From the College Principal

As Semester 1 draws to a close, I have been reflecting on all that has been achieved so far this year. Through the lens of our 2026 theme of ‘Unite with Purpose, Act with Courage’ I am reminded of the collective joy and impact that comes from a strong and positive partnership between the College and home. I would like to sincerely thank our families for their ongoing support and commitment to this community. 

The College Leadership Team have been bringing their energy and purpose to the final stages of the design and development of the new strategic plan. With key feedback drawn from students and families in the 2025 community-wide surveys and subsequent staff and student workshops and focus groups, the next plan is certainly shaping up to be a bold and exciting promise to lead this community through the next chapter. I am working towards launching this at the Celebration of Excellence Evening on Thursday 22 October 2026. 

There has also been considerable work done to activate the new 10 Year Masterplan, with Stage One, encompassing the Junior School Playground redevelopment, scheduled to be completed before the end of 2026. We are also well underway in preparation to deliver Stage 1, a contemporary Exercise Science and Innovation Centre in the next couple of years. Smaller internal refit/redesign projects will also be carried out over the next phase to further enhance and update various learning and gathering spaces for staff and students around the campus. 

Semester 1 has also provided so many opportunities for strengthening connections and engagement via various events and gatherings and look forward to many more in Semester 2. The heart and strength of this community is always the people. Back to Shorncliffe Day was an excellent example of how our whole community comes together in a way that is both joyful and familiar. This is a showcase day defined by warm hospitality, proud sportsmanship, musical talent, and a celebration of the shared spirit that makes our College such a special place to be a part of. Thank you to all of the staff and volunteers who helped bring this day to life. The unwavering commitment to creating a place of belonging and shared mission and identity among students, teachers, staff and families remains strong. As we journey towards the end of 2026, we will have more opportunities for families to connect with staff and other families. 

I am aware we have some College domestic tours happening this mid-year winter break. Our musicians are heading up to the Sunshine Coast for a Music Camp, and a small group of staff and students are undertaking an immersion to Cherbourg. I am also looking forward to cheering on our 2026 Confraternity Team at the carnival hosted by Marist College Ashgrove in Brisbane this year. We hope to draw large crowds of support for our athletes representing the Green and Gold with all key information (Draw and Live stream links) easily found by using the main website:  Home - Queensland Independent Secondary Schools Rugby League. I am also mindful we have so many boys competing and performing at a range of events and activities over this break and wish them all well in their pursuits. I wish anyone travelling as part of these activities a safe journey and look forward to hearing all the exciting stories. I would also like to extend my sincere thanks to all the staff who generously volunteer for these activities, sacrificing time spent with their own families to help support our young men to benefit from such wonderful experiences. 

Thanks again to everyone for such an incredible semester filled with so much joy, energy and success. I look forward to welcoming our students back for Term 3 and the exciting semester ahead. 

Live Jesus in Our Hearts!