Principal's Log

Our community thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to be entertained by an outstanding production of Grease.  The talent shone through the voice, character, and movement of every member of the cast. Creative and powerful direction by Mrs Janine Delaney and her team, the talent, energy and timing unleashed by the choreography of Madison Randl and musical direction of Neil Booth, supported by Mrs Hickey’s creative and colourful costume and set design brought the class of 59 alive. The joy of performance flowed from the stage and reverberated through the audience. Congratulations to Mrs Janine Delaney and her team and all members of the cast and crew for a professional and thoroughly entertaining production. Thank you to Mrs Alisha Marxen, Mrs Ceilidh King, Mr Alex O’Connor, Ally Hickey, Mrs Wanda Hayes, Mr Damien Nolan, Mrs Janine Stone, Mr Brett Jones and Jayden Toohey for their leadership, and our parents for their support. A wonderful collaboration and celebration of talent.

Congratulations to Catalina Stylianou, Luka Stylianou, Jada Baker and Sienna Baker on their success at the recent Australian Kayaking Championships. Jada won gold in the U14 K1 and K2 200m sprints, Sienna Baker won gold for the U12 K2 200m and 500m and a Bronze for the K1 200m and 500m events, Luka won bronze for the U14 K4 200m and 500m and Catalina made the semifinals for the U16 K2 500m event. This is an outstanding performance and we thank Mr Gary Graves and his team for their support of our kayaking students.

We also congratulate Amedy Buchanan and Abigail Tracey who have been successful in being awarded a place in the Young Endeavour Youth Development Program. The girls were involved in a highly competitive selection process and now can look forward to working with other young people to sail a tall ship from Brisbane to Cairns.  We thank Ms Kim Wood for her support of these student’s application.

On Sunday a number of families came together to celebrate their first communion at St Mark’s.  It was a very special moment for these young people and their families as Pastor Ray, Pastor Tim and the St Mark’s congregation celebrated this important milestone. We look forward to growing with them in their faith journey here at St Mark’s and at Pacific.

Our netballers have been having one of their most successful seasons as part of the Fisherman’s Road competition.  We congratulate all of the teams on their season and wish them all the best for their final games and the upcoming finals.  Thank you to Head of Netball Development Ms Michelle Duffy and coaches Mrs Abi Blessing, Ms Mel Pietrala, Mrs Emma Lendrum, Ms Jayde Noble and Miss Catie O’Keefe for their support of the teams.

May God enable us to engage in deep listening to grow in our understanding and connection to each other.

Dr Bronwyn Dolling, Principal