Connecting College and Community

Being part of a community like Pacific brings so many opportunities for our children and for us, as Friends of Pacific. I am excited about what we can achieve together in 2024 and invite you to join us at our monthly meetings and by volunteering at events run by FoP.

I would love to take this opportunity to introduce myself. My name is Jan Watman, and I am this year’s Vice Chairperson, currently Acting Chairperson of Friends of Pacific. My daughter began her Pacific learning journey in Prep and is now in Year 2.  I have however been supporting College events prior to 2001 as my nephew graduated from the College just a few years ago.  I am looking forward to working with the FoP Executive Committee and current and new families of the College to make valuable connections within our community.

Coffee and Chat – 8.30am, Friday 1st March

If you would like to hear more about Friends of Pacific and what is involved in volunteering, please join me and a couple of FoP members this Friday at the Coral Café. This is an inviting space at the College, so pop in for a coffee and say hi before the day ahead.  

Volunteering at Pacific

Volunteering has many benefits. You can make new friends, learn something new, and contribute to the community and your kids love to see you helping around the College. If you have ever thought about volunteering or becoming a part of Friends of Pacific, now is the time. There are so many exciting events on the 2024 calendar and the more people who are available to volunteer and support these events will ensure their success.

Hosting events is only possible thanks to the efforts of those in our College community who give so generously of their time.  If you are interested in volunteering with the College at any time throughout the year, please complete the below simple training.

This year, the College is streamlining the induction process by using a flexible delivery platform where volunteers work through the Volunteer Handbook, complete an electronic form, and upload relevant documentation. The Volunteer Handbook is accessible via the parent portal in Nav - Nav Community Links.

Gala Day – Thursday 28th March

FoP has the opportunity to run a Gala Day BBQ at the Meridan Sports Field for the Year 4-6 Touch Football teams across the SCISSA competition.

If you have successfully completed the 2024 online volunteer registration and are available to assist on this day, please contact FoP at fop@pacluth.qld.edu.au.

Pacific Together

Pacific Together is a care-based service offered by Friends of Pacific to College families in times of need. If you, or someone you know within our College community, needs extra support during the year, the Pacific Together care group may be able to help in some small way or offer a care package. Please contact Chaplain Mr Mark Hauser- mhauser@pacluth.qld.edu.au.

If you would like to support the continuation of the care-based service through a financial contribution, we invite you to contact Pacific Together via email: fop@pacluth.qld.edu.au.

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Ms Jan Watman, Friends of Pacific Chairperson