Principal’s Log

On a daily basis, our young people’s lives are enhanced by the care and generosity of spirit shown by their parents, teachers and peers. Even small acts of kindness shown through a warm greeting can make a difference.

Our College parents through being involved in leading, coaching, managing and supporting Pacific FC and the PLC Netball Clubs provide rich opportunities for growth, connection and enjoyment. We thank Pacific FC President Mrs Rita Williams and Club PLC President Mr Doug McKinnon and their management committees for the hard work they have done in preparation for the season ahead. Thank you to those parents and alumni who have already volunteered to assist as coaches and managers. We encourage families to be very appreciative of the work done by these volunteers and to contribute as they are able.

The Friends of Pacific play a pivotal role in enhancing opportunities and connection in our community. It was a delight to attend Tuesday night’s Annual General Meeting and see so many new parents attend and take the opportunity to be part of the Executive of this group. We thank outgoing secretary Mrs Laura O’Neal and executive members Mrs Victoria Campbell, Mrs Jessica Chung, Mrs Elisha Bray and Mrs Renae Costa for their contributions throughout last year and wish Ms Jan Watman and her new Executive Committee all the best for the upcoming year.

Our Senior music students appreciated the opportunity to connect and build on their musicianship skills at the Senior Ensembles Music Camp, held at the Sunshine Coast Recreation Precinct in Currimundi last weekend. Students and music tutors have commented on the quality of music the Senior Ensemble groups are already producing. We thank Head of Instrumental Music, Mrs Helen Williams, Head of Music Mr Paul Cusick, Ms Krist-elle Hill, Ms Linley Chai and music tutors for their leadership of the camp and parents and students for their support.

Our Middle and Senior College students participated enthusiastically in the Year 7-12 Swimming Carnival at Nambour last Friday.  Encouraged by strong House spirit there were high levels of participation and strong performances.  We congratulate all swimmers who gave of their best, place getters, and age champions. We congratulate Buran House on their win at the carnival and Mumba House on their winning of the Spirit Trophy. We thank Mr Cameron West-McInnes, Mrs Lisa Muir and physical education staff for their organisation of the carnival and all staff, students and parents for their support.

We wish Mrs Alisha Marxen (Middle and Senior College English and Humanities) all the best as she takes maternity leave from the start of next week. We wish Mrs Marxen and her family God’s richest blessings as they look forward to the arrival of the newest member of their family. Mrs Tammy Schincariol will be teaching Mrs Marxen’s classes for the remainder of this term.

We pray that God would equip us all to respond out of love, care and appreciation through all that we do.

Dr Bronwyn Dolling, Principal