It was National Sorry Day on Friday last week, and the indigenous round of AFL football. Why the interest in a ‘Sorry Day’?  Following are my own reflections and opinions. The point of sharing my…

Dear Parents, If you believe that children are made in the image of God, then you will see the value of a child’s life, a person’s life, as being infinitely precious and valuable. This belief…

Dear Parents, What do sugar and education have in common? The answer is that recently, they both have been increasingly scrutinised, by looking at what they create, and/or what they cause. The score card on…

Dear Parents, I hope you and your family have a fun-tastic, re-creational time together during the school holidays. During this last week, (and in the week ahead), members of our school leadership team have been…

RESEARCH ON THE FACTORS FOR SCHOOL SUCCESS Helping our young people thrive at SCBC. At SCBC, there are 4 strategic areas helping to optimize educational success for our students; individually and collectively: 1 – STUDENT…

Dear Parents, NEW GROWTH – NEW BUILDINGS – NEW OPPORTUNITIES It’s very exciting to share with you that Stage 1A, of a 5-Stage redevelopment plan, is beginning within the next month. It will be finished…

Dear Parents, Our school community has come alive with the sounds of shared laughter, heart melting smiles, and positive expectations. Your children create a delightful joy. Last year’s Class of 2016 are congratulated for achieving…

TURNING POINTS Have you ever heard of ‘The Scatman’? He was famously known to write that his “greatest problem has become my greatest asset.” He’s in his element scat-singing in this YouTube clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6oXW_YiV6g   NB:…

Our Secondary Principal Mr Oates was out early this week, giving his skateboard a workout at his local skate park. In addition to being very clever in both Chemistry and Physics, Mr Oates is a…

FOCUS ON EFFECTIVE LEARNING Occam’s Razor … More things should not be used (or done) than are necessary. Sounds very similar to: ‘Keep it simple.’ The principle of Occam’s Razor is helpful for all students;…

Dear Parents, Together, we have high expectations at SCBC; spiritually, academically, socially, emotionally, and in physical pursuits. The bar of expectations is rising. I want every student to experience a growing, intrinsic desire to achieve…

Dear Parents, Since writing to you a fortnight ago, two events of significance have transpired. Most importantly, our Year 12’s concluded their compulsory schooling with a Graduation Ceremony. We had a meal together, presented awards,…

What one attribute would you hope for all SCBC students? For me, it is the strength of kindness. I write to you after watching SCBC win 3 end of season grand finals. I saw a…

Dear Parents, I have the pleasure of meeting with all Year 12’s over lunch before they graduate. Each week, a small group (approx 5 – 7) meet me in the college foyer, then we walk…

Dear Parents, I’ve set out to write about the way respect can be experienced between males and females. I realise that in the current climate, gender differentiation is not politically correct. I will write about…