This term has been action-packed. I am not sure if we could’ve fit one more sporting event into this term if we tried. Thank you to all staff, students, and families who supported the many sporting opportunities this term. It has been wonderful to see so many students involved, giving things a go, and representing […]
There was great excitement in the Kitchen Garden this term as our youngest learners stepped into the role of designers, creators and chefs! As part of their Design learning, our Prep students had the joy of baking pizzas in our brand-new pizza oven. With much anticipation, they watched as their creations cooked to perfection, delighting
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This term has been a season of renewal, gratitude, and anticipation in our Kitchen Garden. After a well-earned rest, the garden beds have been carefully prepared and replenished, reminding students that just as God’s creation needs seasons of rest, so too does the soil. With rich, healthy earth now ready, we are preparing to plant
This term, we are excited to introduce The Maker’s Place—a new learning space where creativity, problem-solving, and purpose come together. The Maker’s Place is designed as a classroom for exploration, where students engage in Design Thinking and develop personal and social capabilities through hands-on learning and collaboration. At the heart of The Maker’s Place is
Over three exciting weeks in Term 4, students from Years 1–6 put their strategic skills to the test in the Glasshouse Christian College Primary Chess Tournament. The competition created a wonderful buzz across the Primary School, with over 80 students eagerly gathering each week to face off in friendly yet fiercely focused matches. From thoughtful
Recently our three Prep classes enjoyed a truly delightful theatre experience at Imagine – Live, a vibrant performance inspired by Alison Lester’s much-loved picture book Imagine. The production was filled with colour, music, animation, and playful audience interaction, bringing the pages of the story to life in exciting and imaginative ways. The children were enchanted as they
Our Year 4 and Year 6 students have been putting their problem-solving skills to the test this term through engaging Design-Centred Learning projects that combined science, digital technologies, and design and technologies. These experiences gave students the chance to tackle real-world challenges, apply their learning in creative ways, and see firsthand how knowledge and innovation
What an incredible day our Year 5 students had at their Gold Rush incursion! They spent the day stepping back in time to imagine what life would have been like as a 10-year-old orphan in colonial Australia – and they had an absolute blast doing it! Dressed in old-fashioned costumes, the students became little actors,
On Sunday 31 August, nine of our junior students proudly represented GCC at the USC Speech Contest, held at the University of the Sunshine Coast. This annual event brought together students from across the Sunshine Coast, including SCGS and NCC, with 14 competitors in each category. Our team included four Year 5 students and five
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On Wednesday 12 March Year 1 had a visit from the amazing Ang at Eco-Bugs. Students got to learn about the importance of insects in the garden and their role in our ecosystem. Ang introduced Year 1 to microhabitats such as worm farms and showed them how easy it would be to make one at
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Recently, our Year 4 students engaged in an interactive cultural experience beneath the shelter on the Eastern Oval. The event featured a weaving incursion led by Gubi Gubi/Kabi Kabi women, members of a First Nations community from the Sunshine Coast region. This special activity provided the students with an opportunity to dive into the rich
John Adams 1761 So why do we learn another language? At GCC we learn French, the official language for 29 countries worldwide, along with 11 Overseas Territories. With approximately 321 million speakers, French opens doors to cultures worldwide, fostering respect and understanding while expanding business and employment opportunities for our students. Learning another language not
The primary school dance academy students recently competed in the Brisbane Performing Arts Challenge. They showed an incredible commitment to the challenge with many girls getting up at 3.30 am to have their hair and makeup done before getting to school! Please congratulate them on all of their hard work and achievement. They received a 3rd in
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Earlier in the month, the Year 6 students explored the world of energy and electricity during an incursion with Street Science. They participated in hands-on activities that included constructing circuits that made a light bulb glow and a fan blow, as well as connecting a radio to a nearby channel that filled the air with
On Wednesday 8 May a group of Year 5 students attended a SCIPHA Immersion Day, hosted by Pacific Lutheran College. The opportunity brought like-minded students from various schools across the Sunshine Coast together for an engineering workshop. The day focussed on understanding forces in motion and using a range of mechanisms to design and create
By Year 6 student, Saoirse Craig-Daly Tuesday morning came, luggage was packed inside the bus and Year 6 was ready to go! Emu Gully awaited! Four days and some sleepless nights of excitement for the next adventures ahead. On Year 6 Camp, we all put in effort to overcome challenges that were assigned for us
We are thrilled to share the wonderful experiences our Year 3 students had on their recent excursion to the Ginger Factory! It was a day filled with learning, exploration, and lots of fun. The journey began with an enjoyable bus ride to Yandina, where anticipation was high among the students. Upon arrival at the Ginger
On Tuesday 30 April, Year 1 had a very exciting Incursion with Raw Art. Lorian, an amazing artist, led the students in a hands-on exploration of sculpting with clay and designing different symbols that represent our ever-changing weather. Year 1 has been learning all about the weather in Kitchen Garden with Mr Simmonds and this
In today’s digital age, equipping students with essential digital skills is important to their academic and future success. At GCC, we recognise the value of integrating technology into the primary classroom to prepare our students for the ever-evolving digital landscape. One-to-one device initiatives have revolutionised teaching and learning, offering students opportunities to develop digital literacy
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On Tuesday 13 February a group of Year 6 students attended a SCIPHA Immersion Day, hosted by Matthew Flinders Anglican College. The opportunity brought like-minded students from various schools together for a Design Thinking Sprint. Students were tasked with innovating a real-life solution that could aid a visually impaired student navigate a school visit. Working
As High Ability Students Coordinator at GCC, it is my honour to work with students and their classroom / subject teachers in order to bring out their potential and help them thrive. Today I’ll be exploring what Gifted Education really means, and busting some commonly held myths! Myth #1: “Gifted” is such a vague term… and
You could feel the excitement in the air last Thursday as the Year 1 team spent an exciting day at Wildlife HQ in Nambour. Wildlife HQ is home to native and exotic animals from around the world! In English, students are learning how to write information reports, and in Science, about how animals have needs
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
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
Last Friday, despite the chilly weather, the Primary School embraced warmth and comfort as students came dressed in their cozy PJs. Their generosity shone brightly through donations of socks, underwear, and tea towels for Sonshine Sanctuary, an organization based on the Sunshine Coast that supports families in need of swift relocation. We are proud to
In week 10, Year 1 students and teachers hosted a celebration party for the Year 7 students. There was great anticipation in the lead-up to the party and the students were very excited to see their buddy from Prep. In class, our Year 1 students had worked hard to create invitations using PicCollage, party hats,
Learning through play, playing at learning and learning roles to become more fluent French speakers, has been the theme throughout this term in Primary French. The Prep Students have re-enacted the story of ‘Boucles d’Or et Les Trois Ours’ with puppets as well as learning songs about numbers, colours and Mr Potato Head! The Year
Resilience is a crucial life skill that equips our young ones with the tools to navigate through challenges, setbacks, and adversity with courage and determination. By fostering resilience, we can empower our children to become confident individuals who are well-prepared to face the ever-changing world around them. At Glasshouse, we promote many activities and opportunities
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It was an exciting and educational day for our Year 5 students as they embarked on a remarkable journey to the Gympie Gold Mine and Historical Museum. The trip was filled with captivating experiences and valuable lessons that enriched their understanding of history and local heritage. The highlight of the day was undoubtedly the opportunity
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We are writing to share an important update regarding changes to the Child Care Subsidy (CCS) that may impact your family. The Australian government has recently implemented new reforms aimed at enhancing support for families accessing childcare services. As part of these reforms, we would like to draw your attention to the information provided by
As we celebrate Mother’s Day, I want to take a moment to express my deepest appreciation for all that you do as mums for your own children but also as mums of the school community. Being a mother is one of the toughest jobs in the world, yet you make it look so effortless and
Last Wednesday morning, bright and early, eight excited students eagerly climbed aboard a bus headed for their first Da Vinci Decathlon. The Da Vinci Decathlon is an internationally recognised academic competition that is run in the spirit of an Olympic decathlon- with teams of eight competing against other teams of eight in ten academic areas
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Last Tuesday morning, Year 6 set off for three nights at Emu Gully Adventure Camp. We had four days packed with awesome activities, marvellous missions and tremendous trials. On Year 6 Camp, we faced many challenges we had to overcome. Luckily, we had an entire team of people to help us get through it. It
Hayley Wall is a young equestrian athlete who has been making waves in the world of primary show jumping. With two talented horses in her stable, Black Layce and Diehard Deva, she has been competing in various interschool show jumping competitions across Queensland, consistently clinching top positions. Hayley competes in different height categories depending on
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Akeiram Art Akeiram Art is back again at Helping Hands on the following 4 Fridays starting this week. We are very excited to have Marieka Hazzard back with us. This is no extra cost foryour children to attend it is all during their Stay and Play session… Junior Adventures Group Junior Adventures Group is proud
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
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.
There was a great buzz and excitement that permeated through the air last Wednesday as the year 4 cohort left the College premises to experience the challenges, wonders and delights of camp life and food at Luther Heights Youth Camp. Some of the main highlights of the camp included: body boarding, zip lining, rogaining, building
As the summer heat appears to be in decline, we are preparing to sow our winter vegetables. Snow Peas are shooting already; the seed sown from last year’s prosperous harvests. Cabbages and cauliflower seedlings will be planted, and we will begin to discover which pests will need to be kept at bay from the brassica
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
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,
As we welcomed our students back to the start of another school year, on Wednesday this week we had the privilege to induct our Primary School Leaders for 2023. They have been challenged to be ‘Courageous’ leaders and I am confident that they will embody this quality as they serve as role models and guides
Welcome to the start of another exciting school year in Honours! I am delighted to be teaching Honours this year and I am very grateful for the warm welcome to the role from staff and students. This term, we are placing a special emphasis on literature and mathematical investigations, offering students the opportunity to delve
The year 4 cohort had a ‘flying start’ to the term including the ultimate paper aeroplane competition. Students worked in teams of four where each student chose to make a paper plane that would fly in a target round (hitting the target), hangtime round (the plane that stayed in the air the longest), accuracy (the plane
It has been delightful to welcome the new group of Preps at GCC. They are settling into school life beautifully in their shiny new shoes and crisp uniforms. Starting at “big school” can sometimes be daunting for Preppies, so it was extra special to bring a treasured friend to Prep for a day in the first week of
Today I am going to put a spotlight on the literacy program InitiaLit that is being implemented in the Prep-Year 2 classes. So what is InitaLit? – it is exactly what it sounds like “initial literacy” learning. The InitiaLit program is an evidence-based whole-class literacy program providing all children with the essential core knowledge and
Someone described generosity as being like a heartbeat. It is involuntary. It happens without conscious thought. It is the “without a second thought” showing love to another. A generous person lives a lifestyle of generosity. A lifestyle is defined as the habits, attitudes, moral standards and actions that make up a person’s manner of living.
What a fantastic day we had on Wednesday to support Compassion! This year we have introduced a Compassion student into every year level in our Primary school. Each of these children are treated like “one of the class” and moves up to the next year level with the cohort. Students at GCC have a great
This year’s Middle School Experience Day was a blast of fun. We had the opportunity to experience what school will be like in Year 7. It consisted of various activities, including dance, science, music, food tech, PE, pastoral care and a navigation activity called ‘Where’s What?’ where Year 6 students had clues about places they
As part of this term’s Design Technology and Science units, Year 1 students participated in an art incursion by Reverse Garbage. In Science, this term students have been learning about sound and how this is made through vibrations. Students were thrilled to have the opportunity to create their very own instrument. They learned about how
