Up, Up and Away!

We are enjoying an amazing day at OLSCC for UP Day today, as our students are experiencing a day in the life of next year.  They are meeting their teachers, learning routines, transitions and expectations, as well as engaging in the curriculum of their 2020 classes.  I saw some Senior Years students loaning their texts for next year so they can get a head start in the new QCE system, and we were very blessed to have special visits from Miss McDuff (Year 6M) and Miss Parker (Year 9/10 Maths/Science/STEM and HPE) who have begun their work with their classes.  Although this is quite a logistical nightmare for the College and demands that we have our class lists and timetables organised considerably earlier than other Colleges, the rewards of the day are well and truly worth it.

There have been dozens of new students enjoying the day with their new classmates and they have all been welcomed warmly into the College community.  After speaking to many of the new and existing students, it is surely appreciated that they can get a thorough understanding of their teachers, expectations and just all the ins and outs of what life in 2020 will look like.

Thanks to all the staff who have made today such a success for our students.

Carols Tomorrow

It is exciting to see all the preparations being finalised for the Christmas Carols evening.  This exciting event will be an excellent opportunity for our community to come together and share dinner, a drink and the Christmas Carols as presented by the students and staff at OLSCC.  A huge thanks to all of the teachers, especially the music teachers, who have been working tirelessly to get the student performances up to scratch, as well as the support and grounds staff who are making the magic happen to ensure everything is ready to go. Although I can’t be here for the evening, I can’t wait to hear of its success.

Farewell Year 11

Tomorrow we farewell the Year 10 and 11 students as they finish their academic year.  Congratulations to all Year 11 students who have now officially made it through the first year of the new QCE system in Queensland.  The Prefect group has already begun planning a session for 2020 Year 11 students and their families to share some insight into the challenges and tricks of the trade for achieving success in Year 11. As many of these students already have their texts for 2020, I guess one of the tricks is to be well prepared.

Peter Cuskelly

Principal