Middle College News

SCIPHA Deep Dive Day

On October 24, 2024, four Year 6 students from Pacific Lutheran College participated in the SCIPHA (Sunshine Coast Independent Heads Association) Deep Dive Day at Caloundra Christian College. Ricardo, Tayla, Liam and Willow engaged in hands-on workshops, using drones and LEGO to explore creative problem-solving and innovation. Their active participation highlighted their enthusiasm for learning and helped them connect with peers from other schools. Willow shared her experience, saying “SCIPHA Day was really fun, We used technology we haven’t used before and developed different skills. I spoke with nice students from different schools during the day.” This experience has inspired the students to bring new ideas back to our community and share them with peers. We are proud of their dedication and look forward to seeing how they apply their new skills.

Young Writer’s Achievement

Year 6 student Scarlett recently received first prize in the Mooloolaba Rotary Telling Stories Competition Grade 6 category, for her excellent short story. This accomplishment secured $400 for our College to invest in literature and literature resources. Scarlett was also awarded a cash prize of $225.

With encouragement from her teacher, Mr. Barrett, Scarlett dedicated herself to the competition, showcasing her passion for writing and storytelling. Scarlett’s talent was further acknowledged when she was presented with the overall prize, the Professor Gary Crew Trophy, presented by the author himself.

Scarlett’s ability to connect with readers is a testament to her talent and creativity. Her achievement has inspired her peers to explore their own talents. We are proud of her success and look forward to the positive impact this award will have on our literary programs. Scarlett’s journey as a young writer is just beginning, and we are excited to see what lies ahead for her.

Mrs Jo Belchamber, Head of Learning Middle College