The Week Ahead - Term 2, Week 6
Monday 22 May 2023 to Friday 26 May 2023
From the Head of College
Dear Parents and Caregivers
Week 5 has come and gone and with it the halfway mark for Term 2 already! The wet weather at the start of the week has kept us on our toes ducking and diving to stay dry only to be followed by some beautiful Autumn days. We Will Rock You the Musical is finally here! The first night of the Musical has gone off with a bang and I can only encourage you to get a ticket for either tonight or one of Saturday’s performances if you haven’t already done so. The talent on display is outstanding and a reflection of the months of hard work which has gone into the 2023 Musical. Congratulations, well done and thank you to everyone who has made this College event such a memorable occasion.
From the College Pastor
Community News
We Will Rock You - Musical Information
Musical Programs will be sold in the Foyer of the Empire Theatre for $5 each. All funds will go to Parent Connect.
HSC Parent Connect - Bingo in July - We need your help
The HSC Parent Connect is holding a Christmas in July Bingo Night on Saturday 22 July at 6.30pm.
We are organising a multi-draw raffle for our bingo night. If you would like to donate a prize for the raffle, can you please contact Lynelle Corkill on lynelle0507@hotmail.com or Nicole Klein on nsk493@hotmail.com
SSC Pie Drive
Sharks Touch Club - Winter Competition
HSC Parent Connect - Thermomix Raffle
Project Based Learning at Concordia
Junior College
JC Junior & Senior Choir Results
A massive congratulations to the Junior Choir students (Year 3-6) who performed in the Toowoomba Eisteddfod on Sunday 7 May. We had over 100 students represent the College, conducted by Hayley Sugars and accompanied by Elizabeth Gordon.
Both performances received awards in their individual sections:
The Junior Choir (Year 3-4) - Highly Commended
The Senior Choir (Year 5-6) - 2nd Place
Christina Marangelli
Coordinator of Music Performance
Year 6 Drum Group Debut Performance
The Year 6 Drum Group had their debut performance on Friday May 12 where they performed five pieces for the entire combined Junior Campuses in the Senior School Chapel. This group is a cross-campus co-curricular ensemble that formed this year and rehearses afterschool every week. They drummed up a storm and should be immensely proud of their efforts. What a show!
Christina Marangelli
Coordinator of Music Performance
JC Reading Challenge 2023
JC Book Fair
JC Library News
This term we are having a Junior College House Reading Challenge. You may have noticed that your child has brought home a template for a book review or a Lego character template. Please encourage them to fill in this sheet to the best of their ability. There is no limit to how many each student is allowed to submit. I am giving away 6 x $10 gift vouchers at each campus to spend at the Scholastic Book Fair to the best efforts I receive next week.
The countdown is on to the Scholastic Book Fair and National Simultaneous Storytime. Next week, the products will all be arriving and the students will have an opportunity to browse the selection and fill in a wish list to take home and discuss with their families. An invitation will also be sent home with all students as a reminder of the days and times the fair is open at each campus. The support for this event last year was amazing so I am looking forward to seeing how successful our annual Book Fair is this year.
Mrs Karen Maben
Junior College Library Coordinator
JC Year 3-6 Ball Games - 26 May
The Junior College Years 3-6 Ball Games will be held on Friday 26 May at each Campus from 1.30pm-3pm.
JC Year 5 Camp Parent Information and Permission
On Wednesday 31 May, Year 5 students will attend the Emu Gully Adventure Park. For information on the camp and the packing list please see below.
Important Note: Please check and ensure your Parent Lounge portal is up to date regarding your child's Emergency Contact Information, Medical Conditions and Food Allergies/Dietary Requirements.
Junior College Sports News
This week several of our Junior College students competed in less than favourable conditions at the Darling Downs Cross Country Championships held at Kearney Springs Toowoomba.
Congratulations must go to the following runners for their efforts, and who represented the Central Zone team on the day.
- 10 yr Girls -Grace Pitman
- 11 Yr Girls – Emily Evans (placed 3rd in teams’ event)
- 11 Yr. Boys – William Spoelder
- 12 Yr. Girls – Arabella Knopke, Maddison Callaghan, Atoor Jok
- 12 Boys – Marcus Dealtry
We have also had students attending both Zone and Darling Downs selection trials to compete with other students in advancing to the next level. It gives me much pleasure to announce that the following students have been named in under 12 Darling Downs Schools representative teams in their chosen sport.
- Soccer – Josh Dolley, Charlie Lowis and Willoughby Allard
- Touch football – Arabella Knopke (currently competing at State Titles in cairns)
Well done to all involved!
Mr Darryl Fry
Teacher / Junior College Sports Coordinator / Head Coach, Touch
JC Uniforms
Please ensure that you name any pieces of uniform so that it can be returned to the student.
As the weather begins to cool and the leaves change colour, schools across the country begin the process of transitioning from their summer to winter uniform. The changeover to winter uniform can bring a sense of excitement and anticipation as students get to experiment with new outfits and styles. It can also be a challenge for families who may need to invest in new pieces of clothing to ensure their child is properly dressed for the colder weather. Despite these challenges, the changeover to winter uniform is an important annual tradition that helps students prepare for the upcoming season and creates a sense of community and unity within the school.
This time presents a great opportunity to review our uniform guide. A few points to note that have been conservations on recent assembly or in classrooms are…
· Monday is our formal uniform day regardless of weather unless notified by College.
· Sport shoes are navy or white and worn only with sport uniform.
· Layering under uniform is fine as long as we can’t see it.
· Woollen jumper is worn with formal uniform or with sport under the jacket.
· Jacket can be worn with either uniform.
· Hoodie and track suit top is only worn with sport uniform.
· There is a formal pant option for the girls sold at the uniform shop.
· Girls may wear socks or navy tights with formal skirt.
· Orders for uniforms, may be phoned through to the uniform shop and items will be delivered to the Junior Campus.
· Indigenous shirts may be worn with sport uniform on a Wednesday.
Concordia Sports Pack
CLC Sport Pack
- This is optional for all year levels.
- The training shirt can be worn for training sessions but is not a part of the school uniform to be worn at school.
- The hoodie can be worn with our sport uniform.
Reminder that the orders for our Concordia Sports Pack will close at 4pm on May 19. Make sure that you have your orders in before then as no late orders will be accepted. Available items are: Sports Tee, Indigenous Polo, Sports Backpack and Sports Hoodie. When placing your order make sure you click on the image of the item you wish to order and not the word description below. This will then take you to the order form. Follow the link below to order.
Outside School Hours Care
Hume Street Campus
HSC Weekly Events
Please to view HSC's Events for Term 2, Week 6.
HSC NO Tuckshop Orders
Please note there is no tuckshop in week 6 due to extra catering events at SSC. Any orders already processed will be refunded. Tuckshop will be back on in week 7.
HSC School Disco - 9 June
HSC Disco Meal Deal - $6.00
We are holding a Pizza and Drink Meal Deal for the Disco. Please see details below. All orders will be submitted through My Student Account and close on Wednesday 7 June at 3pm. This will be delivered to the school at 5.30pm prior to the Disco starting.
Pizza and Drink - $6.00 with a Gluten Free option available
Pizza - please choose and note down from the list
- Cheese
- Vegetarian
- Ham and Pineapple
- BBQ Ham and Bacon
Drink - please choose and note down from the list
- Water
- Popper - Apple, Orange or Tropical
- Milk - Strawberry or Chocolate
Warwick Street Campus
WSC Weekly Events
Please to view WSC's Events for Term 2, Week 6.
WSC NO Tuckshop Orders
Please note there is no tuckshop in week 6 due to extra catering events at SSC. Any orders already processed will be refunded. Tuckshop will be back on in week 7.
WSC MEGA
Stephen Street Campus
SSC Weekly Events
Please to view SSC's Events for Term 2, Week 6.
SSC Photo Day - Thursday 25 May
2023 Secondary Individual Chess Tournament - 9 and 10 June
Boarding
Boarding News
Hi to all our boarder families.
Today marks the end of Week 5. Our boarders are starting to get niggly and tired. The weather is not lifting their spirits. They are all looking forward to going home for the holidays.
Covid has again revisited the Boys dorms. We have 3 students who are in our Isolation units being cared for by Nurse Libby and the Boarding team. I know during times like this all parents get a little anxious and worried. Please be rest assured we are looking after the students. Contact can be made directly with your child also Andrew and I are available to take calls if you have any concerns.