Newsletter
Wednesday 23 November
Dear MBBC families and community
This week we cover:
- The departure of our Year 12 students
- Final weeks of term
- Final day for Tuckshop – Wednesday 30 November
- Important dates for 2012
- Parent Satisfaction Survey information
- Community Christmas events
- Holiday activities
MBC and MBBC
Sunday 27 November
MBC and MBBC families are invited to join together to celebrate Christmas with Christmas Carols on Sunday 27 November.
View invite here
From The Principal
Within each of the categories of NAPLAN (Numeracy, Grammar and Punctuation, Reading, Spelling and Writing) in the 2011 set of tests, MBBC were above state …
Reflections from Head of College
We farewelled our 2011 Seniors last week with a number of special events. Of particular note was the shared breakfast and whole school assembly on …
Announcements
Year 8B on Thursday 24 November
Year 8A on Wednesday 30 November.
Years 7 and 8 Sailing… Have a go! Program
Due to the forecasted high winds and …
MBBC was honoured to have two students announced as winners of the Caltex Award early in November.
Over the past two decades the Caltex Award has …
Student Safety
Wynnum Police have advised us to inform our school community that there continues to be concerns for the safety of students commuting to and …
Tuesday 29 November
We have drawn up lists..
We’re checking them twice
We don’t need to know who is naughty
because you’re all so nice !
Invitations have been sent out …
2012 start dates for all years.
A letter will be sent home by Friday notifying families of planned activities and start dates for all boys for …
Next week we will be holding our annual Christmas Services for the whole college. These events are compulsory and we would like to see all …
Next Tuesday, 29 November, MBBC will reward those students who have lived the MIRROR attributes and who have worked hard at being the best student …
Teaching and Learning
Developing internationally minded people who can express their ideas and thoughts is no easy task. Building upon prior knowledge and learning enables students to make …
We’ll begin with a box, and the plural is boxes,
But the plural of ox should be oxen, not oxes.
Then one fowl is a goose,
but …
There will be an information night next week covering details of the study tour for 2012 to Africa.
When: Wednesday 30 November
Time: 7pm
Venue: Lecture Theatre
Students from Year …
Chaplain's Corner
This week we continue our series on, “Lightening the Burden of Christmas.”
Christmas is a time of parties. A time of hustle and bustle as we …
Co-Curricular
Year 8 Middle School sailing … Have a go! program – 24 and 30 November
The session for Year 8B will take place tomorrow
Intraschool Golf competition …
Super Site Nominee 2011
MBBC was recently nominated for the annual Queensland Super Site Award for 2011. This award was established to highlight best practice and recognise …
College Business
Our new Captains for 2012 were announced to the College Community at the Prize Giving Night last week.
The Captains of 2011 congratulated the incoming captains …
Tuesday 6 December
If your son has lost property; clothing/lunchbox/drink or bottle please ensure you check the bins located at the front of the administration building.
Please be …
In 2009 MBBC conducted a Parent Satisfaction survey. Every few years we need to re-visit this to ensure we are meeting our best practice standards.
This survey …
Term Dates for 2012
Term 1 – Monday 23 January* – Friday 30 March 2012 Term 2 – Monday 16 April – Friday 22 June 2012
Term …
To all our parents and guardians – thank you for participating in National Nude Food Day 2011!
The nude food team has notified us that …
As a result of our continued growth in the Middle School, we have appointed Mr Werner Botha to the staff for 2012. As well as …
Parents & Friends
SCHOOL BANKING:
Thank you to the wonderful mums who count the coins every Tuesday morning!
Not only do the boy’s learn to save at an early age, …
Community Notices
Monday 19 – Wednesday 21 December
A school holiday Learn to Sail Program will be held at RQ this December. This course which is open to students …
Does your son have difficulties with fine motor skills like writing, using scissors, doing up buttons? Does he find it hard to concentrate and focus …
In our twenty first century world getting connected means booting up the computer, and making your social connections through Face Book or Twitter, but to …
Commencing in 2012
Following the recent success of the MBC team at the QLD Primary All-School Touch Football tournament, Mr and Mrs White, who coach the team, …
Santa Photos * Live Music * Kids Crafternoon * Suitcase Rummage * Christmas Movie * Belly Dancing * Craft Demonstrations * Market Stalls * Delicious …
Please remember this holidays to make sure your sons/daughters are wearing helmets if riding a longboard, skateboard, scooter or bike.
The Mater hospital has spoken to …
Come on down to this low cost day out for children and adults alike!
When: Sunday January 15th
Venue: The Legends Bar at the Redlands RSL,
8 Passage …
Come and join us for some holiday fun and fitness!
Our Clinic will be held on Monday 16th – Wednesday 18th January 2012. Hours 8am to 11.30am Monday …
Simple Softball is a fun, skill based development program
When: Monday 12th Dec, 9.00am – 2.30pm
(Rain check date 14th Dec).
Where: Elanora Park, Granada St, Wynnum
How Much: …
Learn how to survive the teenage years – develop strategies and improve relationships with your child.
Please see the attached flyer for a parenting teenagers workshop.
