Term 3 starter Insider - Tamborine Mountain College

Welcome back to Term 3! We have an exciting term ahead with plenty of engaging activities and learning opportunities. There’s a lot of important information in this newsletter, so please read carefully.

SUBJECTS

Here is an overview of the subjects the students are getting into this term.

English
The students will step into the shoes of an animal science writer for National Geographic Kids. They will craft exciting and informative reports on their chosen animals.

Maths
In Maths, the students will explore calculating with time, creating algorithms using Scratch, as well as delving into measurements, location, and transformations.

Science
Students will delve into the fascinating world of animal and plant adaptations, with the powerful owl taking center stage.

HASS
The students will become town planners, developing creative ideas for an imaginary tropical island. Their plans will focus on needs and wants, resources, and goods and services.

HPE
Health and Physical Education this term is all about cultural diversity. We will celebrate and learn about the various cultures in Australia and around the world.

Arts
To support the Lion King Jr musical, the students will create vibrant animal masks to be used in the play.

Technology
In Technology, the students will learn to code using Scratch, a perennial favorite among our learners.

Uniforms

VAL and VIC have designated days for wearing their formal and sports uniforms. The sports uniforms correspond to the subjects taught on those days (HASS, Art, and HPE), while other days are designated as formal uniform days.

For VIC: Formal uniform days are Monday and Tuesday.

For VAL: Formal uniform days are Monday and Wednesday.

Tutoring

Tutoring sessions for both 5 VIC and 5 VAL will take place on Tuesday afternoons from 2:50pm to 3:30pm. If your child has been invited to attend, please ensure they are present. Teachers will escort students to the carpark after the session, so please be ready to pick them up.

Raptor Display Show

During week 3, students can look forward to an exciting visit from Mark Cullen from O’Reillys Rainforest Retreat. Mark will be hosting an engaging Birds of Prey show, where students will have the opportunity to observe these magnificent birds up close and learn about their behaviours, habitats, and importance in our ecosystem. This experience is an integral part of our science unit, enriching students' understanding of wildlife and conservation efforts.

Gold Rush Wax Museum

The Wax Museum Presentations have now been rescheduled to Friday the 19th of July between 9:00am and 11:00am. At this event, students will present their chosen historical figures through engaging oral presentations, embodying them like living "waxwork" figures. This approach allows students to deeply explore the lives, experiences, and contributions of these figures from the Gold Rush era. Participants are encouraged to wear clothing that reflects the mid to late 1800s Gold Rush Era. Parents are warmly invited to attend and participate in this enriching experience.

Let's keep learning adventurous and exciting, and feel free to reach out if you have any questions!

Warm regards,

Ben Forbes & Robert Schönherr