Principal's Log

There was vibrancy in the air as we welcomed new families on Open Day last Sunday. Thank you to parents, staff and students for the very significant contributions you made in preparation for and in the leading of this day. At the risk of omitting someone, thank you to our grounds staff for their attention to detail and initiative in the preparation of the grounds and facilities, Mrs Stephanie Scarlett for creative and effective marketing, our administration and business staff for the variety of ways they capably led and supported different aspects of the day, our teaching staff for the thoughtful, creative and committed way they showcased their various areas of learning and to our parents and students who generously gave of their time to join staff in warmly and professionally welcoming families to the nature of learning within our community. The engagement and leadership of our students and parents is worthy of significant celebration! The professional and personal commitment of staff, students and parents reflects the great heart, connection and purpose within our community. Well done to everyone on a highly successful community day. We appreciate the role of Mrs Tanya Crooks in her overall leadership of the day.

Thank you to parents, students and staff who took the opportunity to enhance student’s learning through engagement in the Senior College Interviews this week. Maintaining a good balance between learning, paid work, family, rest and co-curricular, social and leisure activities is particularly important in the senior years. Having focused time to consolidate understandings on a daily basis is an important aspect of success for senior students.  

Students are to be congratulated on the high levels of participation and strong spirit shown at the Year 3 -6 and Year 7-12 Cross Country events last week. It was heartening to see students of all capabilities giving their best and being encouraged by their peers. Well done to all students and congratulations to Wira who were the champion house on the day and to Bula for winning the House Spirit award. Thank you to Mr Darren Hooper, Mr Mark Hauser and the sports staff for their organisation of the Cross Country events.

We look forward to the Jazz Evening this Friday night. The relaxed atmosphere will provide the opportunity for us to enjoy the talent of our young people and professional jazz musicians. The food provided by the Hospitality Department will add to whole experience. 

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Mr Matthew Maynard who passed away last week after illness. We particularly pray for his partner, Georgina, and children, Joel and Gabbie, and trust that God will hold them in His comforting hands.  

We pray for all those who grieve and for all those who have been impacted by war. We pray for peace in the world and in the hearts of people.

Dr Bronwyn Dolling, Principal