Commencing next term, TMC has engaged a new supplier for our snackshop Fresh Daily menu.

The new Fresh Daily menu caters to all tastes including vegetarian, and we haven't forgotten about those with a sweet tooth.

Choices will include mix-and-match options for sandwiches and salads, along with hot food for the cooler winter months.

The new Fresh Daily menu will be available on Flexischools shortly before Term 3 commences on Tuesday 11th July.

As always, the snackshop menu is available every day, with the sushi menu available on Wednesdays and Subway menu on Thursdays.

June

Friday, 16/6 - Student Free Day & Sydney Art Tour 2023

Saturday, 17/6 to Monday, 10/7/23 - School Holidays

July

Monday, 10/7 - Student Free Day

Tuesday, 11/7 - First day of Term 3

Tuesday, 18/7 - Primary TMC Got Talent Show

Friday, 28/7 - P&F Christmas in July Dinner

August

Wednesday, 2/8 - Under 8's Day

Wednesday 9/8 to 11/8 - Year 9 Camp, Emu Gully

Monday, 14/8 - Scenic Rim Show Public Holiday

Monday, 21/8 to 25/8 - Book Week

Thursday, 31/8 - College Photo Day

September

Friday, 1/9 - QLD Student Free Day

Wednesday, 13/9 to 15/9 - Year 5 Camp

As from TERM 3, the student's blue Rollcall bus tag will become their bus ticket.

Next Term, there will be NO MORE paper tickets or cash payments to the bus drivers. The College will be taking over all parent bus accounts.

We will provide information during the upcoming weeks as to how the ticket payment system will work, and what ticket payment options will be provided.

For next term, commencing Tuesday 11th July, all bus payment queries can be directed to Hayley, the College's Bus Service CoOrdinator, busservices@tmc.qld.edu.au or 5545 3644.

Jingeri! Jingeri!

On Monday 29th May, we gathered as a school community to participate in a walk for reconciliation.  Ms Huber supported her Year 4 students’ efforts to produce a heartfelt acknowledgement of country; a fitting opening for the formal ceremony.  Mrs Horn guided students from primary and secondary SRCs in their preparation of speeches.  Eli M, Lyla S, Lily P and James S delivered these with dignity.  Mr Schelbach directed the Songbirds Choir as they performed our national anthem in Yugambeh.  The ceremony closed with Paul Kelly’s “From Little Things Big Things Grow” - the official anthem of Reconciliation Week 2023.  Students from our Early Learning Centre joined with primary and secondary students to march around the school grounds in a moving demonstration of our collective commitment to reconciliation.  

Finally, all were invited to "Wear it Yellow" in support of a special campaign raising funds for indigenous education and wellbeing. 

We wish to thank those who supported our efforts to coordinate our first school-wide Walk for Reconciliation: The Power and Perspective Project Team, Mr Schelbach (choral and Music director), Mr Talati (sound technician), Mrs O’Neill and Ms Vermersch (support with SRC contributions), Mrs Fernandez (ELC participation) and our student MCs (Ava K and Eve S), presenters and performers. 

Be a voice for generations!

Ms Huber and Mrs Horn

Earlier this term…

Led by the incredible Mr. Jai Schelbach, a group of exceptionally talented students and staff came together to create an unforgettable show “Back to 1973” to relive the magic of iconic songs from 50 years ago.

The curtains lifted as TMC's music extraordinaire, Mr Schelbach took the stage with his funky rendition of Stevie Wonder's legendary track "Superstitious". Mrs. Horn, a force to be reckoned with, took us on a rollercoaster ride of laughter with her hilarious poetry titled "English Class with Mrs. Horn." Her words hit us like a slam dunk, leaving us in stitches and wanting for the comedic journey to never end.

But the surprises didn't stop there. The stage transformed into a paradise of harmonies as the immensely talented secondary choir (Teegan, Jacob, James, Rai - on guitar and vocals, Levi, Ava, and Eve) mesmerized us with their rendition of Dolly Parton's "Jolene".  

The crowd erupted with anticipation as TMC's celebrity Rock band, "Mission Critical," took their positions. The stage was ablaze with energy as they unleashed an epic performance of Aerosmith's heart-stopping anthem, "Dream On." With Luca H dominating the drums, Ryan W shredding the lead guitar, Teegan adding her mesmerizing vocals, Mr. Schelbach on the keys, and the incomparable "Rock god" Mr. Talati taking charge of the vocals, the audience was transported to a realm of pure rock 'n' roll bliss. 

For the grand finale, Mr J then took charge of the stage to lead the whole school through the iconic Aussie dance moves of Tina Turner’s epic ‘Nutbush’. It was a truly memorable experience that was enjoyed by all.

And yet another entertainment treat…

Secondary students were pleasantly caught off guard on Wednesday afternoon when they were treated with an impromptu performance of Queen’s “we will Rock you” by Mr. Andrews. He then wowed students with his side-splitting stand-up comedy and captivating storytelling that left everyone in stitches. Following his act, the headline performance by 'Mission Critical' had the crowd rocking to the tunes of "Seven Nation Army” and “Smells like teen spirit”. To top it all off, the entire secondary school joined in for an exhilarating game of "Simon Says," proving that even teenagers can embrace the fun and are not actually “too cool for school”.

Certificate II Sport and Recreation students from year 10 completed first aid this week with a practical session on CPR and all things first aid related.  Students were required to complete three minutes of CPR with the assistance of another student, apply bandages, and complete other basic first aid as part of the course.  

Mrs Peita Parker-Browne

"When we went to Moore Reef, we snorkelled and saw a puffer fish! We also saw whales in the distance. It was exciting and unforgettable."Maelle R.

"I loved the experience of snorkelling for the first time.  It was really fun because we had the opportunity to see a turtle!  The trip taught me a lot about staying away from home.  I also now understand how important it is to protect our beautiful oceans."

Evie S. 

"The best thing about camp was when Chris - the marine biologist - took us out on the reef to look at coral.  We went beyond the boundaries of the pontoon and saw some spectacular turtles, fish and a giant clam."

Riley B.

"I had an amazing time at the Kuranda Zoo because I got to see animals that are going extinct.  I also saw saltwater crocodiles in a feeding show.  Oh - there was also a wombat called 'Juliette'!"

Juliette Z. 

"Camp was fun because there were lots of activities and you could hang out with your friends all day.  My favourite memory was going to Moore Reef because there was a super fun slide and the reef was really pretty."

Flynn P. 

"I really liked the train ride going up to Kuranda.  We travelled through tunnels, we saw waterfalls through rainforests, and we went souvenir shopping once we reached the top!  It was so much fun."

Issy R. 

On Wednesday, the students of Year 6 opened their classroom doors to the school community. When they entered the room, visitors discovered a mystical museum!  This term, we have been designing fictional islands featuring never-before-seen plants and animals. The project incorporated the study of biology, geology, geography, meteorology, climatology, digital technology and visual art. The richly cross-curricular unit balanced creative thinking with scientific research. The result was a "Menagerie of the Mind Museum" that was captivating, intriguing, and informative!

Highlights included sensory diary entries (complete with fragrant flowers), touch-screen island tours, specimens in jars (just like you’d find at the Queensland Museum), extraordinary animal illustrations and models, islands crafted from cake, cardboard, paper mache and expanding foam, and Lego creations worthy of feature on “Lego Masters”!

The Year 6 students should be very proud of their efforts to complete a long-term project requiring innovation, problem-solving, and resilience!    

Finally, thank you to the students, teachers, parents and school leaders who visited and engaged with the Year 6 students.  Your interest, feedback and encouragement are appreciated!

Mr Khan Holm, Mrs Deborah Horn and Mr Trevor Jamieson

A happy conclusion of semester 1 in year 3! And what a busy time it was, full of learning new subject matter, exploring new friendships and exciting adventures! We had our Athletics carnival for which our grade produced many winners! Excellent work, everyone!

We studied living and non-living things in Science, focusing on vertebrates and invertebrates. In Digital Technology we used our newfound scientific knowledge to build model insects in their habitat. The teachers were blown away by the level of work the students produced!

Tied in with our Science subject was our excursion to the Jacobs Well Environmental Education Centre. The students are STILL talking about the snakes and the mud, so we can safely say it has made an impact on them!

In English we learned how to write a persuasive text using high modality language, rhetorical questions and cause and effect language. In maths we studied time, money and addition and subtraction with carrying, described by some students as ‘using a magic trick’!

We are looking forward to a restful break after such an exciting term and look forward to what term 3 will bring!

All the best from year 3!

Mrs Julie Sands & Mrs Martine Kramer

Prep and Year 12 have had such a great time getting together for a few of our form times this semester. Prep absolutely love spending time with their 'big buddies'. They have enjoyed reading books together, painting and discussing our Prep history content about their names, families and the past. Everyone from Prep hopes that Year 12 had a great formal this week and we can't wait to see them again next semester! 

Ms Kathy Hiron 

This week the children got there hands dirty checking out our worm farm and harvesting the rest of the carrots. We also picked some lemons. Have a happy holiday families. Next term our tomatoes should be ripe to pick and the sweet peas should be ready for harvest.

Mr Trevor Jamieson

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