Prinipal's Log

Late yesterday the Queensland Government issued advice in relation to a positive case of COVID being detected in our local area.  Families are encouraged to monitor and follow the advice provided by Queensland Health updates.  Changes to routines at the College will be communicated by email and SMS.  We have continued the increased cleaning of high touch surfaces and provided an additional reminder to staff and students to maintain COVID safe practices, including those related to social distancing and high standards of hygiene.  Families can find updated information at https://www.qld.gov.au/health/. 

Students enjoyed the opportunity to test their skills at both the Year 3-6 and Year 7-12 Athletics Carnivals last week.  There was very good spirit and high levels of participation at both days.  Congratulations to all students who gave their best and encouraged others to do the same.  Thank you to Mr Darren Hooper, Mr Cameron West-McInnes and Mrs Natalie Campbell for organising the day and staff and parents for their support.

The Jazz Ensemble enjoyed entertaining people at Bunning’s Caloundra on Saturday.  The music performance and the Bunning’s Sausage Sizzle were part of the Music Departments fundraising for their planned music tour to New Zealand next year.  For those who have seen the clip of the band’s performance on Facebook, you can see the Bunning’s staff dancing in the background.  We thank Mrs Helen Williams and Mrs Aleisha Tuaine for organising this event and our students and parents for their support.  https://fb.watch/61fOs5Sqzd/

Middle and Senior College students have completed important assessments this week.  As feedback is received, students will be encouraged to identify areas that require review and consolidation and ways in which they can improve their approach to learning and revision.  Family discussions about what can be learnt, helps to build a proactive and thoughtful habit of response to feedback.

May God equip us to grow in compassion.

Dr Bronwyn Dolling, Principal