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ISSUE #244th August 2016

IN THIS ISSUE

PHONE NUMBERS Front Office 3897 2990

Primary Absentee3897 2793

Secondary Absentee3897 2792

Liz Scheu - Head of Middle SchoolSeveral weeks ago I was completing a tour for a new family considering a move to Mueller College. They asked me to define the school in a single word. For any of you who know me, this would appear an impossible task as I tend to fall on the side of being wordy. The one word however that immediately came to mind was “Community”.

We are a Christian School, teaching Christian values, the children take part in Chapel, Christian Studies lessons, KICKSTART and devotions every week. The discussions that occur, the Biblical truths that are taught and discussed, the faith journey our teachers and many students are on, when shared builds community.

The sporting programs, the artistic performances, choir, band, camps, excursions and school based activities build community across the whole school. Students’ strengths are recognised and encouraged as they try out for an interschool sports team or a spot in the school musical. Students across the school buy into sense of community as they run or assist supervising programs for the younger children. These programs include Builders Club, OBEY, Vella and Apphia. The students are taking leadership roles and using their skills and talents to walk alongside, encourage and build up the younger generation of Mueller Students.

Every week in the High School, students take part in a SL@M (Student life @ Mueller) lesson where the curriculum is specifically targeted to be age appropriate, discussion based and thought provoking. This sharing of ideas and listening to others viewpoints builds community.

As we concluded the tour of Mueller and its facilities, after discussing the academic program and what we offer to our students, the parents were impressed. However the thing that they were looking for above all else for their child was a community that would embrace them, grow them, protect them and encourage them to chase their academic pursuits. The one word they wanted to hear and see in action was “Community”.

I am pleased to say they felt that real sense of community as children interacted with each other, teachers taught and they were greeted by those who we passed while the tour was completed.

It takes many people to build the community that exists here. It takes time, careful planning, prayer, willing workers and people to share the vision. When all that comes together, what a blessing it is to all who work at and attend Mueller College.

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2 & 3 SEPTEMBER, 2016Friday-7:30pm Saturday-2pm & 6:30pm

MUELLER PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE75 MORRIS ROAD, ROTHWELL

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TICKETS - ONLINE & AT THE DOOR

ADULTS $20CHILD $10

CONCESSION $15FAMILY $50

TUCKSHOP ROSTERThe Tuckshop is open five days a week, from 8:30am until 1:30pm. If you are available to help please contact Angie Tester on 3897 2766. Lunch is provided for volunteers.

ROSTERMonday 8th August | Friday 12th August

Mon: EKKA Public Holiday

Tue: Emily, Vanessa

Wed: Bridgette, Jean, Kathleen

Thu: Bev, HELP DESPERATELY NEEDED

Fri: Dila, Desleigh, HELP DESPERATELY NEEDED

SUSHI avaIlable TUeSdayS & WedneSdayS!PRICe CHanGe: ChiCken nuggets - $3.60

PRIMARY PARENTS - PLEASE NOTE » Students are not allowed to buy directly from the

Tuckshop. All food must be pre-ordered via the classroom trays in the morning.

» Primary students must use seperate bags for Morning Tea & Lunch orders.

» Primary students cannot order ice blocks for Morning Tea.They may only be ordered for Lunch time

AUGUST

4 Vicki Wilson Cup Netball Tournament

4-5 Primary District Athletics

5-7 Volleyball Schools Cup Year 10 - 12

5-8 Yr 7 -12 Music Camp

8 EKKA Public Holiday

9 Oztag Primary Boys Classic - Yr 5 & 6

11 Future Pathway Hospital Visit

12 School of Origin Rugby League #3

IMPORTANT DATES

2017 TERM DATESPlease see the 2017 Term dates, as finalised below...

Term 1: Monday January 23 -Friday March 31

Term 2: Wednesday April 19 - Friday June 23 Term 3: Wednesday July 12 -Friday September 15

Term 4: Tuesday October 3 - Friday November 24

DENTAL VANThe Dental Van is at Mueller College for a limited time.

All Children with a Medicare Card are eligible for treatment from prep to year 10. These classes will be issued with Dental Forms.

Year 11 & 12 Students with a Health Care Card or who are Eligible for the Child Dental Benefit Scheme please come to the van to collect a form for treatment.

Please note: A PARENT IS REQUIRED TO ATTEND ALL APPOINTMENTS WITH CHILDREN UNDER 15 YEARS OF AGE.

Please return Dental Forms as soon as possible and then an appointment will be issued via class or post.

Phone 0407 699 721 Monday - Thursday if you require any more information.

The ‘Digital Avalanche’ Seminar is designed to leave parents informed & more aware of the digital world & the role it plays in their child’s life. Did you know that research indicates that

ONE in THREE parents are completely unaware of their child’s activities online?As a parent it’s easy to become overwhelmed. But the online world is continuing to evolve & change,

& it cannot be ignored. In this practical & interactive session, Nathan’s goal is not to generatefear & concern, but rather help parents increase their understanding of the complex digital

world in which their child exists operates.

Key Outcomes:-       Insights into the current & emerging online trends.

-       Understanding the current issues teens are wrestling with online.-       How parents can actively help their child continue to have a positive & safe

experience as a social media user.-      Strategies & techniques to help promote open communication &

build trust.

Nathan 'Dubsy' Want is one of Australia’s emerging voices in youth culture. For the past decade, he has

been working with young people, speaking into their world and giving them the skills and resources

to navigate life. Nathan isn’t afraid to tackle the hard conversations and challenges

in their world. He currently represents the Halogen Foundation as their 'Foundational Leadership Speaker'.

Nathan's seminars are marked with high energy, story telling, personal experience, practical steps,

and relational connections with his audience. He has a remarkable ability

to offer young people inspiring and memorable insights that will have them talking well after the session ends.

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how to navigate social media as aparent and not be swept away

GENERAL NEWS

Providing care for kids 6 weeks to Kindergarten

ENROL TODAYEARLY LEARNINGcentre @ MUELLER COLLEGE

6:30am - 6:00pm Mon to Fri | 75 Morris Rd, Rothwell 3897 2756 www.mueller.qld.edu.au/elc

Are you thinking about items for next year?

The Mueller Shop has a wide range of second hand items to meet your 2017 Prep, Primary & Secondary uniform needs.

The Mueller Shop still has some XL Primary hats available for just $8 each as new, so come in & grab a bargain.

THE MUELLER SHOP

DIGITAL AVALANCHE - PARENT INFORMATION NIGHTDear Parents and Gaurdians,

This is a reminder of next week's special evening event 'Digital Avalanche' presented by Nathan 'Dubsy' Want. Nathan is an ever-growing voice with the youth and is nationally renowned for his ability to speak into the lives of the youth about topics that deeply impact them.

This parent seminar, is to assist parents in understanding the digital world in which our children live, the challenges they face and some excellent strategies to love and parent them through this area.

Please see included flyer for more information.

Nathan is an excellent communicator and will also be providing opportunities to answer questions. He will

be speaking to our year 5's and 6's at the Launch Youth Conference that day and staying on to present to us parents that night.

This is a free event and will be held on Thursday 11th August, 7pm in MPAC

Any questions, please ask otherwise we would love to see you there!

http://www.nathanwant.com/

Chris MillsHead of Primary

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SCHOOL BASED TRAINEESHIPStudents in year 10 wishing to apply for a School Based Traineeship with Peninsula Palms in either Aged Care or Business Administration please contact Mrs Stokes in D15 or Mrs Cole in D24.

Work experience with this employer will take place from 26th to 30th September and Traineeships will begin in Term 4. Mrs ColeYouth Development Coordinator

TAFE AT SCHOOL Q&A FOR PARENTS

Dear Parent,

Whether it is a study pathway or a job opportunity, you want to do all you can to make sure your child succeeds in life.

TAFE Queensland Brisbane invites you to join us for our TAFE at School Parents Information Evenings. You will get the facts about TAFE at School so you can help your child make the right decision about which course to study, find out the benefits of a TAFE at School course and understand how you can support them while they study.

Throughout the night, we will cover a wide range of key topics including:• programs available• differences between free and fee paid programs• applying and enrolling• payment plans• pathways to further study• QCE credits

• who to notify if your child is absent• differences between VETiS programs and regular

schooling• what is expected of your child• how you can support your child• deadlines for assessments.

Bracken Ridge Campus157 Norris Road, Bracken Ridge QLD 4017Date: Monday, 22 August 2016Time: 5.45 for a 6.00 pm start Room: Polaris Restaurant, Level 2, E Block

For catering purposes, it is essential that you register your attendance for this event. Once registered, we will email you confirmation of your registration along with a room location and a link to the Campus Map. Enquires can be directed to innovations.brisbane@tafe.qld.edu.au or (07) 3244 5684.

Need advice? call 1300 710 112

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OTHER NEWS

SCHOOL OF ORIGIN

USA SPACE TOUR ART CLASSESPlease note: The USA Space Tour parent meeting will be held this Friday 5th August at 5pm in the Aerospace Room in M6.

Mr Anthony BanksTeacher - Aerospace Studies, Design, & Technology, Un-manned Aircraft & Robotics

Tour Summary US Space & Rocket Center:

5 Nights – Space Camp

Breakfast & Dinner throughout itinerary - full board at SC

Washington DC:

Both Smithsonian Air & Space Museums, Capitol Building,

Washington Mall & Museums + Monuments Nights Tour

2 Nights’ Accommodation – Twin/Triple/Quad Share

Florida

Kennedy Space Center (Admission, Lunch with an Astronaut, Up Close Tour of Cape Canaveral)

Universal Studios/Islands of Adventure (Physics program)

iFly Indoor Skydiving Experience (Physics program)

4 Nights’ Accommodation – Twin/Triple Share

Everglades Airboat Ride (environmental science, ecosystems, wildlife)

Inclusions

Return Airfares Qantas & Southwest Airlines + Taxes/Airline Surcharges/Baggage Fees

Tipping, ESTA Processing, Ground Support/transfers, Metro cards

Open to all yr 7 to yr 12 students in 2017 (note: to attend the scuba part of Space Camp, students must be 14; younger students will undertake a different activity)

See Mr Banks in M6 for an Expression of Interest form.

BRISBANE JR. THEATREBrisbane Jr. Theatre has an acting singing and dancing production class on Thursday afternoons in D29 for all students 5-18 years of age. Starting after the coming school holidays on July 14th at 3:30 after school to the end of term 3, BJT will be producing a workshop production of Shrek Jr. and will also explore numbers and scenes from Singing in the Rain our September Main Stage Holiday Show with performances at Mueller College Sept 30th and Oct 1st. The cost for being part of this class on Thursdays from 3:30-5pm each Thursday is $20 per class.

If you have questions or would like to enrol your studentcome along to the class or call Jack on 0402 320 239.

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MUELLER COMMUNITY CHURCH

COUNSELLORMCC Counsellor, Jenny Billingham is available for counselling for the Mueller Community (families, students and staff).

Please contact me on 3897 2706 or 0427 876 396 to make an appointment.

If the phone is unattended, please leave a message and I will return your call at the earliest opportunity. Jenny BillinghamCounsellor | Mueller Community Church

WALKING

We hear and read a lot now that “Sitting is the new smoking” when it comes to health. Many of us sit for quite a lot of hours in the course of our work day and our daily commute. Our leisure time is increasingly spent on smartphones and tablets if we’re not careful. We’re constantly being warned of the serious health problems arising from our inactivity.

There’s plenty of literature available showing the physical benefits of walking and exercise, but not so much on the emotional benefits.

Walking is one of the best stress relievers available to us. We experience stress from external sources – it can come from work, relationships, financial concerns, health issues, being too busy to name a few. Sometimes it comes from within us – we might have unrealistically high expectations for ourselves or we might have trouble accepting uncertainty or change in our lives. It can also be a combination of both internal and external things. Sometimes, we don’t know why we feel anxious, overwhelmed or stressed but we know we feel it.

It’s times like that when going for a walk can be really helpful. The physical activity can relieve some of the stress, but more importantly, walking allows us to think things through and helps us get our thoughts sorted and can assist us in problem solving.

For some people, walking is an inspirational activity that enables them to tap into their creativity. Beethoven, Charles Dickens and Steve Jobs were all avid walkers. Dickens was known for walking almost 50 kilometres some days and it was during these long walks that he created most of the characters in his writing.

Walking can be a great way of making the transition from work to home. If the day’s been particularly trying, going for a walk and reflecting on the events of that day, makes it easier to put off our work day and be more present with our families.

We live in a beautiful world and exploring it on foot can be very pleasurable. We get the most benefit by unplugging our devices and allowing ourselves to experience the sights, sounds of the birds, feeling of breeze, and smell of plants (wattles are out right now). We see things in our community that we miss when we’re driving around, and it can be an opportunity to meet our neighbours.

Walking’s not going to solve all of our problems, but it goes a long way toward helping us feel better, manage stress and anxiety and improving our health generally.

THOUGHTS FROM JENNY...

7 5 M O R R I S R O A D , R O T H W E L L Q L D www.mueller.church

Topic: Seeking Allah, Knowing God

6PM / MPAC / LEVEL 3EVENING WORSHIP SERVICE DR MARK DURIE

11.30AM / MPAC / LEVEL 2

Short reports from the field

FELLOWSHIP LUNCH

DR MARK DURIE

K E Y N O T E S P E A K E R

DR MARK DURIE — Theologian, Anglican Pastor, human rights activist, an internationally respected speaker, researcher, analyst of Islam and its impact on Christian communities; author of ‘Which God?’, ‘The Third Choice’, and ‘Liberty to the Captives’.

Books will be available for purchase.

Topic: The Ripening Harvest: Islamic Revival and implications for Christian MissionQ&A session / Child minding available Supper provided

7PM / MPAC / LEVEL 4DR MARK DURIE

S A T 2 0 A U G U S T

Topic: Freedom from fear

9.30AM / MPAC / LEVEL 3FAMILY WORSHIP SERVICE DR MARK DURIE

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MISSIONS

CONFERENCE2016

SAFETY POLICIES

BACKPACK SAFETYKidshealth.org

Backpacks come in all sizes, colours, fabrics, and shapes and help kids of all ages express their own personal sense of style. And when used properly, they're incredibly handy. Compared with shoulder bags, messenger bags, or purses, backpacks are better because the strongest muscles in the body — the back and the abdominal muscles — support the weight of the packs.

When worn correctly, the weight in a backpack is evenly distributed across the body, and shoulder and neck injuries are less common than if someone carried a briefcase or purse.

As practical as backpacks are, though, they can strain muscles and joints and may cause back pain if they're too heavy or are used incorrectly. Here's how to help kids find the right backpack.

Although many factors can lead to back pain — increased participation in sports or exercise, poor posture while sitting, and long periods of inactivity — some kids have backaches because they're lugging around their entire locker's worth of books, school supplies, and assorted personal items all day long. Most doctors and physical therapists recommend that kids carry no more than 10% to 15% of their body weight in their packs.

When a heavy weight, such as a backpack filled with books, is incorrectly placed on the shoulders, the weight's force can pull a child backward. To compensate, a child may bend forward at the hips or arch the back, which can cause the spine to compress unnaturally. The heavy weight might cause some kids to develop shoulder, neck, and back pain.

Read entire article: http://kidshealth.org/parent/positive/learning/backpack.html

Traffic in the streets surrounding Mueller College is very heavy in the mornings and afternoons. For this reason, we would like to remind parents to be extra vigilant in regard to obeying the traffic rules. Common areas of concern are: • Do not park across driveways• Do not impede the flow of traffic – DO NOT QUEUE ONTO MORRIS RD

• Obey the law in regard to parking close to street corners• Do not park where there is a yellow line on the edge of the road• Obey the 40kph speed limit in front of the College at all times• Observe the ‘No Parking’ signed area along Morris Rd – adjacent to Langtree Park for the times specified. STUDENT VEHICLES/ PARKING

STREET TRAFFIC ISSUES

SUPERVISION POLICY EXTRACTSupervision of students at school includes before school, recess and lunch breaks, and after school.

However, parents are reminded that staff members are not rostered for duty until 8:00am each morning. Parents are discouraged from sending their children to school before this time.

Staff members are also rostered to undertake supervision

until 3:30pm each day. Parents are requested to ensure that their children have been collected or have left the school grounds by this time.

Parents wishing their children to be at school outside the hours of teacher supervision provided may avail themselves of the fee-for-service arrangement of after- or before-school care provided by OSHC staff (Outside School Hours Care).

STUDENT VEHICLES/ PARKINGStudents driving to school must provide the Front Office with vehicle registration number and photocopy of drivers licence. Student cars should be parked in Morris Road or surrounding roads. Student parking is not allowed on the school campus.

Vehicles must not be used during the school day; drivers must travel on school buses for activities outside the campus.

Written authorisation is required for taking other students in vehicles. To transport siblings to or from school, a driver must submit written approval from the parents.

In the case of students outside the family, written approvals must be submitted from the parents of both the driver and the student/s.