From the Principal

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Are you a glass half-full person, or a glass half-empty person?   In an earlier Newsletter, I shared with you some research by Sonia Lyubomirsky (PhD). She suggests 50% (probably more) of our sense of wellbeing…


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On weekends throughout this year, I have been studying a Master in Applied Positive Psychology, as a means of connecting closer to empirically rigorous research that helps organisations and individuals increasingly flourish. Our college motto…


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Our Year 12’s are leaving I like to think they feel a deep sense of gratitude to you, their friends, and their teachers. As a community, we feel a deep sense of gratitude to God….



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This report includes a couple of recent wins. 2018 NAPLAN RESULTS As we would expect, SCBC’s results are predominantly above the national average. Taking a closer look, both Year 3 and Tear 9 spelling results…


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Supporting our Teachers Across the globe, Jesus is recognised as a great teacher. We can all be inspired when we are teaching others. In a 2017 book dedicated to affirming a ‘strengths-based approach’ to working,…


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Last Newsletter I shared with you a study linking spirituality with improved, self-reported well-being. We are a school community, inspired by Jesus Christ, to be our best selves in all areas of life, including our…


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Dear Parents, Wellbeing and Spirituality SCBC was initiated by Rockingham Baptist Church to be a blessing to our local community. Christianity is closely linked with wellbeing. Wellbeing is optimal health. The college is committed to…


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We are a community committed to reflecting the character of God. Our motto ‘rigorous minds and compassionate hearts’ is indicative of what we believe. From a science perspective, you may be interested in supportive observations…


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Nurturing what is best A famous Psychologist (Martin Seligman) describes an experience he had with his daughter, Nikki. Maybe you have had one of these experiences too? ‘The moment took place in my garden while…


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Dear Parents, Thank you for helping our children have a great start to our best term so far. I know I can speak for the whole community when I say that you are deeply appreciated. This year’s theme…


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What do Marriage at First Sight And Australian Cricket have in common? When cheating occurred, the general public made their position very clear; “It’s un-Australian!” I shared with students that doing the right thing (i.e….


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Community; it’s great for our children’s education. The below caption made me smile. We love seeing our children supported. (We don’t have dogs on campus, but we may have a much smaller, college-pet in the…


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Dear Parents, High aspirations; it’s contagious Last Newsletter, I shared coming into this year with a very strong sense of uplifting high aspirations for the educational journey for each of our students. We want our…


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Welcome to a great year at South Coast Baptist College, ‘Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are children born to one’s youth.’ (Psalm 127:4) It is a delight to be engaging with your…