Principal's Log

Talented performances, creative direction and brilliant costumes, set design and makeup enabled the powerful story of The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe to be told in an entertaining and meaningful way. We journeyed with the children as they encountered the world of Narnia, followed the leadership of Aslan and overcame the powers of the White Witch. We congratulate all of the cast for their talented performances and thank the junior and senior students who formed a highly effective and supportive backstage crew.  We thank Co-Directors Miss Ceilidh Peers and past student Miss Rachel Kearney, Producer Miss Anita Morton, Costumes and Props Coordinator Mrs Tracey Hickey, Set Coordinator Mr Damien Nolan and Backstage Manager Mr Steven Healy and all of the students, staff, parents and past students who enabled a very professional and entertaining production to unfold.  

Students have enjoyed increased opportunity to be part of the surfing program at the College with the newly formed Boardriders Club and the learn to surf program conducted in the mornings before school. Students from Talara, Our Lady of the Rosary, Good Shepherd and Buddina also greatly enjoyed the opportunity to compete with the Pacific students in the annual Pacific Pulse Surf Contest last week. Staff, students, parents and members of the broader community have been effusive in their praise of coordinators Mr Darren Hooper and Mr Damian Davis for each of the programs and in the running of the surf contest. We thank them for the time and expertise they are giving to provide this expanded opportunity for students of the College.

Congratulations to students who performed very well in the ICAS and Australian Mathematics Competitions. A particular mention to Toby Creamer, Marco Huen, Harry Collishaw and Joseph Higginson who each achieved a High Distinction in the Australian Mathematics Competition, placing them in the top 2% of participants in their year level across Australia.

As a College community we enjoyed the opportunity to join with local Catholic Caloundra priests Father Smith and Father Chukwudi, Unity staff and students and members of our local St Mark’s congregation to commemorate the 500^th Anniversary of the Reformation with a special Prep – Year 12 service held on Tuesday. Staff from both Colleges then enjoyed having the opportunity to walk our labyrinth in the afternoon. We thank Pastor Tim Jarick for his coordination of this event, which continued the spirit of recognising our common faith that has unfolded as this historic day has been commemorated around the world.

We pray for peace and reconciliation around the world and that each of us can take up the opportunity for renewal that each new day brings.

Dr Bronwyn Dolling, Principal