MBBC NEWSLETTER
Newsletter
Newsletter No.
No. 33
08 –– 30
20October,
March, 2007
2007
A Future Focus
Last Thursday I attended a dinner to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the school I attended. During the course of the
evening we were reminded of the achievements of various old boys’ such as Edmund Barton and Banjo Patterson. The
focus was very much on the past and there was much to celebrate. I contrasted that with attending our art show the
following evening and our information evening last night – and reflected that we are a school focused on the future and
what a great joy and privilege that is. Each day I see boys full of potential who may be or future politicians or famous
poets, but more importantly who will hopefully be great men in terms of their families, values, friends and society in
general, whatever they do. When MBBC is celebrating its 150th, (an event I am unlikely to be attending!) or even its
50th, I have no doubt there will be much to celebrate in the achievements of our boys’.
Annual ‘State of the Union’ Parent Information Meeting
It was pleasing to see so many parents at last night’s parent information evening. Professor Stephen Gray, Chairman
of the MBBC Board and I presented an update on the College’s plans for 2008. The presentation form the meeting can
be found on the website under the Downloads section.
Strategic Plan
MBBC’s Strategic Plan was released last night. A copy will be sent home today to each family via your son. Please
check his bag! The Strategic Plan outlines goals and strategies for the College in 5 areas – Students, Staff,
Community, Assets and Leadership. It can also be downloaded from the website.
Student Art Show
'Imagination is more important than knowledge!' – Einstein
Congratulations to Ms de Lange for the wonderful art exhibition last Friday. It was a fantastic example of the wonderful
creative talents of so many boys and I congratulate all boys on their efforts. The standard of work and the level of
creativity were quite remarkable and reminded me again of the need to give boys as many opportunities as possible to
explore their creative talents and so become a well rounded young man. Sadly too often boys do not fulfil their creative
potential leaving an imbalance in their lives. Thank you too, to the Year 3-5 parents for their excellent catering efforts.
Year 7-9 Camp
All middle school boys and staff will be on Moreton Island next week for their annual camp.
Congratulations to
James Ogilvie and Joshua Kelliher who were selected to attend the Jason Conference for creative learners in Sydney
this week.
P&F AGM
Nominations close tomorrow for the 2008 P&F executive. If you are interested in being on the
committee please return the nomination form to the office.
The AGM will be held on Monday 14 November.
Roderick HW Crouch
Principal
1
Telephone: 07 3906 9444
Facsimile: 07 3906 9400 Email: [email protected]
Postal Address: PO Box 80, Wynnum 4178
WET WEATHER INFORMATION LINE : 3906 9450
Website: www.mbbc.qld.edu.au
Assembly
Congratulations to Year 5 for a great job at Assembly last week. Prep will be leading this week’s assembly. The bible
reading will be 2 Peter 1: 5-9. Assembly will commence at 8.30 am on Friday, 2 November 2007.
Memory Verse
The Lord knows how to rescue godly people from their sufferings 2 Peter 2: 9
House of the Week
Congratulations to Dunlop for being the House of the Week last week.
Award Cards
Congratulations to the following students who received Award cards last week: Prep- Baeddan Davies, Cairo
Falvey, Sam Moore, Finley Mitchell Year 1- Steele Glenn, Toby Kennett, Cameron O’Brien, Caelan Burton,
Hudson Beck, Nicholas Beevor, Cooper Hassan, Zack Thorpe, Connor Madders, Benjamin Carstairs
Year 2 - James Cosgrove.
OSHC
All OSHC parents, please be aware that all absent days will be charged at the one fee of $12. Regular fees remain at
$7 for an early session (4pm pick up) or $12 for a late session (until 6pm). Absent days as a result of illness and
accompanied with a medical certificate will not be charged.
If your son is absent from Before School Care or After School Care due to the following reasons please notify the
OHSC staff by phone (3906 9428) or email as soon as possible:
• Illness
• Being picked up from the pick up zone
• Going home with a friend
• Collected straight from any after school activity and not returning to after school care
Please help us as it is vital to know the exact whereabouts of each child that is on the roll.
Please leave a message on the OSHC phone 3906 9428 if staff are not present or email Miss Natalie
[email protected]
Bookings, whether casual or permanent will not be taken without an enrolment form being handed to the Coordinator
Natalie Mossop first; this includes phone bookings as well. All up to date information regarding contact numbers and
fees can be found in the Quality Junior Programs Parent Handbook, which is available from the office.
Tuckshop
This Thursday’s tuckshop is a Pizza Rounder plus a juice or chocolate milk for $4.50. Please fill out the
tear off slip to order tuckshop and place in the silver locked box with exact money by
Wednesday 10.00am. Tuckshop cannot be ordered on Thursday. No change is able to be
given so please include the correct money.
Wet Weather Information Line
The wet weather information line is available to call at anytime to check to see if your son’s sport matches or any other
event will still be taking place whilst there is rain. The number is 3906 9450.
Prize Giving Night
On Monday 19 November, MBBC will be hosting its annual Prize Giving Night. This is one of the most important dates
on the College calendar as it allows us to celebrate the successes of our students. This year, prizes will be awarded to
boys in Year 5 - 9.
Prize Giving Night is a compulsory event for all boys in Years 5-9
It will be hosted in the MBC Music Centre and proceedings will commence promptly at 7pm and will be followed by a
light supper. All boys attending are expected to wear formal school uniform. Family and friends of the MBBC
community are all welcome to attend the evening.
Boys in Years 5-9 will be involved in rehearsals at MBC on Monday 19 November between 11am – 1pm, where they
will be transported by bus from MBBC to the MBC Music Centre. Boys will be required to make their own way to the
Prize Giving Evening. Please contact Ms Marie Perry, Director of Teaching & Learning on 3906 9444 if you have any
queries.
Bandanna Day
Another successful Bandanna Day has been completed. We managed to raise well over $500 for Canteen. Well
done to all who purchased a Bandanna Day and to those who invented new ways of wearing them.
2
CHAPLAINS CORNER
‘These three remain, faith, hope, love and the greatest of these is love’
1 Corinthians 13:13
Two weeks ago I discussed the issue of faith. This newsletter I want to look at hope. Hope is a very valuable
commodity, as are all three of the attributes mentioned in this very short but powerful verse from the bible. If we look
at the dictionary again it describes hope in this manner:
1.
2.
3.
To wish for something with expectation of its fulfillment.
To have confidence; trust.
To look forward to with confidence or expectation
We all live a life of hope every day. It is what keeps us getting out of bed each morning. We hope for a better future for
our kids, we hope for a better day for ourselves. We wake hoping that today will be better than yesterday. Think about
why New Years Eve is so important and so celebrated. Really it is just another day on the calendar with the same
amount of minutes and hours. But there is something about that change to a new year that seems to bring us to life,
because we have the belief or the hope that this year will be better than last year. Hope is so vitally important to live a
happy and contented life, especially for the youth of society. Sadly once we lose hope, depression and despair will
quickly set in. To give up hope is to stop living. Our alarming suicide rates are testimonies to this. So what do we do?
Having faith offers us hope. The bible tells us that the one who made us wants to give us a future and a hope; this is
His plan for us. To wake up each morning knowing you are not an accident, or a mistake, or worthless. Rather
knowing that there is reason and meaning to your life, this is the hope that God gives us when we place our faith in
him.
Shane McCarthy
School Chaplain
Announcement:
Do you know what a youth group is? Have you ever been to a youth group event? Youth groups are often run by
church groups and are a safe place for young people to have fun and mix with other young people. They might have
some serious events but they also have group nights of Ice-skating; Ten-pin owling or Laserforce nights just to name a
few. If you are in Grades 7-9 and would like more information about the local youth groups and what they do then see
Mr. McCarthy to pick up a brochure with the details.
Rotary Public Speaking Competition
Last Tuesday, Kyle McCann and Thomas Thorne (Year 6) represented
the College at the Rotary Public Speaking Competition. The boys’ prepared
and presented a 3-minute speech to a panel of adjudicators and an audience of
student representatives from around the district. Kyle’s speech on the
negative influence of television was well received. He mounted a persuasive
argument that included social, personal and environmental reasons for children to
limit their time watching TV. Thomas employed his fine acting skills using a mobile
phone prop to illustrate his speech on the over-use of mobile phones. He amused
the audience with the common SMS terms of ‘lol, brb and ttfn’ as well as the
newly crafted text vocabulary of ‘frothin, floordrobe and multislacking’
(if you don’t know what these terms mean, find a teenager to explain them to you!).
Congratulations to both boys’!
Family Planning Queensland – Sexuality Education for Years 5 and 6
Just a reminder that these sessions began today and will continue for the next two Tuesdays for Year 6 and for one
more Tuesday with the Year 5s.
Art Show
The artistic efforts of our students were proudly showcased at the 2007 MBBC Artshow. Some magnificent displays of
the boys’ artworks were assembled with the help of many enthusiastic parents and staff. Special thanks go to our
fabulous parent helpers: Lynette Schlobohm, Caroline and Judith Fogg, Caroline Martin, Elizabeth Scanlan, Allison
Matterson, Melissa Kersten, Beth Doig, Hayley Finnis and Cheryl Kutschkin. Without their time and efforts we could
not produce such a fabulous exhibition. Thanks also to the staff helpers Mr Schinkle, Mrs Vincent, Mrs Wyatt, Mrs
Bowden, Mrs Givney, Mrs Youngman, Todd and Mrs Clarke. The contibutions the staff made to the event were
greatly appreciated. Our last thankyou goes to the boys’ for their amazing ideas and committment to creating original
and exciting artworks. Well done!
3
Eagle Award
Thanks to Dr Crouch for judging the Eagle Award. Once again this was a very difficult task, requiring much
deliberation. The winners were Angus Barker (Year 3), for his portrait of Mrs Patchett and Hamish Freer (Prep) for his
portrait of Mrs Clarke. The boys’ won Gift Vouchers and some arty books and treats. Congratulations to our winners.
Many thanks to all the boys’ who submitted some fabulous portraits.
What’s On In Music.
A busy time ahead for our budding musicians! Just a few reminder dates for the major performance dates this term.
12 November – Instrumental Student Performance Afternoon.
Please note: The Year 3 String Students will also perform at this afternoon performance. 3.15 to 4 pm.
14 November- Piano Student Performance Afternoon. 3.15pm to 4 pm
19 November- MBBC Prize Giving Night. The MBBC choir and Senior Guitar Ensemble will be required for
performances on the night.
21 November- Guitar Student Performance Afternoon. Please note this afternoon has been moved so it does not
interfere with the Prize Giving Night.
26 November- last lessons for Year Three Violin. All Violins and books will be required to be returned to the library on
this afternoon.
28 November- Last lessons for the Year 5 Concert Band. There will be a morning concert for all parents to hear the
combined effort of Year 5. All instruments and books will be returned after their final lessons on this day.
28 November- Christmas Service. The MBBC Choir will be required for the Christmas Service.
Community Notices
Summer High School Languages Program run by the University of Queensland. Courses in Japanese, French and
German for students in Years 9,10 &11.
Date: 14-18 January 2008
Fee: $175
Enrolment closing date: 14 December, 2007
See Miss Bun Young if you would like an application form.
Sport News
Primary School Sport
The rain held off and the boys played brilliantly in yet another tough round of competition. This week all boys play in
their respective teams against different opposition in the fourth last round of competition. Good luck to all boys this
Friday.
Please note that boys were given a Jersey two weeks ago. This jersey is the boys for the entire season, and is to be
looked after for this time. Boys will need to return their jersey in the last week of school to Mr. Pike washed. A list will
be marked off and boys who don’t return their jersey will be charged for a replacement.
The boys will require their full sports uniform, Blue soccer shorts (these are the same as soccer season and last year’s
AFL – some are available for purchase from Mr Pike for $25), blue football socks (these are the same as soccer
season and last year’s AFL – some are available for purchase from Mr pike for $10), Football boots and their Sports
Cap. A water bottle is compulsory too.
All parents are encouraged to come along and watch these fantastic games, being played at Wynnum Vikings Football
Club, Kianawah Road, Wynnum West. Boys involved in cricket will be playing a game of cricket at Kianawah Park
during this time.
AFL Draw
MBBC Senior Team Vs Manly S.S. (Team 1) on Field 3 from 12:40 – 1:30pm
MBBC 1 (Combined) Vs Manly S.S. (Team 2) on Field 1 from 1:40-2:20pm
MBBC 2 (Year 5) Vs Manly S.S. (Team 1) on Field 2 from 1:40-2:20pm
4
Tear Off slips
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Tuckshop Order – Thursday 1 November, 2007
Name______________________________ Year: __________
PLEASE TICK DRINK OF CHOICE
Pizza Topper
$4.50
Plus a chocolate milk †
or juice
†
Please enclose exact cash (no change is able to be provided).
Please put in an envelope marked Tuckshop and place in silver locked box by 10.00am Wednesday, 31 October.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
5