From the Principal 

This term we have taken several important steps to advance our ‘culture of learning’ right through from our Early Learning Centre to Year 12.  I am thrilled to see evidence that our student body has improved both their personal organisation and their commitment to completing homework.  These are small but vital steps that will enable every child to work towards ‘exceeding expectations’.

As we continue to ‘celebrate learning’ in our 150th year, I wish to emphasise the importance of discipline in all that we do.  Sadly, discipline has a very punitive connotation in today’s society. Yet, the origins of the term, are much different. Discipline derives from the Latin, discipulus, which literally means, “to learn”. At College we value discipline because it enables us to explicitly teach our students how to study, learn, train, and apply a system of standards.  Discipline is not rules, regulations, or punishment. It is not compliance, obedience, or enforcement. It is not rigid, boring, or always doing the same thing.  Discipline is not something others do to you. Discipline is something you do for yourself. 

Today at the Senior School, we launched ‘On TRAK’ to help assist those who are yet to discover the necessary ‘discipline’ required to reach their potential.  Mentors will share more about this important new initiative at Student/Mentor/Parent meetings next Thursday, 3 March from 4.00pm.

College vision - looking ahead 

As we conclude our 2018-2022 strategic plan, I invite all interested parents and friends to attend a workshop at 5pm on Thursday 10 March in the Da Vinci Room (myPEC) to explore our College vision for the next decade. Light refreshments will be provided as the Head of Junior School, Stephen Nelson and I share our Executive’s best thinking. We seek your input and would appreciate your time and consideration.  

We want every College student to be known, valued and challenged. We work in partnership with you to achieve this goal.

Dr Andrew Hirst