Relationship Focus

This term our PERMA focus will be relationships. At Pacific from day one we have had People… the focus as part of our College mission. In a practical way we have aimed to build a foundation of positive relationships. The goal is for staff, students and families to care for and support each other. The upcoming Athletics carnival will be an opportunity for students to display a strong sense of loyalty and connectedness to their House. The recent school production demonstrated an incredible amount of belonging over the rehearsals and performance week. There is great value in students working together creatively in different age and peer groups. This term it is the turn of the middle and primary students to work together on their musical - Shrek.

Pacific provides daily opportunities for young people to cultivate strong communication and social skills. For the younger members of the school community these social skills may involve joining in at the playground and sharing with friends. For older students it may include listening mindfully to others and responding to their needs. Research shows that the human mind is social, which means that it is designed to work together with others. This term we will focus with students on the importance of the relationships they are building with others.

“The things that define us as human beings are the relationships we form.” John Hendry.

Mr Brendan Delaney, Head of Senior School Students