The Here and Now
The Here and Now
There has been a great calmness around the campus and I thank all students, supported by their teachers and families, for the way they have conducted themselves and acted upon the messages delivered at various times these past few weeks. Students have listened and we have heard them singing happy birthday whilst they wash their hands! Likewise keeping a good distance apart, yet still engaging in competitive games of handball. Furthermore, adjusting to and planning for the idea of remote learning has been met with open minds. This has been a learning experience for all involved and we thank staff and students for their increasing capacity to manage this change. Mrs Leah Croke’s Year 7A class were very pleased with themselves last week as they were all connected and mic’d up ready to commence an online lesson. Moreover, there was great delight in engaging in a digital Chapel last Wednesday lead by Bula 5. Thank you to Mrs Kate Vaney and Mrs Janine Stone for leading this and to Pastor Tim Jarick for his message. These are just a few examples of the way we are all adapting to ensure a continuity and consistency of routine and culture.
Ultimately it is incredibly important that we all continue to remain connected with one another in the here and now, in a way that continues to build community.
This year we will be honouring our ANZACs in a different way. One of the elements requires the involvement of families. Specifically, we are after an old photo of a family member who has served or is currently serving in the Armed Forces (preferably with your child in it). Whilst it would be great to see the medals on show, we will happily accept any photo (even with a brief caption of where and when they served). The photos will be collated and combined into a photo reel that will form part of the service on the day. We thank Mrs Aleisha Tuaine for her sharing of this tremendous idea. Families are encouraged to email their photo to Mrs Leanne Bevis lbevis@pacluth.qld.edu.au by Friday 3rd April.
Mr Ben Ryan, Director of Students