From the Pastoral Office
Year 11 Leadership Camp & Year 12 Retreat
Preparations are well underway for next week’s Year 11 Leadership Camp and Year 12 Retreat. Both of these events are significant milestones and have been carefully curated by Mr Lachlan Heshusius and Mr Paul Corfield.
We look forward to our Year 11 students diving deeper into their leadership journey, bonding with their House and sharing their vision for 2025. A particular highlight of the camp occurs on Tuesday evening when our parents and caregivers join us at Camp Laurence for Mass to celebrate this most significant point in not only their son’s Lauries Journey, but their own. Thanks to Heads of House for their work with the Year 11s.
An exceptionally significant few days ahead for our Year 12 students as they reflect on their journey so far, the journey ahead and the people who have journeyed with them. One day they will treasure the opportunity to retreat, reflect and enjoy the fellowship of friends and peers.
Week 10
The coming week sees our Senior students engaged in finalising assessment, Year 11 Leadership Camp, Year 12 Retreat and the Year 11 Semi Formal on Thursday evening. For our Middle School students, it is essential to note that whilst they will be engaged in finalising assessment, work will also begin on their Term 4 units. Whilst some students may try to convince you that all of their assessment have been completed and they can have days off, please continue to send your son to school. Aside from being present for the delivery of new content in their subjects, it is also an important part of their growth and development to understand that we see things through to the end and not ‘pull up stumps’ early. In addition to this, please be aware that students are not to sign out after their exams. Again, as learning is still continuing in Week 10 and new content being delivered, we don’t want students to begin Term 4 on the back foot.
Celebrating Service
Last week was another busy week with two significant events in Middle School. On Thursday night our Year 8 Fathers and Sons gathered for dinner and an evening of minute-to-win-it style games. In addition to this, we had over 70 students freely devote their entire student-free day last Friday to assist our Heads of House with the success of our Orientation Day which welcomed our 2025 Year 7 cohort to the College. I firmly believe that their presence and willingness to connect helped to extend welcome and ease anxiety within the younger boys. Sincere thanks to our 10 Middle School leaders and Year 11 students for their enthusiasm and work on the day.
Term 4 – Year 8 and Year 9 Camps
More information will be sent to you regarding the Year 9 camp in Week 2 (9 – 11 October) next term at Camp Laurence and our Year 8 camp at Noosa North Shore takes place in Week 4 (23 – 25 October). These are extremely enjoyable camps with a variety of fun activities that allow for student formation, building connections and resilience.
Best wishes for the week ahead as we count down to a well-earned break.
MS VANESSA BELL
Dean of Middle School