Connections for over the holidays! ENJOY time with your child!!! Do you feel loved when someone offers to take you out for a coffee? Or what about if they clean your house? Maybe if they straight out let you know that they love you? Knowing someone’s love language allows us …
Do you feel loved when someone offers to take you out for a coffee? Or what about if they clean your house? Maybe if they straight out let you know that they love you? Knowing someone’s love language allows us the secret to making the people we care about know that we love them. What about your kids? How do they express and receive love?
As we head into the holidays and time with our families, consider how you can let your children know how you feel about them. If your child responds to words of affirmation, actions will not speak louder than words. Just by hearing the words ‘I love you’ can instantly make them feel loved. The words of affirmation child loves to be complimented and to hear that they are doing a good job and how. Maybe write them a note and let them know that you love them and what it is that you love about them.
A quality time person feels loved when they have your undivided attention. Nothing says ‘I love you’ like sitting down with them and asking them how they are. You may like to consider taking your child/ren out for a milkshake or baby chino, just you and them, or setting aside a time when they can choose the activity. It doesn’t have to cost a thing, even a walk or a trip to the park. Either way it’s about saying I’m making time to for you.
Perhaps your child responds well to receiving gifts. This does not necessarily mean that you need to be continually buying them things to let them know that you love them. This child loves the thoughtfulness and care behind a gift, so it may be picking a flower for them or making them something simple such as a card or scrap book of memories. Even though it may drive you crazy at times, let your child keep mementos from special occasions like napkins or stones. Whatever it may be, it’s simply something that says I was thinking about you.
If your child is an acts of service person then hopefully they will recognise your love for them every day in all that you do for them! But acts of service does not necessarily mean you have to do everything for them. Make your acts of service personal to this child. Perhaps cooking their favourite meal just for them or help them out with their assigned chore. You might like to work on building something together. This child feels loved when you take the time to do something as an act of love specifically for them.
To the child who experiences love through physical touch it’s pretty straightforward – nothing says I love you like cuddles, kisses, back rubs or holding their hand. But what about as your child becomes a teenager and suddenly your kisses and hugs seem unwanted or awkward to them? Especially in public! Because this child still experiences love by physical touch it’s important not to stop doing these things, but instead keep it age appropriate. When you are talking to your child sit next to them, maybe put your arm around them or rub them on the back. Physical presence is vital for this child.
To find out more about the 5 love languages, or to take the quiz to find out what your child’s love language is go to http://www.5lovelanguages.com/
I thought I’d include a link to ‘5 Principles to Stay Safe Online’ resource for parents that you can share.
I’d also like to include a link to ‘Parent Cyber Safety Hub’ program. I have personally completed training through Parent Hub and highly recommend it.
The Power of Listening
Ring a bell, a wind chime, or anything else that creates a long trailing sound. Ask each child to listen, and silently raise their hand when they can no longer hear the sound. After the ringing ends, ask the children to continue listening to any other sounds they can hear for the next minute. When the minute ends, go around the room asking everyone to tell you what sounds they heard.
Reach Out Worry Time Helps control anxiety by scheduling worry so that it is confined to a specific time each day. (Free)
MindShift Includes strategies to relax and develop more helpful ways of thinking. (Free)
UniThrive Includes self-care notices, gratitude and a relaxation centre (free).
@ppreciate Promotes good self-esteem and positive communication between young people.
Bully Beater Assists teenagers to develop the skills needed to overcome a bully.
Friend Maker Assists teenagers to develop skills needed to make and keep a friend.
Have a safe and happy Christmas and we look forward to 2023!
End of Year Events As another school year comes to a close, I would like to congratulate all of our senior students. It has been …
As another school year comes to a close, I would like to congratulate all of our senior students. It has been a rewarding year and a delight to work alongside each student. It has been a busy close to another academic year, with many special events taking place. The following are some highlights.
The secondary Awards Night was a time of celebration, for students and families, of individual achievements for the academic year.
Of special mention are our trophy recipients as follows:
Christlikeness Award: Georgia Devine & Yafet Muluberhan
Dux: Florentina Mariuta
Principals Award: Ella Harbourn
Christlikeness Award: Zoe Harwood & Sean Menkens
Dux: April Holmes
Principals Award: Kashish Kashish
Vocational Excellence Award: Abbey Sullivan
Christlikeness Awards: Abigail Devine & Joel Mitchell
Dux: Taimen Leau
Principals Award: Malvika Naidu
The Tierney Learning Enrichment Inspiration Award: Cooper Clark
Vocational Excellence Award: Zacary Brown
Senior Female Sports Person of the Year: Tayla Pinder
Senior Male Sports Person of the Year: Ethan Jackson
Congratulations to all our awards recipients and to every senior student on their achievements, of whom we are very proud as they continue to work towards everything that God intends them to be.
We have also welcomed in our new student leadership for 2023. A very warm congratulations to the following students.
College Captains: Ezekiel Crawford & Georgette Grounds
College Vice Captains: Kashish Kashish & Lily Robertson
Arts Captains: Shania Dean, Belle Doolan & Cambria Rivers
Outreach Captains: Isabelle Rose Abolins & Sandy Marsh
Community Captains: Megan Ballantine, Elisabeth Blandford & Isaac Prevett
Academic Captains: Zoe Harwood, Charlotte Rauwendaal & Max Williams
Joshua Sports House Captains: Hudson Hunt & Rachel Swinn
Samuel Sports House Captains: Helena Costin & Eligh Goodwin
We have farewelled the graduating “Class of 2022” who have been a wonderful class of seniors to work alongside. It’s been a huge journey, totalling thirteen years of formal education. There have been countless extracurricular activities that have formed a well-rounded experience of school life combined with the huge task of completing senior school. I have once again admired the resilience of our graduates who have had the determination to push through to the end of Year 12. Well done graduates! And, a special mention to all our families and the PCC team, who have contributed to the journey of each young person as they embark of life after school! We pray they seek God’s direction to lead their future paths.
To finish, we celebrated with the Year 12 formal at Sirromet Winery on Friday 18th November. It was a wonderful evening of celebration, as I’m sure you can see from the photos.
After a very busy and productive academic year for all, happy summer holidays!
Prayers for a blessed Christmas season with your families and I very much look forward to seeing you all in 2023.
May God bless you and keep you so abundantly,
Mrs Rebecca Wallis
Coordinator of Senior College
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In Sync Kids OT have a satellite clinic within Parklands Christian College providing private Occupational Therapy Services specifically to students of the school. In Sync Kids Occupational Therapy specialises in sensory integration and neurodevelopment. Kelsey Hackett is the Occupational Therapist and point of contact for the satellite clinic within Parklands Christian College.
Kelsey Hackett has experience working as a paediatric occupational therapist since 2015 in the United States and has relocated to Brisbane in 2021. She has her Bachelors of Psychology and Master of Occupational Therapy degree. She has worked in the clinic-based and school-based settings with children of all ages and a wide range of diagnoses for the past 7 years.
For any additional information regarding Occupational Therapy services, please contact Kelsey Hackett kelsey.hackett@insynckidsot.com and feel free to look at the In Sync Kids OT website for more information http://www.insynckidsot.com
Does your child experience difficulties in any of the following areas?
If so it may be the result of an underlying speech and language difficulty. Speech Pathologists study, diagnose and treat communication disorders, including difficulties with speaking, listening, understanding language, reading, writing, social skills, stuttering and using voice. Speech Pathologists assess and provide life improving treatment, support and care.
Michelle Sparg is an independent, mobile, private certified practicing Speech-Language Pathologist with 24 years of generalised and highly specialist experience having worked with Kindy, Primary and Secondary Students.
Michelle Sparg, a certified practicing Speech-Language Pathologist, is in her 9th year of working successfully at our school alongside students, parents, teachers and learning support staff to maximise learning potential within the classroom.
For further information on this highly valued service currently offered at our College, please contact Michelle Sparg on sparg4@bigpond.com or 0435492716.
Moon Lee Tae Kwon Do classes have started up again in the school hall (BSC) on Mondays 3.30 – 4.30 pm.
New students and previous students are welcome.
For more information phone the instructor, Colin Garrick (8th Dan Black Belt 45 years experience teaching) Ph: 0438 865 800 or the Club Office: 1300 101 303
2022 – The Year That Was Wow, how this year has flown by! It seemed like just the other day I was welcoming this year’s …
Wow, how this year has flown by! It seemed like just the other day I was welcoming this year’s Prep students and parents to the school for the first time. By the time you read this article the academic year will be finished and Christmas soon upon you.
Can I say we have had a much better year than 2021 with less COVID interruptions and quarantine or working from home throughout this year! We certainly have learned to adapt, be flexible and just make it happen.
I wish to take this opportunity, to thank the amazing Primary Staff (teachers and teacher aides) for their tremendous effort, dedication, kindness, care and support again this year!
Apart from all the ‘usual’ fun class teaching, sporting carnivals and great events, here are some features and highlights for the year:
In preparing for 2023, can we please ask that you allow the teachers, who only want the BEST for and who know your child here at school, to place them in the care of the right teacher next year? This ‘student placement process’ is taken very seriously and is extremely inclusive and involved taking into consideration factors like: academic ability & rigour, student & teacher personalities & character, social / behavioural and emotional factors, friendships, gender ratios etc.!
In the New Year, students will receive an informative “Welcome Letter” from their new 2023 class teacher notifying them as to which class they will be in. Thank you for not putting in any requests for staff or students and for your understanding, support and assistance in this regard.
Thank you everyone for your flexibility, understanding and support in making it through 2022. We wish you everything of the very best for the Christmas Season and an enjoyable, safe holiday!
I will miss seeing you all on Monday the 23rd January 2023 for the start of a fantastic New Year.
Until next we meet, blessings
Grant Jakins (Mr. J)
Our library volunteers who had contributed for five or more days throughout the year, had a Thank You celebration. Each child received a small gift …
Our library volunteers who had contributed for five or more days throughout the year, had a Thank You celebration. Each child received a small gift of a book, a ball or a drink bottle, and enjoyed chips, chocolate and candy canes.
Throughout 2022, 127 children offered their assistance in the library, either shelving, labelling, sharpening pencils, stamping books, manning the Circulation Desk, tidying or helping make displays. Thank you, wonderful children, your work is always appreciated.
2022 Top Borrowers:
Blessings for you and your family this Christmas from the Library staff, Emma and Aaron.
Dear Parklands Community, At the conclusion of the 2022 Academic Year, and the start of the Christmas Season, I want to wish you all a …
Dear Parklands Community,
At the conclusion of the 2022 Academic Year, and the start of the Christmas Season, I want to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a safe holiday break. I pray that the peace of God descends on your family and gives you all a time of rest amongst the busy Christmas celebrations.
For some of us the Christmas holiday is short. The commitments of work often require us to balance family time with work schedules, and so I can appreciate that Christmas in some households is very busy affairs with tight timelines. For those families that struggle to take time out this holiday break, I hope you can find space to re-connect with those you love and find the blessing that comes from strong family connections.
Some families have to travel great distances at significant expense to see family, while others have to connect with loved ones online, or by phone in the hope that next Christmas allows them to be together again. No matter where your family is this year, let’s stay committed to re-connecting with those that matter most to us.
Many families will be using the Christmas break to get away, maybe even travel overseas. These adventures build memories that can be amazing investments in our family stories. Trips to the beach, overseas travel or a holiday with relative’s can give us special families memories that will be cherished for a lifetime. Many of my own favourite memories are those connected with an adventure during a holiday break.
No matter how your Christmas shapes up this year, we all need to intentionally slow down and connect, even if it’s just for a little while. God built us to work and rest. In an era where life is increasingly busy, intentional down time and good self-care needs to be well planned so our to do lists and work commitments don’t stop us from spending time with one another. Our children will appreciate their time with mum and dad, far more than anything else our busy lives can provide.
This holiday break let’s build in routines and traditions that celebrate family. The family unit is worth investing in, and our children will be the beneficiaries. Let’s pass on good family habits that create loving households that in turn produce loving and empathetic adults. This Christmas the best gift you can give is yourself. Be available and present as often as you can and prioritise your relationships.
This Christmas, I will be joining my Church family in celebration of the birth of Jesus. My children will also be present as we remember God’s most precious gift to humanity, His Son. I invite all of our families to join us at Parklands Christian Centre this season on 25th December at 9:00am and celebrate Christmas as part of a larger family and join with many other families who choose to connect and celebrate in this way.
May God bless you this Christmas. I look forward to seeing you all in the New Year.
Gary Cully
Principal
Parklands Christian Centre
The Birth that Changed the World – Christmas Morning Service
Sunday 25th December – 9:00am
1 Hillcrest Road, Park Ridge
2022, The year that was for Parklands Outreach…. What an incredible year we’ve had here at Parklands, full of challenges and rich blessings. We’re certainly …
Year 3 Year 3 had an awesome end to the year. Although it is always sad to say bye to each other, we spent our …
Year 3 had an awesome end to the year. Although it is always sad to say bye to each other, we spent our last week having fun and making memories together. A huge thank you to all our parents who have helped us this year – we could not do it without you.
One of the highlights for the end of the year was our excursion to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary where we saw and interacted with all types of animals. The weather was beautiful and it was a lovely day of learning about God’s creation and having fun together.
We also loved spending time outside playing some different outdoor games. We got out skipping ropes, played bocce and finska and tried out a new game called Viking Chess! We versed each other on handball and some enjoyed just having the playground to ourselves.
We loved all of our Christmas crafts and we never tired of hearing the Christmas story and being reminded of all Jesus did for us by coming to earth. We even enjoyed some Christmas Trivia and were surprised by how much we knew about one of the best holidays of the year.
We hope you have a safe and blessed holiday. We have had a great year together and are so proud of each student and all they have achieved this year. We look forward to what they do as they continue on their journey in Upper Primary. Merry Christmas!
This month marks the closure of a long and gruelling journey for the year 6s: graduation from primary school. Without doing a recap of the last seven years of their education, we just want to say that we are incredibly proud of our students and they have finished the race well.
They have been prepared for high school with the middle school assessment processes being implemented and they have travelled together as a cohort well.
One of our final assessment pieces, and possibly the most engaging, was the final English unit. This term students had to write an Exposition on one of the topics below and then apply their thinking in a debate.
We had some fantastic listeners and speakers during the debate! We’re also proud to share the exposition that was written by Jonica Harbottle. She has powerfully argued that books are better than movies. You will find below a copy of her text at the end of this article. Well done Jonica! You have a bright future ahead of you, as do all of the students who study smarter, not harder, and take on teacher feedback.
It has been a pleasure to teach this cohort in 2022 and we look forward to more adventures in 2023 and beyond.
God bless,
Mr. Ashley and Mrs. Foster
Primary Sports Awards Primary Sports Awards is a great opportunity to look back on the year in sport and celebrate students achievements in 2022. We …
Primary Sports Awards is a great opportunity to look back on the year in sport and celebrate students achievements in 2022. We looked back over our 3 carnivals and recognised our age champions and district representatives as well as our house competitions from the year.
We acknowledged our students’ team sports through USL and CSSAQ and handed out our Best and Fairest, Coaches Award and Emerging Player Trophies. We also had our Sports Service and Team Culture awards, as well as our big 3, Primary Sportsman, Sportswoman and the new Lion Heart awards. Well done to all students who participated in sport this year and we look forward to next year.
Primary Sportsman – Oliver Reise
Primary Sportswoman – Charlotte Tam
Lion Heart Award – Oliver Reise
Each year we celebrate the students’ achievements in sport. We acknowledge students’ work rate, growth, service, willingness to learn and show appreciation to all staff and coaches for their input. We had Richard Thompson, who is the world record holder for the ultra triathlon, speak to the values of the college and the importance of being part of a pride. We handed out our Best and Fairest, Coaches Award and Emerging player trophies as well as recognising sport service and team culture recipients.
Our Major Award winners were for Sportsperson of the year as well as the new Lionheart Award.
Junior Sportsman – Luke Unwin
Junior Sportswoman – Mercedes Barallon
Senior Sportsman – Ethan Jackson
Senior Sports Woman – Tayla Pinder
Junior Lionheart – Ashtyn Jackson
Senior Lionheart – Tomas Clarke
Back to School Appointments 2022 WEEK 1: MONDAY 9/1/23 10.00am – 4.00pm, TUESDAY 10/1/23 10.00am – 4.00pm and THURSDAY 12/1/23 10.00am – 4.00pm. WEEK 2: MONDAY 16/1/23 10.00am – 4.00pm, TUESDAY 17/1/23 10.00m – 4.00pm, THURSDAY 19/1/23 10.00am – 4.00pm. …
WEEK 1: MONDAY 9/1/23 10.00am – 4.00pm, TUESDAY 10/1/23 10.00am – 4.00pm and THURSDAY 12/1/23 10.00am – 4.00pm.
WEEK 2: MONDAY 16/1/23 10.00am – 4.00pm, TUESDAY 17/1/23 10.00m – 4.00pm, THURSDAY 19/1/23 10.00am – 4.00pm.
To book an appointment please go to:
https://calendly.com/uniforms/uniform-back-to-school-appointments
1. Choose your date and time then click Confirm.
Please do not book more than 3 appointment time slots per family.
2. Enter your name, email address and contact phone number then click Schedule Event.
3. Your appointment time will be emailed to you automatically.
(Check your junk mail folder if you do not receive your email).
4. To Schedule another Event for additional times, repeat process
5. To Cancel or Reschedule appointments – click on the link in your confirmation email.
Uniform Shop Location Address/Parking:
24 Hillcrest Rd, Park Ridge Qld 4125 (located on the left hand side, at the end of Hillcrest road).
For further information please contact Michelle Secret
Phone: (07) 3380 4256
Mobile: 0412 917 299
Email: uniforms@parklands.qld.edu.au
Second Hand Uniforms available until sold out. As from January 2021, we no longer accepted any more second hand uniforms, but we have been selling existing secondhand stock. (no refund or exchange)
For Second Hand Uniform Enquiries please email Susie Meddleton smeddleton@parklands.qld.edu.au
Check our FB page for secondhand stock info and uniform shop related updates…
Uniform Shop Facebook Page
/PCCUniforms
Uniforms can be purchased online through QuickCliq.com.au
Isaiah 9:6 “For unto us a Child is born, a Son is given to us. The government will rest on His shoulders. And He will …
Isaiah 9:6 “For unto us a Child is born, a Son is given to us. The government will rest on His shoulders. And He will be called: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”
As we approach the Christmas season, it is fitting to reflect on that this is a season of remembering the reason He sent His Son, & there is so much music around to remind us of this. In our final lessons of the term, many students enjoyed playing these Christmas carols & songs, and maybe some of them will bring joy to you, their families, at Christmas by playing for you. So many good ways to enjoy music!
All Instrumental music lessons have finished for term 4. Private & shared lessons will resume in Week 2 of Term 1 2023, and our 2023 Give It A Go! students will begin soon after. 2022 Give It A Go! students who wish to continue learning in 2023 will need to complete an Enrolment form & return it to Students Services. Students who are already having private or shared lessons do not need to re-enrol, as their enrolments will roll over automatically into 2023. If your child wishes to withdraw from lessons in 2023, you need to notify us in writing by emailing instruments@parklands.qld.edu.au by 31 Dec 2022.
All Band & Choir rehearsals have finished for 2022 but will resume early in 2023, although there may be some changes to the 2022 schedule. You will be notified as soon as this is confirmed. Look out for some exciting performance opportunities in 2023!
It’s been so wonderful to hear our 2022 Give It A Go! students throughout this year, and now to see so many wanting to continue in 2023! If there are still students who wish to continue learning in 2023 & beyond, they can enrol for private or shared lessons and, while we will need most of the College instruments for next year’s Give It A Go! students, there may be some College instruments available for hire. Please contact us on instruments@parklands.qld.edu.au if you wish to enquire about this option.
Our 2023 Give It A Go! Band Programme is taking a slightly new shape, which is tremendously exciting! We are very pleased to announce that we are expanding to include String instruments for the first time in 2023! There are still places available for all instruments; please contact us on the above address if you have misplaced your enrolment form & we will send you another.
Instruments on offer in the new & improved Give It A Go! Band Programme include:
– Flute
– Clarinet
– Saxophone
– Trumpet
– Trombone
– Baritone/Euphonium
– Concert Percussion (includes drums, auxiliary & keyboard percussion)
– Violin – *NEW IN 2023*
– Viola – *NEW IN 2023*
– Cello – *NEW IN 2023*
– Double Bass – *NEW IN 2023*
Finally, THANKYOU, as parents & families of our music students, for the support you give your children & the sacrifices you make for them. Getting up to be at school early for rehearsal isn’t always easy, so we just wanted to take this opportunity to recognise your contribution to your child’s success. It takes a team & you’re a very important part of it, so again – THANKYOU!
There are a number of ways to be part of our growing Instrumental Programme – here’s how your child can be involved:
This is a one year beginner programme for Year 4 students, giving them the opportunity to learn a woodwind, brass or percussion instrument in small groups during school time. There is a one-off $400 levy for the year which covers all lessons & band rehearsals, a tuition book & use of a school instrument for one year. If your child is in Year 4 in 2023 & would like to be involved, please contact us at instruments@parklands.qld.edu.au
Private lessons are available for piano, guitar, drum kit, voice, most woodwind & and all brass & stringed instruments. Lessons are scheduled generally during school time, & fees are billed by & payable directly to the instrumental teachers at $33/30mins.
Group lessons are available for all of the above instruments except piano & voice. Lessons are again scheduled generally during school time, & fees are also billed by & payable directly to the instrumental teachers at $20/30mins for a Group of 2 or $15/30mins for a Group of 3, pending availability.
Enrolment forms can be downloaded below, and are also available by emailing instruments@parklands.qld.edu.au
02 PCC Instrumental Tuition Program guidelines and enrolment
Enrolment Flyer Parklands Outside School Hours Care is situated within the school grounds of Parklands Christian College. The OSHC service caters for children from Prep …
Parklands Outside School Hours Care is situated within the school grounds of Parklands Christian College.
The OSHC service caters for children from Prep to Year 12, operating before and after school care and also vacation care. Prep children who are starting their first year of schooling are able to attend vacation care commencing January 2023. Before-school care offers a simple but nutritious breakfast for the children and activities and programs are based on the children’s interests, ideas and feedback. During the school term, the service operates daily from: 6.30am-8.30am, and 3pm-6pm (with office staff available from 2pm). Vacation Care runs from 6.30am-6pm.
Parklands OSHC has qualified educators and is an open-door service that welcomes and encourages all family’s input, suggestions and feedback.
Should you wish to discuss any care needs, please pop in to see us or contact us via:
Phone. 3297 0577 \ 0417 009 408
Email: parklandsbookings@bigpond.com
Please note a current enrolment is required for all bookings including casual and emergency care bookings.
We look forward to assisting with all your care needs.
Miss Rachel
Parklands OSHC
