Principal's Log

Welcome to the start of the 2018 school year. It has been a very positive start to the year with staff and students quickly settling into the rhythm of learning. There has been a very good vibe around the College as staff and students have begun the process of learning together. 

Our commencement services explored our theme of ‘Flourishing Through A Culture of Thinking’. The installation of new staff and student leaders was an important part of the Middle and Senior College service. A further highlight of the Year 6-12 service was Mikaela Swan’s drumming performance to “Who Are You” by the Who. The Year 5 students leading their Prep buddies into this morning’s service was also a special moment.

Through these services, one of our intentions is to provide families with an overview and conversations points that reinforce the learning that is occurring here at the College. There will be some unpacking of these over the first term but for those who wish to read a copy of my speech and the College Council Chair’s speech, please click on the following links: Principal’s Address and College Council Chair. Research shows that students achieve more where families are engaged with and reinforce the learning philosophies and approaches of their school. We thank the community for their support of these events and all of the staff who were involved in the planning, organisation and staging of these important services.

We also enjoyed our Welcome Breakfast, which provided us with the opportunity to begin to strengthen relationships within the community. We thank families and students for their attendance. A very large thank you is also extended to our Hospitality staff and students who created a quality breakfast that they, along with the College Captains, professionally served to us.

We look forward to the year unfolding and pray that God would equip each of us to live with calm, positive purposefulness.

Dr Bronwyn Dolling, Principal