As we come to the end of another term, I want to take a moment to reflect on the many achievements and successes that have taken place at our school over the past few months. I am proud to report that we have much to celebrate.

Academically, our teachers have continued to work tirelessly to ensure that every student receives a high-quality and equitable education. They have, and continue to show, incredible resilience, flexibility, and dedication to delivering curriculum that provides the opportunity for all students to experience success. I want to thank our dedicated staff for their tireless efforts throughout the term.

Our students continue to show strong commitment to their cocurricular and extracurricular activities. This term we have joined the Queensland Futsal League, and continued to have success on the field with Rugby League. Our Fuse Cup representatives came 2nd place in their competition and we held our first Theatre Sports Competition. Our Excellence Programs have continued their representation beyond the school gates and we wish our Gen-Stem students the best of luck with their upcoming Grand Prix in Gladstone. This is to name a few of the wonderful opportunities students have had this term. 

We inducted our 2023 Student Ambassadors this week, and for the first time in our College history we were able to have students join the Gold Coast Northern Collegiate Year 10 Leadership Program. 

This week we met with representatives from UMS, our uniform supplier. We have been working with UMS for the better part of 6 months now designing possible options for our Senior Secondary Year 11 & 12 college uniform. In week 1 of next term all families will be emailed a link to a survey asking for your input into the final decision. Below are three options for your consideration over the holiday break. 

A quick reminder also to our families that students are required to wear the official school jacket or jumper should they feel cold. The new, warmer jacket option is now available for purchase at our uniform shop.

Today we held our annual Cross Country on college grounds. It was a fantastic day for our students. While many competed in the official competition, we also had students participating in a fun run, rotational activities and the ever popular tug of war. Thank you to our College Sports Co-ordinator Dane Watmuff for his organisation of the event, our P&C for their refreshment stall and our Year 10 NC Leaders for the slushies! Yes, we did have an unexpected visitor during our race, with a snake (variety unconfirmed) joining us on track. The track was altered and the safety of students prioritised in line with our risk assessment protocols.