Hark! What news I bring, fair citizens of Sunshine Coast,GCC’s Open Day doth approacheth, and it shall be grand indeed,Not just for newcomers, but for all who partake and boast,Of being part of the finest private school, we doth believe. This year, aye, there be four ways that make it different,Firstly, no torrential rain shall …
House Shirts Please check that your child’s House shirt fits, if not please call into the Uniform Shop to purchase the new lighter-weight bamboo fabric shirt. Monday 27 March 2023 is our Cross Country Carnival and for some the first opportunity to wear the new House shirt. Please note that the old House shirt will …
Our children are growing up in an influencer economy, where everyone is selfishly motivated by attention and its monetary benefits. Be it through social media avenues or unscripted television programming, our children are exposed to unrealistic and, oftentimes, unhealthy role models. Even when restricting access to these technologies, the values they glorify can infect the …
One of our Uniform Shop suppliers ‘Official” who is a preferred supplier of the Dept of Education, Training and Employment Standing Arrangement 101124, gives out 7 Dream Scholarships, each being $1,000 per term in their Scholarships for Dreams Program. All you have to do is write a short story about how $1,000 can help you …
New staff member I would like to welcome Annette Farmer as a new staff member in the Uniform Shop. Our Carebookings school calendar will commence on Monday 17 October (Term 1 calendar will open at the end of Term 4) so you will have the opportunity in meeting her. Please ensure you make one booking per …
The Uniform Shop hours are Monday and Wednesday 8.00am to 10.00am and 2.00pm to 4.00pm and open all day Friday. You are welcome to call into the shop during these times should you need to purchase something. However, if your child requires a fitting for back-to-school 2023 uniform in Primary, Middle, or Senior School, which …
If you had told me, when I started teaching in the second half of the 1980s, that I would end up as a ‘learning support’ teacher on the Sunshine Coast, I would have laughed out loud. After spending most of my primary years in Papua New Guinea with Australian missionary parents, both from Sydney, I …
We recently heard from our 2014 College Captain, Courtney Sinclair and she was good enough to provide us with an update on what she has been up to since graduating GCC. It was exciting to read that Courtney continued using her leadership skills right through her study and now brings them into her career. Here …
Including parent presentation from 6:30pm to 7:30pm in GPAC. Glasshouse Christian College has organised to have Melinda Tankard Reist and Daniel Principe visit the College on Monday 8 August to present a series of workshops for students, parents and even staff! GCC parents and the community are invited to join the free parent presentation by …
Moale was Glasshouse Christian College’s 2016 Captain and recently responded to our shout-out for past GCC captains to let us know what they have been up to. Moale has a Facebook page called Our Knowledge, Our Practice, Our Stories and her own website as a storyteller. Here is a brief extract from the website to …
After 20 years at Glasshouse Christian College, it is time for me to ‘hang up’ my permanent teaching hat at the end of 2022. I have taught in many previous schools before taking up my teaching position here, and I can honestly say that this is the best school I have ever taught in. No …
Did you know that 26 per cent of parents start the school selection process before or from their child’s birth? A few years ago, that seemed a ridiculous statistic that would only apply to prestigious city schools, but things are changing quickly. The first time someone enrolled their baby at Glasshouse Christian College, we thought …
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Glasshouse Christian College’s Open Day is just around the corner on Saturday 21 May between 10am and 2pm. If that date rings a bell, it’s because it is also the day the Federal Election is being held. We are expecting a big turnout and have planned accordingly. Our 2022 Open Day will have traditional favourites …
Middle School Formal/Sport Jacket and Senior School Sport Jacket We have listened to students and parents regarding introducing an option for a Middle School formal jacket that can double up as a sports jacket as well as being worn with the formal uniform. This can also be worn by Senior students with their sports uniform. I …
YOU BELONG. Two little words that change a child’s world. A sense of belonging is a long-established cornerstone of wellbeing, happiness and satisfaction. It provides a sense of purpose and meaning. For students, a sense of belonging means they feel a sense of acceptance, inclusion, respect and support. It means they have safety and security …
On Tuesday 30 November, Mrs Johnson and I were invited to an extremely special lunch hosted by the Sunshine Coast Daily about the Olympic and Paralympic Games held in 2032, right in our very own, Sunshine Coast. The event discussed legacy opportunities and how industry and communities can benefit over the next 10 years and …
The January booking calendar has opened should you wish to make a uniform fitting appointment for your child. Please ensure you make one booking per child, not per family. Each booking slot will accept two student bookings, so if you only have one child booked in you will be sharing the booking slot with another …
On Friday 12 November we had the great pleasure of holding a fundraiser for type one diabetes. There are multiple students within Primary and Secondary School who have to live with diabetes 24/7 and even some teachers. The fundraiser was held to celebrate World Diabetes Day and all money raised is going towards the Junior …
On Thursday 19 August, the UQ Science Ambassadors namely: Mason White; Scott Roy; Tim Sidey; Abigail McKinley; Liezle Avila and Olivia Page organised a number of experiments to demonstrate to the Primary school students. The Science Ambassadors were also assisted by Noah Moss; Eveliina Kaukereit and Nick Balogh. Liezle performed a number of chemical reactions …
Tomorrow, Saturday 15 May between 10am and 2pm is the first Open Day we have held since 2019 and it will be the last one until 2022. This is your last chance to invite your friends and family to this great event. We love Open Day because it is such a wonderful opportunity to show …
Congratulations to all our GCC French students for coming third in Queensland for French during the seven-day Education Perfect Language Worldwide Championships. The competition ended Tuesday, 23 March at 3pm and our GCC students accomplished an awesome result winning 82 certificates in total. That is, scoring 500 points or above in the seven-day period. What …
With the cooler / wet mornings creeping in, if you haven’t purchased your winter school uniforms, please consider coming into Uniform Shop to determine the sizes your child needs or you can place an online order through Flexischools using this link: http://www.flexischools.com.au. The item/s will then be packaged and delivered to your child’s classroom (Primary) …
I am pleased to inform you that our Primary shirts have arrived. For those who have them on backorder please contact me to make arrangements for their collection, thank you. The Uniform Shop will close for the holidays from Tuesday 8 December 2020 however, items that have been paid for that are on backorder can be …
The Uniform Shop hours are Monday and Wednesday 8am to 10am and 2pm to 4pm and open all day Friday during term time or by appointment through the Carebookings Calendar. The calendar is now open for January back to school fittings and you will see that we have extended hours on Wednesday 20 and Thursday …
Just a reminder that the Uniform Shop hours are Monday and Wednesday 8am to 10am and 2pm to 4pm and open all day Fridays. You are welcome to call into the shop during these times should you need to purchase something. However, if your child requires a fitting for Primary, Middle or Senior School, which …
Expression of thanks to our donors of “Save your Seat in the Spotlight” Campaign The College would like to thank all donors who have generously given to this Capital Giving Campaign so far. We look forward to formally recognising each donation in 2021 by way of an engraved seat plaque in the donor’s name, but …
Primary Science Show On Tuesday 18 August, the Science Ambassadors namely: Jordan Fish; Lizzie Reedman; Amelia Coey; Ethan Redpath and Connor Ferguson organised a number of experiments to demonstrate to the Primary School students. Assisting the Science ambassadors were the two academic leader Charlie Bidgood and Lize Kasselman. Lize performed a number of chemical reactions …
We are sad to report that our wonderful Kiss and Go Supervisor, Yvette is leaving us for new endeavours. This means that there is an opportunity for someone who wants some part-time work to supplement their family income. All the details are on our website under Employment and we have replicated them for you below: …
Hello! I am Claudia Payne and I am your new First Aid Officer. I am super excited to have joined the Glasshouse Christian College Team and have the opportunity to work and care for the students. I love God, Hemingway, music and travelling. I hold a Bachelor of Paramedic Science and will graduate with a …
Good design focuses on people at its core, it is empathetic, educated and personalised. All of these elements are part of what makes it attractive, once you’ve got them as the base, you have your direction, your aesthetic and your solution – all are inspired by people. My name is Alija, and I am a …
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Positions exist for School Crossing Supervisors at Glasshouse Christian College. 1 rostered position – this person will be on a roster that rotates between GCC and Beerwah State School. The work pattern is: two weeks rostered on and one week relief (not rostered but still available). 1 relief position – this person will be available …
Our very own Andrea McDonald (Head of Learning Enhancement at GCC) has had her home recently featured in the Better Homes and Garden magazine! Andrea and her husband Michael won a prize in a gardening competition and as a result, received a visit from a photographer to take photos for the magazine. The McDonalds began …
Although our policy doesn’t allow us to put non-school fundraisers in the Eagle, we are delighted to share results after the event. Congratulations to Dwyer family for raising almost $1200 for the Leukaemia Foundation from their Shave for a Cure! If you have participated in any fundraiser or charity event then we would love to …
Susan McLean, Australia’s foremost expert in the area of cyber safety, is speaking at a free Parent Cybersafety seminar at 6pm on Thursday 26 March at the Beerwah Community Hall. The information session will cover the good, bad and ugly of growing up online and include topics like: What are kids doing online – popular …
Are you looking for the best private schools in Caloundra for your children? We offer a private school bus service from Caloundra, dedicated to students of our College. GCC is Just a short 20-minute drive from Caloundra. Our friendly bus drivers will pick up your children and transport them safely from Caloundra to our College. …
Have you seen the Flythrough video of our Performing Arts Centre? Soon we will be commencing construction of Stage III of our Performing Arts Centre that will contain a state-of-the-art 600-seat Performance Hall. This multi-million dollar facility will revolutionise performing arts at our College, providing a two-level theatre experience with modern decor and aesthetics that …
Hello, my name is Sarah. I live in Bli Bli with my husband and two teenage sons. I have taught music in both primary and high schools across the Sunshine Coast for the past 20 years. I enjoy conducting and piano accompanying youth choirs. I enjoy singing with the Sunshine Coast Oriana Choir and also …
Hi, I’m the new Uniform Shop Coordinator now that Stephanie McCredie is the College’s full-time Corporate Projects Officer. I immigrated to Australia from England in 2005, however, I was brought up in a Polish family where English was my second language. I live in the beautiful Glass House Mountains. I am married to Ken and …
If you have siblings interested in enrolling at GCC please note the following important information: Parents should complete and submit a separate Enrolment Application form to the College for each new sibling. This is the first step in the enrolment process and families are cautioned that whilst siblings are given priority enrolment consideration they are not guaranteed …
It’s often tricky knowing how to keep your children safe and all the online platforms have different properties, preferences and security systems. This quick and visual guide can help with those challenges. Print it out and go through the checklist now and then remember to do it again each time your child has access to …
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What a moving Anzac Service. We are proud of all our students – from the leaders who introduced the items, the performers and right down to the little Prep students who sat so quietly and patiently through what must have seemed a long time to many of them. Even Spike made an appearance and behaved …
This year we added a new tradition to our commemoration of Anzac Day. Students were invited to make crosses with the name of someone in their family who served in our armed forces. The crosses were placed on the lawn in front of our flagpole in front of the College. The new tradition proved very …
Are you looking for an excellent private school near Beerburrum and Elimbah? Beerburrum and Elimbah are known for their beautiful bushland and mountain views but if you have children you may be asking if there are any great private schools near Beerburrum and Elimbah. The answer is yes! Glasshouse Christian College is an …
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The Sunshine Coast has a reputation as a Bible belt and there are many Sunshine Coast Christian Schools. So how do you choose which one is the right one for your child? Glasshouse Christian College is a Prep to Year 12 school in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland which has a strong pastoral care focus with …
Is your family moving to the City of Colour in Caloundra West – Aura, Baringa, Nirimba, Bells Creek, Bellvista and looking to find the best schools in Aura and nearby suburbs? Aura is located just off the Bruce Highway, on the southern side of Caloundra and just east of Beerwah. This new satellite city is …
Last week we introduced three of our new teaching staff to you and this week we take great pleasure in introducing three more new teachers. One of our new staff members is more of a ‘renewed’ staff member and I’m sure many of you will remember Jonathan Cooper and welcome him back. Jonathan Cooper Hello! …
We hope you will take the time to say hello and welcome the new staff at Glasshouse Christian College. We are very privileged to have such excellent people at our College and our students are the ones who will benefit the most. You can read about three of our new staff below and we will …
GCC 1st for French in the latest Language Perfect Sunshine Coast competition and a bonus $750 prize draw – Just perfect! It has been a very busy week and weekend for our French students but with wonderful results. Last week GCC participated in a five-day Language Perfect Competition which ended on Saturday. Although students were …
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Did you know that: Glasshouse Christian College has a Student Accident Protection Plan (i.e. insurance) covering students 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, provided the student is engaged in school or organised sporting activities, including travel to and from such activities? the College has just upgraded the cover for your child from Gold …
Hello, my name is Gary Asplin and I am the new Design Technology teacher. This is my sixth year of teaching after spending my previous working life in the metal fabrication industry. I have recently built my own home so I am relatively handy with wood also. I look forward to sharing my life experience …
