In this issue

Roar Youth

This month we have:

Youth Sunday – this Sunday, 5th March, 10am at the church.

Pancake Breakky date tbc at the CC Building.

Praise report:

Youth Collab ft 240 attended, 60 salvations!!!

Encouragement:

“God, you’re such a safe and powerful place to find refuge! You’re a proven help in time of trouble— more than enough and always available whenever I need you.” ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭46‬:‭1‬ ‭TPT‬‬

Whatever you’re facing this week, know this: That God is your safe place, your greatest refuge and the Lord with bless, refresh and restore your heart and your life.

Colour Run & Big Show!!

We will be holding a Colour Run & Big Show in conjunction with our Cross Country as a major fundraising event this year on Monday 27th of March! We’re doing it to raise much needed money for Bloom Training Vocational Centre in Cambodia. Bloom Asia is a not for profit organisation that exists to give survivors of exploitation the chance to find healing hope and purpose through vocational education. Monies raised will go to Bloom to help build “Future’s of Light”, an early learning educational centre for vulnerable women and their kids, where the next generation will be safe, hear about Jesus and never face the horrors of human trafficking.

About the Day

The Parklands Christian College Colour Run & Big Show is all about Fun! There will be huge inflatables, a foam party, an obstacle course with lots of colour and water. Plus you will get to meet Chase the Cheetah! Think of it as a Fun Run carnival! This will be one of the most exciting days on our school’s calendar, with everyone’s participation the aim, so please make sure they attend on the day and cheer the other kids on! Students in Year 3 turning 9years to Year 12 students will participate in our Cross Country in the morning, then after lunch the entire College from Prep – Year 12 will enjoy the super fun atmosphere of the Colour Run & Big Show. 

How Does My Child Fundraise?

Firstly, go to schoolfunrun.com.au and create a student profile page. Everything to do with your fundraising revolves around this page. You can do this by scanning the QR code on the front of the School Funrun booklet that was sent home last week. Students who raise just $10 will be able to choose a prize! The more they raise, the better their reward – don’t forget to check these out in the sponsorship form! We have educated students on the dangers of door knocking without supervision, and we encourage you to reiterate this at home. The great thing about online fundraising is that you can share the link to your child’s profile with friends and family via email, SMS and Social Media.

Competition Time

To get our event off to a flyer, we’re starting our BIG SHOW with a super easy competition! The class with the most online profiles registered by Wednesday 1st March will win a class ice block party!  To help your child’s class win, simply create your profile at schoolfunrun.com.au. The students who raise the most amount of money will win the pleasure of SLIMING our Heads of School!! Lovely lime green Nickelodeon Slime!! We’ve got many willing staff members who can’t wait to be slimed at the Colour Run. It’s going to be a fantastic day.

Getting Involved

Not only can you support the College and students with your sponsorship – but you can join in on the fun! We would love to welcome parents and family members to attend the College Colour Fun Run. If you would like to volunteer on the day, please contact me on the details below.  I can’t wait to see you at our event!

RSPCA

RSPCA Community Outreach_Engage with Us _ Poster

Brisbane Heat

Multi-Cultural Academy Flyer

Park Ridge Panthers FC

Park Ridge Panthers

Foster Carers Needed

You-Be-You-Newsletter

1.You-Be-You-Information-Kit

Hockey

Park Ridge Pirates Junior Football Club Come and Try

Come and Try AFL

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

Free Dental Care

FREE DENTAL CARE

We are well and truly past the halfway point of term and students have been busy with school work and various extra-curricular activities that will help see them go out into the world well prepared and ready to make a difference. I love that Parklands is much more than just a great academic program, we really do aim to teach for life.

We focus on a strong academic foundation and work towards each senior student having a pathway to match their interest, skillset and ability – to work towards their God given potential.  In conjunction with this, we aim to offer various options to provide a holistic approach to education. You may note a variety of programs and workshops on offer throughout the year. Some of the scheduled sessions include motivational workshops, past students and staff sharing stories of their journeys, study skills workshops, seminars on safety and knowledge such as legal seminars and SU Red frogs, careers expos, digital awareness talks through to driving and road safety. Below are some photos of just a few activities across Senior College, I hope you enjoy viewing them.

By this time of year, your child will have got to know their Home Class (HC) teachers and Year Level Coordinators (YLCs) a little more. The idea of these connections is to primarily focus on providing support and care, so that in the busyness of school and life, when some may experience high stress, there are staff close by to provide extra support.  Please encourage your child to talk to their YLC, HC teacher, as needed. There is also Mrs Lenton (Careers & VET), the Learning Enrichment (LE) team, the Wellbeing team (RTC) or myself, when some extra support may be needed.

There are many staff championing your child’s cause and who are willing to do the journey and offer that extra bit of something that can make all the difference.

If you have any questions or concerns about Senior College, please do make contact through the College office or via email at: rwallis@parklands.qld.edu.au

Blessings,
Rebecca Wallis
Head of Senior College

Legal studies mock trials

10 Trade Taster Brekkie

Somehow, we have gotten to March, and I am not sure how we got here so quickly. In this time there has been plenty of things happening through Middle School, and some great experiences had by students.

The Rite Journey

Students in year 9 have continued their Rite Journey experience through the last couple of weeks as they have been exploring their own self-image and their heritage. Students are guided through a series of discussions and activities, learning more about themselves and what it means to enter the adult world of behaviour and responsibility. Students engaged with a Calling ceremony and Departure ceremony on the 24 th and 25 th February, ceremonial opportunities to acknowledge leaving childhood priorities behind and start to embrace older thinking. As part of the major checkpoint in the program, this experience included an overnight stay at the school, and parent involvement the following morning. It was a very meaningful time had by all.

Year 8 History Incursion

On the 20th of February, Year 8 students were blessed with a History incursion based on Feudal Japan. As a part of the History curriculum, students have been studying the workings of historical Japanese society and were treated to a hands-on display of costumes and
weaponry of the time. Proudly presented by our own Mr Nathanael Chapman, the team allowed some students to dress up in traditional costume while explaining the societal roles of various people from that time, and their responsibilities to one another. Students enjoyed a great experience. There are some photos attached below for your enjoyment.

NAPLAN

Starting on the 15th or March, students in years 7 and 9 will participate in NAPLAN. Our testing is an online experience, and students will use their MacBooks for the duration of the testing. Students should now have had the NAPLAN browser app installed on their machines. There will be four tests: Writing, Reading Comprehension, Language Conventions and Numeracy. Each test will be completed on separate days within the morning session. It will be important for students to be well rested during this time so they can concentrate to the best of their ability. Once the test for the day is completed, students will re-engage with normal timetabled lessons.

Upcoming Opportunities

There is excitement for the coming weeks of term as Middle School students participate in a variety of activities including:

– USL Touch Football and Futsal
– CSSAQ Touch Football Tournament Day
– CSSAQ Futsal Tournament Day
– PCC Cross Country
– The First PCC Colour Run Fundraiser
– PCC Easter Service

Along with these great experiences, students will continue to work through classroom work, assignments and exam preparations. Middle School students will sit exams in week 9 as a part of the college Exam Week, where time is specifically set aside from regular timetabled classes to complete these tasks. We continue to encourage our students to do the best that they can. When a student applies themselves to the best of their ability, it is always possible for them to improve, progress and make great advancements in their learning journey. And, as always, it is our
pleasure as teachers to be able to share this journey with them.

Looking forward to creating some more great memories and participating in more awesome opportunities this year.

Mr Colin Elvery
Head of Middle School

The start to 2023 in the Careers and VET Department has been a busy one! All of our students studying their certificate courses both at school and through Tafe at School or other private RTOs, are enrolled and well on their way into their coursework.

The new and revised Year 9 Career Education program was launched in Home Classes, with our first class group exploring their strengths in relation to future occupations. Our Year 9 students will also be the first of their year level to experience our Virtual Reality (VR) world of career exploration through Work Window on our Oculus Quests, in the weeks to come. Keep an eye out for photos on our College social media pages.

February has also held a number of lunch time careers-related events; including the Medicine and Dentistry Information session for students in our Senior College who are interested in pursuing career in these occupations. Students left armed with information to begin their journey in researching their options into further study and how to sit the UCAT in Year 12.

Last week, representatives from the Australian Defence Force visited our College and presented an information session for students inquiring about pathways into and job opportunities in the ADF.

Finally, career information sessions with our Year 11 and 12 students during Home Class have begun and aim to inform and inspire students to engage in their career decision-making and step into the variety of opportunities available to them around Brisbane. One valuable aspect of career guidance offered at Parklands is the individual career conversations with every Year 12 student as they plan and prepare for their next steps after graduation. Year 12 students are invited to sign up for their Career Conversations with Mrs Lenton as we work together for their future success.

“Creating a Culture of Honour in our Relationships.”

At PCC, the CLEAR values of Christlikeness, Learning, Excellence, Attitude and Respect provide a foundation from which students build relationships, connection, behaviour patterns and decision making processes. Respect for others is something highlighted a lot in our work in both areas of behaviour and wellbeing. Honouring those around us with our words is a big part of our response.

One crucial way that students and parents can engage with the value of respect, is in the use of our WORDS. Proverbs 18:21 tells us that there is death and life in the power of the tongue. We find this time and time again in the work we do with students, parents and teachers. Words have a way of bridging gaps, opening doors and shining light into darkness. How we respond to others when they have made a mistake, how we speak to ourselves when we have made a mistake and how we frame our lives with uplifting words can have a lasting impact. If children feel encouraged, loved, appreciated and listened to, they are more likely to do the same in their relationships with others.

What can honour and respect look like in a relationship?

• valuing other people regardless of their differences and even if we do not agree
• making a personal decision to choose to place honour and value on others, regardless of what they choose to do
• choosing to love and respect others, even if they are choosing to behave in a way that is not respectful, loving or in agreement with you.

That is all very easy to say and think and quite challenging to put into practice! In our discussions with students we often reflect on how their words made other people feel, how it might have been perceived by others and if it was encouraging and respectful. In doing so, students are able to learn that they have control of the way they speak and the ability to make their own choices. As parents, we have the same choices with our children.

Book of the month

‘Culture of Honor’ by Danny Silk.

In his book ‘Culture of Honour’ Danny Silk expresses that we do not know if there is honour in the relationship until it is tested with a problem or until something goes wrong and that our response in those situations display the level of honour we have. For example, it is all well and good to show honour to a child when they are listening, following your instructions, and speaking nicely to you. It is a completely different story when they are speaking disrespectfully and arguing with you.

It is easy to show honour and respect to a friend when they are being a loyal and supportive friend, but it is more challenging to show honour to a friend when they say something negative about you. When there is honour in a relationship, even if others are not being respectful, we are still able to control the way we choose to respond to what is in front of us. We can choose to speak kind words, stay in control of ourselves and think before we act.

Whenever there is conflict and a confrontation, we often picture people arguing, raising their voices and becoming emotional to express their feelings and convey their perspective. I am sure that we have all witnessed or experienced at some point in our life a conflict where this has happened and things have not been resolved or able to be repaired after this. However, Danny describes the importance of confronting with the goal of connection. When two people discuss their issues or conflict with the intent of becoming closer and working through the concerns, the conversations and approach is very different. When two people honour each other by confronting with the goal to connect, often the content of the discussion is filled with grace and understanding, the way they speak is kind and they are able to hear and take on feedback because the goal stays the same even if the discussion is heated – “that I want to connect with you better and I want to work through this”.

As a school we run Danny’s Loving Our Kids on Purpose programs several times throughout the year and his Life Academy courses are also available online. I would highly recommend them to anyone who is interested. You are more than welcome to contact our Student Care and Well-being team if you have any questions around the programs and courses or Danny’s teaching.

For further information around the Life Academy, please visit https://loving-on-purpose-life-academy.thinkific.com/

Welcome to the 2023 school year and hopefully it will be a successful and fulfilling one for our students, families, and community.

I am excited to be part of the relaunch of the Friendlies Committee and wanted to take this opportunity to share with you the mandate and purpose of the Friendlies Committee.

Firstly, huge appreciation and gratitude must go to the previous Friendlies committees on their considerable efforts, time spent and commitment to provide a large amount of funds for the school to use for its future needs and purposes. We will, with Gary’s input, be sharing with you all soon what projects, purposes, and activities we intend to use those funds for.  In the meantime, if there are any suggestions, please let us know and we will pass to the school for consideration.

Our most important mandate is to build community, not only within our school but also within our local community. Our committee will be around at many school events, cooking up a storm at the numerous BBQs, lending a hand where we can, and we will also be organising this year’s College Fete. If you are keen to get involved, please do not hesitate to gather your friends, and contact us.

Another important purpose of The Friendlies is to provide feedback from families about their own experiences within the life of the school, constructive suggestions and recommendations that makes Parklands Christian College an even more desirable place for us all to educate our children and cement it further as a cornerstone of the community.

In the current committee we have parents which represent each grade of the school. Please do not hesitate to discuss with them any matters you think can help improve the school or its standing in the community. Or email friendlies@parklands.qld.edu.au   If this is more convenient.

Our 2023 Committee

Allan Morris – Chairperson         Years 5, 9 and 11.
Jillian Staggs – Secretary
Tanya Tonges – Treasurer            Years 7, 8 and 9.
Susie Meddleton                             Years 1 and 3.
Josefine Blandford                         Years 6, 8, 10 and 12.
Katrina Morris                                 Years 5, 9 and 11.
Kate Harbourn                                 Prep, 7, 9 and 11.
Danielle Brayshaw                          Prep, 2 and 4.
Vickie Kello                                       Year 2.

Key Events

FETE : This year the major focus will be the Fete and all that goes with it, this is a major event in the school and community calendar not only for our students and their families but for the community at large and we encourage everyone to let the community know what an awesome event it is.

The fete requires a lot of work prior to the day and on the day so if anyone would like to volunteer their time (adults or students) , please send an email through to us at the email   friendlies@parklands.qld.edu.au. All help is gratefully received and appreciated.

SPRING DANCE / BUSH DANCE : We are anticipating running a spring dance in term 3 and possibly a Bush dance in term 4. When we have firm dates on these events, we will let you know.

Fundraising

The school & the community is always appreciative of any fundraising, whether it is for Outreach, Missions, or the school itself. Please give when you can even if it is just your time, love, and commitment.

Wishing you all a successful and blessed 2023 school year.

Allan Morris

Dear Parents,

It is hard to believe we are already halfway through Term One! I am so pleased to be a part of the Parklands community and so proud of the way primary students have navigated the start of a new school year. I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know the year 5 and 6 students on camp at CYC Burleigh and it has been a delight to spend time with all students in classrooms and the playground. The year two students have been busy interviewing special guests as they learn about the history and heart of Parklands. One thing I have consistently seen at Parklands, is the culture of care, in which staff nurture students on their learning journey, but also in which students nurture each other in their daily interactions.

We are all leaders

When you consider a person whom you would say has had the most significant impact on your life – the person who played a major role in you becoming who you are today – you most likely identify a family member or friend rather than a boss or manager. The reality is that every human being is a leader at some point because leadership is an influence process. The greatest leadership role model is Jesus. After all, Jesus transformed twelve ordinary and somewhat unlikely people into the first generation of leaders of a movement that continues to affect the course of world history some 2000 years later. Jesus’s call to servant leadership is clear. He places no restrictions or limitations of time, place or situation that would allow us to exempt ourselves from heeding His command.  This week, at both our ‘Year 6 Leadership Ceremony’ and ‘Leadership Chapel’ we celebrated all our year 6 students as leaders of the Primary. They are easily identifiable by their shiny red badges! We also congratulated those who have accepted formal leadership positions and look forward to watching them flourish in these positions.

It’s Ok: Raising Resilient Children

As parents and caregivers, we all want what is best for our children. However, are the things we do and say to keep our children happy always in their best interests? The reality of life is that we do not always win, we are not always happy, and things do not necessarily go our way. Failure, whilst uncomfortable, is something all people experience. Learning to deal with disappointment and regret provides valuable learning opportunities and builds resilience, or the ability to bounce back and try again. A resilient child recovers from challenges quicker and is empowered to manage future challenges. Children learn resilience through experience.

• It’s Ok to make mistakes: avoid predicting and preventing problems for your child. Overcoming small challenges builds your child’s resilience for larger challenges.
• It’s Ok to be disappointed: support your child by talking about the disappointment without feeling the need to fix the problem.
• It’s Ok to have emotions: help your child identify, name, and manage strong emotions.
• It’s Ok if things don’t work the first time: praise your child for trying and encourage them to have another go.
• It’s Ok to be kind to myself: teach your child to have self-compassion when things do not turn out as they hoped.
• It’s Ok (actually advisable) to acknowledge when things are going well: make it a habit during family mealtimes to share one positive thing from the day.

A Note of Thanks

I just wanted to take this opportunity to thank you, the parents and families of Parklands.  Thank you for your support, prayers, and many kind words in person or through email.  I also want to thank those who have offered thoughtfully worded feedback and suggestions.  This is our school, and together as partners, we work together to nurture our students as they become the innovators and leaders of the future.

The annual swimming carnival between Joshua and Samuel had been a highly anticipated event, and the excitement was palpable. Students from both houses were eager to showcase their swimming skills, and the atmosphere was electric. The swimmers competed in a range of events, from freestyle to novelty relay races, and everyone was gearing up to give their best. With strong support from their classmates, the swimmers battled it out in the pool, determined to secure victory for their house and bring the coveted trophy home. The tension was mounting, and it was an unforgettable day filled with thrilling races, sporting spirit, and, of course, fun in the sun. Congratulations to Joshua House for, again, showing a dominant performance and taking the trophy with 2360 points defeating Samuel on 1805 points. Well done to all students for contributing to a great day.

Age Champions

USL

USL competition kicked off in week 5 of the term with our touch teams taking to the field against Brisbane Christian College.  In secondary we had our first win with the Intermediate Girls winning 3-0 and our Open boys coming from 5-2 down at halftime to claw back a 6-6 Draw. The Juniors showed great improvement in their games as well. Primary teams started for both touch and futsal. This year we have created a mixed competition to increase participation from all schools and the sportsmanship between all teams is excellent. Parklands Red played for a draw 6-6 against Greenbank. Parklands Boys have won both their games and Girls had a win in the first week against St Philomena.

Thanks to all the families who have been attending the games to support the students.

DISTRICT + MET WEST Reps

Over the term we have had students trial in a number of different sports through the Southern District Pathway. The students have had some great success in this area with a few going on to represent the Met West region at the State Trials. Well done to all students.

Psalm 33:3 “Sing a new song of praise to him; play skilfully on the harp, and sing with joy.”

What a great start to 2023! Despite the challenges of rooms & lesson times, this year promises to be another year of growth & excitement in the Parklands Instrumental Music Programme as we welcome our new Give It A Go! students and encourage our existing students to continue to learn & grow. Our enrolment numbers are growing, & there has never been a better time to be involved with music at Parklands!

Lessons & Rehearsals

All instrumental lessons have now begun, including those in the Give It A Go! Band Programme. All Choir & Ensemble rehearsals have also begun, the Give It A Go! Band & Petite Strings groups, which will commence in Term 2.

Ensembles & Choirs include:

–       Primary Junior Choir (Year 2 & 3) – Tuesday, 7:50-8:20am in Mr Goh’s room
–       Primary Senior Choir (Years 4-6) – Thursday, 3pm-3:45pm in Mr Goh’s room
–       Secondary Choir (Years 7-12) – Monday, 7:30-8:15am in S2
–       Wind Ensemble (Years 4-12, woodwind, brass & percussion students with minimum 12 months experience) – Tuesday, 7:30-8:15am in S2
–       Andante Strings (Years 4-12, string students with minimum 12 months experience) – Tuesday, 3:30-4:30pm in S2
–       College Worship Team (Years 7-12) – Tuesday, 3:20-4:45pm in the Church Auditorium

All Choirs are open to all students regardless of whether or not they’re having lessons, and no experience is necessary. The Give It A Go! Band  & Petite Strings are generally reserved for students in the Give It A Go! Programme as they cater for beginner students, although other beginners may also join. Wind, brass & percussion students continuing to have lessons at school will play in the Wind Ensemble, and string students continuing to have lessons at the College will play in Andante Strings. Any other students who have lessons outside the College are also welcome to join the relevant ensemble!

Give It A Go! Band Programme

We’re excited to be welcoming our next group of Give It A Go! students this year, with the added bonus of String instruments being on offer this year for the first time! Lessons have begun already, but if you or your child are interested in being a part of this programme, we are open to new enrolments at any time. Please see below for details.

Instruments on offer in the Give It A Go! Band Programme include:

–       Flute
–       Clarinet
–       Saxophone
–       Trumpet
–       Trombone
–       Euphonium
–       Percussion (includes drums, auxiliary & mallet percussion)
–       Violin **NEW!!**
–       Viola **NEW!!**
–       Cello **NEW!!**
–       Double Bass **NEW!!**

There are a number of ways to be part of our growing Instrumental Programme – here’s how your child can be involved:

1. Give It A Go! Band Programme – Year 4 students only

This is a one year beginner programme for Year 4 students, giving them the opportunity to learn a woodwind, brass, string 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. Many places for this are currently filled, however we do have a number of vacancies across most instruments. If your child is in Year 4 & would like to be involved, please contact us at instruments@parklands.qld.edu.au

2. Private lessons

Private lessons are available for piano, guitar, drum kit, voice, most woodwind & and all brass & stringed instruments. Lessons are scheduled mostly during school time, & fees are billed by & payable directly to the instrumental teachers at $33/30mins.

3. Shared lessons

Shared lessons are available for all of the above instruments except piano, guitar & voice. Lessons are again scheduled mostly 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

Dear Parklands Community,

On Sunday 26^th February our Church and College celebrated our partnership and continued collaboration at our annual Community Builders Day.  This celebration is a chance to come together with our church congregation and recognise all that the collective Parklands community does in our local and wider communities.

As our Church and College came together to celebrate, I was reminded of the important work our organisations do in the lives of so many.  I am particularly proud of the ministry in which we engage as we strive to embody our College values, with particular focus on being Christlike.  To me Christlikeness is the pursuit of loving, caring and serving our neighbours.  To know Christ and to make Him known is what drives us as we care for students through quality Christian Education.

Missions Statement – It is our mission to care for students through a quality Christian education that inspires them to flourish, to love God and to love others as themselves.

Our shared Christian values and faith-based community is something I value and believe to be worth celebrating, protecting and preserving.  As social and political trends eb and flow, it’s important to celebrate our faith-based movement more than ever.  As such, we have created a short video that highlights our Christian distinctive and celebrates the ministry of Parklands Christian College.

VIDEO

Thanks for being a part of our College and playing your part in the greater story of Parklands Christian College.

Gary Cully
Principal

Year 1

Year One has had a busy few weeks and are well immersed into our regular routine.

Our HASS unit – Past and Present – was of particular interest to the students. We learned all about families of the past and compared them to how families have changed in the present. We looked at roles of responsibility and are currently working on a poster to showcase our own Personal Timeline and how we change as we grow. We can’t wait to show you our completed posters with all the gorgeous photos. Stay tuned!

During math lessons, we have been exploring all things number as we learn to count forwards, backwards and in 2s, 5s and 10s. We can represent numbers in multiple ways and had fun learning about odd and even numbers.

All the Year One teachers are so impressed with our improvement in writing since the year began. We are working on correct letter formation while learning how to write recounts and information reports. Keep an eye out in classrooms for work on display!

We are looking forward to beginning our Science Unit – Living Things. Look out for the next newsletter to find out more!

Until next time, take care!
Mrs Clausen, Mrs Auld, Mrs Mane and Mrs S

Year 2

The month of February has been so packed with adventures and hands on experiences! The students have been very busy – so busy that the month has simply FLOWN by!Our students have been exploring sites around Logan that hold historical significance. We will be sharing their photos and knowledge gained with each other and we are making a book for our classroom libraries “Logan: Our History”. This HaSS experience is teaching us so much! (Especially the American in the group!)

We have been blessed with 9 hermit crabs as “class pets” that we are continuing to research and observe. The students will begin taking over the tasks of caring for them and making sure they feel loved. They are mainly active at night but occasionally they come out for a stroll and some food!Our greenhouses are starting to flourish with growth. “Mine sprouted!” is such a joyful phrase to hear! Students are drawing their plants, labelling the parts, and charting the growth using informal measurement.This month we also made the journey to Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary. The rain did not dampen the students joy as they discovered and explored! We attended two shows (both under cover, thank goodness!). The Birds of Flight presentation and the Indigenous Animal show were full of the wonder of God’s creations.

We will remember February, 2023 for many years to come!

Year 3

February ended up being a busy month full of learning and adjusting to being in Upper Primary. A highlight this month has been our Science Unit where we have been exploring the sun, moon and earth. Students have conducted numerous hands-on experiments and activities to help them understand and communicate how the sun, earth and moon interact with each other and how we get day and night. We have loved getting outside, asking questions, making predictions and working out for ourselves how the world around us works!

Literacy Groups has been another activity which is loved by our Year 3 students which offers small group interaction and learning. We would like to thank all of our parent helpers for coming along for groups. Students love to share with their parents what they do at school and it helps us all stay focussed and get more out of small group activities and instruction. We are so grateful to everyone who has helped us this month.

Students have also enjoyed learning about the local Logan area and some of the important figures who first lived and developed Logan. We have been learning about these important people in our HASS unit this month. Students have liked learning about how life was in those times and what a difference people make in communities. They have also found it interesting to learn about First Nations People and their connection to Country.

We have adjusted to our usual timetable and are in the midst of all our term’s learning. We are looking forward to learning more about these interesting topics as well as convincing others of our point of view as we continue writing our persuasive essays.

Thanks for all your help and support this month and we look forward to the rest of the year together!

The Year 3 Team
Dayna Davis, Renée Imms, Sue Martin and Christine Uwamurera

Fun with Year 4

We have been learning about fractions in Year 4 this month. Mrs Smith brought in some tasty donuts to share and we had lots of great discussions when students had to race to choose the fraction of the donut their group would get to eat. Turns out 100 was not as great a number as 2, when it’s a denominator. Lots of learning and tasty eating!

Our “God says I am…” artworks are almost all up now and add a bright, colourful and beautiful reminder of our identity in Christ. Students worked very hard and produced some stunning pieces of art, that not only look great but speak wonderful truths too.

We have been doing lots of multiplication fact learning and have been enjoying bopping along to some times table tunes and playing games, at the same time as learning our facts.

Introducing our Primary Leadership Team

Tuckshop news

The tuckshop will be open EVERY day this year, Monday-Friday!

Secondary Students please note all hot food purchased from the Tuckshop needs to be preordered online.

There is an opportunity for parents to contribute to the life of the school by volunteering their time in the tuckshop.

The tuckshop has been growing since moving to the new facility and with growth in sales we would really love your help!

Please contact our Tuckshop Convenor, Marie Rushin, on 0422 637 370 or email tuckshop@parklands.qld.edu.au

Tuckshop Menu 2023

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 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

Uniform Shop Hours

(School Days Only)
Mondays 8.00am – 10.00am
Tuesdays 2.00pm – 4.00pm
Thursdays 2.00pm – 4.00pm

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:
Phone: (07) 3380 4256
Email: service@theschoollocker.com.au

Uniform Shop Facebook Page/PCCUniforms

Purchase Uniforms Online

 SHOP ONLINE @theschoollocker.com.au/schools/parklands-christian-college 

Term Dates 2023