The Week Ahead - Term 2, Week 9
Monday 12 June 2023 to Friday 16 June 2023
From the Head of College
Dear Parents and Caregivers
The College has been a hive of activity with the teaching staff wrapping up assessment and report writing deadlines as the term draws to an end. The staff need to be thanked for the time and effort which has gone into this process while keeping the daily learning, extracurricular and co-curricular programs running smoothly. I would like to encourage every family to take up the opportunity to have an end of Semester 1 conversation [interview] with the College to see and hear first-hand, with your student[s], how their learning and social journeys are unfolding for them. These opportunities to catch up are an important part of the working relationship between every family and the College.
From the College Pastor
Community News
Reconciliation Action Plan
Today we share an important update on the progress of our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) at Â鶹´«Ă˝. The Reconciliation Action Plan Working group has been working diligently to create a meaningful and impactful RAP that will guide our college community towards fostering greater understanding, respect, and reconciliation.
Open Morning - Change of Date
Â鶹´«Ă˝ has made a change to the dates of the Open Morning. It was scheduled for the morning of August 8, but will now be a part of “See you in September”.
This new event will take place for a week from September 11th and will offer opportunity to view the college and its facilities, as well as meet teachers and members of the staff. It will help families see the authentic college environment and ask questions of both staff and students.
As always, parents and carers are welcome to come and inspect any of our Concordia campuses on any school day of the week.
We look forward to seeing you in September! If you would like to register your interest to visit one of the mornings of this week, please send an email to Enrolments@concordia.qld.edu.au and be on the lookout for more information. Write the new dates in your calendar.
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
HSC Parent Connect - Thermomix Raffle
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - Musical
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory promises to be an unforgettable theatrical experience for both children and adults alike. Prepare to be whisked away on a wondrous adventure into the world of Willy Wonka, where dreams come true and anything is possible.
Based on the famous novel by Roald Dahl, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory tells the story of the world-famous Willy Wonka opening the gates to his mysterious factory...but only to a lucky few. Young Charlie Bucket and four other golden ticket winners will embark on a life changing journey through Wonka’s world of pure imagination.
String Out 2023
Three of our JC students represented the College in String Out 2023. This biennial community music festival has seen primary school aged string players from across the Darling Downs come together and make music in a supportive and creative environment since 1999. Over 250 Students participated in tutorials and mass stringed orchestras of varying levels on Wednesday 7th June at the Empire Theatre with the guest conductor Ms Karen Kyriakou. Following this, the festival concluded with a concert attended by Mayor, Paul Antonio. We thank the organisers of this event for such a rewarding opportunity for our Strings community.
Project Based Learning at Concordia
Junior College
JC QLD Day Tug of War - New Dates
JC Recognition of Achievement Assembly
At Concordia we recognise the importance of acknowledging and celebrating the outstanding effort and achievement of our students.
At the end of the Semester 1, we will celebrate our students at a special Recognition of Achievement Assembly which will be held at each campus.
At this ceremony, eligible students will be presented with a Recognition of Effort Award. We look forward to welcoming our parents to this special Assembly on Monday 12 June. Times for your campus Assemble will be available in next week's Week Ahead in the Weekly Events.
JC Year 5 Eureka Gold Rush Excursion
As part of our Humanities and Social Sciences Curriculum, we have organised an excursion for Monday 12 June, to Eureka Gold Rush for our Year 5 students to develop their knowledge and understanding of life in a gold field township of 1854. Please click on the for more information. Parents are requested to go to Parent Lounge to submit your permission by Wednesday 7 June.
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JC Reading Challenge 2023
STEM in the Junior College
I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself. I am Emma Pukallus, the newly appointed STEM coordinator for the junior campuses. STEM has been the core of my work for the last seven years where I have been involved in designing curriculum and teaching in these subject areas. Throughout this time, I have also had the privilege of working in primary education and, most recently, instructing Engineering and Robotics in a high school setting.
JC Recognition of Achievement Assembly
At Concordia we recognise the importance of acknowledging and celebrating the outstanding effort and achievement of our students.
At the end of the Semester 1, we will celebrate our students at a special Recognition of Achievement Assembly which will be held at each campus.
At this ceremony, eligible students will be presented with a Recognition of Effort Award. We look forward to welcoming our parents to this special Assembly on Monday 12 June. Times for your Campus Assembly are available in the Weekly Events.
Outside School Hours Care
Hume Street Campus
HSC Weekly Events
Please to view HSC's Events for Term 2, Week 9.
HSC No Tuckshop Orders Week 9
Please note there is no Tuckshop this week.
HSC 2023 Tennis Coaching - Term 3
Term 3 Chess Lessons with Mr Les Lord - 18 July 2023
Mr Les Lord will commence Chess Lessons on Tuesday 18 July 2023 from 10.45am to 11.30am in the Art Room for students Years 1 to 6. The cost per student for six (6) Chess Lessons will be $45.00.
If your child would like to participate, please submit your payment and approval via Parent Lounge by Friday 14 July 2023.
Permission Required:
Parents are requested to go to Parent Lounge to submit your permission and payment.
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If you need any further information please contact HSC Reception on 07 4688 2700 (opt 2).
HSC Prep Vision Screening - 7 August
On Monday 7 August our Prep class will be participating in the Primary School Nurse Health Readiness Program. We are a Queensland Government service that offers Free Vision Screening to all children enrolled in Prep. Participation in this free vision screening program is not a compulsory. If you do not wish for your child to participate in the screening, please fill in the consent form and indicate that you wish to decline screening.
Parents do not need to be present for screening, however if you would like to be, please contact Campus Reception to arrange this.
If your child is in Prep and you would like their vision screened, please complete a consent form using the below link or QR code. Consent forms must be submitted by Sunday 30 July 2023.
The following video explains the benefits of having your Prep child’s vision screened –
Warwick Street Campus
WSC Weekly Events
Please to view WSC's Events for Term 2, Week 9.
WSC MEGA
WSC Tennis Coaching - Term 3
WSC No Tuckshop Orders
No Tuckshop this week, Meal Deal instead.
WSC Chess Lessons with Mr Les Lord - Term 3 2023
We are excited that Mr Les Lord will be running Chess Coaching sessions commencing Thursday 20 July 2023 from 10.30am to 11.15am in the Resource Centre. The cost per student for six Chess Lessons will be $45.00.
If your child would like to participate please submit your permission and payment on Parent Lounge.
Permission Required
Parents are requested to go to Parent Lounge to submit your permission for your child to attend this excursion by Friday 14 July 2023.
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WSC Parent Connect Meal Deal - Wednesday 14 June
Stephen Street Campus
Tennis Coaching at SSC
Concordia - Athlete Development - Program
SSC - Pajama Free Dress & Milkshake Day
Next Wednesday 14 June - the Student Council are having a PJ Free Dress Day and selling milkshakes and punch at lunch at The Edge. There will also be live entertainment from the band Observe the Goose. Gold Coin Donations for Free Dress Day. Punch $4 & Milkshake $5.
Sport News
Exciting News!
Next Tuesday night our volleyball teams will play their final match for the season. It would be great to have some supporters come along and cheer our team's home. The intermediate and senior girls compete next door at Harristown at 4:35pm and 5:40pm, with both teams vying for a 3rd place finish! The intermediate boys will play at 7:50pm at Toowoomba Grammar and are competing for a first-place finish! I have attached the draw for further reference.
Recent Sports Results
Week 8
Volleyball Weekly schools’ competition – Toowoomba Volleyball Association
Senior girls – Won
Intermediate girls – lost against top placed Highlands
Junior girls – lost by 1 point.
Sadly, the boys had to forfeit two games.
Upcoming Sports competitions/opportunities
Swans Schools Touch Competition
· Competition starts in week 2 of term 3 (17th of July) and runs for 5 weeks, plus a week of finals.
· Training: Wednesdays during SPARC
· Games will be on Monday afternoon/nights at 5pm and 5:45pm
Rugby Union - Darling Downs Super Schools Cup (boys)/QCIS 7s (girls)
· Competition starts in week 2 of term 3 (18th of July) and runs for 7 weeks, plus a week of finals.
· Training: Monday afternoons from 3:30-4:30pm and on Wednesdays during SPARC.
· Games will be on Tuesday nights between 4:30-8:50pm.
Volleyball Premier League Season 3
· Competition starts in week 2 of term 3 (18th of July) and runs for 7 weeks, plus a week of finals.
· Training: Monday afternoons from 3:30-4:30pm and on Wednesdays during SPARC.
· Games will be on Tuesday nights between 4:30-8:50pm.
It is an expectation that if you are nominating for any of the Sports above you are committed to training and playing for the duration of the competition. For any more information or to nominate, please respond to the relevant emails sent out or speak with Mr. Biscoe.
Boarding
Boarding News
Hello to all.
End of term is fast approaching and there is plenty of excitement in the air. We will all be home very soon. Students are looking forward to their trip to Dream World this Sunday and the start of the Touch Tournament commencing next Monday.
I would like to congratulate all our boarders for their engagement and participation in the NAIDOC Celebrations this week by sharing cultural values, customs, and practices.