Compass no 652 - July 2022

From the Principal

Investing In Our Best

Getting the best from ourselves requires focus and investment of time and energy.  Growing in our understanding of our best selves is a lifetime journey.  We learn and grow through the support of parents, teachers, coaches, and mentors, through what we read and what we experience. Having the habit of making the most of the learning that life presents and actively seeking ways to enhance our learning helps to keep us growing to be the best that we can be.  It involves being intentional in our goals, being open to learning, being prepared to take risks, committed to giving our best, and learning through success and failure.  This learning is a hope-filled endeavour of reflection, action, and stillness.

The stories in the Bible, provide important life lessons that speak to us in different ways at different times of our lives.  They can provide an important mirror for reflection and growth. Most importantly throughout these stories, there is the constancy of God’s unconditional love and grace for us.  God’s love and forgiveness empowers us to graciously grow through all of life’s experiences.

Principal's Log

Welcome to the start of Term 3.  It is always exciting to feel the energy as staff, students, and their families return to the College.  We particularly welcome new students and their families.  We also extend a special welcome to Head of Hospitality, Mrs Colleen Beattie and Year 1 teacher, Mrs Lara Stiller who return from leave, Mr Chris Gilmore as a teacher of English and Humanities in the Middle and Senior College, and Mrs Belinda Dawkins as the Human Resource and Compliance Officer.

We congratulate our Year 10 STEM students who were the Champion School for the day at the Sunshine Coast section of the National Science and Engineering Challenge 2022 held at the University of the Sunshine Coast.  This is an event co-sponsored by the University of New South Wales and provides the opportunity for students to test their knowledge, skills, creativity, and ingenuity as they compete across 9 different activities.  Well done to the students and teachers Mr Wes Warner, Mrs Claire Richards, and Mrs Marnie Whittaker.

There was a real buzz on Wednesday night (even before the State of Origin) as students and families took advantage of being able to speak with teachers and outside providers at the Year 11 2023 Subject Expo.  Students expressed their appreciation for the evening which enabled them to deepen and expand their thinking about future subject choices and pathways.  Thank you to our Year 10 students and their families for their support and to our teachers for their enthusiasm in sharing their passion and knowledge about their subject areas. A special thank you to Head of Learning Senior College, Mrs Anne-Marie Gerlach and Head of Career Development, Mrs Wanda Hayes for their organisation.

We look forward to being able to connect face to face with parents and students as part of the student, teacher, and parent conferences next week.  Invitations for families to book for these interviews have been emailed to families earlier this week.  These three-way conversations strengthen the partnership of learning that occurs and each child’s agency to continue to strive to be and do their best.

We look forward to a semester where each of us takes up the challenge and experiences the joy of growing to be the best we can be.  We pray that God would guide and empower us to make the most of the opportunities and blessings He has given us.

Dr Bronwyn Dolling, Principal

From the Head of Staff and Students P-5

How are you?

So many times, over the years we have all asked someone how they are. So often it is a cursory question or a common courtesy to each other. The busyness that surrounds our days rarely lends the time to be able to really dissect how someone really is. Fortunately, the growing movement around having conversations about well-being and kindness has shone a light in areas once seen as off-limits or uncomfortable. More and more we are asking one another how we are and taking the time to reflect and listen to each other. Listening with empathy is a powerful technique.

Our students are no different. With a continual news cycle, our students can be impacted by subjects and conversations that have the potential to worry young minds.

Our theme this term focuses on the notion of wellbeing and what it means to be “well”. But it would be remiss to expect anyone to be in a state of bliss all the time! Life requires persistence and tenacity. Our students require discomfort and resilience for them to comprehend and construct a sense of wellness. Every day we are faced with situations that present uncertainty. The skills and attributes that we arm ourselves with as we navigate challenging times are the systems that allow us to rebuild and manage our sense of self.

Building our state of mind can be a complicated initiative. Steve Biddulph, the author of Raising Boys and Raising Girls, recently wrote a book Fully Human. Within this book, Steve describes the mind as a four-storey building. On the ground floor is healthy eating, exercising, and resting well to sustain physical health. The second storey is our feelings, where and how we emotionally respond to the evolving landscapes around us. The third storey is our logic. How do we think through issues with reasoning and facts? The fourth floor is our connection to “something bigger”. This can include our faith, relationships, the environment and mindfulness. One floor cannot survive without the other. He states that by spending the appropriate time in each “floor” we are building our wellness and self-awareness. By understanding that we can at times can get stuck on a floor, we build our skills to move and build our personal wellness.

When we zoom out on the life of a student at the College, we see that these four floors are covered by the experiences that they encounter. They are challenged physically and educated about self-care. Our You Can Do It and The Pacific Way programs are focused on student recognition of emotions and regulation and how they can help build capacity. Our curriculum develops logic and problem-solving. Our Lutheran values and positive school framework show that without a sense of something bigger than ourselves, we are less than we can be. The analogy of the whole child is encapsulated beautifully by these attributes.

This journey is not possible without the support of the wider community and we are thankful for the continuing support of your children in their journey here at the College. We look forward to supporting your child during the remainder of this term and beyond.

Mr Damian Davis, Head of Staff and Students P-5

From the Head of Career Development

Career News

Traineeships at Sunshine Coast Aquatic Centres (Years 10 and 11)

City Venue Management offers a Certificate III in Business which includes students completing their work placement at one of our local Aquatic centres. Students will see all aspects of the business including:

  • Customer service
  • Lifeguarding
  • Pool operations/ maintenance and chemicals
  • Health and safety
  • Cleaning
  • Retail and food and beverage operations

These traineeships are currently available at Caloundra and Kawana Aquatic centres. There are currently 9 vacancies across both locations. The Traineeships include a Certificate III in Business (13 units) and CPR, First Aid, and Lifeguard certificates, as well as 375 hours of on-the-job training (1 shift per week for a year).

To apply, look for the City Venue Management jobs here.

Buderim Private Hospital Experience (Years 10, 11 and 12)

The Buderim Private Hospital Experience program offers 48 Year 10, 11, and 12 students from across the Sunshine Coast an opportunity to visit and tour the hospital, undertake practical workshops, and gain a further understanding of the many potential career pathways in the health sector. The full program is attached here.

Expressions of Interest will open at 9.00am Wednesday 13th July and will close at 4.00pm Friday 15th July.

Click here for the expression of interest form and here for the student consent form (a copy of the consent form must be attached to the Expression of Interest). Please only send your expression of interest after 9.00am on 13th July and before 4.00pm on 15th July: it will not be considered if it arrives before the expression of interest period commences, or after it closes.

TSXPO and Sunshine Coast Careers Expo (Years 10, 11, and 12)

TSXPO (Tertiary Studies Expo) is on in Brisbane this coming weekend. This annual event is the biggest of its kind in Queensland and features displays from universities and training providers from all over Australia. Look here for more information.

If you can’t make it to Brisbane on the weekend, don’t despair, because all the Queensland exhibitors from TSXPO will also be at the Sunshine Coast Careers Expo on Tuesday 19th July, at Venue 114. Look here for more information.

Griffith | Conservatorium Application Support Webinar (Year 12)

Tuesday 2nd August 5.30pm – 6.30pm (Online)

Join us for our upcoming Conservatorium applications webinar and Q&A session. Whether you’re interested in the Bachelor of Music, Musical Theatre, or Acting, this is your chance to uncover tips and tricks for completing your application. We’ll also have staff from each study area available to answer your questions about the audition process or what it’s like to study at Queensland Conservatorium.

Find out more here.

ACU | Open Day, Brisbane (Years 10, 11, and 12)

Saturday 6th August 10.00am – 2.00pm

Australian Catholic University, Brisbane Campus

Deciding what to study is a pretty momentous decision. That’s why we run Open Day – it’s everything you need, in one place, to help make your choice.

Join us on campus to explore and find out more about our courses.

On the day you can:

  • chat with current students and staff
  • learn more about our courses
  • discuss your study options with experts
  • go on a tour and watch demonstrations
  • join Q&As and discussions with alumni and current students
  • discover how ACU can help you achieve your goals.

Find out more here.

SCU | Open Day, Gold Coast (Years 10, 11, and 12)

Sunday 7th August 9.00am – 2.00pm

Southern Cross University, Gold Coast Campus

This year our Open Day will be both on campus and online. From 8th July you can access dynamic online content about our courses, our campuses and the student experience at Southern Cross. Then from 5th-7th August, come see for yourself!

Campus tour and subject encounters will be running on 5th August at Coffs Harbour, 6th August at Lismore and 7th August at Gold Coast.

Find out more here.

QUT | Virtual Open Night (Years 10, 11, and 12)

Wednesday 31st August 5.00pm – 8.00pm (Online)

There are many ways you can find out everything you need to know about studying with us at our online event. Live chat with our expert staff about courses, careers, entry to QUT, scholarships, and more. Get the low down from real students about their courses and university life.

Explore study areas and view virtual tours and videos about student experiences in our online booths.

Find out more here.

CQUni | Online Chat Session (Years 10, 11, and 12)

Wednesday 14th September 3.00pm – 6.00pm (Online)

You’re invited to get answers in real time online at our upcoming Online Chat Sessions via Facebook Messenger.

By registering to attend this free event, you enable us to keep you informed about not only this event, but also your course of interest and any upcoming application deadlines across a wide range of on-campus and online options.

Find out more here.

ADF Women of the Military Luncheon (Years 11 and 12)

Saturday 23rd July 11.00am – 1.30pm at The Sebel, 14 Aerodrome Rd, Maroochydore

Defence Force Recruiting Maroochydore invites female students in Year 11-12 who have a strong interest in the ADF and school Guidance Officers to come along to our Women of the Military Luncheon on Saturday 23rd July.

On the day, enjoy a lunch as you hear from current serving women in the ADF who will highlight their experience and provide insights on how being in the ADF fits in with their lifestyle, study, work, and family commitments.

RSVP via email to defencejobsmaroochydore@dfr.com.au with students’ full name, school, and contact details by Thursday 21st July.

Ever thought about studying in Tasmania? (Year 12)

The University of Tasmania offers a wide range of degrees in fields that are not offered anywhere else in Australia, including Marine and Antarctic Science, Maritime Engineering, Global Logistics and Ocean Seafaring. They also offer one of the most accessible Medicine degrees in Australia.

Studying in Tasmania puts you in a very different environment to the Sunshine Coast: you are surrounded by World Heritage listed landscapes, and an adventurous lifestyle beckons. If you would like to explore your options at UTAS, think about applying for an early offer. Applications are now open. You can access the application portal here. Applications will be open until 7th October.

QSFT | DIRECT IT! – Introduction to Directing Workshop (Years 10, 11, and 12)

Saturday 16th July 9.00am – 1.00pm

Queensland School of Film & Television

QSFT’s DIRECT IT! – Introduction to Directing workshop is designed to give participants an understanding of what a Director’s role is on a film set.

Trained by an industry professional, this four-hour workshop is perfect for those who want to explore what it is like to be a Director.

Workshop topics:

  • Script Breakdown
  • Character Development
  • Improvisation and Rehearsal Techniques

Working Collaboratively with Cast and Crew

Find out more here.

QSFT | FILM IT! – Introduction to Video Production Workshop (Years 10, 11, and 12)

Saturday 13th August 9.00am – 1.00pm

Queensland School of Film & Television

QSFT’s FILM IT! – Introduction to Video Production workshop offers an ideal introduction for those who desire a better understanding of the principles behind shooting video.

Trained by an industry professional, this four-hour workshop is designed for everyone and covers all basic areas in digital video production.

Workshop topics:

  • Exposure (Aperture & Shutter Speed)
  • Focus (Depth of Field)
  • White Balance
  • Framing and Composition
  • Basic Sound Recording

Find out more here.

UQ | Experience Zoology and Conservation Biology (Years 11 and 12)

Saturday 3rd September 10.00am – 11.30am

The University of Queensland, Saint Lucia Campus

Are you ready to discover Earth’s natural history and protect what is left of it?

Animals have evolved sophisticated and complex adaptions in response to changes in their environment. UQ’s zoologists and conservation biologists are at the forefront of learning about these responses and using them to understand evolution, genetics, ecology, and conservation.

Attend class as if you were at university and learn about the diverse range of careers in zoology, ecology and conservation biology that await you after you complete a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) at UQ.

Find out more here.

Harding Miller Education Foundation Scholarship (Year 12)

Value: Valued at $20,000 AUD

Open/Closing Dates: 13th July – 14th September

The Harding Miller Education Foundation Scholarship Program provides practical support to lift the educational and career aspirations of high-potential Australian girls who are facing socioeconomic hardship.

Find out more here.

QATSIF QCE Scholarship Program (Years 10 and 11)

Value: $1,000 AUD per year

Open/Closing Dates: 16th May – 8th August

Under the QCE Scholarship Program, QATSIF provides two-year scholarship funding to support students commencing in Year 11. QATSIF funds successful schools which then provide scholarships to individual students. The intention of the funding is to increase Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student retention in Years 11 and 12, rather than simply sustain existing retention rates. Funding must be used to complement and build on existing school and community programs and support for individual students.

Find out more here.

Year 12 appointments for the remainder of 2022 (Year 12)

All Year 12 students have been given the opportunity to request a careers appointment at a time that suits them in the next few months. Students will be offered appointments in their nominated week(s). If students do not request appointments, they will not be offered one. Any student who hasn’t yet requested an appointment but wishes to do so should email me.

Mrs Wanda Hayes, Head of Career Development

From the Head of Innovation, Entrepreneurialism and Business

The Science and Engineering Challenge Day

The Science and Engineering Challenge is an annual competition that travels across the entire country throughout the year with wickedly simple yet challenging activities that test students’ ability to solve real life problems.

Throughout COVID-19 lockdowns, it has been difficult for the Challenge to secure a date for the Sunshine Coast.  Initially, it was to be run at the start of the year but had to be rescheduled and was held at the start of Term 3. 

This day-long competition is designed to provide Year 10 (or Year 9) high school students with a positive experience of science and engineering through a range of activities.  Each school had teams of 2-4 competing in 9 different activities.  Pacific Lutheran College competed on the first day of the competition and was successful in taking home the Champion School trophy for this day.

The Year 10 STEM class, led by Mrs Marnie Whittaker was divided into teams that were based on the students’ ability to collaborate, communicate and problem solve.  The competition was tight throughout the day. Pacific Lutheran College won the day with a margin of 10 points over its nearest rivals.  The highlight of the day was seeing the tenacity and teamwork of all members of this amazing class, especially in those activities which appeared beyond them.

This outcome is only possible through the great work of the students and the wonderful teaching by the staff in the Science, Mathematics, Engineering, and Technology departments, Mrs Marnie Whittaker and Mrs Claire Richards.

Mr Wes Warner, Head of Department – Innovation, Entrepreneurialism and Business

Food for Thought

SPECIAL REPORT: Respectful Language

Young people are being influenced by the language around them. It is becoming more common for them to hear derogatory terms or offensive language on the streets, on social media channels, streaming services and in some forms of modern music. Proliferating the use of such language can sometimes normalise, glamorise and sanitise their impact, taking their meaning out of context. Words can be hurtful, racist, homophobic, misogynistic or even discriminatory. Using disrespectful language is considered socially unacceptable, and if not addressed early, can become a serious problem.

Parents and carers play an important role by proactively monitoring what their children are viewing or being exposed to and discussing the use of words or their origin. This can help prevent inappropriate or disrespectful language being used.

As young people develop their language skills, it is important for them to have a clear understanding of the impact of their choice of words on others and how their words can impact other people’s perspective of them - an important and essential skill to learn as they progress in their personal and professional development.

SPECIAL REPORT: Respectful Language | Pacific Lutheran College (schooltv.me)

Mrs Annie Williams, College Counsellor

Friends of Pacific

Connecting College and Community

Junior Car Park Space Auction

Congratulations to our Junior Car Park Space Winner! This priceless space is available for the PLC family to use from 12th July until 31st December. 

Father’s Day Stall

Wednesday 31st August – All gifts $5

Save the date - Pacific Lutheran College Soiree – Amongst the Stars

Saturday 29th October – 5.30pm at PLC

This is a ticketed, gala-cocktail event celebrating our 21 years for College parents, staff, alumni, and invited guests, hosted by Pacific Lutheran College, College Council, and Friends of Pacific.

Volunteering at Pacific

Hosting events is only possible thanks to the efforts of those in our College Community who give so generously of their time. If you are interested in volunteering with the College, induction sessions are run once a term and are marked on the College calendar, the next session being Friday 12th August at 9.00am. Please contact Kim Bonello kbonello@pacluth.qld.edu.au to register your interest in attending this course.

Next Meeting

Our next meeting is 9.00am on Tuesday 19th July. All are welcome to attend after drop-off for coffee and a chat in the PLC Library. Please RSVP to fop@pacluth.qld.edu.au for catering purposes.

Click here to follow our Friends of Pacific Facebook page.

Mrs Jenny Lee, Friends of Pacific Chairperson

College News

Alumni News

Congratulations Ella Hockam, 2021 Pacific Lutheran College Graduate. Ella recently received The Women’s College/UQ Academic Scholarship, acknowledged at the 2022 The Women’s College Academic Dinner & Alumnae Awards.

The Women’s College/UQ scholarships are awarded to full-time university students who have demonstrated excellence in academia, sport, and cultural pursuits as well as outstanding leadership.

Well done Ella. You’re an inspiration to the Pacific community.

 

Ms Samantha Barrass - Community Liaison and Communications Coordinator

Library

Dreaming with Eyes Open

The theme for Book Week this year is Dreaming with Eyes Open. In library lessons, Prep-Year 4 students will be exploring the meaning of this theme and reading the nominees for the Book of the Year competition. Our library is being decorated to reflect the theme with a giant eye, dreamscapes, and doorways to dream worlds.

Book Club Orders

Book Club order forms went out to classes this week. Orders are due online by next Friday 22nd of July.

Ms Nell Keen, Teacher Librarian

Sport News

Year 7-12 Sport

Competitive Sport News

We wish all our students a warm welcome to Term 3 and we look forward to seeing our sporting teams hit the ground running (so to speak). Senior Basketball fixtures are commencing this week, with SCISSA Touch beginning the following week and Girls SSCS Rugby Union the week after that. If you have questions about these upcoming sports, please don’t hesitate to get in contact with the relevant coordinators.

Basketball: Mr Mark Hauser: mhauser@pacluth.qld.edu.au

Touch Football: Mr Cameron West-McInnes: cwestmcinnes@pacluth.qld.edu.au

Rugby Union: Mr Josh Cummins: jcummins@pacluth.qld.edu.au

Student accomplishments

Well done to the following students for their recent achievements in sport:

•          Dion Owen for receiving silver in high bar and bronze for pommel in the recent National Gymnastics competition. He narrowly missed out on an all-around placement by 0.5 points to place 7th all around, which is a great achievement. Dion’s efforts helped contribute to Queensland taking out the Gold Medal in the competition.

•          Tom Ackhurst who recently represented Pacific Lutheran College in the North NSW and Queensland Interschools Snow Sport Competition at Thredbo last week and won gold medals for all his events in the Queensland division! Events were moguls, Skier X and Alpine.

Key Year 7-12 Sport Dates Term 3

Friday 15th July: Start of Senior All Schools’ Basketball Fixtures

Wednesday 20th July: Start of 7-12 SCISSA Touch Fixtures

Thursday 21st July: Vicki Wilson Netball

Wednesday 27th July: Start of SSCRU Girls 10 aside Fixtures

Tuesday/ Wednesday 2nd -3rd August: Secondary Schools Indoor Netball Tournament

Monday 9th August: Start of Junior/Intermediate Water Polo Competition

Thursday/ Friday 11th - 12th: 13-19 years District Athletics Carnival

Friday 12th August: Start of Jnr/Intermediate Basketball Fixtures (TBC)

Friday 16th September: Year 7-12 Interhouse Swimming Carnival

Wednesday- Sunday 14th- 18th September: Champion Schools Basketball Queensland.

Mr Cameron West-McInnes, Head of Sport

Junior Sport

Junior Basketball Program

This term, we are once again pleased to offer a Junior Basketball Development Program for students in Years 2 - 6. The program will be run after school on Thursday afternoons from 3.15pm – 4.30pm in the College gymnasium and outdoor courts.

The basketball program will be run by Mr Mark Hauser who has a long history of coaching on the Sunshine Coast, involved with school and representative teams including the Sunshine Coast Clippers Women’s team. Mr Hauser will be assisted by myself, and recent school graduates Brooklyn Graves and Connor Dines.

The program will commence on Thursday 4th August and will run for five weeks, finishing on Thursday 1st September. During these sessions, students will focus on fundamental basketball skills through drills before moving into gameplay.

The cost of this 5-week program is $30 which includes a basketball for each student to take home at the completion of the program.

If you are interested in registering your child for this program, please send an expression of interest email to dhooper@pacluth.qld.edu.au. An information letter and registration details will be forwarded to you.

Pacific Boardriders Club

Pacific Lutheran College will again offer the opportunity for students to be part of the Pacific Board Riders (PBR). The aim of the program is to provide a structured opportunity to develop individual surfing skills and grow the culture of surfing within the College. Due to stringent supervision and safety requirements, participation in the program will be capped at 24 students per session and will be dependent on individual competencies, including an ocean swim and board paddle, assessed by the teachers in charge.

Please note that these Friday morning sessions are not a “learn to surf” program.

If you are interested in your child being part of this program, please email dhooper@pacluth.qld.edu.au for further details.

Sunshine Coast Marathon 2022

Are you interested in joining us for a run at the Sunshine Coast Marathon? PLC has registered a team to compete at the Sunshine Coast Marathon on Sunday 14th August. You do not need to be a member of the Run Club to join us on the day. There are a variety of distances you can register for including 2km, 5km, 10km, or 21.1km.

When signing up make sure you register as part of the team ‘PLC Run Club 2022’ to receive a 10% discount.

Look forward to seeing you there!

Mr Darren Hooper, Head of Junior Sport P-6

Club Sport

Club Sport

Pacific Lutheran College has several sports development programs outside of school hours. These programs encourage participation, giving students the opportunity to be part of a team, and learn basic skills of the game.

The parent-led Pacific FC Soccer and PLC Netball Clubs compete on Saturdays in community competitions throughout the Sunshine Coast.

PLC Netball Club

For assistance or enquiries, please use contact details below.

Contact: Donna Townsend, PLC Netball Club President
Email: netballpresident@pacluth.qld.edu.au
Facebook: PLC Netball Club
Instagram: PLC Netball Club

Pacific FC

Upcoming

•          Round 14 – Saturday 16th July - Games across the Coast. The draw can be found here.

•          Razors Catch-up Games – Tuesday 19th July

•          Team Photos – Saturday 30th July

•          EOY presentations – Saturday 13th August

Rooball Carnival

Our U6, U7, U9 and U10 teams participated in the Rooball Carnival last Saturday, while our competitive teams played rescheduled matches.

Match Reports

U6 Mantarays - Olympic gold, The Ashes, The Melbourne Cup. Coveted Prizes but all pale in comparison to the pinnacle of sport - the Rooball Medallion. Three games delivered thrice the guts, thrice the glory, and thrice highlights. The play was sublime, like a decadent hot chocolate on a chilly day. Ducking, diving, weaving, and smashing the back out of the net a record five times. Breathtaking! Manager Mike

U7 Stingrays - What a cracking afternoon for football. Our U7 Stingrays played hard for three solid games. We played Bli Bli, Stella Maris and then Currimundi. Everyone played well. Special thanks to our adopted Stingrays for the day Georgia and Mila. Congratulations to the players for their excellent sportsmanship and efforts, especially Nate and Edward, who helped Bli Bli out when they were short. We think we are lucky to have such an awesome group of children. Well done Stingrays. Everyone was so amazing they all got a medal!

U9 Seahorses – The Seahorses & Co had a fun afternoon at the Carnival. Lots of amazing runs and great skills on display. It was fantastic to see young Owen, Mieka & Indie playing so well with the girls. Three fun-filled and nail-biting games, we just wished they were a little longer as we were all having so much fun. Well done Seahorses and thanks coach Phong for stepping in and leading the team.

U12 Razors – The team played an awesome game against one of the stronger teams in their group. With two players down, the Razors held off the opposition for a 0-0 score at halftime. With all Razor players giving it their all, they provided a great challenge for the Raptors, allowing them only 1 goal for the whole game! The Razors attacked several times but were unable to gain any goals. It was a great game to watch as the Razors really played well as a team. Well done! Special thanks to Chase and Mani from the Marlins who came to give us a hand. Also, thanks to Aaron for stepping in as coach. Final score 0-1.

U14 Barracudas - Travelled to Palmview to play current top of the ladder holders Currimundi Makos. With PFC down on troops and fielding only 10 players, a full-strength Currimundi team shot to an early 2-0 lead before the team was able to shut down some influential opposing playmakers and turn the game around. Come halftime, the Barras were up 4-3. The team then went on a scoring blitz early in the second half to lead 7-3 at one point before the tired bodies gave up two late goals. In the end, the Barras won 7-5 in a very entertaining game. Big shout out to Ronan for player of the match, stepping into the unfamiliar goalkeeping position for the team and doing a great job with plenty of shots coming his way. Well done also to Bruce and Ned B for their defensive efforts that helped turn the match. Kai and Taj were very clever across the midfield and Nic led ably as captain. Barracudas showed much resilience – the coach and manager are very proud.

Contact: The Registrar
Email: PacificFC@pacluth.qld.edu.au
Website: https://www.pacificsoccerfc.com/
Facebook: Pacific Soccer FC 

Mrs Rita Williams, Pacific FC President

St Mark’s Lutheran Church

Worship @ St Mark's

Sharing a common mission and ministry with Pacific Lutheran College

“Growing in faith and sharing God’s love with others”

Weekly worship services are held at 14 Bombala Terrace Caloundra at 9.00am. We are thankful that we can meet together each week for worship. As we do this, there are still physical distancing, and hygiene requirements we need to follow to ensure the health and safety of everyone in our community.

Our worship services are intergenerational with a blend of traditional and contemporary.

You’re welcome to follow us on Facebook and visit our Church webpage.

All are welcome at any of our services.

Pastor Ray Morris, St Mark’s Lutheran Church (0429 856 532 or lutherancaloundra@gmail.com)

Upcoming Dates

July

18       Guitar Masterclass

19       P-12 Parent Conferences

20       Year 11 Leadership Day

25       Year 8 Outdoor Education Program – Somerset (Returning July 29)

26       Year 11 Hospitality Excursion