Deputy Principal | Mr Damien Fall

With humility, it is fair to say that Terrace enjoys an excellent reputation across Queensland for the holistic education provided to the young men fortunate enough to attend our wonderful College. One of the strengths for which we are well known is the academic rigour and the excellent outcomes achieved by so many of our young men. Excellence does not necessarily mean being the best; rather, it is about an individual performing at his best. From a staff perspective, we hope that every teacher becomes better at their craft as a result of the decision to work at Terrace. If our teachers perform at their best, both they and their students benefit. Schools are places of frequent change and the College Leadership Team regularly explores ways to improve our pedagogical practices. This has led us to introduce a new senior leadership position to the College at the commencement of 2021. The role-holder, known as the Dean of Pedagogy and Learning Innovation, will be charged with helping teachers to be the best classroom practitioners possible – another example of the pursuit of academic excellence. Recruitment for the role will commence this weekend and we are excited by what lies ahead.

R U OK? Day has received significant attention this week. Mental health is an ongoing issue for people of all ages, and the events of 2020 have made us more attuned to the fact that others who walk among us may be metaphorically wearing a mask that disguises the fact that they are struggling. While students are always our focus, it is important to remember that all adults in the Terrace Family also have a story that may include moments of struggle and darkness. R U OK? Day is a great opportunity for all of us to reach out and genuinely ask a friend, colleague or family member how they are. The care, concern, company and conversation that we gift each other can and does make an enormous difference to our wellbeing. I encourage all in the Terrace Family to embrace the idea that every day is an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others who most need it. A simple question and a chat are all it takes. I wish everyone well for the final week of Term 3.