The Lions' Roar 20/02/2026

We are immensely proud to share that News Corp has recognised Tamborine Mountain College as the top-performing affordable independent school across the Scenic Rim and Gold Coast region - and we are now ranked 20th in Queensland.

That’s right - Number 1 in the Scenic Rim and Gold Coast, and 20th in the State.

For a proudly independent school on the mountain, this is something truly extraordinary.

To our dedicated and passionate teachers - thank you for your relentless commitment to excellence and emprowing our students.

To our remarkable students, thank you for your determination and willingness to be your best selves. 

And to our incredible parents and families, thank you for your trust, your partnership, and your belief in what we are building together. 

This result is not accidental. It reflects a culture of high expectations, strong relationships, and a shared commitment to helping every child reach their personal best, without losing sight of good character and a strong sense of community.

Thank you for choosing Tamborine Mountain College for your child. We are proud of what we have achieved together, and even more excited about what lies ahead.

You’re invited to celebrate at our fun filled TMC Open Day! At the top of our mountain, school feels different! In a good way!

Join us as we open our College campus, situated on one of the most magical parts of our mountain, to showcase our incredible College, our wholesome community, the extraordinary spirit of our students and experience a positive culture like no other!

What’s on the day:
• College Open Day, check out our campus and meet our staff
• Meet our Principal
• Student led tours
• Live music, the incredible Georgia Blue
• Student performances
• Free rides
• Free pony rides
• Baby farm animals to cuddle
• Food trucks

We would love you to join us for this annual Open Day celebration and experience the positive difference Tamborine Mountain College can offer your child/ren. Take the climb… it’s worth it!

February

Wednesday, 25 February - Round 1 HIA Secondary

March

Wednesday, 4 March - Primary HIA Netball

Wednesday, 4 March - P & F Meeting, 2.00pm to 3.00pm

Monday, 9 March - Primary Cross Country

Wednesdsay, 11 March to Monday, 23 March - NAPLAN Years 3, 5, 7 & 9

Wednesday, 25 March to Friday, 27 March - Year 11 Camp

Monday, 30 March - Megaband Excursion

April

Thursday, 2 April - Last Day of Term 1

Thursday, 2 April - Primary Grandparents and Special Friends Day

Tuesday, 21 April - Term 2 Starts

Thursday, 23 April - Parent Teacher Evening

Wednesday, 29 April - HIA Cross Country & Round 2

Please note - dates for events may be subject to change

School pick-up and drop-off times can be busy, but ensuring the safety of our College Community  is paramount. Here's a friendly reminder on some key points to keep our school car park a safe zone for everyone:

• Respect All Crossing Staff Directions: Remember, crossing staff are there for a reason. Following their directions, even if it seems inconvenient, ensures the safety of all children. A short delay is far better than a potential accident.
• Slow Down: Remember, the speed limit in the car park is there for a reason. Slow down to prioritise the safety of students, staff, and other parents.
• Eyes on the Road: Crossing guards are there to help children navigate safely. Please pay attention to their instructions and avoid distractions while driving in the car park.
• Zebra Crossing Champs: Encourage your child to only cross the road at designated pedestrian crossings, especially the marked zebra crossings. This helps them develop safe crossing habits from a young age.
• 2-Minute Zone Efficiency: The designated pick-up/drop-off zone is for a quick exchange only. Please ONLY enter these spaces if your child/ren are waiting in this area before entering the zone to avoid unnecessary congestion. This courtesy keeps the traffic flowing smoothly and ensures students are picked up safely and efficiently.
• Extra Awareness for Large Vehicles: For those driving large vehicles like SUVs or vans, be extra cautious when reversing or manoeuvring. Blind spots can be significant, so take your time and double-check for children, staff and pedestrians before proceeding.
• Automatic boots and doors: Please be mindful when parked beside the yellow pedestrian walkway. Always check your surroundings before activating automatic boots or opening doors, and avoid opening them into the walkway. Sensors do not always detect pedestrians, particularly children,  so a quick visual check helps prevent injuries.

Working together, we can create a safe and stress-free environment for everyone during pick-up and drop-off times.

Mrs Fiona Stevens - College Principal

At Tamborine Mountain College, student safety and wellbeing are at the centre of everything we do. We are committed to ensuring that all students feel safe, respected and confident to speak up if something does not feel right.

An important part of this commitment is helping students understand their right to feel safe, to be listened to, and to know who they can talk to if they are worried or feel unsafe - at school or at home.

Across the College, students are provided with age-appropriate information about child safety and help-seeking through classroom discussions, wellbeing programs, pastoral care activities and assemblies. These conversations focus on recognising safe and unsafe situations, understanding personal boundaries, and knowing that it is always okay to ask for help.

Students are regularly reminded that they can speak with a trusted adult at the College, including the Principal, Heads of School, Welfare staff or any member of staff they feel comfortable with. We also make it clear that if a concern relates to safety, staff are required by law to take action to help keep students safe.

To support this, child safety information is displayed and reinforced through visible materials around the College, including student-friendly posters that explain who students can talk to and what happens when they do. This helps ensure that help-seeking pathways are clear, consistent and accessible.

We also encourage students to have a voice in matters that affect them, and to participate in conversations about wellbeing, safety and respectful relationships in ways that are appropriate to their age and stage of development.

Families play a vital role in supporting child safety. We encourage parents and carers to talk with their children about feeling safe, to reassure them that they will be supported if they raise concerns, and to contact the College if they have any questions about our child protection processes.

Our Child Protection Policy, reporting processes and contact details are available on the College website and from the school office at any time. Working together, we can ensure that every student at Tamborine Mountain College feels safe, supported and empowered to speak up. 

 Fiona Stevens - College Principal

Tamborine Mountain College is officially Equestrian Queensland School of the Year 2025 AND home to the Equestrian Queensland Stuartholme School Junior Athlete of the Year.

Sponsor our award-winning Equestrian Program for 2026 and you’ll receive:

Premium logo placement at competitions across Queensland

Direct reach into a loyal, high engagement equestrian community

Association with rural and semi-rural networks

Strong community reach

Only a select number of sponsors will ride with us in 2026... If you want to be one of them, contact Nikki Ward, businessdevelopment@tmc.qld.edu.au for a chat and copy of the TMC Equestrian Team Sponsorship Prospectus.

The Queensland Governments' 2026 Back to School Boost provides the College with $100 for every primary school student (P-6), to assist with school expenses.

The funding is allocated towards additional learning materials such as classroom stationery, textbooks and digital resources. 

This week's featured image is a wonderful art piece by student, Annabelle H.

Football Queensland (FQ) will visit the College on Monday, 23 February. They will be running their "United Girls" program for our Prep students and holding two lunchtime "come and try" sessions for everyone in the Primary.

This visit serves as a preview for the after-school program, which is set to commence in Week 6 as a sporting opportunity for our primary school students and continuing the momentum with building a sporting culture. 

Schedule: Monday, 23 February

• 09:00 – 09:30: Prep – Year 2 Assembly (FQ presentation)
• 10:10 – 11:10: Prep Val
• 11:20 – 12:00: Lunchtime Session 1 (Open to all Years 1–6)
• 12:00 – 13:10: Prep Vic
• 13:10 – 13:40: Afternoon Break Session 2 (Open to all Years 1–6)
• 14:10 – 14:40: Year 3 – 6 Assembly (FQ presentation)

More details about the after-school program, starting Wednesday March 4, can be found via the following link (scroll down the list to register for the TMC program) https://footballqueensland.com.au/girls-united/ 

A huge congratulations to James and Alex who proudly represented Tamborine Mountain College at the Hinterland Green District Swimming Carnival and what an outstanding effort they delivered in the pool!

Both boys swam with true TMC spirit in all of their events against strong competition from across the district.

To make it to district level is an incredible achievement. We are so proud of the way James and Alex represented our College.

Well done, boys, you’ve made the mountain proud!

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.