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TECHNOLOGY, HERE TO STAY...Mueller FETEFete CompetitionsImportant DatesGeneral News2016 FETE SponsorsOther NewsMCC
ISSUE #136th May 2016
IN THIS ISSUE
PHONE NUMBERS Front Office 3897 2990
Primary Absentee3897 2793
Secondary Absentee3897 2792
Ben Stiller - Head of Senior School
Latest statistics reveal that half of all children under 8 (and 40% of 2-4 year olds) have access to a smartphone, iPad or some mobile device. 78% of teens now have a cell phone, with almost half (47%) of those being smartphones. One in four teens (23%) have a tablet computer. 91% post a photo of themselves, 71% post their school name, 92% post their real name to the profile they use most often, 82% post their birth date, 24% post videos of themselves. Over 95% of teenagers use or access Facebook.
As all of these technologies become more prevalent and necessary, few people would debate the necessity of students becoming skilled, savvy users of technology. What is often overlooked is intentional training in balance. Our children need help to practise moderating the use of media. And it starts in the HOME. As parents we need to be equipping ourselves in the use of this technology and correctly modelling responsible use in order to adequately educate and maintain balance in its use, and minimise the inherent risks associated with the digital world.
Each year Mueller plays it’s part in partnering with parents and families, in the education of students in technology. Not only are students engaging with it in their day to day learning, but they receive intentional curriculum in becoming responsible digital citizens. Currently this is being taught across both Primary and Secondary year levels. We recognise the knowledge deficit many parents find themselves in also with such a quick uptake in the use of new technologies,
and through a number of ways offer support to you also. A fantastic resource we have advertised before is called e-Quipped www.e-quipped.com.au. e-Quipped is an interactive and information based website designed to “partner with parents for good” in the critical work of maximising safety and learning opportunities, while minimising the risks to our children as they engage with technology. Articles on e-Quipped address a myriad of modern issues, from cyber-parenting to sexting. Good news about kids and technology also gets published. Articles cover cutting-edge research on the personal and academic benefits of technology, what’s right about social media, and great parenting/family apps: • Protecting Your Kids from Online Dangers: Spying or Educating?• How to rein in media usage• Rethinking Technology Bans• Security settings and parental controls on your devices• There’s a Sneaky App for That – Parent Alert• The Most Important App You (Should) Own• Building fences in Cyberspace
If you find that you are feeling un-equipped or overwhelmed with the technology that surrounds you, e-Quipped is a great place to start. Later this term we will also be running some afternoon workshops for parents and families which will look at the effective use of iPads and phones, and managing them in the home. Information will go out shortly with more details of these sessions.
CAKE DECORATING CONTEST
Age Categories
Primary: Prep - Yr.3 | Yr.4 - Yr.6 Secondary: Yr.7 - Yr.9 | Yr. 10 - Yr.12
Have fun and decorate a cake or cupcakes!
Bring your cake & $2 entry fee to the Library by Friday 13th May
Any cake may be used only the decorating is judged.
Note: If you’d like your cake returned, please collect it from the display on Fete day, before 5pm. Any unclaimed cakes will be donated. Remember to label the underside with your name & class,
as well as any containers used.
All entries will be displayed on Level 2 of MPAC, along with the competition winners, on Fete day. Prizes will be handed out in school, following the Fete.
GREAT PRIZES TO BE WON!
Colouring In Competition
GREAT PRIZES TO BE WON!
Students please return your completed picture with
50c Entry Fee to your Teacher by Friday 6th May (1 week before the Fete).
All entries will be displayed on Level 2 of MPAC, along with the
competition winners, on Fete day.
Prizes will be handed out in school, following the Fete.
Award Categories
Prep Year 1 Year 2
Years 3 & 4 Years 5 & 6
PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION
Age Categories
Years 1-3 | Years 4-6 | Years 7–9 | Years 10–12
Submit your 6x4 photo (loose, unframed) to the Library, by Monday 9th May, along with a $1 Entry Fee per photo.
Please make sure the back of your photo is labelled with name & class.
All entries will be displayed on Level 2 of MPAC, along with the competition winners, on Fete day. Prizes will be handed out in school, following the Fete.
Best Dressed Teddy Competition
Prep to Year 2
Students please bring your Best Dressed Teddy and $1 Entry fee to the Library by Thursday 12th May
Judging will take place prior to the Fete and winners will be displayed on Fete day, along with all entries.
Prizes will be given to students the following week at school!
There will be prizes awarded for
1st place | 2nd place | Encouragement Award Please note: Whilst all care is taken, we can accept no responsibility for any missing or lost items. Please do not take your teddies from the display on Fete day, they will be returned to class the following week. Please clearly attach your child’s name & class to the back of the teddy with a safety pin.
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.
ROSTER
Monday 9th May | Friday 13th May
Mon: Julie, Glad, Geoff
Tue: Emily, Misty, Help Needed
Wed: Bridgette, Jean, Kathleen
Thu: Kara, Michelle, Serna
Fri: Dila, Desleigh, Jean, Help Needed
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 are not allowed to order ice blocks for Morning Tea. They may only be ordered for Lunch time.
MAY
6 May Year 11 Film Night
9 May Secondary CSSA Cross Country
9 May Primary CSSA Cross Country - Ipswich
9 May Yr11 & 12 Geography Excursion
10-12 May NAPLAN
11-13 May Year 8 Camp - Burleigh
12 May Yr 11&12 Drama: Much Ado About Nothing
13 May District Cross Country
13 May Yr 12 Film Night
16 May Yr 7-12 Mathematics Tournament
17 May Art GOMA Excursion
17 May Yr 8-10 Arts rotation - Taste of Africa
18 May Primary District Cross Country
18 May 2nd Round Immunisation for Yr ‘s 7 & 8
IMPORTANT DATES
THE SCHOOL LOCKER
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
GENERAL NEWS
USA SPACE CAMP TRIP
DENTAL VAN NEWS
Next year Mueller College will be doing a USA Space Tour.
For further detailed information please head over to the MUROC Facebook page.
To register your interest please contact Mr Banks via email [email protected] or ph: 3897 2749.
Mr Anthony BanksTeacher - Aerospace Studies, Design, & Technology, Unmanned Aircraft & Robotics
NAPLANNAPLAN will run for all Year 3, 5, 7 and 9 students on Tuesday the 10th to Thursday the 12th of May.
All students will need the following supplies:
• 2 HB or 2B pencils (mechanical pencils are not permitted)
• A sharpener• A rubber• A calculator
Students will be permitted to take in a water bottle.
We wish our students all the best as they undertake these external exams.
Mrs ScheuHead of Middle School
YEAR 8 CAMPAll students going on the Year 8 camp are to meet on Level 2 of MPAC on Wednesday morning.
Please take all luggage inside and gather there whereForm teachers will meet you and mark the rolls before being given instructions to board the bus.
Mrs ScheuHead of Middle School
DINNER AND A SHOW! Fancy a night out? Want a good reason to get dressed up? Come to The Five Stones Winter Dinner Concert. Enjoy a two course dinner while treated to a night of the musical show tunes.
Practice for the formal? A great night with friends? Tables seat ten so organise a group! Tickets are only $35. Go to www.fivestones.com.au and book now!
Simon RatcliffeHead of English and the Arts, Artistic Director of Five Stones Productions
The 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 a dental form. Year 10 and 11 students with a Health Care card or who are eligible for the Child Dental Benefit Scheme please come to the Dental Van for a form.
A parent will need to attend with any child under 15 years of age.
Please return dental consent forms as soon as possible and then an appointment will be issued via class.
Please ring 0407 699 721 Monday to Thursday if you require any further information.
SEWERS WANTED!We're needing a team of sewers who can come and help make some costumes (like the one below) for the Primary Musical "The Little Mermaid". At this stage we would only like adults to help please.
This will be happening every Wednesday afternoon in D23, from 3:10pm until 4:30pm beginning on the 4th of May.
You only need to have basic sewing skills and a willingness to be part of a team. Sewing machines will be supplied.
If you're interested please email Kimberley Phillips at [email protected] for further details.
ART/CRAFT HELPERSThis term we will be holding a musical art support group and we’re needing some volunteers to help out with this process (grandparents and friends are most welcome) to paint/create props/sets and some costume materials for the Musical. There will be items like Jelly fish, fish on sticks, sting rays and lobsters to start with. You will be working alongside Liat Ham our Primary Art teacher who will be coordinating and demonstrating what to do along with other Primary Teachers from Mueller. You won’t need to be an expert, just have a willingness to learn and be part of a team.
This support group will be held every Tuesday afternoon fortnightly beginning the 20th of April in weeks: 2,4,6,8,10 from 3:30pm - 5:30pm or whatever time you can commit to.
If you’d like to or you know of someone who’d be interested can please email Liat Ham [email protected]
WINTER CLOTHINGTHE MUELLER SHOP
We have in stock 2nd hand Prep and Primary jackets, Primary trackpants, Secondary wool jumpers, Secondary jackets and trackpants as well as Trousers to meet the needs of students over winter. Remember if you are after a specific item in a certain size please email us & we will let you know when an item that meets your needs arrives for sale.
OPENING HOURS
Tuesday: 8am till 11amThursday: 8am till 11am
Phone: 3897 2767 Email: [email protected]
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FETE HELPERS NEEDED!Just over a week until the Fete and we need volunteers for the stalls. The Fete is a huge community event and can only happen with many volunteer hours by parents and staff.
Please give some time in helping out on Saturday May 14, anytime from 11am.
Just email me through this link [email protected], give me your name and the time you can help.
Thanks for your help,
Paul ValeseHead of College
2016 FETE SPONSORSPLATINUM SPONSORS
PLATINUM SPONSORS
www.mycakelady.com.au | 26 Ashmole Rd, Redcliffe QLD 4020 | Phone: 0439718150 | [email protected]
Unique By DesignWestfield North Lakes
07 3491 8888
GOLD SPONSORSHIP
SILVER SPONSORSHIP
BRONZE SPONSORSHIP
OTHER NEWS
BJTBJT is excited to announce it’s newest musical theatre workshop “Beauty and the Beast” for students 5-18 years of age on Thursday Afternoons from 3:30-5:00pm weekly during the School terms.
This workshop explores the acting, singing and dancing of Beauty and the Beast scenes and songs each week and culminates with a workshop presentation to parents at the end of 3rd Term.
Students learn skills in performance and build fun characters as well as grow in confidence and communication skills.
Students can enter at any time into the class which costs $20 per class or the cumulative of $200 for 10 week term. Brisbane Jr. Theatre holds workshops on Fridays as well and produces 4 major productions each year during the school holidays. The next BJT production is “Thoroughly Modern Millie” which runs July 1st and 2nd and auditions in early June.
For more information go to www.brisbanejuniortheatre.com
ART CLASSES
MUELLER COMMUNITY CHURCH
ALL WELCOME
COUNSELLORPlease Note: Jenny will be on leave from 6th May until 8th June
MCC Counsellor, Jenny Billingham is available for counselling for the Mueller Community (Families, students and staff).
Please contact Jenny on 3897 2706 or 0427 876 396 to make an appointment.
If the phone is unattended, please leave a message and Jenny will return your call at the earliest opportunity. Jenny BillinghamCounsellor | Mueller Community Church
MUELLER COMMUNITY CHURCH
