Newsletter
Tuesday 14 September
Dear College families and friends
This week, we cover
- upcoming Be a Parent not a Pal presentation
- upcoming Carnival Day, supporting children’s charity Camp Quality
- sport in term 4
- excursion highlights.
Enjoy the upcoming holidays!
From The Principal
Sleeping in. Not having to be anywhere at a particular time. Not having to pack lunches or iron uniforms. Ahh, the joys of school holidays. …
In the Spotlight
Friday 17 September, 12.00 pm – 2.30 pm Only three sleeps until Carnival Day hits MBBC! Carnival Day is held annually on the last Friday …
Monday 11 – Wednesday 13 October Next term, Moreton Bay Boys’ College will host the inaugural Australian Individual Debating and Public Speaking Championship (AIDPSC) from Monday 11 …
The latest news from Bunya to the Bay 2010. Information on students, Dylan Jansma and Yianni Sines and their challenges during this expedition. Dylan and Yianni returned to …
Wednesday 15 September Year 8 and Year 10 Visual Art Exhibition Excursion – Swell Sculpture Festival, Currumbin. Depart from MBBC at 8:30 am. Students should …
Announcements
Moreton Bay Boys’ College Lecture Theatre, TONIGHT, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm. Need help riding the rollercoaster of parenting? BE A PARENT NOT A PAL – a …
Unfortunately the Tuckshop will NOT be open for lunch on Friday 17 September, due to Carnival Day. It will, however, be open for breakfast on …
Congratulations to Alexander Wilson on his selection to the Queensland Interschool Equestrian Team. Alex will compete at the Equestrian Australia Interschool Championships at the Sydney International Equestrian …
Teaching and Learning
One of the great things about the pathway options that now exist in education is that students can start on their chosen pathway through their …
Australian Mathematics Competition (AMC) The results have come back to us from the recent AMC. The extension maths students from Years 3-10 were offered the opportunity …
Maths Masters Last Tuesday was very exciting for the Year 5-7 Maths Masters team with a win at the competition … our closest competitor being …
Swimming lessons will take place each Wednesday in Term 4, in the Moreton Bay College swimming pool. In Term 4, one of the two PE lessons …
Chaplain's Corner
Many of you have probably heard about the Pastor in America who was planning on making September 9 a Koran burning day. He planned this …
Visual & Performing Arts
Private Speech and Communication lessons will resume Week 1 of Term 4. Group Drama lessons – Year 9 and Years 5-7 Co-Curricular will resume Week …
Co-Curricular
Moreton Bay Boys’ College Science Club for Term 4 will commence on Thursday 7 October for Term 4. Sessions are held in the Junior Science Room on …
Co-Curricular: Sport
Activity photographs from 2010 Parents who wish to purchase copies of the photographs recently taken (August/September) should contact the Administration office for an order envelope. …
The following sports will be offered by MBBC in Term 4, 2010 Sailing Secondary Basketball Chess – (Learn to Play and Advanced) Adventure Club CIC …
College Business
Please be advised that in accordance with our enrolment procedures, the Conditions of Entry states “we understand that, should we wish to withdraw our son …
Summer Uniform requirements When College returns on Monday 4 October, boys are expected to wear their MBBC summer day uniform. The items required for the each …
Monday 20 September – Friday 1 October The Moreton Bay Boys’ College Holiday Program is now taking bookings for the forthcoming holidays. Open from 7:00 …
The College would prefer that all mobile phones are stored safely in a student’s locked locker during the school day; however, we appreciate that phones …
Returning library books It’s hard to believe that the holidays have arrived already! Could I please ask parents to be vigilant in looking for MBBC …
Parents & Friends
Term 3 has seen the P&F complete some fantastic fundraising events, all only made possible by College family volunteers and support. Significant funds have been raised through …
Community Notices
New Generation Photography took the wonderful photographs at the MBBC Dinner Dance recently. For only $50 you can attend a Studio Shoot with a complimentary 8×10 inch …
Brisbane Festival is taking one weird and wacky road show to suburban parks across the city with Are We There Yet? Set in a caravan …
There are students at your school who may not be able to rest when they come home after school like other young people. These students …
Looking for something fun and exciting to do over the September holidays? Why not run away to the circus for a 1 day, 3 day …
Music for Children and for Life! Make music an integral part of your child’s life with the outstanding curriculum offered by Kodaly Music Education Institute …
Up the ante for the school holidays with exciting activities run by David Fleay Wildlife Parks. Ranger For a Day is a fun and interactive …
Challenging students through science expeditions The Earthwatch Student Challenge Program offers 16-17 year old high school students the chance to join one week, student only, …
Improve your tennis skills with accredited advanced tennis coach, Max Collins. Max is the MBBC Tennis coach. The clinic will be held from Monday 27 to …
