Newsletter
Wednesday 13, April
Dear College Community,
This week we cover:
- Forthcoming transport issues
- WIDPSC
- Sport and activities for Term 2
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From The Principal
I trust all families have had a good break. This is a busy term (then again, which one isn’t?) starting with Easter and ANZAC Day …
In the Spotlight
Our nine senior student leaders will represent the College at a special ANZAC Service in ANZAC Square on Thursday 14 April. The Lord Mayor will be …
The College ANZAC Service will be held on Thursday morning 21 April at 8:45am in the area around the flagpoles. We will welcome Mr Richard …
The free dress day raised $585.80 for the Red Cross Japanese disaster fund. Thank you to everyone who contributed.
Over the past six years, the College has established a strong reputation for our commitment to the local ANZAC Day march and services. Boys of all …
Upcoming Excursions Wednesday 20 April Year 3 students excursion to the Queensland Art Gallery, Southbank. Departing MBBC at 9.00am and travelling by MBBC Bus. Returning to MBBC from Southbank by …
This has been designed to highlight the broad range of skilled and amazing staff working at MBBC. In an endeavour to acquaint you better with …
As they say – all good things come to an end and sadly we had to say goodbye to all our 2011″ Worlds” competitors. What …
During the last week of term 1 we held our second annual staff vs. students cricket match to celebrate the end of term 1 sports. …
Vaccinations A team of registered nurses from the Brisbane City Council Immunisation Clinic will attend the College on 27 April 2011 to administer vaccinations for …
Join us for the annual Mother & Son breakfast to be held on Friday 6 May. In addition to celebrating the special relationships mothers and …
As a College community will be holding two Easter Services, one for the primary school and one for the middle and upper school. The Junior …
Announcements
Students who walk, cycle, carpool or catch public transport to school are not only reducing traffic congestion, getting healthier and reducing their carbon footprint, they …
Welcome to the 2011 international Competitions and Assessments for Schools (ICAS). For the last 30 years ICAS has taken place each year in schools throughout …
A parent has notified us this week of a case of chicken pox in Year 5. Please see attached information.
Due to the timing of Easter this year, our school holidays and those of other independent schools, do not coincide with Education Queensland. As a …
Chaplain's Corner
Raising and educating boys is still a hot topic in Australia as well as other parts of the world. It appears to me that those …
Co-Curricular: Sport
Date Claimer: The Interhouse Athletics Carnival (Years 4 – 12) will be held at MBC on the revised date of Friday 13 May. Details will …
The following sports and activities are offered in Term 2: Active After School Sport Once again MBBC will be hosting two Active After School sport sessions …
Lytton District Cross Country Nominations The Lytton District Cross Country Carnival is held on Thursday 5 May at Villanova Park, Tingalpa. The top placed finishers …
College Business
Just a reminder that the school zones are 40k zones outside our college and Moreton Bay College, our sister school. So please reduce your speed …
Update from the Uniform Shop Blazers are to be worn for term 2 and 3 Students may wear grey shorts at the moment due to …
Please see the attached flyer for the latest Tuckshop pricing. These prices will take effect from Wednesday 27 April.
Parents & Friends
P&F OVERVIEW Welcome back to Term Two. The P&F committee are focusing on a few events this term and it is our busiest term of …
Community Notices
The Triple P –Positive Parenting Program and UQ are offering free seminars on balancing work and family to eligible parents. Topics include: Leaving work at …
Click here to find out more information of The Tertiary Studies Expo happening in July, 2011.