Head of Students News

Pastoral Events for Week 3 & 4 

Monday 19 October

• Year 7 Retreat 

Wednesday 21 October

• Year 12 House Farewells (student only event) 

Thursday 22 October

• Year 10 RACQ Driver Learner IQ student presentation
• Online Parent and Carer session with Kirra Pendergast for (Day for Daniel) - 6.30pm - 7.30pm

Friday 23 October

• Day for Daniel 

Thursday 29 October

• Year 11 Social (evening event) 

Friday 30 October  

• Senior Jersey sales close 

Year 7 Retreat 

Student Retreat: Discovering Who I Am and Living Life to the Full 

Our upcoming student retreat is an opportunity for students to step away from the busyness of everyday life, connect with others, and take some time to discover more about who they are and the person they are becoming. 

Throughout the retreat, students will explore their unique worth and value, their strengths, values and sense of identity, and the important role that relationships and role models play in shaping who they become. Through a combination of music, games, activities, discussion and personal reflection, students will be encouraged to consider not only “Who am I?” but also “Who am I being for others?” 

A key focus of the retreat is personal responsibility and accountability. Students will be challenged to recognise that the small choices they make each day can shape their character and influence those around them. They will explore the importance of surrounding themselves with people who build them up, standing by their values, and having the courage to make choices they can be proud of — even when those choices aren't always the easiest or most popular. 

The retreat will also provide an opportunity for students to reflect on the words of Jesus in John 10:10: “I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” Together, they will consider what it means to live a life marked by purpose, freedom, joy and a deeper understanding of the life God invites each of us to live. 

Students will have a modified timetable for the day. Students are to wear their House PE uniform and are required to bring their lunch and belongings to the Cyprian Pavilion by 8:35am. 

Day for Daniel 

Championing child safety across Australia, Day for Daniel is Australia’s largest national event dedicated to child safety education and awareness. It’s a day of action that promotes safer communities and empowers children to Recognise, React, and Report when they feel unsafe. On Thursday 22 October from 6:30pm – 7.30pm there will be a parent and carer information evening held. You are able to log into this discussion with Kirra Pendergast using the link below; 

Microsoft Teams meeting 

Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/45706174129935?p=RIdIhDEKT5VEAnAXdn 

Meeting ID: 457 061 741 299 35 

Passcode: Fw7Eo3ui 

Friday 23 October will be the Day for Daniel event where we encourage students to wear RED for the day. Rush house will be running a BBQ. More details to follow next week in the newsletter. 

Harold House Interim Acting Head of House 

Andrew Gibbs will be taking the position of Acting Head of House for Harold whilst Brendan Kiernan is on leave. Please direct any queries or concerns to gibbsa@marash.qld.edu.au.