Year 11 and 12 Defensive Driver Day

Last year, 36 students participated in a whole-day practical defensive driver training day in Brisbane. The feedback from both parents and students was highly positive. The course provides a valuable opportunity for any young driver, regardless of experience level, to be exposed to some of the dangers on the road and learn how to avoid tragedy, in a controlled and safe environment. The course operator has been running these programs for more than15 years.

Once again, Pacific is offering this opportunity for any students in Years 11 and 12. Statistics show that the majority of car fatalities occur within the first few years of driving on the road and most are due to lack of experience and knowledge. Therefore, it would be great to have as many young drivers attend the course as possible.

In order for this program to go ahead, we need at least 24 students from Years 11 and 12 to commit to taking part in the course. The driver day is scheduled for the Saturday 29th August at Mt Cotton in Brisbane. Students will travel via bus, departing the College at 6.00am and returning around 5.30pm. The cost of this valuable training course is approximately $300 - $350. If you would like to participate or would like more information, please contact Mr Mark Hauser (mhauser@pacluth.qld.edu.au) by Friday 27th July. From there, permission forms and final costs will be distributed to those who are interested.

Year 11 Leadership Day

It was a busy start to the term for the Year 11 students last week, who engaged in their second leadership day with the Lutheran Youth of Queensland team. The focus of this term’s session was about understanding the influence leaders can have in the community. I was impressed with the level of engagement that students maintained throughout the whole day, as well as the quality of their reflections and responses in both small group and whole group activities. I thank all students for their enthusiasm and involvement and look forward to seeing the cohort continue working together throughout the rest of the year.

In looking forward to 2021, the Year 11 cohort also begun thinking about senior jersey designs for their final year. Students have been given a range of designs to choose from, as well as the opportunity to design their own styles. A compilation of the top designs will be voted on for the overall jersey design for 2021 by the end of the term. I look forward to seeing what design the Year 12 cohort will be wearing next year.

Phones at School

All students and parents are reminded that under our new guidelines, phones must be left in bags or lockers while students are at school. Students have been reminded of this and stressed that phones should not be in pockets or out around the school grounds. If students need to contact parents at any stage throughout the day, they are welcome to do this from the Wellbeing Centre.

Mr Mark Hauser, Head of Senior College Students