Principal's Log

On Saturday night, 28 of our Year 7-12 Music students entertained the Lutheran Women of the West Moreton Shire. The performances of the Brass Ensemble, Pacific Voices and individual soloists were greatly appreciated with the group even receiving a standing ovation. The ladies appreciated the musical talent of our students as well as their warmth and generosity. We thank our students and our Music leaders Mrs Aleisha Tuaine, Mr Adrian King and Mr Steven Lake for providing such a meaningful evening.

We congratulate our STEM team who won the Sunshine Coast Science and Engineering Challenge yesterday at the University of the Sunshine Coast. The Challenge is part of a nationwide STEM outreach program presented by the University of Newcastle in partnership with communities, Rotary clubs, universities and sponsors. Throughout the day, our Year 10 students competed against seven other schools in the region, undertaking various hands-on challenges. This term, our students have been engaged in exciting learning within the STEM area across Mathematics, Science, Design Technology and Information Technology and within our newly instigated Year 9 and 10 STEM courses. We congratulate our students and thank teachers Mrs Marnie Whittaker, Mrs Claire Richards and Mr Wes Warner for their leadership and guidance in this area as well as Miss Rebecca Ross, Mrs Janine Stone, Mr Ian Learoyd and Mr Adam Doyle who contribute to STEM learning as Heads of Departments.

We encourage all families to take advantage of the Prep – Year 5 conferences in the coming week and remind Middle and Senior College families that they will receive a report at the end of Term 1 and have their conferences on 18^th – 19^th April and 23^rd – 24^th April respectively. Middle College families are asked to note that their conference days are different to those listed in the College calendar.

May God give us the insight, humility, courage and compassion to always speak and act in a way that builds up those around us.

Dr Bronwyn Dolling, Principal