Established in 2001, Pacific Lutheran College is a leading, innovative and progressive P to 12 learning community grounded in the values and traditions of excellence of Australian Lutheran Education. As a Christ-centred community, Pacific has a strong focus on relationships and values. Pacific challenges its members to be highly skilled, hopeful, compassionate, tolerant, deep thinking, socially just individuals with the confidence, knowledge, courage and flexibility to make a difference both today and tomorrow in their families, the wider community and globally. Opportunities for service to local and international communities are a key part of each child's journey. An enthusiastic and capable teaching team in partnership with parents supports the development of the whole child through dedicated programs designed to support each child to grow in the intellectual, sporting, cultural, social, emotional and spiritual dimensions of life. Focus is given to the needs of children in the different phases of learning as they transition seamlessly through the Foundation, Junior, Middle and Senior Colleges. A strong, differentiated academic program with an integrated use of ICTs aims to develop deep understandings that enable each child to reach their academic potential. Students are well supported for both extension and remediation. Specialised extension programs are offered across Years 4 to 9 in the areas of mathematics, science, technology and literature as well as through involvement in a variety of academic competitions. As an example students at the college have won the state solar car championship for the past four years. In the senior years, students can undertake a range of certificate level courses through TAFE or complete other tertiary courses through university Headstart programs. Comprehensive career planning commences from Year 9. Excellent co-curricular opportunities in the sporting and cultural areas enrich student experience. There is a high level of participation in team sports through involvement in..