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ISSUE #28 10th September 2015 LOOK THROUGH THE RIGHT LENS! In this issue Outdoor Movie Night Important Dates Primary News General News Voc Ed News Other News CYC Camps SU Camps Front Office 3897 2990 Primary Absentee 3897 2793 Secondary Absentee 3897 2792 Phone Numbers Ben Stiller - Head of Senior There is a very poignant quote that says ‘You only realise what you’ve got when it’s gone!’ As one moves away from their more youthful years, it could not ring more true. A sudden bout of illness, or chronic injury reinforces just how much we had, when we no longer have. How often we go through life looking through a lens of what we don’t have. We focus on where we fall short, what we can’t afford, or what others have that we don’t. What we do have, the incredi- ble opportunities available, the freedoms we enjoy, the numerous blessings we have, often remain out of focus. Our Year 12’s were reminded last week to refocus on what they had even in the midst of a trial - two days of QCS tests. A past student recently shared in assembly of her school QCS experience, showing a photo of a single sparsely set trestle table displaying some cheap instant coffee, a bowl of tea bags, and a stack of foam cups. This was the morning tea provided to her year level as they sat their QCS tests. This year’s cohort enjoyed a relaxed a-la-carte breakfast; fresh fruit and muesli, croissants with ham and cheese, ice coffee and fresh juice, and warm raison toast. All in the setting and comfort of the senior lounge, overlooking the college lake. They sat the tests in a noise free, air-conditioned, carpeted hall, on padded seats. Looking through one lens revealed the pain and discomfort of rigorous testing. Yet another lens revealed much blessing! If you are at a place where you are focussed on the ‘what I don’t have’, here is another lens to look through and re-direct your attention. Everyday our students and teachers attend a Christian school in complete peace, safety and freedom. They are free from oppression, war, religious violence or imprison- ment for their faith. They have access to more resources than most other schools in the world. They sit in air conditioned classrooms and have access to flush toilets. They have running water and electricity. They wear shoes and can get breakfast each morning. Senior students can drive their own car to school. Other students use reliable and affordable public transport. As they get sick, they have access to the best public health system in the world. As they leave school they are faced with opportunities. They can get work and earn money. They have access to tertiary study. They can travel. They can one day buy a house. They have opportunities to study some of the most amazing and interesting subjects while at school. They get choice. They have teachers that care. Mueller College enjoys an abundance of blessings. We have much, and lack very little. This week I have been reminded to be thankful for what we have. That thanks goes to HIM, who has provided it all.
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ISSUE #28 10th September 2015
LOOK THROUGH THE RIGHT LENS! In this issue
Outdoor Movie Night
Important Dates
Primary News
General News
Voc Ed News
Other News
CYC Camps
SU Camps
Front Office
3897 2990
Primary Absentee
3897 2793
Secondary Absentee
3897 2792
Phone Numbers
Ben Stiller - Head of Senior
There is a very poignant quote that says
‘You only realise what you’ve got when
it’s gone!’ As one moves away from their
more youthful years, it could not ring more
true. A sudden bout of illness, or chronic
injury reinforces just how much we had,
when we no longer have.
How often we go through life looking
through a lens of what we don’t have. We
focus on where we fall short, what we
can’t afford, or what others have that we
don’t. What
we do have,
the incredi-
ble
opportunities
available,
the freedoms
we enjoy, the numerous blessings we
have, often remain out of focus.
Our Year 12’s were reminded last week to
refocus on what they had even in the
midst of a trial - two days of QCS tests. A
past student recently shared in assembly
of her school QCS experience, showing a
photo of a single sparsely set trestle table
displaying some cheap instant coffee, a
bowl of tea bags, and a stack of foam
cups. This was the morning tea provided
to her year level as they sat their QCS
tests. This year’s cohort enjoyed a
relaxed a-la-carte breakfast; fresh fruit
and muesli, croissants with ham and
cheese, ice coffee and fresh juice, and
warm raison toast. All in the setting and
comfort of the senior lounge, overlooking
the college lake. They sat the tests in a
noise free, air-conditioned, carpeted hall,
on padded seats. Looking through one
lens revealed the pain and discomfort of
rigorous testing. Yet another lens
revealed much blessing!
If you are at a place where you are
focussed on the ‘what I don’t have’, here
is another lens to look through and
re-direct your attention.
Everyday our students and teachers
attend a Christian school in complete
peace, safety and freedom. They are free
from oppression, war, religious violence
or imprison-
ment for their
faith. They
have access
to more
resources
than most
other schools in the world. They sit in air
conditioned classrooms and have access
to flush toilets. They have running water
and electricity. They wear shoes and can
get breakfast each morning. Senior
students can drive their own car to school.
Other students use reliable and affordable
public transport. As they get sick, they
have access to the best public health
system in the world. As they leave school
they are faced with opportunities. They
can get work and earn money. They have
access to tertiary study. They can travel.
They can one day buy a house. They
have opportunities to study some of the
most amazing and interesting subjects
while at school. They get choice. They
have teachers that care.
Mueller College enjoys an abundance of
blessings. We have much, and lack very
little. This week I have been reminded to
be thankful for what we have. That thanks
goes to HIM, who has provided it all.
IMPORTANT DATES
SEPTEMBER
10 Sep Yr. 10 Drama Performance
11 Sep Yr. 9 Semi-Formal
16 Sep Immunisation Yr. 8
16 Sep Yr. 12 Red Frogs Presentation
17 Sep Yr. 10 Home Ec. Spotlight Excursion
17-21 Sep Basketball Championships
18 Sep End of Term 3
18 Sep Prep Grandparents Day
18 Sep Closing Chapel Prep-6
OCTOBER
5 Oct Labour Day
6 Oct Term 4 Begins
7-9 Oct Yr. 10 Boot Camp
9 Oct Yr. 12 Safe Drive Test
9 Oct Yr.’s 3-6 PPRV Music Showcase
10 Oct Yr. 10 Food Lovers Retreat (TBC)
14-17 Oct Yr. 12 Wilderness Trek
16 Oct Secondary Mueller Orchestra PPRV
21 Oct Safe Drive Yr. 12
21 Oct Yr.’s 7 - 12 Art Showcase
2016 TERM DATES
Please contact Angie Tester on 3897 2766 if you are
free to help in the Tuckshop. Volunteers are always
needed & appreciated.
Monday 14th September - Friday 18th September
Mon: Julie, Glad
Tue: Emily, Kathleen, Sheila
Wed: Pria, Bridgette, Lee
Thu: Ruth, Mel
Fri: Helen, Chris, Kylie, Desleigh, Dila
Please note there is a slight alteration to the 2016 Term
dates. The Pupil Free Day at the end of Term 1 has now
been moved to the beginning of Term 2.
The corrected dates are noted below
Term 1: Monday January 25 -Thursday March 24
Term 2: Tuesday April 12 - Friday June 24
Term 3: Thursday July 14 -Friday September 16
Term 4: Tuesday October 4 - Friday November 25
TUCKSHOP
PRICE INCREASES:
MILO CUPS now $2.50 | GARLIC BREAD now $1.20
PRIMARY NEWS
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD DONATIONS
EARN & LEARN - PLEASE BRING IN ASAP
If you have any partially or fully completed Earn & Learn sheets or any loose
stickers, please bring them into the Front Office as soon as possible as we
can accept them until the start of October.
Also if your local Woolworths have run out of stickers and were unable to
issue you any at your time of shopping, you can present your shopping
docket to Rothwell Woolworths and they will be happy to issue them to you.
Thanks for your assistance with this school rewards programme.
Please bring any donations either to Chapel on Friday or to the Chaplains office during the week. Thank you!
Mrs Fowles | Chaplain
GENERAL NEWS
Brisbane Junior Theatre has workshops every Thursday afternoon in D29 (Drama rooms) 3:30pm - 5pm on campus.
In Term 4, BJT is having an audition workshop for "The Little Mermaid" that goes from week 1 to week 8. The
purpose is to help young performers get ready for the auditions next year. (Cost $20 per 90 minute class).
Brisbane Junior Theatre is also performing two shows this school holidays at Mueller College. A number of Mueller
students are in the production so you’re welcome to come along and see it. You can buy tickets at the door. (Please
arrive 30 minutes to 15 minutes early.) Bring the whole family!
All Shows - Tickets at the Door
General Seating Cost
$15 Adult
$10 Student/Concession
$45 Family of 4
THE WIZARD OF OZ
Friday October 2nd: 6pm and 8pm | Saturday October 3rd: 2pm and 4pm.
YOUR A GOOD MAN CHARLIE BROWN
Thursday Oct 8th: 7pm | Friday Oct 9th: 7pm | Saturday Oct 10th: 2pm | Saturday Oct 10th: 7pm
BRISBANE JUNIOR THEATRE
Are you facing challenges that you’re struggling to make sense of? Are you experiencing life changes, transitions or
loss? Loss is something we all experience sometime in our lives. Loss isn’t just losing somebody close, but can
include loss of home, relationship, job, health, dreams and expectations to name a few. Counselling allows a safe
place to voice your thoughts, fears and feelings. Voicing them to another often enables you to see things from a
different perspective.
Friends and family members can be a great support to us, but are often unable to provide an objective point of view.
A counsellor won’t tell you what to do, but may help you consider choices, decisions and changes to enable you to
live your life more fully. Counselling doesn’t need to be long-term – in fact a single session may be all that’s needed.
Sometimes, though, more is needed over a period of weeks or months. We all differ, face different circumstances
and have differing needs, so respect and confidentiality are assured.
Mueller Community Church Counsellor, Jenny Billingham is available for parents, families, students and
staff at Mueller College.
Phone 3897 2706 or 0427 876 396 for an appointment. (Please leave a message if the phone is unattended)
MCC COUNSELLOR
VOC ED NEWS
TAFE 2016 NOMINATIONS
2016 SCHOOL BASED TRAINEESHIPS INFO SESSIONS
TAFE 2016 nominations are now available. If you are thinking of studying a Certificate at TAFE in 2016 please
contact Mrs Cole in D15 to find out what is available.
Mrs Cole | Youth Development Coordinator
SILVIE PALADINO CONCERT
OTHER NEWS
FOCUS TENNIS ACADEMY
SCHOOL HOLIDAY TENNIS CLINICS
1. Monday 21st September - Thursday 1st October | 2. Tuesday 29th September - Thursday 1st October
3 half days of fun and activities from 8am - 2pm (There is a Centrelink rebate available to eligible families)
COST: $125 for a 3 half day clinic | DISCOUNTS available: 5% (2) Children | 10% (3) Children or more
Contact: Redcliffe Tennis Centre (07) 3284 2349 | [email protected] | focustennisacademy.com.au
CYC BURLEIGH CAMPS
