From the Director of Students

Year 8 Outdoor Education Program

A reminder that in Week 2 of Term 3 (20 th – 24 th July inclusive), our Year 8 cohort is scheduled to attend their Outdoor Education program at Woodford. We thank Ms Kim Wood for her leadership and organisation of this program under especially...
From the Director of Students

Clear Openings

I recently read a tweet from a teacher that suggested we were heading into Week 46 of Term 2. I should clarify that it was not a teacher from Pacific! In a similarly exhaustive tone, another tweet noted it felt it was May 236th. Within the context...
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Year 7-10 Exams

We wish all Year 7-10 students the best as they prepare for their examinations in Week 8. I encourage all students to seek assistance from their class teachers in the first instance if they have any concerns in the lead up to their exams. We...
From the Director of Students

Stronger Together

We welcome back all students next week as we continue our academic journey together at Pacific. I have never been more confident to say that we are all incredibly excited to see the College grounds filled with young people eager to connect once...
From the Director of Students

Connecting the Dots

There are three reasons why I love being a teacher and neither has hierarchy over the other. In fact, each sustains and compliments the other. I love the fact no two days are ever the same, the passionate colleagues I get to work with and the...
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ANZAC Day

This year, the College commemorated ANZAC Day differently, with Year 6-12 students participating in an online service on Thursday morning. The service included contributions from our College community and was a poignant reminder of the ultimate...
From the Director of Students

The Here and Now

There has been a great calmness around the campus and I thank all students, supported by their teachers and families, for the way they have conducted themselves and acted upon the messages delivered at various times these past few weeks. Students...
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Education is Key

Several weeks ago, I included a link to the Federal Government’s eSafety website that provides resources to support Safer Internet Day 2020. Staying safe online requires continual engagement and discussion with our young people. The eSafety...
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Student Voice

Last week I took great delight in watching several short video clips that focused on the elements of plant and animal cells. There is something quite special about being able to ‘see’ what can only been seen under a microscope. Our Year 8 scientists...
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Mud, Sweat and Fun

Last week I had the privilege of attending the Year 7 Outdoor Education Program at Camp Somerset. I say privilege because it is a rare thing to be amongst a cohort of students for such a concentrated amount of time and witness first hand some of...
From the Director of Students