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JUNIOR COLLEGE NewsThis week the Prep and Year 1classes had a ‘wild’ time at SnakesDownunder and The Flying HighBird Sanctuary!This was planned as a fun end ofyear excursion. Both places werevery different experiences, veryentertaining and educational. Itwas wonderful to have childrenhold a small crocodile; have aphoto with a snake; collect wildbird feathers and have rainbowlorikeets land on their shoulders. Although it was a tiring day for bothstudents and parents, everyone enjoyed themselves and maintainedhigh spirits.A special thank you for the outstanding turnout of parent helpers onthe day.You made the day easy and relaxed!Prep to Year 5 Awards Ceremony5.oopm PICNIC DINNERBYO or ORDER YOUR BBQ MEAL6.15pmCELEBRATION CEREMONYJuniorCollegeNews3

MIDDLE COLLEGE NewsStudying the world.Year 8 students having been learning aboutworld religions with Mrs Blane in BiblicalStudies this term. They have been discussingdifferent beliefs and wrestling with the questionsof ‘what do I believe?’ We have even tried someof the international clothing to get a feel for howother people live. Some great learningexperiences. The Year 6/7 students have alsobeen studying countries and icons around theworld as they work to finish their Around theWorld projects in SOSE. Some amazing workcompleted by many of the students.Going out in style.Our last Middle College assembly for the yearsaw us treated with a final 2010 performancefrom the Middle College band. They played theclassic ‘Smoke on the Water’. They were morecool and confident than ever and it was quite atreat. We also had the chance to acknowledgethe achievements of our Maths Olympiad team.Congratulations goes to Jannah Klein for beingthe highest individual scorer on the team overthe five competition rounds.Hands on ScienceAs always it’s a hands on experience in Mrs White’sScience class. This term Year 8 students have beenstudying body systems and taking a real life look at anumber of organs. Students had the opportunity tosee a whole ‘pluck’ (esophagus, lungs, heart, etc) andwatch as Mrs White and Mrs Rach inflated it. Yes theyeven got to touch it.Year 6/7 KayakingOn Monday the 15 th of November Year 6/7 studentstook the opportunity to learn some new skills! Insteadof hitting the books they hit the water. Students tookpart in a kayak training day at Susan River, where theylearnt the basic strokes of kayaking in a controlled andsafe environment. Student also took part in bushcooking; individual damper twists were cooked overthe fire for a delicious morning tea. An obstacle coursewas also included in the day of activities, whichchallenged students to physical tests, teamwork andproblem solving skills.The day produced many wet students, a lot of sunken/overturned kayaks, a few lost hats and many happybut exhausted students. The winning team for the daywas the ‘YELLOW’ group – with the team membersparticipating well and finishing the obstacle course inrecord time! Congratulations!End of year celebrations.As we gear up for the end of the year plans arebeing made for end of term activities. The lastday of the term will be a beach day for all MiddleCollege students. An information letter has beensent home. Please be aware that students withunreturned library books and resources, andoutstanding detentions or behaviour issues willnot be permitted to participate. Parents will benotified via a letter home, if this is the case.We appreciateyour support inensuring all theseissues aresortedquickly.MiddleCollegeNews4

News from the CHAPLAINThe College has been blessed by thework of our chaplain, Mark Bryantand his passion for missions such asFiji. We would also like to take thisopportunity to acknowledge thevaluable support the College receivesfrom the National SchoolChaplaincy Program. Chaplaincyservices are funded by the AustralianGovernment Department of Education, Science andTraining.This week, we farewell the class of 2010. Carly,Kassandra, Alanah, Maddy, Brandon, Alana, Toni‐Anne,Julian, Taylor, Shari, Sheraya, Jessica, Tamara, Nicole,Chris and Sally have this significant chapter of their lifeclosed officially from Friday. However, the writing of thenew chapter has already begun. As they’ve studied,played, socialised, and interacted with their family,friends, and their community, they’ve caught glimpses ofwho they are as people, what they want to do with theirlife, and seeds planted that now are going to sprout andblossom. For some, further education is planned, othersare going straight into the work‐force. A move away fromhome may be included in their course of action. Theirdreams are big, and the world is their ‘oyster.’May I encourage them to think deeply about their life.May they remember that a fulfilling life is not the sumtotal of letters after their surname, their property andinvestment portfolio, or their bank account balance. Afulfilling life comes from a ‘Saving’ relationship with JesusChrist. Things and stuff – material possessions – cannever truly satisfy. Relationships will fail us. Looking toanything other than God to satisfy and fulfil us will onlyresult in an epic fail.I’m not trying to be heavy – far from it. I want each ofthese students to succeed in life. May they all becomemillionaires, own a small private island, and be masters intheir field. But I want them to remember the Creator ofwealth, property, land, title, and relationships. May theyexperience the fulfilment of life through a relationshipwith Jesus Christ, the forgiveness of sins, and use theirwealth, property,education, and talentsfor the glory of God onthis earth.Supporting you, withwarmest regards...Big M :)YOUTH GROUP ACTIVITIESHey Kids …. Looking for something to do onFriday nights???Tinana Youth Connect Group provides funactivities for students in Years 7 to 12.Time: 7.00pm to 9.30pm Cost: DonationLocation: “The Shed” 115 Gympie Road, Tinana.Further enquiries: 4122 4300 or 4121 003219th November—Ten Pin Bowling26th November—Water War(byo water guns and balloons)4th & 5th December—Bush Bash(phone for more details)FRIDAYNIGHTSMeeting at theM’bro WesleyanChurch68 GayndahRoad.7—9:30pmCost $2Age : 12 +(turning 12yrsthis year)Contact 41224415 for moreinfo.Shoes andsocks arerecommendedfootwear.FRIDAY NIGHTSfrom 7pm - 9pm at330 Alice Street.3rd December - Salvo Bag Rave ($2)10th December - Waterslides & Putt Putt($15 transport and admission)For further information please contactANDREW JONES (Kidz & Youth MinistryLeader) on 0428 188 450.Kidz KlubMaryborough Church of the Nazarene,190 Neptune Street.Kidz Klub caters for children in Prep to Year 5.Time: 4.00pm ‐ 5.30pm Friday afternoon.Cost: Only $2 per child, or $5 for a family of threeor more. For more details please phone 4122 4755.ChaplaincyMissionsYouth Activities7

OUTDOOR ED. & SPORTING NewsFAST NEWS!!! BROOKE WHITENot only Timothy Gibson has beenselected to join the Australian Team togo to Barcelona Spain for Futsal in2011. Brooke White has also beenselected for 2011! Well done!!!!!!However, due to the expense this may not be areality for Brooke next year. Brooke hasdetermined to work really hard in 2011 with thehope of being selected to go to Brazil in 2012.RiversideBasketball FinalsThis Friday EveningCongratulations to ourJunior BasketballTeam who have madeit through to the finalsand will play at4.45pm at theMaryboroughBasketball Stadium.Come along with yourbanners and cheerthem on!!!Years 11 & 12 High TeaDressing for the occasionYear 11 & 12 students weretreated to High Tea this week.The Year 9 & 10 HomeEconomics classes cookeddelicious treats and servedcups of tea in fine bone china.SportingNews8

Local EventsThe Music ManMusicalInformation nightTuesday 23November 20106pm at the BrolgaFederation Room.If you areinterested in thetheatre, we arelooking for actors,singers, dancersand backstagecrew. This funcomical musical is afirst for the FraserCoast, Mrs DesireeMcGann has beenasked tochoreograph the2011 musical and islooking for dancers(age 10 and up)who are energeticand have a love forthe theatre.Come along to theinformation nightand sign‐up forauditions. Auditiondates and times willbe notified on thenight.The Music Department has been moving at full steam towardsthe end of Term and it has been great to see parentssupporting their children where they are able. This week theMiddle College band performed the Deep Purple classic ‘Smokeon the Water’ with rapturous applause. On Friday JordanStorrs will be singing ‘You Raise Me Up’ and Tiffany Peters willsing ‘Hallelujah’ as part of the Valedictory celebrations.Next week the Christmas choir will be performing for some ofthe residents at Yaralla Place before their big concert at theAnglican Church on Friday 26 th starting at 9.00 am. They will betaking part on the traditional ‘9 Lessons of Carols’ service. Ihope as many of you as possible can join us – and bring alongyour singing voices!!Next year as well as our current instrumental teachers, we arelooking to include a specialist bass guitar and contemporaryvocal teachers. If students are thinking of starting lessons, orfinishing, could you please let me know this week as places arefilling up fast.And finally,What do monkeys sing at Christmas?Jungle Bells, Jungle bells.. !The Festival ofNine Lessonsand CarolsSt Paul’s AnglicanChurchMaryboroughFriday26th November9:00amMusic TutorsQuality MusicTutors availableat RiversideKyleDownesKeyboardTutorAndreCarpenterBrass &WoodwindTutorMarkNuskeGuitarTutorKatieMarshallViolinTutorThe College choir is now rehearsing for Christmas Carols. Parents,students and staff are invited at 11.10am on Tuesdays and Thursdaysto sing traditional Christmas carols.Performing ArtsNews9

Staff & NewsNEW UNIFORMS Over the past year apanel of Riverside staff, parents and students inconjunction with the College Board have been reviewingour current student uniform. The goal being, to processthe feedback we have received since its inception andimplement improvements.Middle College—As a result we have made some minoradjustments to our Middle College girl’s blouse bygiving it a longer fit, more buttons and removing theshoulder pleating. We expect that this style will suit alarge variety of shapes and sizes whilst be comfortableand modest. This style has replaced the old one on theshelves at Sauer’s Clothing Supplies but will not becomecompulsory until 2013. The 2 year fazing‐in period,where both styles will be acceptable, is to allowstudents to get the best wear out of their existingblouses. Senior College ‐ We are also proud toannounce the development of our Senior College girl’sblouses and boy’s shirts by introducing a new fabricwith navy piping for both. The girls blouse also includesa longer fit, more buttons and no shoulder pleating.A slightly different tie has been commissioned tocomplement the new fabric. Our aim was to give theSenior students a distinctive and more polished look, inkeeping with their increased responsibilities as Collegeleaders. This new uniform will also have a 2 yearintroduction period before it becomes compulsory in2013.CHEAPER UNIFORMS You knowwhat they say… ‘first in, best dressed’. If you’d like anexclusive look at the newest second‐hand arrivals in theuniform shop, Linda has vacancies for helpers during thebusiest stocking and selling periods. In exchange for yourtime, you will be able to purchase items at a reduced price(without the $3 handling fee normally added to each item),and of course you’ll be able to spot the best valueuniforms before anyone else sees them! To register yourinterest, please call Linda on 0429 787 982 A.S.A.PSELL, SELL, SELL The uniform shopneeds your unwanted uniforms now! If you’d like to makesome money on the uniforms your children have grownout of or will not be needing next year, now is the time tothink about logging them into the uniform shop.All items will remain your property, be tagged, priced anddisplayed until sold. Each semester, a cheque payment willbe sent to the parents whose uniforms have sold duringthe previous 6 months.The uniform shop retains $3 of the selling price as ahandling fee. This is a fundraising project which helps withthe provision of leisure facilities for the students. Previousapplications have been sandpit/playgrounds/seating andshade.To have the greatest chance of selling, please deliver yourwashed and ironed uniforms to the College duringNovember and December as January is our busiest sellingmonth. It is essential that your items are contained in aplastic bag clearly labelled with your name and phonenumber.If you have any questions, please phone Linda Storrson 0429 787 982.LOST PROPERTYThere are a number of junior fleecy pullovers mounting upin lost property at Reception. If not claimed by the end ofthe year they will be returned to the Uniform Shop andre‐sold. Please ensure you label student items clearly for2011.Staff & News10

CALENDAR OF EVENTSTERM 4 EVENTS19th November Year 12 Valedictory & Formal Campus & Brolga22nd—25th November Year 11 Leadership Camp TBA25th November Year 10 Formal Lunch Off Campus26th November Years 10/11 Last Day of school On Campus29th November Year 5 Laser Tag & Ten Pin Bowling Hervey Bay (bus leaves at 9am)29th November Year 8 Orientation Day On Campus30th November Years 6-9 Big Day Out30th November Prep—5 Junior Awards Evening2nd December Years Prep-9 Last Day of School for 2010 On Campus3rd December All Students Pupil Free DayPrincipal’s Award—Tamara NewberyDux of the Year - Taylor HughesCommitment & Dedication AwardMiddle College—Felicity HolderSenior College—Sarah DaltonAustralian Defence Force Leadership AwardYear 10 - Amber ClaytonYear 11 - Aryah LittleYear 12 - Taylor HughesUSQ Community AwardAmber ClaytonESA Community Involvement BursaryTaylor HughesCultural Service AwardsMiddle College - Lucy KinbacherSenior College - Aryah LittleCitizenship Senior AwardKassandra BarrettCitizenship Junior AwardBrooke WhiteHyne & Son Initiative AwardEbony WalkerLucas Barrett Memorial AwardMandy BaneJunior Orator’s CupDanna Bolland & Felicity HolderSenior Orator’s CupTaylor HughesQuiet Achiever AwardAlanah ClaytonL.A.D. Studio Dedication AwardJordan StorrsThe Senior Teachers AwardOP - Sally WheelerSAS - Carly ArmstrongContributions to Music AwardLiam TaylorMusical Theatre AwardTaylor HughesKassandra BarrettPower’s CupDaniel HouseTeam Spirit CupDaniel HouseStaff 10+ Years of ServiceGary Bentley, Rae Noble, Marilyn SmithCalendarof Events11

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