Our French students proudly represented Glasshouse Christian College at this year’s LTQ Sunshine Coast French Speech Competition, joining students from Years 5 to 12 from across the region. We were delighted to see five GCC students recognised for their performances: These results are a wonderful recognition of the students’ hard work and dedication. In the […]
There was plenty of excitement in the Kitchen Garden recently as our Year 2 students enjoyed a special pizza-making experience using our new wood-fired pizza oven. The day brought together gardening, design learning, teamwork and, of course, some very delicious food! Students began by harvesting fresh basil straight from the Kitchen Garden. They carefully picked
Meet Coucou! Our Prep students have made a very special friend this semester: a cheeky little lorikeet named Coucou. There is just one challenge when Coucou visits our classroom… he only speaks French! Whenever someone accidentally speaks English to him, he throws up his wings and replies dramatically, “Je ne comprends pas!” (“I don’t understand!”).
At the end of last term, three teams of avid readers from Years 6–8 represented Glasshouse Christian College at the Sunshine Coast Regional Heats of the Kids’ Lit Quiz, held at Pacific Lutheran College. This exciting competition challenged students’ literary knowledge across ten themed rounds, each drawing on a wide range of texts and genres.
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At the start of this year, our students embarked on an exciting musical journey with two passionate music teachers and musicians: Mrs Ina-Marie Nel (full-time) and Mrs Tanya McFadyen-Bandera (part-time). Choirs Our three choirs have begun rehearsing enthusiastically in preparation for performances in Term 2. Rehearsals have been full of energy and creativity. Students in
Recently, three of our Year 6 students had the privilege of attending the SCIPHA Visual Arts Excellence Day hosted by Coolum Beach Christian College. Our hosts described it as a joy to welcome such enthusiastic and talented young artists, noting that our students were thoroughly engaged, demonstrated impressive creative flair, and represented Glasshouse Christian College
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What a fun and productive term it has been in French across all year levels! Our Year 7 students have been learning key vocabulary and structures related to school life, enabling them to describe their subjects, timetable, and daily routines with growing confidence. In Year 8, students explored the theme of places in town, learning
What a fantastic term it has been in French. Our classrooms have been buzzing with language, laughter, and the excitement of seeing long-running projects finally come to life. One of the biggest highlights was our Au café role play, followed by a delicious French food tasting that had students discovering new favourites and comparing flavours
Earlier this year, our Year 4 English Honours group embarked on an inquiry into Conflict and Resolution as part of the National History Challenge. Through a historical lens, students explored the perspectives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, focusing their research on the story of Uluru — its naming and renaming, its cultural significance,
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What a creative and imaginative year it has been in Design Technology! Our students have embraced the challenge of learning new skills, exploring new technologies and reflecting deeply on God’s amazing design for the world around us. Year 3 students were captivated by the possibilities of Augmented Reality (AR). As part of their integrated unit,
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It’s been a fun and busy semester in French, with students from Prep to Year 6 exploring real-life topics and learning to use French in creative ways. We’ve talked about l’école, shared our favourite musique, and described people in our famille using words like je m’appelle and j’aime. Across all year levels, students have been working hard to master tricky French sounds—like on, ou, u, and
On Monday, 2 June, four of our talented Year 8 students — Allegra, Byron, Oscar and Sarannah — proudly represented Glasshouse Christian College at the National Finals of the Kids’ Lit Quiz, held at the historic Glebe Town Hall in Sydney. Their journey to the nationals began with an impressive victory at the regional round
On Wednesday, 7 and Thursday, 8 May, our talented students proudly represented Glasshouse Christian College at the highly anticipated da Vinci Decathlon, held at Sunshine Coast Grammar School. The da Vinci Decathlon is an internationally recognised academic competition, run in the spirit of an Olympic decathlon, with teams of eight students competing across 10 disciplines:
Attention everyone—there’s been a French classroom takeover! Our Prep, Year 1 and Year 2 students have become so confident in French that they’ve officially replaced the teacher! With puppets in hand, they’ve been running the lessons, greeting each other with “Bonjour!”, asking “Comment tu t’appelles?”, and confidently saying “Je m’appelle…”. They’re counting un, deux, trois, quatre like pros and finishing
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Learning a new language is more than memorising words—it’s about connecting spoken and written forms in a way that truly brings the language to life. This semester, we have started integrating a new phonics-based approach across all our French units for Years 2 through 6. By embedding phonics into our regular lessons, we’re equipping students
There has been a whirlwind of activity in Primary French this term! With Madame Fletcher returning to Scotland, I am thrilled to have stepped into the role of teaching French to all our primary school students. As a native French speaker born in France, I am passionate about sharing my mother tongue and culture with
On Friday 9 August, Glasshouse Christian College proudly hosted the Term 3 SCIPHA Day of Excellence. The day brought together nearly 50 musically talented students from around the Sunshine Coast for the “Symphonic Scholars Composition Challenge”. The day began in the GPAC Theatre, where students had the chance to mingle and connect through an interactive
Glasshouse Christian College triumphs at Queensland Regional da Vinci Decathlon, securing first place overall in the Year 6 Division and a further 15 placings. On Wednesday 1 and Thursday 2 May, five teams of students across the Primary and Middle Schools met bright and early to head to the Queensland Regional da Vinci Decathlon held
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I am thrilled to share the exciting developments in our Primary Performing Arts program this year! Our Year 6 students have been working hard on their composition projects this semester, pouring their creativity and talent into crafting original songs. I am confident that both teachers and parents will be delighted to hear some of the
We’re excited to share the vibrant language journey our Primary students have embarked on this term. From colours to numbers, stories, and imaginative creations, below is a glimpse into the French adventures happening in each year group. Preps: Exploring Colours through Songs, Tastes and Experiences: Our Preps have been immersed in the world of colours,
As we embrace the holiday spirit, our Primary French classes have taken a heartwarming journey through themes of gratitude, togetherness, and the timeless tale of the Nativity. Here’s a glimpse into the enriching experiences our lower and upper primary students are enjoying in their French lessons: Our youngest learners in lower primary have been shining
In our recent newsletter, you may recall the mention of our Year 6 Honours students engaging in captivating scientific pursuits during Term 3. Their focus centered on the adverse impacts of floods on both communities and the environment. These bright young minds went on to formulate innovative engineering designs aimed at addressing and mitigating these
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The goal of the Humanities Department has always been to engage our students with the past thinkers and doers of the world, and to have them think critically and examine why humankind has behaved and acted the way we have. Last term, both Year 8 and Year 10 Humanities classes had the chance to examine
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During the last week of the holidays, I had the privilege of participating in the 2023 Queensland State Honours Ensemble Program (SHEP) playing clarinet. The program lasted three days and was a fun but rigorous experience, with seven-hour non-stop rehearsals, late nights, and early starts. The Percy Grainger Wind Orchestra, which I was a part of, was conducted
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Last term, our Year 6 Honours students delved deep into the world of science, uncovering innovative solutions to some of the pressing challenges faced by communities affected by floods. Through their exploration, students have not only demonstrated their creativity and problem-solving skills but have also showcased their commitment to making a positive impact on the
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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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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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
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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
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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,
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
