From the Principal

Thank you to everyone for their support and encouragement again this term. It has been a most successful start to 2025 with highlights including the launch of the 2025-2027 Strategic Plan; a magical day with Queen Nanasipau’u and the Tongan delegation marking the commencement of our partnership with Queen Salote College; Susan McLean’s thought-provoking parent presentation; International night; student achievements across a wide range of pursuits; and a school wide focus on academics and student engagement in learning.

Yesterday I shared our academic improvement plan, much of which has already been actioned. The efforts of our remarkable teachers, educational leaders, and executive in getting the plan developed and implemented in such a short time is nothing short of remarkable.

Looking to the future, our Masterplanning review is well underway, and we have reached the 90% design completion stage of the Performing Arts and Sports Centre project and await approval of our development application.

On the learning futures front, our AI Task force is trialling a number of exciting, innovative projects which led to Steven Swarts our Head of IT being invited to attend an exclusive executive briefing at Microsoft’s headquarters in Redmond, Seattle last month. This visit provided valuable insights into Microsoft’s latest technological advancements and strategic initiatives for the education sector.

The agenda covered cloud computing, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and digital transformation and highlights included presentations on practical classroom applications of Microsoft Azure, Office 365, and AI-driven analytics. Success stories demonstrated how schools have used these technologies to improve student outcomes and streamline administration.

We are very proud to be at the forefront of the AI in education agenda and look forward to sharing our plans in the second half of the year. However, our 2025-2027 strategic plan is clear in directing us to effective and positive use of technology and this is uppermost in our minds as we move forward.

I hope that all our students have a wonderful break and that the Easter holidays bring some time for your family to connect and enjoy each other’s company. I look forward to seeing everyone smartly dressed in their Winter Uniforms for the start of Term 2 on Tuesday April 29.

– Lisa Moloney 
Principal