Principal's Log

It was a delight to be able to relax in beautiful surrounds, amid good company as we enjoyed the food prepared and served by the Year 12 Hospitality students at The Boat Shed restaurant earlier this week. The evening provided a unique opportunity for the students to showcase their skills and learn as they worked alongside professional hospitality staff. We congratulate the students on a wonderful evening and thank parents and staff for their support. We particularly thank Mrs Colleen Beattie and Mrs Rhana Holt for their leadership of the students and for the organisation of such a powerful learning experience.

This weekend, the College together with the St Mark’s congregation will be hosting the Lutheran Church of Australia, Queensland District Synod. Representatives from all congregations and agencies of the Church, including schools, come together to give reports of actions over the past 12 months and to make decisions for the future. Our students and staff will be involved in providing music and the Year 2 students will present the Bible reading on Sunday. We thank Mr Mike Healy and Mrs Sue Zweck who have led the College’s part of the preparations for Synod, our music staff, the teachers and students who have been busy rehearsing and the hospitality students who have volunteered to assist with food service on Friday night.

Last week, we were informed that we have been allocated funding from the State government to install flashing speed limit lights outside the College. This is an important initiative that will enhance the safety of our community and we are deeply appreciative of the State Government’s support as well as the extensive work done by our local member Mr Jarrod Bleijie over a number of years.

The provision of funding for safety is a timely reminder for all drivers to adhere to speed limits on the grounds and in the surrounds of the College. We should all drive defensively, expecting a small child to pop out unexpectedly and follow the direction of staff on duty to ensure the safety of the people of our community. Parking should only occur in designated spaces as children, adults and students move through other spaces unprepared for traffic movement. We read regularly of accidents where small children are seriously harmed or worse by vehicles reversing. 

We wish our PLC 2 netball team all the best for their grand final match next Monday night. As our Middle and Senior College students engage in important assessments next week, we wish them calm minds and clear thinking.

May God equip us to live our lives with the values He has taught us at our centre.

Dr Bronwyn Dolling, Principal