Influence is a subtle and yet powerful characteristic that flows from each of us. Each of us has the capacity to influence what is occurring around us for the better. A powerful way to shape our day-to-day experiences is to always speak well of others and to expect the same from those with whom we interact. Imagine the safe place we create when we focus on what is good. All people are free to be their authentic selves. Individuals, families and groups develop habits of being. Developing a personal habit of always speaking well of others and influencing others to do the same is a powerful way to make a difference.
In the Bible we read the story of Jesus interrupting a crowd who were about to stone a woman. He simply said, “Let he who is without sin, cast the first stone”. No one was able to throw a rock. Jesus creates a safe place for us all. We are encouraged to spread that safety to others through recognising the mutuality of our shortcomings and celebrating the strengths and capacities in others and ourselves. Good words create a ripple of possibility.
Friday night also saw a number of basketball teams competing in their grand finals. This season, our basketball culture continued to grow from strength to strength. We congratulate all basketball teams who played throughout the year and particularly those who reached the grand finals. We celebrate with the Junior A Girls, Junior B Boys and Intermediate B Boys who won their finals. The College placed third overall in the competition, which is a credit to the players, supporters and to Mr Mark Hauser and his team of coaches of Mrs Michi Hauser, Mr Lance Hurdle, Mr Matt Lint, Mr Bailey Pointon, Mr Nico Prinsloo, Mr Mitch Turner, Mr Brayden Moor, Mrs Tanya Graves, Mr Scott Crompton and Mr Hayden Warburton.
We look forward to celebrating with the Class of 2006 at the College on Saturday 26th November. The 10 year reunion provides an opportunity to reconnect with our past students and their families.
As always at this time of the year, we are short on volunteers at the tuckshop and would love to see some new faces lending a hand during the busy summer period. Please contact Carrie on 5436 7327 or email 
A big congratulations to the Junior A Girls, for being the first team in our history to win an A Division premiership in a Sunshine Coast School Sport competition. This means that they are the number one team in their age group on the entire Sunshine Coast, which is a huge achievement. It was a long time coming after two previous finals appearances, however they won very convincingly and thoroughly deserved their accolades. Thank you to Mrs Tanya Graves for coaching them this season.
Earlier in the week, the Senior Girls took on Matthew Flinders Anglican College (MFAC) in the semi-final of the Sunshine Coast Secondary School Water Polo competition. After completing the regular season undefeated, the Pacific girls came in to the game with a lot of confidence and momentum.
