ISSUE #3 12th February 2015

CHANGE

There is always great excitement, a

little trepidation and a sense of

nervousness when something new is

about to start.

For three weeks now the Year 7

students have proudly worn their High

School uniforms. They are adjusting to

a change of pace, procedures and

expectations when moving from one

sub-school to another. They are

excited about the variety of subjects,

moving around the school by

themselves, accessing the canteen

when they like and enjoying the

different opportunities they have,

especially in the practical subjects

such as Art, Drama, Industrial

Technology and Music. Their Form

teachers speak very fondly of them

already and have been encouraged by

their mature attitudes and willingness

to support and welcome new students

into the school.

In just over a week they will head off

on camp to Luther Heights for three

days of fabulous activities and great

fun as they get to know their teachers

and each other just a little better.

One of the focus times on camp is the

devotions and Bible teaching

segments that occur each morning

and evening. This year Mrs Fowles

will be sharing the Gospel with the

students, and for some this will be a

first as she introduces them to the

Good news of Jesus Christ and His

gift of Salvation.

Term one has begun at a cracking

pace for staff and students alike with

much already happening across the

school.

We as a school feel blessed by the

quality of teachers that God has

brought to work here in 2015. Staff

who have a passion for seeing our

students reach their potential and

grow them to all God wants them to

be. Staff are available to you should

you have a concern or question that

needs to be answered about your

child.

Before we know it these same Year 7

students will be on the stage, shaking

hands as they graduate Year 12 and

our junior Primary students will be the

ones moving into the Middle School.

Until then, let’s enjoy what 2015 has

to offer.

In this issue

Important Dates

Primary News

Voc Ed News

Other News

Safety Policies

Front Office

3897 2990

Primary Absentee

3897 2793

Secondary Absentee

3897 2792

Phone Numbers

Liz Scheu - Head of Middle School

Luther Heights Campground

FEBRUARY

12-14 Feb Biology Camp

18 Feb Immunisation Round 1 - Yr. 8

20-22 Feb Secondary Sports Camp

20-22 Feb Music Camp

20-22 Feb Art Incursion Camp

23-25 Feb Yr. 7 Camp

27 Feb Secondary District Swimming

MARCH

2-3 Mar Yr. 12 VET Students Set Plan

Interviews

6 Mar Yr. 11 Film Night

9 Mar Secondary CSSA Swimming

13 Mar Yr. 12 Film Night

16-18 Mar Yr. 8 Camp

27 Mar-1 Apr Block Exams

31 Mar Primary Cross Country

APRIL

1 Apr Last Day of Term 1

MegaChapel 11am - All Welcome

ends 12:30pm

1 Apr Primary Parent Teacher Interviews

1pm - 5pm

IMPORTANT DATES TUCKSHOP

PRIMARY STUDENTS

The Tuckshop is open five days a week, from 8.30am till

1.30pm. Parents are encouraged to join our voluntary

workers who make this service available for students

TUCKSHOP HELP NEEDED

Helping out in the Tuckshop is a great way to meet

other parents and give a much needed service to the

College. Contact Angie Tester in 3897 2766 if you are

free to help. Morning Tea & lunch are provided for

volunteers. Volunteers are desperately needed for

Tuesdays & Fridays.

Monday 16th February - Friday 20th February

Mon: Lee, Julie, Glad

Tue: Emily, Leni, CJ

Wed: Bridgette, Jean, Kathleen

Thu: Ruth, Elizabeth, Melanie

Fri: Helen, Dila, Desleigh, HELP NEEDED

Please note: Primary students are not allowed to buy

directly from the Tuckshop. All food must be pre-ordered

via the classroom tuckshop trays in the morning.

Primary students are not allowed to order ice blocks for

Morning Tea. These may be ordered for Lunch time

only.

Parents please note:

The area across the road from

the school entrance (on Morris

Rd.) is a NO STANDING

ZONE.

Please do not park here, to

ensure the children's safety

and to eliminate the possibility

of a parking fine.

NO STANDING ZONE

PRIMARY NEWS

BRISBANE ROAR ACTIVE PROGRAM

The Roar Active Program includes 4 weekly coaching sessions | Pauls Roar inflatable field | Pauls Supporters pack

Venue: Mueller College

Dates: 4 Tuesday’s 17/2, 24/2, 3/3 & 10/3

Times: 7:25am - 8:25am on the school oval

Grades: Preps - Year 7

Cost: $49 per child

The Roar Active Program is a unique way to learn from the champions and get active while having fun! We offer

highly skilled coaches and a structured program that caters to a variety of age groups and skill levels. Don’t forget to

bring a snack, water bottle, sunscreen, a hat and running shoes!

For enquiries please contact Rozanne Burley on 0448 136 986 or rap@brisbaneroar.com.au Enter online at

www.roaractive.com.au

NAB AFL AUSKICK

NAB AFL Auskick is running at your school now!

Where: Redcliffe Tigers JAFC (McGahey Street, Rothwell)

When: First session is on Saturday 28th February 2015

Time: 8:00 – 9:00am

Length of program: 8 Weeks* (*Weather permitting)

Cost: $70

Register & Pay online by Sunday 22nd

February, to receive 4 complimentary tickets* (2 adults & 2 children) for a

selected match to see the mighty Brisbane Lions in action at The Gabba.

*Selected matches only, subject to availability.

For more information visit aflauskick.com.au or call 3865 8700.

SALT is kicking off for 2015 on Saturday 14th February.

Sports include: Athletics, Touch, Basketball, Soccer, Little

All Rounders (age 4-7), Netball and Boxing Cardio Fitness

(Parents can join in on this) all for $6.50 per 1hr session.

(Commitment per term).

Registrations at Primary Office or phone 0422358050

SALT - NO LIMITS INC.

VOC ED NEWS

SCHOOL BASED TRAINEESHIPS 2015 - INFORMATION NIGHTS

Metro North Hospital and Health Service

Redcliffe/Caboolture/Kilcoy Hospitals & Subacute & Ambulatory Services

Student & Parent Information Session

Are you in Year 11 and interested in a Traineeship in Health services? Then register your interest to attend one of

our School Based Traineeship Information nights. *Students are welcome at either site that is suitable for both

parents and students.

Where: Caboolture Hospital | Education & Skills Centre When: Thursday 19th February

Time: 6-8pm RSVP: Wednesday 18th February

Or

Where: Redcliffe Hospital | Education Centre When: Tuesday 24th February

Time: 6-8pm RSVP: Monday 23rd February

***Booking is essential*** to register contact: Coordinator - Training & Education | Kylie Boccuzzi: 3883 7627

Information Night covers Traineeships in:

Health Services Assistant (Assistant in Nursing) | Aged Care | Business Administration | Allied Health Assistance |

Dental Assisting | **NEW** Business Administration (Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Health Unit)

Contact Mrs Cole in D15 for further information Youth Development Coordinator | Mueller College Australian Training Company | Queensland Government

NAVY Defence Force Work Placement Applications CLOSE 16th FEBRUARY.

See Mrs Cole in D15 for application details. You don’t have much time left to apply!

ARMY Defence Force Work Placement Applications CLOSE 20

th MARCH.

See Mrs Cole in D15 for application details.

Numbers are limited for both Navy and Army and you must complete an online application for each.

Mrs Cole Youth Development Coordinator

HEALTH SERVICES TRAINEESHIPS

DEFENCE PLACEMENTS

OTHER NEWS

ART CLASSES

VACANCY

School Crossing Supervisors

Casual positions exist for School Crossing

Supervisors at multiple schools throughout the region.

School Crossing Supervisor positions are for up to 5

days per week on a roster. Remuneration $27.49 per

hour. Contact the Brisbane North Road Safety Office

for more information

Phone: 3863 9873

Email: zillmere_road_safety@tmr.qld.gov.au

Please note: This is not a vacancy at Mueller College

Yr. 10, 11 & 12 STUDENTS

Fully qualified, experienced and registered Secondary teacher available for Senior English tutoring.

If some extra help is needed in English to achieve your best possible result I may just be able to assist.

Book in early to attain your goal.

Cost:

$50/hr (this incl. correction of drafts between visits)

$55/hr (if I come to you)

Contact Hilda Jose on 0437 239 603

TUITION IN ENGLISH

MCC COUNSELLOR

COUNSELLOR

Mueller Community Church has appointed Jennifer Billingham (Master of Counselling, Diploma of Counselling, Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors, Diploma of Ministry, Qld Institute of Clinical Pastoral Education), as a Counsellor.

Jenny is available to serve the needs of Mueller College staff, students, and parents.

She can be contacted for consultation on 3897 2706.

SAFETY POLICIES

SUN SAFETY

We wish to ensure that all children are protected from the harmful effects of the sun. In accordance with our

SunSmart Policy, Mueller College seeks to:

encourage all parents and staff to act as positive role models for children in all aspects of SunSmart behaviour;

encourage students and staff to wear hats that protect the face, neck and ears, and SPF 30+ broad-spectrum,

water-resistant sunscreen, when involved in outdoor activities;

encourage students without adequate sun protection to use shaded or covered areas at recess and lunch times; and

encourage the use of appropriate swimsuits during aquatic activities and the wearing of sunglasses for outdoor

lessons.

MOBILE PHONES

SOCIAL NETWORKING POLICY

Policy: All student mobile phones must be handed in to Student Services N Block (secondary) or Primary

Admin Office (primary) at start of school day and collected at the end of the day.

The school accepts no responsibility for replacing lost, stolen or damaged mobile phones.

The school accepts no responsibility for students who lose or have their mobile phones stolen while travelling to and

from school.

Phones should be clearly marked with the name of the owner.

Unacceptable Use

It should be noted that it is a criminal offence to use mobile phones to menace, harass or offend another per-

son. Students who use their phones to engage in personal attacks, harass another person, or post private infor-

mation about another person using SMS messages, taking or sending photos or objectionable images or bullying

other students, or who use vulgar, derogatory or obscene language while using a mobile phone will have their

phones confiscated for a period decided by the Head of College. Students should note that, in extreme cases, the

school may consider it appropriate to involve the police.

Students found in possession of a mobile phone during school hours will face disciplinary action and confiscation of

the phone.

Students should not phone parents or guardians requesting to go home or be picked up from school. Such requests

should be made through staff at Student Services N Block or the Primary Admin office.

It is a condition of enrolment or continued enrolment at Mueller College that students adhere to the following

boundaries in regard to computer use of social networking sites and electronic media: Students must demonstrate

respect to others and their school.

Students must not make any comment on social networking sites (whether the profile or user-generated content is

identifiably theirs or belonging to someone else) or any other digital media including email that targets any Mueller

College student or staff person with perceived negative intent, or undermines the name and/or good work of the

school.

Current social networking sites and digital media forms would include, but not be limited to:

Myspace, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, email, text messaging, all mobile content – all texting and

mobile transmission of photos, as well as mobile platforms of social networking sites.

BUS SAFETY CODE

SAFE BUS BEHAVIOUR – (To be reinforced by Parents please)

BEHAVIOUR

ACTIONS REQUIRED

Respect other people and property

Treat other people and their possessions with respect.

Follow the teacher & driver’s directions without argument.

Do not cause damage to the bus in any way.

Wait for the bus in an orderly manner

Wait well back from the bus (2m+) until it stops.

Stand quietly without calling out or shouting.

DO NOT play with balls on footpath.

Do not push other people in the line.

Whilst on the bus, conduct yourself in an orderly manner

STUDENTS SHOULD:

Always follow instructions from the teacher/ driver about safety on the bus.

Sit properly on a seat if one is available (in an allocated seat if directed by the teacher/ driver).

Stay seated – do not move around the bus.

Always wear a seat belt if bus fitted with seat belts.

Store bags under the seat or in appropriate luggage areas.

Speak quietly and not create unnecessary noise. STUDENTS SHOULD NOT:

Bully other students.

Place feet on the seat.

Fight, spit or use offensive language.

Throw any article around or from the bus.

Consume food or drink (except water).

Allow any part of their body to protrude out of the bus windows.

Stand forward of the front seat.

Use designated stops Get on and get off the bus at the correct designated stop.

When getting off the bus, do so in an orderly manner

Wait until the bus stops before standing to get off.

Get off the bus in a quiet and orderly fashion.

When you get off the bus, take two (2) big steps away from the bus.

If an article is dropped under the bus DO NOT retrieve it.

Never cross the road in front of or behind the bus; wait until the bus has moved away and it is safe to cross the road.

In case of an emergency or a breakdown, follow the driver’s directions

Wait until the bus stops before standing to get off.

Leave the bus in a quiet and orderly fashion.

Wait in the area indicated by the driver.

DANGER: If you can touch the bus, the driver may not see you and you are in danger.

NOTES:

1. If at possible – children NOT to cross road after getting off bus (try to drop off/pick up on same side as bus). 2. If not possible – teach child how & where to cross road, for example: (a) after bus has moved away, look to the right, then left, then right again - and then cross if clear; (b) if possible use Lights / Pedestrian crossings to cross road). 3. Continually reinforce rules. 4. Be alert to non-regular situations – for example, if raining & parent stops on opposite side of road to usual.