As Term Three Approaches
As Term Three Approaches
As we approach the end of another term, it is important to take a step back and reflect on all that has happened so far in 2023. It is remarkable to think about all that the College has been involved in over the past nine weeks – ANZAC Day, leadership days, Future Problem Solving competitions, District Cross Country, Athletics carnivals, music evenings, drama performances, Red Shield Appeal, parent conferences, SCISSA competitions, exam block, photo days and speech competitions just to name a few.
It has been a pleasure to witness the involvement and enthusiasm of all students who engaged with these opportunities and, for some, even got out of their comfort zone to try new things. Our involvement in all aspects of school life is important to the growth of the culture of the community as well as to the growth of the individual child. There are many more opportunities for all students to take part in in the back half of the year and I would encourage all students to continue to be involved in all the rich experiences that the College has to offer as we now look forward to the second semester.
This weekend, the Year 12 cohort goes on their “Year 12 retreat”, which is a valuable experience for them as they approach the final half of the year. This is a time of reflection, cohort bonding and refocusing for them as they look at how they are going to finish their schooling year. We thank Ms Finter and her work with the College leadership team in preparing for this valuable experience, as well as the range of staff who are giving up their weekend to enjoy the retreat with the Senior students. I know it will be a weekend that everyone will look back on fondly.
I also thank the Year 9 leaders for the work that they have been doing in the Middle College throughout the year so far. It has been a pleasure working with such an enthusiastic, driven and energetic group of young leaders. They have run assemblies, organised lunchtime activities, assisted at major events, served the community behind the scenes, taken chapel services and planned a range of initiatives for the Middle College throughout the rest of the year. They have also been invaluable in helping with the running of their respective houses as well. Often these leaders go about their role unnoticed but all with the goal of making Pacific Middle College a slightly better place each and every day.
On Tuesday 13th and Wednesday 14th of June, the Academic Action Group challenged Year 11 students to take on the theme of “What is Your Life Lens?” in the Year 11 Speaking Competition. Across the cohort, three nominees from each House were selected to present their interpretation of this theme. As an audience member, it was wonderful to sit back and listen in awe, as the Year 11 students shared their various life lenses and with that, the experiences, knowledge and depth of insight each student has on the many wonders and challenges that they face in the 21st Century. A huge congratulations to the Academic Captains, Daniel and Beyonce on their leadership of the Academic Competition and ongoing support from Mrs Barone and Mrs Steven in growing the Action Group this semester. Results will be shared at next week’s Middle and Senior College Assembly.
Finally, we congratulate all students on their efforts and results in the recent exam and assessment block. The results of these give each individual student a guide on areas that they are doing well at but also tell a story as to areas that they still can work on to improve. Feedback from teachers is valuable for students to continually move forward in the pursuit of achieving the goals that they have set for themselves. We appreciate all the time and effort that students have put into placing themselves in the best possible position for success but also thank the teachers for their preparation and guidance of the students that they teach.
We wish everyone a safe and blessed break as we move into our mid-year holidays. I pray that all families can have good quality time with each other, and students can rest up and rejuvenate ready for Term Three.
Mr Mark Hauser, Director of Students