As I sit to write this newsletter article, I am looking over the Ag Plot at PCS and thinking about where we have come from and the progress that has been made in my time here. When I started at…
It was lovely to spend time, despite the windy conditions, celebrating Father’s Day with Dads, Grandads and special father figures this morning at school. It was all about creating memories and special moments together that will last a lifetime. Sharing…
A few days ago, I took my Year 5 class to the Makerspace for a STEM lesson. The activity was pretty straightforward: combine a few pieces of dowel and plastic to create a racing car, use a couple of rubber…
The great thing about working as a part of a team is seeing what each person adds to the group and the value that they provide to the big picture. I am blessed to work in a wonderful team of…
The past couple of weeks have just been fantastic if you’re a fan of the Olympics! But even if you’re not, I can’t imagine how anyone couldn’t be impressed by the skill, dedication and sportsmanship that’s been on display. There’s…
At the Atlanta Olympics in 1996, American sprinter Michael Johnson lined up in the final of the men’s 400m. Having already won the 200m, Johnson was about to attempt something that had never been done before; to be the first…
For the last two weeks in Chapel we have been exploring how kids view themselves, how they build confidence and how they are affected by others. I have been lucky enough to work with two fantastic groups of students from…
There is a wonderful story of integrity found in the Bible in Daniel Chapter 3. It’s a classic Sunday School lesson and one that amazes people the first time they hear it and the 300th time they hear it because…
This week I have been on a trip down memory lane. Unfortunately, I lost a long-time family friend this week and I have spent some time with my family reminiscing about the ‘good-old-days’. When I was at Mum and Dad’s…
As a PE teacher I get to work alongside students and teach a variety of sports and activities. The variety of sports is quite diverse as are the rules that apply to each of them. When we mention rules, sometimes they…
