The First Follower

It has been a busy start to the year in the Senior College with a variety of important events already having taken place. Over the past three weeks, the Year 10-12 students and parents were invited to their respective information evenings to learn important details about curriculum and tertiary requirements. We encourage all students and parents to speak with our Careers Counsellor, Mrs Wanda Hayes or our Director of Teaching and Learning, Ms Sue Arahill if they have any questions or concerns about study pathways, subject selections and/or tertiary information. We thank Mrs Hayes and Ms Arahill for their time at these information evenings.

Last week, the Year 12 cohort continued their connection with their Year 2 buddies as they came together for the Teddy Bear’s Picnic. The Year 12 students were as excited as their Year 2 counterparts and it was an entertaining lunchtime witnessing the interactions between these groups. We commend the Year 12 students on their mature approach to working with their buddies. A special thank you also to Year 2 Teachers Mrs Leonie Prout, Mrs Jodie Connors and Mrs Tanya Graves for their organisation of the day. We all look forward to the next time they come together, later in the term.

On Tuesday, I also had the privilege of attending the annual Ecumenical Service (a worship service bringing together all of the independent schools on the Sunshine Coast), with the College Captains. It was an excellent service that focused on the need for leadership and service that is reliant on God’s help and assistance. There were strong themes of compassion, kindness, peace and gratitude, and it was a timely message for us all as we begin a new school year. It was also a great opportunity for the College Captains to connect with leaders of other schools from around the Coast, particularly with those they had interactions with at the Enthuse Camp earlier in the year. Well done to the Pacific College Captains for their involvement and the professional way that they participated in the service. I pray that we all take these messages forward with us, especially in the busyness of the school year.

God bless.