Compass No 680 - April 2023

We welcome everyone back to the start of a new term. There are many valuable opportunities that students and parents are encouraged to be involved in throughout Term Two.

Senior College parent-teacher conferences took place this week and provided valuable insight into how individuals are tracking in their studies. This also allows each student to reflect on their learning and set new goals as we go into the second half of the semester. The Middle College conferences are taking place in Week 3 and I encourage all parents to take the opportunity to connect with teachers, with their children present, to get an understanding of how they can keep progressing in their learning throughout this term.

Next week is the annual ANZAC Day March. This will be held on Tuesday the 25^th of April and is open to any students who would like to attend. We will be meeting as a College in the Caloundra Stockland shopping complex car park from 8.30am to march as a group to pay respect to those who sacrificed their lives for our freedom. All who are attending will need to register their interest on NAV by Monday of next week. We will also be holding a special ANZAC Day chapel on Wednesday that all P-12 students will attend.

Another service opportunity for students this term is volunteering to be a tour guide at this year’s Open Day. This is coming up at the end of Week 3 (Sunday 7^th May) and will run from 12.30pm – 3.30pm. Students from Years 5-12 who would like to assist in showing visitors to the College around the school are invited to sign up via the link on NAV by the end of next week. The student-led tours are always one of the highlights of prospective families to Pacific and are a great way for students to show their passion for the school.

On top of all these events at the start of the term, we also have the College production of Pippin, an athletics carnival, the resumption of SCISSA and Sunshine Coast Schools sporting fixtures, multiple Action Group events, exams, camps and the Year 12 Retreat. I look forward to seeing the engagement and energy around all of these activities along with the fun and excitement that they bring.

Have a great term.

Mr Mark Hauser, Director of Students

Screen time is all about balance. It's sometimes more about what is being done on the screen than the amount of time spent. Too much screen time can mean that family members aren't really talking to each other or spending time in a productive way. If you're not sure if your family has got the right balance, consider these questions:

•  How much screen time does your family use?

•  How do you connect with your kids away from digital devices and screens?

•  How does your family start conversations where the kids can contribute and let you into their world?

Sometimes families need to go without digital devices to see what else they might like to do.

Here are some ideas for switching off:

•  Make some agreements about not having phones/iPods at the dinner table.

•  Set times for screen time and times for switching it off.

•  Help your children find other things they like to do that don't rely on a screen.

•  Suggest a screen diet - the whole family gives up screens for a weekend to see what happens.

Screen time is not all bad! Children and families enjoy interactive time together playing educational or strategy games, or when using their computers to create something. Keep an eye on what children are using their devices for and learn about other things they can do on their devices and/or PCs that are creative.

Here are some creative things that young people are doing on their devices:

•  Creating movies or stop motion animation.

•  Drawing with a drawing tablet or drawing program on a tablet.

•  Reading or working on photos creatively.

•  Writing a story or creating a comic.

•  Learning to code to create an app or a game.

•  Building a blog.

•  Collaborating with others on a project.

There are so many amazing creative pursuits you can do on a computer besides just homework, checking social media, and watching YouTube!

Mrs Sue Zweck, Head of Teaching and Learning K-5

Griffith | Creative Arts Open Day 2023

Sunday 21^st May 2023

Designed for those thinking of a creative career, the Creative Arts Open Day is the best way to discover the variety of degree options from design, visual and creative arts, music and performing arts, film and animation, industrial design and architecture. The day will feature hands-on creative experiences staged by expert instructors from visual and creative arts, music and performing arts, film and animation, industrial design and architecture.

Find out more here.

 

UQ Medicine Information Evening (Year 12)

Online: Wednesday 26^th April 2023

Attend our information session to learn about studying medicine at UQ.

Hear from Faculty of Medicine staff, UQ alumni and current students on the changing medical climate, how to apply for medicine at UQ, and tips for success.

What’s involved:

•          Explore the current climate and magnitude of medicine.

•          Learn how to apply for our Doctor of Medicine (MD) program.

•          Discover our multiple entry routes and partnerships with CQUni and UniSQ.

•          Get advice from recent graduates and current students.

•          Engage in an interactive Q&A panel with alumni and current students.

•          Network with current medical students.

Find out more here.

 

ACU Talk with Business and IT Professionals (Year 11 and 12)

Thursday 27^th April 2023

Join us online to hear from ACU alumni about their professional experiences after completing a business or IT degree. Take part in a Q&A session with our graduates to find out what your future could hold with one of these degrees.

Find out more here.

 

JCU Engineering Futures Residential Camp (Years 10, 11 and 12)

Monday 3^rd July – Saturday 8^th July 2023

Registrations are open for the inaugural JCU Engineering Futures residential camp. Students in Years 10, 11, and 12 are invited to participate in this experience, designed to provide an overview of tertiary education in science, engineering, and technology-related fields.

Engineering Futures is a live-in program giving students in Years 10, 11 and 12 the chance to sample university life and get more familiar with STEM subjects during the school holidays.

Fully funded by JCU, the program offers students a distinctive experience of tertiary education in science, engineering and technology-related fields, while still studying in high school. Over five days, students live on-campus and take part in academic, personal development and team-building activities, with opportunities to meet current JCU students, university staff and other like-minded high school students.

Applications must be received by Friday 19^th May.

Find out more here.

 

SCCE Exchange Webinar (Years 10 to 12)

Wednesday 26^th April 2023

Preparing for your exchange program is an important part of the process and is vital to continued program success. At these online meetings, an experienced high school exchange advisor will share an overview of high school exchange programs with the Southern Cross-Cultural Exchange.

You’ll learn more about living with a host family and how studying overseas can help you develop confidence and independence… and gain a lifetime of memories.

Find out more here.

 

ADF Health Careers Virtual Information Session

Thursday 27^th April 2023

Protect the health and wellbeing of Australian Defence Force personnel both on base and on deployments, in a rewarding Health role.

Join us for a virtual info session and speak with current serving members about the job variety and satisfaction you can experience while contributing to humanitarian, combat and disaster-relief operations.

Find out more here.

 

Bond | Virtual Open Day

Saturday 29^th April 2023

Can’t make it to campus? No problem – our Virtual Open Day experience makes it possible to get to know us at the click of a button. Tune into Virtual Open Day at any time and watch as we dive deeper into our faculties, go behind the scenes of student life, and chat with some amazing Bondies in this unmissable snapshot of the Bond University experience.

Find out more here.

 

Bond Business School Year 12 Extension Program – Business Stream (Year 12)

Wednesday 26^th April to Saturday 6^th May 2023

Get a head start on your studies with the Bond Business School Year 12 Extension Program, which comprises fast-paced and fun two-day workshops designed to prepare you for university life. Facilitated by our world-class academics, the Extension Program offers an enriching opportunity that supports the existing Year 12 curriculum across areas such as business and maths. Faced with real-world situations, participants will hone their skills, problem solve, and work collaboratively with their peers. The Extension Program is free of charge to students.

Upon the successful completion of a two-day Extension Program workshop, eligible students will receive early entry into their program of choice and will be able to apply for one of six part-fee (25% and 50%) scholarships or a $5,000 bursary.

The Business Stream will run on two dates:

•          Wednesday 26^th April and Thursday 27^th April 2023

•          Friday 5^th May and Saturday 6^th May 2023

Find out more here.

 

Bond University is offering exclusive backstage tours at World Surf League events (Year 11 and 12)

Thanks to Bond University and WSL, you have a chance to see the inner workings of the Boost Mobile Gold Coast Pro and ride the wave of career opportunities in an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour.

Catch a full lineup of careers from sport management to marketing, events, exercise and sports science, business, journalism, film and television and project management. Get an inside look at WSL, while carving out your own study and career path. A Bond University Regional Manager will be on hand to answer any questions you have about Bond.

Find out more here.

 

Brisbane Careers & Employment Expo 2023

Friday 26^th May to Saturday 27^th May 2023

Queensland’s largest Careers & Employment Event is open on May 26^th & 27^th, 2023 at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre. The Expo will host over 130 organisations and employers with career opportunities for all ages. Entry is free.

The event is for school students, parents, teachers, graduates, job seekers, people looking for courses and workers seeking new training options.

Find out more here.

 

Mrs Wanda Hayes, Head of Career Development

Do you argue daily about time wasted on Snapchat? Or the Xbox? Or YouTube? Technology is inescapable, but without limits, teens’ academics and relationships suffer. Learn how making them earn it and blocking apps can help.

Limit Screen Time for Teens with ADHD: For Parents (additudemag.com)

Mrs Annie Williams, College Counsellor

LAST CHANCE - Carpark Raffle

You could be parking in the much sought-after Friends of Pacific Junior Car Park Space at PLC for a term! This raffle is open to all PLC families and all you need to do is purchase your raffle tickets by 5.00pm on Thursday 20^th of April.

Tickets are $20 each. Purchase your raffle ticket here for your chance to WIN!!!!!

We’ll do four draws – one each for the remaining three terms of 2023 and Term 1, 2024.

We’ve given you a few more days to enter the draw which will now take place on Friday 21^st of April. Winners will be announced on our FoP Facebook page.

Funds raised from our car park raffle will be invested back into the College community. Good luck!

Volunteers for Open Day BBQ

We’re looking for volunteers who can assist with the BBQ at the upcoming PLC Open Day on Sunday 7^th May. If you’re available for a couple of hours between 10.30am - 4.00pm and have completed your volunteer induction, we’d love to hear from you. Please email us at fop@pacluth.qld.edu.au with your availability. There’ll also be an email this week with sign-up information. We look forward to hearing from you!

OCEANfest 2023 – One World

It’s still not too late to join the OCEANfest Steering Committee to assist with the planning and organisation of OCEANfest in August. This committee will meet in the coming weeks. If you are interested in joining the OCEANfest Committee please contact Ms Samantha Barrass, Community Liaison and Communications Coordinator, sbarrass@pacluth.qld.edu.au.

There’ll also be sponsorship opportunities as well as other ways you can showcase your business, including donating raffle prizes. If you’d like to express your interest, please contact Ms Samantha Barrass, Community Liaison and Communications Coordinator, sbarrass@pacluth.qld.edu.au and we’ll send more information soon.

Next FoP Meeting

We’d love to see you at our next meeting, on Tuesday 16^th May at 6.30pm in the PLC library. You can RSVP by emailing fop@pacluth.qld.edu.au. Come along, meet some new people and find out how you can help connect our community.

Click here to follow our Friends of Pacific Facebook page.

Mrs Carly Lovell, Friends of Pacific Chairperson

Tickets Can Now Be Purchased From

https://theeventscentre.com.au/

Mrs Janine Delaney, Director

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)

25       ANZAC Day

26       Year 11 Leadership Day 1

May

1         Labour Day

7         PLC Open Day

9         FoP Mother’s Day Stall

10       Year 4 Camp departure (returning Friday 12th)