Middle School

I can still remember when my first child started preschool. At the time, video cameras were rare, practically only seen in banks or Parliament House, and I desperately wished I could somehow watch what was happening during the day. Was he happy?Who was he playing with?What activities were they doing? Of course, I eventually had

Experiential learning is the culture of the Design Studio. We have to step out and see the designed world around us, experience the spaces and analyse the design thinking behind them. Students always come back from these adventures with a fresh perspective. Often, they redesign their whole projects following inspiration from the display homes. We

As Year 7 Level Coordinator, one of the lovely things in welcoming our Year 7 students into Middle College is the excitement that comes with getting to use their “very own” MacBook. They’ve been very busy learning how to use their devices responsibly as they begin this next stage of schooling. MacBook use at the

As our young people journey through the Middle School years, one of the most important lessons they can learn is how to live out respect and consent in their daily interactions — from friendships and teamwork to online spaces and social dynamics. These are not just modern social topics; they are deeply rooted in the

‘Education is what remains after one has forgotten what one has learned in school’Albert Einstein Every term around assessment time, and especially in Term 4, stress can start to bubble beneath the surface of Secondary School life. Students feel it, teachers feel it, and parents feel it too. This is true whether it’s one of

Glasshouse Christian College was proud to host the Tournament of Minds (TOM) Regional Competition at the end of last term, welcoming over 100 students from across the Sunshine Coast. It was a privilege to showcase our facilities and welcome so many creative young problem-solvers to our campus. TOM is a prestigious international problem-solving competition that

You know that feeling when you eat a large serving of chips or a huge stick of fairy floss? It tastes so good, and you gobble it up because it’s so moreish. You eat more than you should because you just need a little bit more. Teenagers live their lives more like this than we

On Tuesday, Year 8 students had the opportunity to hear from Sam Clear, an adventurer and speaker known for his incredible journey of walking around the world. His presentation was centred around themes of resilience, unity, and the importance of understanding global challenges. Students were captivated by Clear’s storytelling ability, with one student, Xane ,

What do you remember most about your time as a Middle School student? Was it the formula for simple interest, or the volume of a cone? Maybe it was learning to say “it’s good to meet you” in French or to find onomatopoeia in a text. Chances are, you remember your friendships the most. The

Carol McKee, our Future Pathways Coordinator, has been working with Year 8 this term in two workshops.  As many of our students turn fourteen, they are eager to look for a part-time job.  Mrs. McKee has been their guide on this exciting journey, helping them explore the ins and outs of finding jobs, mastering the

There’s nothing worse than taking a wrong turn on a long trip when you’ve been on the road for hours or have to be somewhere by a certain time and you end up at a dead end! Groan… Despite the navigation tool telling you otherwise or the mud map Aunty Mavis gave you… all that

Year 9 have created some amazing cakes in class. They made the cake and then decorated it to their choice. Even though icing and decorating the cakes was extremely challenging, the students didn’t give up and the results speak for themselves. What a great job they all did … definitely worthy of a celebration! Julie

There have been some great events, moments, excursions and opportunities for our students this term. GCC families will be able to see all the photos in Pixevety in the links below: Gold winners from 2020 (no RTCs) Cross Country Year 8 Geography Excursion Legacy Cup – Boggle Challenge Athletics Carnival – photos coming soon NAPLAN

This year’s bible verse states “… be strong and courageous…” (Joshua 1:9). For each person, what they are being strong and courageous IN differs both circumstantially and psychologically. We know that one day ‘what can be shaken will not remain’ (Bible: Hebrews 12:27). What will remain is who we are, what we have done, and

If you are a parent of a middle school-aged child this quote may resonate and encourage you. They’re capable of reasoning intellectually, interpreting emotions, and taking a moral stand, but they lack perspective or life experience. Sorting out social drama can consume large chunks of their time, and they tend to experience emotions in polarities.

Seasons: We have already had several eventful weeks in Middle School with the Launchpads (a retreat day where students had the opportunity to get to know their classmates and teachers and reflect on important aspects that will direct their focus for the year), for our Year 9 leaders – a Leaders’ Retreat and Induction Assembly,

Books: Are there lots of books in your home? A new study of 31 countries shows that ‘being surrounded by books in the home during adolescence may have as big an impact on long-term literacy, numeracy, and digital skills as a university education’. Reading and being able to learn about things outside of our physical world

Reports and Grades: Interim reports will be sent out over the holidays and will be made available online through the Parent Portal. Please remember that for some subjects, in particular, this grade is not the final grade but rather a ‘ballpark’ figure of how a student is performing in a particular subject. The Australian Curriculum

As always, the first week of Year 7 has been an incredibly busy one. It’s been a mad rush of new routines, timetables, rooms and getting used to many new teachers and expectations. It’s sure to have been a bit of a rollercoaster ride of excitement and nerves, both for students and parents. On the

Welcome to a new year and especially to our new students and parents. Thanks for attending the Parent Information Night this week. Parents who were unable to attend are encouraged to email their child’s Pastoral Care teacher or even pop in after school one day as it’s of great benefit to a child’s academic progress