volume 36 edition 5 from the principal
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2019 Week 10 Term 1
At the end of Term 1 it is great to look back and celebrate the diversity of academic, sporting, cultural and community activities and achievements. With the culminating activities, assessment and reporting over recent days, a particular point of celebration is the learning that happens day to day across our P-12 College. I encourage parents of Middle and Senior Years students to use the Term 1 reports and parent teacher interviews early next term as opportunity to celebrate, with your child, the learning that has occurred and to explore ways in which learning can be enhanced. Our term concluded with today’s P-12 Easter Chapel and the P-5 Easter Gala. It was great to see so many parents and extended family join us for these end of term activities. As we approach Easter, we are reminded that it’s through Jesus’ death and resurrection, not through what we do or don’t do, that we are restored in our relationship with our loving God. I hope that the coming holidays are time when as families and individuals we find time for rest, enjoyment and celebration.
Anthony Dyer Principal
From the Principal
Volume 36 • Edition 5 • 5 April 2019
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
P & F Fundraiser
Entertainment Membership
To purchase your Brisbane, Sunshine Coast and Surrounds Digital Membership or hardcopy of the Entertainment Book please visit the Entertainment site - link below. A world of 2 for 1 offers and up to 50% off at the best restaurants, arts, attractions, hotels, travel and shopping. A sample copy of the book is available for viewing in the Main Admin office. Still only $70. https://www.entertainmentbook.com.au/
P & F News
P&F Welcome new President
The P&F welcomes Matt Withers as the new President for 2019. Special thanks go to Susie Olopai who is the returning Secretary. Ian Suter has stood down as Treasurer so this position is still available. The P&F would like to thank Ian for his years of support as Treasurer. Meeting minutes are available to view on the website.
Mother’s Day Gifts
Prep-Year 5 Pre-ordered gifts will be selected on Tuesday 7 May. Please keep an eye out for the order form which was handed out to Prep to Year 5 students this week. Children will once again be able to choose from a beautiful collection of gifts and homewares. To avoid disappointment please be sure to have your order to the Junior Admin Office by Wednesday 1 May.
The P&F will also be holding a stall for the entire College on Friday 10 May, during the first break, in front of the Tuckshop. This is a cash-only stall.
P-2 and 3-5 Disco Friday 7 June 2019
Prep-2 3.15pm-4.30pm Cost $7 Please look out for more details of this event during Term 2.
3-5 Disco 4.45pm-6.45pm Cost $11
Shepherd’s Twilight Fair
Sponsorship Packages now available
Please contact Karen von Homeyer: Tel: 54558600 or email: [email protected]
Date Claimers
Friday 5 April Last Day Term 1 Prep-Year 12 Tuesday 23 April Pupil Free Day Tuesday 23 April Year 12 College Student Leaders Recharge Enthuse Brisbane 6.30am to 5.30pm Wednesday 24 April First Day of Term 2 Prep-Year 12 Wednesday 24 April ANZAC Day Service 10am HPE Centre Thursday 25 April ANZAC Day Public Holiday Friday 26 April Year 11 EES Excursion Tuesday 30 April Yr 11/12 FTVNM Excursion to USC Tuesday 30 April Years 6-12 Parent Teacher Interviews Wednesday 1 May Yr 11/12 Christian Studies ALWS Awareness Wednesday 1 May Years 6-12 Parent Teacher Interviews Thursday 2 May 9-12 yrs Athletics Carnival Monday 6 May Labour Day Public Holiday
Please see more date claimers and details via our website:
Link to Good Shepherd Calendar
Wellbeing Builder: Wellbeing Element: Relationships and Optimism Character Strength: Kindness Strengths Booster: Media Search Wellbeing Reflection Activities:
Middle - Active Constructive Responding
Senior - Responding Enthusiastically
(see website link below)
(The Learning Curve website) Parent Wellbeing: Failing well, accepting that mistakes are part of life, forgiving yourself for making them and learning new approaches to correct them are valuable skills to develop. Describe a time you have done these to succeed. There has been a significant decline in face to face conversations over the last decade due to much of society’s obsession with electronic communication. As a consequence, people’s skills in reading and sending appropriate body language messages have lessened, leading to a key social-emotional resilience skill, showing empathy, being adversely affected. Showing empathy has been the social glue that has enabled communities to thrive and flourish for centuries and underpins respectful relationships. To develop students’ self-awareness of how to show empathy and build respectful relationships, they need to be provided with numerous opportunities to practise using active constructive responding in their face to face conversations with others. Simply asking another person to tell you more about a story they are sharing which fills both of you with uplifting spirals of positive emotions, which benefit yours and their wellbeing. Another important aspect to emphasise with students is to aim to say five positives for every negative when having a conversation. Other ways of listening and responding which don’t build respectful relationships include: • passive constructive: listening quietly, without any interest or enthusiasm • passive destructive: showing little interest to learn about their story • active destructive: dismissing their story with disrespectful body language and changing the subject.
Mr Matt George
Year 6/7 Student Coordinator
Ballroom Dance Classes
Students, parents and staff who attended the Ballroom Dance classes after school on Wednesday afternoons, enjoyed learning new dance moves and dance etiquette. As the term draws to a close, so does the dance classes. Our thanks and appreciation to Ms Sharryn Close for leading us with her dance expertise. There were a lot of laughs and genuine excitement as we progressed with our lessons. For those interested in continuing dance classes with Sharryn, please contact her via email [email protected] or phone 0404 097 358. Sharryn will be starting dance classes 23rd April, 4pm at Tinbeerwah Hall. Some of the popular genres she teaches are Waltz, Foxtrot, Blues, New Vogue, Quickstep, Tango, Jive, Cha Cha, Rumba and Samba.
Sandy Hardy Head of Middle Years Studies
GSLC Cross Country
9-12yrs Cross Country
After a great day of competitive and house spirit the house results are: 1st Weyba (106 pts) 2nd Munna (105 pts) 3rd Doonella (86 pts) 4th Laguna (85 pts) Congratulations to following students who won their age divisions: 9yrs Polly Boyd & Zac McCudden 10yrs Sienna Howard & Hayden Danswan 11yrs Hayley Dunn & Dylan Smalley 12yrs Elke Conolly & Spencer Dye We wish these students, and all who will be represent-ing Good Shepherd, well at the Independent District Cross-Country.
13yrs-Open Cross Country
1st Laguna 2nd Doonella 3rd Weyba 4th Munna Congratulations to following students who won their age divisions: 13yrs Ellie Bryce & Cooper Delaney 14yrs Mia Jeffries & & Hayden Small 15yrs Kiara Berridge & Jack Leary 16yrs Jess Huxley & Patrick Elliot Open Chelsea Meadows & Harry Ladd We wish these students, and all who will be representing Good Shepherd, well at the Independent District Cross-Country.
Congratulations to: Isabelle Hammond Yr 9 who has been invited to join the 13-15yrs girls Sunshine Coast Regional Netball Team to compete at the State Championships in Townsville in May Emma Benjamin Yr 10 who has been invited to join the 16-18 yrs girls Sunshine Coast Regional Basketball Team to compete at the State Championships in Brisbane in May. Ariel Batista Yr 11 who has been invited to join the 16-19 yrs boys Sunshine Coast Regional Football Team to compete at the State Championships in Brisbane in May.
2019 TERM DATES
Term 1 (10 Weeks for Students)
P-12 Term 1 Ends Friday 5 April
Good Friday 19 April
Easter Monday 22 April
Term 2 (10 Weeks for Students)
P-12 Students – Term 2 Start Wednesday, 24 April
P-12 Term 2 Ends Wednesday 26 June
Public Holiday Anzac Day Thursday 25 April
Labour Day Monday 6 May
Term 3 (10 Weeks for Students)
P-12 Students – Term 3 Start Tuesday 16 July
P-12 Term 3 Ends Friday 20 September
Public Holiday Noosa Show Day Friday 6 September
Term 4 (9 Weeks for P-9 Students)
P-12 Students – Term 4 Start Tuesday 8 October
Year 12 Term 4 Ends Friday 15 November
Years 10 & 11 Term 4 Ends Friday 29 November
Prep-Year 9 Term 4 Ends Wednesday 4 December
Public Holiday Queen’s Birthday Monday 7 October
Student Free Day / Staff PD Monday 21 October
Important Dates:
Term 1
5 April Easter Chapel and Gala (Junior Choir,
Aurora, Orchestra, Flute Ensemble)
Strictly Ballroom (Leads Rehearsal)
Term 2
24 April Anzac Day Service (Aurora)
8–9 May Music Camp (Guitar Ensemble, Maroon
Band, Gold Band, Juinior String Ensemble,
Pop Strings, Middle School Strings)
12 May Good Shepherd Sunday Church Service
(Orchestra)
23–25 May Strictly Ballroom (Senior Musical at The J)
29 May QSO Learning Concert (Years 9 – 10 music
students)
13 June Senior Ensembles Showcase
Please note that this calendar is continually being updated as performance opportunities are locked in.
Performing Arts Highlights
On Tuesday 2 April Year 12 Music and Drama students performed to family and friends as part of their curriculum assessment. The acts were diverse and the standard of performances was high. Congratulations to our seniors! You can like our GSLC Performing Arts Facebook page to see more photos of the evening.
Senior Musical 2019
23 May to 25 May 2019
Rehearsals are continuing and our senior musical is well on the way to becoming a frenzy of feathers, sequins and big hair. So many milestones; costumes, photoshoot, band rehearsals and choreography. Our teachers are looking forward to the holiday workshops at The J on Monday 8th and Thursday 11 April. The J at Noosa will host the show from 23–25 May. Tickets are available from The J (adults $28 / concession $20). Tell your family and friends not to miss this awesome event.
Shania Oreb & Jez Underwood bring the characters Scott and Fran to life in
Strictly Ballroom The Musical
From the Head of Junior Years
Black or White
When I was in primary school, I got into a major argument with a boy in my class. I have forgotten what the argument was about, but I have never forgotten the lesson I learned that day. I was convinced that “I” was right and “he” was wrong – and he was just as convinced that “I” was wrong and “he” was right. The teacher decided to teach us a very important lesson. She brought us up to the front of the class and placed him on one side of her desk and me on the other. In the middle of her desk was a large, round object. I could clearly see that it was black. She asked the boy what colour the object was. “White,” he answered. I couldn’t believe he said the object was white, when it was obviously black! Another argument started between my classmate and me, this time about the colour of the object. The teacher told me to go stand where the boy was standing and told him to come stand where I had been. We changed places, and now she asked me what the colour of the object was. I had to answer, “White.” It was an object with two differently coloured sides, and from his viewpoint it was white. Only from my side it was black. Sometimes we need to look at the problem from the other person’s view in order to truly understand his/her perspective.
Inquiry Based Learning
One of the greatest assets for our children at GSLC, I believe, is that being able to inquire deeply is embedded in all we do. In classrooms, in playgrounds, on assembly, in offices and administration, and around the grounds we are all talking the same language. This allows for consistency of understanding and demonstrates to our students that we are all on a learning journey and that we celebrate this. To be great learners we need to think deeply about the questions we have and the questions presented to us. It also enables our students to create their own ideas and work with staff or their family to develop these ideas. I encourage you to allow your children to ask questions at home. Discuss with them what it means to be learner, set a goal together each day about the type of learner they are aiming to be for the day. You may even like to set yourself a goal for the day too. These conversations are a powerful way for the whole family to grow together.
You may have seen the new Learner Assets posters around the Junior School, we actively use and teach these, particularly during our Inquiry lessons. Here is a quick reminder about the GSLC Junior School Learner Assets: Self-Manager - We learn independently and make wise decisions about our learning. We know ourselves as learners; set targets and work towards personal goals. We know we are able to continually grow as learners. Resilient - We recover from difficult situations; we are strong, show grit and we do not give up. We have a positive mindset and realise that it is ‘OK’ to make mistakes, as this is how we learn. Respectful - We are positive about all people; we care about their feelings and well-being. We care enough about ourselves and others that we don’t do things that are hurtful, and look after our own and others’ possessions. Inquirer - We formulate questions and locate and use a wide range of sources and techniques to investigate problems, interests and issues. Thinker - We think logically, creatively and reflectively. We think about how we use our thinking and have different strategies for making our thinking visible to others. We know that our thinking changes as we learn and we continue to use a growth mindset. Communicator - We communicate ideas confidently in different ways and for a variety of purposes. We listen thoughtfully to what others communicate to us. We can adapt our communication style to suit many contexts. Open-Minded - We critically appreciate our own cultures and personal histories, as well as the values and traditions of others. We seek and evaluate a range of points of view, and we are willing to grow and learn from the experience. Caring - We show empathy, compassion and respect. We have a commitment to service, and we act to make a positive difference in the lives of others and the world around us. Risk-Takers - We approach uncertainty with forethought and determination. We work independently and cooperatively to explore new ideas and innovative strategies. We are resourceful and resilient in the face of challenges and change. Reflective - We thoughtfully consider the world and our own ideas and experiences. We work to understand our strengths and weaknesses in order to support our learning and personal development.
Mr Tim Lambert
Head of Junior Years
Years 2-5 Homework Help Club
Years 2-5 Homework Help will commence in Week 2 of Term 2 (Tuesday 30 April). Please note that due to Year 4 Camp and NAPLAN testing Homework Help will not be available on Tuesday 14 May.
When: Tuesdays 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Where: 4A classroom
Please bring your homework and a small snack.
Class Awards Term 1 Week 9 Prep Kookaburras Grace Turschwell
Prep Possums Jessie Langford
1A Max Adkins
1B Claudia Popplewell
2A Troy Hobbs
2B Charlee Connor
3A Jessie Bostelman
3B Morgan MacDonald
4A Flynn Westman
4B Isabella George
5A Yindi Turner
5B Rory Turner
Class Awards Term 1 Week 10 Prep Kookaburras Alyssa Bateman
Prep Possums Tiara Peters
1A Paige Balchin
1B Brynn Oakley
2A Lucy Blair
2B Kai Kelly
3A Dash Roberts
3B Ally Hamilton
4A Lily Cracknell
4B Holly Baughurst
5A Oliver Bairstow
5B NO AWARD
Toolbox Parenting Course
Every Tuesday 6pm to 8pm May 7th to June 11th
@ Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 115 Eumundi Rd, Noosaville.
Cost : $55 Person / $60 Couple To Register: Contact Fran on 0423 235 766
Good Shepherd Lutheran College
Vacation Care & Pupil Free Days
7.30am to 6.00pm
The Easter 2019 Holiday Program is now available. For more information and registration forms please go to our website under enrolment/OSHC or see link below:
Outside School Hours Vacation Care Forms Lots of fun activities have been planned for these school holidays, including an excursion to the Maroochy Bushland Botanic Gardens, visit to Luther Heights Youth Camp, wooden egg decorating, Ocean Life Incursion, string cross art and more. Families must have a formal enrolment into Outside School Hours Care. Link to forms or please call our friendly staff on 0409707167 or email: [email protected]
Why Humanities matters?
It is common to hear today, in the era of big data and STEM — science, technology, engineering and mathematics — that the humanities are, well, relatively worthless. So in a STEM focused world – what can the Arts and Humanities give us?
Here are 9 reasons why humanities matter… The new focus in Humanities is on critical thinking, researching, communicating, and supporting arguments with evidence. These are the skills that will allow students to navigate the digital age of fake news and "infotainment". 1. Humanities help us understand others through
their languages, histories and culture. 2. They foster social justice and equality. 3. They reveal how people have tried to make
moral, spiritual and intellectual sense of the world.
4. Humanities teaches us empathy. 5. They teach us to deal crucially and logically. 6. Humanities teaches us to weigh evidence
skeptically and consider more than one side of every question.
7. Build our skills in writing and critical reading. 8. Encourage us to think creatively. They teach us
to reason about being human and to ask questions about our world.
9. Develop us to be informed and critical citizens. Without humanities, democracy could not flourish.
A Humanities student is not just equipped with an appreciation of history or geography, but is instead ready to tackle the overwhelming amount of information that's out there to find the truth and to communicate this in a meaningful way. They are able to understand the motivations and perspectives of others so that they can be sense makers and voices of reason, and not of hyperbole. Employability skills in demand today are these exact types of skills. Humanities reminds us that we are living in a world of people, and not just of numbers and data. Being able to understand the forces that operate in our world and the underlying motives of governments, people, and organisations allows a Humanities student to act with independence, reason and focus, and this is the reason why Humanities are more relevant today than ever.
Mr Matt Armstrong and Mrs Melissa Evans
On behalf of Humanities
Brisbane Sustainable Cities Challenge Year 7 Students, Kelsey Loader, Millie Wood and Leila Waye, reflect on their excursion: On Wednesday the 20 March, 15 Year 7 students worked at the impressive ‘City Hall’ in Brisbane. We were introduced to the day by Lord Mayor Graeme Quirk, who spoke about the importance of planning for the future to make our city sustainable. Dr Rob Bell, the host of childrens tv show ‘Scope’ also shared some of his knowledge and was entertaining to listen to.
The Sustainable cities challenge was a great educational experience. There were 30 different schools and over 600 students and teachers attending. We focused on making Brisbane a sustainable city in the year 2100. An important aspect of the workshop was working as a team as we gathered knowledge, responded to mini challenges, created a model and made a video presentation sharing our main ideas for the future. Our group’s design was based around using magnets. People could levitate around the place using magnetic technology in their shoes as well as on the paths and the side of buildings. Our appliances would be able to levitate outside at the push of a button allowing them to charge using their solar panels throughout the day. Cars would travel using magnetism also. All this helped to reduce the impact of Carbon emissions in the year 2100. Overall it was a really awesome day. We had lots of fun and enjoyed our time together.
Year 6 Australian Lutheran World Service Awareness Day
What If?...
Reflection by Eden Reid Yr 6 On April the 2nd, 6th grade travelled to Immanuel to learn about ALWS and what they do for developing countries. A man named Christian welcomed us and we sat in the Chapel. We would go through many different challenges and presentations to see what it was like for refugee families and how ALWS helps them. We were also divided into groups of three from each school and I was placed in a group with Riley (Pacific Lutheran College) and Oscar (Immanuel Lutheran College). Challenge one was interesting and quite difficult. We were playing a memory card game, which wasn’t well thought out as the pictures were not divided from the words and they were quite hard to depict which pic-ture matched with what words. In the end, my group flipped all the cards over and matched them that way. The aim of the game however, was to show what the children have to go through and the pictures to show what it is like. For example, the picture that matched with ‘What if you only had $2 to live on each day’ was a mother and father holding a handful of rice.
After challenge one, Christian went through a slideshow showing what life would be like if you woke up with only the things you said thank you for the day before. The man in the slideshow had no bed, food, water, car and even his parents weren’t there. In the end, he had to go to the toilet in the bushes and had to drink water from a vase, which made him sick. The slideshow was to visually show what it’s like for a refugee each day. They have no food, clean water, no toilet and sometimes even no parents. I reflected on this and realised that I would be in nothing apart from a burger (we went out the night before) and it was tasty. Challenge two was difficult, as we had to list what would be most important in a refugee’s life. We had laminated pictures with captions showing different assets that a refugee needed. There was a loving family, steady income, working loo, clean water, basic needs, a good house, and electricity. We had to put them in order from most importance to least in order to survive. Our group listed family as first as it is two sided. A family gives you someone to love and they can
help you do things like cook or wash. A steady income came second as if you have money coming in you could purchase most of the other necessities. This challenge was to show that these cards all show the things we consider normal, and yet some refugee’s don’t have any of them. This challenge was really an eye-opener and helped me see how privileged I am. Afterwards, we watched a video of a refugee child named Josias, and how his day-to-day is. He was only eight years old but he had so many responsibilities like tending his one cow when he still had it and looking after his chickens. Josias cooks on a pot over a fire and his meals consist of a small amount of rice with some vegetables. He does not have a normal lavatory and instead discharges in a dug hole behind an anthill. He also has to walk around 5km to get water, which isn’t even clean, and carry the heavy bucket all the way back. Josias hopes to go to school when he turns nine to get a proper education. After that video, it was morning tea and we were given a single cracker to eat. This was to represent what a refugee child might go on every day. Luckily, we were allowed to eat more… later. When morning tea ended, challenge three started. Challenge three composed of a sheet of paper that was used for writing the similarities and differences of Josias’s life. It was quite an easy task as all we had to do was point out the obvious. For example, I have a house and Josias has a house or I have a toilet and Josias has a hole. The point of the challenge was to show us kids how privileged we are compared to a refugee’s life. It was lunchtime when challenge three ended, and for lunch we had a delicious smelling curry. The curry consisted of vegetables and no meat but this didn’t make a difference. I ate my ration in under a minute and was lucky enough to find Isaac who did not want the rest of his. This lunch was to represent the amount of food a refugee receives each day! The cups were only a quarter full, showing how little these people have to go on. Challenge four was difficult and interesting. We had to construct something that someone in a refugee camp might have out of only a rubber band, four matchsticks, some clay, two pipe cleaners and a paper bag. We tried to make a soccer ball out of the pipe cleaners but it didn’t really work out. The task was designed to show us how refugees have to make do with whatever resources they have. They have to make toilets and their houses out of mud, sticks and straw. The last task was in fact a board game. The board game was like Monopoly as you had tokens and had to move round a board. It had seemed I used up all my good luck in lunch as I kept going round in circles because of the “What if?” cards. Oscar managed to win the game by getting out of the refugee camp and into a better country like Australia. The game was made to give kids a view of what it is like to be a child fleeing war to find a better country. Each step is represented as a year so you can imagine the amount of years you would have to be travelling as a refugee. ALWS day was a great experience and I left with more appreciation of how our life is and how lucky we are.
Careers News Upcoming Events and Key Dates
Inspire Youth Forum
The Inspire Youth Forum is being held on the Sunshine Coast with a host of local speakers inspiring young people (ages 12-25) to be their best self and to follow their future dreams. Held on 4th May 2019 – 8.45 am to 12.15pm. Listen to eight Inspirational speakers followed by table talk after each speaker. More information:
http://www.inspireyouthforum.com.au/
ACU: Community Achiever’s Program
The Community Achiever’s Program (CAP) at ACU considers the contribution you have made to your community through your school, local community organisations, cultural and/or religious groups, not just your OP or rank, for entry to ACU courses. An additional benefit of this program is that successful applicants receive an early offer of a course place. Applications open on Wednesday 1 May and close on Tuesday 30 July 2019. Early offers to study in 2020 will be released by the end of September 2019. Also, Community Achievers will benefit from opportunities to enhance their leadership and volunteering skills while at ACU. Visit the Community Achievers’ website to view videos on how to prepare, submit and monitor your CAP application.
STEM Events
GU: STEM Futures day
Year 12 students can register to attend the Griffith STEM Futures Day being held on 28 and 29 May 2019 at the Nathan campus. Registrations open soon, click here for more information.
https://www.griffith.edu.au/griffith-sciences/stem-outreach/stem-futures-day
QUT: STEM Engineering Camp
The two-day Engineering Link Project invites Year 10, 11 and 12 students to get hands on in university-level projects, working with practising engineers and experiencing activities that will open their eyes to possible career paths QUT Garden Point campus
Thursday 4 & Friday 5 July 2019, 8.45am start Register here:
https://telg.com.au/events/sqelp2019/
QUT Year 11 STEM Camp
QUT’s Vice-Chancellor's STEM camp provides high-achieving Year 11 students with an exciting opportunity to attend an interactive 5-day camp, and engage in solving some of the major challenges facing our society and planet today. Students will have an opportunity to experience ground-breaking research as it happens, inside QUT’s world-class research facilities. Applications open April.
Holiday Programs
Many institutions offer holiday programs. Visit their Events pages to learn more.
JMC Academy offers a range of Creative Industries courses and is holding their Open Day on May 4th. They offer holiday workshops in June/July with registrations open now.
https://www.jmcacademy.edu.au/events/open-days
ADF Information Sessions & Gap Year Program
A range of information sessions are occurring on the Coast and include Engineering on 11 April and Submariners on 17 April. Search under events on:
https://www.defencejobs.gov.au/ You can still apply for the 2019 ADF Gap Year to experience life in the Navy, Army or Air Force, without committing to a longer period. However, places are strictly limited, so apply early. Visit the Gap Year website for more information and to apply.
UQ: St Lucia campus tours
This is a great way to become familiar with the campus. To register a tour of the campus, access the online registration form. For future students, tours leave at 10:00am on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays (with the exception of public holidays) from the front entrance of the Student Centre (Building 61) and take approximately 1 hour. Please check the "Booking Date" for availability as bookings are essential and required 24 hours in advance.
Mrs. Natasha Purcell Career Counsellor
German Exchange On Friday the 29 March we welcomed 11 students from our sister school, the Schillerschule in Frankfurt. The students will be staying with families in the College for 4 weeks, experiencing all that the Sunshine Coast has to offer, developing their English skills, and helping our students with their German. In December our students will travel to Germany to experience school life in Germany. This exchange is an important part of our Language Program here at the College, and our relationship with the Schillerschule has existed for over twenty years.
Ms Jo Anna Morrison
ALWS Walk My Way in Queensland
Planned for Sunday 4 August 2019!
Take the Walk My Way Challenge Queensland and help refugee children go to school. We’re planning a 24km Walking Challenge along the coast in August 2019 starting at Good Shepherd Lutheran College in Noosa. For more information about this event please click on the link below. Keep an eye out in future newsletters about this event.
https://www.alws.org.au/news-and-stories/walk-my-way-in-queensland/
Pastor Simon Cooper College Chaplin
Student Absences
Reminder to Parents Please report all absences via one of the following:
SMS: 0416 906 148
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 07 5455 8666
Community News
Tips for staying motivated as Autumn closes in:
Exercise early in the day (before your brain figures out what you are doing!)
There’s no better way to start the day than hitting the gym. It makes you feel amazing, helps you to make healthier choices throughout the day, plus, it gets exercise out of the way and you don’t have to worry about motivating yourself to go after work. But obviously, forcing yourself up and out of the bed at 6am when it’s dark and raining outside is no easy feat. If you sleep in your gym gear, however, you’re already half way there. And for all of you people who think “ew well you sweat in your sleep” well you’re going to get even sweatier in the gym anyway (and if you don’t then you’re not working hard enough!).
Find a workout buddy
A gym buddy can help you focus, push you harder, and encourage you to try new things. Nobody wants to let people down, so arrange a gym date and stick to it. It’s makes it more fun exercising with a friend. If you want a gym membership that includes new friends, then EFM Noosaville provides you with a great group of like-minded people who are waiting to meet you and who will motivate and support you all the way!
Join EFM Health Clubs Noosaville!
At EFM Noosaville you will be trained by a fully qualified and experienced Fitness Coach every single session. You’ll be given a brand new session, tailored to your goals and requirements every time you visit. And you’ll be held accountable and given a friendly reminder call or SMS if you miss one too many sessions! With our current Buy One Month, Get One Month Free special offer you’ll be well into your fitness routine come winter and we all know that summer bodies are made in winter, right?!
BUY ONE MONTH, GET ONE MONTH FREE at EFM Health Clubs Noosaville
To find out more or book a free trial contact:
Kate Davidson at EFM Health Clubs Noosaville On-site at GSLC in the HPE Centre
T: 0434 944 987 E: [email protected]
Mountain Bike Orienteering Event Sunday 28 April 2019 Yurol Forest Pomona
Venue: Yurol State Forest is an area of pine plantation and native for-est with a network of grav-el roads and tracks Courses: There will be 3 courses ranging from 7km to 25km to suit all levels of fitness and abilities. Entry: Go to www.mtbo.com.au to register. Enter early for discounted rates. Costs: Members Junior $10 Senior $15 Non Members Junior $20 Senior $25 SportIdent (timing) stick hire fees $5.00 Mapboard Hire $10.00 Starts: from 8.30am to 10.00am Equipment: A suitable mountain bike, helmet and water are the basic requirements for this event. A handlebar mounted mapboard that rotates is the best way to hold the map. There are commercially available one, you can hire one from us or make your own. Facilities: Toilet facilities on site. School canteen will be open for food and drinks. Inquiries: Craig Steffens – Ph 0418871193 or email: [email protected] For further info on mountain bike orienteering, visit www.mtbo.com.au