The Lions' Roar 14/08/2026

August 

Wednesday, 19 to 21 August - Years 5 & 6 Primary Camp

Wednesday, 19 August - HIA Round 3 Secondary

Tuesday, 25 to Friday 28 August - Scholastic Book Fair, Book Week

Tuesday, 25 August - Prep Excursion to David Fleay Wildlife Park

Thursday, 27 August - Book Week Costume Day

September

Wednesday, 2 September - Primary Father's Day Stall, Daddy Drop Off BBQ

Thursday, 3 September - College Photo Day

Friday, 4 September - QLD Student Free Day

Tuesday, 8 September - Year 7 Immunisations

Wednesday, 9 September to Thursday 17 September - Year 12 Mock Exams

Wednesday, 9 September - Primary HIA Touch

Thursday, 10 September - Primary Move Afternoon

Friday, 18 September - Primary Talent Show

Friday, 18 September - Last Day of Term 3

October

Monday, 5 October - Kinds Birthday Public Holiday

Tuesday, 6 October - Term 4 Starts

Tuesday, 13 October - Prep Vision Screening

Wednesday, 21 October - Secondary Swimming Carnival

Friday, 23 October - ELC Prep Prep Transition Days

Monday, 26 October to Tuesday 17 November - Year 12 External Exams

Friday, 13 October - Primary Swimming Carnival

Friday, 20 November - Awards & Graduation Evening

Tuesday, 24 November - Year 7 Orientation Day

Thursday, 3 December - Student Free Day

Friday, 4 December - Student Free Day & Last Day of Term 4

Please note - dates for events may be subject to change

What a fantastic effort from our TMC community!

Jeans were everywhere at Tamborine Mountain College as our students, staff and families came together to support Jeans for Genes Day and the incredible work of the Children’s Medical Research Institute.

Our TMC community raised an amazing $663.45 to help fund vital medical research into childhood diseases. This research is helping scientists work towards a future where the incurable can become… curable.

Jeans for Genes gave our students an opportunity to see the impact that a small act of generosity can have beyond the College gates. Every gold coin, every pair of jeans and every donation contributed to something much bigger... hope for children and families facing serious illnesses.

We are incredibly proud of the generosity and community spirit shown by our students, staff and families. It was wonderful to see TMC unite behind a cause that reaches far beyond our own College community.

A huge thank you to everyone who donated, participated and helped make the day such a success.

$663.45 raised. One amazing TMC community. And a whole lot of hope for the future.

Well done, TMC, you’re definitely Jean-ius!

Our budding superstars are getting ready to take to the stage for TMC Primary School presents Madagascar – A Musical Adventure KIDS… and we need your help to make their performance one they’ll never forget!

We’re looking for a generous sponsor to help us purchase brand new microphones for our young performers — giving our students the confidence and equipment they need to truly shine on stage. 

SPONSORSHIP — $600

For your $600 sponsorship, you’ll receive an exclusive VIP Family Musical Experience, including:

A VIP family pass to see Madagascar – A Musical Adventure KIDS
VIP seats to enjoy the show
A special photo with the cast
VIP treats for the family
And, most importantly, the warm fuzzy feeling of knowing you helped our budding superstars shine!

Your sponsorship will directly support our Primary students by providing new microphones they can use to bring their characters, songs and stories to life.

Because behind every great performance is a community that believes in its young people.

$600 = brand-new microphones + a VIP musical experience + an incredible investment in our students.

Could your business be the one to sponsor the sound and help our young stars steal the show? 

Get in touch with Nikki Ward businessdevelopment@tmc.qld.edu.au to secure this exclusive sponsorship opportunity.

Let’s give them the microphones. They’ll give you the show of a lifetime! 

On Tuesday the 11th of August, 8 of our Year 11 students had the opportunity to attend Southern Cross University’s Coolangatta campus as a part of the Empowering Young Women’s Leadership Masterclass. The purpose of the event was to provide young women  to grow their skills as leaders and connect with other young women. The main focus of the day was centered around developing leadership skills such as what values fit us best as people, how to be a better leader and how to have valuable and meaningful chats with other leaders. According to the girls, the most interesting part of the day was when three amazing guest speakers were brought up to talk about their businesses they built themselves and how they try to be a great leader in their everyday lives, giving our TMC students a glimpse into their futures. All who attended agreed that events such as these are beneficial for TMC students to attend, because it really motivates you to become a better leader and person, as well as supports you as young women in the leadership world.
A big thank you to Miss Lauren Mcgoogan for attending and making this day such a success. 

By Angel-Rose W, Grace L, Annabelle VW, Annabelle H, Fawn T, Bonnie CDO, Eva C, Sophia S

Jump Rope for Heart is well underway, and it’s fantastic to see so many students out in the playground, skipping with big smiles!

Our TMC community has already raised an incredible $6,233, smashing our $5,000 goal! 

Together, we have also clocked up an amazing 89 hours of skipping!

 Top Fundraisers

• Macy W – 3VIC: $1,439.68
• Louisa C – 3VIC: $1,249.54
• Posie F – 1VAL: $377.69

 Top Skippers

• Lydia E – 5VIC: 12h 38m
• Sienna K – 5VIC: 11h 53m
• Chloe R – 4VAL: 8h 40m

What an incredible effort so far! Keep skipping, fundraising and having fun—we can’t wait to see how much more we can achieve together!

Haven’t signed up yet? It’s easy! Simply visit www.jumprope.org.au/parents and enter your details to get started.

This week in Prep, we have been busy little scientists! 

We have enjoyed exploring, investigating, making predictions and discovering how things work through lots of exciting hands-on experiences.

With the help of our Year 6 buddies, we planted grass seeds and have been eagerly watching them grow each day. We also created bird seed houses and explored a fun fizzy chemical reaction science experiment as we made predictions and watched the two ingredients mix together and fizz!

It has been a fantastic Science week filled with curiosity, discovery and learning here in Prep.

Mrs Sara Hamilton and Mrs Sommer Bond

What a week of WOW moments in Year 1! We got stuck into Science Week with lots of fun, hands-on experiments. We tested how different surfaces affect the speed of toy cars racing down ramps, investigated pushes and pulls in the playground, made our own push-and-pull puppets and launched straw rockets across the classroom.

We couldn’t miss the chance to see what happens when Mentos meet Diet Coke! There were plenty of laughs, surprises, predictions and “let’s try that again!” moments along the way. Our little scientists certainly had a blast!

Mrs Marie Fern

Our Year 2 scientists have been busy investigating the exciting world of materials and their properties in our Chemical Science unit!

What are we learning?

Students are exploring how the properties of materials influence how we use them in everyday life.  They are learning to observe, compare and describe different materials based on their properties such as how they can be stretched, squashed, bent, twisted, rolled or shaped.  This hands-on learning helps students develop curiosity, ask questions and think like scientists!

Hands-on Investigation: Marble Run Creations

As park of our learning , students were challenged to design and build their own marble runs using a variety of materials including playdough, paper plates, straws and other classroom items. They explored:

• How different materials can be manipulated
• Which materials are strong, flexible or stable
• How changing the shape of material affects its function
• Ways to solve problems and improve their designs

Students used science vocabulary such as manipulate, stretch, twist, bend, flatten and roll to describe what they were doing and how the materials behaved.

Making Connections

Through this experiment, students are developing their understanding that materials have different properties and can be changed in different ways.  They are also building important skills in planning, testing, observing and communicating their ideas.

Mrs Beth McLeod

Over the past two weeks, our Pre-Prep children have had two very special events on their calendar, each bringing something a little different to our Kindergarten program.

We have continued to build our relationship with Waylene Currie, a Mununjali and Wangerriburra woman, who returned to spend time with both of our Pre-Prep groups. Waylene shared a beautiful leaf-stencil art experience with the children, building on the collaborative work she has already begun with our educators.

These experiences have encouraged us all to slow down and take a closer look at the beautiful environment we have around us here on the Mountain. The children have been noticing leaves, seed pods, native plants, shapes, textures and patterns and using these discoveries to inspire their own artwork. It has been lovely to see this connection with Country developing so naturally through conversations, creativity and time spent together.

Our second special event was a visit to the College Science Labs for Science Week. Dressed in their PPE gear, the children watched with great curiosity as TMC students demonstrated some exciting experiments. There were certainly plenty of wide eyes and questions!

One of the wonderful benefits of being part of Tamborine Mountain College is having these additional resources and opportunities right on our doorstep. Being able to visit the Science Labs and learn from College staff and students adds another layer to our Kindergarten program and gives our children a little glimpse of the learning that lies ahead of them.

A big thank you to Mrs Andrews and her team of budding STEM and science students for welcoming us and making the experience so much fun.

Two very different experiences over two weeks, but both gave our children opportunities to be curious, ask questions, explore their world and, most importantly, enjoy learning.

Mrs Rachael Fernandez

Our Pre-Prep children have loved welcoming Waylene Currie, a proud Mununjali and Wangerriburra woman, back to our ELC as we continue to build a special and meaningful relationship with her.

Waylene spent time with both Pre-Prep groups, guiding the children through a beautiful leaf-stencil art experience and encouraging them to slow down, look closely and notice the natural world around them.

Here on Tamborine Mountain, we are incredibly fortunate to be surrounded by an abundance of beautiful flora and fauna. Through this experience, our children have been discovering the wonderful details found in nature.

These discoveries became inspiration for their own artwork, transforming natural materials into creative expressions and giving our youngest learners an opportunity to connect with the environment in a meaningful way.

What makes experiences like this so special is that the learning extends far beyond the artwork itself. Through creativity, conversation and shared experiences, our children are developing a deeper appreciation for Country, culture and the world around them.

We love watching these meaningful connections grow and seeing our children become curious, observant and respectful little explorers of the beautiful place they call home.

Thank you, Waylene, for continuing to share your time, knowledge and creativity with our children and educators. We are so grateful for the connections you are helping us nurture.

Tonight, our Senior Band will take to the stage at Shambala Estate as part of the Southern Cross Soloists (SXS) annual Chamber Music Festival on Tamborine Mountain.

As part of the SXS Education Program, our students have been given a wonderful opportunity to perform alongside these highly acclaimed musicians, bringing to life a brand-new piece composed especially for the Senior Band.

The piece was developed through the Fresh Ink incursion held at TMC in Term 2, giving our students the opportunity to be involved in the creative process and see their ideas transformed into a finished musical work.

Performing at the Chamber Music Festival is a wonderful experience for our young musicians and a fantastic opportunity to share their talent with the wider community.

We are incredibly proud of our Senior Band and all they have achieved through this exciting collaboration. We wish them the very best for tonight’s performance and hope they enjoy every moment on stage!

We’ll be cheering you on, Senior Band!

There's something at the festival for everyone! Check out the wonderful events included in the festival here. Families with young children are invited to attend the Meet The Instruments family session at 9:30am on Saturday August 15... child tickets are very affordable, and parents attend free! 

Enjoy a free community folk music night, a peaceful Sound Healing session, or browse during the Secret Concert afternoon. How lucky we are to have such beautiful music right on our doorstep!

he Canungra Swim Club season is fast approaching. As the only swim club in the Canungra, Mt Tamborine, Tamborine and Yarrabilba regions, we would love your support in getting the word out to your students. I have attached a flyer detailing registration information - is it possible to please include it in your school newsletter?

Why join Canungra Swim Club?

• It's fun, healthy and social - Get fit, make friends and improve your swimming skills!
• We meet every Thursday evening at 5.30pm
• Our club welcomes swimmers from 5 to 16 years of age
• Each club night swimmers partake in races, training and fun events, plus we fire up the BBQ for a sausage sizzle
• As we are registered with Swimming Queensland our swimmers can compete at meets across South East Qld and beyond
• We accept PlayOn Vouchers!!

We are delighted to announce a new Community Partnership between Tamborine Mountain College and Medland Orthodontics. You may have noticed they were also our Major Prize Sponsor for our $10,000 Invisalign Package so kindly given away at our 30 Year Anniversary Gala. This ongoing partnership offers exclusive benefits to our families, staff, and alumni, while also supporting our College community.

Here’s how it works:

All TMC students, families, staff, and alumni will receive a $250 discount off orthodontic treatment at Medland Orthodontics.

In addition, Medland Orthodontics will generously donate $250 back to Tamborine Mountain College for every new patient who commences treatment.

To access this exclusive offer, simply mention the code VIPTMC25 at your new patient consultation.

This is a wonderful way to invest in your smile while also giving back to the College. We thank Medland Orthodontics for their partnership and commitment to supporting our community.

Platinum Sponsor: Professionals Tamborine Mountain

Gold Sponsor:  Thank you to our generous silent partner

Silver Sponsor:  Collequted Physiotherapy