{"id":5663,"date":"2025-05-30T09:58:41","date_gmt":"2025-05-29T23:58:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/spc-townsville\/?post_type=article&#038;p=5663"},"modified":"2025-05-30T15:08:57","modified_gmt":"2025-05-30T05:08:57","slug":"from-the-director-of-students-6","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/spc-townsville\/article\/from-the-director-of-students-6\/","title":{"rendered":"FROM THE DIRECTOR OF STUDENTS"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>As we move through Term 2, I want to take a moment to reflect on the many meaningful events and experiences we\u2019ve shared so far.<\/p>\n<p>This term, we commemorated ANZAC Day with deep respect and reflection, honouring the courage and sacrifice of those who served. We also celebrated the Interhouse Cross Country, Year 11 Pastoral Event, and National Reconciliation Week\u2014each one a powerful reminder of the strength of our community. Your participation, enthusiasm, and teamwork made these events truly special.<\/p>\n<p><strong>VALUES FOCUS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As we continue the term, let\u2019s recommit to our College values of Integrity and Joy. These values guide us toward a holistic education that prioritises both academic excellence and emotional wellbeing. Small choices \u2014 like arriving on time, wearing the correct uniform, and supporting one another \u2014 help build a stronger, more respectful community.<\/p>\n<p><strong>PASTORAL CARE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Please remember that our doors are always open. Whether you&#8217;re navigating academic pressure or personal challenges, support is available. Reach out to your Pastoral Leader, PC Teacher, or the Student Wellbeing Team \u2014 we&#8217;re here to help.<\/p>\n<p><strong>LOOKING AHEAD<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Some exciting events are just around the corner:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Interhouse Athletics Carnival \u2013 May 16\n<ul>\n<li>Please remember to bring your sport hat, water bottle and wear closed-in shoes for all events.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>School Camp (Years 7\u201311) \u2013 June 23\u201325<\/li>\n<li>Year 12 Retreat \u2013 June 24\u201325<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Begin preparing now by reviewing your packing list and checking for any required items.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5299 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2025\/03\/January-Headshots-11559-320x320.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"320\" height=\"320\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2025\/03\/January-Headshots-11559-320x320.jpg 320w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2025\/03\/January-Headshots-11559-1024x1024.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Kristen Armitage<\/h2>\n<p><strong>DIRECTOR OF STUDENTS<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As we move through Term 2, I want to take a moment to reflect on the many meaningful events and experiences we\u2019ve shared so far. This term, we commemorated ANZAC Day with deep respect and reflection, honouring the courage and sacrifice of those who served. We also celebrated the Interhouse Cross Country, Year 11 Pastoral [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":5297,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","article_category":[],"article_tag":[],"class_list":["post-5663","article","type-article","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/spc-townsville\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/article\/5663","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/spc-townsville\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/article"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/spc-townsville\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/article"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/spc-townsville\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5663"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/spc-townsville\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5297"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/spc-townsville\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5663"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"article_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/spc-townsville\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/article_category?post=5663"},{"taxonomy":"article_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/spc-townsville\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/article_tag?post=5663"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}