Dean of Waterford | Mr Luke Gribble

Welcome to Term 4 at Waterford Place

As Term 3 Reports have now been published, we can review, reflect and set goals for the final term at Waterford. Today we gathered in Pastoral Care groups for Academic Mentoring. The boys should have completed their Study Plan for a fast run to the end of the year. In the classroom, the expectations and subject matter are becoming more and more aligned with the Senior programs. For our young men, it is time to ensure that their engagement in the classroom, homework, study and revision techniques are refined to make the most of every opportunity.

Last night, your son participated in our Year 5 Orientation Evening. Their leadership role as a mentor to their little buddy is an integral one that will help nurture their first steps toward life as a Terracian. As parents and caregivers, you have come to know that our Pastoral Care and Formation programs are central to our College’s mission. We pride ourselves on growing an atmosphere of care in which every student is valued and welcomed. Our buddy system has become an important part of our College induction, encouraging positive relationships amongst our students. Our Year 10 boys did an excellent job, and it was great to see them build their interpersonal skills with their new buddies and parents.

Tomorrow we welcome our guest speaker, Mr David Kobler, facilitating the teenBrave program, an interactive cyber seminar for our Year 10s. David will explore sensitive topics such as the value of the human person, anger, consent, pornography and sexting. It would be worthwhile having a conversation with your son on the weekend about his thoughts on the presentations and following discussions. If you would like to look at the program, there is a parent section via the following link: https://yourchoicez.com.au/tee...

A friendly reminder that if you would like to report your son’s absence from school, please contact Waterford Student Services via Waterfordplace@terrace.qld.edu.au or phone 3214 5400.