We’ve made it to the end of Term 1! It is hard to believe that for the first time in a little while we have started the new school year with 10 weeks of uninterrupted learning – no weather events or restrictions to look over our shoulder and be cautious of. And can I just …
In Year 5 French class, students are learning about the parts of the body and how to name them in French. The pupils are putting their learning into a project, creating their own creatures using their imagination. They are then writing up a description of their own creature. The students have been very enthusiastic about …
Peter and Cholena Hughes, our local indigenous artists came to speak to the Year 4 students about their indigenous culture. Our students also got to handle didgeridoos, spears, axes, and clapping sticks. Afterwards, Peter and Cholena gave each class an ochre workshop, where they learned how to obtain the ochre powder by rubbing the rocks. …
Super exciting news this fortnight as we start our Special Forces Rural Ops Aggies! So what is this you may ask? These are a unique team of highly efficient and committed Grade 11 and 12’s undertaking a Certificate II in Rural Operations in a partnership we have forged with the University of Queensland! I can’t …
Four students from GCC represented the Independent District at the Sunshine Coast School Sport Trials this week. They played every other district team in a round-robin format competition. Abbie Stevens was a key player in the girls’ team playing as a middle. She read the play well, controlled the ball, and often called the plays …
At our school, music is more than just a subject on the curriculum – it’s a vibrant and exciting program that gets kids involved in playing, performing, and participating in choirs and school ensembles. Our music program offers opportunities for students of all ages and abilities to learn new skills, build confidence, and have fun …
One of the loveliest things we do in Prep is “Buddy Time”. A Year 6 class is paired with a Prep class and each of the Prep children has one, or sometimes two, special big friends matched with them. Once a fortnight or so, the Year 6 classes come to each Prep room and spend …
Year 1 was fortunate enough to take a trip to Wildlife HQ at the end of week 4. In English, students are learning how to write information reports and in Science, they have been learning about habitats. We have been using all of this knowledge combined to write about Australian animals. While we were there, …
Prep to Year 3 students enjoyed a visit from local Indigenous artist Peter Mu-raay and learnt about the meaning of his artwork. Peter showed students his artwork, How Dhianawun Lost His Wings and shared the story of Dhinawan (emu) who was arrogant and a bully. He was rude to the other animals and chased off the …
Thank you to all the parents and caregivers who managed to attend the parent-teacher meetings last week. I know that ill health may have impacted your family but it was lovely to have the opportunity to touch base and I know that the meetings were extremely valued by both parents and teachers. Every year, our …
At Glasshouse Christian College we do Open Day somewhat differently from most other schools. Open Day is a time when new families who are interested in finding out more about our College can come and have a Glasshouse Christian College experience. Currently we already have many new students (mainly Prep) enrolled for next year, but …
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