It was very exciting this week to celebrate the win of our Year 10 STEM students at Day 1 of USC’s Science and Engineering Challenge. Over the three days of competition, a maximum of eight schools participate per day. Students break into groups of 2-4 to compete in full or half day competitions on topics including Confounding Communications, Turbine, Future Power and Bridge. Our students returned excited about the learning that occurred and the success they had experienced. We thank all of our Science, Mathematics, Engineering and Technology teachers and our STEM teachers Mrs Claire Richards and Mr Wes Warner for the rich learning they provide for our students.
There was considerable praise for our students who had volunteered to assist at the Mooloolaba Triathlon last weekend. The organisers recognised the maturity, communication skills, care, community mindedness and initiative of our students. We thank the students who volunteered to assist on the Saturday and Mrs Allyson Sarvari and our Friends of Pacific for their organisation and support.
As a community we remember the service of Mr Allan Doig who was one of our Crossing Supervisors. We were sad to learn that Mr Doig had passed away over the weekend. Through his role with Queensland Transport, Mr Doig formed relationships with our staff, students, families and the members of the Kawana Forest community. We say a prayer of thanks for his service to this community and pray for him, his family and friends.
Over the weekend, it was exciting to hold our first Duke of Edinburgh Adventurous Journey for the year. Twelve students across Years 6-10 participated in the overnight experience, hiking through Mapleton National Park. Students enjoyed the opportunity to explore new places and build on their leadership skills. We thank Ms Kim Wood for her leadership of the expedition and accompanying staff Ms Angela Hill, Ms Genessa Lee and Mr Simon Williams for their support of our students.
We celebrate the richness within our global village and pray that God would open eyes, hearts and hands to the gifts and needs of all peoples.
Dr Bronwyn Dolling, Principal