The Lions' Roar 17/10/2025

October

Monday, 20 to Friday, 24 October - Year 12 Study Week

Tuesday, 21 October - P&F Meeting 2pm

Wednesday, 22 October - Secondary Swimming Carnival; Musica Viva in Schools Primary Performance

Monday, 27 to Friday, 14 November - Year 12 External Exams

Friday, 31 October - World Teacher's Day; Day for Daniel

November

Wednesday, 5 November - P & F AGM; Primary Musical Matinee Performance @ 12pm

Saturday, 8 November - Primary Musical Saturday Performance @ 3pm

Tuesday & Wednesday, 11/11 & 12/11 - Christmas Book Fair

Wednesday, 12 November - Primary Talent Show; Year 10 Careers Mock Interview Morning

Friday, 14 November - Prep to Year 2 and Year 3 to 6 Swimming Carnivals

Wednesdsay, 19 November - Awards (Yr 3 to 12) & Year 12 Graduation Night, 6pm to 8.15pm

At Robina Community Centre - Attendance required for award winners (Yr 3 to 12), student performers and all Year 12 Students (parents to transport their own children to and from event.  Performers will be transported via bus from TMC to allow for rehearsal time).

Thursday, 20 November - Year 12 Guard of Honour

Friday, 21 November - Year 12 Formal

Wednesday, 26 November - Year 6 Celebration Dinner

Thursday, 27 November - Year 7 Orientation Day

Friday, 28 November - Prep Gala 9am; Primary Instrumental Music Concert

Wednesday, 3 December - Students Last Day Term 4

Thursday 4 & Friday 5 December - Student Free Days

Please note - dates for events may be subject to change

Hundreds of rubber ducks will soon race down the creek in the much-loved Great Duck Race - a fun community event that supports local schools and charities. This year, Tamborine Mountain College is proud to be part of the action!

By adopting a duck, you’re not just joining in the fun, you’re helping raise valuable funds for TMC. Half of every duck adoption under our name comes straight back to the College, supporting student programs and resources.

How it works:

Purchase your duck online here at: The Great Duck Race.

Each duck is uniquely numbered and released into Currumbin Creek on race day. Don't worry, they are all collected afterwards so none are left swimming in the wild. 

Prizes include a $1,500 luxury Gold Coast escape, Bunnings vouchers and cash!

Event details:
Sunday 2 November, 2:15–3:00 pm
RSL Reserve, Currumbin RSL (165 Currumbin Creek Rd)
Online entries close Saturday 1 November at 3 pm.

Let’s get our ducks in a row, cheer them on, and raise funds for TMC while supporting the local community. It’s going to be a quacking good cause!

As we approach the end of the year, Tamborine Mountain College is proud to support a meaningful community initiative to ensure every child starts the new school year ready to learn.

We have partnered with Beaucare, a local community organisation supporting families in need across the Scenic Rim. Each January, Beaucare provides book packs and essential school supplies to families who may not have the means to purchase them.

This is where our TMC community can make a difference. We are holding a Stationery Drive this Term to collect new school items, including:

• Exercise books (all year levels)
• Grid books
• Pencils, pens and erasers
• Rulers
• Calculators
• Glue Sticks
• Coloured pencils and pens
• And any other essential stationery families might need

All items must be new, so students receiving them can begin their school year with dignity and confidence.

Donations can be delivered to the students' classrooms/form rooms.  Each room will have a box for collections during school hours. Every contribution, big or small, will help support a local student in their learning journey.

Let's show the strength of our TMC community and help set more children up for success.

As the weather begins to heat up, we’d like to remind families to help students adjust their uniform choices to suit the warmer days.  We’ve noticed that some students are continuing to wear winter items and becoming unwell due to overheating.

Please encourage your child to wear the appropriate summer uniform and to bring a water bottle to school each day. Staying hydrated is especially important as temperatures rise, and students are encouraged to drink plenty of water throughout the day.

A reminder that students are not required to wear a tie during Term 4 or Term 1, and Secondary students are not required to wear their blazer on normal school days.

Thank you for your support in helping our students stay healthy, comfortable, and ready to learn during the warmer months.

We would like to start by thanking you for the time, care and support you have so generously given to our College. 

Volunteering is not only a wonderful way to support your child’s learning, but also a chance to connect with other families and be part of the spirit of our College. To ensure all volunteers are well-prepared and meet legislative requirements, we have outlined a simple step-by-step process below to guide you through registration and Blue Card requirements.

It is important to know that due to updated legislation, the College requires all College volunteers to hold a valid Blue Card.

Key Requirement

All TMC volunteers must hold a valid Blue Card.

Thank you for those who have completed the process already, for any other parents who are wanting to Volunteer in any way this Term please complete the below asap. Until the below has been completed, unfortunately we can not allow anyone to volunteer until it has been actioned.

Volunteer Process 

Step 1: Volunteer Registration Form for Tamborine Mountain College

• All Volunteers are to fill out the below online Volunteer Details Form via: Parent Lounge → School Links → General Links → Volunteer Details Form

Step 2: Blue Card Application

Online (preferred): Apply FREE via: Volunteer Blue Card. 

Please email volunteers@tmc.qld.edu.au with application/account number to link to the College. Once you are linked to the College, you may continue with your online application.

Blue Card paper application: Email application form to volunteers@tmc.qld.edu.au.

When Blue Card arrives → email a photo of the card to volunteers@tmc.qld.edu.au.

Thank you for your willingness to support the students and staff of Tamborine Mountain College. Your time and commitment make a positive difference.

The Annual TMC Secondary Swimming carnival will be held on Wednesday 22 October, at Nerang Aquatic Centre. All students will be expected to arrive at school as normal and catch the bus altogether to and from the venue. Don't forget your swimmers - every event you participate in will earn you an entry into winning a Lolly Jar! Best dressed prizes to be won! 

Parents and carers:

Please access Parent Lounge to respond to the invite, then press 'Save'. This needs to be done before the day. Responses on the day will not be accepted due to processing time.

CC The Cat Limerick

There once was a cute cat named CC

She was a sleepy, lazy kitty

She won't wear a hat

She will chase a rat

What a great mascot for TMC!

TMC Cinquain

TMC

Beautiful, wonderful

Running, learning, playing

Full of magical wonders

School

Ode to TMC

Oh, TMC! 

Everywhere I step, I see a sign of life.

Trees as beautiful as shimmering emeralds.

Everywhere I go, I see beautiful, majestic animals from every corner.

Up high, in the fresh, clear sky.

Everywhere I look, I see green, luscious grass. 

Oh TMC, you are exceptional! 

Before the Term 3 break, several TMC students submitted videos of themselves reciting a poem in French for the Alliance Française French Poetry competition. I wish to thank all students who entered for their commitment and efforts in learning their poem off by heart and refining their pronunciation and presentation prior to filming.

The Alliance Française received 169 entries from 12 different schools, and reported that selecting the best productions was a very difficult task. Just 5 productions per age group were chosen, differentiating francophones and non francophone participants.
TMC is super proud to recognise the following students who all progressed to the next round, to recite their poem in person at the Alliance Française de Brisbane in West End.

Prep -Year 2

Adaline G, Eleanor M, Marshall S, Piper T, Reverie R.

Year 3-4

Aria S, Hazel D, Theo R

After deliberation, the jury will pick the 3 best candidates, who will be invited to the award ceremony the following week.

We wish all participants the very best and eagerly await the next results.

Mme Michelle Dowd 

Our Primary School students are preparing to step into the spotlight for Tamborine Mountain College’s much-anticipated production of Disney’s The Aristocats Kids. This enchanting show promises to delight audiences with its music, humour, and heart, brought to life by the talent and enthusiasm of our young performers and our incredible Director Louise Ives.

The production showcases not only the students’ singing, dancing, and acting skills, but also the confidence, teamwork, and creativity that TMC is proud to nurture. Families can look forward to plenty of PUUUR-fect moments as the cast brings this Disney favourite to the stage.

What makes this event extra special is that the performances free, making it an opportunity for parents, siblings, and friends to enjoy the magic of live theatre together without cost. It’s a PAW-fect celebration of the students’ hard work and a reminder of the joy that comes from sharing the arts.

SHOW 1 DATE: Wednesday, 5th November, 2025 at 12pm
SHOW 2 DATE: Saturday, 8th November at 3pm
LOCATION: Tamborine Mountain College

We invite you to come along and support our Primary stars as they light up the stage. This is sure to be a memorable evening filled with music, laughter, and plenty of heart.

This week we had an explosive time in the Lilly Pilly class creating volcanoes in the sandpit! The children worked together to build tall mounds, added vinegar and bicarb soda, and squealed with excitement as the “lava” bubbled and overflowed. This sparked rich discussions about science, cause and effect, and early chemistry concepts, building curiosity and teamwork.

Finding Our Calm

Pre Prep recently focused on finding our calm using our breathing ball. This activity helps us slow our breathing after play, take a moment to make good choices, and regulate our emotions.

In Pre Prep, we value and empower children to make choices about their feelings and behaviours throughout the day. Developing techniques to manage challenging moments is an important part of emotional growth. At the ELC, we use the Wings to Fly: Building Social and Emotional Resilience program to guide and support our practices.

The Wattle class revisited a familiar breathing technique—breathing in as the ball opens and breathing out as it closes—a wonderful way to feel calm and focused.

We introduced two new breathing exercises:
Flower and Candle Breathing – Pretend to smell a beautiful flower (breathe in) and gently blow out a candle (breathe out).
Turtle Breathing – Tuck into your shell (arms in), take a slow breath in, then breathe out as you stretch back out.

The children enjoyed practising these strategies and are learning to recognise when their bodies and minds need a calm moment.

Mrs Rachael Fernandez

During the September holidays, three girls went down to Sydney for the 2025 Interschool National Championships and came home with amazing results! As followed:

Audrey-May G

• Champion in Primary 70cm showjumping + Overall Highest points Showjumping Champion across all levels and classes

Amelia W

• Reserve Champion in Secondary Novice dressage
• Reserve Champion in Secondary Show Hunter

Ashlee L

• 3rd in 2 star Eventing 

This was such a successful season and competition for all three teams girls. Congratulations

A huge congratulations to  Louis M (Yr 7) who competed in the Queensland Boulder Youth State Titles last weekend. Although he missed out on the finals he is now ranked 8th in Queensland for Under 15s age group. Well done Louis, we are so proud of you!

by Ashlee Lowe, Year 12

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.