The Week Ahead - Term 3, Week 7
Monday August 21 - Friday August 25
From the Head of College
Dear Parents and Caregivers
As we head into the second half of Term 3, Concordia remains a hive of activity. Excursions, incursions, numerous sporting fixtures, camps and exams remain the order of the day. Please remember to check the College Calendar, College App, emails and the weekly newsletter to stay on top of organising your weekly schedule. Next week will see the College focus on the importance of reading, from a young age, as we celebrate Book Week across the College. I sometimes get asked about a gift idea for a child and I will without hesitation say that buying a book for a child is one of the best gifts for them. Thank you to Mrs. Heidi Edwards, on the Senior College Campus, and all the staff at the Junior College for the planning and detailed work done behind the scenes to make the various activities, competitions and events associated with Book Week possible.
From the College Pastor
Community News
Master Plan - Frequently asked Questions
Will all the teachers be relocating? Or will you have to make some teachers redundant?
The teachers will be relocating with their students.
What are the benefits for teachers?
The move to one campus will allow for streamlined processes and greater collaboration between teachers. We believe our teachers will feel better supported and resourced by being together on one campus.
CLC Ensembles Concert - News
Last week, the College community gathered to celebrate the culmination of our CLC ensembles 2023 musical journey.
The concert featured our Junior Campus musicians alongside our more established ensembles from Stephen Street. Through countless hours of practice and rehearsals, skills have been honed, challenges embraced and new heights of musical excellence reached. This concert displayed the discipline required to master an instrument and the teamwork needed to perform as an ensemble.
As a small momentum, the College presented each member with a medallion to thank them for sharing their talents and for ensuring the music performance culture at the College remains of the highest standards.
We would like to publicly acknowledge the hours of service from our Year 12 students, Mia Hallaren, Alex Theodosis and Campbell Venz who have collectively, have been involved in ensembles for 24 years! Furthermore, thank you to the tutors, mentors, parents and supporters of the Music Performance program.
JAZZ on the Range News
On Saturday afternoon the College Big Band performed at the Jazz on the Range event hosted by TAS. This event is a fabulous, relaxed afternoon of music, featuring the Cool Nights Big Band plus several bands from local schools in a non-competitive environment. It was a very entertaining afternoon complete with a BBQ and picnic rugs and we appreciate the students representing the College to further hone their craft on a weekend.
Free Flu Vaccines
Offered to all staff, parents, carers and students. No Medicare card required.
During spring we see a rise in influenza cases. Never fear, it is not too late to get your first flu vax!
Did you have your flu vaccine in April/May? If so, now is the perfect time for you to have a free top-up.
The influenza vaccine is available free for ALL Queenslanders above 6 months of age until 31 August.
To improve uptake of the flu vaccine among Toowoomba residents, the Darling Downs Public Health Unit will be having a pop-up flu vaccine clinic at Kobi Place, Baillie Henderson Hospital on 19 August 2023 between 8 am and 2 pm.
Ever wondered why your child might need a flu shot...if so, click the link below.
CCTV Cameras installed in Health Centre
As the College continues to monitor and prioritise student wellbeing and safety, we are pleased to let you know that CCTV cameras have now been installed in our Health Centre to ensure that our excellent duty of care in this part of the College is maintained. The necessary signage informing all visitors to the Health Centre of this process has also been included. We would like to acknowledge and thank Nurse Libby Chapman for the outstanding care and support which she brings to this area of College life.
Janome Sewing Machines
As we are constantly striving to promote sustainability and reduce waste, we have an exciting opportunity for all sewing enthusiasts out there!
We currently have three mechanical Janome sewing machines that are in need of refurbishment. These machines, though broken, have great potential to be brought back to life with a little love and attention.
If you are someone who enjoys tinkering with machines or have a passion for refurbishing sewing equipment, this offer is perfect for you. These Janome models, known for their durability and precision, could become valuable additions to your sewing repertoire once repaired.
By taking these broken sewing machines and giving them a second chance, you not only save them from ending up in landfills but also contribute to a greener, more sustainable future.
If you are interested in receiving these mechanical Janome models for refurbishment, please contact Heidi Edwards at the Stephen Street Library.”
CLC Book Week
This year's theme is ‘Read, grow, inspire,’ which raises some wonderful ideas and imagery:
Who inspires you to read?
Who inspires you to grow?
What have you read that inspires you?
What have you read that makes you grow?
We look forward to seeing what creative costumes our students (and staff!) come up with for book week. It is always an exciting and fun time of the year.
Just remember that book week is about connecting students with books and inspiring enthusiasm and passion for reading. Costumes definitely don’t have to be expensive or complicated! They can be made out of things you find around the house, or from what is already in their wardrobe.
Happy reading!
Heidi Edwards - Teacher Librarian
Concordia College Walk My Way 2023
Walk your way to help children in East Africa to walk their way into education!
Come and join the Concordia Community for the Walk My Way events this year!
At SSC on Friday 15/9/23 after lunch we will gather at the rugby oval and walk a pre-determined course of at least 2km - in homegroups. The Yr 12s will have opportunity to do this on another occasion. The Primary campuses will do this also on Friday 15/9 after lunch. Parents are invited and welcome! At all campuses this will conclude with the end of term chapel.
How many children will we be able to send to school?
Please support your children in this endeavour. Or do your own walk and raise funds for this cause.
Please donate to your house through this fundraising page (scroll down and click on your house): (donations are tax-deductable)
Have you got your tickets for Oktoberfest yet?
Oktoberfest 2023 will be here before you know it! Make sure to get your tickets as this promises to be a fantastic event for the whole family.
Junior Engineers
Get ready to hone your tech skills these holidays with fun-filled and engaging coding and robotics workshops. See flyer for more details.
Project Based Learning at Concordia
Junior College
Junior Campus Sport News
Central Zone Track & Field Carnival 2023
What a beautiful day for our athletes and spectators at the Central Zone Track & Field Carnival on Wednesday 9 August. Our athletes were rewarded with great results for their effort. Ten students were selected for the Central Zone team to compete at the Darling Downs Regional Trials held on Tuesday 15 August.
JC Weekly STEM Challenge
Week 7’s Stem Challenge is the Heroes Challenge: “A hero is someone who has shown strength, courage, endurance, persistence with something or selflessness and helped others. Who is your hero? Design a special medal for them. Happy designing!”
JC Year 6 Cairns Trip - Great Barrier Reef Education Experience Program
Our JC Year 6 class will depart and head to Cairns in September.
To assist families in meeting the cost of the excursion, the Queensland Government, through the Great Barrier Reef Education Experience Program, provided a subsidy to the school of $150.00 per student who will be attending the excursion.
We wish all of our Year 6 students, their teachers and our parent helpers, a safe trip. We look forward to following them each day through their Seesaw blogs.
JC Year 6 Cairns Trip
On Monday 4 September to Friday 8 September our JC Year 6 students will be attending the exciting Cairns Trip. Please find attached Parent Information letter and packing list.
All students are to be dropped at Hume Street Campus by 6am for a 6.45am departure.
PERMISSION REQUIRED:
- Parents are requested to go to Parent Lounge to submit your permission by Friday 28 July 2023:
- Login to Parent Lounge >
- click on Events & Payments >
- click on JC 2023 Year 6 Cairns Trip >
- Accept >
- Save
*Please click on the Jotform link below to fill in that you give permission for staff to administer Panadol to your child if needed.*
Link: Year 6 Cairns Trip Permission to Administer Panadol
After submitting your permission, please check and ensure your Parent Lounge portal is up-to-date regarding your child’s Emergency Contact Info, Medical Conditions and Food Allergies/Dietary Requirements.
Should you any further queries regarding the Cairns Trip, please contact your child’s teacher
Book Club Closing Date - 23 August
Issue 6 will close on Wednesday 23 August. Please submit your orders via Loop before this date.
JC Year 5 Cobb & Co Museum Excursion - Wednesday 30 August
Please note the change of day to Wednesday 30 August 2023
As part of their studies, the Year 5 students from Hume Street Campus and Warwick Street Campus will be visiting the Cobb + Co Museum on Wednesday 30 August 2023.
Please see attached parent letter for more information.
Parents are requested to go to Parent Lounge to submit your permission by Friday 18 August.
Login to Parent Lounge >
- click on Events & Payments >
- click on JC Year 5 Cobb & Co Museum Excursion >
- Accept >
- Save
If you have any questions please contact your child's teacher.
Outside School Hours Care
Hume Street Campus
HSC Weekly Events
Please click here to view HSC's Events for Term 3, Week 7.
JC Prep Bestbrook Farm Excursion - 25 August
We are very excited to let you know that on Friday 25 August, we will be going to Bestbrook Farm for our 2023 excursion. As part of our Science and Technologies Unit, the Preps are exploring the needs of living things and food production. Teachers in Charge attending will be Natalie Blackwell, Leanne Auricht, Sarah Kelly and Anita Brosnan.
Book Week
HSC Tuckshop Orders
At HSC, Tuckshop is held on a Thursday. All orders are to be completed online at My Student Account by 3pm each Wednesday. Please notify Reception by 9am on Thursday if your child is absent and we will cancel their order. Tuckshop will finish in Week 9.
HSC Years 3 & 4 Containers for Change Excursion
As part of our Project Based Learning (PBL) Sustainability Unit, the Year 3 and 4 students from Hume Street Campus will be visiting Containers for Change at Harristown on Thursday 24 August 2023. The students will have a guided tour of the venue and learn about recycling cans and bottles.
Excursion Details
Date: Thursday 24 August
Time: 8.45am to 10.30am
Transport: College bus
Supervising Staff: Mrs Belinda McManus and Miss Zoe Hutchinson
Parent Permission:
Parents are requested to login to Parent Lounge to acknowledge your consent by Friday 18 August 2023.
- Login to Parent Lounge >
- click on Events & Payments >
- click on Event HSC Yr 3 & 4 Containers for Change Excursion >
- Accept >
- Save
HSC Parent Connect Father's Day Stall - Wednesday 31 August
The HSC Parent Connect will be running our annual Father’s Day Stall on Thursday 31 August. There will be $5.00 gifts available to purchase.
Gifts - Your child/ren may like to purchase a present for Dads, Grandads or any other special Fatherly role models. All orders and money are due by Friday 25 August.
Please place the money in an envelope marked with:
- Child’s name
- Amount in envelope
- Number of gifts to be purchased
HSC Kindy to Year 2 PJ Storytime
HSC Grandparents' Day - 15 September
We would love to invite our special Grandparents to come and spend the morning with our students on Friday 15 September. The morning will follow:
8.45am Special Chapel Service
9.30am Classroom visits
10.15am Shared morning tea in the Junior Playground.
Please use the link below to register your attendance by Friday 8 September.
We look forward to welcoming as many Grandparents as can join us this year.
HSC Father's Day Breakfast and Minute to Win It Activities
HSC Prep to Year 2 Swimming Lessons
Our students from Prep to Year 2 will commence their swimming lessons at the Concordia Aquatic Centre (CAQ). They will participate in eight lessons which will occur in Week 9, Term 3 and Week 2, Term 4. The students will then participate in a Prep to Year 2 Mini Carnival on Tuesday 17 October at the CAQ. Please click here for their swimming schedule.
Please ensure that students have the following:
- Dressing gown - this is great for the students to wear to and from the pool as we don't know what the weather is going to be like;
- Thongs
- Swimming togs - it would be great for our Prep students to wear their togs to school
- Goggles
- House swimming cap
- Towel
To avoid any lost items, please clearly label all of your child's items including their shoes, underwear and uniform.
Warwick Street Campus
WSC Weekly Events
Please click here to view WSC's Events for Term 3, Week 7.
WSC Kindy to Year 2 PJ Storytime
WSC Parent Connect Social Golf Day - Friday 25 August
The Dads Social Golf afternoon is back again for 2023!
Dads and their mates are invited to join Parent Connect on the green for an afternoon of golf, good company and casual drinks. Hacks & Pros welcomed!!
When: Friday 25 August 2023
Where: Toowoomba City Golf Club
Time: Meet at 12pm for a 12.30pm tee off
Game Play: 2 man Ambrose over 9 holes followed by coldies in the clubhouse
Cost: $35 for 9 holes. $30 cart hire ($50 per person including cart hire)
RSVP to Peter Lubbock via mobile: 0422 351 365 by Friday 11 August 2023
WSC OSHC - Vacation Care
It is encouraging to see so many families utilising the service. Please see attached the program for these September school holidays.
WSC Father's Day Sausage Sizzle - Thursday 31 August
WSC Father’s Day Stall
The Parent Connect will be running our annual Father’s Day Stall on Thursday 31 August. This year there will be both $5.00 and $10.00 gifts available to purchase.
Gifts - Your child/ren may like to purchase a present for Dads, Grandads or any other special fatherly role models. Money will need to be brought to school on Thursday 31 August. If you would like your child to purchase more than one gift (maybe for Grandad?), there may be an opportunity for them to do so.
Please place the money in an envelope marked with:
- Child’s name
- Amount in envelope
- Number of gifts to be purchased
WSC Tuckshop Orders
At WSC, Tuckshop is held on a Wednesday. All orders are to be completed online at My Student Account by 3pm each Tuesday. Please notify Reception by 9am on Wednesday if your child is absent and we will cancel their order. Tuckshop will finish in Week 9.
WSC Prep to Year 2 Swimming Lessons
Our students from Prep to Year 2 will commence their swimming lessons at the Concordia Aquatic Centre (CAQ) on Friday 8 September. They will participate in five lessons, with one being in Week 9 and four in Week 10, Term 3. The students will then participate in a Prep to Year 2 Mini Carnival on Tuesday 17 October, Term 4 at the CAQ.
Please ensure that students have the following items:
- Warm clothing - this would be great for the students to wear to and from the pool as we don't know what the weather is going to be like
- Swimming togs
- Goggles
- House swimming cap
- Towel
To avoid any lost items, please clearly label all of your child's items including their shoes, underwear and uniform.
Book Week
Stephen Street Campus
Boarding
Boarding News
Hello to all our Boarding families.
Year 12 Mock exam have commenced this week. Our boarders have been allowed to remain in boarding to study during the day with access to the kitchen and the dining room. Ms Maureen and Mr Andrew are nearby if they require anything. Mr Wally has been a great support as well.
