Having the capacity to mentally walk in the shoes of another person opens up our minds into being mindful of the needs and perspectives of that person. Even as we do this, we need to be mindful that it is rare for us to fully know what is occurring...
Tomorrow is the National Day of Action Against Bullying and Violence. At the base of this action is the need for each of us to have respect for the dignity and worth of every person. Our habits of conversation reflect how we think about the worth of...
This is the time of year where the plants in our gardens can undergo a burst of growth. In amongst the growth we delight in, there are pockets and sometimes even blooms of weeds. If left unattended, these weeds can over-run even the best-prepared...
Tomorrow we celebrate International Women’s Day as a community and acknowledge the role that women have played and are playing in supporting families, friends and the wider community. For our community, we celebrate the very significant role that...
Every day we have the wellbeing of others in our hands. One of the core elements of wellbeing and of being positive about the future is to have a strong sense of belonging. We can create that for everyone with whom we come into contact. Where we...
Earlier this week, Harvard educator Mark Church, supported by Mrs Karin Morrison, inspired our teachers as they led a reflective workshop at the College. Pacific is focused on providing rich and engaging learning experiences that develop a deep...
Among 37 Best Year 12 Students in 2015 We congratulate Lachlan McKay, 2015 College Captain, who was recognised as one of Queensland’s top performing Year 12 students at the Queensland Certificate of Education awards last weekend. He was one of 37...
I am delighted to share with the community that Pastor Tim Jarick has accepted the call to the College. Pastor Jarick is currently at Victory Lutheran College in Wodonga, Victoria. Pastor Jarick grew up on the Darling Downs, has had experiences in...
One of the greatest responsibilities we have is to lead ourselves well. Being aware of our own emotions, those of the people around us and finding ways to focus on the good that exists is a key part of this process. Focusing our mind on what is good...
It was very good to see the large number of parents and students who attended the Year 12 Information Evening. Both parents and students commented that they found the evening extremely useful. Contemporary ways to support career decision-making,...