STAFF STORIES
Our staff are the Bayside difference!
We encourage you to read the following articles that highlight some of the many achievements and personal stories of our staff. We hope you will enjoy these anecdotes and recognise the wonderful journeys that have brought our staff to Bayside Christian College.
The Gift of Time: Beloved Deputy’s Returning Message
It is difficult to explain the feeling of being back on our College grounds – standing out the front in the morning, greeting our students and families, and once again hearing the laughter of children instead of the sounds of a treatment room. I am truly thankful to be alive and grateful that, after all my body has endured, God has called me back to our College.
Welcome Leisa Goldsworthy to Bayside Academy of Music
We are delighted to announce that Leisa Goldsworthy has joined the teaching team at Bayside Academy of Music.
A Mission in Every Moment: How Colin O’Grady Serves God Through His Work
Every job, every interaction, every conversation is an opportunity for Colin O’Grady to share the goodness of God with those around him.
Coach Bennett Steps Up As Barracudas Director
A new chapter has begun for the mighty Barracudas, as we welcome Coach Michael Bennett into the role of Director of Rugby League. Following years of dedication as a Bayside Christian College staff member, and most recently as the Barracudas Assistant Coach, Mr Bennett is primed to put his unique set of skills and experience into action.
Staff Spotlight: ‘Sport Was My First Language’
From the windswept hills of New Zealand’s North Island to the rugged beauty of the Glasshouse Mountains, my journey has always been shaped by movement both physical and personal. As a teenager, my family relocated to Queensland, and I’ve called the region home ever since.
Staff Spotlight: Mrs Bishell Shares Passion for Youngest Learners
A proud local, Sarah completed her Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) in the region and quickly developed a passion for working with children and their families to support the holistic development of every learner.





