Our stationery requirements list is now live on our website. Click on the image or this link to be directed to our Forms and Document Library, then select PRIMARY or SECONDARY to find the relevant list you need.

It is not compulsory to purchase via Office National, Yatala, however the lists have put together  with competitively priced products and a delivery fee of only $7.70. Purchasing through the lists should save you time and money.

Students must have all items on their stationery list on the first day of Term 1.

Stationery List 2022 Years 5 - 12

NB: Prep to Year 4 have stationery items supplied by the College, so these students do not have a stationery list.

After three and a half years since my last haircut, I have made the decision it is finally time to make a difference and do something worthwhile with these luscious golden locks! 

This November I am taking part in the World's Greatest Shave to raise money for families affected by leukaemia. Leukaemia is a cancer of the blood forming cells found in the bone marrow. Leukaemia affects more than 3500 Australians each year and is the most common diagnosed cancer for people under the age of 24. 

All money raised will help support families as they navigate the enormous practical and emotional challenges of a blood cancer diagnosis. Along with the shave, I will be donating my hair to Sustainable Salons who in partnership with Australian wig makers, will turn my hair into a wig for someone in need.

The support so far has been amazing!!! So many generous people have donated already and together they have already surpassed my initial fundraising goal of $1000, so I have revised the target to a very achievable but absolutely life changing $5000. To add to the fun, if we as a community can hit this target, I will undergo a full transformation and my beard will go too!!! No hair, no beard - What do you say TMC? Can you give a little support to help those suffering with leukaemia? Hit the link below or scan the QR code and follow the link. 

http://my.leukaemiafoundation....

Mr Dan Horn

The Tamborine Mountain College Student Representative Council (SRC) came together to commemorate and remember those that fought in the war. Led by Mr Daniel Horn, students, Amelia C, Jessica D, Keane D, Madelyn G, Logan HP, Ethan H, Sean R, Scarlett S, James S, Gemma C and Lachlan W represented our school by attending the Main Street remembrance day ceremony, held at the Main Street memorial circle. At school, 2022 captains, Madelyn G and Lachlan W laid TMC’s wreath, in honour of those that fought for us.

by Lily Parker Year 9

Every year on the 11th of November, we take the time to remember friends, family and ancestors who sacrificed their lives to serve and protect Australia. We do this by holding a minute's silence at exactly 11am, which represents the moment when the Armistice was signed, bringing an end to World War One. 

Throughout Australia, and the world, we pause and reflect upon the heroic values the soldiers bestowed, as well as the sacrifice they made. Although Remembrance Day began in honour of the sacrifices made during WWI, at the conclusion of World War Two (1945), the Australian government renamed Armistice Day to Remembrance Day. This new name gave fresh meaning to the day and encouraged Australians to remember and commemorate those who sacrificed their lives during all wars. We pay our respects to the service men and women, past and present, throughout this historic day. 

Many students and teachers wore the symbolic poppy representing resilience, as well as showing respect and support to soldiers, veterans and their families. Amongst the barren battlefields of WWI, the poppies were the first flowers to return and flourished in place of the fallen soldiers. As years move forward, this iconic flower continues to remain the symbol for Remembrance Day and is worn as a way of remembering and paying respects to our fallen heroes. In the year 2021, over 100 years on, we still honour our heroes, our veterans, our service men and women. 

“They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning, We will remember them. Lest we forget.” 

by Tiffany Johnston and Zoe Close

The LEO club is organising a Food Drive. All donations will be passed on to OZ Harvest. The form class with the most donations will get Icy Poles courtesy of the LEO Club.

We ask that students bring in the following items to help those less fortunate:

Year 7: Anything canned with a ring pull (eg. tuna, stews, soups, canned fruit, baked beans)

Year 8: Drink items (eg. long life milk, juice, cordial, tea and coffee)

Year 9: Grains and cereals (eg. pasta, rice, oats, flour, sugar)

Year 10: Biscuits and spreads (eg. rice cakes, jams)

Year 11: Toiletry items (eg. deodorant, toothbrushes, sanitary items, soap, hand sanitiser) 

Every bit counts and will be much appreciated from the community.  

Mrs Brianne Rodgers

Parents of current Year 6 students will have a taste of Secondary life this Tuesday 16 November 2021 by participating in Year 7 2022 Orientation Day. 

Students will be immersed in a range of subjects with specialist teachers, such as Science, Mathematics, Drama and HPE. Prospective and current Year 6 students will have the opportunity to get to know some of their 2022 teachers.

Year 7 Orientation Day is a part of our transition program into Secondary, which also involves secondary teachers dropping into Year 6 lessons over the course of this semester to help build rapport and familiarity. 

To RSVP please email admin@tmc.qld.edu.au

We look forward to meeting TMC's 2022 Year 7 students and guiding them in the next step of their education.

Mrs Helen Garnar - Year 7 & 8 Coordinator

This week's featured image is from one of our Secondary Science lessons. Read more about this engaging Year 10 science lesson in Secondary News.

Year 6 student Mason Bowker has been busy developing his music skills this year! 

He recently completed his AMEB Grade 2 exam, in which students present a variety of repertoire and technical work. Mason has also been accepted into the Primary State Honours Ensemble Program (SHEP) at the Queensland Conservatorium. In December, he will join with other advanced primary musicians from around the region to learn a variety of music with renowned conductors, and perform in the Conservatorium Theatre. Well done, Mason!

Ms Kristy Jewell

This week, Year 10 students have been investigating the emission spectrum of metals. We have been applying this to the birth of stars and how scientists can determine the composition of stars based on colour. Inquiry-based learning is a key component of science, and we are so proud to foster the curiosity of our students. 

Miss Liz Black

With the hot and humid weather upon us, it is important for students to stay hydrated. We ask parents and guardians ensure their child is bringing a re-fillable water bottle to school each day and that they drink from it. 

Thank you.

Mrs Wendy Schonfisch - Ancillary Service Coordinator

We are pleased to invite families to join us on campus for our Upper Primary Music Concert! The concert is to be held on Monday 22nd November at 1.30pm and will showcase our Years 3 to 6 music classes, Songbirds Choir, Junior Band and Year 4 Band for your listening & viewing pleasure. 

Tickets are free to families and help us to effectively manage the number of people in the Stage Area. Tickets can be booked here: Primary Music Concert

Please note this event is restricted to two adult tickets per family. If you require more than two tickets please email Mr Stevens: headofprimary@tmc.qld.edu.au

Looking forward to a wonderful concert!

Ms Kristy Jewell

This week, the students of Year 6 visited the school's science labs to conduct experiments exploring chemistry.  We have been learning all about the Periodic Table in Science classes in order to strengthen our understanding of states of matter, and ways that substances can change.  Mr Horn and Bow invested a great deal of time into preparing the lab for our visit.  They coordinated our movement through six investigations, and taught us so much about chemical and physical changes.  Thank you, Mr Horn and Bow, for making our lab visit so enjoyable!  

Mrs Deborah Horn

Year 6 students had a fabulous Wednesday morning this week as they presented their 'HASS Destination Asia Projects'. The Year 6 rooms were filled with music, costumes, food and drink as they created a vibrant market experience for all those who visited. We are very proud of the students' efforts and congratulate them on a job well done!!

Mr Khan Holm

Pre Prep attended their celebration of Learning Graduation on Wednesday at the College Hall.

We welcomed Mrs Melbourne, Mr Stevens and families to listen to the children sing a selection of songs learnt during French, Music and our program.  The children all received a certificate before having a celebratory afternoon tea with their family back at the Early Learning Centre.

Well done Pre Prep good luck for Prep 2022!

Mrs Rachael Fernandez

The FUSE Cup is an exciting national esports competition between a number of schools across Australia which was hosted by McAuley College in Beaudesert. The FUSE Cup is played locally in each state and brings together students from Years 5-8 to compete in a safe, structured and supervised esport competition where they will also learn about ways to improve their digital wellbeing. Last week, over 30 students tried out during lunchtime to be selected to represent TMC. The selected game for the competition is Mario Kart 8, the 4 students with the fastest time were selected to participate in the competition. 

Selected Students:

Eamon J

Hayden G

Nicholas B

William F

Out of 7 schools and 48 students only 12 students can make finals. Eamon and Hayden both won their heats to make it through! Hayden received a perfect score in his heat. 

They will play this afternoon. Results to be announced at Assembly and in next week's newsletter. 

Miss Chanel Fletcher

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