Principal’s Log

We were excited to hear of the experiences of our Future Problem Solving Team on their return from the United States. The International Conference was an opportunity for immersion in a wide range of rich learning experiences. Pacific students were excited to collaborate with other highly able students from around the world to demonstrate their critical thinking and creativity in workshops, performances and competitions. Confidently contributing to all activities, the Pacific team members made global connections with like-minded leaders of the future and developed skills to be contributors in a global context. Amy Richards valued the privilege of being Queensland’s flag bearer. Outside of the competition they enjoyed the opportunity to obtain glimpses of life in New York, Massachusetts and even Vancouver where they had an extended stopover. We congratulate Oliver (Year 9), Isla (Year 9), Amy (Year 8) and Emily (Year 10) and Year 7 students William and Fletcher who competed in the Multi Affiliate Global Issues Competition (MAGIC) section of the competition. We thank Mrs Jo Belchamber and Mrs Emma Lendrum for accompanying and leading this experience.

Our PLC Jade and PLC Opal netballers competed with skill and tenacity in their grand finals of the Intermediate B Reserve and the Senior C divisions. We congratulate the girls and their coaches Emma Frohmuller and Mrs Talyor Edwards on their successful season in reaching the grand final. We thank our coaches and parents who have supported our netball teams as they competed in the Monday night Secondary School Competition. A particular thank you to Mrs Michelle Dufty for her leadership as the Head of Netball.

Our Year 10 students and their families valued the opportunity to learn more about their future pathways through presentations from Head of Learning Senior College, Ms Anne Marie Gerlach and Head of Careers Mrs Wanda Hayes this week.  We thank our students and parents for their support of the evening and Ms Gerlach and Mrs Hayes for their informative leadership. We look forward to sharing the excitement and walking alongside our young people as they grow their capacities to engage successfully in a range of pathways.

We wish our Year 12 students all the best as they engage in their retreat over the weekend. As a student-led initiative, our Pacific Action Groups Captains and College Captains have planned the experiences for their time together at Luther Heights.

May God give us the grace and confidence to use our gifts to strengthen and encourage each other as we grow together in community.

Dr Bronwyn Dolling, Principal