Even though it is a first-world problem, one casualty of the current restrictions is the cancellation of events we’ve looked forward to; sometimes for months or even years! In an article by Sandra Shrock called, “Power of Anticipation” she says, “A healthy sense of “anticipation” can often help energize our lives and help us get …
This year has been disruptive on many fronts but we are delighted to have all the children back at school and regular classes in session. Coming back to school and settling into learning and routines has taken a little time for some students. As we head towards the end of Week 5, with only 14 …
Evening Fireside Productions, Scary Stories, Opera, S’mores and Morning Magpie Warble Wake-ups to Splendid Sunrises! (aka Year 8 and 9 camp week)! Year 8 and 9 students recently ventured out for a week of camping. I had the pleasure of sharing this experience with nineteen Year 8 girls and can honestly say, hand on heart, …
There are two weeks left to complete the Premier’s Reading Challenge 2020! This year the Premier invited students to read the following number of books: · Prep to Year 2 should read or experience at least 20 books,· Years 3 and 4 should read at least 20 books, and· Years 5 to …
What a fantastic day of Athletics we had at Skippy Park. It was so great to be able to get out and compete together. We loved the way everyone participated so enthusiastically and tried their very best. There were some amazing performances by our top athletes and it was a pleasure to watch them compete. …
Records tumble (21 of them) at Primary Athletics Carnival 2020 Read More »
To read all the exciting Sports events over the last five weeks, click here. Video Gallery Athletics Carnival Video gallery Touch Football
On Tuesday 4 August, 14 bright minds embarked on a Mathematical challenge. Students in Year 5 and 6 who had proven to be excellent mathematical problem-solvers were selected to compete in the Australian Mathematics Competition (AMC) run by the Australian Maths Trust. The AMC is an engaging 30-problem competition that demonstrates the importance and relevance …
The ‘Fear Of Missing Out’ has been so significant over the last two decades that the word, ‘FOMO’ was actually added to the Oxford English Dictionary in 2013. An article published by the Newport Academy (a not-for-profit organisation that specialises in adolescents with mental health issues) said; “A review study on FOMO defined it as …
Over the last three years, a group of Year 12 students have been working to achieve first our bronze, silver and now our gold Duke of Edinburgh awards. To do this we have been consistently completing hours of sport, service and a new skill, as well as adventurous journeys. Each camp has been completely different …
Hello! I am Claudia Payne and I am your new First Aid Officer. I am super excited to have joined the Glasshouse Christian College Team and have the opportunity to work and care for the students. I love God, Hemingway, music and travelling. I hold a Bachelor of Paramedic Science and will graduate with a …
In Weeks 3 and 4 in the Kitchen Garden, we have been harvesting our beautiful Asian greens to make a very yummy Asian noodle soup. This is a very easy quick meal for a cold winter night, and the kids love it. The recipe is below. We have planted potatoes, carrots, celery, squash, and freshened …
You have probably heard of TikTok and if you have a teenager in the family then you probably know more about it than I do! However, for parents with preteens, primary students, or those wanting to learn more about this popular social media platform, then please read on. In August 2018, a Chinese company bought …
“Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless.” – Mother Teresa Do you remember kind words that may have encouraged you when you were young? Perhaps a teacher, a coach or a relative changed the trajectory of your life by the way they spoke to you, speaking positive …
Reports, Certificates and Parent Teacher Interviews I trust all parents were able to view their child’s report card over the past week. Please contact Secondary Admin if you need assistance with this. Congratulations and well done to students who achieved a certificate for the following this week from their Semester One reports: Academic – ‘A’ …
Winter Reading Challenge The Winter Reading Challenge is currently on at the Sunshine Coast Libraries and is available for all ages. How it works There are eight $50 local book store Gift Vouchers to be won (two in each age category). There are twenty six activity badges to earn over the course of the challenge. …
Reading Challenge and Author / Illustrator Workshops Read More »
The Friends of Mary Cairncross visited this week to donate their beautiful book “The Magic of Mary Cairncross” to the College as part of a grant funded by the Sunshine Coast Council. The book celebrates the beauty and significance of the Reserve with a fantastic collection of art, nature, science and storytelling told in an …
Good design focuses on people at its core, it is empathetic, educated and personalised. All of these elements are part of what makes it attractive, once you’ve got them as the base, you have your direction, your aesthetic and your solution – all are inspired by people. My name is Alija, and I am a …
Authentic artwork in honour of our First Nations People Read More »
Visit from Queensland’s chief entrepreneur How do you start a new term in the DeLorean Project? You get Leanne Kemp, Queensland’s Chief Entrepreneur to kick things off and take it up a notch. The Office of Queensland’s Chief Entrepreneur was an Australian first and is established as a government office dedicated to building and promoting …
‘Time to Create and Share’ – DeLorean Project – Term 3 Read More »
Year 10 Multicultural Luncheon Year 10 selected a two-course meal for the multicultural luncheon which was an assessment task. They selected a country and then researched suitable foods that would link to the culture. They were excited to have their guests at their table to taste and evaluate their cooking. The students completed the assignment …
There is an age-old motto that says, “expect the unexpected”. If ever there was a motto for 2020 (besides “wash your hands”) then this is it. This whole year has been quite unexpected, so it is the theme of my first blog for Term 3, 2020. No one, with the possible exception of Bill Gates …
I would like to welcome you all back to school and extend a very warm welcome to the new families and children who have joined us this term. PARENTAL PRESENCE ON THE CAMPUS It seems strange to be welcoming you back to school while at the same time asking you to keep your distance and …
Year 2 Library Fun In Term 2 the Year 2 iDiscover library lessons encouraged students to be tinkers and thinkers. We learnt about people who have achieved small and great things and who may have made lots of mistakes along the way. We enjoyed Storytime from Space and saw the design process in action. We …
We are SUPREMELY proud of the amazing work our little students have created this term. Some work was based on guided drawings, to be more scientifically correct as we studied minibeasts, but some are all our own ideas! What year level is this you ask… Year 7? Year 9? Year 4? – NO! – Year ONE! Yes. We have had a …
Welcome back to Kitchen Garden. It has been so wonderful to see all our Prep, Year 1 and 2 classes back with their beautiful smiling faces. As a welcome back, we decided to use our beautiful oranges to make orange and poppyseed muffins. They were a great hit and I will put the recipes below for you to …
