FROM THE COLLEGE PRINCIPAL

As Semester 1 draws to a close, it is a wonderful opportunity to reflect on all that has been achieved so far this year. Our College theme of Living and Learning with Courage and Heart, continues to inspire our community. Visiting camps this week has afforded me the opportunity to witness courage, joy, and laughter. We are so blessed in our community that our staff recognise the importance of such programs that enable getting outdoors, strengthening connections, and creating a stronger sense of belonging, amazing memories, and broadening of friendships.  I was also reminded just how strong the connection is in this College when visiting our past pupils and families in Papua New Guinea last week. This place holds a special place in their hearts, and Mr Cameran Triffett and I were able to assure them the College continues to grow and flourish.

I would also like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank Cameran Triffett, Amy Byrnes, Chris Pacey, and Dan Santarossa for acting up in roles to afford me the opportunity to take a short period of leave while I completed my MBA. I would also like to thank the College Leadership Team who bring passion and love to their roles, ensuring our College continues to thrive.  

We farewelled our STEM Trekkers this week, accompanied by Amy Byrnes and Chris Pacey, who jetted off to the US for an experience of a lifetime, immersing themselves in astronaut training at NASA Space Camp in Huntsville, Alabama. They are also visiting the Kennedy Space Centre and San Diego.

In the last week of the June/July holidays our very talented College Choir will head to Auckland, New Zealand to compete in the World Choir Games, accompanied by John Goulter, Rachel Cairns, and Conni Mosch. We know they will do themselves and their College proud.

Year 11 Leadership Program

Recently I presented to the Year 11 cohort on the gift of leadership. Throughout the workshop I led them through a reflective process using the Mercy values and how we can all live, learn and lead with greater hope, joy, compassion, respect, justice, and integrity. As the leaders and changemakers of tomorrow, these young women all can engage more deeply in the journey of leadership throughout their senior year, helping to prepare them for future opportunities. I explained that whilst some will wear a prefect badge, all of them will be afforded the responsibility to care for and nurture our College community.

I wish you all a safe, restful, and joy-filled break. God bless and wish everyone all the best for the start of Term 3 which begins on Tuesday 16 July.  

Amber Hauff

COLLEGE PRINCIPAL