Principal's Log

Welcome to the start of Term 2. A particular welcome to new families and students who have joined our Pacific community this term and to Mrs Lara Stiller who has joined us as a Year 2 teacher. We wish Mrs Stiller every blessing as she begins her time with us. We look forward to growing with our young people through the variety of experiences and opportunities that they will encounter.

Senior students enjoyed their Senior Canoe Expedition in the first week of the holidays. Students involved in the Duke of Edinburgh program had planned the experience under the expert guidance of Dr Peter McMahon. Students benefitted greatly from the experience, growing as people as well as paddlers. We congratulate everyone involved and thank Dr McMahon for his organisation and leadership of this experience.

Our junior rugby boys also enjoyed participating in the annual Armidale School Rugby Carnival over the holiday period. As well as growing in their rugby skills, the boys also enjoyed the experience of staying in a boarding school. They represented themselves and the College well and we thank Mr Darren Hooper, Mr Scott Crompton and Mr Matt O’Keefe for their leadership of this trip.

Families are invited to support the various remembrance activities associated with ANZAC Day that will be held next Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday as detailed later in this newsletter. These events provide important opportunities for us to show our respect for the sacrifices made by our service men and women to preserve the freedoms we enjoy today.

The Early Learning Centre has been completed with all three rooms now operational. The Early Learning staff have been excited to welcome new little people and their families into the two year old space. We thank Mrs Sue Zweck, Mr Mike Healy, Ms Julie McCosker and her Early Learning team and Mrs Julie Kerr from QLECS for the very significant time they have contributed to the planning and setting up of this new, exciting learning area within the College.

May we all live our lives freely and fully, empowered by God’s love and grace.

Dr Bronwyn Dolling, Principal