Congratulations Graduating Class of 2017!

Year 12 students were involved in a range of activities and events in their final week at Pacific. Last Tuesday through to Thursday, students heard from a number of guest presenters and completed various activities including:

• Year 12 Graduation Tile Project led by Mrs Denise McMahon and Mrs Rowena Marshall.
• Commonwealth Bank Smart Start presentation by Mr Troy Walsh.
• RACQ Free2Go presentation.
• Life Awareness Workshop with Queensland Police led by Senior Constable Darryl Campbell, Sunshine Coast District Traffic Branch.
• Red Frogs Chaplaincy Network presentation regarding safety at post-school events and connections to Beyond Blue.
• Dance practice with Dayl and Sharon from Dance Obsession.
• PCG farewells.
• Connections with Year 2 facilitated with Mrs Leonie Prout, Mrs Lara Stiller and Mrs Karen Costa.
• Labyrinth walk led by Pastor Tim Jarick.
• QTAC information session led by Mrs Natasha Purcell.
• Year 12 students verse staff touch football game (the students won!).

Thank you to all staff, parents and students for their assistance with the smooth running of events for the Year 12 student’s final week. In particular, a warm and heartfelt thank you to Mrs Leanne Bevis, Miss Angela Hill, Mrs Emma Lendrum, Mrs Aleisha Tuaine, Miss Carolyn Sainty, Mrs Steph Scarlett, Miss Anita Morton, Mrs Denise McMahon, Dr Peter McMahon, Ms Leigh Finter, Mr Mark Hauser, Ms Sue Arahill, Mrs Marg Gunn, Mrs Leah Croke, Mr Jeff Goodwin, Mrs Michiko Hauser, Mr Brendan Delaney, Mrs Tina Cox, Mrs Rowena Marshall, Mrs Ann Barwick, Pastor Tim Jarick, Mrs Rhana Holt, Mr Mick Vidulich, Grounds Staff, 2018 College Captain Leadership team and Year 11 Hospitality students.

It was very pleasing walking the secondary schooling journey with this Year 12 cohort and I thank parents and families for their support. Buen Camino!

Congratulations to the following award recipients, who were announced on Thursday evening at the graduation:

Citizenship Awards

• Shelby Bennett
• Beau Blake
• Drew Chaplin
• Murphy-May Francis
• Emma Goodyear
• Cassidy Harvey
• Ally Hickey
• Imogen Joppich
• Paige Layfield
• Olivia McCluskey
• Kurtis Modlin
• Caitlin O'Keefe
• Alyssa O'Sullivan
• Sophia Rule
• Max Shadforth
• Amie Thomas
• Thomas Turner
• Alexandra Whitmore
• Samuel Wilson
• Georgia Woods

Cultural and Performing Arts Awards

• Jamie Beasley
• Gabrielle Donato
• Cassidy Harvey
• Ally Hickey
• Imogen Joppich
• Paige Layfield
• Alyssa O’Sullivan
• Alexandra Whitmore

Gold Duke of Edinburgh Awards

• Samuel Wilson
• Olivia McCluskey
• Alexandra Whitmore

Academic Excellence Awards

• Shelby Bennett
• Darcy Campbell
• Paige Layfield
• Olivia McCluskey
• Alexandra Whitmore

Academic Endeavour Awards

• Victoria Barth
• Jamie Beasley
• Zayne Buckley
• Tilly Byrne-Kirk
• Maddy Colam
• Noah Cotterell
• Liam Dines
• Joe Farrell
• Ji Flynn
• Cassidy Harvey
• Ally Hickey
• Jessica Keenan
• Alyssa O’Sullivan
• Sophia Rule
• Luca Sullivan
• Aimee Thomas
• Gemma Whitelaw
• Samuel Wilson
• Georgia Woods

Subject Awards

These are presented to students who have been ranked the highest in each subject area.

• Accounting and Legal Studies: Shelby Bennett
• Biology: Georgia Woods
• Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics B, Mathematics C: Olivia McCluskey
• Christian Studies: Luca Sullivan
• Drama, English, English Extension, Japanese, Music: Alexandra Whitmore
• Dance, Music Extension: Ally Hickey
• English Communication, Furnishing: Reece Sarvari
• Graphics: Max Shadforth
• Health: Gemma Whitelaw
• Hospitality: Caitlin O’Keefe
• Information Processing and Technology, Technology Studies, Geography: Noah Cotterell
• Mathematics A: Joe Farrell
• Modern History: Tilly Bryne-Kirk
• Physical Education: Matt Daniec
• Visual Art: Jamie Beasley

We wish all Year 12 graduates all the best for their future endeavours.

As we move into the holiday break, it is pleasing to reflect and celebrate the many notable student achievements and growth in an array of areas, both in and outside the College. We wish all staff, students, parents and members of the community a safe and restful break. May God give peace and joy to you and your loved ones.

Miss Kim Stone, Head of Senior College Students