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ISSUE #32 22nd October 2015 READY FOR THE RISKS In this issue Important Dates Primary News Secondary News Voc Ed News Other News Gingerbread House Front Office 3897 2990 Primary Absentee 3897 2793 Secondary Absentee 3897 2792 Phone Numbers Ben Stiller - Head of Secondary There are some experiences I think every child should have growing up. Jumping off a rope swing, shooting a slingshot, riding a horse, cooking marshmallows on an open fire, sleeping in a tent, owning a pet, building a cubbyhouse. The trouble is most of these activities involve some risk, and for a lot of today’s parents, the risks seem too great. As a result, less and less children get these experiences growing up. A recent study by La Trobe University (Beyond the bubble-wrap) which looked at understanding parent’s fears in allowing their children to play and travel independently, supported the idea that being an overprotecting parenting (well-intentioned though it can be) impacts negatively on a child’s overall development. Some perceived risky activities actually allow children to develop essential autonomous skills, and learn some basic life skills also. Independent play outdoors, and travel to and from school (age appropriate) provides children so much mental and physical health. They learn evaluative skills, how to appropriately react and best negotiate, become alert to danger, develop decision making skills, along with a greater resilience, confidence, vigilance and capability. Yes at times they will get hurt (mostly scratched, bruised or broken), but they learn to deal with and manage the physical and emotional elements involved with that as well. I believe the best learning occurs ‘in’ and ‘through’. Children who are ‘bubble-wrapped’ miss out on this learning. Camps are such a perfect vehicle for the ‘in’ and ‘through’ to occur. Our Year 9’s are about to embark on their camps this coming week, and get the chance to have some of the experiences mentioned earlier. There are some activities that do expose us to risks too great to ignore and require us as parents, along with our children, to be educated and equipped to minimise. Of the 266 people who drowned in Australia last year, more than 10% were children under 14, and 30% occurred in the family pool or at the beach (Royal life Saving National Drowning Report 2014). As we come into summer it is a good reminder. Mueller College Town Hall is hosting a Summer First Aid Evening where the basic first aid skills for drowning, choking, bites and stings can be acquired. It is a FREE event for all adults and children. Come along on Tuesday 27th October and equip yourself and your family for some of the water related risky activities children love over the summer months. A flyer is included in this Mueller Messenger.
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ISSUE #32 22nd October 2015
READY FOR THE RISKS In this issue
Important Dates
Primary News
Secondary News
Voc Ed News
Other News
Gingerbread House
Front Office
3897 2990
Primary Absentee
3897 2793
Secondary Absentee
3897 2792
Phone Numbers
Ben Stiller - Head of Secondary
There are some experiences I think
every child should have growing up.
Jumping off a rope swing, shooting a
slingshot, riding a horse, cooking
marshmallows on an open fire,
sleeping in a tent, owning a pet,
building a cubbyhouse. The trouble is
most of these activities involve some
risk, and for a lot of today’s parents,
the risks seem too great. As a result,
less and less children get these
experiences growing up.
A recent study by La Trobe University
(Beyond the bubble-wrap) which
looked at understanding parent’s fears
in allowing their children to play and
travel independently, supported the
idea that being an overprotecting
parenting (well-intentioned though it
can be) impacts negatively on a
child’s overall development. Some
perceived risky activities actually allow
children to develop essential
autonomous skills, and learn some
basic life skills also.
Independent play outdoors, and travel
to and from school (age appropriate)
provides children so much mental and
physical health. They learn evaluative
skills, how to appropriately react and
best negotiate, become alert to
danger, develop decision making
skills, along with a greater resilience,
confidence, vigilance and capability.
Yes at times they will get hurt (mostly
scratched, bruised or broken), but
they learn to deal with and manage
the physical and emotional elements
involved with that as well. I believe the
best learning occurs ‘in’ and ‘through’.
Children who are ‘bubble-wrapped’
miss out on this learning. Camps are
such a perfect vehicle for the ‘in’ and
‘through’ to occur. Our Year 9’s are
about to embark on their camps this
coming week, and get the chance to
have some of the experiences
mentioned earlier.
There are some activities that do
expose us to risks too great to ignore
and require us as parents, along with
our children, to be educated and
equipped to minimise. Of the 266
people who drowned in Australia last
year, more than 10% were children
under 14, and 30% occurred in the
family pool or at the beach (Royal life
Saving National Drowning Report
2014). As we come into summer it is a
good reminder. Mueller College Town
Hall is hosting a Summer First Aid
Evening where the basic first aid skills
for drowning, choking, bites and stings
can be acquired. It is a FREE event
for all adults and children. Come
along on Tuesday 27th October and
equip yourself and your family for
some of the water related risky
activities children love over the
summer months. A flyer is included in
this Mueller Messenger.
IMPORTANT DATES
OCTOBER
23 Oct Mueller Film Awards
26-28 Oct Yr. 9 Camp
28 Oct Mueller Music Showcase
29 Oct Secondary Sports Awards
NOVEMBER
3 Nov Year 7 Cultural Day
4 Nov Presentation Night
2016 TERM DATES
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.
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
THE MUELLER SHOP
The opening hours for The Mueller Shop
(second hand sales) are as follows:
Tuesday 8am till 11am
Thursday 8am till 11am
On the first school day of each Term the Mueller Shop
is also open from 2:30pm till 3:30pm
Remember: Bring in your students outgrown
uniforms to place them in The Mueller Shop for sale.
The staff will price & label the items, and when you
drop off them off you will be required to complete a
form, take a copy of the second hand T&C's & indicate
your preferred method of payment once the items
have sold.
The Mueller Shop
TUCKSHOP
Please contact Angie Tester on 3897 2766 if you are
free to help in the Tuckshop.
Volunteers are always needed & appreciated.
Monday 26th June - Friday 30th October
Mon: Julie, Glad
Tue: Emily, Kathleen, Help Needed
Wed: Bridgette, Jean, Kathleen
Thu: Lee, Ruth
Fri: Desleigh, Dila, Kylie, Help Desperately Needed
PRIMARY NEWS
CONGRATULATIONS!
Over the weekend Mueller Primary had three girls compete at State Athletics Carnival held in Townsville. Trista
Hockey, Sophie Weber and Sophie Burger.
Congratulations girls on the amazing achievements you put in and for your outstanding results. Sophie Burger
Placed 6th in 10 year olds High Jump. Sophie Weber place 3rd in 11 year olds High Jump. And Trista Hockey
placed 1st in the 10 year olds Multi event.
A huge CONGRATULATIONS to Trista and Sophie Weber for making it through and getting selected to represent
Queensland at the National Carnival held in Canberra in December. WOW...
Samuel Hendriks
Primary PE Teacher / Sports Coordinator
GENESIS - FUN FIT KIDS PROGRAM
Term 4 at Mueller College
Open to Primary school students in the following age
categories...
Juniors (5-8)
Seniors (9-12)
Includes:
Weekly 40 minute sessions
Workout + Education + Nutrition
8 weeks of FUN for only $64
Genesis drawstring bag
Genesis water bottle
Genesis lanyard
Fit Family Pass
For all enquiries, please contact
Genesis Rothwell on 3204 9300 or
email: [email protected]
“THE LITTLE MERMAID” AUDITIONS
Next year Mueller College will be producing Disney's "The Little Mermaid” as the Primary Musical.
We will be holding auditions during the day on Friday the 30th of October for anyone in Years 3-5 who would be
interested in trying out for either a lead role, or to be part of the ensemble cast.
All auditioning materials will be found on Parent Portal https://muellerhub.com/parentlounge/
Mr Jamie Rule
Kickstart Coordinator and Music Teacher
SECONDARY NEWS
VOC ED NEWS
30th October, Applications for Traineeships in Child Care with Sesame Lane in 2016 close.
See Mrs Cole in D15 for application forms
Traineeships on offer for 2016:
Certificate III
Business Administration: Redcliffe, Caboolture, Brighton Health Campus, Aboriginal
& Torres Strait Islander Health Unit
Allied Health: Redcliffe ONLY
Dental Assisting: Redcliffe ONLY
You can alternately visit the QTIS website (website may not include all traineeship
certificate information) http://www.qtis.training.qld.gov.au/ . Applications close 23rd October.
Please see Mrs Cole in D15 for further assistance
SCHOOL BASED TRAINEESHIPS - METRO NORTH HOSPITAL & HEALTH
Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC) are proud to announce the launch of our For Parents website,
specifically designed to help parents be more involved in their child’s tertiary study decisions. Use it as a starting
point, or a great adjunct to the guidance you are already giving.
At the For Parents site, parents can:
• get useful hints and tips to help your child.
• find out when to start planning.
• choose the right course and institution.
• check out how to apply.
• investigate support services.
For more information email [email protected].
QTAC - FOR PARENTS WEBSITE
OTHER NEWS
FIVESTONES PRODUCTIONS
Fivestones Diploma of Musical Theatre and Certificate III in Live Production beginning in January 2016.
Applications are open for entry into the Fivestones Diploma of Musical Theatre and Certificate III in Live Production.
The second round of auditions are open for application and will be held on Saturday November 7th 2015.
If you are interested in auditioning or know someone who is, online
applications are available at www.fivestones.com.au or ring the Drama
BRISBANE JUNIOR THEATRE
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).
MUELLER FORMER STUDENT CHAPEL
The annual Former Student Chapel is on again. Feel free to
invite any ex-Mueller students. Chapel starts around 9:30am
(Senior Chapel) on Friday, November 6th and will wrap up
around 11:45am. Chapel will be followed by a complimentary
morning tea - food provided, drinks available for purchase.
Please RSVP through this link
Click Here
OPEN NIGHT
Date: 13 November 2015
Time: Open from 5.00pm (Information Chat at 5.30pm)
Location: OSHC Rooms (Next to the Tuckshop)
FREE Sausage Sizzle for ALL
Come and see what your children have been doing at the Service. New families are most welcome to come and see
how the Service operates. Please RSVP on forms available in A1 or through the Early Learning Centre by Friday 6
November 2015
OUTSIDE SCHOOL HOURS CARE
MCC COUNSELLOR
Are you facing challenges that you’re struggling to make sense of? Jenny Billingham is available for counselling if
you need someone to listen. 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) and your call will be returned at the earliest convenience).
2016 TOUR OF ISRAEL
Come see Israel from the heights of Mt Hermon in the north to the
seaside town of Eilat in the south, and from the Jordan valley in the
east to Joppa on the west coast. Join a comprehensive tour of
authentic sites whose biblical status is beyond doubt in the school
holidays from 23 June to 11 July. We have a Christian guide (1 of
about 4 in a total of 4000 licensed) whose heart and head are
immersed in this ancient land. Be prepared for a life-changing trip.
Contact Arthur Sweeney for details p: 0421074256
Come along and construct and decorate a GINGERBREAD HOUSE from a pre-baked kit
ALL WELCOME!
When: November 6th
RSVP: Essential By October 23rd
Time: 6:45 - 8:30 pm
Where: Level 2, Mueller Performing Arts, Morris Rd Rothwell
Cost: $27.00 payable at Mueller College Front Office or call 38972721
All enquiries - Isabel O’Neill 0418700803
A ministry of Mueller Community Church
MUELLER COMMUNITY CHURCH
