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From The School Leadership TeamThere are many defi nitions of leadership used today. For us at Hillbrook we believe that as unique individuals we all possess special talents and gifts; experiences; perspectives; interests; passions; and capabilities. And, it is when each of us willingly offers ourselves to others in the community, and for the benefi t of all, that authentic and the most effective leadership can occur. This is why we defi ne leadership as making a positive difference in the lives of others.

Our more formal senior leadership positions were announced this week following the Australian Electoral Commission’s administration of the SRC Executive election last Friday. We look forward to the new team’s positive contribution to the community and congratulate the following Year 11 students: Isabella Boccalatte, Emily Brennan, Peter Dal Bon, Claire Gaunt, Lydia Irvine-Collins, Frazer McCabe, Dermot McNamara, Anna Swete Kelly and Sam Wilkinson. The formal ceremony of induction will be on Tuesday, 16 October in Period 1. This will provide us with the opportunity as a school community to also formally thank the great group of SRC Executive for 2011 – 2012: Cameron East, Brittany Dionysius, Jack Margaritis, Megan Murdoch, Molly Purcell, Julia Thorpe, Dymphna van der Leij, Belinda Walsh and James Whiting. Each one of these young men and women have worked diligently, energetically and unselfi shly for the good of their fellow students and school. They have provided an outstanding example of leadership in action!

The Year 12 students started the week with a breakfast to thank them for their efforts in preparing for the QCST and to wish them well for the two days of testing on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Every student who wishes to receive an Overall Position [OP] has to sit for the Queensland Core Skills Test.

We are approaching the end of Term 3 with two weeks remaining, and the Year 11 students have fi nished their mini-block tests and are off to Camp or Work Experience. Work Experience remains a valuable part of the career process, especially as most students are not sure of their career path after school. Although at times it can be a little tricky making the fi nal arrangements for a work placement, students return from their work experience with new insights about the world of work and about themselves.

For the rest of the year levels there is still much learning and assessment to complete, right up until the last day of term, Friday 21 September. So, stay the course!

Geoff Newton, Stephanie Munday-Lake, Craig Merritt & David Briggs

Charity Bike RideThe weather was perfect for the 91 riders to spend the morning recreating in the outdoors, challenging themselves to a distance of their choice. 64 cyclists endured the 55km ride to Nudgee beach and back, 14 others rode 25km to reach the Albert Bishop Criterium track and lift the heart rate to set time trial records, whilst the 15km family distance was also a popular option.

A number of teachers, students and families are to be thanked for helping make the day a success, either by assisting with course marshalling, baking treats, cooking a bbq breakfast or serving coffee. Hillbrook are donating a grand total of $3000 to the Smiling for Smiddy Foundation through this event, double what we raised last year.

Glenn Stevenson

Road Bike Raffl eCongratulations to Dom Ryan of 9 White, who won 9 Green’s road bike raffl e. See the photo on Page 4! This is a fantastic prize, valued at $1699. He will also receive a $150 ergonomic bike fi t to put him on the right sized frame and in a comfortable riding position. The prize is courtesy of MB Cycles at Milton in support of our charity bike ride.

Glenn Stevenson

Saturday 13 October

Be quick to secure your table for a fun-fi lled community night!

To avoid disappointment,RSVP by 14 September

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Lines From The LibraryBooks & Reading

Title: My Sister’s Keeper

Author: Jodi Picoult

Genre: Social Realism

Summary: The story of a real life situation that strikes a family and how they cope through the tragedy of cancer. The book is told from all the characters different perspectives. As the journey unfolds, so does the twists and amazing experiences.

Recommendation: This is a truly amazing story and journey of a family’s life, living in a diffi cult situation with cancer. It’s a very interesting and heartfelt book that never lets you put it down and makes you so attached to the characters and makes you want to cry. Reviewed by: Lulu O’Brien

News & Special EventsAuthor and Comedian, Oliver Phommavanh, visited on Monday afternoon and spoke to the Year 8s. Oliver was very funny, a little outrageous even compared to other presenters we’ve had, and the students really enjoyed his session. Maybe they will even be inspired to consider a writing career for themselves after hearing how he became a published author. Some of the boys told me they thought he was awesome – high praise indeed!

On Friday a group of Hillbrook students accompanied Mrs Phair and Ms Lane to the schools day at Brisbane Writers Festival at SLQ. This is always a wonderful excursion for keen readers and writers. We attendedsessions with John Boyne from the UK and Australian writers Kate Forsyth, Belinda Jeffrey, John Flanagan and Alice Pung. It was voted a top day out!

The inaugural Novel T program, where parents read and share class set books alongside their children, was kicked off this week with the Year 9 novel ‘The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas’ by John Boyne. We had a healthy roll up of keen parents and students on Tuesday night in the Library. Ms Lane explained the background to the selection of the book and how it is used in English classrooms. We shared our responses to the story and robust discussion of its themes. It was a very relaxed and enjoyable evening, and thanks go to Ms Lane for giving so freely of her time and expertise. I hope to see more parents and students at other Novel T events in the future.

And just for fun...Father Day Quiz answers from last week. How did you do?

1. Pride and Prejudice

2. Huckleberry Finn

3. Beauty and the Beast

4. Mr Darling (from Peter Pan)

5. Atticus Finch (from To Kill a Mockingbird)

Correction to Last Week’s PostscriptMrs Phair’s replacement in the Library is Mr Chris Griffi ths, not Woods as I mistakenly said last week. Mea culpa – it seems I really need that holiday! Chris has been in to meet Hillbrook library and teaching staff and will introduce himself to students and you next week.

I’ll catch up with you all again next term. I hope you enjoy a safe and happy September break and manage to fi t in plenty of relaxing reading time!

Happy reading!

Loris, Margaret, Kathy & Rosanne

Language is Fun!German puppetry, Bretzel, Sushi… what a week it has been for the Year 8 language students! They all enjoyed eating some culinary delights from Germany and Japan such as Bretzel (pronounced Pretzel in English) and Nori rolls. Students also enjoyed watching a bi-lingual performance, in German and English, of die SchÖne und das Tier (Beauty and the Beast). They all seemed to enjoy singing along to the song “Tier, mein kleines Tier, wo bist du? Tier, mein kleines Tier, was machst du?” (Beast my little beast, where are you, what are you doing?) The puppeteers were most impressed with the impeccable behaviour of our students, their intelligent questions and for participating well throughout the performance. Congratulations to all students and I look forward to organising this event next year. See the photos on Page 4.

Frau Heckenberg & Fahey Sensei

Free Choral Concert for Hillbrook StudentsThe Queensland Choir with Sinfonia of St Andrew’s and Kevin Power (conductor and piano soloist) will be performing on Sunday 16 September at 2.15pm at St John’s Cathedral. Tickets are free for Hillbrook students!

For tickets, email alisonhat1@optusnet.com.au. Adult tickets are $30 (choir group booking price) other children and full time students just $10. See the attached fl yer for more details.

Lost JumperHave you accidentally picked up Liam Smith of 8 White’s blue school jumper? If so, would you please hand it in to the front desk. His name is on the tag.

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COMING EVENTS EVENT DAY/DATE TIME VENUE

Year 8 German Puppet Show Wednesday 5 September 1.30pm - 2.50pm

Music Extension Concert Wednesday 12 September 6.30pm The Tree of Life Chapel

Year 12 Mini Block Testing 18 - 20 September

Last Day of Term 3 Friday 21 September

First Day of Term 4 Monday 8 October

German Exchange Group Arrive/BBQ Wednesday 10 October

SRC Executive Handover Ceremony Tuesday 16 October

Spring Series - Voice Concert Wednesday 17 October 6.30pm Performing Arts Centre

Spring Series Concert - Larger Ensembles Sunday 21 October 3.30pm Performing Arts Centre

Student Free Day Monday 22 October

Spring Series - Chamber Concert Tuesday 30 October 6.30pm The Tree of Life Chapel

Year 12 Block Testing 2 - 12 November

P&F Meeting Tuesday 13 November 6.30pm

Year 12 Wet n Wild Day Wednesday 14 November

Year 12 Graduation Dinner Thursday 15 November 6.30pm

Year 12 Last Day Friday 16 November

MAJOR EVENTS IN 2012EVENT DAY/DATE TIME VENUE

Year 12 Formal Friday 21 September 6pm St Lucia Golf Club

Hillbrook Under the Stars Saturday 13 October

Family Day Sunday 28 October

Celebration Evening Wednesday 7 November 6.30pm

Year 12 Graduation Dinner Thursday 15 November 6.30pm Victoria Park Golf Course

Year 12 Students’ Last Day Friday 16 November

TUCKSHOP ROSTERMONDAY

10 SEPTEMBERTUESDAY

11 SEPTEMBERWEDNESDAY12 SEPTEMBER

THURSDAY13 SEPTEMBER

FRIDAY14 SEPTEMBER

Julie ClahsenAndrea CroftsStacey Healy

Ann GummowChris Paul

Claire LoomansRobyn WIlliams

Andrew Cox

Susan ReedZoe MargaritisPenny TravisKerri PatonLinda Chu

Jo WilsonAnn MolonySue Fraser

Elizabeth Favel

Karen SteinChris Pass

Judith MeiklejohnSusan MacKenzie

UNIFORM AND STATIONERYMONDAY

10 SEPTEMBERWEDNESDAY

12 SEPTEMBERFRIDAY

14 SEPTEMBER

12am - 2pm 8am - 9am 8am - 9am

Desiree MeredithJessica Hazlewood

Kym AdamsonLisa Gilmore

Jaqui CarseldineJo Allbutt

Kathleen Pattison

Julie ClahsenKaren Stein

Katherine Capper

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Hillbrook Under The Stars 13 October 2012

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BEETHOVENFantasy for piano, chorus and orchestra Op.80

THE QuEENslANd CHOiRwith siNfONiA Of sT ANdREw’s and KEViN POwER (conductor and piano soloist)

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Join Queensland’s premier chorus for an afternoon of great music from the Classical era, including Mozart’s exquisite miniature, Ave verum corpus, Beethoven’s exhilarating Fantasy for solo piano, with chorus and orchestra, and a rare performance of the superb Requiem in C minor by Cherubini, which Beethoven regarded as superior to Mozart’s.

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TiCKETs $40 CONCEssiON $35Children / FT Students $10

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