Principal’s Log

Our College Captains are currently participating in the Lions Youth of the Year competition. After having prepared a detailed written application, Franklin, Evie and Danica performed very well across all sections of the competition. They engaged thoughtfully and successfully in interviews on Saturday that explored their achievements and views on a range of contemporary issues. On Monday evening, the Captains capably presented two impromptu speeches and a prepared speech as they joined the Lake Currimundi-Kawana Lions Club members for dinner. We congratulate all three students for performing very well and Franklin for winning both the public speaking section and being named the overall winner. We wish our other captains all the best as they represent the College in the Caloundra Lions Club competition. We thank Head of English, Mrs Rae Hall for her leadership and support of the students.

The cast and crew of this year’s Middle and Senior College Production, Into the Woods have been enjoying their rehearsal times throughout this year. Both staff and students are looking forward to their camp over the weekend, which will enable them to further develop their performances and build strong connections with each other. We thank Mrs Janine Delaney and her team for their creative direction and leadership and wish the cast and crew all the best for the weekend.

Middle and Senior College students are engaging in a range of assessment tasks over the coming weeks. It is important that families support students to establish and maintain routines of home learning that provide good opportunities for focused learning. This includes having the ability to work in a comfortable, well lit space away from distractions. Encouraging students to plan for and take small progressive steps as they prepare for, or complete assessments helps young people to develop confidence and effective ways of working that will stand them in good stead now and into the future. We encourage students to follow the guidelines provided by staff and to seek extra assistance as needed.

Our Year 3, 5, 7 and 9 students will be engaging in NAPLAN from the 12th March. These tests provide one piece of important information that students, parents and the College can use along with other information to plan for future learning. Further details in regard to NAPLAN are provided by our Heads of Learning later in this newsletter.

We thank God for the many gifts He has given us and continues to give us each day. We pray that we live with grateful hearts, open to the gifts and possibilities of each moment and day.

Dr Bronwyn Dolling, Principal