Principal 3/11: Navigating the Journey of Parenting
As a parent of three children in their 20s, I must admit that I still find myself learning new things about my role as a father. While the learning curve may not be as steep as when our first child entered our household, there are still new twists and turns to navigate. I feel very […]
Primary 3/11: Developing Problem-Solving Skills
Dear Parents and Carers, This fortnight, we are focusing on problem-solving skills. During our morning assemblies, we have been encouraging students to adopt the Second Step ‘Problem-Solving Steps’ method. This is a simple tool to help students to problem solve using the acronym S.T.E.P: Say the problem – without blame Think of solutions – that […]
High School 3/11: Students learning about Servant Leadership
As students learn, our desire and aim is to provide experiences that will allow them to develop and flourish throughout their whole lives, not just in their academic pursuits. We desire to see our students with attributes that are pleasing to God and serve to benefit both the individual and the broader community. One of […]
3/11: Mathematics Success: From Primary Triumphs to High School Excellence
Mathematics Competition Highlights Primary School Congratulations to students from Grades 3 – 6 who participated in Times Tables Rocks Stars, ‘Oz Rocks’ National online Times Tables competition. We had some amazing results! WCCS: 1st Overall Highest Scoring School across Australia 6MR: 3rd Highest Scoring Class in Australia Isaiah Leiva, Year 5 : Highest Scoring Student […]
3/11: Whole School Bus Reminder
Dear Parents / Carers, As we endeavour to work with you to ensure that your child is safe whilst traveling to and from school, we would ask that you go over these rules with your child on a regular basis. At the end of the day, students need to go straight to the bus bay, […]
High School 20/10: Connecting Students and Seniors: The Impact of Service Learning
What is Service Learning, and why is it a part of the Student Wellbeing program? Service Learning connects learning with meaningful, authentic service in the school, local and global community. School community members are given opportunities to learn and understand the needs of others; and apply these in the context of a service […]
Principal 20/10: Term 4 begins: Events, exams and online safety
Welcome to this last term of the year. Term 4 is always a whirlwind of activity relating to formal schooling and events along with planning for the new year. Firstly, a quick rundown on what has been happening and a number of events to mark down in the calendar. Last week, we celebrated Grandparents Day […]
Primary 20/10: Emotion management and ‘Loose Parts Play’ update
Above: Photo from our recent Book Week Years 3-6 parade. See below for more photos. Second Step For the first couple of weeks of this term, our school wide theme for Second Step is emotion management. In our morning announcements, we’ll be prompting students to notice their own feelings by paying attention to clues in […]
High School 15/9: Oh the places you’ll go!
A very wise man, Dr. Seuss once said “You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. You’re on your own. And you know what you know. And you are the one who’ll decide where to go…”. I always love this time of year; […]
Primary 15/9: Empathy and compassion
Dear Parents and Caregivers, Over the last few weeks, the students have been exploring the concept of empathy. In Galatians 6:2 it reads, “Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way, you will fulfil the law of Christ.” During our morning assemblies, we take a moment to explain and remind the students about empathy (the ability to […]