The View

Friday, 06 Mar 2026

Growth Takes Time
I wouldn’t call myself an avid gardener, but I do love the simple joy of coaxing tiny seeds into a bunch of flowers for my kitchen table. The only problem is, I’m a bit impatient. I check on them every day, knowing full well that they haven’t changed much overnight,...
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Friday, 27 Feb 2026

Parenting: The Steepest Climb of All
As I watched Alex Honnold free-solo climb the iconic Taipei 101 skyscraper—without ropes or safety equipment—I found myself gasping, holding my breath in sheer disbelief. The bravery, focus, and discipline required seemed almost beyond human capacity. I couldn’t help but wonder: What kind of mental training, not to mention physical...
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Friday, 20 Feb 2026

Challenge Matters
In a world where comfort and convenience are often just a click away, it can be easy to forget how important it is for young people to be challenged. Challenge is not something to be avoided; it is something to be embraced. Being challenged physically, emotionally, and socially plays a...
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Friday, 13 Feb 2026

The Threads That Hold the Tapestry Together
How often have you watched a movie that truly leaves a lasting impact? I recently watched David at the cinema, and it was a wonderful film, full of meaning, depth, and an incredible soundtrack to tie it all together. One scene stood out to me in particular, where David’s mother...
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Friday, 06 Feb 2026

Belonging: More Than Fitting In
As a teenager in the 1990s, I owned a white pair of basketball boots with a bright green swoosh splashed down the side, just like everyone else did in one form or another. They had enormous tongues: thick, padded, and proudly sticking out well above the laces. From a distance,...
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Friday, 30 Jan 2026

Created to Contribute
Aboriginal speaker Eddy Kneebone once shared a powerful insight about traditional life among Aboriginal people living close to the land. He explained that each young person in the tribe was entrusted with a vital piece of knowledge; perhaps the location of a hidden waterhole, the medicinal properties of a certain...
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Thursday, 11 Dec 2025

Glory to God
As the words “Joyful, joyful” rang out across our campus and fireworks burst into the damp night sky, I experienced a moment of deep gratitude. Another beautiful Community Christmas Carols program had come to life. Throughout the evening, guests, families and performers shared how much they loved the atmosphere: the...
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Friday, 05 Dec 2025

Peace is Coming
It’s only fitting that the value we are focusing on as a school this week is 'peace'. I’m sure I am not the only one whose life is feeling anything but peaceful right now. For many of us, it’s arguably the busiest time of the year; trying to finish the...
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Friday, 28 Nov 2025

Choosing Responsibility When No One Is Watching
Recently, I watched a Year 7 student quietly walk through the locker bay after lunch. In his hand was a piece of rubbish that I knew wasn’t his. No one had asked him to pick it up. No teacher was nearby. No friends were watching. He just did it, and...
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