniform needs. These orders are completed Monday - Thursday and delivered to the students’ classrooms in the Foundation and Junior College and to the PCG pigeonholes in the Wellbeing Centre for Middle and Senior College students. Please ensure ordered uniforms are collected promptly to ensure that they do not go missing.

Secondhand Uniforms

To Sell

Current Uniforms will be accepted, except for; sports uniforms (polo and shorts), socks, swimwear, and shoes. Blazers are accepted with a current dry-cleaning receipt attached. Clothes must be freshly laundered, in good condition and free of pet hair. .Items will not be accepted if they are faded, or have; thin fabric, visible repairs, stains (including underarm sweat stains), worn patches and fraying hems/sleeves, broken zippers/buttons, and rips or tears. Uniforms that are not accepted may be discarded at the discretion of the Uniform Shop.

Please label items, place in zip lock bags and deliver to the Uniform Shop when open. Payment details: The Uniform Shop will provide payment via your school fee statement at the end of each term when items have been sold. A 50% fee of the sale price of each item will apply to cover school administration costs.

To Buy

Prices and stock vary on condition and on what items are available. Please make an appointment to come in and view secondhand items.

Mrs Peta King, Uniform Convenor

Friends of Pacific

Connecting College and Community

Attention Prep to Year 2 Parents - Imagine Your Own Car Space in Term 3 in the P-2 Car Park .... no more queuing or having to arrive early!!!!

Extended time to purchase Raffle Tickets!!!

Our Friends of Pacific Car Park Raffle is Open - You could be parking in the much sought-after Friends of Pacific Junior Car Park space at PLC for Term 3, 2024.

Purchase your $20 ticket to have a chance of winning.

The prize will be drawn at end of school holidays. Winners will be announced on our FoP Facebook page.

Funds raised from our car park raffle will be invested back into the College community. Good luck!

Tickets on Sale Now!!!!

PURCHASE TICKETS HERE

We are also calling for Raffle and Prize Donations – please contact our committee if you help. fop@pacluth.qld.edu.au

Volunteers for Trivia Night - Want to join our Band Crew?

https://volunteersignup.org/3JYR3

Like our FB page Pacific Facebook page for regular updates for this great night.

Haven’t completed your volunteering Training at Pacific yet and want to help us in our upcoming event? Don’t worry it is quick and easy. The Volunteer Handbook is accessible via the parent portal in Nav - Nav Community Links.

Any questions please feel free to contact the Committee and we can talk you through the process – fop@pacluth.qld.edu.au

Have you heard about Pacific Together?

Pacific Together is a care-based service offered by Friends of Pacific to College families in times of need. If you, or someone you know within our College community, needs extra support during the year, the Pacific Together care group may be able to help in some small way or offer a care package. Please contact Chaplain Mr Mark Hauser- mhauser@pacluth.qld.edu.au

If you would like to support the continuation of the care-based service through a financial contribution, we invite you to contact Pacific Together via email: fop@pacluth.qld.edu.au

Calling for Donations to enable Year 7 Pacific Plus students to make Sock Monkeys for Hospital and School students-

New socks, toy stuffing, buttons, ribbon or cash donation to purchase items are needed- please bring to the main admin office.

Click here to follow our Friends of Pacific Facebook page.

Enjoy your holidays and keep safe – rest up for a busy Term 3.

Ms Jan Watman, Friends of Pacific Chairperson

Sport News

Year 7 – 12 Sport

Competitive Sport Updates Term 3:

10th July: U14 Girls 10 aside Rugby friendly match (TBC)

12th July: Senior Friday Night Basketball season starts

15th July: Senior Girls Water Polo season starts

17th July: Yr 7-12 SCISSA Touch Football season starts

9th August: Junior and Intermediate Friday Night Basketball season starts

28th August: Junior and Intermediate Water Polo season starts

Staff contacts for Term 3 Sports

Touch Football and Water Polo: Mr Cameron West-McInnes cwestmcinnes@pacluth.qld.edu.au

Girls Rugby: Mr Josh Cummins jcummins@pacluth.qld.edu.au

Basketball: Mr Brad Burdon bburdon@pacluth.qld.edu.au

Student Acknowledgements

Danica Cockburn represented rugby in the Sunshine Coast at 17-18yr QLD State Championships. This was Danicas third year making the team, a great effort considering there are only 12 chosen to represent from the trials.

Mr Cameron West-McInnes, Head of Sport

Junior Sport

Student Acknowledgements:

Congratulations to Jayden and Jessica Murphy on their achievements at the Caboolture Taekwondo Open that happened over the weekend. Jayden placed first and won his age group, and Jessica placed third in her age group.

Mr Darren Hooper, Head of Junior Sport P-6

Club Sport

Pacific Lutheran College has several sports development programs outside of school hours. These programs encourage participation, giving students the opportunity to be part of a team, and learn basic skills of the game.

Run Club

Sunshine Coast Marathon 2024

Please come and join the PLC Run Club at this years’ Sunshine Coast Marathon on Sunday 11th August 2024. This is a culminating event for students who have attended Run Club, and we would love to have anyone in our school community who are keen runners to join us on the day. There are a range of distances to enter: 2km, 5km, 10km, 21.1km and 42.2km (age dependent).

When registering, join the team ‘PLC Run Club 2024’ to automatically receive a 10% discount off your entry price. Parents are more than welcome to enter as well under this team- https://sunshinecoastmarathon.com.au/

We will have a tent set up on the day where we can meet, and some refreshments will also be provided after your race.

It would be great to see as many of you as possible come along and celebrate a great year of running.

Kim Kiernan, Run Club Coordinator

St Mark’s Lutheran Church

Worship @ St Mark’s

Sharing a common mission and ministry with Pacific Lutheran College

“Growing in faith and sharing God’s love with others”

Weekly worship services are held at 14 Bombala Terrace Caloundra at 9.00am. We are thankful that we can meet together each week for worship. As we do this, there are still physical distancing, and hygiene requirements we need to follow to ensure the health and safety of everyone in our community.

Our worship services are intergenerational with a blend of traditional and contemporary.

You’re welcome to follow us on Facebook and visit our Church webpage.

All are welcome at any of our services.

Pastor Ray Morris, St Mark’s Lutheran Church (0429 856 532 or lutherancaloundra@gmail.com)

Upcoming Dates

June

19 Ensembles Concert

19 Term 2 Concludes

July

9 Term 3 Commences

9 Year 10 Subject Expo

9 Year 11 Subject expo

10 Year 7-10 Vaccinations

16 Friends of Pacific Meeting

16 Year 6-12 Parent Conferences

17 Year 11 Leadership Day

17 Year 7-12 SCISSA Sports Starts

16-17 P-5 Parent Conferences

22-26 Duke of Edinburgh Gold Program

23 Year 12 Tertiary Information Evening

23-26 Year 7 Camp

30 Year 8-9 2025 Subject Expo

30-5 Seishin visit

31 Staff and Cocurricular photo Day

Compass No 727 - June 2024

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