Over the past fortnight, Glasshouse Christian College has played host to a series of remarkable events, marking some of the most significant moments of the year. These activities not only showcased the talents of our students but also underscored the broader educational experience we aim to provide at GCC. The performances, events and presentation ceremonies …
This last term of the year has been a wonderful time of recognition and celebration. There have been the big ticket items of Sports Awards, Eagle Awards, and the Presentation Ceremony. It has been no less special though to attend the Music and Dance nights showcasing our students’ artistic talents that have been developed over …
What a fantastic year of reading we’ve had at GCC! One of the core programs used to promote reading at the College is Scholastic Literacy Pro. The program allows us to evaluate the students’ reading ability and provide them with a Lexile measure to recommend books that are just right for them. Students choose books …
The long summer holidays are just around the corner… There’ll be time for some sun, surf, camping and even hunting for Christmas treasures. I know I’m looking forward to more uninterrupted reading time – just for the sheer pleasure! Summer holiday reading – is all about reading for pleasure. Whether you’re a young child, a …
After the Year 12 formal on Friday 18 November, a brave group of staff members took 55 of our graduates on a mystery all-night bus tour. The College sees this as an excellent opportunity to finish the year well. I am incredibly proud to be associated with a school that is willing to subsidise a …
Such a busy and fun term! This term began with some festive decorations, lovely for this time of year. You may have noticed our nature-based decorations hanging from our pergola. This all began by harvesting some of our delicious blueberries from our three, generous, thriving bushes. These bushes have been under a net for some …
I have a vivid memory of my early childhood. Before the age of five, my memories include sliding down steps on a cardboard box, sneaking onto my Dad’s Macintosh computer to drag files to the trash for fun, waving at a hang glider flying over my backyard, getting stuck upside down in one of those …
The Uniform shop will close on Wednesday 29 November 2023 at 4.00 pm and reopen at 9.00 am Monday 8 January 2024. As the end of the year approaches, thoughts turn to the purchasing of uniforms for 2024. To facilitate this, uniform bookings are put in place for all families in need of uniforms. This …
Year 9 Engineers studied the world of simple machines – levers, linkages, pulleys, gears, and cranks and cams. They were set the challenge of designing and creating an automata advertising sign prototype to attract people at a supermarket, shopping centre or shop front. This design involved an animated creative scene in which something interesting happens. …
The Caloundra Oral Health Service is offering free dental care to eligible students over theDecember/January school holidays. Prep to Year 10 – all are eligible Year 11 & 12 students who are eligible for the Child Dental Benefits Scheme or whohave a health care card 4 years old or younger who are eligible for the …
“Are you looking for something fun to do over the school holidays? Why not try some AFL football training for free? Each Thursday from 5:30 pm the Glass House Lions Club will be hosting pre-season training at Skippy Park Landsborough. Thursday 23rd, 30th November then 7th, 14th, 21st December. Come meet the coaches and have …
The following project has full ethics approval from the Griffith University Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC: 2023/381). Does your child feel overly fearful, anxious, or worried in certain situations? Many children can feel anxious, fearful, or worried in certain situations. In most situations, this is a normal emotion when faced with something threatening. Everyone can feel …
Depending on your age, you may or may not remember doing the dishes by hand, taking a walk without earbuds or going on a car trip with a broken radio and no cassette player. It might seem like a horror story to a teenager in 2023 but these were the kinds of activities that allowed …
A Tale of Seven Compassion Children and Generosity Compassion has been serving children living in poverty since 1952. Today, Compassion is transforming the lives of more than 2 million children around the world through more than 12 international partner country offices. More than 120,000 of these children are currently supported through Compassion Australia. The Child …
Congratulations to the students who took part in the Premier’s Reading Challenge this year and a special thank you to the families that supported this annual initiative. To successfully complete the challenge, students were required to read or experience the following number of books in Term 2 and Term 3: Prep to Year 2 – …
In the year 1519, Spanish explorer Hernán Cortés arrived on the coast of a mysterious new land in far-off America. Accompanied by eleven boats and some 600 Spaniards, Cortés was determined to succeed in this new frontier. Knowing all too well the realness of possible failure, Cortés’ next move became something of legendary proportions. He …
One of lovely the things about welcoming Year 7 students to Middle College is the excitement around getting their ‘very own’ MacBook. It is the number one thing that soon-to-be Year 7 students ask about. But for soon-to-be Year 7 parents, it is often their number one concern, and it should be. The current statistics …
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Swimming Carnival GCC ended the year with the annual Swimming Carnival and students were excited about participating in such a fun event at the Burpengary Aquatic Centre. This year we were blessed with sunny weather and enjoyed the full use of the aquatic center. Students were given the opportunity to nominate to race in the …
Great news for students in the Aura, Baringa and Nirimba areas – catching the GCC bus to college just got a whole lot quicker and more convenient, thanks to a recent change in the route! With the introduction of a new road, students travelling from these areas now enjoy a smooth and efficient journey, reducing …
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Summer is just around the corner, and Motiv8sports is gearing up to make this holiday season unforgettable for your kids! Get ready for an adrenaline-packed extravaganza as they bring you our much-awaited multi-sports festivals, jam-packed with thrilling activities and exciting competitions. This summer, they invite you to join them at two major events happening across …
Last Tuesday we held our Upper Primary and Secondary Sports Awards which celebrates the outstanding achievements of our students in this area. This year, we were incredibly honoured to welcome one of our esteemed graduates as our guest speaker. Holly Lubcke is a GCC graduate and was our Sports Captain in 2019. She achieved remarkable …
The 2023 Senior Ministry Trip was an absolute success from start to finish. After the 2020 Ministry Trip was cancelled, last year we went to Agnes Waters, because of the need to stay within the state. This year, it felt like a return to business as usual. We crossed financial, cultural, spiritual, and geographical barriers …
In today’s rapidly evolving world, the landscape of career pathways is vast and dynamic, offering numerous opportunities that extend beyond the traditional university route. At Glasshouse Christian College, we are committed to preparing our students for success by embracing this diversity and providing a range of options that can shape their futures. In this newsletter, …
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Aliana Shiel is a quiet young lady in class, but get her on a gymnastics floor and she is fearless and aggressive. She tumbles, swings, vaults, and does cartwheels while balancing on the beam which all takes years to perfect. Aliana recently competed in the Qld State Regional Challenge in the Level 5 – 11 …
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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Year 12 students have had a fantastic year and we want to make their Mystery Bus Tour after the formal really special. On Friday 18 November, GCC is having their Year 12 formal. In an effort to give our Grade 12 students the best possible send-off, we have continued the tradition of the last six years …
Estah Muller is absolutely thrilled to qualify for her first National Track and Field Champions after winning bronze at the State Track and Field Championships recently. She is the first GCC Primary student to represent Queensland and compete at a National Championship. Estah and Sophie Doyle represented the Sunshine Coast at the Queensland School Sport …
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Welcome to Term 4. Term 4 is a rollercoaster journey of events, activities, concerts, exams, assessments and stress. There are tears, tiredness and frustration – and that’s just from the staff! Term 4 is huge for many of our families and the more children you have, the more you are probably feeling the pressure. Term …
Spring has finally arrived and we are heating up again here in the garden. The children have been putting together some very whimsy floral bee ‘baths’ for the critters to enjoy. Bees cannot swim and prefer to perch themselves on a rock or nearby structure to access drinking water. Bees don’t need to take a …
Across Queensland, numerous different schools each year are asked to select and nominate a Year 12 student who they believe should receive the Secondary Schools Citizenship Award based upon the role that they have in their community and school. Each nomination then goes through a judging process in which 12 nominations are selected to receive …
The last few years we have made a big deal about our Year 12s’ last chapel. It’s always a great time to celebrate all that God has done through this year’s group. They wanted to celebrate with three things that are core to our school culture in 2023. Basketball, the song “My Lighthouse” and Charlie …
Seven primary students represented the Independant District at the Sunshine Coast Schools Sport Athletics Championships recently. Sophie and Estah Qualify for State Athletics Championships Sophie Doyle was the busiest at the two-day championships which saw about 1000 of the best athletes compete to gain qualification to the Qld Schools State Athletics Championships. She was selected …
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Sports Report Contents For the full report please click HERE. Matthew Beattie, Head of PE and Sport
Over the year, students have been exploring the way things work. Year 9 Engineers investigated the amazing world of aerodynamic and hydrodynamic principles for powerboat design. They used this knowledge to design, create and race a prototype power boat in a 4-metre water tank. Powerboat photos and video Year 10 “Legends of Speed” explored the …
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Next Wednesday, Pastor Syd and I will be heading to Darwin with a group of our senior students for this year’s mission trip. While we are there students will have opportunities to share God’s love in the local community as they both teach and serve. Each year we tailor our program around a theme, story, …
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Congratulations to Chloe Rae and Amelia Huges who are finalists in the Wild HeART Student Art Prize this year. There were more than 200 entries so this is a remarkable achievement for our students. “The Wild HeART Student Art Prize is a celebration of Australian native fauna, flora and fungi through the eyes of Queensland …
After some amazing performances at the Sunshine Coast Regional Schools Athletics Carnival last week we had four athletes qualify for the State Championships in October. Sophie Doyle won the 11 girls 1500m and Tetrathlon and finished a very close second in the 800m event. Estah Muller threw really well and placed second in both the …
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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 …
Hadley Smith competed against the best young 10 – 12 year old tennis players in the State when she competed at the Qld Schools State Tennis Championships held in Caloundra recently. At only 10 years old, Hadley was one of the youngest players competing but she was certainly not outclassed on this stage. After finishing …
Are you interested in opening your home to a Japanese student for three enriching weeks in November? The opportunity to host a student from Yamanashi Middle School is now available, and it promises to be an unforgettable experience for both your family and the visiting student. From October 29 to November 18, these 14/15-year-old students …
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According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, children’s participation in reading for pleasure dropped by 7% between 2017 and 2022. What are we to make of this in light of the fabulous Book Week we just enjoyed? Are we losing the battle for children to read for pleasure? What is more disturbing is that the …
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This term has already proven to be busy, with several significant activities, events, and happenings in Middle School. Here’s a little bit about these: I missed out on attending this year’s Year 9 camp but I have just opened these hot-off-the-press photos and had a sneak peak. Photos do tell the story of one thousand …
We’ve decided that this year’s CBCA Book Week theme ‘Read, Grow, Inspire’ has been one of our favourites. As we celebrated the theme across the term, the excitement and enthusiasm grew for our annual Primary Book Week Parade and the Secondary Character Day events. We were once again in awe at the spectacular costumes students, staff …
This week, I’m on year five camp. One of our main teaching points for the students centres around developing leadership skills. The focus of my graduate studies has been on spiritual leadership, so I’ve spent considerable time thinking about what makes a great leader. One of the lesser-mentioned leadership skills in my experience is adaptability. …
The idea that science and religion have been in a battle for people’s minds and beliefs since the enlightenment of the 18th century is about as true as the earth is flat. Many atheists would have you believe the ‘Dark Ages’ between the 5th and 14th centuries stalled advancements in science and culture due to …
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 …
If you have a teenager, or maybe even blessed with a few, you would be well aware when you ask them a question, teenagers aren’t great at explaining exactly what’sgoing on with them. Here are some helpful tips for translating their answers, so you know what they’re really saying: You: “How was school today?”Teenager: “Hmmph”Translation: …
Calling all Young Softball Enthusiasts! Join Our Youth Softball Program Today! Are you ready to step up to the plate and hit a home run in the world of youth softball? Our exciting and engaging softball program for kids is now open for registrations, and we want YOU to be a part of it! Program …
Do you remember when your child took their first steps? Or put on their shoes for the first time? What about the ground-breaking moment when they use the toilet or ‘potty’ for the first time? Do you remember clapping and cheering every attempt despite how many times they fell down, put the shoe on the …
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 …
