Compass no. 759

Love, compassion and humility are at the core of nurturing a heart for justice. A heart for justice grows as we shift from a focus on self to seeing and responding to the needs of others out of love and compassion. We have empathy and see the richness of what we have, even as we encounter disappointment and challenge. As we walk with humility, our hearts soften, we recognise the many blessings in our lives, we move from entitlement to gratefulness and generosity. A heart for justice sees us seeking to understand first and responding to the human dignity of all people. There is a focus on restoration, relationship and growth.

Before God, we all fall short of what He would have us be. Jesus died and rose again, taking on the sins of all people so that through faith in Him, we might be forgiven and restored in our relationship with God and each other. Through God’s love and compassion, we are freed and called to walk humbly with God and use our gifts to bring hope and possibility into the lives of people.

Thank you for your tremendous response to the Red Shield Appeal. At the Year 3-5 assembly Salvation Army Officers Karen and Tim Clark expressed their deep appreciation for the donation of over 4000 items and almost $3000 raised. These donations will make a significant difference for people in our local area. We thank our Pacific community for your generosity, and our Spirituality and Service Action Group capably led by Freya and Rhianna and Chaplain Mark Hauser for their leadership.

Congratulations to our Year 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 da Vinci Decathlon teams who performed very well in the regional section of this academic competition. Teams of eight students competed across ten disciplines of Engineering, Mathematics and Chess, Codebreaking, Art and Poetry, Science, English, Ideation, Creative Producers, Cartography and Legacy.  We congratulate all teams who were each placed in the top three across a range of disciplines as summarised later in the newsletter. Special congratulations to our Year 7 team who were placed 1st overall and our Year 9 team who were placed 2nd overall and the Year 6 and 9 teams who won the Spirit Awards. We wish our Year 7 team all the best as they now go to Brisbane to compete in the State Titles for a place in the National finals in Sydney later this year. Thank you to Mr Andrew Block, Mrs Linda Sydes, Miss Adele Byerlee, Mrs Julie Darr, Mrs Chantal McAllister and Mrs Amy Clark for their leadership.

The words we use make a significant difference to how we engage with activities. In this week’s article written by Head of Learning K-5 Mrs Sue Zweck there is an important message for parents and students of all ages to focus on learning rather than work. Simple shifts in language, such as the use of the term ‘home learning’ over ‘homework’, shifts the purpose to one of learning rather than something that has to be done. Having a mindset of what can and has been learnt adds purpose and energy to all we do. The article that draws on the learning of the Project Zero team provides advice to parents about ways in which they can help young people grow a mindset of learning. 

We look forward to welcoming new and continuing families to our Open Day this Sunday 18th May. The day will provide the opportunity for new and continuing families to engage with our Pacific community and learn more about the next phase of their child’s learning. Families will also have the opportunity to learn more about the new initiatives in the College, including the Year 6 and 7 Pacific Quest program that grows confidence, curiosity, creativity, innovation, ideation, resilience, adaptability and flexibility as students engage in inquiry in the Arts and Technology. 

We wish Mrs Janine Delaney and our Into the Woods Cast and Crew all the best as they move into their final fortnight of rehearsals. This promises to be a thoroughly entertaining production for people of all ages as fairy tale characters interact in this enchanted journey. Limited seats are still available. We look forward to being captured by the magic of this musical on Friday 23rd May and Saturday 24th May.

We wish our Year 4s all the best for their outdoor education experience next week.

We thank God for the generosity of spirit that pervades our community and pray that God would continue to grow us to walk with humility, love and compassion to meet the needs of people and the planet.

Dr Bronwyn Dolling, Principal 

Everyone wants ‘the good life’! But what is the best way to live our lives in this world today? How are we to have joy and peace in our relationships with family, friends and neighbours? What will enable us to feel that we belong to community and that we can contribute constructively to our life and that of others? 

Much of our culture tells us that we need to know who we are, what we want, and how we can get there. It encourages us to fulfill our personal desires, strive to attain what we want in this world, and to put our own needs and desires as our number one goals. Yet when we do this, we still seem to be losing out. We still seem to struggle for joy and peace in our everyday lives.

Micah 6:8 gives us some clear instructions about how we can have the joy and peace that we desire within our everyday lives. Micah tells us that we will live a life of joy and peace when we ‘walk humbly with our God’.

To ‘walk humbly with our God’ calls us to have a change in our heart’s desires from being focused on ourselves and what we want, to desiring to act justly and show loving mercy to everyone in all our daily activities. This is the attitude of our heart that we are called to actively adopt in every encounter that we have with everyone that we meet. This encourages us to never view ourselves as better or above others, but to be willing to approach them with mercy and grace, and in love care for and show kindness to all. 

We have been called to walk humbly with our God. This is not something that we produce by our own power. Rather this is something that we humbly receive as a loving, gift from our gracious, merciful, forgiving, and loving God. In and through Jesus we are welcomed into close fellowship with a loving and merciful God who empowers us to act with true justice, mercy and loving kindness towards others. 

As we live, walking in this humble, close relationship, relying on Jesus to work in and through us, we grow in the freedom of joy and peace that comes from what Jesus has done for us. In this way we can be a great hope for our world, as we reflect God’s justice, mercy and loving kindness to all around us. May this be what people see whenever they look at our Pacific College community.

God bless you as you walk humbly with your God.

Spirituality and Service Captains attend Red Shield Appeal Breakfast

On the 7th May we attended the launch of the Red Shield Appeal by the Caloundra Salvation Army with a fundraising breakfast at the Caloundra Power Boat Club. This year I was lucky enough along with three of the College’s Spirituality and Service Captains, Freya, Rhianna, and Zoe to be invited guests to this breakfast as a thank you for Pacific’s 20 years of support of the Red Shield Appeal. This was a great learning experience to see and hear about how the Pacific community’s contributions to the Red Shield Appeal benefit the Caloundra community. It also gave great insights to the captains of how networking can be achieved at this type of event.

We were informed that everything raised in Caloundra would be directed to Caloundra’s Family Pathways Support Program. This program aims at supporting families that are doing it tough and identified through certain primary schools in our area that are connected to this program. A highlight of the morning was hearing from some of the clients of the program and how they have been greatly helped by the services provided. Their sharing put a very human face on the struggles within the Caloundra area and how the support given by all who contribute to the Appeal, really does change lives for the better. Thank you for your support.

Another highlight was the presentation by our student leaders that participated in the program. They were able to outline how this is so beneficial for the children who are affected by all sorts of family difficulties and the importance of going to the source through the support given by the various Salvation Army agencies. Every contribution, no matter how small is a great assistance to those that need such help.

The Caloundra Salvation Army greatly appreciate our involvement in the Red Shield Appeal and reminded us that this Appeal continues throughout the month of May. So if you missed the opportunity to contribute during our week at Pacific and would still like to, there will be collectors out middle to end of May or do so on line at www.salvationarmy.org.au/rsacal 

All your contributions are greatly appreciated and demonstrate God’s love and justice within our community.

Pastor Mark Winter

The Spirituality and Service Action Group came together with an idea to try to raise as many donations as they could, to go to the Salvation Army as a way to impact as many lives as they could. The concept was simple – a focused and intense week of awareness raising and community events to gather monetary and food donations. The result was that we raised more than $2900 and were able to donate approximately 4300 food, toiletry and pantry items to the Salvation Army for their cause, thanks to a massive Pacific community effort.

Even though we might struggle with finances and family obligations throughout our lives, most of us are fortunate enough to not have to worry about where our next meal is coming from or even where we need to sleep at night. The donations raised will be used to help those who are truly in need and doing it tough around the Sunshine Coast. This is such an important cause, and I am grateful that we get a chance to help in some small way.

A big thank you to all staff, students and parents for their support of this year’s PLC Red Shield Appeal. We look forward to next year and trying to offer more support than ever before. Congratulations to the Spirituality and Service Action Group Captains – Freya and Rhianna, their Year 6 leaders, Zoe and Emma, along with the rest of the Action Group members – for spearheading the operation.

Mr Mark Hauser, College Chaplain

In the busyness of school life, home learning can easily become another item to tick off the to-do list. As parents, it's natural to ask, "Have you done your homework?" or to check that assignments are neat, complete, and submitted on time. But there's a deeper and more powerful way we can support our children's growth: by focusing on the learning, not just the work. In this newsletter we are exploring how to focus on the learning over the work through “App 5” of Harvard researcher Ron Ritchhart’s,

 9 Apps for Parents which contain simple yet impactful strategies to try at home.

Every home learning task your child brings home is designed with a purpose in mind. Whether it’s practicing spelling words, solving maths problems, reading aloud, or researching a topic, the goal isn’t just to complete the task—it’s to build understanding, develop skills, and stretch thinking. The real value lies not in the sheet of paper or digital file, but in how it helps your child learn.

You can support this mindset at home by starting with one simple question:

“What do you think your teacher wants you to learn or get better at with this home learning?”

This question invites your child to slow down and reflect. It helps them move beyond a focus on ‘getting it done’ to thinking about why they are doing it. It also reinforces that learning is an ongoing journey—not just about being right or wrong but about growing each day.

Once you’ve opened the door to this kind of conversation, here are some ways you can keep the learning in focus:

• Talk about the process, not just the product. Ask questions like “What part was tricky for you?” or “How did you figure that out?” to prompt deeper thinking.

• Celebrate effort and strategies. Praise your child for sticking with a challenge, asking for help, or trying a new method—not just for finishing quickly or getting the right answer.

• Encourage self-monitoring. If your child makes a mistake, resist the urge to fix it right away. Instead, ask, “Can you spot anything you might do differently next time?” or “What would help you improve this?”

• Shift from ‘compliance’ to ‘connection.’ Instead of checking whether the work is correct or tidy, look together at what your child learned. Let them teach you something new—they’ll love showing you what they know!

When we consistently shift the focus from completing work to engaging in learning, we help our children build confidence, curiosity, and a deeper love for learning itself. We empower them to take ownership of their learning, rather than doing schoolwork just to please adults.

Let’s work together to nurture learners who are thoughtful, resilient, and motivated—not just to get the work done, but to grow through the process.

Mrs Sue Zweck, Head of Learning K-5

YEAR 10 

SENIOR EDUCATION & TRAINING (SET) PLAN CONSULTATION 

Thank you to Year 10 students who have booked their SET Plan Consultations.  A quick reminder that prior to attending the Senior Education and Training (SET) Plan conversation,  students and their parent/carer are to complete the electronic Careers Questionnaire. This was sent to each student last week from Adobe sign via email. The questionnaire is designed to help students reflect on their interests, values, skills, and long-term goals. Students that have not completed the Careers Questionnaire will have appointments rescheduled to enable to the Careers Team to have a robust conversation with all information available.

YEAR 12 

EARLY ENTRY SCHEMES 

This is when you submit an application and receive an offer for a course before the main offer rounds at the end of the year. Early entry is often (but not always) merit-based, for students who stand out above the crowd with things like: 

• Principal's recommendation 
•  Academic results 
•  Leadership or community engagement 
• Other achievements

The Early Entry Guide 2025 - School Licensed Edition is a useful tool to explore the different Early Entry Schemes across the country and help students to start considering if they plan to apply via this pathway.

During Week 1 of Term 3, Mrs Veronica Sanmarco, Head of Career Development will deliver a session for Year 12 students to look at QTAC preferencing, prior to applications opening on the 1st August 2025.

Mrs Veronica Sanmarco, Head of Career Development

In every child’s life, disagreements are inevitable—whether it’s a dispute over a toy, a misunderstanding with a friend, or a clash of opinions at school. As parents, we have a unique opportunity to guide our children in learning how to resolve conflicts constructively. Conflict resolution is more than just a social skill; it’s a lifelong tool that builds empathy, communication, and emotional intelligence.

Children who learn how to manage conflict in a healthy way are more likely to build positive relationships, avoid bullying, and handle stress better as they grow. Rather than stepping in to solve every argument, parents can empower their children by teaching them how to navigate challenges independently and respectfully.

One effective method is to model positive conflict resolution at home. Children often imitate adult behaviour. When parents resolve disagreements with each other calmly and respectfully—listening actively, expressing feelings clearly, and seeking compromise—children learn that differences can be worked out without anger or aggression.

Another strategy is to practice ‘emotion coaching.’ When your child is upset, take the time to help them label their feelings (“You seem frustrated because your brother took your toy”) and talk about what happened. Then, guide them through problem-solving steps: “What did you want?”,” What did the other person want?”,” What are some ways you could both feel okay about the outcome?”

Role-playing can also be a valuable teaching tool. For example, if your child struggles with sharing, you might role-play a scenario with stuffed animals where one toy takes another’s book. Together, come up with ways the toys can talk it out and find a solution.

Encourage children to use “I” statements, such as “I feel upset when you don’t listen to me,” instead of blaming language like “You never listen!” This helps kids express themselves without escalating the conflict.

Lastly, praise your child when you notice them using these skills. A simple “I saw how you talked that through with your sister—that was really mature,” reinforces positive behaviour and builds confidence.

Conflict resolution is not about avoiding disagreements but learning how to handle them with respect and understanding. With consistent support and guidance, parents can help children develop these essential skills that will serve them throughout life.

Be kind to yourself and others.

PLC Counselling Team 

Mr Brendan Macaulay, Head of Student Support, Mrs Kelsie Munroe, Middle Years Counsellor and Mrs Sara Taverner, Learning Enrichment P -5 & Counsellor 

The QCAA external assessment timetable 2025 includes the external assessments for General and General (Extension) subjects.

The timetable will be updated in Term 3 to include language and non-language Senior External Examinations (SEEs). SEEs are 100% external examinations and are different from the mainstream General subjects.

The timetable has been designed to:

• minimise clashes for students across the examination period. Where there is a clash within a morning or afternoon session, students will be allocated to the alternative session on the same day

• ensure most students sit no more than two external assessments on one day

• provide sufficient breaks between external assessments for popular courses and frequently combined courses

• enable all external assessments to be marked in time for students to receive their final Year 12 results

Please click here to access the timetable.

Ms Anne Marie Gerlach, Head of Learning Senior College

Pacific Lutheran College has been selected by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) to participate in this year’s Item Trial. The purpose of the Item Trial is to evaluate potential NAPLAN test questions (‘items’) for use in future NAPLAN tests. 

The Item Trial will involve two classes, 7B and 9B, and will take place on Wednesday 21st May 2025. The Item Trial is about testing the questions, not about testing your child or their ability. Your child’s results are not reported. 

The tests will be administered at the school by an external invigilator and students will be supervised by a Pacific Lutheran College teacher. All selected students are expected to participate in the Item Trial unless they have been exempted or withdrawn from NAPLAN tests. 

If you have questions about your child’s participation, please reach out.

Mrs Jo Belchamber, Head of Learning Middle College

The da Vinci Decathlon is an academic competition designed to challenge and stimulate the minds of school students.

Students compete in teams of eight across 10 disciplines: Engineering, Mathematics and Chess, Codebreaking, Art and Poetry, Science, English, Ideation, Creative Producers, Cartography and Legacy.  Events are held annually in New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia and Tasmania, with nationals held in Sydney.

We congratulate Pacific students, staff and supportive families on the outstanding results for our Year 5 to Year 10 da Vinci Decathlon teams last week while working across ten disciplines. A special congratulations to our Year 7 team who came first overall, our Year 9 team who came 2nd overall and the Year 6 and Year 9 teams who won the Spirit Awards.

Pacific da Vinci team’s regional results summary:

As regional winners, the Year 7 team have been invited to compete in the State titles in Brisbane next week at Brisbane Boys College. 

Thank you and congratulations to our staff team of Mr Andrew Block, Mrs Linda Sydes, Miss Adelle Byerlee, Mrs Julie Darr, Mrs Chantal McAllister and Mrs Amy Clark for their leadership and support of these teams.

Well done to our teams and to all staff who have supported the growth of the depth and breadth of understanding, quality thinking and skills through rich learning across the curriculum. 

Mr Andrew Block Teacher - Science, Mathematics (da Vinci Co-ordinator)

You're invited to join us for Pacific Lutheran College's Open Day on Sunday 18th May 2025, from 12:30pm to 3:30pm, a vibrant afternoon designed for current and prospective families to explore, connect and discover the next chapter in your child’s education. This is a wonderful opportunity to engage with our staff and students, tour our learning environments and experience the unique spirit of our College community. Guided by Middle and Senior College students, tours will showcase key areas including the Library, Pastoral Care and Wellbeing Centre, STEM and IT, Japanese, Outdoor Education and the Pacific Art Gallery.

This Open Day is a great opportunity to learn more about our exciting new Pacific Quest Program. Specifically designed for Year 6 and 7 students, this innovative program offers immersive experiences in two learning areas: ArtsQuest and TechQuest, encouraging creativity, independence and confidence through real-world challenges. The program empowers students to become capable, collaborative problem solvers ready to thrive in a rapidly changing world. Discover how Pacific Quest is shaping future-ready learners through curiosity, creativity and connection.

Families are also welcome to explore our Early Learning Centre, Prep and Years 3 to 5 spaces, with hands-on classroom activities available throughout the day.

Enjoy live music and drama performances, including scenes from our highly anticipated Senior Musical Production of Into the Woods, which will be performed at the Caloundra Events Centre on Friday 23rd and Saturday 24th May. Purchase your tickets here. Relax at the Coral Café, operated by our hospitality students, or enjoy a BBQ hosted by the Friends of Pacific.

We encourage Pacific families to bring along friends who may be interested in learning more about our College. New families can register via our website. We look forward to welcoming you on the day!

Year 6 students from Pacific recently participated in the Sunshine Coast Independent Primary Heads Association (SCIPHA) Chess Tournament, demonstrating strategic thinking and strong sportsmanship throughout the event. Congratulations to Aren, who achieved an outstanding result by placing 1st in the Novice Individual division. In the team event, Emma, Lily, Oliver, and Kaiden performed exceptionally well, earning 3rd place in the Novice Division. Well done to all students for their impressive efforts and enthusiasm!

Author Visits in the Library

This Tuesday, students in Year 6 and 7 listened to multi-award winning author, Tristan Bancks, talk about writing and about his books. Tristan won the Children’s Book Council Book of the Year award last year for his novel, Scar Town, and writes action-packed thrillers.

On Wednesday, poet, Solli Raphael conducted a poetry workshop with Pacific Plus students, then did a presentation to Year 8 who are currently studying poetry in their English classes, and to Year 6 who have read some of his poems. Students were challenged to write their own poems and stand up in front of the group to deliver them. Well done to those who bravely got up and read.

International Mathematical Olympiad 2025 MASCOT NAMING COMPETITION - $10,000 in prizes to be won

The International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) is being held on the Sunshine Coast in July this year. The IMO event will attract some of the brightest young minds from around the world and represents the culmination of many years of mathematical endeavour and problem solving. 

This adorable kangaroo below is the mascot for the event, playing an important role in welcoming students from around the world to the Sunshine Coast and we are hoping that the students of the Sunshine Coast can help find a name! We are inviting students from local Sunshine Coast schools to help us find a name for this super cute kangaroo.  A total of $10 000 in cash prizes is up for grabs for winning students and schools! See the entry form here for details.

Ms Nell Keen, Teacher Librarian

We’re thrilled to announce some incredible partners joining us for OCEANfest One World 2025! A huge welcome to Educlean as our One World Partner, whose generous support is helping us bring our biggest celebration yet to life.

We're also excited to have the following sponsors on board – 

• Highflyers Bar - Lakeside Orthopedics
• Gold Sponsor – To be announced soon
•  Silver Sponsor - Sharp Line Interiors 
• Bronze Sponsor - Hon. Jarrod Bleijie MP 

There are now limited sponsorship opportunities remaining – find details here. 

• Become the Laser Show Sponsor – light up the night with one of the most anticipated moments of the festival!
• Stall Sponsorships - 10 available, 2 already sold! – showcase your business while supporting the community in a fun and engaging way.

Be a part of OCEANfest ‘One World’ 2025 – an event that promises to be bigger and better than ever before! Hosted by Friends of Pacific and Pacific Lutheran College, this vibrant festival is designed for the whole family and will be an unforgettable celebration of community. It’s an afternoon filled with fun, adventure, and surprises as you journey around the world, celebrating the environment and the diverse cultures that unite us all on our interconnected planet. Check out the video below to experience the energy from the 2023 OCEANfest event! See OCEANfest here.

Moffat Beach Brewing Co. will be on-site with their award-winning beers, while favourites like Yassou, That Pizza Guy, Potato Slinky, and Mr Whippy will be serving up delicious treats. The Lions BBQ will be sizzling, and there will be a variety of parent-led food and activity stalls that are sure to please everyone. Enjoy exploring the animal farm, a mini disco for the juniors, exciting prizes and so much more! Don’t forget about the 8 carnival rides for all ages that will keep the excitement going all night long! This year, we’re also offering some exclusive perks to elevate your OCEANfest experience. Next week, students from ELC to Year 6 will receive their themes for the highly anticipated Cent Auction.

Other Ways to Get Involved:

We are looking for exciting prizes for our Galactic Raffle! If you own a business or know of one that can donate, please reach out to Louise Walker at fop@pacluth.qld.edu.au  or Jodi Nielsen at jnielsen@palcuth.qld.edu.au. Any contribution, big or small, is greatly appreciated!

We also invite all families within our College community to help make OCEANfest ‘One World’ 2025 truly special by sharing a piece of your unique culture! Whether it's through food, dance, song or art, this is a wonderful opportunity to showcase the traditions, stories and talents that make our community so vibrant and connected. If you’d like to contribute, we’d love to hear from you and explore how you can get involved! If you're interested in supporting and participating in this exciting event, we would love to hear from you!

Keep update with event details and connect with the OCEANfest One World Community by FOLLOWING OCEANFEST ON FACEBOOK!

Ms Samantha Barrass, Communications and Community Liaison

JOIN US ON AN ENCHANTED JOURNEY ‘INTO THE WOODS’- LIMITED TICKETS LEFT

HURRY AND BOOK YOUR TICKETS HERE TODAY

Mrs Janine Delaney, Director

Our College photography day is coming up soon - Tuesday 27th May. Group and portrait photographs can be purchased by following the advancedlife link below. If you prefer to order using an envelope please visit the College main office, collect an order envelope and hand your payment to the advancedlife photographer on the school photo day.

Two easy ways to purchase:

1.        Visa, MasterCard or PayPal

2.        Cash – complete the envelope supplied and return it to the advancedlife photographer on photo day

Or visit: www.advancedlife.com.au 

And enter online order code: B7H 8V9 RRH

School photography information:

• Online orders - do not require an envelope returned to your school.

• Sibling Photos - Don’t forget to pre-order your sibling photos online up to 24 hours before photo day. The College is provided with a list of sibling orders, so no one misses out. Sibling photographs only apply to children enrolled at PLC and in Prep-12.

• Late fees - a late fee will be applied to each package purchased AFTER photo day due to the additional cost of producing these packages separately.

• Package delivery - School photographs will be returned approximately 6 weeks after the day of photography. Please note this delivery timeframe depends on proofing.

• Previous Years’ photos - Past years’ photographs are also available to order under the “previous years or group photo” tabs at your school’s advancedorder site when you click on the “Order School Photos Here” button above. You can also order past packages, portrait images and gifts from your child’s unique, individual and secure advancedyou image archive site using the unique 9-digit image code found on packages you have ordered in the past.

Upcoming events:

FoP Monthly Meeting 

Tuesday 20th May at 6:30pm in the College library. 

Please join us to chat about what is happening in the College and the upcoming OCEANfest. 

Everyone is welcome to attend.

Volunteer Opportunities

Open Day - Sunday 18th May 2025 – This is a great weekend opportunity to support us.

If you would like to help us on our BBQ, please register via the link below

https://volunteersignup.org/YDLEE 

Junior and Senior Athletics Carnivals

Both these carnivals will be held at The University of Sunshine Coast.

Junior Athletics Carnival – Thursday 5th June

https://volunteersignup.org/7A88L 

Senior Athletics Carnival – Friday 6th June

https://volunteersignup.org/MFQFB 

Mother’s Day Stall Community Feedback

Thank you for the feedback on our Mother’s Day Stall – we had a wonderful time with all students.

“Thank you to all the volunteers of Friends of Pacific - the gifts on offer this year were just lovely - loved the fact there were different price tiers - I really loved the gifts my children had picked out for me. Just wanted to say that mums really appreciate this stall every year and all the thought that must go in to finding such lovely gifts - HAPPY MOTHERS DAY”

“Just wanted to say a massive thank you to all those involved with the Mother’s Day Stall. The two gifts I received from my boys were absolutely beautiful!! My favourite thing is hearing the kids talk about the gift selection process and why they chose what they did. Thanks FoP once again for creating such a lovely stall-it is very much appreciated.”

Ms Jan Watman – Chairperson

Vicki Wilson Netball Competition

Pacific Intermediate and Senior netballers braved the wet and wild weather last week at the Vicki Wilson Netball Competition in Maroochydore. Through rain and challenging conditions, all four Pacific teams played with heart, skill and incredible teamwork. From sharp passes to solid defence and great spirit on and off the court, our players showed true determination and sportsmanship. A huge congratulations to all involved. Well done to our players, coaches and supporters for a great day of netball.

Student Acknowledgement:

Danica was selected to represent the Sunshine Coast regional sport team in the Rugby 7’s state cup in June. This is the fourth time that she has made selection and will be representing Sunshine Coast in this team sport. Congratulations Danica.

Mr Cameron West-McInnes, Head of Sport

PLC Primary Athletics Carnival and Pre-Carnival Events

Our Pacific Primary Inter-house Athletics Carnival will be held on Thursday 5th June (Week 7). The focus of the carnival is student participation and a positive sport experience.  A few events will take place prior to and after the carnival. Information regarding the carnival was emailed home to parents.

Details of the pre-carnival events are as follows:

10-12 Years 1500m – District Selection Trial – Thursday 29th May (7:15am – 8:15am, before school – Meridan AFL fields).

Students wishing to compete in the 1500m at the Independent District Carnival will need to attend this trial. Age champion and house points are not awarded for this event. 

12 Years High Jump – District Selection Trials Only - Wednesday 28th May (1:00 – 1:40pm, lunchtime). 

Students in Year 6 who are turning 12 this year (2013 birth year) and would like to be considered for district selection in high jump will need to attend this trial held during lunchtime. Students from Year 7 who are also turning 12 this year can also attend this trial. Students have the option to use either the scissor or Fosbury flop technique at this trial. 

Year 6 students will still compete in the 12 years high jump event at the Year 3-6 Athletics Carnival for House and age champion points. 

Students wishing to trial for either the 1500m or 12 years high jump event will need to email Mrs Lisa Muir lmuir@pacluth.qld.edu.au  to register your interest by Monday 26th May. 

Queensland Christian Soccer Association State Championships 

A few weekends back several PLC students represented their region through the Sunshine Coast Churches Soccer Association at the Queensland Christian Soccer Association State Championships on the Gold Coast. 

Well done to Jack from Year 5 and Luke from Year 6 who were part of the Under 11 Sunshine Coast South Zone team who finished runners up at the carnival. 

William and Xavier both in Year 4 were part of the Sunshine Coast Under 10 team and finished in third place overall. 

Zahlee and Mieka in Year 5 were members of the Under 11 Sunshine Coast Girls Black team. The girls put in an excellent effort in all four games during the carnival. 

Ashlan in Year 7 was also a member of the U13 Sunshine Coast Girls team who placed first in their division for the carnival. 

Congratulations to all students who competed in these championships. 

Primary Independent District Tennis Trials 

Last Wednesday, Year 6 students Lachlan, Jay, and Tim represented PLC in the district tennis trials. There were 20 boys in total who competed on the day from seven other SCISSA schools. Jay played 6 matches over 6 hours in a pool of 5 players and came second. Lachlan played 5 matches in a pool of 4 players and came second. Tim played 5 matches in the same pool. 

With Jay and Lachlan both achieving 2nd in their pools this resulted in them facing each other in a playoff for 5th and 6th place with Lachlan being the victor in a very tight match, ending in a tie break. Tim placed 13th overall and played very well. All 3 boys played with great sportsmanship and represented PLC proudly. 

Mr Darren Hooper, Head of Junior Sport P-6

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.

Some of our teams managed to play their Round 7 games on Saturday morning before games were abandoned due to the weather in the afternoon. Unfortunately, games for our U7 Piranhas, U8 Jewelfish, U10 Angelfish, U10 Snappers and U16/17 Barracudas were all cancelled.

MATCH REPORTS

U6 SWORDTAILS – Manager Meghan

Well, that was a very wet game! Our U6 Swordtails took on Stella Storm on a very soggy field with showers on and off throughout the game. They ended up getting a drenching in the last 10 minutes. The kids loved it and had a fun time getting soaked and muddy! Awards went to Leo, Emma and Bella who received the opposition award. 

U9 MANTA RAY- Coach Reece and Manager Kelly

The team headed back to Mudjimba for another game on a wet and slow field. The boys showed class early on with some spectacular passing and teamwork, moving the ball forward with Ralphy scoring on the end of a brilliant ball in. Not long after, Harvey scored a second. The human cannon Bohdi made sure that no ball was getting past him and cleaned up nearly every opposition ball that moved forward. With the boys all pushing up in attack, the Makos took full advantage of the space behind and scored 3 goals to answer back. This is when the Rays really lifted and showed a huge amount of courage. The Rays would not give up. The boys got in the trenches and got gritty, with plenty of great opportunities at goal narrowly missing or being saved by some great keeping. Hudson’s never say die attitude and determination got him on the end of a scrappy ball and put it over the line in the dying minutes securing the draw for the Rays. I'm so proud of the determination the boys showed in wet conditions. Special mention to Jack who didn't hold back and chased the ball all over the midfield. Player of the Match – Jack. Coaches Award – Noah. Team Award – Bodhi. Goals to - Ralphy, Harvey and Hudson.

U10 STINGRAYS - Manager Sarah

It was a dark and stormy Saturday morning; the kind where only ducks and very confused soccer parents dare to venture out. The Stingrays, brave as ever and only slightly aware of the weather forecast, took to the swamp—sorry, field—ready to battle. From the opening whistle, it became clear that the other team had made a pact with Poseidon himself. The Stingrays gave it their all, but the ball seemed to have other plans. Player of the match was Ari who gave it his absolute all today! He was consistently in plays and despite the conditions, he never gave up! Archie had amazing passes, tackled, battled and fought against our tough opponent. Our opponent’s pick of Player of the Match was our champion goalie, Nate. Nate made some wonderful saves, even in the slipperiest of conditions!

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LOOKING AHEAD - Due to poor field conditions, all SCCSA games scheduled for this Saturday (Rnd 8) have been postponed until Saturday, June 28th.

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Contact: The Registrar
Email: PacificFC@pacluth.qld.edu.au
Website: https://www.pacificsoccerfc.com/
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Mrs Rita Williams, Pacific FC President

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. 

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)

May

13          Yr 6 & 7 Author Visit

13          District Cross Country 9-19yrs

14          Yr 7 & 10 Vaccinations

18          Open Day

20          FoP Meeting

21          National Simultaneous Story Time

21-23     Year 4 Outdoor Education Program

23-24     Senior Musical “Into the Woods”

27          Staff and P-12 Photo Day

30          Caloundra Show Day Holiday

June

3          Yr 11 2026 QCE Information Evening

5           Yr 3-6 Athletics Carnival

6           Yr 7-12 Athletics Carnival

12         Yr 4-6 Gala Day

17          Yr 10 & 11 Subject Expo

17          Friends of Pacific

18          P-2 Cross Country

19          Pacific Ensembles Concert

20-22     Yr 12 Retreat

25         K-12 Chapel

25         Term 2 Concludes