Newsletter
Wednesday 8 February, 2012
Dear College Community,
- Swimming carnival
- A flying start to prep
- Advice for seniors
- Words of wisdom from our middle school
- Japan information night slides
- CIC cricket and swimming times
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MBC and MBBC
Last week the 10 senior student leaders from MBBC and MBC shared afternoon tea at a joint Captains’ meeting; their first for the year. The …
From The Principal
When Mr Geoff Diehm, chairman of the joint boards of the two colleges, announced the amalgamation of MBBC and MBC last year he commented that …
Reflections from Head of College
As I have walked around the College and met members of the College community and begun to experience many of the activities and routines I …
Announcements
Your College needs you! We have only SEVEN weeks to go until the WIDPSC. We need assistance from our MBBC and MBC families on three fronts.
Host …
Jackson Price came 1st in the state with an A, and a score of 86% for the Grade 4 Speech and Communication exam which was …
There has been a confirmed case in our College this week of whooping cough. Please see the Queensland Health web page for more information on …
THE GREAT VICTORIA DESERT CENTRAL AUSTRALIA-4WD TOUR
June-July holidays 2012
MEETING – 15th MARCH at 7pm MBBC Lecture Theatre
You can’t get into the Great Victoria Desert, …
For all families interested in the Study tour of Africa this year please come along to an information night on Thursday9 February at 6pm in G3.
Year 9 student, Nick O’Brien’s school shirt and shorts went missing from the change rooms last week. Both items are clearly marked with his name. …
If you have any old MBBC checked shirts at home that are damaged, torn, painted on or you no longer need, we have a wonderful …
Year 4 Camp to Mapleton – Wednesday 7 to Friday 9 March
The Year 4 medical and permission forms have been distributed to Year 4 families. The camp …
Please be advised that due to issues with the supplier, the tuckshop will be unable to supply play water as a drink for the next …
Student Care
It has been a fast-paced opening to the year for the 4-6 Sector and there are no signs of slowing down! We welcome two fine …
The first week back in Year 8 started on Tuesday with the class getting to know one another and sharing what we each did over the summer …
Early in the new school year is the perfect time to establish routines and expectations that will maximise your son’s opportunities for success – in …
Teaching and Learning
A variety of programs are on offer this year for senior students within the College or by external companies. During periods 5a and 5b on Wednesday afternoons …
Lord Chesterfield said “Whether you are a soccer player, a ventriloquist, or a student of history, you need to focus on the task at hand. …
This term the Prep boys are inquiring into “Who We Are”. They shall be finding out about the changes that have been taking place in …
If you were unable to make the parent information night last night on the Japan Study trip, here is the powerpoint presentation in pdf format …
Interested in medicine or a career in health? Need to tackle UMAT and interviews, then visit MedEntry which is the only government accredited registered training educational …
Chaplain's Corner
Revenge is sweet, or so many of our story tellers would have us believe. In our movies we nod our heads in satisfaction when the …
Co-Curricular: Sport
From a coaching view I am often asked by parents “How can I help my boy to improve his game as I don’t know much …
Flynn boys cheering on their mates
The Yr4 to Yr12 interhouse swimming carnival was held at the MBC pool on Wednesday 1st February.
Great weather along with …
If your son has been invited to join CIC swimming squad for training, information regarding training times and locations is detailed here.
Please find attached the CIC cricket draw detailing home and away games as well as maps showing locations and closest parking areas.
The cricket season has …
College Business
Late arrivals
Please discuss with your son the importance of signing in at student reception for late arrivals. Students are required to get a late slip …
Guitar lessons are being offered from Term 1 this year as an extra-curricular opportunity at MBBC. The lessons will be conducted by Lachlan Bell. Lachlan …
We wish to remind parents that the College is a 10km speed zone.
To ensure the safety of our boys, please findcarpark.pdf”> attached a directional map …
Parents & Friends
As a parent of both a Year 1 boy and a Year 8 boy I was fortunate to attend both parent information evenings last week …
Community Notices
Do you love playing football? Were you born in 1999?
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Please take a moment to read the tips below from the Australian Government’s CyberSmart initiative. Additional information for parents can be found at the CyberSmart …
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