The Lions' Roar 19/09/2025

What a way to finish the term! Last Friday, our Year 5 students enjoyed an unforgettable Birds of Prey presentation with wildlife expert Mark Culleton. After weeks of dissecting owl pellets, exploring animal adaptations, and even using Audiomoths for the Powerful Owl Project, meeting these incredible birds up close was a moment of pure excitment. It was the perfect celebration of their hard work and curiosity this term!

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.

At Tamborine Mountain College, we deeply value the time, care, and support our volunteers give to our community. Volunteering is a wonderful way to support your child’s learning, connect with other families, and contribute to the spirit of our College.

To ensure all volunteers are prepared and meet legislative requirements, a new process has been introduced. From 30 September 2025, all College volunteers must hold a valid Blue Card. 

If you are a current volunteer, or would like to become one, we require you to adhere to the below process please.

How to Become a Volunteer

Step 1: Registration
Complete the Volunteer Registration Form via Parent Lounge:
School Links > General Links > Volunteer Details Form

Step 2: Blue Card Application

Apply online (free of charge) here: Volunteer Blue Card. During the process, you will be asked to connect your application to an organisation. At this point, please email volunteers@tmc.qld.edu.au with your application/account number. Once you are linked to the College, you may continue with your online application.

Alternatively, you can submit a paper Application here: application form to volunteers@tmc.qld.edu.au

Once your Blue Card arrives, please email a photo of it for College records.

Step 3: Volunteer Briefing
After your Blue Card is confirmed, you will be invited to attend a Volunteer Briefing in Term 1, 2026, hosted by Head of Primary Mark Stevens and Business Development Manager Nikki Ward. Two sessions will be held in The Hall, with dates to be confirmed early next year. Attendance at one session is required.

Step 4: Ongoing Requirements
Once complete, you will be eligible to assist in classrooms, on excursions and camps, and at College events. The process remains valid for three years, with a simple refresher briefing required for ongoing participation.

If you have any questions, please contact Nikki Ward, Business Development directly.

We sincerely thank all our volunteers for their time and commitment. Your involvement makes a meaningful difference in the lives of our students and staff.

September

Friday, 19 September - Last Day of Term 3

October

Monday, 6 October - Kings Birthday Public Holiday

Tuesday, 7 October - First Day of Term 4

Tuesday, 14 October - Year 11 Authentic Art Experience Excursion

Thursday, 16 October - Prep - Year 2 Swimming Lessons Start

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

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

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

Wednesday, 29 October - Prep 2026 Open Day

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 (NEW DATE); 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 ofHonour

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

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

Our Year 5 students have been working hard on their own National Geographic Kids–style articles, and the results are nothing short of amazing! These projects have brought together English, Science, and Art, with students combining research and scientific knowledge with clear writing and creative design. From striking layouts to carefully crafted explanations, each article reflects both effort and imagination. We are proud of the way students have blended creativity with accuracy, and we hope you love their work as much as we do.

Mr Ben Forbes & Mr Robert Schönherr

This week our Grade 2 students took a colourful step back in time for our Decades Dress-Up Day, the perfect finale to our HASS unit on Past and Present. With everything from suspenders, top hats and poodle skirts to camo, cargos and clip-on earrings our school was buzzing with characters from across the 20th century.

The fun wasn’t just in the costumes. This activity helped students make real-world connections to what we’ve been learning in class, how daily life, clothing, technology and celebrations have changed over time and how some things have stayed the same. Exploring these changes through dress-up gave students the chance to see history not just as facts and dates, but as lived experiences they could relate to and enjoy.

We also had lots of rich conversations about how the past influences the present, from music and fashion trends that still pop up today, to inventions and ideas that have shaped the world students live in now. These links are central to the Year 2 HASS curriculum and dressing the part made the learning feel immediate, memorable and best of all, fun!

A big thank you to families for their support with costumes and creativity. Our time travellers ended the unit in style and maybe even taught us that history is at its best when it’s lived, laughed at and celebrated together.

Mrs Anouska den Elzen and Mrs Beth McLeod

We are delighted to announce that our Primary Prep to Year 2 students will be participating in a series of five swimming lessons at the Tamborine Mountain Aquatic Centre. These lessons will be held on consecutive Thursdays, from October 16 to November 13, between 9:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m and will run for 30mins.

Our school places great value on this program, as it's not just about learning a sport—it's about developing essential, lifelong skills. The lessons are designed to do more than just teach strokes like freestyle or breaststroke; they focus on the critical skills needed to be safe in and around water. By teaching your child to navigate a water environment with skill, we empower them to handle themselves safely, whether they are at the beach, a friend's pool, or on a boat. This program provides the foundational skills for water confidence, such as floating, treading water, and breath control, which are all vital for survival.

Requirements for students participating in this lessons will require the following:

• Suitable swimming attire - can be TMC or generic branded
• A rashie 
• Swimming Cap (House Colours preferred or neutral colour) 
• Goggles (Optional, at the discretion of the student)
• College sports hat: Pre and post-lessons
• Bottle of water
• Sunscreen

Timetable

9.15am: Prep Vic 9.45am: Prep Val

10.15am: Year 1 Val 10.45am: Year 1 Vic

11.15am: Year 2 Val 11.45am: Year 2 Vic

We eagerly anticipate the start of this program and the positive impact it will have on our students. These lessons are a significant step in equipping them with crucial water safety skills that will benefit them for years to come.

Do you have a child with an interest in coding?

The National Computer Science Workshop (NCSW) is a 5-day summer school bringing together talented young people from around Australia. The Workshop will take place for students in grades 8, 9, 10 and 11, in January 2026.  All NCSW students reside at home and will attend the workshops virtually for the duration of their sessions.

NCSW applications will be accepted from students who will complete Year 8, Year 9, Year 10 and Year 11 in 2025.  No prior knowledge of computing is assumed. The registration cost is $200.
See all the details to register at this website link: https://www.aubotacademy.com/ncsw

Mrs Rebecca Andrews