Raising Wise, Kind and Confident Digital Citizens Introducing the series Technology is changing childhood faster than most adults can comfortably keep up. Online games have become social meeting places, group chats shape playground relationships, algorithms influence what children watch, and artificial intelligence is making it increasingly difficult to distinguish fact from fiction. While schools have […]
“Declare his glory among the nations, His marvellous deeds among all peoples.” 1 Chronicles 16:14 I had the incredible opportunity to be a part of the recent team that went to Fiji during the break. The team of 18 students, 9 boys, 9 girls and 6 support staff, exceededexpectation. Our students represented not only GCC but
Uniform Shop is open as follows: With the cooler temperatures, if you haven’t purchased your winter school uniforms, please consider coming into the Uniform Shop, 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 students) and, for Secondary
Many families at Glasshouse Christian College will already know me. For the past seven years, I have had the privilege of serving our College as Assistant Head of Primary, working alongside our wonderful staff, students and families to help shape the vibrant Primary community we enjoy today. It is with great excitement and gratitude that
This week, we remember National Sorry Day and move into National Reconciliation Week, an important opportunity to pause, reflect, listen, and consider our role in reconciliation within Australia. For many of us on the Sunshine Coast, it can be easy to feel somewhat removed from these conversations. Indigenous Australians may not be part of our
If schools had personality types, I sometimes wonder what ours would be. Schools, like people, develop their own character over time. You can often sense it quite quickly. Some schools feel energetic and fast-paced. Others feel deeply academic, highly creative or strongly community-minded. Perhaps the more interesting question is not “what kind of school are
The world our young people are stepping into looks very different from the one we, as their parents, inherited. Home ownership feels further away, the cost of living continues to rise, artificial intelligence is reshaping careers, and global instability creates a constant sense of uncertainty. Many parents quietly wonder: Will my child be okay? It
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In Weeks 6 and 7, our College felt a little more global again as we hosted 24 students from Okayama Ichinomiya High School. Highlights from the Visit Our visitors dove headfirst into the Australian way of life: Comments from our Year 10 Buddies “I loved being a buddy so much! Forming international connections is always
Wednesday, our Middle School leaders stepped into the spotlight, proving that belonging isn’t just taught, it’s led. Then came Thankful Thursday, where the library windows transformed into a living gratitude wall. Every scribble of chalk was a tiny declaration: I see the good, and I’m part of it. If school spirit had a highlight reel,
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Last Thursday, 26 February, the Sunshine Coast Indoor Sport Network Plan 2026 was unanimously endorsed at Council’s Ordinary Meeting. The indoor sport network plan provides strategic direction for the planning, advocacy and facilitation of much needed indoor sport facilities across the Sunshine Coast over the next 15 years to 2041. Call to action where we need your
On December 10, Australia will take one of the biggest steps in child protection we’ve seen in decades: Children under 16 will no longer be able to create or maintain social-media accounts. It’s a change many families have quietly hoped for, even while wondering how on earth they’ll manage the fallout. Tech companies are pushing
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“Hey Siri, find directions to the Messiah.” If the wise men began their journey in 2025, I’m convinced that’s exactly how it would start. They’d pull out their iPhones, tap the screen, and immediately gawk at the estimated travel time. And if they were brave enough to actually set off, I imagine that somewhere along
Few stories strike as deeply as The Photographer; it goes straight to the heart. This groundbreaking picture book, written by Mark Rafidi and illustrated by Paul O’Sullivan, draws readers into the centre of a conflict, capturing a powerful moment in time. As an army moves through a town, a war photographer follows with his camera,
It’s almost the end of the school year. How do I know? Students are having final assessments, award ceremonies are taking place, graduation goodbyes are frequent, and school/personal calendars are full with every kind of engagement. Christmas is quickly approaching; are you ready? One of the first things that ushers in the Christmas season for
We were absolutely thrilled to once again host a wonderful group of 36 students and several teachers from Yamanashi High School in Tokyo for their annual three-week visit. The students fully immersed themselves in Australian school life and culture, formed lasting friendships, and most importantly, they had a fantastic time. Their days were filled with
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The final competition in this year’s Sunshine Coast Regional Readers Cup calendar was held at Matthew Flinders Anglican College earlier this term. After four exciting and intense rounds, our Year 7 team proudly claimed second place at the end of the night! The Readers Cup is a statewide competition that challenges students’ teamwork, memory, and
On Friday 24 October 2025, the GCC community gathered for our inaugural See You at the Pole prayer morning—marking the beginning of what we hope will become a grand tradition at our College. From 7:30am, students and staff joined together around the flagpole to lift up our College and one another in prayer, sharing a
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This week, our Year 5 and 6 students took part in the ThinkUKnow cyber safety presentation, an engaging and informative session designed to help young people understand how to stay safe online. The presentation was led by Mel Isherwood and Senior Constable Susan Lowndes, who shared their expertise in online child safety and digital awareness.
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Road Safety is looking for Relief School Crossing Supervisors at our College to help get our kids safely to and from school. School Crossing Supervisors must be available for work in both morning and afternoon shifts on a rostered basis (in all weather conditions). In return, successful applicants recieve the following: Commencement of employment for
You may know that the increasing number of children riding e-mobility devices, such as e-scooters and e-bikes, is causing significant concern in our community. These devices can pose a substantial danger to children as they are vulnerable, inexperienced road users. There are concerningly high numbers of students riding illegal e-bike devices to school. While you
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High in the hills of a village far from here, a little girl named Kya lived in a small house with her parents, two younger siblings, her aunty and uncle, and both sets of grandparents. The home had a dirt floor, tin walls, a sarong for a door, and woven fabric mats for the whole
This year’s Book Week theme, Book an Adventure, inspired us to explore the joy of reading with a focus on homegrown adventures. Across Primary, we highlighted stories from every state and territory to encourage students to read widely and to develop their appreciation of the amazing authors and illustrators that call Australia home. For our
As we celebrated the 80th anniversary of the Children’s Book Council of Australia, this year’s theme, ‘Book an Adventure,’ encouraged us to consider the incredible journeys that books can take us on. From Story Walks to the Book Fair and Reading Around Australia, we enjoyed unforgettable adventures together. The Island of Biblio artwork by award-winning
On Tuesday, 26 August, students from Glasshouse Christian College took part in the annual Write a Book in a Day competition, a fun and creative challenge where teams plan, write, and illustrate a complete book in just one day. The completed books are shared digitally with children in hospitals across Australia, bringing joy and inspiration
My first week at GCC as a Primary Pastor has been such a blessing. I have been meeting so many kind, caring and amazing staff and students who have welcomed me with open arms. My name is Stefan, I am married to my beautiful wife Bianca, and we have one “fur baby” (puppy) named Cali.
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Each year, the Readers Cup challenges students across Queensland to read widely, think deeply, and compete enthusiastically in a fast-paced, literature-based quiz event. It’s a team competition that celebrates reading, comprehension, teamwork, and quick thinking, and our Year 8 team rose brilliantly to the challenge! Our GCC Team – Kirsten, Marley, Penny, Oscar, and Tina
Compassion Week was a massive success in school unity. We had Tropical (Primary) and Pyjama (Secondary) Dress Days. There were special Chapel Services with even a guest from Compassion International. In Secondary School, Year Level Coordinators were slimed in a Green Gloop. In Primary School, they ate pizza and poppers while learning how to live
Are you like me, when all the things we should be doing start to feel like an impossible dream? We’re bombarded with memes, messages, and videos about the importance of gratitude, quality time with loved ones, reading more, and being outdoors. Don’t get me wrong—these are all spot on. They’re things we should be striving
Dear Parents — Please Read This. One evening, a teacher was reviewing her students’ journals while her husband sat nearby, completely absorbed in his phone. He was scrolling, tapping, laughing — lost in his screen. She made her way through each notebook until she reached the last one… and suddenly, her hands began to tremble.
In the vibrant community of the Sunshine Coast, our students are immersed in a world constantly shaped by technological advancement. Two of the most pervasive forces are social media and artificial intelligence (AI). While these tools offer incredible opportunities for connection, learning, and creativity, they also present unique challenges that demand a cultivated skill: discernment.
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Helping Hands Network is proud to run the ‘Adventure Program’ at their before and after-school care services. The Adventure Program is an industry-leading framework designed to nurture children’s potential through play. Play-based learning fosters children’s growth and wellbeing and is a fundamental right of a child. Through play, children can learn to express themselves, learn
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Twenty-five years ago a handful of visionary families and educators prayed that God would plant a school where young people could grow in wisdom, character, and faith. Today that seed has become a flourishing community whose lives point to Christ. As we mark our silver anniversary we pause, like Samuel raising his Ebenezer stone, to
At Glasshouse Christian College, we believe the Arts are an essential part of a well-rounded education. Participation in music, drama, dance, or visual art provides students with meaningful opportunities to express themselves, grow in confidence, and build strong connections with others. Involvement isn’t just about talent—it’s about engaging in creative experiences that develop valuable life
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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:
Thank you so much for the warm welcome that I have received in my first few weeks at GCC. I have loved getting to know students, staff and the families that make up this remarkable community. To help you get to know me a little more, I am married to the wonderful Timothy and have
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Back to School Booking Calendar The Uniform Shop’s last day of trading for Term 4 is Wednesday 27 November 2024. The Carebookings Calendar is open. For those families who like to plan ahead, or if your child may be in an uncommon size range, please make a booking. There are still some appointments available for
Some regard King Solomon as the wisest man who ever lived. Many people believe he was responsible for writing the book of Ecclesiastes in the Old Testament part of the Bible about 3000 years ago – 931B.C. His mission then was to critique the many illusions that offer purpose and meaning in life. Throughout his
This week we celebrated a truly magical Book Week, where reading took center stage across the College. The Primary Book Week Parade and Secondary Character Day events were filled with colour and excitement as students and staff showcased an exceptional array of characters from their favourite books. The Reading is M.A.G.I.C theme sparked imaginations and
The Uniform Shop will be open Friday 30 August 2024 as follows: 8.00 am to 11.45 am and 2.00 pm to 4.00 pm No appointment is necessary, just call in. Back to School Booking Calendar The Carebookings Calendar for Term 4 is open. For those families who like to plan ahead, or if your child
Week 3 saw many of our music students performing at the Sunshine Coast Junior Eisteddfod, held at Matthew Flinders Anglican College. Almost 100 students ranging from Years 1 – 12 hit the stage this year to represent GCC in various bands and choirs. Each year our students love competing in the eisteddfod, showing off their
Steph competed at the Queensland Motocross Titles at Queensland Moto Park over the June holidays She was fastest qualifier on her 85 in the Female Mini Lites Class and came second overall missing out on first overall by 1.1 seconds in the last race! Steph also placed 4th on her 250 in the Female Junior
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In our fast-paced, technology-driven world, we have had a rapid increase in anxiety, depression and a sense of loneliness. Recent studies on the impact of nature as therapy has had some very encouraging results. Finding moments of tranquility and connection with nature can seem challenging but the benefits of immersing our children in natural environments
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Have you ever felt powerless? You see decisions made by our politicians or lawmakers and wonder if common sense went out the window with the 80s fashion faux pas? Or you watch TV and see war and destruction on the news or charity ads for children in Africa. It can be overwhelming and the more
What is this and why is it important? Glasshouse Christian College introduced the Responsible Thinking Process in 2011. The Responsible Thinking Process was developed by Edward E Ford in 1994 and is a program designed to teach children and young people how to control themselves and monitor their behaviour by taking responsibility for what they
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The challenge of searching for something can be incredibly fun—especially when you succeed! The ‘I Spy’ challenge’ book series, with its engaging illustrations and cryptic rhyming clues, is a fantastic ‘seek-and-find’ activity. It serves as a great introduction to research, where readers look for something specific, check that it matches the given criteria (clues), and
“I didn’t realise that boys metamorphosised.” Well, technically they don’t, so there’s no need for concern if one night this winter your son randomly asks for his sleeping bag. He may just be cold. The process of transformation from an immature form to an adult form, in two or more distinct stages is only really
One of my favourite stories in the Bible is the one where Jesus spits in the dirt, mixes it up, and places the mud on the eyes of a blind man from birth. Jesus tells the man to go wash in the pool of Siloam and after he does, he receives sight for the first
Rosetta Books is excited to be bringing some popular children’s authors to Maleny over this Easter school holiday period. Award-winning Sunshine Coast hinterland author Peter Carnavas will be running a fun drawing workshop for children 5+ years old. He will be showcasing his latestbook, Leo and Ralph, a stellar novel about space, starting over and the
Gratitude isn’t just a nicety; it’s a powerful force that can transform school cultures and enhance student well-being. Recent research underscores its importance in educational settings, demonstrating its correlation with improved academic performance, mental health, and social relationships. When students and staff cultivate gratitude, they create a ripple effect that enriches the entire school community.
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