Gratitude

Gratitude can be thought of as a form of positive thinking that links us to others beyond the self. Gratitude by its nature is profoundly interpersonal and requires interaction with others. It involves us in a particular kind of relationship with others - in giving and in returning thanks. Gratitude according to Anthropologist Afke Komter is a moral force that connects us with something or someone outside self.

At Pacific we very deliberately discuss and teach gratitude to students. Our aim is for students to feel general gratitude such as count your blessings as well as gratitude to others for the support they offer us on our journey. Research shows that gratitude helps develop greater resilience, improves relationships and engagement for students.

As we move towards the end of the year I would like to express my personal gratitude to the Pacific community. There have been many individuals, students, parents and staff that have helped me on my journey this year. Their support and care has helped me on a daily basis and for this I am truly thankful.

To speak gratitude is courteous and pleasant, to enact gratitude is generous and noble, but to live gratitude is to touch heaven. Johannes A. Gaertner

Mr Brendan Delaney, Director of Students