Term 4

It is hard to believe that we are already into the final term of yet another year. It seems that each school-year passes us by faster than the last and it is easy for us to get caught up in the busyness of everyday life. Term 4 is a busy, but exciting term for everyone. There are many significant events and lots to look forward too – exams, Year 12 graduation, Year 9 camp and Year 9 students transitioning into the Senior College, basketball finals and holidays!

Last week, at a Year 12 Senior College assembly, we asked students to have ‘an attitude of gratitude’. It is always valuable to take a reflective step back and focus on the blessings that we have. Being grateful for the positive things in our life can benefit our perception of our current circumstances and can also help change the mindset of others around us.

So, as we navigate this final term together, I wish all Senior College students the very best for their studies and pray that we can all be thankful in whatever situations we find ourselves in this term.

Year 11 Drivers

Any Year 11 student who is driving to school needs to have completed a driver permission form and submit it to the main reception. Forms are available from the Wellbeing Centre and for more information, please contact me directly.

Year 12 Celebrations

Parents and students who are attending Year 12 celebrations (Graduation, Final Chapel and Formal) are asked to please RSVP as soon as possible. Please also book a time with Mrs Leanne Bevis for family photos at the formal if you have not already done so.

Year 11 and 12 Exams

We wish senior students all the very best for their exams this term. Year 11 students have been in exams this week and I pray that they approached these with clear and confident minds. We also wish Year 12 students the best as they prepare to commence their external assessment block in Weeks 4-7, before their graduation activities. Please note that normal uniform expectations still apply and students are required to attend all exams in formal uniform (even on Fridays).

Ponytail Project

Throughout Term 3 and Term 4, Cosi Winter and Georgina Jones have been raising awareness and funds for the Cancer Council through their ‘Ponytail Project’. This year, Pacific has seven students across Years 6-12 who have signed up to have their ponytail cut off in front of their peers. So far, they have raised more than $1500 collectively for the cause.

On Tuesday 27th October, all seven Pacific students will gather on the oval to have their ponytails cut off. We will also be holding a casual clothes day on the same date, with all proceeds going to the Cancer Council. If you would like to donate, visit: https://www.ponytailproject.com.au/fundraisers/pacificlutherancollege.

Sleepout for the Homeless

On the last Friday night of Term 3, more than 30 Year 11 and 12 students volunteered to spend a night sleeping on the floor of the College gym to raise awareness and funds for homelessness on the Sunshine Coast. It was a great way to end a busy term, in community to serve others. Overall, the College raised more than $500 to donate to the Salvation Army for their work with homeless people in our local area. A big thank you to Mrs Michiko Hauser, Ms Angela Hill, Mrs Leah Croke and Mrs Jo Belchamber for giving up their Friday night to help supervise the event and well done to all who attended!

Mr Mark Hauser, Head of Senior College Students