Wellbeing 

Welcome to the Wellbeing report for the final time this term. The holidays are here after a very busy and productive term 1. It has been a jam-packed schedule that has seen a plethora of growth opportunities, broadening horizons, and creating for the future. 

The holidays should rightly be a time for rest and recharging for the next stanza in the school year. It should also be a time for reflection. I challenge our young people to reflect on the past term and their engagement. What messages did they heed? What goals did they reach and what will they endeavour to do with the possibilities that present in term two?

As we look to create belonging, share success and strive for our excellence, how will they take responsibility for their learning and the learning of others? At times, we look to excuse ourselves from responsibility by pointing in a variety of directions. We seek to apportion blame. It’s not my fault. It's, the teacher’s fault, my peers won’t let me learn. I say to all our students, take control of your destiny. Take a no-blame approach. Ask yourself, how can I be better? What is the best version of myself, and am I brave enough to pursue it?

Our young people are never in a better situation than school to be supported in creating great opportunities for their future. 

So, I challenge families to have those conversations over the break. Challenge the motivation of your young people. Inspire them with the possibilities that await those who strive to be the best version of themselves.

Uniform Term Two

As the end of the term is upon us, I wanted to remind the community of the change of uniform for the winter months. Students will be required to wear their winter uniform, which includes the College Blazer, being worn to and from school.  Also, the pants option for the whole school is now the grey pants which can be purchased through our uniform supplier, David's Menswear. Girls who have purchased the blue pants can continue to wear them for this year; however will need to move to the grey pants in 2027.

Harmony Week Celebrations

Harmony Week is an annual celebration of Australia’s cultural diversity and the benefits it brings to the Australian community. This year Harmony Week was held from Monday 16 March to Sunday 22 March 2026. This included the United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (IDERD) on Saturday 21 March 2026. It is an Australian Government initiative led by the Department of Home Affairs.​

Since 1999, more than 80,000 Harmony Week events have been held across Australia in:

• childcare centres
• schools
• community groups
• churches
• businesses and
• federal, state and local government agencies.

Harmony Week is a time to celebrate that Australia is one of the most successful multicultural societies in the world. It is about inclusiveness, respect and belonging for all Australians, regardless of cultural or linguistic background, united by a set of core Australian values.

Our cultural diversity

Our cultural diversity is one of our greatest strengths and is at the heart of who we are. It makes Australia a great place to live.

Building on over 65,000 years of First Nations cultures, Australia has become home to migrants from nearly 300 different ancestries. Australia’s immigration history has helped build our modern nation.

An integrated multicultural Australia is an integral part of our national identity. All people who migrate to Australia bring with them some of their own cultural and religious traditions. They also take on many new traditions. Collectively, these traditions have enriched our nation.

Celebrating our diversity and Orange for Harmony Week

Coming together as an inclusive multicultural community will be a theme over the coming months celebrated through our SEED program. Students will partake ina  number of activities including some research on where their ancestors came from, helping them understand we all started somewhere and in many cases our ancestry is far from these shores.

To show your support for cultural diversity and an inclusive Australia many of our staff wore  something orange, the official colour of Harmony Week. This prompted students to question straff and started many a conversation creating in creased awareness.

Orange is the colour chosen to represent Harmony Week. Traditionally, orange signifies social communication and meaningful conversations. It also relates to the freedom of ideas and encouragement of mutual respect. 

School TV

Shaping Healthy Masculinity

In today's fast-moving world, many boys are struggling to find direction. Even well-meaning online searches about fitness, confidence or relationships can lead them to content that promotes rigid or unhealthy ideas about masculinity. The critically acclaimed TV show 'Adolescence' has brought fresh attention to this issue, highlighting how boys are often exposed to messages that glorify toughness and dominance, while dismissing empathy and emotional openness.

These outdated beliefs can limit emotional growth and impact how boys relate to others - with real consequences in schools, homes and communities. That's why it's more important than ever to guide boys with care, clarity and connection.

By offering healthier role models, safe spaces to talk, and encouraging respectful friendships - especially across genders - we can help boys develop the confidence, empathy and relationship skills they need to thrive.

This special report calls for a cultural shift and advocates for curiosity-driven dialogue that builds trust and critical thinking. The goal is to raise boys who are not just resistant to harmful influences, but actively capable of questioning and rejecting them. 

I hope you all enjoy a well-deserved break and a Happy and Holy Easter.

Anthony Robbins 

Deputy Principal Learning and Wellbeing