STRONG MINDS,
GENTLE HEARTS

News from Frazer Rigby
Deputy Principal

At Saints we are part of an educational vision that has at its heart a desire to strive for excellence and offer opportunities to students that will assist them to become "good Christians and good citizens". Openness, gratitude, acceptance and readiness to listen are important qualities in our day-to-day existence here at the College. At this point in the Term, I encourage students to actively embrace these qualities.

It is important to pause and examine our energy levels and refocus our attention on study, classroom activities and behaviour. It is pleasing from my perspective that the tone of the College continues to be positive. It is a credit to students that they continue to remain focused. As we move towards the end of the term, as assessments become due and exams loom, it is essential that students from Years 7 to Year 12 make a conscious effort to not only maintain but to reinvigorate their efforts.

Parents have a key role to play in this by continuing to take an interest in their son’s work and activities, through positive reinforcement and encouragement. Our teachers and other staff have an obligation to support parents by providing meaningful opportunities for students to learn, by making learning accessible, and by teaching the students creatively as well. Thank you, parents, carers and teachers, for all your efforts and support of college guidelines and expectations as we continue together in partnership, for the benefit of your sons.

College Walkathon

Interhouse carnivals and significant college events are an integral part of Saints life and an opportunity for all students to be involved in sport and/or community building. The walkathon, held yesterday, was a wonderful college community event. The boys are to be congratulated on their positive attitude and respectful behaviour as they navigated 12 kilometres around Cairns, including the Esplanade.