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Monday, 03 July 2023

Literacy Matters a Lot!

WORDS - Catherine Hallewell – Head of English We are very fortunate to enjoy a collective approach to encouraging students’ literacy growth, with the entire secondary staff taking ownership and working together to foster ever-increasing literacy outcomes. 1. For staff and all students (by staff)  Late in 2020, a Literacy...
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Thursday, 22 June 2023

Play - a Platform for finding Excitement and Joy in Learning

Playful learning allows for children to explore the unknown with wonder and curiosity to gain meaning and context of their world. It leads to learning as it empowers the child to choose, take ownership and autonomy as they engage with resources and with others. Play is a platform for finding...
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Wednesday, 21 June 2023

Global Elite Sports Conference 2023

Now in its fifth consecutive year, this prestigious gathering, formerly known as the Gold Coast Elite Sports Conference, aims to unite, educate, and inspire individuals who possess an unwavering passion for sports. The Global Elite Sports Conference brings together esteemed speakers from various sporting sectors and leagues worldwide, including the...
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Wednesday, 21 June 2023

“Breaking Free” with James Petersen

The program, presented by renowned motivational speaker James Petersen, aimed to empower young minds, instill resilience, and foster personal growth. Petersen, known for his impactful talks and innovative approaches to student development, brought his expertise to our school, leaving an indelible mark on the young audience. Petersen's "Breaking Free" school...
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Monday, 19 June 2023

Gold Coast Big Ideas Challenge

Powered by Future Anything and supported by the Department of Tourism, Innovation, and Sport, this was a transformative experience for these young minds as they immersed themselves in a day filled with listening, learning, and doing. The Gold Coast Big Ideas Challenge provided a unique platform for our students to...
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Monday, 19 June 2023

Engagement in Maths

WORDS - Allison Beeforth, Mathematics Teacher
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Friday, 16 June 2023

Meet Belinda Stephen - Health & Physical Education Teacher and Former Elite Athlete

Belinda's passion for athletics ignited at the age of 8 when she began competing in Townsville Centrals Little Athletics. Her talent was recognised early on, and by the age of 10, she was already selected for her first Queensland team. Over the course of more than a decade, Belinda proudly...
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Friday, 16 June 2023

Ponytail Project 2023

The Ponytail Project is a remarkable initiative that empowers individuals to make a tangible impact in the fight against cancer. This inspiring project encourages participants to fundraise and grow out their hair which will then be cut and donated to make wigs for cancer patients undergoing treatment.  It also serves...
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Wednesday, 14 June 2023

Junior Ethics Olympiad: Nurturing Ethical Awareness and Critical Thinking Skills

The Ethics Olympiad is a distinctive National competition that encourages students to collaboratively analyse and discuss real-life ethical issues. Unlike traditional debates, participants do not take on assigned opposing views. Instead, they defend their own positions and are evaluated on their ability to think deeply, carefully, and perceptively about the ethical...
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