Newsletter
Wednesday 21 March, 2012
Dear Parents and College Community,
This week we cover:
- Shave for a Cure – photos!
- Scholars Assembly – a new tradition
- P & F Trivia night
- Term 2 uniform requirements
- Primary School Easter Service – compulsory for all P-6 students Tuesday 27 March, Cleveland Baptist Church 6.30pm
- Middle and Senior School Easter Service - Monday 26 March MBBC Hall 8.30am
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Enjoy!
Rachel Wilkinson
Marketing Manager
From The Principal
Last Saturday, the MBBC senior staff gave up their Saturday morning to review our progress on the College’s current strategic plan with the benefit that …
Reflections from Head of College
I understand that from time to time parents may have particular suggestions, queries or issues to raise with the College. I want to encourage parents …
Announcements
Our first Open Day for the year is scheduled for this Saturday 24 March from 9 am to 12 noon. This is an excellent opportunity …
Danielle Manche is back from leave, and Jazz Ensemble will be starting back this Friday afternoon in C4, from 3:15-4pm. Mr Dylan Troyahn
Ride, scoot, skate or walk, this Friday 23 March is R2S day – Ride to School day. To continue to promote active and healthy lifestyles …
The Drama department are pleased to announce that the middle school will be performing Bugsy Malone this year! Auditions for Years 7 – 9 boys will be …
Nude Food – Package Free Lunch Earth Hour – Power Off Next Thursday, MBBC will show our care for the environment and celebrate two ‘green’ …
Science club is happening again in Term 2. If your child is interested in booking into the Science Club please see attached details. Science Club
To celebrate the end of Term 1 and a fantastic uptake of the Flexischools online tuckshop ordering, we’re going to give away tuckshop vouchers to …
Thank you to all families emailing me that they have seen our buses driving around! I have received quite a few photos, detailed descriptions of bus routes …
Congratulations to the following boys who received their mirror rulers last week: Jacob Jedid Rory Masterson Reuben Richardson Gil Griffiths Keean Mc Clymont Jack Roxburgh …
Student Care
The glorious weather of the Sunshine Coast helped to make Mapleton Camp a wonderful experience for Year 4. We arrived about ten o’clock to a …
There were quite a few flamboyant wigs, hats and hairpieces happening last Friday around the College for the annual Shave for a Cure fundraiser. While …
Last Thursday the Inaugural Scholars Assembly was held at the MBBC College Hall. Scholars from 2010 and 2011 were welcomed back into the fold and …
Teaching and Learning
Within the Learning Enhancement Program, extension classes are provided to selected students from Prep to Year 9. Students are involved in short or long term …
The final year of schooling is well and truly underway and as the year moves on very quickly there are a number of important dates …
Chaplain's Corner
I believe strong families are vital for a strong and healthy community. But as parents we can often put so much work, focus and attention …
Co-Curricular: Sport
The firsts finished their cricket season with a cliffhanger game on the weekend. The boys lost with only one over remaining. MBBC opened the batting …
On Saturday 17 March the boys turned up at Padua College to play a game of 20/20 Slosh Cricket. The oval was ankle deep in …
A great start to this annual clash of the MBBC/MBC Year 12 cohorts, with our boys being triumphant in the Dodgeball. A strong vocal display …
A big thanks for all the Year 7 families involved in the cricket home game sausage sizzle fundraising. Over $250 was raised at the 2 …
College Business
A reminder to all families that the winter uniform will be worn in Term 2. For your son’s uniform requirements please see below: Winter Uniform …
Parents & Friends
Trivia Night A lot of fun was had by the 160 attendees at the annual MBBC trivia night last Friday. The United Nations theme was …
Community Notices
With school holidays fast approaching, lots of Mums and Dads are starting to think of school holiday activities to keep the kids off the couch. …
Come along to learn some pareting strategies and tips on how to negotiate with and learn from your teenagers. Course will be held in Wynnum …
Dyslexia Aware Parenting Workshop Wednesday 30 May, Coorparoo. For more information see flyer
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work as a Zoo Keeper? Well, wonder no more because the school holidays are back, …
