Living Our All Saints Spirit
A CULTURE ON FULL DISPLAY
One of the great privileges of my first term at All Saints has been the opportunity to truly feel and see our school culture in action. Over the past fortnight, I have continued to be immersed in the life of the school, and what a vibrant, inspiring, and energetic place this is.
I have been inspired by our Diploma of Entrepreneurship and Innovation students, who delivered creative and ambitious business pitches, and our hospitality students, whose professionalism and warmth were on full display at the Welcome Back Breakfast. I also had the joy of watching our students embrace both individual and team success at the APS Swimming Championships and APS trials, where they demonstrated resilience, camaraderie, and a commitment to excellence—making full use of our incredible campus.
Beyond observing, I’ve also had the chance to jump right in. I was privileged to be asked to officially open our new Junior School playground, which of course meant being the first to take on the hair-raising slide! If that wasn’t enough excitement, I also found myself in the middle of a Wiggle Dance brain-break session with the Preps—a moment of pure joy, infectious energy, and an unexpected workout. A particularly moving experience was attending the final Eucharist for Happening! alongside students and their parents. It was a powerful reminder of the deep sense of connection and spiritual reflection that is fostered within our community. More on this from Mother Ann in her Chaplaincy report.
Each of these experiences has reinforced what makes All Saints so special—our students’ character, ambition, and willingness to embrace challenge.
EXPLORING OUR ANGLICAN IDENTITY
Two weeks ago, I had the privilege of joining other Heads of Queensland Anglican schools for a retreat, hosted by the Archbishop of Brisbane, and our very own Bishop John Roundhill, where we explored what it truly means to have an Anglican identity as a school. One of the key discussions prompted by our guest speaker centered around the idea that we are not in the business of developing Little Anglicans, but rather, we are nurturing the faith of young people—wherever they may be on their journey with God.
I remember during my first visit to All Saints, Mother Ann beautifully described our approach as an Anglican school as “meeting young people wherever they are at in their faith journey.” This sentiment has stayed with me, and I continue to see it in action every day.
Our Chaplaincy team does a superb job of asking our students the big questions—questions that challenge, inspire, and encourage deep reflection. Faith is not something that can be prescribed; rather, it is something that grows at its own pace, in its own way, and through lived experiences.
At All Saints, our role is to walk alongside our students, to keep our purpose clear, and to let our values guide our way—through the joys, the challenges, and everything in between. And in doing so, we create a community where every young person feels seen, supported, and empowered to explore what faith means to them.
As we reach the midpoint of the term, many of us are finding our rhythm—both at home and at school. Routines are settling, and the heart of our community continues to beat strongly through shared experiences, challenges, and celebrations. As always, our doors are open for conversations beyond Parent-Teacher Interviews; we are one big family, ready to support where we can. I look forward to the weeks ahead as we continue to learn, grow, and journey together.
Matt Corbett
Principal
