Newsletter
Wednesday 15 February, 2012
Dear College Community,
This week we cover
Please email me direct to newsletter@mbbc.qld.edu.au with any items of interest to the College or your son’s achievements or adventures!
Rachel Wilkinson
MBC and MBBC
On Saturday night 4 February MBBC was involved in their first ever ISCF combined social event, a “Dive-in Movie Night” hosted by MBC and held …
From The Principal
In 2004, a research study into the incidence of teenage alcohol consumption showed that
73% of teenagers (12–17) believe it is easy to get alcohol
39% obtain …
Reflections from Head of College
I had the pleasure of visiting the Year 6 Camp at Emu Gully last week. This week I will be visit the Year 7 Camp …
Announcements
Your College needs you! We have only SIX weeks to go until the WIDPSC. We need assistance from our MBBC and MBC families on three fronts.
1. Host …
A reminder that the deposit for the 2012 Japan Tour is due this Friday.
Please contact Sarah Devonshire (devonshires@mbbc.qld.edu.au) if you have any questions.
Student Care
The Year 9-12 students have just begun the first of three interactive workshops that equip students with practical skills to manage their money. The workshop …
It was an active 3 days for Year 5 as we set sail for Moreton Island. The calm waters of Moreton Bay were comfortably navigated on …
“Continuous effort – not strength or intelligence – is the key to unlocking our potential” – Winston Churchill
It’s been a busy start to 2012 for …
Teaching and Learning
Middle School boys have begun the school year energetically but purposefully. Performances from last year have been reviewed and goals have been set. John Ruskin …
It is an expectation of senior students of MBBC that they attend a study:
Year 10 and 11 students – once per week
Year 12 students – …
There are 10 Learner Profile Attributes which we look for in a life-long learner: Caring; Knowledgeable; Inquirer; Thinker; Communicator; Principled; Open-minded; Risk-taker; Balanced and Reflective. …
MBBC are proud to be internationally recognised as an IB world School. As of 2011, we officially joined the ranks of such elite schools as …
The National Year of Reading 2012 is about children learning to read and keen readers finding new sources of inspiration. It’s about supporting reading initiatives …
Chaplain's Corner
In my last article I discussed the issue of revenge and how we are better to trust God and not start a cycle of hurt …
Co-Curricular
Choir Rehearsals
Middle school Choir Rehearsals 2:45 – 3:45 every Wednesday in the primary music room.
Music Lessons
Lessons in guitar, piano, drums and bass are available …
Co-Curricular: Sport
Cross Country training for Yrs 8 to 12 will commence next week.
Training will begin on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 7:15am
Werner Botha.
PE Teacher
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College Business
Correction:
In last week’s newsletter, the Battle of the Bays events were incorrectly listed.
The correct information is:
19 March, Dodgeball at MBC
22 May, Debating at MBBC
29 …
Parent Lounge
All new families should have received an information letter containing their username and password for the College’s online parent portal : Parent Lounge. Access …
Dear Parents,
2012 is going to be an exciting year of change for the Outside School Hours Care Industry across Australia. Australia is moving to have …
To avoid accidents it is important for parents and students who drive to follow safety rules.
In order to maintain a safe and orderly traffic flow, …
Parents & Friends
It was great to see a number of the new MBBC parents attend the P & F welcome night last Friday. This first “friend raising” …
Community Notices
What do Bill Gates, Hilary Clinton, Sir Richard Branson, Venus Williams, Neil Armstong, Daniel Radcliffe and Dick Smith all have in common?
All of them were …
