Congratulations to Ellie Norton who recentlyh spent a successful week at the Australian Ballet School in Melbourne and then participated in the International Alana Haines Awards in New Zealand. At the AHA awards she was selected for the semi finals. Ellie was also awarded a 2 week scholarship to a prestigious dance school in Sydney … Continue reading »
May
31
Recent Sporting Achievements – Selection
Congratulations to the following students on their achievments: Nathan Farley – selected to compete in the Basketball Championships between 26-29th May Natalie Veer & Andrew Mulheran – selected to compete in the 13-19yrs Cross Country Championships on the 17th and 18th of July. Siubhan Slater – selected to compete in the state girls 12yrs and … Continue reading »
May
31
Amber and Samantha in Air Force Cadets exercise
On Friday Jne 3rd Amber Toner and Samantha Blewitt will live in the bush and learn leadership skills. The cadets will practice skills such as navigating by compass, radio procedures, first aid, concealment, and camouflage. Have fun Amber!
May
31
Oliver lost property
Please note property lost at Oliver can be collected from the college. A camera was handed in from last week’s performances – if this was yours please contact Alison Pattinson at the College.
May
31
Kahila achieves gold and silver for diving
Kahlia Warner (11) achieved gold and silver medals for diving at the Malayia National Age Group Diving Championships. Attached is an image of her receiving her gold medal.
May
31
Madison Ayton dances at World Championships
Madison Ayton 5C auditioned and has been selected to represent Australia at the 15th Annual World Championships for Performing Arts in Los Angeles in July. She is dancing. Also, this weekend she competed in the Australian Teachers of in the Sub-Junior section for Classical Ballet and also for Jazz and she came first in both … Continue reading »
May
31
Congratulations Gemma
Gemma Owens class 10S has been selected as part of the Metropolitan East Girls Football Team to compete at the Under 15 State Championships to be held in Cairns from 27.07 – 31.07.11.
May
31
Scholastic Book Club – Issue 4
Scholastic Book Club Catalogues for Issue 4 are currently circulating. Orders are due at school by Wed 1st June 2011. Did you know that you can pay for your Scholastic Book order in one easy credit card payment by logging on tohttp://www.scholastic.com.au/payment or Free call 1800 557908. You only need to make one total payment when you have multiple … Continue reading »
May
31
Alumni – Neil McGregor wins at Film Awards
Neil’s directorial debut feature film ‘THE LITTLE THINGS‘ (funded by Screen Queensland, QPIX & Enjoy Productions) has just won 6 awards at American International Film Awards (monthly awards) The production team would like to congratulate everyone who helped to make the film and kudos to the award winners. Stay tuned for more exciting news…. AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL FILM AWARDS … Continue reading »
May
31
Arna on Australias Got Talent
Congratulations to Arna Stariha (8L) – Arna is part of a skipping troupe, they will be in Melbourne weekend of the 28th May for the filming and the show will probably air during the following week.
May
30
Whooping Cough
We have been notified of a case of Whooping Cough (Pertussis) in a Middle School family. The following information is available on the Queensland Health website Symptoms: ‘Whooping cough may start like a cold, with a runny nose and sneezing, and then the characteristic cough develops. These coughing bouts can be very severe and frightening, … Continue reading »
May
30
Adam’s Top Ten Pick-Up Lines
10. “You know you’re the only one for me!” 9. “Do you come here often?” 8. “Trust me, this was meant to be!” 7. “Look around, baby. All the other guys around here are animals!” 6. “I already feel like you’re a part of me!” 5. “Honey, you were made for me!” 4. “Why don’t … Continue reading »
May
28
QTAC Prerequisite Guides For Year 10 Students
On Friday, all Year 10 students received a QTAC prerequisite guide for the year (2014) that they will be eligible to start tertiary study. The guide includes information about the courses that will be offered in 2014 and, importantly for Year 11 subject selection, a listing of the subjects that will be required for entry. Almost … Continue reading »
May
25
Oliver!
I am writing this from the second dress rehearsal for Oliver! being held at RPAC. I can assure you that it will be a show you will enjoy. Many times if I closed my eyes it was hard to tell the performers were not professionals. This is a very talented cast and that talents is … Continue reading »
May
23
Things I’ve Learned
-author unknown I’ve learned… that you can do something in an instant that will give you heartache for the rest of your life. I’ve learned… that it’s taking me a long time to become the person I want to be. I’ve learned… that you should always leave loved ones with loving words. It may be … Continue reading »