Through our Crazy Day  event, we successfully raised over $500 for Compassion! As a school, we are proud to sponsor five Compassion children: Poom, Anupong, Waratchaya, Fresh, and Chiku.

As part of the Student Leadership program at Cedar College, our leaders have the opportunity to organise and manage fundraising initiatives. One of these supports our Compassion children, while another, held later in the year, allows students to select a charity of their choice. It has been inspiring to witness their creativity, dedication, and planning come to life, and we are incredibly proud of their efforts.

Feedback from the Prefects

“We had such a fun time. All the students who participated looked amazing!” – Daniella

“Crazy Day was a huge success! As a school, we raised over $500 for our first fundraiser, which was a huge accomplishment.” – Jaden

“Our first fundraiser was an awesome success. We were all so proud of everyone who participated, and we were super happy.” – Mila

“We raised over $500, which was great for the Compassion kids. A big thank you to all the students who brought in money and got CRAZY!” – Sarah

“We saw a mixture of hairstyles and crazy socks! We are so excited to raise more money again later in the year. Thank you, everyone, for participating.” – Pari

Mrs Melody Birch, Upper Primary Coordinator

Harry M captained the team and, true to form, finished 1st in all his individual events, breaking three records along the way. Emily M also broke two records and won both of her individual events.

After an exciting day of races and an incredible atmosphere, both the High School and Primary School teams finished overall in second place.

HS MVPs – Cortez L & Jessica O PS MVPs – Harry M & Emily M

Thank you to all the swimmers who represented Cedar and to the parents who supported them in training. Special thanks to Clovercrest Swimming Centre for coaching our club swimmers!

Coached by Shane Cosenza, the team were nervous as this was their first experience with competitive soccer but were excited to develop their skills and gain valuable experience.

Competing in a mixed-age league, they faced some older and more experienced teams. However, the boys never gave up, showing resilience and determination each week, which resulted in four wins. Even with some difficult games, the team loved the opportunity to play and had heaps of fun!

We’re proud of their determination and commitment

Congratulations, Cedar Football Five5 team!

SACE Art Exhibition

Two of our 2024 Year 12 Visual Art/Art students have had their artwork accepted into the prestigious 2025 SACE Art Show.

We’d like to congratulate Ella Saunderson, whose artwork titled Autism was selected, and Charlize Hyunh, whose artwork titled Turn and Face the Strange Changes was selected.

The 136 artworks from across the state, including paintings, drawings, sculptures, costumes, and multimedia works, showcase the incredible talent of students who completed SACE Visual Art and Design in 2024.

The exhibition is open to the public and school groups, from Tuesday 18 March – Thursday 10 April 2025. Visit the SACE website for more details.

For many students, one of the camp highlights was the 14km bike ride to The Bluff and back. While most students were confident riders, some had little or no experience. Many students who had never ridden a bike before gave it a go and ended up learning, while others pushed themselves to complete the challenging ride—and had a lot of fun along the way!

Camp offered a wide range of activities, including bodyboarding, beach games, the Flying Kiwi, an escape room, a bike ride, and night games. The Flying Kiwi proved to be a challenge for most students, but nearly everyone gave it a go, resulting in plenty of fun. Each student who pushed through their nerves was proud of themselves, realising they were capable of tackling difficult challenges.

New Connections

Beyond the activities, camp was a fantastic opportunity for students to get to know one another better as they start their High School years. With plenty of free time to play games and chat, students were able to connect not only with old friends but also with new classmates.

The Year 7s had a fantastic time, embracing new experiences and forming new friendships.

Pippa Maddern  –  Year 7 student

As recent graduates, these young men were familiar faces to many of the Year 8s and 9s, who could easily relate to their experiences and the challenges faced in Middle School.

They shared how God has transformed their lives since graduating from Cedar, and it was inspiring to hear their stories and see their enthusiasm for their faith in Christ!

Anyone interested in chatting with them further, or hearing more about their stories can find them at Navigator Youth, where they serve as leaders, or at Navigate Baptist Church’s Sunday services.

Mrs Sandie Gardner –  Christian Living Coordinator

With a mix of adrenaline, teamwork, and nostalgia, it was the perfect way to connect before the busy year ahead!

Wednesday set the tone with tube sliding and laser tag, followed by a throwback to the 2000s— think retro vibes, classic tunes, and a quiz night filled with laughter. Thursday brought the heat (literally!), but that didn’t stop students from tackling the high ropes, zip line, rock climbing, and abseiling. Beyond the thrills, these activities strengthened leadership, resilience, and communication skills. The evening provided a chance to unwind with board games, campsite strolls, and meaningful moments of prayer and worship.

By Friday morning, we were a little weary but still eager for more! A final round of disc golf and geocaching wrapped up the retreat, sending us home with tired legs, full hearts, and memories to last the year.

Mrs Amber Bailey, Year 12 Coordinator