Principal’s Log

All families will receive a copy of the Compass Review 2024 this afternoon through their oldest child. We congratulate and thank staff, students, parents and alumni that have contributed to the initiatives and the articles. We particularly thank our Community Liaison and Communications Officer, Mrs Samantha Barrass for producing this year’s publication.

Earlier this week we farewelled the staff and students of Seishin Gakuen. The strong connections that had grown over the past week were clearly evident as we said farewell. The opportunities for growth in understanding of culture and global perspectives through this experience were very powerful. We thank our host and shadow students and families for their hospitality and welcome. We particularly thank Mrs Michiko Hauser and Mrs Kana Chan for their outstanding leadership of this valuable experience.

Students continued to perform very well as groups and soloists at the Sunshine Coast Junior Eisteddfod, highlighting the growth and strength of the music program at the College. We congratulate all those who participated and congratulate and thank our Head of Instrumental Music, Mrs Helen Williams, Head of Music, Mr Paul Cusick, Ms Krist-Elle Hill and our instrumental staff for an outstanding celebration of musical talent.

We congratulate all students who took part in the Australian Mathematics Competition this week and thank Mrs Wendy Wescombe for her organisation of this event. We look forward to next week’s Nature Quest Adventure as we celebrate Science Week. All students across K-12 will have the opportunity to learn more about their connection and interdependence with the environment as they engage in the adventure of a scavenger hunt around the College. We thank Mrs Claire Richards and her science team for the leadership of this activity.

Congratulations to our Junior Debating Team on their second debate win at Sunshine Coast Grammar School on Wednesday night. They were on the affirmative team for the first time arguing for the topic- Self-service checkouts at supermarkets should be banned. Congratulations to Evie Weule, Vienna White, Mia White and Evie Schenck who have eagerly used lunchtimes to get debate ready. Thank you to parents and the continued mentorship of Mrs Jodi Nielsen, Mr Noah Beasley and Miss Makani Campbell.

We are looking forward to the Friends of Pacific trivia night- Battle of the Bands - Friday 16th August 2024.  Thank you to our sponsors and Friends of Pacific for the tremendous energy and effort that has gone into planning this event.

We thank God for the gifts and talents he has given each of us and this community. We pray that he would guide us to celebrate our and each other’s strengths and use our gifts to improve the lives of people and the environment.

Dr Bronwyn Dolling, Principal