The Lions' Roar 22/08/2025
Campus News
Date Savers for Upcoming Events
September
Wednesday, 3 September - "Daddy Drop Off BBQ" from 7:30am & P&F Father's Day Stall
Thursday, 4 September - College Photo Day
Friday, 5 September - Student Free Day
Thursday, 11 to Friday 19 September - Year 12 Mock Exams
Friday, 12 September - Year 5 Bird of Prey Show
Friday, 19 September - Primary Talent Show; 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
Monday, 20 to Friday, 24 October - Year 12 Study Week
Wednesday, 22 October - Secondary Swimming Carnival
Monday, 27 to Friday, 14 November - Year 12 External Exams
November
Wednesday, 5 November - P & F AGM
Wednesday, 12 November - Year 10 Careers Mock Interview Morning
Friday, 14 November - Prep to 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
School Photo Day
A Reminder About Dogs on School Grounds
For the safety and wellbeing of all students, staff, and families, we kindly remind our community that dogs are not permitted on school grounds, even if they are on a lead or being held. The only exception to this rule is for certified assistance canines or if special permission is south from the Principal.
This request is in place to ensure a safe and comfortable environment for all members of our school community, including those who may feel anxious around animals.
We thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Upcoming Parent Webinar - My Teen & Their Big Feels
Helping Teens Regulate in an Age of Overwhelm
Why do small things feel like a big deal to your teen? Why do they sometimes seem shut down, overly emotional, or hard to reach?
In this week’s My Teen webinar, we explore the emotional world of adolescents - a stage where feelings are intense, reactions are fast, and regulation is still developing. Many teens are navigating big emotions daily, often without the tools or language to manage them.
Led by Justin Andrews, Head of Secondary School, My Teen & Their Big Feels offers insight into how emotional regulation develops during the teenage years and what you can do when your child seems stuck, flat, or overwhelmed.
This session will help you:
- Understand why emotions feel bigger for teens
- Recognise the signs of emotional overload, even when they’re quiet
- Support regulation without dismissing or rescuing
- Respond calmly to outbursts, shutdowns, or mood swings
- Create a safe space for your teen to feel and express emotion
Whether your teen is withdrawing, overreacting, or unsure how to cope, this webinar offers practical tools to support them through the ups and downs.
Join us Thursday 28 August at 7:30pm via Zoom:
Click here to join the webinar
This session is designed for parents who want to better understand what’s driving their teen’s emotions and how to stay connected during the hard moments. Emotional regulation is a skill, not a personality trait - and with your support, your teen can learn to manage even the biggest of feels.
The Countdown is On – Our 30 Year Anniversary Gala
The wait is nearly over! In just a week, we will come together to celebrate a remarkable milestone in our College’s history, 30 years of Tamborine Mountain College.
Our 30 Year Anniversary Gala promises to be an unforgettable evening filled with laughter, entertainment, and celebration as we reflect on three decades of growth, achievement, and community spirit. With a full house already confirmed, this will be a night to remember as Founders, alumni, families, staff, and friends of the College join us for this once in a lifetime occasion.
Adding to the excitement, guests will have the chance to win from an incredible prize pool of over $25,000 generously donated by our amazing prize sponsors.
A very special thank you goes to Medland Orthodontics for their extraordinary gift of a $10,000 Invisalign Package, our major prize for the night. We are also deeply grateful to all of our wonderful prize sponsors whose generosity will make the evening sparkle even brighter.
This Gala is not just a celebration of where we’ve been but also a toast to the future, and especially to our wholesome community at Tamborine Mountain College.
New Social Media Rules for Under 16's - What Parents Need to Know
From mid-December, Australian children under 16 will not be allowed to hold accounts on certain social media platforms. The age restrictions are likely to apply to Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube, among other platforms. Online gaming and standalone messaging apps are among a number of types of services that have been excluded.
Being logged into an account increases the likelihood that they’ll be exposed to pressures and risks that can be hard to deal with. These come from social media platform design features that encourage them to spend more time on screens, while also serving up content that can harm their health and wellbeing.
For example, the pressure to view disappearing content and respond to a stream of notifications and alerts has been linked to harms to health - these include reduced sleep and attention and increased stress levels.
While most platforms currently have a minimum age of 13 for account holders, delaying account access until 16 will give young people more time to develop important skills and maturity. It’s breathing space to build digital literacy, critical reasoning, impulse control and greater resilience.
eSafety understands the change in the law may make some under-16s feel upset, worried or angry. Some may become more secretive about their social media use and less likely to ask for help from a trusted adult if things start to go wrong. It’s important that parents and carers help under-16s by talking openly about the age restrictions, finding out how they currently use social media and how that may be impacted by the new law.
Here are some tips:
- Lead with empathy and understanding.
- Ask your child how they currently use social media.
- Talk about the new law and what it means.
- Explain that the restrictions are protections, not punishments.
- Talk about the sorts of harms the law aims to help them avoid – such as over-use and exposure to harmful content that can impact their sleep, stress levels, attention and wellbeing.
- Validate their feelings and offer reassurance.
- Explore safe alternatives together for staying connected with friends, expressing themselves, and finding entertaining or educational activities that are age-appropriate.
- Reassure them they can always come to you or a trusted adult to talk about their concerns.
Remember: The goal of delaying account access until 16 is to give young people more time to develop important skills and maturity before facing the risks of age-restricted social media.
Secondary News
Tafe Information Session - Coomera Creative Campus
A Change to Primary Swimming Lessons
At TMC, we continually review our programs to ensure they provide the greatest benefit to our students. After careful consideration, we have decided to refine our swimming lesson program. From Term 4, swimming lessons will continue for Prep to Year 2. These early years are an important time for children to build water confidence and learn essential skills, and we look forward to continuing this valuable opportunity.
By the time students are in Years 3 to 6, students have already developed these fundamental skills. Swimming lesson fees have risen substantially in recent years, and by focusing the program where it is most needed, the College can avoid passing these costs on to families. In addition, lessons for older students require significant time each week, reducing opportunities for classroom learning and other activities.
This change will allow Prep–Year 2 students to gain a strong swimming foundation, while enabling Years 3–6 students to remain focused on their learning and other enriching opportunities at school.
We will, of course, continue to hold our Primary Swimming Carnivals in Term 4 – one for Prep–Year 2 and another for Years 3–6. These carnivals are always a highlight of the year, bringing students, staff, and families together to celebrate participation, house spirit, and achievement.
We are confident this adjustment will provide the best balance for our students across the Primary years.
Year 4 Sleepover
Last Friday evening, our Year 4 students enjoyed the excitement of their much-anticipated school sleepover – and what an adventure it turned out to be!
The night began with a scavenger hunt that had students racing across the school grounds, solving riddles and uncovering clues together. Afterwards, the fun continued with their cleverly designed board games, hat decorating, and badge making – all creating colourful and memorable keepsakes to take home.
As the sun set, everyone gathered for dinner under the stars. The clear night sky was perfect for a little stargazing, which added a nice touch to the evening. Students then changed into their pyjamas and settled into the hall for movies and popcorn. A late-night trip to the staffroom for hot Milo was a highlight that made the experience even more special.
When it was finally time to rest, students snuggled into their sleeping bags set up in the classroom and read heartfelt letters from their parents. The usual classroom buzz was replaced by gentle snores and sleep talking, a sure sign of a night well spent.
Although they may have been a little weary the next morning after such an early start, the smiles and memories spoke volumes about just how much fun was had. The Year 4 sleepover was a wonderful mix of friendship, adventure, and new experiences – one we are certain the students will remember for years to come.
We would also like to extend a special thank you to the wonderful Mr B, who joined us for the sleepover. Your time, support, and enthusiasm helped make the night such a success.
Please enjoy some of the photos we captured throughout the evening.
Ms Anna Ryall & Ms Kathy Hiron
Gosen Japanese Visitors
It has been a great pleasure having the Japanese students at our school. One Friday they came to our classrooms and they helped us in maths as we worked on angles and they helped us with our ads in english. At the end of the day they showed us their Japanese traditions by showing us origami, calligraphy and Japanese games. One of them was kind enough to give Ahmad a Japanese toy. This was a great opportunity to share Australian and Japanese traditions.
by Year 6