College Principal Welcome
BILL PANAS
Behind every student contribution lies a network of unwavering support. Our dedicated teachers continue to model excellence and passion for learning, creating classrooms that spark curiosity and innovation. They do more than deliver lessons — they inspire, coach, and empower. Equally, our parents and carers remain central to the partnership that underpins our College’s success. Their encouragement and commitment provide the foundation that allows our students to thrive. This powerful collaboration — families, staff, and peers — is what sustains our students on their journey to becoming lifelong learners and leaders. Both teachers, parents and carers play a significant role in helping young people to mould their ideas, resource them, develop strategies, prototypes, implement outcomes and a final product that exceeds and excels. As the educational leader of our College, this is the motivation that endures deep in my soul. Inspire also represents continuity. Each edition adds a new chapter to our College’s story, a story defined by high expectations, creativity, and a shared belief in the potential of young people. The 2025 edition stands proudly alongside those that came before, reminding us that excellence at The Lakes is not occasional — it is constant, evolving, and deeply embedded in our culture.
Welcome to the 2025 edition of Inspire, our annual celebration of the imagination, resilience, and brilliance that defines The Lakes. Each year this publication gives us the chance to pause and reflect on the extraordinary achievements of our students — achievements that remind us why our College community is so vibrant, so hopeful, and so deeply inspiring. As you move through these pages, you will encounter the authentic voices of our students. Every Inspire entry is original, honest, purposeful and oozes boundless and infectious passion. A wide variety of skills, experiences and interpretations of numerous subjects and genres fills the beautifully presented pages. Their words, artwork, reflections, and stories are not only creative but courageous. They reveal the determination to overcome challenges, the joy of discovery, and the boundless energy that fuels their learning. Inspire is more than a magazine — it is a portrait of our young
I extend my sincere congratulations to the publication team for curating such a polished and professional edition. Their skill in capturing the heart of our community and presenting it with such care and flair deserves the highest praise. This year’s Inspire magazine will sit proudly on my coffee table at school and at home for many years to come. As you read, may you feel the same sense of pride and optimism that I do. Together we are building a community where dreams are nurtured, ideas are celebrated, and futures are shaped with confidence and purpose. Here’s to The Lakes — a College of learners, leaders, and dreamers, where the future continues to shine ever brighter.
Mr. Panas College Principal
people at their best, striving not just to meet expectations but to redefine them.
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