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The View

Friday, 08 Nov 2024

Lessons in Letting Go

It started with a simple patch of grass: a pristine, well-manicured lawn I took pride in, convinced it represented beauty and order in our backyard. But my wife - a true gardener at heart - saw potential beyond the uniform green. She saw a canvas for diversity; a place where...
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Friday, 01 Nov 2024

Being An Influencer

In a world saturated with social media influencers, the concept of 'influence' often conjures images of viral trends and online personas. However, when it comes to nurturing faith and spirituality, there exists a rich legacy of influential figures who have profoundly shaped Christianity. This term for Chapels, we look to...
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Friday, 25 Oct 2024

It's Not Good Luck... It's Hard Work!

Do you remember how nervous you were when you had to sit your final HSC exams? I certainly do. I recall putting so much pressure on myself that I woke up on the first morning of exams and couldn't stop vomiting. To this day, I don't know whether it was...
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Friday, 18 Oct 2024

Creating a Culture of Compassion

When we read the biblical accounts of Jesus’ life on earth we hear many times that Jesus 'had compassion'. But that is always the beginning of the story. Each time Jesus felt compassion for people he was driven to act. His compassion led him to heal, feed, restore sight, meet...
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Friday, 27 Sept 2024

Farewell Year 12

You made it! Parents, family, students, staff, and friends of our school—it's finally school holidays and the end of Term 3. This term has been packed full of fun and learning. Our students have shone for our school while serving the community, going on excursions, competing in sports, performing in...
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Friday, 20 Sept 2024

Hope in All Circumstances

Sport has always held a special place in my heart. As a child, my father and I would rise before dawn to watch the Olympic Games on our old black-and-white TV. There was something magical about witnessing peak human performance. Over the years, my admiration evolved into a deep respect...
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Friday, 13 Sept 2024

The Gift of Time

This year I was part of the STORMCo (Service To Others Really Matters) service trip to Cobar. One afternoon, our team was blessed to be able to spend time with Constable Chris, who has been working at the Cobar Police Station for the past few years.  Constable Chris shared stories,...
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Friday, 06 Sept 2024

Nothing Goes to Waste

This week I got to be a part of the annual Flamingos (formally Lizotte’s) HSC Music Showcase. Every year our Year 11 and 12 students get the opportunity to perform their HSC pieces in a great venue, with quality sound and lighting, in front of friends, families, and staff. It...
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Friday, 30 Aug 2024

Connection is Key

Recently I was at Lake Haven shopping centre. Standing in line to make a purchase, I pulled out the mobile phone to double check that the available funds were in the appropriate bank account. However, to my frustration, there was only one bar of service and the poor connection meant...
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