This term’s theme has been: to bring stories and plays to life; as well as creating ‘real life’ scenarios. Prep Prep has been having conversations expressing their own feelings and latterly they have been re-enacting: ‘Le Petit Chaperon Rouge’ dressing accordingly as well as playing the game: ‘What’s the Time Mr.Wolf!’ in French of course. …
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A journey back in time unfolded for the Year 3 students as they embarked on an unforgettable excursion to Bankfoot House. Nestled amidst the picturesque countryside, this historic house opened its doors to young minds, allowing them to immerse themselves in a world of yesteryears and gain insight into the lives of those who came …
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On Sunday, August 20, three GCC students, Amelia Hughes, Isabella Buckland, and Micah Matthews-Frederick, participated in the annual MLTAQ Speech Contest at USC. In this competition, students compete in their chosen language and their year-level division. The speech needs to be memorised and is performed in front of a panel of native speakers. This in …
We are thrilled to share some exciting news from our school community. One of our talented Year 6 students, Sarannah Leary, has achieved an outstanding accomplishment by making it to the longlist of the prestigious Dymocks Beyond Words writing competition with her short story titled ‘Everything We’ve Ever Known’. Out of more than 3,800 entries …
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Sophie Doyle was very excited when her team of five Sunshine Coast athletes won gold at the State Cross Country Championships. Sophie had finished 3rd at the Sunshine Coast Regional Cross Country which qualified her to compete at the State Championships held in Hervey Bay. The race was fast with two girls establishing an early …
We were privileged to have R A Spratt, author of Nanny Piggins, The Peski Kids, Friday Barnes, and Shockingly Good Stories come to our school on Wednesday 16 August to speak with students in Years 4-6. During her presentation she explained the background of Shockingly Good Stories; while on holiday with her children they requested …
The P-2 Athletics Day was set for a massive day with fun-filled action-packed activities for students to participate and compete in. The day was possibly the hottest day of winter, the sun was shining and the breeze was warm. Students rotated through the first section of the day competing in Sprints, Shot Put, Long Jump, …
The Year 11 UQ Science Ambassadors namely: Stean Wessels; Amyliah Harrison; Dominique Doolan; Keagan O’Flaherty; Lily Smith; Tiahna Davies; and Maddie Bell, organised several experiments to demonstrate to the Primary school students. Amyliah demonstrated the ‘chilling effect’ of dry ice as it changed the colour of the indicator containing water from green to yellow and …
Earlier in the term, four of our ensembles and choirs competed in the Sunshine Coast Junior Eisteddfod. The event was held over several days at Matthew Flinders Anglican College. Congratulations to Symphonic Winds (Years 8 – 12) who placed third in their category and won a $100 prize. What a great achievement! Symphonic Winds performed Selections From The …
Our very first Melbourne Design Trip was an absolute blast! We created so many incredible memories together. During Melbourne Design Week, our students got to attend exciting Design lectures that showed us how diverse Design Courses are and how they prepare students for our ever-changing world. Navigating Melbourne using the trams required teamwork and careful …
Children are taught how to crawl, walk, read, and write. As they grow, they will learn to solve math problems, understand scientific concepts, and debate events in history, guided by parents, teachers, or caregivers. The same guidance is needed when developing the qualities, values, and character we want children to have. It is only through …
If you’re looking for a delicious mid-winter dish, look no further. Our students were busy frying up some broccoli and broccolini. What’s the difference you ask? and how long do they take to grow? Ask your P-2 children and let’s see what they say. (It takes around 100 days to grow just one head of …
The Year 4 students have been engaging in an exploration of forces and rocket science this term. The budding scientists are unravelling the mysteries of motion, friction, and aerospace dynamics through a series of captivating experiments and hands-on activities. Each week, the students embark on experiments designed to uncover the secrets of forces and motion. …
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CONGRATULATIONS to Year 10 and 11 Agricultural Science students! FIRST and SECOND in the DAF Hermitage Plant Science Competition! What an absolutely legendary effort by our amazing Year 10 and 11 Aggies! They have just exceeded all expectations and achieved for the first time ever, both places in the DAF Hermitage Plant Science Competition! This …
On Friday of Week 3, Year 1 students participated in a Street Science Incursion. They enjoyed watching an interactive science show where they learnt about what happens when different materials are mixed and the reactions that occur. They then got hands-on in a workshop where they followed a procedure to learn how to make bouncy …
It is an absolute thrill to announce that our talented team of Year 6 Honours students emerged victorious in the national 2023 Robocup Junior Spike Challenge. Their remarkable creation, the “Ant-elligence” bio-robot, wowed the judges and secured the team first place in Queensland, and won the school a Spike Prime Lego kit. The Robocup Junior …
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This year the Oztag momentum was continued from last year’s successful program. GCC entered 3 teams into QLD All Schools Oztag Competition which was held at the Kawana Sports Precinct. With music blaring and 22 fields running consecutively. Students played from Friday through to Sunday in what was a fierce round of competition in the …
Hayley Wall is an upcoming Equestrian Rider that we will no doubt see in the next Olympics. At age 10 she is winning nearly every event that she has entered this year. Interschool Queensland Showjumping Competitions- regionals Scots College IQ – @ Warwick 1st Overall (black Layce) Wide Bay Regionals – @ QSEC 1st …
Congratulations to our Year 3-6 students for their fantastic reading achievements! We recently celebrated our end of Semester 1 Scholastic Literacy Pro Awards and the Term 2 Millionaires Party. Collectively across the College students have passed 21,203 Lexile quizzes and read 78,159,694 words, which is a testament to their hard work and consistent reading. Our …
Well done to all our D&D Academy students who performed at the Dance X Eisteddfod on Sunday 23rd July!!!! It was a super fun afternoon for all and it was so lovely to see the Junior group get up on stage and dance for the first time in a competition. Everyone danced so beautifully and …
The children spent the day commemorating their 100 days of Prep with boundless enthusiasm and creativity. Immersed in a world of imagination, they crafted splendid crowns, dazzling necklaces, and quirky glasses, each adorned with the emblematic number 100. The atmosphere buzzed with excitement as they engaged in activities themed around this momentous milestone. Heather Dodwell, …
Last Friday, Year 1 students had a visit from some of our local firefighters, Michael, Jake, and Jason (one of our very own class parents!). Students listened to an interactive educational talk where they were taught how to: We then went outside and explored the fire truck and all of the cool things that are …
During the school holidays, Georgie Cob took part in the Football Queensland Junior Cup 2023, where various South East Queensland teams gathered to compete in Maroochydore. The wonderful outcome was her team, the Sunshine Coast Wanderers Under 13s, emerged as the victorious champions, claiming the prestigious title. In this momentous year for Women’s Football, we …
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What an auspicious occasion to conclude Semester One at Prep 2023. A Grand Opening! How very grand. Speeches, VIP guests, AND celebratory cupcakes. Yumbo! Thank you so much to the GCC P&F for funds for the project, and to Mrs Charleson, Mrs Macpherson, and Mrs Masterson from the P&F for joining us and cutting the …
Year 5 students received a special visit from the brave team of the Beerwah Fire Station last week. The firefighters’ visit tied neatly with the students’ current study of bushfires. Firefighters Michael, Jason, and Jake held the students’ attention with their in-depth discussion about bushfires. They explained how these fires begin and spread, and the …
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As we continue to foster a passion for learning, we wanted to take a moment to shine a spotlight on our science curriculum from Prep to Year 6. Our approach to science education encourages students to explore the world around them, nurturing their curiosity and building a solid foundation for future scientific endeavors. At Glasshouse …
Year 10 Hospitality students recently showcased their culinary skills in the kitchen during a Multicultural Luncheon. The luncheon was exclusively prepared for guests handpicked by the students themselves. Dedicated and diligent, the students worked tirelessly to experiment with various recipes that represented their respective cultures. Through their meals, they skillfully demonstrated a delightful array of …
The excitement levels were through the roof as the Prep – Year 2 students marched their way onto the Eastern Oval in readiness for their races. The atmosphere was alive with so many spectators to cheer on and support the students for an afternoon of races. The new Cross Country course that was mapped through …
What an incredible couple of weeks for the Ag Department! Farm and Feed Day, Open Day, Rural Ops Team visit to UQ, amazing new uniforms, and the first stages of Launch Pad-dock initiated! Farm and Feed Day saw parents and community members enjoy an informative Ag Farm Tour with a sumptuous lunch prepared by the …
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On Friday 12 May, four of our talented Year 6 mathematicians travelled to Good Shepherd Lutheran College to participate in ‘A Maths Masters Challenge’ organised by the Sunshine Coast Independent Schools Primary Heads Association (SCIPHA). The event was designed to challenge, extend, and stretch students with a passion and aptitude for Mathematics. The students selected, …
Once upon a time in the Glassy-Valleys lived Lucinda, an imaginative schoolgirl with a passion for painting. As she approached the end of her primary school years, Lucinda’s parents were delighted by her enthusiasm for art. One day, on her way home from school, Lucinda stumbled upon a small creature nestled in the bushes near …
Today’s spotlight is on writing in the primary classroom. Writing is a fundamental skill that forms the foundation for a child’s academic and personal development. At GCC, we place great importance on nurturing the writing abilities of our students throughout their primary school years. I would like to highlight two essential components of writing instruction; …
On Tuesday 23 May, eight students from Year 6 travelled to Brisbane to compete in the State Final of the Da Vinci Decathlon. This team had won the regional round of the competition just over three weeks prior and had been busily preparing for the intense competition at state level. The Da Vinci Decathlon is …
At Glasshouse Christian College, we believe in the power of ending the school week on a positive note, and that’s why we have something special for our Year 4 students every Friday afternoon. As the week comes to a close, the excitement builds as they eagerly anticipate the start of their much-loved activity and game …
A big congratulations to the following Year 11 Science students who will be representing the College as UQ Science Ambassadors 2023. Stean Wessels, Dominique Doolan, Lily Smith, Amyliah Harrison, Tiahna Davies, Keagan O’Flaherty, Maddie Bell, and Isabella Brewster. The aim of the UQ Science Ambassador Program is to raise the profile of science within the …
A crazy amazing start to Term 2 with the Aggies delving into new and exciting topics. Year 10 Agriculture Practices Year 10 Ag Practices have entered the Ekka Hy-line competition and have started learning about everything to do with the egg laying industry and hen health and nutrition. This competition allows students to gain insight …
Today I am going to put a spotlight on the Mathematics teaching in our Lower Primary Years. At Glasshouse Christian College in the early years of primary education, we use hands-on materials in maths instruction to support students’ learning and help them develop a strong understanding of mathematical concepts. Our approach to hands-on maths instruction …
The Science and Engineering Challenge is a national program that aims to get students excited about careers in Science and Engineering. It is an inter-school competition where students participate in a series of activities related to real-world applications. On Wednesday 22 March, a group of 19 GCC students from Years 8-9 travelled to the University …
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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