Principal's Log

At the information evening held this week, families across the Middle College took advantage of learning more about their role in supporting the learning of their children in partnership with teachers. Parental influence and the culture of learning in homes play an important role in young people’s achievement at school. Where there is alignment and reinforcement between home and school then there is greater opportunity for deep growth to occur. We thank our staff and our parents for their support of these evenings, which are important in building effective learning partnerships between teachers, parents and students.

The Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) have provided rich online professional learning for teachers to gain accreditation and deeper understanding of the new senior syllabuses that will be implemented in 2019. Pacific teachers have enjoyed the opportunity to engage with these learning opportunities and the conversations that have flowed from them. The online learning complements the face-to-face subject related learning that the QCAA is continuing to provide to senior teachers.

It has been good to see students starting to strongly engage in various co-curricular activities across the College. The Three Musketeers cast have enjoyed learning the art of fencing as part of the production and many new students have already enrolled for instrumental music lessons or have joined our various music ensembles. Students have also appreciated the opportunity to get started with SCISSA sport and many have also registered to be a part of Pacific FC and Club PLC Netball teams. All of these activities occur because of the generous time given by both our staff and parents and we thank you for your support. Participation in these activities is a great way for parents to become a connected and contributing part of the community. If parents would like to become more involved or if your child is interested in joining a particular group, please email admin@pacluth.qld.edu.au and we will redirect your interest to the appropriate person. We look forward to a strong year of growth in these areas.

May God help us to grow in our capacity and confidence to utilise our gifts for the betterment of others.

Dr Bronwyn Dolling, Principal