Mission Nutrition – A Day of Energy and Engagement

Friday’s Mission Nutrition event was a powerful reflection of the culture we continue to build on campus. Participation levels were outstanding, with student enthusiasm and active involvement clearly evident throughout the day. This is the type of environment many schools aim to create, and on Friday, we were living it.

Students engaged in a high-energy program, rotating through a range of activities designed to promote informed and healthy food choices. The day was dynamic, purposeful, and student-centred, with strong levels of curiosity and collaboration on display.

Our staff also embraced the opportunity to step beyond their usual classroom roles, delivering creative and engaging learning experiences that extended beyond their subject areas. This flexibility and commitment contributed significantly to the success of the day and reinforced the collective responsibility we share in supporting student learning and wellbeing.

A fantastic example of what can be achieved when participation, energy, and shared purpose come together.

Driving to School – Reminder for Parents and Senior Students

As more of our senior students begin driving to school, we would like to remind families that students must have the appropriate paperwork approved before they are permitted to drive to campus. This paperwork has been emailed to all Year 10, 11 and 12 students and parents. This process ensures we maintain accurate records and continue to support a safe school environment.

Safety remains our highest priority. We ask all drivers to be mindful of speed limits, particularly within designated school zones, and to drive with care and consideration at all times when entering and exiting the campus. Learner drivers must also clearly display L plates while on school grounds, in line with road safety requirements.

We appreciate your support in reinforcing these expectations and helping us maintain a safe and respectful environment for all members of our school community.

Uniform Reminder

We are noticing an increase in students wearing each other’s labelled uniform items. Please ensure your children are wearing their own clearly labelled clothing.

A reminder that hoodies are not to be worn with the formal school uniform. Students must also wear the approved PE shorts, no other colours or branded items are permitted.

The uniform shop remains open for fittings, and families are encouraged to take advantage of this. Please contact Administration to arrange an appointment time.

Thank you for your support in maintaining consistent and appropriate uniform standards.

Calling All Dads – Hour of Power

We invite all Dads, and Granddads, to be part of our Hour of Power!

If you are already on site dropping off or picking up, consider donating just one hour of your time to support our campus.

Whether it’s joining a class, spending time in the Learning Centre, or simply being present on the oval during lunchtime, your involvement makes a real difference. Your presence helps strengthen our school community and supports our students in meaningful ways.

Our CCS (Campus Community Support) program would greatly benefit from increased involvement, and we love seeing our Dads actively engaged in campus life. I thank the Dads on site who helped us out with yard duty last week when we were short staffed.

More information will be shared later this week about how you can formally get involved. In the meantime, feel free to reach out to Campus Administrators Tim Millott or Mark Chirnside for more details.

Reminder of Simpler Times

A recent reflection shared with us prompted a powerful reminder of how much our children’s world has changed over time. As we navigate a highly digital world, this serves as a gentle reminder of the importance of balance, relationships, and being present.

Once upon a time, a window was simply a square opening in a wall, and an application was something written on paper. A keyboard was a piano, and a mouse was just a small animal. A file belonged in an office drawer, and a hard drive was an uncomfortable road trip. Cut meant using a knife, and paste involved glue. A web was a spider’s home, and a virus meant a case of the flu. Apples and blackberries were simply fruit.

Last Friday's Mission Nutrition program was a 'laptop free' day and our students seemed to enjoy their screen free experience. Possibly with the new focus on food, we can look at how we can have less focus on our screens for optimum health.