Mr Steve Lobsey | Head of Secondary

I am sure all of our students and staff are thankful for a short week to start the term. Getting back into routine is always a challenge.

The reason for the short week is something we also need to be thankful for – Anzac Day was on Tuesday.  On our first day back we had a wonderful Service to remember the sacrifice our soldiers have made to protect us. The heroic gestures of people willing to sacrifice their own lives to save others resonates with us as a reflection of Jesus doing the same thing. We should be infinitely thankful for this, especially coming back from a holiday which started with Easter.

So there is much to be thankful for – our school, our families, the teachers at school the sacrifice of our soldiers and our Lord Jesus. Taking time to be thankful is important, not just to appreciate others but increasingly, science is linking gratitude with both mental and physical health – I would encourage you to research the benefits of gratitude if you would like to know more about this. Our brains are wired more for problem solving than appreciation and so being thankful often requires us to be intentional – to take time out of your day to think about what you are grateful for.

Updating Bus Details

It is very helpful for the college to know which bus your child catches to and/or from school. This information can assist staff know where students are and is especially helpful in an emergency. Please make sure your child's bus details are up to date on Parent Lounge.  

The one-minute video below shows you how to add or update bus details.

Please log into Parent Lounge, go to the Student Details menu, then click on Transport – Busways/Red Bus, then Update icon and select bus numbers from the drop-down menu and Submit Changes.

Chess Club

Chess Club is on Friday lunchtimes in B1. Come along for a game. Beginners to experienced players welcomed. Mr Wright