Campus News
ArtsFest 2024 is tomorrow! Saturday 7th September
ArtsFest 2024 is on this Saturday! We're looking forward to seeing everyone here for our annual celebration of the Arts!
TIMETABLE
- All Day - Roving Characters, Art Displays, Workshops, Face Painting, Food Trucks
- 10:00 Event Opens - ‘Lion King Jnr’ Showcase with Year 4 dancers – Show One (Hall)
- 11:00 - ‘Lion King Jnr’ Showcase with Year 4 dancers – Show Two (Hall)
- 11:45 - Chamber Music (Hub)
- 12:00 - Kookaburra Choir (Hall)
- 12:30 - Senior Band (MN 3/4)
- 12.45 - Rock Band - Oval
- 13:15 - Junior Band (MN 3/4)
- 13:30 - Rock Band - Oval
- 14:00 - Event Concludes
Student Representative Council Term 4 Food Drive
The Student Representative Council (SRC) are running a food drive to support Oz Harvest, starting now and finishing in Week 8 of Term 4. OzHarvest is committed to helping vulnerable people by delivering delicious, nutritious food to charities across Australia that feed those in need. Students are requested to assist by donating the following items to their classroom or form teachers:
- Prep & Year 7: Non-perishable pasta, rice, oats, flour, sugar etc.
- Year 1 & Year 8: Canned fruit, vegetables, tuna, salmon, chicken and beef stews, soups, baked beans and spaghetti. (Ring Pull Only)
- Year 2 & Year 9: Drink items (No Soft Drinks), for example long life milk, juice, cordials, tea, coffee and poppers.
- Year 3 & Year 10: Biscuits, both sweet and savoury, crackers, cruskits, rice cakes etc.
- Year 4 & Year 11: Jams, spreads, vegemite, peanut butter, Nutella etc.
- Year 5 & Year 12: Toiletry items, deodorant, toothbrushes, soap, shower gel and hand sanitiser.
- Year 6: Breakfast cereals, cornflakes, Weetbix, sultana bran etc.
All food items must be within their used-by date at the time of collection in Week 8 of term 4.
Please contact Mrs Nikki O'Neill at noneill@tmc.qld.edu.au or Mrs Peita Parker-Browne at pparker@tmc.qld.edu.au if you have any questions.
ABP Speaking Competition
This week on Monday afternoon and evening six of our fabulous TMC students represented the College at the annual AB Paterson Public Speaking Competition. Year 4 students Lily A, Morrissey B, Emily F, Ellie D and Vivienne H all participated in the Year 4 section which is designed to provide students with the opportunity to get their feet wet and see what public speaking is all about. Each student composed, edited and practiced their 2 minute speech over 2 weeks leading up to the competition. Whilst no finals or prizes were awarded for this division, all the girls performed wonderfully and certainly made TMC proud with their efforts.
Lily AB from Year 6 competed in the Year 6 Division and presented her 5 minute speech on Weird and Wonderful Words with a focus on how a single word, good or bad, could have a profound effect on those around us. Lily did an amazing job, placing third in her heat, though unfortunately only the top 2 went through to the finals.
Events such as public speaking are a fantastic opportunity for students to develop their confidence, independence and literacy skills in a real world environment. The Secondary section of the competition will be held early next term, where TMC is being represented by students in Years 7, 8 and 9. I look forward to giving another positive update on the growth and excellence of the students here at TMC.
Mr David Haskins
Teacher Aide Appreciation Week
College Master Plan
The Tamborine Mountain College Master Plan was principally funded by the Australian Government under the Capital Grants Program, and by the Tamborine Mountain College community.
The new Master Plan is available for viewing on the College website.
Date Savers for Upcoming Events
Secondary News
Junior Debating Semi Finalists
We are thrilled to share the outstanding achievement of our Junior Debating Team, who recently reached the semi-finals in the Gold Coast Secondary Schools Debating Competition! Although they didn't secure a win, their performance was nothing short of impressive.
The topic for the semi-final debate was "That today's children have too much freedom." Our team argued with great passion, strong arguments and demonstrating critical thinking skills. They articulated their points clearly and confidently, engaging the audience and the judges alike with their thoughtful perspectives on this complex topic.
Our students showed remarkable teamwork and perseverance throughout this year's competition, and their hard work and dedication were evident in every debate. Although they did not make it to the final round, reaching the semi-finals is a commendable achievement, and we are incredibly proud of their efforts and growth.
We would like to extend a big thank you to debating coach Ms Vermersch and debating coordinator, Mr Haskins, who provided unwavering support and guidance to the team. We also appreciate the parents and family members who have encouraged and cheered on our students every step of the way.
We look forward to seeing even greater things from our Junior Debating Team in the future. Congratulations to all involved for a job well done!
Tips for Parents to Help Teens on Social Media
In today’s digital world, social media plays a major role in the lives of young people, presenting both opportunities and challenges. Many parents are concerned about the effects these platforms may have on their children's mental health, relationships, and overall well-being. With studies showing that social media use is a significant worry for families, it’s important for parents to understand how they can support their children in navigating these online spaces safely. The following article provides five practical strategies to help parents manage their child’s social media use in a way that promotes healthy habits and emotional resilience.
Read the full article: Five Ways Parents Can Help Kids Navigate Social Media.
Year 12 Mock Exams
It's been a busy week for the Year 12 students at TMC. Week 9 saw the students begin sitting their Mock External Examinations in preparation for the QCAA External Exams in Term 4. The Mock Exams are designed to give the students a realistic exam experience and to identify areas that they can improve on before they sit the all important Externals. The Mocks will continue for Monday and Tuesday of next week. I would like to put out a big thank you to all the staff who help supervise the exams this week and the students from Year 5 to Year 11 who have gone out of their way to remain respectful and quiet around the exam rooms.
Mr David Haskins
The Brick Builders After School Program is coming to TMC!!!
Do you love Lego? Come along and build with friends and work on some amazing Lego projects!! Join the TMC Brick Builders After School Program in Term 4!!
Top 3 reasons to become a Brick Builder:
- Show amazing creativity
- Learn fun, new building techniques
- Build and grow friendships
WHEN? Every Monday afternoon, straight after school for 6 weeks, 2:50pm-4pm starting Monday 14th October (Week 3)
WHERE? In the EAGLE classrooms
WHAT WILL BE HAPPENING?
Prep-2 Builders will rotate through different activities across the term.
Some of the activities are:
Mosaics - individual and group
Above and Below
Habitat builds
Learning building skills for vehicles, foliage, buildings Years 3-6 Builders includes similar activities to Prep-2 program but with an added ‘Big Build’ Project. This involves the children building small parts and collaboratively putting it together to create a Big Build!
Limited to 20 places in each group.
Click the link to book your spot! https://www.trybooking.com/CUWXE
Canberra Raiders and NZ Star, Madison Bartlett
Throughout this term, all classes from Prep to Year 6 have been learning about sports from around the world and practicing these games and specific skills during PE. In addition to this, on Tuesday, Year 3 was fortunate enough to be able to speak to current Canberra Raiders and New Zealand NRLW Star Madison Barlett.
Throughout the conversation students learned about Madison and life growing up in New Zealand as well as the ins and outs of being a professional sports person. TMC would like to thank Madison for giving up time in her busy schedule to share her knowledge and speak with us.
Luke Bourke, P-6 Sports Coordinator
St Helena Island Excursion
Early Learning News
Valuing Our Staff
On Wednesday we showed our fabulous Early childhood educators appreciation for their work with the littlest learners of the College.
The families grew a tree of hearts to express their gratitude.
Excitement in the Air as Pre-Prep Begins Transition to School Visits
This week, excitement filled the ELC and Prep playground as our Pre-Prep students began their school transition visits. Each Pre-Prep group was paired with a Prep buddy, and together they enjoyed their Munch and Crunch snacks before heading out to play in the playground.
During their visit, the Pre-Prep students explored important aspects of school life, such as where the Prep students keep their bags, visit the toilets, and store their drink bottles and Munch and Crunch containers. The Pre-Prep students also discovered that the building they’ll be spending time in is called 'Platypus.'
A huge thank you to our Prep buddies for helping support the Pre-Prep students as they transition to big school!
Next term, the Pre-Prep students will have two more exciting visits where they will spend time working inside the Prep classrooms.
Sports News
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