It’s 2012 and it’s the Olympics in London. A Scotsman, an Englishman and an American want to get in, but they haven’t got tickets. The Scotsman picks up a manhole cover, tucks it under his arm and walks to the gate. “MacKenzie, Scotland,” he says, “Discus,” and in he walks. The Englishman picks up a … Continue reading »
Aug
03
Aug
03
Arna (9M) and Baylie (4W) Stariha
Arna Stariha (9M) and her team have competed at the World Rope Skipping Championships. The team entered 7 events, winning 5 gold, 1 silver and 4th place. At the Junior Olympics, Baylie Stariha (4W) came second overall and Arna and her team won, breaking a Junior Olympic record. Our congratulations to Arna and Baylie on … Continue reading »
Aug
03
Book Week Flyer coming
A general flyer about Book Week over the whole school has been sent home. The detailed flyer for just the Junior School will come out next week. Please keep it somewhere handy so you can refer to it over the next few weeks. Book week is in week six. The Book Character Parade will be … Continue reading »
Aug
03
Edmodo For Year 3 Children and Parents
Edmodo provides a safe and secure learning network for parents and students. It is an easy way for teachers and children to collaborate, communicate and share. Year 3 children and parents are invited to join this blog via http://www.edmodo.com To learn more about how to set up an account, click on the link below. Edmodo … Continue reading »
Aug
03
Book Club for Adults
The next book club get together is next Thursday, 9 th August at 7.30 pm. A number of people keep telling me they want to come but haven’t quite made it yet so…..here’s your opportunity! We meet at the home of one of our members. Please call the library on 3286 0213 for the address. … Continue reading »
Aug
03
Baylie Stariha Skipping Achievement
Baylie Stariha, year 4, won a silver medal at the Junior Skipping Olympics held in USA this week. Congratulations Baylie, we are proud of you!
Aug
03
Gareth Owens – 2011 Cohort
Gareth Owens (graduated Year 12 in 2011) has been awarded a 2011 Australian Vocational Student Prize. In addition, Gareth has been awarded a Prime Minister’s Award for Skills Excellence in School, in the category of Innovation and Business Industry. Winners of the Australian Vocational Student Prize will receive a certificate and $2,000.00. Those who are … Continue reading »
Aug
03
Andrew Mulheran – 2011 cohort
Andrew Mulheran (graduated Year 12 in 2011) has been awarded a 2011 Australian Vocational Student Prize. In addition, Andrew has been awarded a Prime Minister’s Award for Skills Excellence in School, in the category of Queensland. Winners of the Australian Vocational Student Prize will receive a certificate and $2,000.00. Those who are also awarded a … Continue reading »
Aug
03
Chloe Sullivan – Interschool Equestrian
Chloe Sullivan (11C) has qualified again this year for the Interschool National Championships representing Queensland in Eventing to be held in Toowoomba in October. She did very well in Sydney achieving the highest place Junior in the competition mid-week and then completed her difficult 1 star course finishing 10th out of a field of 30 on … Continue reading »