The View

Friday, 02 May 2025

Screens Down. Heads Up!
In a world where screens are ever-present it’s more important than ever to create opportunities for our children to take regular breaks from their devices. While technology offers incredible learning opportunities, entertainment and convenience, the constant stream of digital input can often overwhelm, overstimulate, and disconnect children (and adults) from...
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Friday, 11 Apr 2025

When Love Gives Life
Some moments in life are etched into our memories forever. When I was 19 years old, my mum received the life-changing gift of a donor kidney. As we waited anxiously for her surgery to begin, we were told the kidney had been harvested and was on its way from South...
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Friday, 04 Apr 2025

Holding Space and Showing Grace: The Art of Growing Great Humans
Picture this: you’re in the supermarket, and a toddler is mid-meltdown in aisle three; feet stomping, can throwing and ear-piercing screams overwhelm your senses. You instinctively turn your head and see their parent looking like they’ve survived a minor cyclone, doing their best to calm the storm. Your eyes lock....
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Friday, 28 Mar 2025

They Grow Up So Fast
This past weekend, my family enjoyed having lunch on Saturday with the grandparents at their home. We intentionally seek to do this each week. Heading to Grandma’s and Grandpa’s is something we all look forward to. With the meal and clean up over, the kids settled into play as the...
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Friday, 21 Mar 2025

Empowering Others
Last week, the Campus Ministry team had the privilege of assisting our fabulous Year 12s as they ran their Week of Worship. It was so great to see all their hard work finally come to fruition after the many hours put in behind the scenes.  The truth is the whole...
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Friday, 14 Mar 2025

"Do what you want to do, be what you want to be."
In today’s world, the road to a successful career looks different for everyone—and that’s something to celebrate. Unlike the past, where careers followed rigid, predictable paths, students today have more freedom and opportunity than ever before. Whether they're aiming for university, a trade, a creative pursuit, or launching their own...
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Friday, 07 Mar 2025

The Power of Language, Learning, and Leadership
As a teacher and Stage 6 Coordinator, I have dedicated many years to teaching languages. In today’s world, where online translation apps are prevalent, many wonder about the relevance of learning a language. My passion for languages goes beyond mere communication; it is deeply intertwined with culture and traditions. I...
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Friday, 28 Feb 2025

2025 Chapel Themes
This year, our Secondary Chapel theme is Mosaic. A mosaic is made up of different pieces, each unique in shape, colour, and size. When all the pieces are put together, they form a beautiful picture. In the same way, our lives are made up of different experiences, strengths, and people....
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Friday, 21 Feb 2025

Year 7 & 12: A Journey of Growth and Teamwork
Year 12 students first embarked on their journey at Crosslands as Year 7 students in 2020, and now, as they approach the end of their high school years, they returned to Crosslands to reflect on how they have grown. Meanwhile, the Year 7 cohort of 2025 attended their first camp...
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