ISSUE #11 24th April 2015

WELCOME BACK

Welcome back to Term 2.

Tomorrow is ANZAC Day. It has always been an honour for the Mueller

Marching Band to lead out the ANZAC Parade at Redcliffe. This year we have

an even greater responsibility. We have been asked to march about half way

through he parade, directly in front of the servicemen and women. To march in

the ANZAC Parade is alone a privilege, however to lead the veterans is an

even greater honour.

Everyone is invited. Come along tomorrow morning and join with us in the

march. Students and their families are all welcome to march.

There are two major community events this term - Oliver! and The Fete.

Oliver! - the musical, will be a fantastic show. The students and all involved

have been practicing for many hours. The MPAC stage is starting to take

shape with the set being built. Don’t miss out on tickets by leaving it too late.

Go to the Mueller homepage, www.mueller.qld.edu.au and follow the links to

buy your tickets.

The Fete will be another great community event. Next week we will be starting

to ask for volunteers to help. The Fete is always huge and can only occur

through plenty of people lending a hand. We will need help on set-up, stalls

and pack-up. Watch this space and get ready to volunteer. We are all looking

forward to another great term. If you have anything you would like to talk

about, please contact your child’s Head of sub-school.

In this issue

Oliver!

Important Dates

Secondary News

Voc Ed News

Mueller News

Fete News

Fete Sponsors

Mueller Community Church

Other News

2015-2016 Entertainment Books

Front Office

3897 2990

Primary Absentee

3897 2793

Secondary Absentee

3897 2792

Phone Numbers

Paul Valese - Head of College

http://www.mueller.qld.edu.au/oliver

IMPORTANT DATES

APRIL

24 Apr Mueller ANZAC Service

25 Apr ANZAC Day

27 Apr Secondary Parent teacher Interviews

3:30 - 7pm

29 Apr-1 May Year 11 camp

MAY

29 Apr-1 May Year 11 camp

4 May Secondary CSSA Cross Country

4-6 May Year 10 Set Plan Interviews

6 May Immunisation Round 2—Year 8

8-9 May Oliver! Musical

12-14 May NAPLAN

22 May Year 11 Film Night

23 May Fete

29 May Secondary Music Concert

JUNE

2 Jun Primary Tabloid Sports

5 Jun Year 12 Film Night

8 Jun Queens Birthday

12 Jun Primary Music Concert

16-23Jun Block Exams

23-27 Jun Year 11 Survival Camp

25 Jun Primary Athletics Carnival

26 Jun End of Term 2 | P-6 Closing Chapel

JULY

13 Jul Pupil Free Day

14 Jul Pupil Free Day

15 Jul Start of Term 3

15-16 Jul Year 12 QCS Practice

NAPLAN

YEAR 7 CAMP

Due to the recent weather events, the Year 7 camp was

moved to the 1st to 3rd June.

If this now allows your child to attend, please contact

Mrs Scheu

ph:3897 2990 or e.scheu@mueller.qld.edu.au.

No new permission slips will be sent out, as we will use

the current completed ones we have.

NAPLAN TESTING DATES FOR 2015

Language Conventions and Writing: 12th May

Reading: 13th May

Numeracy: 14th May

Parents wishing to withdraw students from the testing program, are required to give notice to the school.

This can be done through the Parent Withdrawal Form available from the Front Office.

Mrs Winwood Deputy Head of College

HUDSONS AT MUELLER | CAFÉ

Hudsons at Mueller is now open!

Monday to Friday | 8am - 3:30pm.

All welcome. CASH only please, no EFTPOS facility.

YEAR 10 DESIGN, TECHNOLOGY AND AVIATION

SECONDARY NEWS

The year 10 Design, Technology and Aviation class are looking for 'steam-punk' style items with which they will be

making wearable art. The DTA students are learning about programming micro

controllers and will be incorporating these into small items that can be worn - examples of these are LEDs sewn into

a bowtie or even a jacket. The students will also be learning about soldering and small item welding - these skills will

be used to fashion their

wearable items.

For those who haven't heard of steam-punk, it is a fashion genre that has been around for some time and is a mix-

ture of science fiction and Victorian era fashion and even a little bit of American Wild West. Picture Dr Who meets

Jules Verne and throw in a bit of Robocop. Whilst not being into it myself, I recognise that it is a platform for creativity

that suits what we do in DTA. Prepare to see some innovative designs emerging from the Year 10s.

We are willing to take things apart. We are NOT after electronics as such but if there is a mechanism inside an elec-

tronic device, then we'll disassemble the item in order to access the gizmo. Clocks are great. Please drop the items

into the front office or M6 if you are passing by.

The following are desirable...

Mechanical | Mechanical clocks and watches | Fob watches (who would want to give these away but I may as well

ask) | Gears and cogs...we need lots of these | Old cameras (not digital) | Mechanisms | Small interesting metal

objects (a nail is not interesting...), you be the judge | Mechanical typewriter | Small chain | Old gauges/

instrumentation | Springs | Old keys | Valves and relays | Morse code telegraph key and sounder | Small nuts and

bolts | Optical | Old circular reading glasses | Old welding glasses | Mini telescopes & binoculars | Lenses, magnifiers

Jewellery | Cuff links | Bowties | Ties | Pendants | Leather | Straps| Buckles | Porcelain items eg: knobs (not plates

nor cups) | Leather flying or motorbike helmet or pith helmet (may as well ask) | Top hats | Rings | Beads | Hardware

Small diameter copper/brass tubing or rod | Copper/brass sheet metal | Hose clamps

Mr Anthony Banks

Teacher - Aerospace Studies, Design, & Technology, Unmanned Aircraft & Robotics

Hairdresser at Margate requires 15 year old to do tea and tidy on Saturdays from 8am till 3pm.

See Mrs Cole in D15 for more information.

VOC ED NEWS

INTERESTING JOB?

Later in the year we will be hosting a Voc Ed information session for our Year 11’s. We will be educating them on

career choices and would appreciate some parent participation. If you hold an interesting or unusual job we would

love to hear from you! The format will be a casual interview style on the lounge. There is no need to prepare a

presentation, etc. You will be addressing the Year 11 cohort.

Any enquiries, please contact Mrs Stokes via email l.stokes@mueller.qld.edu.au

HAIRDRESSER VACANCY

North Lakes Plumbing Traineeship: we are looking for a keen outgoing student that has a high work ethic that

would be interested in continuing their Career at the end of their traineeship.

Certificate II in Kitchen Operations, available at Pines Bar & Restaurant, Scarborough Beach

Certificate III in Business available to years 10 or 11 students at Peninsula Palms

Certificate III in Aged Care available to students in years 10 and 11 at Peninsula Palms

Certificate III in Hospitality Front of House available in restaurant at Woody Point

See Mrs Cole in D15 for further information.

SCHOOL BASED TRAINEESHIPS AVAILABLE

School-based apprenticeships and traineeships are commonly called SATs. They allow secondary school students,

in years 10, 11 and occasionally year 12, to work for a business as paid employees – all whilst studying for their QCE

and or OP. Students completing their SAT gain a Nationally Recognised Certificate and points toward their QCE.

When SATs become available they are usually filled very quickly. The most difficult part is finding an employer to

take on a school based trainee/apprentice as it costs the employer time and money to train the student.

The student spends one day each week with their employer during school time and usually more than one day

during school holidays. They must complete a minimum 50 x 7½ hour days each year on the job, this does not

include theory. They must make up time missed during exams, excursions, and any other mandatory school event,

during school holidays. Students are paid a training wage by their employer for the time spent at work however they

are not paid for theory time, sick days, or holidays.

Although most students drop a subject when they take on a SAT it is not compulsory. Dropping a subject allows the

student to catch up on lessons missed during their day with the employer. They may also work on the theory for their

SAT in these periods which will show on their timetable as Voc. Ed. A SAT is not an easy option, it requires

dedication and persistence however it can be a pathway for students into their chosen career.

All SATS must be authorised by the school which can also cancel a SAT if the student is not keeping up with his/her

school studies.

For further information contact Mrs Cole - r.cole@mueller.qld.edu.au or phone: 3897 2719.

WHAT ARE SCHOOL-BASED APPRENTICESHIPS AND TRAINEESHIPS

MAKE UP TEAM REQUIRED

If you are interested in being part of the backstage make-up team for the 8th and 9th May for Oliver, contact

Sue Kregenbrink on 3897 2869 or email s.kregenbrink@mueller.qld.edu.au

PROPS NEEDED

We are in need of some props for this musical. If you have any of the following items lying around at home, we

can alleviate you of your clutter. Please drop into the 'Arts' staffroom in D25 or to the Front Office.

We would appreciate any of the items below: spoons, small dark blankets, cups and saucers, tea spoons, picnic

basket, stuffed cat with long tail, cooking ladle, gold, watch, diamante pin, metal mugs or cups, old metal coffee pot,

serving trays, plastic strawberries, doctors bag, gold locket, hat rack, large old keys, lengths of ribbon, old school

bell, wooden bowls, pewter bowls, old photo frames, old wallets, old watches, metal bowls, large wicker laundry

basket, picnic basket and old looking books.

OLIVER! SCHOOL MUSICAL - 8TH & 9TH MAY Hi, I’m Jack Bradford director of the

upcoming production of Oliver at Mueller

College’s MPAC Theatre May 8th and 9

th.

We are now less than 3 weeks from opening

night.

The rehearsals are in full swing with the sets in

place and all the costumes and props coming

together.

I want to thank all the parents, teachers and

the administration at Mueller College for all

their hard work and energy invested in this

production.

The tickets are on sale at the Mueller College

Website: http://www.mueller.qld.edu.au/oliver/

So spread the news about our production and

invite friends and family to come see the story

of Oliver and his journey of hope in the face of

desperate circumstances and listen to great

songs like “Where is Love”, I’d Do

Anything” and “Consider Yourself”.

MUELLER NEWS

SATURDAY 23RD MAY | 12:30 to 7:30pm

FETE NEWS & REQUESTS

We are running Sideshow Alley again this year and would appreciate any donations of the following items for prizes:

Family blocks chocolate | Freddo’s | Jaffa's | Chupa Chups | Multi-pack chips | *please ensure “Use By” or “Best

Before” dates are valid beyond 23/05/15

Please drop off any donations to the Front Office. Any size donation will be greatly appreciated.

A BIG THANK YOU FOR THE DONATIONS ALREADY RECEIVED!

JAR STALL

Any fun small items to fill a jar, for example; stickers,

toys, jewellery, stationery, lollies, marbles, dinosaurs, hair accessories, balls,

etc… (New items only please).

OP SHOP

Clean clothes, books, toys, sports equipment, bric-a-brac, craft, small items (NO

big items or furniture please. Home collection is not available, please drop any items

into the Library or the Front Office).

PLANT STALL

Clean plastic plant pots needed - all sizes. Potted plants (please do not

deliver until the week before the Fete). LARGE plastic toy dinosaurs.

All donations gratefully received. Please drop off to the Front Office.

Enquiries to Kerryn Stackman | k.stackman@mueller.qld.edu.au

BOX FANS NEEDED

We are looking for 2 Box Fans. If you

have one you are happy to donate (it will

be pulled apart), we would love to hear

from you! *No pedestal fans please.

FETE NEWS

SILVER FETE SPONSORS

BRONZE FETE SPONSORS

These businesses are supporting the Mueller Fete

through donations of goods or services, which will be

auctioned on Fete day.

If you own a business or have a business contact who

may be willing to donate a product or service please

contact Kerryn Stackman via

k.stackman@mueller.qld.edu.au Deception Bay

PLATINUM FETE SPONSORS

Phone: 07 3203 4095

Address: 534 Oxley Avenue, Redcliffe North

Business hours:

Monday - Friday

8.00am - 6.00pm

Saturday

8.15am - 12noon

MUELLER COMMUNITY CHURCH

MCC COUNSELLOR MCC Counsellor, Jenny Billingham is available to serve

the Mueller community (staff, students and families). We

all face crisis and hardship at times in our lives, and it is at

those times that we may feel isolated from help and sup-

port. People seek counselling for many reasons such as:

Life transitions (marriages, deaths, births) | Concerns

about work or relationships | Stress | Anxiety and

depression | Family problems.

Counselling offers a safe and supportive environment

where you can tell your story without being judged or

criticized. It can assist you to journey towards change and

growth in the life challenges you face.

Jenny can be reached on either 3897 2706 or 0427 876 396. Please leave a message and she will contact you as

soon as possible to arrange an appointment.

OTHER NEWS

Moreton Bay Regional Council is excited to announce the Explore Moreton Bay by Walking in May program. This

program delivers a range of free and low cost walking experiences and small events for children, families and adults

to highlight the diverse walking opportunities on offer throughout the region.

Explore Moreton Bay by Walking in May includes a range of free after school ‘Active Kids’ activities, these activities

are free and do not require any bookings. Primary aged school children can enjoy Obstacle Challenges, Self

Defence and Kidzone fitness activities in parks across the Moreton Bay region during the month of May. A full

schedule of activities is available online at www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/explore

ACTIVE KIDS

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