Principal's Log

This Sunday, Middle and Senior College students will be collecting for the Salvation Army as part of the Red Shield Appeal. Over the past fortnight, College families have also donated food and other items so that they can better support those in need on the coast. Our community’s support of the Salvation Army is an easy and important way for us to make a difference for many local people. It is a special relationship that has been strengthened by the mutual generosity of our community and the Salvation Army. Once again, I have been impressed by the large collections in different classrooms across the College. Thank you to everyone for playing your part well and in particular to Mr Brendan Delaney, Miss Kim Stone and Mr David Druery for their leadership of this relationship and to our staff, students and parents for your generosity. 

It was a very special celebration as Bishop Paul Smith installed Pastor Tim Jarick as our new College Pastor last Friday. Special guests included pastors from neighbouring congregations and representatives from Lutheran Education Queensland. Staff, students, parents and Council members presented Pastor Tim with gifts to support him in his service to our community. The service also gave us the opportunity to express our deep appreciation to Mr Russell Kleidon for the extensive service and leadership he has provided as a member of the College Council and as Chair of the Property and Development Committee since 2004.

In another great community event, the College and the St Mark’s @ Pacific congregation presented Bibles to the Prep children during the congregation’s service on Sunday. The excitement of the children as they flicked through the brightly coloured Bible stories brought a smile to many faces. We thank the Prep parents, grandparents and friends for being part of this very special service and trust that the Bibles will provide important connections for them as families and for the children. A particular thank you to Mrs Sue Zweck, Pastor Tim Jarick and Pastor Ray Morris for their leadership of this event.

Middle and Senior College students will have received guidance to support them in their preparation for the upcoming exams. It is important that individual and family routines allow for a balanced approach to study, in a well lit, ventilated, quiet space and time for focused learning, family time, exercise, healthy food and rest. We wish our Middle and Senior College students all the best as they prepare for these important assessments.

May God give us appreciative hearts that see the good that others do for us each day.

Dr Bronwyn Dolling, Principal