Academics
The College participates in a range of co-curricular academic activities. These include in-school activities through the inter-house Foundation Cup competition and outside of school activities. Outside of school activities include the Future Problem Solving, the Da Vinci Academic Challenge, QAMT Mathematics Competition, AMT Mathematics Competition, Sunshine Coast Mathematics Competition, University of New South Wales Mathematics and Science Competitions, Chess, Readers Cup, and robotics and coding competitions.
Culture
All students are encouraged to participate in the College's cultural activities. Participation in cultural competitions provides a wide range of experiences for students and opportunities for high levels of competition including state and national representation for elite performers.
Involvement in inter-house and interschool debating and public speaking is strongly encouraged. Students have very successfully competed in the Lions Youth of the Year and QDU and Sunshine Coast debating competitions.
Increasing opportunities for excellence in music occurs through participation in ensembles, choirs or bands and performing for the College community.
Biannually, the College stages a musical and, on the alternate year, a major drama production. Participation in College drama and musical productions develops self-esteem and confidence as well as expands personal horizons. The Dance Academy provides great opportunity for middle years students to compete at regional level.
A Visual Art and Media club extends opportunities for students. Students have successfully entered works into a range of Visual Art and Media competitions receiving international and regional recognition. A variety of creative talent shines through the Film Tv and Arts Evening each year.
Cultural Opportunities
MUSIC
The College has a strong instrumental program with tuition available in wind, percussion, string, vocal, piano and keyboard. Students can join various music performance groups including the orchestra, concert band, string ensemble, jazz ensemble, wind ensemble, percussion ensemble, guitar ensemble, chapel band and choirs.
Public performances of various ensemble groups and the concert band have been outstanding. Private instrumental lessons build on experience students have gained through the Year 3 and 4 string program and the Year 5 and 6 concert band program.
DRAMA
Each year, the College stages either a musical or drama production alternatively for Years 3 to 7 and Years 8 to 12 students. The College has a reputation of staging highly professional performances. Rehearsing within the College, final performances have been presented at The Events Centre, Caloundra. Musicals and drama productions provide a broad scope of opportunities for student participation including stage performance, dance, technical support including lighting and sound, prop production, backstage and band.
DANCE
Dance is offered as part of the sporting electives for Years 4 to 12 students and also as a Middle and Senior elective. Students perform in eisteddfods as well as College musicals and community events. There is a very high level of enthusiasm for dance at the College with a large number of students also attending dance classes outside of Pacific.
PIPPIN | The 2023 Pacific Senior Musical Production ‘PIPPIN’ was spectacular. Many of us were lucky enough to experience a production which was brilliantly directed with vibrant costumes, professional staging and an incredibly talented cast and crew. Comedy, dancing, magic, music and singing. We witnessed it all at the Events Centre on 19th and 20th May. The show that had it all was a result of months of dedication and commitment from students, staff, musicians and parents. A performance which celebrated the incredible talent that sits within Pacific and support of our community.
Foundation College
Pacific Lutheran College’s early childhood program provides a strong foundation for young learners. The Foundation College, from Kindergarten to Year 2, provides a warm, stimulating and nurturing learning environment.
Junior College
The Junior College supports children as they shift from ‘learning to read’ to ‘reading to learn’. Learning experiences take into account the increased importance of peers and higher levels of cognitive skills including the ability to become increasingly self-reflective and outward looking.
Middle College
The Middle College program aims to provide a challenging, stimulating and supportive environment as young people move into adolescence.
Senior College
Continuing the strong academic focus, the Senior years are seen as preparation for life beyond school.
As young adults within the College, Senior students will be encouraged to play a leading role both at school and in the wider community. Increasingly, senior students take on the roles of lead...
