TMC commemorated ANZAC Day this morning with a service on campus. This Sunday, a number of student leaders have been invited to march at the 10:30am ANZAC Day parade on Main Street, North Tamborine. All TMC families are welcome to line the streets from the Zamia Theatre. Our students are encouraged to wear TMC uniform as an acknowledgement of the importance of the day.

Lest We Forget.

TMC's Snackshop now offers a cashless option, through Flexischools, for Secondary Students.

Students may purchase items by using their TMC student ID card, which will be scanned at the counter. 

** Available for Secondary Students only and where funds are available in parent’s Flexischools account**

To set this option up in your Flexischools account, please log in and edit your child’s record by adding their Student ID number as well as entering a daily purchase limit if applicable.  Please be aware that it may take up to 24 hours for the funds to appear in the Flexischool account.

Please follow the link below for further information on how to link your child’s Student ID card to your Flexischools account. 

Flexischools

** Please note, Daily Fresh/Sushi/Subway will still need to be pre-ordered online.**

I would like to take a moment to thank our families, our students and our staff for your adaptability to the challenges thrown at us during the last two weeks of Term 1. Week Nine saw torrential flooding with many in our community cut off due to road closures. Week Ten was the announcement of the three-day Greater Brisbane lockdown and the introduction of mandatory mask wearing. Thankfully, the lockdown was lifted and masks are no longer a requirement. How wonderful it is to live where we do at this time.

The easing of restrictions meant we could hold our Secondary Student TMC's Got Talent Competition on Wednesday this week. I had the honour (and the very difficult task) of being one of three judges. The artists competing were outstanding and I am so proud of every one of them for their dedication, discipline, and their courage in performing in front of their peers. 

I look forward to the term ahead, which promises to be quite different to the same time last year.

Mrs Fiona Stevens

After many delays and false starts due to Torrential Rain, Flooding and a Covid lockdown, The 2021 TMC Debating teams finally got their chance to shine on Wednesday night. All four teams, Junior 1 and 2, Intermediate and Senior, travelled to Saint Stephen’s College to compete against Assisi College, Foxwell Secondary College, Rivermount College and the Queensland Academy for Health Sciences respectively. There was many a nervous hand clutching prepared speeches as the teams made their way into the separate debating rooms. However, the butterflies soon settled and all of the TMC students were able to represent their school with pride as they tackled the intricate and challenging topics up for debate. 

By the end of the evening, TMC Junior 2 was able to come away with a well deserved win against Assisi Catholic College, successfully arguing the point that, Children under 14 should not have mobile phones. The other three teams fought hard and well but were unable to overcome the arguments of the opposition teams. However, all students did exceptionally well and had the opportunity to learn a great deal about the art of debating; lessons they will put into practice during the three remaining rounds of the competition. 

Mr David Haskins

On Wednesday the 21st of April, we had the pleasure of watching our skilled students and staff in TMC’s rescheduled high school talent show. Here on the secondary campus, our talent show has been highly anticipated and it’s safe to say that our expectations were nothing but exceeded. 

The talent show started with our wonderful teachers and staff members performing their annual act; this year being a lively 80’s dance, choreographed by Mrs Jacka, called “Monkey See, Monkey Do”. The teachers danced to the song Dance Monkey by Tones and I, acting as if they were following an instructor (Mrs Jacka) in a dance lesson. Each teacher’s costume consisted of stereotypical 80’s aerobic styled clothes with a mask of another teacher's face.

Following the teachers’ act was Tannaya Bartlett who showed off her amazing singing gifts by performing I was Here by Beyoncé. In addition, Scarlett Small sang Imagine by John Lennon. Her graceful singing truly blessed the audience. Trinity Carmichael played A Thousand Years by Christina Perri on the piano. Her performance was followed by immense support and praise from the audience. Cece Knight rhythmically and delicately danced her own composition Five Feet Apart performed to an ensemble of different songs. Ryan Butler performed an extreme sword routine, shocking the audience with his talents and ability to leap, spin and kick all whilst twirling a deadly katana. Lastly, Elke Schon sang “Locked Out of Heaven” by Bruno Mars supported by Anna Dyson playing the piano. Each of these acts were unique and special in their own way and made this talent show a most enjoyable event. 

Finishing the show off was this year’s Year 12s bringing an unforgettable dance that was lighthearted and fun and again drawing a massive round of applause from the audience. The dance included a variety of songs including “Baby”, by Justin Bieber and many more.

After a tough decision made by the judges, Mrs Melbourne, Mrs Stephens and Mr O’Loughinour, TMC 2021’s winners were finally revealed. Runners Up was awarded to Cece Knight, a skilled dancer who truly earned her place. Our winners were Elke Schon and Anna Dyson. When asked about their performance, Elke and Anna described the feeling of being on stage as exciting and fun and how they had wanted to perform with each other for sometime.  They have apparently been practicing for about a month, with this show being Anna's first and Elkes second public performance. Regards to their win, Elke and Anna stated that they felt a mix of confusion, shock and surprise. They were asked about their favourite part of their act, to which they answered was the bridges between the verses. The girls also mentioned that their favourite act by another performer was the sword routine by Ryan.

Congratulations to the winners. For their achievements, the two acts  received JB-HI-FI vouchers to spend as they please. However, these weren’t the only prizes on offer, as each of the performers received a voucher to IPlay at Coomera Westfield. 

The talent quest in its current form began 12 years ago and has been coordinated by Ms Green. The yearly event was held so students could showcase their talents that don’t necessarily relate to school activities. Ms Green revealed that, while practicing for the teacher’s act there is always a lot of laughter. Ms Green also revealed that every year she becomes teary when watching the students perform and is always extremely proud.

Overall, our 2021 TMC’s Got Talent was an outstanding success. We are filled with delight and so proud of every performer. We wish to thank our wonderful team of organisers, Ms Green, coordinator of the entire show, Cece Knight, choreographer of the Year 12 performance and Ryan Adam, in charge of technology. We are sure that we speak for the TMC secondary school in saying we are highly impressed by the 2021 TMC’s Got Talent and cannot wait to see what our brilliant students and staff have in store for next year. 

The College Handbook outlines the following in regard to the accepted earrings for students to wear at school. All students enrolled at the College agree to abide by the Handbook at the time of enrollment.

"Only small, standard-sized(3mm) gold or silver studs, or sleepers (10mm) are acceptable if ears are pierced. Only one earring per ear to be worn in the lower lobe. Any other body piercings should not be distinguishable and must be “hidden” with a skin or clear coloured disc." page 25

A small number of students are currently not wearing earrings that follow our handbook. Earrings that contain gemstones, symbols, love hearts etc, are not part of our school uniform and will incur a breach. If your child has the incorrect earrings, please purchase a pair of plain sleepers or studs over the long weekend, ready for the start of Week 2.

Images of accepted earrings:

Throughout the week, the students of Year Six have been learning about the sacrifices made by servicemen and women.  We studied the landing at Gallipoli, and considered the impact of this tragedy on our newly federated nation.  

We tried some of the foods that soldiers ate in the trenches and decided that ANZAC biscuits are much more appetising than canned beef.  

We also examined personal accounts of war, including diary entries, stories and poems.  We found the imagery of Kenneth Slessor's poem, "Beach Burial", moving and real - a powerful reminder of the reality of war.  Emily Harding and Archie Antunovic represented primary school with dignity when they recited a poem at our ANZAC Day parade.  Finally, we honoured the selflessness of servicemen and women by expressing our gratitude for the freedoms we enjoy.  We will make a wreath with our "Gratitude Poppies" and display it in our classroom.    

Lest we forget. 

Mrs Horn. 

Every time a TMC family purchases shoes from The Athlete's Foot in Helensvale and mentions our school, they add credit towards vouchers for us to use. Last term, we held a competition in the Primary school where children could be awarded for their outstanding behaviour. Every child earned raffle tickets and these three lucky students (all from Year 6!) won the vouchers. Congratulations to Ruby, Jimmy and Aiden.

These three inspiring students from Year 3 wrote Mr Stevens a letter about how they wanted to clean the whole Primary school. That motivated him to speak at assembly about how these girls were taking responsibility for a problem that we ALL have a role in solving. Mr Stevens acknowledged them on assembly with their very own award!

Prep - Level 3

Year 1 - Level 3

Year 2 - Level 3

Year 3 - Level 3

Year 4 - Level 3

Year 5 - Level 3

Year 6 - Level 3

10 Hours of Practice Award

Vacation Care

The children and staff had a wonderful time in Vacation Care over the Easter break, Messy play was a big hit. The children rated the day as a 10 out of 10, would love to do it again!!!

Another day was being a Detective, the children had special detective badges and clues were hidden around  the classroom to locate. Working together they had to solve riddles, puzzles and work out the lock combination to the prize that was hidden within the room!  

Kindy

Kindy have started the term with high energy, enthusiastically arriving back to see their friends and Mrs Hinkins.  On Tuesday Branch painting was lots of fun! The children dipped their branches into the water paint to create some amazing patterns on their paper.

We have many new enrollments which is amazing!  Mrs Nicole Starr is our new additional educator joining the team.  Nicole will work a 5 day a fortnight at the end of the week with our younger 3/4 year old children.    We will  spend  some time settling in and establishing routines again.

I hope all of our new families will  feel welcomed as your children enjoy their time at the Early Learning Centre.   

PrePrep have started their Phonemic awareness this week, the first sound in the sequence we teach is ssss.  Phrase 1. Sound’s:  S/ A /T/P /I/ N.   For example, being able to hear /c/ and /a/ and /t/ in the word cat requires phonemic awareness. 

We utilise the Jolly Phonics program of learning sounds through jingles and brainstorming with the children objects and actions they may know that begin with the sounds we are learning. 

This is followed up through experiences that are hands-on for the children to explore the sound.  This week we collaged a sun and used string to create an S on the carpet.

With ANZAC day being an important part of our culture in Australia  and New Zealand the children had the opportunity to participate in craft creating hand prints and poppies. The VAL group attended the whole College  service on Friday  laying a wreath created with the many hands of the ELC community. ‘ Lest We Forget’

Reminders

• Please be advised that we ask you to park at the College car park when arriving and collecting your child.  
• All items of clothing and belongings need to be well labelled to help us and your child throughout the day with locating and supporting self help skills.
• Every child needs a set of sheets, one fitted that fits into a small bag or pillowslip labelled with their name in big bold writing please.
• Online Prep enrolments were to be sent to the College by April 9, 2021. Please check you have completed this ready for interviews later this term with Mr Stevens ( Head of Primary)  

College Mother’s Day Lunch

Please join the Colleges P & F Committee for lunch to meet other Mums/Grandmothers  celebrating Mothers Day 2021.

It would be great to have some ELC families attend!

Mrs Rachael Fernandez

Over the school holidays, Year 12 Visual Art student Hannah Dalton attended a two-day, advanced oil painting, dry brush technique workshop; achieving amazing results. 

Ms Jenny Radley

Congratulations to Matti Gill (Year 7) for his selection in the Hinterland Rugby League Representative team! Matti will now play at the South Coast Regional Championships with a chance of being selected for the QLD and National Rugby League Championships later in the year.

Mr Andrew O'Loughlin

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