Register here to reserve your place for the Primary Musical, Drama Excellence Performance and our free Art Workshop by local artist Bronwyn Davies

Come along to Artsfest on Saturday 3rd September and join the free Art Workshop with local artist Bronwyn Davies.  Reservations are essential so please Click here to avoid disappointment!

Donations needed please for the P&F Cake Stall on ArtsFest Open Day (3rd Sept) - cakes, fudge, biscuits, lollies - anything would be appreciated! Please contact Wendy Schonfisch 5545 3644 or pandf@tmc.qld.edu.au - drop off required next week either Friday (8am to 4pm) or Saturday morning.

On Sunday the 21st, a number of TMC students from year 4-8 competed in the MLTAQ French Speaking Competition. This required students to memorise a French script and then answer questions in French. A big congratulations to all students involved especially Isabelle in Year 5 and Niamh in Year 8 who received Highly Commended in their respective categories.

Ms Brianne Rodgers

Parents and the general public are invited to drop off their eWaste (including old computers, tvs, and printers) into the eWaste bin located in the bin bay on the Main Carpark at TMC.  For every 1 ton of eWaste collected TMC will receive $200 of sporting equipment. 

Your end-of-life eWaste will be responsibly recycled into >90% reusable materials. ALL computer hard drives are securely destroyed. 

Primary Father's Day Stall - Tuesday, 30 August

Prep - Year 3 Sports Day - Wednesday, August 31

QLD Student Free Day - Friday, 2 September

ArtsFest Open Day - Saturday 3rd September

September School Holiday - Saturday 17th September to Monday 3rd October (Queen's Birthday Public Holiday)

Art Camp - 19th & 20th September

Year 12 External Exams - 24th October - 15th November

TMC Awards Day @ HOTA - 17th November

Last week our Year 10 Business class took part in an Ideas Camp at Bond University. They had the fantastic opportunity to participate in a workshop helping them to understand elements of the entrepreneurial process, work in teams to develop skills relevant to the entrepreneurship and innovation sector and learn the challenges businesses today face in start-up ventures. The students were able to meet like minded teens from schools across South East Queensland and Northern New South Wales as well as successful young business owners. Despite some initial nerves about sitting with new people the students soon settled in and had a great day, with a personal highlight of mine being some of the questions posed to guest speakers, although student highlights may include the campus cafe and the minibus playlist. 

Mr Kane O'Neill

Years 10, 11 and 12 students were invited to attend an information session with the Australian Defence Force on Wednesday afternoon.  Warrant Officer Class 2 Dean Close Infantry and Corporal Ben Morey Infantry Soldier visited TMC to discuss all of the options for students interested in joining the Australian Defence Force.  Students were given information regarding Gap Year Programs, Officer entry, general entry and the Australian Defence Force Academy.  Students were able to ask lots of questions very specific to their own pathways.

Mrs Peita Parker-Browne

Last week on Friday the Year 10 Science students conducted an experiment at the school oval. The experiment was to construct a simple 2L coke bottle, some water and an air pump together. They did this because they wanted to explore the concept of Newton's Third Law by launching the rocket. This demonstrated action and reaction forces. The students learnt about how changing the amount of water impacts the height that the rocket flies

This week was book week. To celebrate this, the secondary SRC ran many fun activities for the secondary school where each day had a different theme. On Monday, students wrote Book Reviews for their favourite books that ranged from children's books all the way to Stephen King novels. Tuesday, students participated in Book Bingo where they had to name books to get Bingo. For example, “Name a book with a colour in the title", where many wrote books like Green Eggs and Ham or the Red Queen. On Wednesday, students participated in a Book "Guess Who" of characters and book titles based on a bad-sentence summary, where the Harry Potter Series = "Guy who needs a nose has an unhealthy obsession with a gifted orphan". Students who participated received a bookmark and entered a raffle that will be drawn on Monday. 

Miss Radcliffe, the teacher who coordinated the events said that “It was a really enjoyable experience to see everyone involved in book week and the students had a great time. A special thank you to the SRC members and the students who helped out on each day.”

We would also like to thank everyone who participated in the activities each day, it wouldn’t have been successful without everyone who got involved and gave it a go!

On Wednesday, students from Year 5 and 6 were fortunate enough to have former Brisbane Broncos, North Queensland Cowboys and New Zealand International Rugby League player, Jordan Kahu come and visit. Jordan spoke to the students about what it was like being a professional athlete, his NZ and Maori heritage as well as his new career path as a professional photographer and videographer.  He also managed to sneak in a few games of 'Red Rover' and Touch Football, where students were able to showcase their speed and evasion skills. TMC would like to thank Jordan for providing us with this great opportunity.  

Mr Luke Bourke

With Fathers Day just around the corner our wonderful P & F are organising a Fathers Day stall on Tuesday 30th August.  All gifts are $5.00.  If you would like your children to buy a gift please put the money in an envelope with their name on the front which they can give to their teacher in the morning for safekeeping.

P-3 Athletics Carnival is next week! The carnival will involve all students from Prep - 3. The details are:

• Date: Wednesday 31st August 2022
• Who: Prep – Year 3 
• Where: Tamborine Mountain College Oval
• Time: 9am – 11am

Students are encouraged to accessorise in their house colours to promote their house spirit. For example; coloured zinc, ribbons, tutu, sweatbands etc. Students must still wear their sports uniform, running shoes and school bucket hat. It would be great to have parents and family join us at this wonderful event.

Every Friday Prep Val has a Mystery Reader. Today we had Mrs den Elzen, Mrs Aprato and Florence's Nanna all the way from New Zealand read to Prep Val. 

The children love the surprise every Friday and it's such a lovely way to start the day. 

Thank you again parents!

Miss Chloe Scholes

Last week, Year 4 had a fantastic journey into science, experimenting with homemade objects. We completed two experiments each day and used objects that could be found in any home. 

On Monday, we created some speakers out of cups and cardboard rolls. We then made raisins dance in water by creating a chemical reaction.

On Tuesday, we looked at how plugs worked by looking at pressure. We did this by using Ziplock bags filled with water, which we stuck pencils through. This was so much fun as we challenged each other to see how many pencils could be used! 

On Wednesday, we investigated how a grassland habitat’s ecosystem could survive with small amounts of water. We used paper towels, food colouring and water and we discovered that the colours mixed together as well.

Last  was a great experience for all the budding young scientists and engineers!

Mr Cameron Hall & Mrs Julie Sands

In our gardening club last week the children had fun picking carrots and weeding . The veggie patch is almost ready to plant out our spring seeds.

Mr Trevor Jamieson

Last weekend our Equestrian riders competed at the Emmaus Interschool Queensland Event. Here are the results:

Summer -1st 120cm - Team

Ashlee -1st 110cm - Team

Kadell -1st 100cm - Team

Emily - 4th 90cm

Lotus -2nd 80cm - Team

Amelia Waller won the turnout champion! Parent-child, Arabian derivative & Riding pony. Plus top 5 in all other classes she started but scratched the rest due to illness. The week prior she was state champion Rider, Childs Riding Pony & Derivative at Qld State Pony show. Congratulations Amelia. 

Overall we were the Champion Secondary School at Emmaus! Congratulations to all involved. 

Miss Chanel Fletcher

On Wednesday we travelled to The Kooralbyn International School for HIA Round 3. The sports this time were Basketball, Netball, Touch Football and Volleyball. 

Both our Junior (Grades 7-9) and Senior (Grades 10-12) Basketball teams were undefeated as well as our mixed Junior and Senior Netball Team. Our mixed Volleyball team had 1 loss as well as our Touch Senior Team. Our Touch Junior team was also undefeated.  Overall it was a very successful and fun day for the students.TMC finished first overall with a massive total of 10 wins, and TKIS and Hills equal second with 4 wins each.

Congratulations to all involved, it was certainly a great way to finish our HIA events for the year!

Miss Chanel Fletcher

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