Guest Speaker – Shane Yarrow shares story on forced adoption
Our Year 10 students had the opportunity yesterday to hear from Shane Yarrow, who shared his personal story of being separated from his mother through forced adoption in Australia.
Jason Li
Devotion – Put God between yourself and the foe
Faced with an enemy he couldn’t conquer on his own, King Asa prayed, ‘… “Lord, there is no one like you to help the powerless against the mighty. Help us, Lord our God, for we rely on you, and in your name we have come against this vast army. Lord, you are our God; do not let mere mortals prevail against you.” The Lord struck down the Cushites before Asa and Judah. …’ (2 Chronicles 14:11-12 NIV).
Devotion – Know when to let go
Persistence, determination, commitment, and recognising the ‘right time to throw away’ are all commendable qualities, whether it’s setting aside time to pray and read every day, eating dinner with your family, finding a better job, or losing weight, etc.
Student Leadership Summit
What an amazing morning we had at the Student Leadership Summit here at Staines Memorial College! We were incredibly blessed to have Daniel Robertson as our keynote speaker, who delivered a powerful and inspiring message on leadership. His words truly resonated with all of us!
It was also fantastic to have students from Livingston, Groves, Warwick, and Staines Memorial College share also a messages, on leadership struggles, challenges and wins. These young leaders showed incredible courage and wisdom as they spoke, offering valuable insights and experiences.
We are so proud of all the students who represented their colleges so well. It was a morning full of learning, growth, and connection. Thank you to everyone who made this event so special!
Prep Mother’s Morning Tea
We celebrated the special women in our students’ lives at our Mother’s Morning Tea.
What a privilege it was to welcome mums, grandmothers, and mother figures for a morning of connection, craft, and creativity.
Starwars Day
We had a fantastic day on Tuesday as students and staff dressed up to celebrate Star Wars Day.
Chaplaincy Term 1
Our Chaplaincy groups thrive in Term 1! Across Years 7 to 9, we ran eight weekly groups with 68 girls diving into the book Radical Jesus. Together, we explored surprising truths about Jesus—his birth, his bold teachings, and the way he led and loved—which challenged us to consider why he’s worth following.
Minecraft, Medals, and a Masked Guest
This week’s Secondary Assembly was anything but ordinary—and we loved every minute of it! We kicked things off by celebrating the incredible efforts of our students at the recent Cross Country Carnival.
Devotion – Consult God on your daily to-do list
To come up with a daily to-do list that keeps your peace and joy intact, consult God. When you take on too much, you set yourself up for failure, and stress.
2025 ANZAC Ceremony
This morning, our college community gathered for our annual ANZAC Day Service. Together, we paused to remember the courage and sacrifice of the Australian and New Zealand men and women who have served, and continue to serve our nation.