Out and About

Indonesia Service-Learning Trip 

During the school holidays, a group of Endeavour College students, accompanied by Principal Richard Baird, Belinda Willcocks and Service Learning Leader Helen Carter, embarked on a meaningful service-learning journey to North Sumatra, Indonesia.

The heart of our journey was the opportunity to reconnect with our three Indonesian partner schools in Pematangsiantar, strengthening the friendships and relationships developed over the years. Our students enthusiastically embraced their roles as teachers, preparing and delivering English lessons, leading interactive activities and engaging with Indonesian students of all ages.

Through songs, games, conversations and shared learning experiences, language barriers quickly disappeared as friendships developed and confidence grew. It was wonderful to see our students stepping outside their comfort zones, demonstrating leadership, supporting one another and building genuine connections with their Indonesian peers.

The warmth, hospitality and appreciation shown by our Indonesian friends reminded us that service learning is not simply about what we give to others, but also about what we learn from those we meet. These experiences encouraged our students to develop a deeper understanding of different cultures and recognise the importance of compassion, kindness and serving others.

Our journey also included a visit to the beautiful Lake Toba, providing time for reflection and an opportunity to appreciate the rich culture and natural beauty of Indonesia. We then travelled to Singapore, where students enjoyed an exciting visit to Universal Studios, creating wonderful memories and celebrating the friendships formed throughout the journey.

Throughout the trip, our students demonstrated the Endeavour Way values of Love, Forgiveness, Courage and Hope. We are incredibly proud of the way they embraced this opportunity, recognising that service is not simply something we do, but a way of living out our faith through love, compassion and action.

Helen Carter

Service Learning Leader

SACSA Table Tennis

This year Endeavour sent seven teams to SACSA Table Tennis across years 7 through to 10. 

Our Year 7/8 and Year 9/10 table tennis teams represented Endeavour College with great effort and determination at this year’s SACSA Table Tennis competition, with plenty of close matches, strong performances and some fantastic results across both the gold and silver competitions. 

Year 7/8 Boys Gold had a strong start, winning both of their pool matches to progress to the championship pool stage. After finishing with one win and one loss in the next stage, the boys qualified for the third-place playoff, narrowly missing out to finish fourth overall. 

The Year 7/8 Boys Silver team also performed well, winning two of their three pool matches to advance to the finals. They secured an impressive 3–0 quarter-final victory before suffering a narrow 2–1 loss in the semi-final. Unfortunately, the boys were unable to secure third place, finishing fourth in the silver competition. 

Our Year 7/8 Girls produced an outstanding comeback after losing their opening match, winning their next three games to progress through the pool stages and into the grand final. In a hard-fought game, the girls fell just short, earning a well-deserved silver medal.

In the Year 9/10 competition, the Boys Gold team showed great determination despite a challenging pool stage, which included some excellent table tennis and several tough matches. Moving into the 7th–9th playoff, the boys finished strongly, winning both of their final matches 3–0 to secure seventh place overall. 

The Year 9/10 Boys Silver team was our highlight team of the tournament. After finishing the group stage with one win and one loss, the boys lifted their performance in the championship pool, winning both matches to qualify for the grand final. They saved their best performance for last, claiming a dominant 3–0 victory to bring home the gold medal in the silver competition. Congratulations to the boys on a fantastic result! 

Our Year 9/10 Girls Gold team faced a difficult pool stage, suffering two narrow 2–1 defeats. Despite the setbacks, the girls bounced back in the next stage to claim a win and finish seventh overall. Finally, the Year 9/10 Girls Silver team battled hard throughout the competition, securing one group-stage win and pushing their opponents in several close matches. 

With the competition ladder incredibly tight, the girls qualified for the third-place playoff but unfortunately fell short, finishing fourth in the silver competition. 

Congratulations to all students who represented Endeavour College. Across both age groups and competitions, our teams demonstrated resilience, sportsmanship and a willingness to compete right to the final point. Well done to everyone involved!

Lachlan Williams

PE & Sports Support Officer