Principal's Log

It has been good to be able to re-engage with sport, music and other co-curricular activities and to have parents back on campus.  We are reminded of the energy and colour that is brought into both individual and community experience through engagement with the full range of opportunities. 

Both staff and students enjoyed the opportunity to creatively dress as their favourite book character for book week. We thank our library staff Ms Narelle Keen, Mrs Lily Smith and Mrs Peta Griffin who inspire a love of reading and literature on a daily basis and through special events, such as this week.

This year’s edition of the Compass Review celebrates the learning and achievements of the first semester and our early beginnings as part of our 20th Anniversary celebrations. The oldest child in each family has received a copy and families are encouraged to join in the celebration of life at the College through this publication.  We thank Ms Belinda Till for her leadership of this celebratory communication.

It was inspiring to listen to Year 11 students Amber Taylor, Amie Hague, Sebastian Box, Charles Box and Jasmin Groves. speak as part of the Foundation Cup Public Speaking Competition. Each person prompted reflection as they spoke about “What Matters Most”.  Congratulations to all speakers for your powerful and insightful presentations and to Mrs Tina Cox for her organisation of the event.

We are disappointed that due to COVID restrictions we have decided not to run this years Dad’s and Lads breakfast or Father’s Day stall for Junior College student’s next week. We will instead be thinking of other creative ways to celebrate the important role that our Dad’s and men play within our families and community.

Parents are reminded that Friday 3rd September is a student free day across Queensland schools.  This is a day that is used by the QCAA to perform important confirmation of senior student assessment across the state.  We are grateful that we have a significant number of senior teachers involved in this confirmation process. 

May we all find moments to engage and connect strongly to our world, people and God through our creative selves.

Dr Bronwyn Dolling, Principal