Principal's Log

Over the weekend, more than 30 staff, senior students and parents responded to the call to support the Disabled Surfers Association. This is a great initiative that provides the opportunity for people to come together and enjoy the surf. Being involved in service activities such as this brings great joy to those who are supported and all who participate. It is also a reminder of the blessings we have that are often taken for granted. Thank you to our students, parents and staff who were involved and to Mr Ben Dutton for his organisation.

Staff and students also enjoyed the opportunity to be part of this year’s Music Camp over the weekend. The 60 students, who form our various ensemble groups, enjoyed the opportunity to grow their love of music, hone their music skills and strengthen friendships. We are looking forward to seeing our first Marching Band perform. Thank you to our students and parents for their support of the weekend and to Mrs Aleisha Tuaine, Mrs Helen Williams, Mr David Simpfendorfer and our music tutors for their leadership.

All families are encouraged to read the Child Protection Policy that is included later in this newsletter. Maintaining the wellbeing and safety of the members of our community is a priority for all. Reporting matters of concern to the College is a key part of maintaining the wellbeing of people. The Child Protection Policy and the Care, Dignity and Respect Policy, which will be featured next week, outline the responsibilities of students, parents and staff in ensuring the wellbeing of students and staff in this critical area. The Child Protection Policy includes a reminder about not publishing images of people or activities at the College without the permission of those in the image. Copyright permissions are also infringed where public performances are broadcast or duplicated. 

At our recent Friends of Pacific Annual General Meeting we were pleased to welcome both continuing and new members to the meeting and our Executive. Congratulations to Jenny Lee who was re-elected as the FoP Chairperson and Teena Thompson, Fiona Roberts, Belinda Watman, Rita Williams, Peter Embleton, Louise Walker and Marianne Jones who were elected in various Executive roles. We thank outgoing Executive members Allyson Sarvari, Erin Carter, Alison Ferguson and Bron Butler for their very strong contributions. The meeting had a strong focus in line with our theme of Enhancing Agency Through Deep Connections, exploring ways we can maintain and enhance the strong tradition of parent partnerships and community connection to optimise student growth and opportunities. 

May we be enriched and enrich others through God’s compassion.

Dr Bronwyn Dolling, Principal