After the disruption of 2020 it is wonderful to enjoy some return to normality in Term 1, albeit with some constraints still in place and the little hiccup that was the 5-day lockdown. As we move into Term 2 we expect to be able to relax or withdraw most of the remaining restrictions, enabling us to welcome back parents and visitors into the College.

During 2020 the College took advantage of the extended absence of students by bringing forward a number of improvement projects around the College grounds. Some projects continued into 2021, including improvements to the appearance and utilisation of the Creek area and the provision of a significantly enlarged classroom in the old Primary wing, which will be mainly utilised for the teaching of Visual Arts. The former Primary Art room was refurbished to become the Secondary Art room, which in turn allowed the conversion of the former Secondary Art room into a much-needed additional Science room for Secondary and upper Primary classes. As we welcome parents and visitors back onsite, we would love the opportunity to show you around the College. If you would like a tour, please contact the College office with your details.

Our new Year 9 Micah 6:8 program if off and running and being well received by our Year 9 students. In keeping with the Scripture text after which it is named, the program seeks to encourage students to build positive relationships, help others and develop a sense of personal investment in the College. During the year they will be involved in partnering with Primary classes, participating in careers-focused activities such as gaining a food handling certificate, barista-style coffee making, obtaining a first aid certificate, preparing resumes and inductions. They will also participate in two camping experiences in addition to their usual Year 9 studies. Throughout the program the aim is to develop students’ confidence, resilience, problem-solving skills and their ability to work as a member of a team.

I take this opportunity to welcome our newest member of staff, Mrs Ashleigh Dalton, who was recently appointed as a member of our Student Wellbeing Team. Ashleigh will take up her role in Term 2 alongside our College Chaplain, Ps Steve Shaw.