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. …
Real Life and Bringing Stories to Life – Primary French Read More »
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 …
Celebrating Sarannah Leary: A Rising Star in Writing Read More »
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Year 6 Students Triumph at the 2023 Robocup Junior Spike Challenge Read More »
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 …
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 …
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 …
What an Incredible Couple of Weeks for the Ag Department Read More »
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
