This week's featured image is a sneak peak at how extraordinarily well our Equestrian Team has done these past holidays. Read more about their wonderful achievements in the Sports News section.

Next Wednesday is our Years 4 - 12 athletics carnival. The details are:

Date:     Wednesday 28th July 2021

Who:      Year 4 to Year 12 students

Where:   Jimboomba Athletics Centre

 Time:    10:00am (depart TMC @ 9:00am) to 2:00pm (return TMC 2:50pm)

All students are transported to and from Jimboomba Athletics Centre by bus from TMC.  Parents may wish to drop off/pick up their child at the Centre.  Please drop them off no earlier than 8:30am and no later than 2:00pm. If you are going to drive your child to the event or they themselves are a student driver who is driving to the event, please advise their form teacher in advance, so we can cater to the correct bus requirements. 
 
All students must wear their sports uniform to school. Students should also bring their TMC hoodie in case of cold weather. Sunscreen will be provided and students are encouraged to apply sunscreen prior to attending campus.  All students must have their TMC hat.   
 
All students are required to bring a packed lunch and a full water bottle. Re-fill water stations will be provided at the venue. Students also have the option to purchase from the canteen.  All transactions are preferred to be contactless so students will need to bring appropriate debit cards for this purpose.

All parents and spectators are to check in upon arrival and remain in the grandstand/ seating area. Parents and spectators are not permitted onto the sports ground and must be wearing a face mask and follow COVID-safe procedures including all Queensland Health requirements. 

If you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact me at cfletcher@tmc.qld.edu.au
 
Miss Chanel Fletcher, Acting Sports Coordinator

Sibling Photo Forms need to be returned to Reception after photos have been ordered online before photo day Thursday 29th July. Individual photo forms do NOT need to be returned to Reception.

Students are to be in full formal (Yrs 3 - 12) uniform for Photo Day. Prep to Year 3 wear their regular uniform.

The first semester of 2021 is now complete and with the change of semesters TMC is welcoming some new teachers - Mr O’Neill, Mrs Power and Ms Boyd. Since they are starting this late into the year it is only fair that we help everyone out with getting to know them.

Mr O’Neill came to Australia after teaching in the UK at Westlands School. As well as his education degrees, he also has a degree in law. At TMC he teaches Science, and can also teach civics, law and IT. Mr O’Neill said he chose to teach at TMC because it is a small school and has a nice school community and he likes how everyone works hard at what they do. Since Mr O’Neill only came to Australia in January he likes to go out sightseeing and visiting beaches, he also enjoys tennis, reading and going out for nice food. 

Mrs Power comes to us from Holland Park State High School in inner city Brisbane. She currently teaches Year 12 Essential English, Years 8, 9 and 10 HPE, and even Prep, Year 1 and Year 2 PE. She said that she came to TMC in order to inspire students in the rural areas of the mountain and wants to bring her positive and shiny outlook to the school. She also says she enjoys a mixture of teaching inside and outside of the classroom.

Ms Kerry Boyd is our new Year 1 Val teacher who is co-teaching with Mrs Fern. Ms Boyd has many years experience in Prep class rooms and was previously at The Southport School. We are excited to have Ms Boyd join our school community and know that 1 Val will love their teachers.

We would like to extend a warm welcome to these teachers and hope that they enjoy their time with us.

By Emily Clarke and Zoe Close, Year 11

Mr O'Neill

Mrs Power

Ms Boyd

Say hello to our new member of TMC! We are lucky enough to have an echidna who lives around the campus. 

Did you know a baby echidna is called a puggle? Or that they are one of only two species of mammals in the world that lays eggs? They are toothless animals with a tongue that's around 15cm long! One final fun fact is that their spikes are actually long, tough, hollow hair follicles.

Mrs Stevens. Head of Secondary

Please be aware that due to the Athletics Carnival on Wednesday 28th July, the Snack Shop will be closed.

Student lost property can now be collected at recess (11am) or after school.  Lunch boxes and drink bottles will only be held for a two week period. We strongly recommend that families check that all uniform and other items are clearly labelled with students' names.

During the first week of the holidays, Year 11 students, Talia Criss and Lachlan Williams spent five days at Gold Coast University Hospital completing work experience for their dual qualification of Certificate II in Health Support Services and Certificate III in Health Services.  Students both worked on wards at the hospital and completed tasks alongside staff, including making beds, patient observations and helping with procedures. 

Both students found the experience both rewarding and eye-opening, and it was a great way to finish their studies.

Mrs Peita Parker-Browne, VET Coordinaor

On 4th August, our best mathematicians from Year 7 and Year 8 will take part in the QAMT (Queensland Association of Math’s teachers) Maths quiz for 2021.

We are holding the event on campus and are looking forward to challenging our students. In teams of 3 or 4 students will attempt 5 rounds

Session 1: Estimation;

Session 2: Speed;

Session 3: Written Problems;

Session 4: Individual questions;

Session 5: General Maths knowledge

The top 2 teams will then go forward to the Regional and (hopefully) State finals later in the year.

This is going to be a fantastic event where our students work together, solve problems and have fun together.

Winners will be announced in the newsletter on 6th August

If you have any questions, please contact Mrs Garnar hgarnar@tmc.qld.edu.au

Mrs Helen Garner

Our Year 7 debaters completed their final round of the competition on Wednesday evening, one team was victorious, the other narrowly defeated. Huge congratulations to our speakers over Rounds 1 to 5 including Ava Byrnes, Scarlett Small, Harmony Corden, Jorgia Stayner, Mikayla Lagana, Emma Anderson, and chairpeople Sofia De Freitas, Mia Rubuano, and Phineas Small. Thank you also to the parents, who support our debaters and help them to access this character-building activity. We are currently awaiting news on whether the teams were successful in making it through to the Finals round, to be held at Somerset College next Wednesday evening. 

Ms Emily McCredden

The Year 12 QTAC Information Evening is on Monday the 26th of July, Week 2, at 5pm (next Monday). All Year 12 students and families are welcome but this information really pertains to those considering a University pathway. Topics to be covered include:

• Senior Qld System Recap
• Key dates
• The QTAC application process
• Pathways into Uni
• Prerequisites
• Preferencing strategically

RSVP is essential to attend, so please complete this Eventbrite link to register yourself:

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/2021-year-12-qtac-information-night-tickets-163936712119

This will be a COVID-safe event, please be prepared to wear a facemask.

Ms Emily McCredden, Year 11 & 12 Coordinator

On the 19th of July 2021, students took time to participate in rehearsals of Pinocchio. We have interviewed a couple of people to see what they did while they were there. The first person we interviewed was Annabelle Holmes. She is in Year 6 and in the Pinocchio play she played the old women and blue fairy. She had lots of fun spending time with her friends and being able to act and have lots of fun. 

There was a lot of time and effort to put this play together with the costumes and all the equipment too. We would like to thank all the teachers and students for their participation and to name a few Mrs Michelle Criss, Ms Ruth Visser, Mrs Deborah Horn, Mrs Felicity Addison and Ms Visser’s daughter, Zoe Adams who helped face paint for the rehearsals

 by Jessica Davis, Year 6

The 2021 Readathon begins next week (Sunday 1st August onwards) and we are participating in this great cause once again as a school. Last year we were in the top 3 highest fundraising schools in Queensland and it would be fantastic if we can match and maybe even better that effort this year. 

We encourage all students across the primary school to read as much as they can throughout August and get sponsored/fundraise to help raise money for families affected by multiple sclerosis. The students can also record/log the books they have read on their profile page, as well as reach milestones and earn badges etc. Prizes will also be awarded to the classes and students who read the most books and raise the most amount of money. While stocks last, students also receive a free t-shirt when they register. Please use the following link to sign your child/ren up to the Tamborine Mountain College School school page and then join your year level page (your teacher may have already sent the link to you to do this):

https://www.msreadathon.org.au/fundraisers/TamborineMountainCollege

Thank you for your support for this great cause and please do not hesitate to contact your teacher if you have any questions. Happy reading!

Mr Sean Golden

Prep made a fabulous start to music in Term 3 by playing some familiar songs for the first time on Resonator Bells. All students did a wonderful job listening and playing their instruments together.

In addition our Kookaburra's Choir, comprising of Prep, Year 1 and Year 2 students, have been working hard to prepare to perform at the Gold Coast Eisteddfod. Please confirm your child's attendance and travel arrangements with Mrs Addison.

Mrs Felicity Addison

Over the school holidays, 25 enthusiastic Art students attended Art Camp. The first two days were spent learning dry brush oil techniques with Artist and Teacher Stuart Mattress. Sadly, our third day had to be postponed due to the Covid lockdown. We plan to run our third day of Art Camp in the next block of school holidays, Monday 27th September - Mixed Media techniques with Cheryl Boody.

Ms Jenny Radley

Hannah Dalton obtained 2nd Gallery People’s Choice and 2nd Senior School Challenge in the recent d'Arcy Doyle Awards. Out of hundreds of votes, only 2 votes separated first and second in the People’s choice vote! Well done Hannah.

Ms Jenny Radley

Our Equestrian Team travelled to both Maryborough and Warwick during the holidays to compete in this year's state championships. Our team was amazing over the IQ States competitions and placed in every discipline; Showhorse, Dressage, Showjumping, Eventing, and placed 1st overall in Combined Training.

Amelia Waller, Ashlee Lowe, Sienna White and Talia Criss all earned a place on the QLD state team to compete at the Marcus Oldham Interschool Nationals later in the year. 

What an outstanding achievement by our Equestrian Team. A huge congratulations to the team and to the Equestrian Coordinator, Mrs Criss, as well as all the parents involved.  For the team's excellent results, see below the first photo. 

By Caitlin Ward, Year 12

At Maryborough they competed in the Showhorse, Dressage and showjumping:

Showhorse Results

Amelia Waller - Intermediate showhorse state champion

Ava Byrnes - 10th overall Intermediate show hunter

Caitlin Ward - 9th overall Senior showhorse

Dressage results

Amelia Waller - 5th overall Intermediate Preliminary Division B

Ava Byrnes - 18th overall Intermediate Preliminary Division B

Sienna White - 8th overall Intermediate Preliminary Division B

Caitlin Ward - 5th overall Secondary Elementary

Showjumping Results

Grace Fullarton - 5th overall Secondary 70cm

Connor Lane - 8th overall Secondary 80cm, 29th overall Secondary 80cm

Ashlee Lowe - 7th overall Intermediate Secondary 90cm and 7th overall secondary 1m

Emily Seagrave - 22nd overall Secondary 70cm

Summer Jacobs - 11th overall Intermediate Secondary 90cm and 8th overall Intermediate Secondary 1m

Talia Criss - Secondary 80cm Reserve Champion, Secondary 90cm 7th overall, Secondary 90cm 14th overall and Secondary 1m 22nd overall

At Warwick the team competed in the Combined Training and Eventing:

Combined Training Results

Grace Fullarton - Secondary 80cm 14th overall

Ashlee Lowe - Secondary 95cm State Champion and Secondary 95 8th overall

Sienna White - Secondary 80cm 3rd overall

Talia Criss - Secondary 95cm Reserve Champion and Secondary 1* (star) 11th overall

Caitlin Ward - Secondary 80cm 8th overall and Secondary 1* (star) 7th overall

Eventing Results

Ashlee Lowe - EVA80 (E V A) 8th overall and EVA95 (E V A) 6th overall

Summer Jacobs - EVA80 (E V A) 9th overall

Molly Smith - EVA80 (E V A) 11th overall

Caitlin Ward - EVA80 (E V A) 10th overall and EVA95 (E V A) 5th overall

School Results

Showhorse - 4th overall team

Showjumping - 3rd overall team

Dressage - 6th overall team

Eventing - 4th overall team

Combined Training - Champion team

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