The Lions' Roar 16/02/2024

February

Tuesday, 20/2 - Prep Parent Literacy Information Afternoon, 3pm - 4pm
 

Wednesday, 21/2 - HIA Primary Netball, Secondary Interschool Chess Competition

Wednesday, 28/2 - Secondary Cross Country (yrs 7 to 12)

Thursday, 29/2 - Interschool STEM Competition - Industry Immersion Day

March

Friday, 1/3 - Primary Cross Country (Prep to 6)

Monday, 4/3 to Wednesday, 6/3 - Year 6 Camp

Wednesday, 6/3 to Friday, 8/3 - Year 7 Camp

Wednesday, 13/3 - NAPLAN begins

Monday, 18/3 - Neurodiversity Celebration Week

Wednesday, 27/3 - P&F Meeting @ 8:45am

Thursday, 28/3 - Primary/ELC Grandparents and Special Friends Day

Thursday, 28/3 - Last Day of Term 1

April
 

Tuesday, 16/4 - First Day of Term 2

With a number of COVID-19 cases around in our community at the moment, please read and follow the current advice from QLD Health to help protect the vulnerable and limit the spread.

Take precautions whilst infectious

Staying at home is an effective way of reducing the spread of all respiratory viruses, including COVID-19. You should stay at home whilst infectious to help prevent infecting others.

When to take precautions

If you:

• have any symptoms of acute respiratory infection, or
• test positive to COVID-19

Queensland Health strongly recommends that you stay at home until:

• you no longer have acute respiratory symptoms
• you've gone for at least 24 hours without a fever, without using fever-reducing painkillers such as paracetamol or ibuprofen, and
• at least 5 days has passed since either the onset of acute respiratory infection symptoms or the positive COVID-19 test (whichever was first).

You should:

• avoid entering hospitals, residential aged care facilities and disability accommodation services
• wear a face mask covering your mouth whenever you are in an indoor setting outside the home
• avoid contact with people who are at higher risk of severe disease
• wash your hands regularly
• practise good respiratory hygiene (such as covering your cough)

More information can be found HERE.

With a number of COVID-19 cases around in our community at the moment, please read and follow the current advice from QLD Health to help protect the vulnerable and limit the spread.

Take precautions whilst infectious

Staying at home is an effective way of reducing the spread of all respiratory viruses, including COVID-19. You should stay at home whilst infectious to help prevent infecting others.

When to take precautions

If you:

• have any symptoms of acute respiratory infection, or
• test positive to COVID-19

Queensland Health strongly recommends that you stay at home until:

• you no longer have acute respiratory symptoms
• you've gone for at least 24 hours without a fever, without using fever-reducing painkillers such as paracetamol or ibuprofen, and
• at least 5 days has passed since either the onset of acute respiratory infection symptoms or the positive COVID-19 test (whichever was first).

You should:

• avoid entering hospitals, residential aged care facilities and disability accommodation services
• wear a face mask covering your mouth whenever you are in an indoor setting outside the home
• avoid contact with people who are at higher risk of severe disease
• wash your hands regularly
• practise good respiratory hygiene (such as covering your cough)

More information can be found HERE.

Remember the good old days where kids sold lemonade on the sidewalk.

Yep that's right, we have a traditional homestyle lemonade drink.

100% Queensland made with Queensland ingredients. With a balancing of sugar and a dash of Vitamin C what better way to quench a thirst.

We offer two sizes, for our smallest of friends a 200 ml and for our tallest of friends a 500ml.

Jump onto Flexischools, order a lemonade and help support a Queenslander!! 

Until the next What's on the Menu at the Snack shop, 'keep hydrated'!

The Snack Shop Team

A growth mindset, as coined by psychologist Carol Dweck, is the belief that intelligence, abilities, and talents can be developed through dedication, effort, and perseverance. There are a number of strategies that parents of the TMC school community can employ at home to foster a growth mindset.

Embracing Challenges as Opportunities for Growth

Encourage teenagers to view challenges as opportunities for growth rather than setbacks. Help them understand that mistakes and failures are a natural part of the learning process and provide valuable opportunities for learning and improvement. Emphasise the importance of resilience, perseverance, and grit in overcoming obstacles and achieving success.

Promoting Effort and Persistence

Shift the focus from innate talent or intelligence to the effort and hard work required for success. Praise teenagers for their effort, perseverance, and dedication, rather than solely focusing on outcomes or achievements. Our teachers at TMC make this part of our pedagogy. Encourage them to set goals, create action plans, and break tasks down into manageable steps. 

Encouraging a Love of Learning

Instill a love of learning by fostering curiosity, exploration and intellectual growth. Encourage teenagers to explore new interests, pursue their passions, and seek out opportunities for self-improvement. Provide a supportive and nurturing environment where they feel comfortable taking risks, asking questions, and seeking help when needed.

Cultivating Resilience and Optimism

Help teenagers develop resilience by teaching them how to bounce back from setbacks and adversity. Encourage them to reframe negative thoughts and beliefs into positive affirmations and to focus on solutions rather than dwelling on problems. Model resilience and optimism in your own attitudes and behaviours, and demonstrate how to cope effectively with stress, setbacks, and disappointments.

Fostering a growth mindset in teenagers is a journey that empowers them to unlock their full potential and thrive in a rapidly changing world. By embracing this journey we can nurture the next generation of resilient, adaptable, and confident individuals who are prepared to face any challenge that comes their way.

Get ready to unleash your inner simba, nala and more! The much-anticipated auditions for the school production of "The Lion King JR." are just around the corner, and the stage is set for an unforgettable experience.

Audition Details

Who: Year 3 - 6 Students

Dates: Monday, 26th, and Tuesday, 27th February (Week 6)

Time: Lunchtime (1:00 pm - 1:40 pm)Location: The Stage

This is the chance for our talented students to step into the shoes of iconic characters like Simba, Nala, Rafiki, Zazu, Mufasa, Scar, Timon, or Pumbaa. The auditions promise to be a showcase of creativity, passion, and raw talent. For all parents of Year 3-6 students, please check your emails for further details and for any additional information or queries, please email jschelbach@tmc.qld.edu.au.

Let the auditions begin!

Mr Jai Schelbach

This week Year 2 started their lunchtime Coding Club! So much fun was had working out how to program the robots to move where we wanted to move! We worked with Bee Bots, a Robot Mouse and Coding Critters (a dog and cat). We can't wait for next week to keep improving our skills.

Mrs Sommer Bond

This year's P-6 TMC Cross Country will be held Week 6, Friday 1/3/24. This year the event will be taking place here at school, with parents encouraged to attend. The event will run between the approximate times of 8:50am-12:00pm.  

More specific details will be sent out to families early Week 5. We look forward to seeing everyone in attendance.

Mr Luke Bourke

From next week, our weekly Primary assembly will be split into two assemblies, one just after drop off time on Monday morning and the other in the last period of the day before pick up. Parents are welcome to attend our assemblies to watch award presentations etc.

• 8:45am - 9:15am (period 1) assembly for students in Years 3-6
• 2:20pm - 2:50pm (period 8) assembly for students in Prep - Year 2

The Lilly Pilly Pre Prep class has been bustling with activity, especially as we continue with our 'All About Me Topic.'   Delving  into the vibrant celebrations of Chinese New Year with two of our families having Chinese backgrounds created an opportunity for meaningful experiences centred around captivating music and dance, creating a Dragon to  sumptuous array of traditional foods served during this festive time. 

 Mason's extended family from China visited us at the centre creating excitement with all of the children.  In 2024, it's the Year of the Dragon, symbolizing strength, wisdom and good fortune.  We are immensely grateful to Mason's family for their generous participation in our celebrations. Visiting the class and treating us to a delicious feast of homemade Chinese cuisine at our very own Chinese Restaurant! The flavours and aromas transported us to the Chinese restaurant that many of the children spoke about visiting with their own families, filling our hearts and bellies with warmth and happiness.  The children were very lucky to have been given graciously from Mason's family lucky red envelopes, each one carrying blessings of prosperity and good health for the coming year.  Thank you Mason's family for enriching us and empowering the children to learn more about your culture traditions.  

(Gong Xi Fa Cai) - Wishing you prosperity)

Ms Cassie Blacka

On Tuesday afternoon, Abel Erasmus, Riley Vella and Brodie Holmes attend the 10-12 Years Boys Hinterland District Touch Football Trials at Assisi. The boys were put through their paces along with 40 other students, in a series of drills and games. The group was then narrowed down to a Possibles and Probables game, which then saw Brodie Holmes gain selection as one of 12 boys in the Hinterland Team. Brodie will represent Hinterland at the South Coast Regional Trials on March 12 at the Gold Coast Touch Association. We congratulate Abel and Riley on the skills and positive attitude they demonstrated at the trials as well as Brodie on his selection. 

Mr Luke Bourke
 

Mr Luke Bourke