Week 2 Term 3 2019

I trust that the recent holidays were an opportunity to change pace and for families and friends to connect. Semester 1 Reports were sent home during the holidays. These reports, in combination with the P-5 Student Led Conferences at the end of last term and the upcoming Year 6-12 Parent Interviews, provide information regarding progress in the year to date and are an opportunity to discuss strategies to build on that progress in the coming semester. We value these opportunities to develop the partnership between home and school which has been shown to enhance students’ achievement and wellbeing. There are only two weeks until the 2019 Shepherd’s Fair! The whole College community is gearing up for this year’s Fair. The twilight format (12pm-6pm) allows families and the wider community to come for the whole day or come later in the day for food, rides and fireworks. I encourage you to add your energy to what promises to be a great day for the Good Shepherd and wider community. There’s lots of information coming through in the Fair Gazettes and the Shepherd’s Fair Facebook page. Plan to be there, with friends and neighbours. Our first group of Year 10s are in the second week of their four week Googa experience. Googa in Year 10 is the culmination of our camp and outdoor education program which begins in Year 3. This week our Year 9s have been the first cohort to participate in an Urban Camp based in Brisbane. I’m sure they will be keen to share the experience that has included challenges, teamwork, organisation and service. The camp is an important part of the ‘The Rite Journey’ program introduced this year. Whether for a night or two or the four weeks of Googa, camps are valuable opportunities for increased independence, challenge and personal growth. Term 3 promises to be an exciting one in and out of the classroom. Check out our College Calendar on our website to know the latest about coming events.

Anthony Dyer

Principal

From the Principal

Volume 36 • Edition 11 • 26 July 2019

Date Claimers

Monday 29 July & Tuesday 30 July

Year 6-12 Parent Teacher Interviews

Wednesday 31 July - Friday 1 August

Year 8 Camp

Saturday 10 August

Shepherd’s Fair 12noon to 6.00pm

Monday 19 August—Friday 23 August

Book Week

Thursday 29 August to Friday 30 August

Year 5 Camp

Please see more date claimers and

details via our website:

Link to Good Shepherd Calendar

The Raffle and Silent Auction are major fundraising platforms for the day and a lot of work goes into sourcing the items and prizes. The generous businesses who donate to these deserve as much publicity as possible so please use the link to purchase some tickets. At $2 a ticket don't miss out on the chance to win an amazing Tablet valued at over $2500 or spend an amazing weekend with a huge group of family and friends at the luxurious RACV Noosa Resort or capture some precious memories with a family photo shoot by Renee Skewis Photography or enjoy a fun day at the Ginger Factory. So many fantastic, exciting prizes so please encourage family, friends far and wide to participate. To purchase Raffle Tickets you will need to Register using one of the following methods (please note that you will be able to bid on the Silent Auction items via this as well). To Register via SMS Text: shepherdsfair followed by your full name To: +61447447549 Example: shepherdsfair John Smith. Follow the registration link you are sent from GalaBid to log in and purchase raffle tickets. To Register via browser: Follow this link Enter the number of tickets you would like, and click purchase. Click register and purchase now. Enter your details and click register.

1st Prize: Stunning State of the Art Tablet HP Elite x2 1013 G3 Tablet - Valued at $2655 Kindly Donated by Datacom

2nd Prize: Luxury Staycation with family and friends right here in Noosa - Valued at $2200 Kindly donated by RACV Resort Noosa 3rd Prize: Family Photography Session - Valued at $300 Kindly donated by Renee Skewis Photography 4th Prize: Family Fun Day Out at the Ginger Factory Valued at $150 Kindly donated by The Ginger Factory

Now available through your Flexischools Accounts (if you don't have a Flexischools Account please click on this Guest link here: Flexischools Guests,) be sure to pre-order your pass and save $5. Day passes and single ride passes will be available at the Ride Pass stall located on the oval. Rides will commence at 12.30pm. This year we have some amazing new rides......the neighbours will hear the squeals of anticipation when the Hurricane takes off, the Whizzer goes another round or the drag races commence in the Dodgem arena. We have plenty of new rides for the little ones too....a Giant Inflatable, a Giant Obstacle Course as well as the Meltdown.

RIDE PASSES

Cakes Make the World Go Round

Once again there will be a beautiful selection of cakes, baked goods, slices and biscuits available at the magical Sweets and Treats stall. As this stall is hugely popular and at risk of selling out quickly we would like to ask you to support the Cake on a Plate or Bake a Bar donation drive. Students of families in Prep to Year 6 will be bringing home two bar-cake moulds in the hope that they will be be returned filled with yummy home-made treats. Please drop off your baked goodies to the Yr 1 classrooms on Friday 9 August. For families of older students who would like to contribute please feel free to bake your favourite cake or pop into Main Admin for some bar-cake moulds. Extra baking moulds will be available at both Main and Junior Admin.

In addition to the usual favourites like the Chocolate Drop and Hoop the Bottle this year's Shepherd's Fair will unveil some exciting new stalls. Located in the undercover area near the oval, the Yr 2 families will be premiering the Amazing Grazing Stall, all things mini grazing platters to compliment the refreshing bubbles of the now infamous Bubbles Bar. The Duck Pond Dip and the Milk Cans are two great fun games for young and old, big and small, with good aim and precision guessing you will win yourself a delicious prize. Located next to the Country Market Stall, some of the amazing activities in the Craft Kingdom, include decorating lovely flower pots to creating your own paper flower crown or enjoying the sensory delight of home-made playdough.

Performing Arts Important Dates - Term 3

26 July Chamber Concert No. 1

26 July Piano commences – Sunshine Coast

Junior Eisteddfod (SCJE)

2 August Chamber Concert No. 2

Brass & Woodwind / Ensemble

commences – SCJE

2 August Speech & Drama commences – SCJE

6 August Vocals commence - SCJE

7 August Strings commence – SCJE

9 August QSO Learning Concert - A New World

10 August Shepherd’s Fair

15 August School of Rock Musical

23 August Book Week

9 Sept Performing Arts Highlights

11 Sept Tewantin C & K Performance

11 Sept Jazz under the Stars

Please note that this calendar is continually being updated as performance opportunities are locked in.

ASPIRE International Music Festival

GSLC Orchestra and Jazz Band students were fantastic ambassadors for the school at this international music festival on the Gold Coast.

There were workshops, masterclasses, public performances and adjudications. Our orchestra placed 3rd overall while our Jazz Band were the crowd favourite as the final act at Jazz Under The Stars at Kurrawa Park, Broadbeach. We are very proud of our all of these amazing students.

GANZ A Cappella

On Monday afternoon students from Senior and Aurora choirs enjoyed a masterclass with the wonderful GANZ A Capella group, featuring ex GSLC student Anna Smith. Go to GSLC Performing Arts facebook page to listen to the beautiful harmonies created.

Congratulations to these Sporting Stars:

QSS Cross Country Champs Hayden Small Year 9 Competed recently at the Queensland Schools State Cross Country Champs in Toowoomba. He ran exceptionally well on Sunday in the individual race placing 15th overall, being the second Sunshine Coast athlete across the line and he ran a new PB for the 4km with a 13:59min. He then joined 4 others in the 14yrs boys team for the 5 x 1500m Team Relay where they placed 3rd and won the bronze medal - congratulations Hayden!

Waterpolo Good Shepherd superstars (Thomas Neal, Auguste Korac, Juliette Painter and Smith Connors)

represented QLD over the holidays in Tasmania. Tassie was a great location and they even managed to see some snow! The teams all performed well and the players had a blast. The kids were great ambassadors for GLSC and their State and they wanted to thank their GLSC mentors and coaches for supporting them.

Cross Country Mountain Bike Race Campbell Howarth Year 10 who recently participated in the In 2 Adventure Multi-Sport Competition. He placed 2nd in the Cross-country Mountain Bike Race and placed 5th overall.

Equestrian Over the holidays Tilly Wood (Year 9) pictured below, represented GSLC on her mare Cutters Concent in Equestrian, at the Interschool Queensland State Showjumping at Maryborough. They had a very successful three days competing in 8 showjumping rounds in very tight competition. They finished in third place overall in Secondary 70-80cm.

GSLC Students at Young Mannheim Symphonists Winter School

It was our absolute pleasure to work with Thomas Yr 8 and Eline van Bruggen Yr 10 and Florence Miller-Metzner Yr 8 (pictured above left to right) during the winter holidays at the Young Mannheim Symphonists Winter School presented by the Australian Romantic & Classical Orchestra in Sydney. Eline, Thomas and Florence performed the Beethoven Coriolan Overture, Eberl Symphony and Haydn London Symphony with students from all over Australia following an intensive week of rehearsals, tutorials and workshops. All three students were highly engaged and attentive participants in all aspects of the Winter School. Please find more details about the Winter School on our website:

http://www.arco.org.au/yms2019-sydney The YMS program seems to be organically developing into a national youth orchestra. We had students auditioning from all over the country and accepted students from Victoria and Tassie as well as our three from here. Next year, we will be marketing the audition process nationally so that will be another opportunity we can offer to the advanced GSLC students. They will need to be minimum of grade 6 or grade 8 on wind instruments to manage with the material offered but some of the senior strings might be interested.

Nicole van Bruggen Co-Artistic Director & General Manager Australian Romantic & Classical Orchestra

Pastor’s Pastures

Walk my Way

I attended 8 schools when I was growing up. Education was a given. At the time I wasn't aware of what a precious gift it was. In refugee camps like Kakuma in Northern Kenya there are thousands of children. They would love to go to school. Education is crucial if they are to build a hopeful future. AU $26 will cover the cost of educating one child for a year in Kakuma. The Australian Lutheran World Service (ALWS) Walk My Way fundraising event from Good Shepherd to Luther Heights is fast approaching (Sunday 4th August). All the exciting information can be found on the ALWS web page: https://walkmyway.org.au/groups/queensland-sunshine-coast

I hope you will consider registering to walk, or supporting by donating to one of the walkers. Also we are looking to fill various volunteer support positions for the day. The below link shows opportunities to help. Please check it out and consider if you can help in any way and respond to Kirra from ALWS (her contact details in link). Our efforts will serve the educational needs of many thousands of children living in the Kakuma Refugee camp, NW Kenya. I hope to see you on the trail.

The volunteer help spreadsheet is here

Thank you! Pastor Simon Cooper

College Chaplin

Pictured above: Pastor Simon and Mrs Val Handreck with ALWS in Kenya, 2011. This 16 yr old girl was a classroom teacher to more than 30 children.

Food for Thought!

Encouraging Kindness in Kids

Why you should try it Research suggests that children have a strong, perhaps innate, propensity for kind or altruistic behaviour, which involves acting to promote someone else’s welfare, even at a cost to oneself. However, research also suggests that there are particular ways kids can be encouraged - or discouraged - from acting on this propensity. In particular, their penchant for kindness can be influenced by how adults praise or criticize them. Sometimes, even subtle actions and word choices by parents, teachers, and other adults can make a big difference. This practice offers specific techniques that can help nudge kids toward kindness and generosity, behaviours that are not only good for the people they help but for their own well-being, too: Studies have found that altruistic people tend to have better social relationships and experience greater happiness. For full article view from: https://ggia.berkeley.edu/practice/how_to_praise_kids_in_ways_that_make_them_more_kind

Counselling Corner Marg Hall

Year 6 Homework Help

Tuesday Afternoons

3.15pm until 4.00pm in Library Room L1

Academic Senior Leaders

Homework help for all ages

Tuesdays 3.15pm until 4.00pm in Library

Mathematics Tutoring

Students Years 7 to 12 Weekly on Wednesday afternoons

3.00pm until 4.00pm upstairs SC4

From the Head of Junior Years

The holidays are a fantastic time to reconnect with family and to sometimes have those discussions that you never get around to during term time. Around the dinner table, I had a discussion with my three teenage boys about technology and the use of. I’m not sure how we got onto the subject, but they were telling me about an ‘Instagram Influencer’ who had unfortunately passed away in London. You could have floored me with a feather, not because of her passing (as very sad as it is), but rather that there was such a job in the first place! Apparently you can earn millions, and some travel the world with their own camera crews!!! I know a number of you will be surprised by my lack of knowledge in this area, but it was indeed a shock (my boys felt I lacked the necessary qualities to put my name forward for any future positions!! Very harsh I thought).

Smart Watches

This segue leads me on nicely to discuss the subject of Smart Watches - yes I did have some knowledge of these! It has come to my attention that a number of children are now wearing them in the Junior Years, and unfortunately is some cases children have been texting from them or even telephoning. Please can we make sure the communications part of the watches are turned off, or set to ‘school mode’.

Busy Busy Busy

We have a number of events coming up, including Shepherd’s Fair on Saturday 10th August, and a big thanks to the P&F for the exceptional work and tireless effort they put into this day. All funds raised go towards buying resources for the College, which we are all very excited about. A few of the teachers (including myself), are starting to dust off our costumes and madly looking for our favourite books in anticipation of Book Week which will be held in week commencing 19 August. This is always a great week and a great opportunity for us as educators, and you as parents, to really promote the love of reading. You should have received information about the story writing competition via e-mail.

Helping with Homework

Having been involved in education for well over 25 years (where does the time go!!!!), one of the questions I often get asked is about homework, and particularly how you can help as parents. The following I hope, provides some ideas and support. Home, or after school work, is a common expectation for most students. The nature of the activities will vary so it is best to discuss expectations with your child’s teacher. While requirements may vary, all educators agree that reading is the most valuable homework a child can do and should become a daily habit. Parents can help children develop sound study habits from a

young age which include establishing a predictable routine, encouraging effective use of time and helping them to be organised.

Bright Ideas

Establish a predictable routine. If homework is done at the same time each night, getting started is usually less of an issue. Make homework time as enjoyable as possible. When sharing a book, make yourself comfortable, be involved in the story and enjoy yourself. Don’t make reading a test. Establish a good working environment for students. Make sure they have a quiet area (away from distractions) that is well lit and with good ventilation. A table or a desk makes a good work space. Encourage children to work reasonably quickly and efficiently. Have a set time limit which they should stick to. A little work each night is more productive than packing it all into one weekly session. Encourage children to become organised by planning homework around their extra-curricular activities. A weekly planner or diary will help older students to organise themselves. Keep explanations simple and practical when helping a child. If they become upset or frustrated and the atmosphere becomes tense, stop helping. If your child has a problem, talk about the best way to find a solution. Perhaps between the two of you it can be worked out. Be realistic and don’t expect to solve all homework difficulties. When in doubt send a note to your child’s teacher letting him/her know the problem.They will appreciate being informed.

Mr Tim Lambert

Head of Junior Years

Class Awards Term 3 Week 2

Prep Kookaburras Mackenzie Russom

Prep Possums Mason Bennett-Wood

1A Eva Markiewicz

1B Joshy Shurmer

2A Taylor Gillard

2B Victoria Pinkerton

3A Lachlan Tindale

3B Jaspiere Paton-Williams

4A Polly Boyd

4B Ben Boden

5A Finn Banford

5B No Award

GSLC Library Opening Hours

Monday to Thursday

Doors open at 7:30am & close at

4:50pm

Circulation desk opens:

at 7:45am & closes at 4:45pm

Friday

Doors open at 7:30am & close at

3:25pm

Circulation desk opens:

at 7:45am & closes at 3:20pm

Author Visit Dr Cameron Stelzer, The Story Doctor

We had a special visit from Author and Illustrator Dr Cameron Stelzer in Week 1 this term, and he is coming back to GSLC in Week 6 for Book Week. During these visits, Dr Cameron is running workshops which our P-5 students will engage in on both days. Prep and Year 1 students will enjoy an interactive Big Screen Book Reading with Cameron, and will be inventing creatures and characters which can be used in their own stories. Year 2 and 3 students will be exploring writing techniques to create blockbuster action stories, as well as participating in an imaginative illustration workshop. Year 4 students will be taking a behind-the-scenes look at creating a book, including writing gripping suspense scenes, epic action encounters and hold-on-to-your-seat cliff-hangers. Year 5 students will also be taking a behind-the-scenes look at creating a book, and will delve deeper into exciting and descriptive writing. Both students and teachers are looking forward to these wonderful workshops. In conjunction with the author visit, Good Shepherd Lutheran College families have a special opportunity to purchase signed and personalised copies of Cameron’s books at special prices. Individual books are $15 each, and there are also exclusive book sets available. Students will receive an order form on the second day of workshops (Thursday 22nd August – Book Week). Forms and payment can be returned the following day, Friday 23rd August, to the Junior Office.

Mrs Wendy Beaulieu P-5 Student Coordinator

Race Around Shepherd’s Fair Theme: Festivity

Race Around Shepherd’s Fair requires GSLC students to work individually or in small groups to plan, film and edit a short advertisement. Students take a video recording device to the Shepherd’s Fair to film various activi-ties, with the theme: festivity, in mind. They will then have one week to submit their entry to the competition organisers. Entry Fee: $5 per person (max number of 4 students per team) - payments to Main Admin Office with name and year level by 19 July.

Filming Day: Shepherd’s Fair 10 August Submission of entries: by 5pm Friday 16 August via USB or VIMEO/Google Drive/Youtube link Camera equipment: Please BYO video recording devices and related equipment. Please be aware that this competition is not supervised by GSLC Staff, young students may need parent supervision. However, a competition facilitator will be available at the Fair for assistance if required.

More information of both of these competitions please contact one of these teachers.

Mrs Jo Foley foleyj@gslc.qld.edu.au Mr Murdoch Jennings jenningsm@gslc.qld.edu.au Ms April James jamesa@gslc.qld.edu.au

Voices on the Coast - Year 7-12

Excursion to the Sunshine Coast Literary Festival

Thursday of Week 1 saw a group of Year 7-12 students journey to the University of the Sunshine Coast for the Voices on the Coast Literary Festival. The students - keen readers, aspiring writers and budding artists - attended workshops and lectures led by some of Australia’s top authors and illustrators. Highlights of the day included author signings, purchasing books written by the authors, and visiting the donut van. “It was great to meet authors and see how experienced they are and how they pass that knowledge on to us.” - Allie Littman, Year 7 Author of The Vault series and Zac & Mia (of Hollywood movie fame) A.J. Betts, led a fun and interactive session, where she challenged students to think about the choices they have in their writing and asked one of the GSLC students to create an impromptu car-chase scene, to the amusement of the other students. Sean Williams directed students in a fun writing workshop where students were encouraged to think creatively about their characters and were each given a 12-sided story die to help them create characters for their writing. “We did a workshop with Sean Williams, which was really interesting and funny. It was fun to build a whole story idea with a group of people we’d never met before.” - Jolie May and Annika Van Den Brenk, Year 9 Other talks and workshops included an informative session by history writer Allison Paterson, a thrilling talk by Nova Weetman, a time travel talk by sci-fi writer Thalia Kalkipsakis and a Harry Potter performance by Professor Frankie Falconette (aka Nadia Sunde). “I liked Nova Weetman’s talk. It was really interesting and funny.” Li Paton-Reeve, Year 7 As always, the Voices on the Coast excursion provided a wonderful opportunity for students to connect with authors and illustrators, who provide students with tools to continue their passions of reading, writing and drawing, and inspire them with all the possibilities that great literature presents. “A great experience.” - Holly Purcell, Year 7

Mrs Hardy, Miss Dearnaley, Mrs James and Mr Hayes.

Years 2-5 Homework Help Club

When: Tuesdays 3:00pm - 3:45pm

Where: 4A classroom

Please bring your homework and a small snack.

Careers News

Events and Updates

QUT Garden’s Point Open Day is coming up on Sunday 28th July 9-3pm

UQ Open Day will be held on 4th August 9-3pm.

TAFE Mooloolaba and Nambour campuses hold their Open Day on Tuesday 6th August from 10-1pm.

ADFA, Canberra Open Day will be held on Saturday 24th August.

QTAC Guides

The year 12 QTAC Guides will be arriving in the College in the coming week. Year 12 students will attend a QTAC application information session during week 4, with a parent information session occurring in week 8 this term.

Students applying for Performing Arts or Fine Arts courses in QLD or Interstate are encouraged to check early application due dates for August in preparation.

Lutheran Youth QLD

(LYQ) offer a gap year program for school-leavers that includes retreats, ministry placements and completion of a Certificate IV in Christian Ministry and Theology, as well as allowing time to study or work. If you are interested in learning more, LYQ are hosting an Open Day on 29th July 7pm—8.30pm in Nundah. Further details can be found at http://luminate.org.au/

Mrs. Natasha Purcell Career Counsellor

University of Sydney Science Experience

James Donald’s Experience

The International Science School was an unforgettable experience for me. The variety of lectures and activities that we had the opportunity to partake in was phenomenal. We got to listen to amazing lecturers talking about topics they were passionate about, such as quantum computing and astronomy.

James Donald Yr 11 back row right (Same row as Dr Carl) and Cole Suter Yr 11 3rd from left at front However my favourite part of the International Science School was the social aspect. I got to make so many

Cole Suter’s Experience

During the term holidays, I, along with James Donald embarked on an amazing trip to Sydney to participate in the biennial International Science School. Hosted by the University of Sydney, this school invites 120 students from 8 different countries around the world to participate in amazing lectures and activities over a two week program.

My experience throughout the duration of the Science School can only be described as amazing. From waking up to a gorgeous view of Sydney Harbour, learning about mind-boggling scientific advancements or talking to world renowned lecturers, such as Matt Abbott, the ex-flight director of NASA. My favourite part of the two weeks would be the virtual reality activity, where I was able to put on an Oculus headset and be immersed in a whole new world. I learnt that VR is going to play a vital role in education in the future, where lectures, excursions and activities could all be done using virtual reality.

Another fantastic component of the two weeks was meeting amazing new people from all around Australia and the world, developing friendships that I’m sure will last for many years.

If you are in year 9 or 10, I strongly encourage you to apply for the ISS (International Science School) when it occurs again in another 2 years. It has given me additional knowledge and passion for science, as well as memories and friendships to last a lifetime.

Cole Suter Year 11 Student

great friends who I'll never forget. When we weren't being given talks or participating in activities, we had the chance to go to some social activities, ranging from bowling to going to the zoo. These helped me bond with many people, and even though I was only there for two weeks, the friendships I've made will last a lifetime.

I would absolutely recommend this fantastic opportunity to anybody who enjoys science, and may want to pursue a scientific career in the future. It is truly a magnificent experience, one you will never forget.

James Donald Year 11 Student

QUT Engineering Camp

Nicola Lafferty’s experience

Over the June/July school holidays, I attended an Engineering Camp at QUT, Garden’s Point. Over the two days, I experienced what a day in the life of an Engineer might look like. I attended Aeronautics and Mechanical Engineering workshops, both of which I thoroughly enjoyed. In the Aeronautics workshop I learnt about drones, their applications and the science behind how they work. I also got to fly a drone in a mini drone race and learnt new maths skills to help complete a challenge. At the end of the workshop, we met some real-life Aeronautical and Electrical Engineers and learn about what it is like working those fields of Engineering. On the second day, I went to the Mechanical Engineering workshop, where we learnt about gears, motors, and the maths behind gears that can change the RPM (revolutions per minute) of a motor. We were then given a challenge: to design and create a Mars Rover out of Lego Technic which was to travel across a distance of 2 metres in as close to ten seconds as possible. As well as this, the rover had to be as light as possible to save materials and money. My team came second in the challenge, with a time of 10.05 seconds and the third-lightest buggy.

Pictured far right Nicola Lafferty with her second-place Rover

I really enjoyed the two days that I spent at QUT, as they gave me an insight into what different types of Engineering might look like in the real world. I was surrounded by like-minded people who were all as eager as I was to learn about the wide world of Engineering. The QUT student ambassadors were always ready to answer any questions, and the general atmosphere was really great. I would highly recommend this course to anyone looking into Engineering as something they might want to do in the future, or even if they are just curious to see what it’s like.

Nicola Lafferty Year 10 Student

Study skills tip for July

Top tips for overcommitted students

Maybe you are an elite athlete? Or a dedicated performer? Or someone who has many talents across lots of different areas and doesn’t want to give up any of your activities? No matter the reason, the bottom line is you are time poor. You struggle to fit in everything you need to do for school, because of all of the other commitments in your life. The bad news is there is no magic solution that will easily fix this issue for you. You cannot create more time. The good news is that there are things you can do to make more efficient use of the time you have. These tips are an abbreviated version of the handout available on www.studyskillshandbook.com.au – just visit the Things To Print page to see the full version. 1. Don’t waste time in any of your classes at school. Make the most of every moment so you have less to do at home and set up a buddy system in case you miss any lessons.

2. Prune your activities and see if there is anything you can cut to reduce the pressure.

3. Make a timetable so you can schedule in everything that you need to do and want to do.

4. Use all little pockets of time. If you are waiting before training then use that time to complete some homework.

5. Always prioritise before you start work to ensure that the most important and urgent work is completed first.

6. If you are too tired when you get home from training it may be better to get to bed early and get up a bit earlier in the morning when you are fresh and do your work then.

7. You may need to sacrifice an occasional lunchtime when you know you will be too busy that night.

8. Let go of perfectionism it may not be possible to do everything as fully as you would like. Take smart shortcuts when you can.

9. Use any big blocks of time to tackle the time-consuming tasks that you haven’t had time for.

10. Some work like study notes, assessments or major works may be able to be left to the holidays. Remember to be kind to yourself. It is difficult to have enough time to excel in every aspect of your life! All you can do is make good choices with the time you have and make the most of that time and still try and get the best results you can given the time constraints you are working under. Learn more at:

www.studyskillshandbook.com.au

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Mr Matt Armstrong

Head of Senior Years Studies

Student Absences

Reminder to Parents

Please report all absences via one of the following:

SMS: 0416 906 148

Email: absent@gslc.qld.edu.au

Phone: 07 5455 8666

Community News

7 Weight Training Myths Debunked

Weight training is one type of strength training. There are many reasons strength training is good for your health. Specifically, it makes your bones stronger, not just your muscles. Weight training improves muscle tone and enhances your metabolism. So why do some people still avoid weight training? Here are the most common myths about weight training and the truth be-hind each:

1. Only Men Should Lift Weights Pfft.

2. Lifting Weights will add Bulk to Your Body While it’s true that strength training is meant to build muscle, for women’s bodies, the development of muscles has a limit. In most cases, women who engage in strength training will have a leaner and firmer, not necessarily larger, body. A woman would need to train very hard, and take in a large amount of calories, in order to bulk up the way we see men do when they weight train.

3. Over Time, Your Muscles will Convert to Fat When you stop weight training your muscles don’t turn into fat, they decline and grow smaller. When people gain weight once they stop exercising, it’s usually because they are eating the same amount but no longer burning calories the way they used to.

4. Lifting Weights will put too much Pressure on your Joints Some people are afraid of injuring themselves and this is a real possibility but only if you use equipment that’s way above your level. If you’re a beginner, start small and gradually build up your strength before progressing to heavier weights.

5. Strength Training Yields Results Quickly Weight loss and achieving your ideal physique safely cannot be achieved in just days. It takes work and commitment but if you persevere, you should see the results in a number of weeks.

6. Strength Training does not Burn Calories unlike Cardio Cardio exercises are most effective for burning calories, but strength training provides you with an added advantage. When you have more muscle, your body will burn calories to maintain that muscle even when you’re resting.

7. Weight Training has no other Health Benefits than Strengthening Muscles When you combine cardio workouts with strength training, your muscles function more smoothly. They are better able to take in blood flow and push this back to the heart. This smooth blood flow aids the heart in working better, improving its health. Weight training has also been proven to improve bone density, which is especially important for women who can suffer from osteopenia or osteoporosis.

If you would like a free trial and an introduction to weight training with a fully qualified fitness instructor, please contact Kate at EFM on noosaville@efm.net.au or 0434944987 or pop over to the HPE centre and speak to Kate in person at EFM Health Clubs Noosaville (upstairs on the mezzanine level).