The Junior School gratefully celebrated Emmanuel’s 30th birthday with a beautiful cake donated by Year 5 student Janvi,  that she and her Mum made.  Seen here with her class, her teacher Mr Palmer and JS Principal, Mr Hewitt.

A warm welcome to all our Emmanuel families, both new and returning. What a delight to see all the students smiling faces, bringing the 'life' back into our school. We trust all students will settle in well and embrace all the new experiences and opportunities that the new year brings with it!!

On Wednesday 29 October, Emmanuel College hosted the Gold Coast Chess Individual Age Championship. Over four hundred students from more than twenty Gold Coast schools visited our College for the event, which required all competitors to play seven matches.

Shrove Tuesday was celebrated with our traditional Pancake Toss.  Wycliffe rose to the challenge and took the lead - well done Wycliffe!!!

A warm welcome to all our Emmanuel families, both new and returning. What a delight to see all the students smiling faces, bringing the 'life' back into our school. We trust all students will settle in well and embrace all the new experiences and opportunities that the new year brings with it!!

We were honoured to host an inspirational talk from 17 year old Coen Ashton who delivered an inspirational and educational message about the life changing benefits of organ donation.

Last Newsletter I promised to dedicate this one to our themes for the year, and I will. However, before that, I do need to take a moment to comment on the highlights of what has been a superb first few weeks, and particularly to comment on the Commencement Service, the opening of the new junior building, and our 30th Birthday Party. 

Welcome back! As many of you know, I love the start of the school year - it is such a time of possibilities, and it is always wonderful to stand at the school gate these first few days and hear the holiday stories. 

As a result, my first newsletters of the year are typically especially up-beat ones. They are also where I introduce the themes we will be exploring with the school - which this Gallipoli Centenary Year will be teamwork and mate-ship.

Last week, Mr McQueen (our newly appointed Senior Chaplain) and I met with an organisation called the Camp Gallipoli Foundation.  The Foundation exists to help preserve and foster the unique spirit of mateship that was forged on the shores of Gallipoli, and throughout the First World War's battlefields.