Early in February, Mission Australia shared the results of its annual survey of young people aged 15-19. Now in its 19th year, the survey provides a platform for young people to express their views, concerns and hopes for the future. At MBC, we welcome the report each year as it is one of many pieces of data which help inform our pastoral curriculum. After such a challenging 12 months, I was very keen to review this year’s results and was encouraged to learn that girls – especially those educated at all girls’ schools – fared so well during the pandemic year of 2020. In particular, an analysis conducted for the Alliance of Girls’ Schools Australasia, revealed that students at girls’ schools obtained higher scores than the female average in the key areas of physical and mental health, overall life satisfaction, and educational and career aspirations. 

While the 2020 Youth Survey revealed that many of the 25,800 young people who participated were happy with their current circumstances and felt optimistic about their futures, this was especially true for the 2,760 students attending 18 girls’ schools. Survey results showed that girls from single-sex schools were less concerned than other young females about mental health issues and coping with stress. Equally positive was the finding that the same girls had managed to remain focussed on their studies and plans to attend university, and were confident in their ability to achieve their goals after leaving school. 

Like many other girls’ schools across the nation, MBC worked tirelessly throughout the tumult of 2020 to deliver compassionate and responsive pastoral care and support, and creative online and hybrid models of teaching and learning. Above all, we intentionally set out to nurture the deep sense of social connection and belonging our students feel for their school, to ensure our girls were anchored to their teachers, friends and school community. It seems that despite reimagined school events, cancelled musical and dance performances, new look formals and some concern about the exams results, young women have shown remarkable resilience, resourcefulness, care and good humour — attributes and attitudes that will prepare them for tomorrow’s world, whatever it may hold. 

Included in the survey were some very specific questions to measure the physical health of young people. The results in this field indicate that students attending girls’ schools are living healthier lives than the average of all females. In particular, girls attending single-sex schools engage in more sport, and despite the barriers COVID presented, 74% indicated they played sport in 2020 compared to 69% of all females surveyed. This result powerfully reflects the extraordinary lengths that Mrs Pavish, our HPE teachers and coaches went to last year to keep the girls involved in school training (sometimes via Zoom) and sporting competitions, not to mention the creative online and skilfully managed HPE classes and other wellbeing activities, during lockdown.

Similarly, the survey examines mental health concerns in its questionnaire. Here again, the results are better for girls in single sex schools. Just over one-third of respondents from girls’ schools (37%) reported that mental health was a personal concern compared to the female average of 43%. Similarly, 52% of girls from single-sex schools said they were very or extremely concerned about coping with stress compared with 56% of all females. Nonetheless, it is clear that mental health and wellbeing remains an area of considerable concern for all our young people. Thankfully at MBC we encourage open and honest mental health discussions – the video presentation (posted on our Facebook page) from the MBC and MBBC Captains last year was a case in point - and our ongoing focus on mental wellbeing in Primary classes and Secondary PMP ensures we prioritise this among our students. 

Interestingly, the Alliance of Girls’ Schools Australasia attributes these lower rates of concern about mental health among girls from single-sex schools as a product of the lower rates of bullying and victimisation that researchers have reported in all-girl schooling environments. The 2020 Youth Survey found that 9.6% of students at girls’ schools were concerned about bullying compared with 15.1% of all females. These findings indicate that students from girls’ schools are less likely to experience the negative wellbeing and mental health outcomes that can result from bullying and victimisation. At MBC, our Anti Bullying Strategy (link to the website strategy please) states clearly that we have a zero tolerance to bullying and we investigate vigorously all matters brought to our attention by girls, staff and parents. 

Excitingly, there were positive results from the survey relating to the future hopes and dreams of young women. Girls attending single-sex schools are more likely to enter tertiary education after high school compared with the female average. A significantly higher proportion of girls’ school students taking part in the 2020 Youth Survey reported intending to obtain a university degree (88%) compared with 70% of all females aged 15-19.

In addition, girls from single-sex schools were more likely to report feeling very or extremely confident in their ability to achieve their study or work goals after finishing school (48% vs 45%) and more likely to report feeling positive or very positive about their future (57% vs 53%). Indeed, the overall life satisfaction of girls attending single sex schools was 61%, compared with 54% of all female respondents. 

It is reasonable then to conclude that the findings of the 2020 Youth Survey reveal that, even amid the disruptions experienced during last year, girls’ schools are continuing to create an environment where young women can flourish. Indeed, our own experience of 2020 affirmed that girls are active, confident, creative, resilient and adaptable  - the future is in excellent hands. 

Reference:  

Alliance of Girls’ Schools Australasia, Youth Survey 2020: Girls’ school students remain positive and future-focused, Issue 1/20

Please refer to the TASS Calendar for up to date information regarding school activities.

Week 5 marked the official start of the Year 6 leadership roles in the Primary school. This served as an opportunity for me to share with the girls the importance of green lights. As you know, there’s something very satisfying when you’re driving along, and you catch a green light. Green lights mean go, keep moving forward, proceed, advance, carry on. They are there to keep the flow of traffic moving and keep us safe on busy sections of the road, especially when the traffic is moving in many different directions.

But we don’t just find greenlights on the road. In life or at work a greenlight might be when someone tells you that you are on the right track. It’s when your friends support you or when your boss says well done - good job. The sunrise is kind of a greenlight from God for the new day ahead. A greenlight may be the first day of holidays, or even just the weekend. Greenlights can also come disguised as a birthday, a catch up with friends, moving to a new house or starting a new job.

In the book, “When God says Go” written by Elizabeth Laing Thompson, the reader is invited into the stories of men and women in the Bible who were given the green light by God to fulfill His purposes. People like Moses, Rebekah, Abigail, Jeremiah, Mary, and others. These Bible heroes responded a lot like we do when they were presented with a green light. Some were excited and full of hope and others felt fear and uncertainty.

I’m certain the Year 6 girls could relate to those feelings this week as they started their leadership journey. Many of them have already caught the green light and have started to fulfil the role assigned to them, and I have to say, their passion and initiative has been wonderful to see. Others however are travelling into their new role with caution – which is understandable.

Lent is perhaps another perfect example of a green light. It is a time when many of us are called to go forward with helping others, or a time to go deeper—in Bible study or relationships. It can also be a green light to go higher—in prayer and communion with God. Or maybe Lent is the season to go and grow, right where you are. . .to dig into the Word, dive into your heart, and become the kind of person that God is giving you the green light to be.  

So, when God gives you the green light, what will you do?

Our Year 6 Student Leaders - Valuing our student voice and contribution

We proudly inducted our Year 6 leaders this week as they take on their leadership roles. Through our programme we acknowledge the very positive contribution that each individual makes. We reflected on the journey the girls have made throughout their Primary Years, and the responsibility that now exists for them to serve others.  

We wish all of our students the very best as they learn and grow this year as they transition the next very important stage of their lives.

It is widely researched that language learning helps us to understand our own language better and builds greater social and cultural inclusion. Student diversity is often recognised through their own cultural backgrounds and there are many of our families who have rich and interesting family traditions that are valuable to share with us. Many of our families speak a different language at home, and we value opportunities to celebrate this gift in our MBC community.

We would like to invite families to contribute to raising awareness of the importance of ‘mother tongue’ languages. We are open to ideas would love the girls to feel confident to share their language with us in any ways that are appropriate. We have been building a collection in the primary library that has books written in the languages that are spoken by our families. If your family has any books that they would be willing to donate (particularly picture books) it would be wonderful to grow our collection.

Also, if you are wiling to share your cultural heritage or language with us please don’t hesitate to make contact with myself (lennonr@mbc.qld.edu.au) or with class teachers.

Thank you to our Cultural Awareness leaders who assisted with activities to celebrate Chinese New Year.

Kids Lit Quiz Australia

Kids Lit Quiz is on again this Year and will be held on April 29 (more details to come). To participate in this competition, students need to under 14 years of age on July 1 2021. We will be entering Primary and Secondary teams. Primary students should respond to the letter from Ms Vine. Interested Secondary students can email secondarylibrary@mbc.qld.edu.au

This student-led group is now part of the Secondary co-curricular programme. Any student who enjoys writing or illustrating is welcome to join the group. Please register your interest with Ms McQueen by emailing to mcqueenm@mbc.qld.edu.au

The week including Valentine’s Day is also Library Lovers Week! We celebrated with craft activities in all Libraries, romantic book quotes competition and fun book dates in the Secondary Library.

The Years 5 and 6 Rebel Girls Book Clubs have their first meeting this week, and the Year 4 Rebel Girls Book Club next week. This term we have over 35 students participating, which is terrific! The days will change next term, so if students missed out this term due to after school commitments, hopefully they will be able to participate next term. 

Book Clubs are a valuable experience through which participants can engage with literature, read outside their comfort zone and connect with peers. A number of quality book stores run their own (paid) Book Clubs as well. If you would like to know more, follow the links below. 

Mad Hatters 

Riverbend Books 

Where the Wild Things Are (West End)

Rebecca Sparrow and Jane Sullivan (ex MBC Teacher) have started an online Book Club for boys and girls aged 10-13- The Rebel Readers Alliance, in which students can participate from home. To investigate further, follow the link. This book club started last week with an introductory video with Rebecca and Jane, however, they assure me they will welcome any new members for the next week.

As part of the Year 6 Leadership Programme, the Primary Library is host to two leadership groups this year- Library Leaders and STEAM Leaders. 

The Library Leaders this year are Fleur McCullough, Emmaline Chong, Emilee Hinz and Lizzie Mauger. They will assist in Library procedures and host special events during lunch times. They will be running a regular activity called What’s On Wednesday where students from Year 1-6 will be invited to enjoy colouring, craft, card games, board games and story-telling. 

The STEAM Leaders for this year are Ashley Tseng, Alivia Prasad and Natasia Piyasachaboon. Over the year, the team will aim to provide challenges, activities and events that require students to think differently, design and create while using skills found in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics. Their first challenge is being held this week on Thursday and Friday at lunch time, so stay tuned for the report in the next newsletter!

The topic of sexual consent has featured prominently in the media over the past week, following the sexual assault allegations of a former political adviser and an online petition for consent to be included in the curriculum in early secondary. Many of the respondents to the online petition were from private girls’ schools and provided testimonials about sexual assault they had experienced during their schooling years, some as young as 13.

Providing accurate information about sexual consent has been part of our Positive Minds Programme (PMP) for several years. Our Year 9 students undertake a unit of work called Sex and Sexuality that includes lessons about consent. This is extended upon later, when our Year 11 students explore the issue in the context of Healthy Relationships.

Additionally, since 2019 we have engaged external presenters to speak to our students about sexual consent from legal and ethical perspectives. Most recently, in 2020 we had Michelle Mitchell work with our Year 9 to 11 cohorts and in 2019 author and sexual assault survivor Bri Lee presented to Year 10 to 12 students.

We remain committed to ensuring our students have a deep understanding of sexual consent and related issues such as sexting and image-based abuse, so that they are best placed to protect their sexual health. For this reason, we have engaged Melinda Tankard-Reist to speak to students on May 24 (Term 2) with a presentation to parents to follow on the same evening. More information about this event will be sent to you early next term.

While schools can play a pivotal role in teaching young people about consent, parents have a responsibility to ensure their child understands consent and that they maintain an ongoing dialogue around this important issue. To assist you with this, we recommend the following resources:

• Kidshelpline
• Reachout
• Michelle Mitchell
• Youth Law Australia
• Tea and Consent
• Mrs Michelle McKersey's newsletter article 2019

We are delighted to announce the Form Captains for Semester One, 2021. A Form Captaincy is a leadership position for which students nominate in Term 1.

Students in Year 8 to 12 are eligible to nominate for Form Captain in Semester one. Two Form Captains per Form Class are selected by the Heads of House and presented with their badges in House Form. The role of Form Captain involves a variety of responsibilities which include working collaboratively with their fellow Form Captain to provide support to the Form Teacher in the practical operation of Form time and House and Form activities. Additionally, Form Captains are expected to assist in fostering positive relationships and teamwork in their vertical Form Class, both within and across year levels.

Form Captains also commit to being exemplary role models to other students in terms of presentation, punctuality and conduct by upholding the College Positive Behaviours Policy and Student e-Device Policy.

Congratulations to the following students from each House: Click Here.

In 2020, the College’s inaugural student wellbeing action team, the Hearts and Minds Committee (HMC), was formed. This initiative was developed in response to data from the 2019 student wellbeing survey and a subsequent recommendation from the University of Adelaide to increase student engagement.

The HMC was involved in numerous initiatives in 2020, which include Fitness Fridays and the addition of shorts and trousers to the uniform. The HMC also led other activities focussed on supporting students and promoting positive wellbeing such as an assembly presentation for RUOK? Day and a lunchtime activity which encouraged students to meaningfully connect with their peers through conversation. Additionally, in acknowledgement of World Mental Health Day, students were invited to contribute to a wall of messages with ideas about what people can do to look after their mental health.

The HMC is an elected group of students from Years 7 - 12 who represent their peers on issues concerning the wellbeing of the MBC student body. Aligning with the Hearts and Minds wellbeing framework, the committee’s role is to foster and promote healthy wellbeing by organising events, projects and developments on behalf of the students, with the ultimate aim of supporting the wellbeing of all Moreton Bay College students.

After an application process where nominees were asked to share their reasons for wanting to have a voice in student wellbeing, the 2021 HMC has been finalised. Meeting for the very first time on Wednesday 24 February, committee members had the opportunity to connect with each other and consider student wellbeing projects for 2021. We congratulate the following students who have been selected as members of the 2021 HMC: Click Here.

At the very end of the holidays, I was lucky enough to be a part of The Science Experience 2021. I have the incredible opportunity to visit the Queensland University of Technology, Griffith University and the University of Queensland to study all things STEM, mostly Science, with PhD students, university lectures and other experts in science, engineering and mathematics. From seeing behind the scenes of some of the most energy efficient buildings in Australia to lectures and workshops with the experts, this experience provided me with some fascinating insight into what a career in STEM could look like. 

At QUT, I had the opportunity to work with engineering PhD students and lecturers to learn the basics of building a sturdy bridge. We were then challenged to successfully build a bridge that could hold nothing over 5kg, but more than the other teams in the room. Using flimsy wood, glue and a very stressful half an hour, our team won the competition with 3.5kg, a whole kilogram above the other teams. 

At Griffith University we heard from a very interesting lecturer, Dr Tony Greene, from the School of Natural Sciences. With my love for biology, I found the microbiology and new biotechnologies the university is working on fascinating. His lecture included the very relevant topic of how virus’ spread and the ideal conditions they need to survive, while also showing opportunities for the future. 

While the experiences at both QUT and Griffith were amazing, the best experience had to be at UQ where I learnt more than any other! And had so much fun! We had the opportunity to hear from Professor Tamara Davis, from the School of Mathematics and Physics, where I found a new love for astrophysics. The unknowns of the universe Davis spoke about were completely fascinating and, while they did make me think about how insignificant the Earth can be in the universe, it made me want to know more and continue to learn about the ‘adventures on the dark side of the universe’, as Davis said it.

Finally, there was a two-day workshop on genetics and lactose intolerance. In the experiment, we extracted, amplified and analysed DNA, then discovered the mystery of how lactose intolerance works, scientifically. This workshop also gave us the opportunity to talk to PhD students, studying genetics, which provided lots of insight into the world of science outside of study. 

All in all, The Science Experience was one of the best experiences I’ve ever had! I learnt so much about STEM and have an ever-growing passion for it. This incredible experience wouldn’t have been a possibility for me if it wasn’t the sponsorship of the Wynnum and Manly Rotary Club and I’d like to thank you for providing it to me. I would recommend the incredible experience to anyone in Year 9 or 10 who is interested in any part of STEM, especially science. I loved every second!

As part of the curriculum studies for Visual Arts in Practice, Year 11 and 12 students worked with Contemporary Jeweller Jemica Ostrofski, to create upcycled jewellery using scrap metal and a range of specialist techniques and tools. Students designed, textured, shaped, joined and polished several metal components to make wearable art in response to a client brief. These skills will be used to create folios of work for assessment.

The second half of this term is a busy time for many of our students conducting field work and learning outside the classroom. These outdoor experiences also contribute towards preparations for assessment items. 

Year 12 Geography Class

Students will be spending two days at the Jacob’s Well Environmental Education Centre on Monday March 1 and Tuesday March 2, gathering data about the impacts that localised landcover transformation is having on resident koala populations. Please ensure permission forms are returned to the class teacher. Students will be leaving the College at 7.15 am on Monday morning and returning to the College by 3.30pm on Tuesday. 

Year 10 Humanities Classes

Students will be travelling to the Southport Spit on Thursday, March 4 to collect data about coastal processes and the natural and built environments. Students will consider ways in which Gold Coast city is managing urbanisation along the coast. All classes will leave on coaches from the bus shelter by approximately 8.20 am and return to the College by 3.00pm. Litter-free packed lunches and snacks are a must! 

Year 11 and Year 12 Ancient History Classes

Students will be visiting the R.D. Milns Antiquities Museum at U.Q. on Wednesday March 17 to discover Greek and Roman material culture with insights into warfare and armies from the time. Students depart the College before 8.30 am and return by 3.00 pm. 

Year 11 Geography Class

Students will be spending the day at various sites along Bulimba Creek in the Carindale area to acquire and integrate knowledge about how ecological and natural hazards affect people and places at a local scale in the Bulimba Creek Catchment. Students will be assisted by Miss Barnes and an Education Officer from the Moreton Bay Environmental Education Centre. The class will depart the College by 8.30 am and return by 3.00pm. Litter-free packed lunches and snacks are a must!

Humanities Competitions in 2021

There are a number of opportunities for students to extend their learning and challenge their understanding when it comes to learning about the Humanities.

The following competitions are available for students to enter in 2021. Students are encouraged to express their interest in entering any of these competitions with the Head of Department, Mrs Allison Robertson. 

Australian Geography Competition 

Tuesday March 23 (Week 9) held at second break and afterschool at the College. This is a multiple-choice test based on general geographic skills and knowledge.

Education Perfect Humanities Champs

May 25 to June 1 (Week 6). This is an online challenge open to all students in Years 7-10 Humanities. Every student is already signed up with Education Perfect and is encouraged to give this competition a go.

Australian History Competition

May 30 to June 4 at the College (Week 7). This is a multiple-choice test based on the interpretation of sources.

During the year, students in Years 10 to 12 will have the opportunity to engage with an innovative digital careers programme. The digital programme is a touchpoint for our students to not only experience different industries, but to see these industries in action and to learn from professionals.

What does the programme involve?

Each student will create an individual account and will have 24/7 access to it. Year 12 students were introduced to the programme this week. Year 11 students will be introduced to the programme in Week 7 and our Year 10 students will begin engaging with the programme early in Term 2.

The programme includes:

• Over 800 pieces of industry content
• virtual tours, videos, podcasts, career timelines and more.   
• Virtual Work Experience programme
• A job finder
• A resume builder
• Scholarship finder
• Profiling assessment
• Career goal tracking 

To watch a video that shows all of the things the programme offers, click here.

Career Advice, Resume Help, etc

Does your child need assistance with career advice or help with job searching, interview techniques or putting together a resume? If so, please encourage them to make an appointment with Mrs Vega. I am available every lunchtime. Students can simply pop into the Careers Room at the back of the D2 classroom or can arrange a time to meet via email. My email is vegac@mbc.qld.edu.au.

Please click here for the Careers Bulletin.

In the last newsletter, I spoke about the importance of listening to professional musicians who play your instrument and how this helps you develop your own personal sound and sense of musical style. This week I asked some of our Music Captains who they like to listen to – here’s what they said:

Alex Dirie picked two songs – the first is a really interested modern interpretation by rock singer Annie Lennox of the piece Dido’s Lament from the opera Dido and Aeneas by Henry Purcell. Alex particularly likes the “minimal chordal accompaniment which allows the melody to soar” at the beginning and the “multiple harmonies and echoes that are added to the texture nearer to the end, creating strength and richness in the sound for an almost mysterious effect”. Alex also likes to listen to The Dining Table, by Harry Styles, because she admires his amazing stage presence and confidence and the way he uses simple musical ideas to create an emotional story. 

Lucy Morton, who is one of our best violinists, likes to listen to the violin virtuoso Itzhak Perlman because of his incredible technique. Listen to this version of Praeludium und Allegro by Kreisler and you’ll see what she means! 

Who do you like to listen to? If you don’t have a favourite musician who plays your instrument, try googling/youtube searching or ask your teacher and see who you can find. 

Musician of the Week spotlight

The primary Musician of the Week for Week 4 was Rachel Whyte from Year 5, who performed the traditional song With A Swag On My Shoulder as a flute duet with her teacher Ms Wallace. It can be quite intimidating standing up to play in front of so many people, but it is also a very rewarding experience and I was very impressed this week with the composure and musicianship Rachel displayed on stage. Well done, Rachel! 

Congratulations

To all the students from MBC and MBBC who attended Sunday’s Choir Day Camp. All groups made excellent progress in preparation for the Classics Concert, particularly on the Finale that will see the MBBC Secondary Vocal Ensemble, MBC Chorale and College Orchestra combine for a very special performance item. Thanks to Mr Chamberlain, Ms Ellis, Ms Inglis, Mr Connors, Mrs Lynagh and our guest Vocal Point Clinician Dr Debra Shearer-Dirie for working with our students on the day. 

Upcoming Events

Classics Concert date change! Could all families please note that we have moved the date of the Classics Concert to Wednesday 31 March 7pm in the MBC Concert Hall. Performing groups for this event are: Orchestra, Chamber Strings, College Strings, Wind Ensemble, Chamber Percussion Ensemble, Chorale, Chamber Choir, Vocal Point, MBBC Secondary Vocal Ensemble, Senior Stage Band.

Outstanding Achivements

Abby Craswell - Athletics

Abby has been invited to participate in the Coles Summer Series in Canberra this weekend. This is an Olympic trial for Multi Class Athletes. As a 16 year old, this is an outstanding achievement and recognition of her current performances in Sprints and Long Jump.

Queensland School Sport

Triathlon/ Aquathlon:

The Queensland School Sport Triathlon Championships were held last weekend. Congratulations to Taylah Hazell who was selected in the Queensland team and will compete at the end of March in the Australian Aquathlon titles in Harvey Bay:

Beach Volleyball:

The following MBC girls were named in the travelling QLD Beach Volleyball team who will compete in Coolangatta for the Nationals 26-29 April.

Charlotte Hansen (U15)

Millicent Jennings (U15)

Abbey Dobson (U15)

Sophia Dobson (U17) 

Hockey:

Lily Richardson has been recently selected in the Qld U15 Hockey team. Penny Ferguson has been named as a shadow for this team.

With many sports already underway at both Primary and Secondary level it is timely to remind parents when it comes to sport and our children, we need to know how to be the type of role model who supports our children to enjoy sport and understand what the true meaning of success in sport is. 

Sport provides an important opportunity to teach vital life skills. Parents have the opportunity to enhance the experience for their children and to promote these positive lessons. Students participate in sport for their enjoyment and fun. They enjoy the competition, like the social aspect, engage with being part of a team, and enjoy the challenge of setting and attaining their goals. 

Now with the relaxing of COVID regulations parents are again able to attend some sporting fixtures. When attending a competition, it is important to remember that there is a Code of Behaviour that covers all coaches, parents and participants. As a parent, it is necessary to stay calm, composed and positive while your child participates in any sport. Officials' decisions do not always go our way and there is a need to be respectful of all decisions made, as well as a need to teach our girls to be respectful also. Please be constructive in your support and it is essential to remove all physical and verbal abuse from sporting activities. The College encourages everyone to appreciate and applaud good sporting performances and skilful play by all participants, show respect for opponents and to encourage players to be fair and consistent and play by the rules. Congratulations should go to all participants on their performances regardless of the outcome of the games. Focus should be on the children’s efforts and performance rather than winning or losing. 

Adults hold the key to children’s behaviours. By modelling good sportsmanship and tolerance we can instil in our children the positive values that sport embraces. The “ugly parent or coach” syndrome should not be a facet of their sport experience. Sport should be a celebration of the talent and potential of all participants here at MBC.

Jasmyn Bochow, Caitlyn Hosking and Matisse Sorbello have been selected to compete for Met East at the Queensland School Sport Softball Championships in March.

Congratulations are extended to the following students who have been selected in Lytton District teams: 

Lytton Swimming:

Elkie Athanasiov, Lily Brook, Jayla Critchell, Verity Griggs, Ruby Mlakar, Mila Petrovic

Rose Purcell, Maddison Sorensen, Sienna Tyler, Poppy Wheeler, Ava Campbell and Sharnai North

Congratulations are extended to the following students who have been selected in Composite teams: 

13 – 15 Years Netball

Isabella Batista, Holly Comyns Abbey Dobson, Charlotte Hansen, Millicent Jennings, Mia Monteret, Imogen Smith and Amber Yeates 

U19 Hockey

Annabelle Barnett, Penelope Ferguson, Ashleigh McKeon, Eloise McKeon, Lily Richardson, Charli Woosnam and Isabella Varga

Met East 10-19 years Squash Trials 

Trial Date:       Tuesday 2 March 2021

Time:               9.00am – 3.00pm (8.30am arrival)

Venue:             PCYC Ipswich Squash Courts, 1C Griffith Road, Eastern Heights

Transport:        Transport to this trial is the responsibility of parents 

Requirements:  Parent Consent and Medical Form – available from the Waller Sports Centre 

Equipment:       Students are to supply their own personal squash equipment. 

All paperwork available to be collected from the Waller Centre Sports Office and returned no later than 3.00pm on Monday 22 February. 

Met East 13-19 years Water Polo Trials

Trial Date:       Thursday 4 March 2021

Time:               12.00pm

Venue:             All Hallows’ School Swimming Pool

Transport:        Transport to this trial is the responsibility of parents 

Requirements:  Parent Consent and Medical Form – available from the Waller Sports Centre 

Equipment:       Students must bring all personal equipment. A mouthguard must be worn at trials.

All paperwork available to be collected from the Waller Centre Sports Office and returned no later than 3.00pm on Thursday 25 February. 

Met East 13-18 years Surfing Trials 

Trial Date:        Friday 26 March 2021

Time:                8.00am

Venue:              Point Lookout, North Stradbroke Island 

Transport:        Transport to this trial is the responsibility of parents 

Requirements:  Parent Consent and Medical Form – available from the Waller Sports Centre 

Equipment:       Students must bring all personal Surfing equipment eg; Surfboard, sunscreen, hat and appropriate clothing. 

All paperwork available to be collected from the Waller Centre Sports Office and returned no later than 3.00pm on Thursday 11 March. 

Met East Girls 15-16 years Rugby 7s Trials 

Trial Date:         Friday 19 March 2021

Time:                9.00am – 3.00pm

Venue:              To be confirmed 

Invitation to trial is not automatic. Students will be advised of their acceptance into the trial by notification through their school. 

Mouthguards are compulsory at this trial.

 All paperwork available to be collected from the Waller Centre Sports Office no later than 3.00pm on Friday 5 March. 

Transport:         Transport to this trial is the responsibility of parents

Requirements:   Parent Consent and Medical Form – available from the Waller Sports Centre

Lytton District 10-12 years Girls Hockey

Date:                 4 March

MBC will hold an internal hockey trial for girls aged 10-12 years on Wednesday 25 February at 4.00pm-5.00pm at Easts Turf, Stanley Rd. Carina.

Girls must have the confidence to play on turf and have the necessary skill set to do so.

Lytton District 10-12 years Girls Basketball

Date:                10 March

An internal trial to be held Wednesday 24 February Leita Boswell Hall 12.20-1.20pm (Lunch time) to select students to attend the Lytton trials.

Lytton District 10-12 years Girls Touch:

Date:                18 March

Internal Trial TBA.

Girls will also be seen at training sessions.

Lytton District 10-12 years Girls Rugby League

Date:                9 March

Paper nominations – nomination details have been emailed to all students aged 10 – 12 years.

Composite District Football 13-15 years Trials

 Trial Date:        Monday 8 March 2021

Time:                4.00pm – 5.30pm

Venue:              Moreton Bay College 

Transport:        Transport to this trial is the responsibility of parents.

Requirements:  Parent Consent and Medical Form – available from the Waller Sports Centre.

All paperwork available to be collected from the Waller Centre Sports Office no later than 3.00pm on Friday 26 February.

Composite District Basketball 16-18 years Trials

 Trial Date:         Tuesday 9 March 2021

Time:                4.00pm – 5.30pm

Venue:              Eagles Sports Complex, 3 Weedon Street W, Mansfield

Transport:        Transport to this trial is the responsibility of parents. 

Requirements:  Parent Consent and Medical Form – available from the Waller Sports Centre. 

All paperwork available to be collected from the Waller Centre Sports Office no later than 3.00pm on Monday 1 March.

Composite District Touch Football 13-15 years Trials

 Trial Date:         Thursday 11 March 2021

Time:                4.00pm – 5.30pm

Venue:             Fursden Road Playing Fields, Fursden Road, Carina 

Transport:        Transport to this trial is the responsibility of parents. 

Requirements:  Parent Consent and Medical Form – available from the Waller Sports Centre. 

All paperwork available to be collected from the Waller Centre Sports Office no later than 3.00pm on Wednesday 3 March.

Composite District Touch Football 16-18 years Trials

Trial Date:         Thursday 18 March 2021

Time:                4.00pm – 5.30pm

Venue:             Fursden Road Playing Fields, Fursden Road, Carina 

Transport:        Transport to this trial is the responsibility of parents. 

Requirements:  Parent Consent and Medical Form – available from the Waller Sports Centre.

All paperwork available to be collected from the Waller Centre Sports Office no later than 3.00pm on Wednesday 10 March.

The Secondary Interhouse Swimming Carnival was held at Moreton Bay College on Tuesday 9 February.

All events were eagerly contested, and the swimmers all enjoyed the experience of competing for their House.

The competition was very close throughout the day with the lead constantly changing. As we began the relay events at the end of the day, there was only a few points between first and second.

As in past years, there were very few races that had an empty lane, a reflection of the strong House spirit which was evident throughout the entire day.

The Carnival would not be a success without the help of a large number of people and thanks must go to the staff who acted as officials or supervised Houses throughout the day, and to students who worked tirelessly assisting staff.

The Age Championships proved to be extremely competitive with final results being very close in several age groups: 

Secondary Interhouse Swimming Results for 2021

WE       1^ST        1468

AR        2^ND       1375

WH      3^RD       1171.5

DR        4^TH        1114.5

Age Champions

12 Years

1^ST        Ruby Mlakar (Alison Greene)

2^ND       Sienna Tyler (Wesley)

3^RD       Jayla Critchell (Wesley)

4^TH        Ava Campbell (Drewe)

5^TH        Sharnai North (Wesley)

13 Years

1^ST        Olivia Slater (Whitfield)

2^ND       Charlotte Cran (Drewe)

3^RD       Annabelle Thiele (Alison Greene)

4^TH        Charlotte Kane (Drewe)

5^TH        Alannah Parkes (Whitefield)

14 Years

1^ST        Grace Stevenson (Wesley)

2^ND       Katie McMeechan (Wesley)

3^RD       Jovana Petrovic (Whitfield)

4^TH        Ava Mitchell (Alison Greene)

5^TH        Taya North (Wesley)

15 Years

1^ST        Francesca Chitukudza (Wesley)

2^ND        Amani Alobaidi (Alison Greene)

3^RD        Sienna Parkes (Whitfield)

4^TH        Kyrah Percy (Alison Greene)

5^TH        Hannah Topia (Whitfield)

16 Years

1^ST       Emma Bible (Alison Greene)

2^ND       Mila Stribling (Alison Greene)

3^RD       Lucia Deng (Drewe)

4^TH       Charli Woosnam (Alison Greene)

5^TH       Annabelle Barnett (Drewe)

17 Years

1^ST       Emily Cobb (Whitfield)

2^ND       Lily Nicolson (Wesley)

3^RD       Priya Dahiya (Alison Greene)

4^TH       Gabby Caldwell (Wesley)

5^TH       Yasmine Corbin (Wesley)

OPEN

1^ST        Emily Cobb (Whitfield)

Records

13 years           50m Backstroke “A” 33.79 – Charlotte Cran (Drewe)

13 years           50m Butterfly “A” 30.84 – Olivia Slater (Whitfield)

15 years           50m Breaststroke “A” 35.78 – Kyrah Percy (Alison Greene)

Intermediate Medley Relay 2:10.37 – Alison Greene

Congratulations to Grace Holmes, Michelle Lee and Lorna Clifford for representing The Moreton Bay Colleges’ Equestrian team at the Stuartholme Interschool Show jumping competition at Fig Tree Pocket on Sunday 14 February.

Michelle Lee (Year 7) competed in her very first Interschool Queensland competition and placed 3^rd overall in the 60cm Secondary class. Lorna Clifford (Year 11) received Reserve Champion in the 100cm Secondary class. Well done, ladies! 

If you are interested in finding out more about The Moreton Bay Colleges’ Equestrian programme, please email the Equestrian Coordinator – Shonel Balsillie equestrian@mbc.qld.edu.au or call 0403 716 447.

Round 1 Wednesday 3 February 

All Games rained out.

Open game against St Margaret’s may be rescheduled. 

Round 2 – 10 February 

OPENS              

4/56 defeated Somerville 4/55 

DIVISION 1       

8/40 lost to BSHS 4/70 

DIVISION 2       

Skills round run by Queensland Cricket

Round 3 – Wednesday 17 February

 OPENS              

8/57 lost to IGGS 2/91  

DIVISION 1       

Rain out at Beenleigh v St Hilda’s 

DIVISION 2       

MBC 3/46 defeated BSHS1   4/32

In the first round of QG Softball for 2021 the Open Softball team had a close game with BSHS taking the win 8-5,  followed by a second win against Somerville House 7-0.

The second round saw the Open team beat St Peters 8-1 and notch up another win against BGGS 13-1.

Hopefully the Opens can go into Round 3 this Saturday and remain undefeated Premiers.

The Senior A’s had two really close games with Clayfield College (8-5 win) and St Peters (5-6 loss).

The Senior A’s had a great game against Somerville House in Round 2, coming away with a 23 – 3 win.

Over the weekend, Moreton Bay Swimming competed at Brisbane Junior Metropolitan Championships. The swimmers were exceptional, lots of PB’s and team spirit going around.

A special mention to Lillian Schooley, Charlotte Cran, Charlotte Kane and Annabelle Thiele for medal finishes:

• 2^nd in the 4x25 11/12 years Freestyle relay
• 3^rd in the 4x25 11/12 years Medley relay 

The following swimmers also finished in the top 10:

• Charlotte Cran 3^rd 100m Backstroke & 6^th 100m Freestyle
• Charlotte Kane 8^th 200m Freestyle
• Annabelle Thiele 10^th 100m Butterfly 

A special mention was made from Brisbane Swimming and Swimming Queensland staff how organised and respectful all our swimmers were throughout the weekend. Well done swimmers. 

The following swimmers who attend Moreton Bay College and finished in the top 10 are: 

ACACIA

• Poppy Wheeler 9^th 200m Free, 8^th 50m Back, 4^th 50m Fly, 9^th 50m Brs, 4^th 100m IM

CHANDLER

• Siana Andreev 3^rd 25m Fly, 3^rd 25m Brs, 3^rd 100m Free, 7^th 25m Free
• Elkie Athanasiov 1^st 200m Free, 3^rd 50m Back, 3^rd 50m Fly, 1^st 100 IM, 7^th 50m Free
• Verity Griggs 9^th 100m IM
• Mila Petrovic 9^th 200m Free, 5^th 100m Brs, 10^th 100m Back, 5^th 200m IM, 7^th 100m Free, 7^th 100m Fly 

On the weekend of the 13 and 14 of February, Moreton Bay Swimming competed at QLD Sprint Championships. The swimmers were exceptional in regard to personal bests, encouragement of others and even medal finishes.

A special mention to the following swimmers on gaining QLD State medals: 

• Francesca Chitukudza
• Lily Nicolson
• Mila Stribling

The following swimmers also made finals in their events, finishing in the top 10:

• Francesca Chitukudza 2^nd 50m Fly, 5^th 50m Brs, 4^th 50m Back, 2^nd 50m Free
• Charlotte Cran 4^th 50m Back
• Lily Nicolson 1^st 50m Fly, 1^st 50m Free
• Mila Stribling 3^rd 50m Brs
• Annabelle Thiele 9^th 50m Fly 

We are very proud of all our swimmers for their enthusiasm and respect shown to QLD officials over the weekend. Thank you also to all the parents who took on a timekeeping or team manager role. 

The following swimmers who attend Moreton Bay College gained a medal OR finished in the top 10 at this Meet are:

ACACIA

• Kyrah Percy 3^rd 50m Brs 

RACKLEY

• Amani Alobaidli 4^th 50m Back
• Isla Flett 10^th 50m Brs

Our next P&F meeting will be on Wednesday 17 March. The Zoom link will be posted on that day on the MBC P&F Facebook page. 

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The PASG provided morning tea and lunch for cast, orchestra and teachers on the first day of the MBC/MBBC Combined musical rehearsal for The Wiz. It was wonderful to be back supporting the teachers and students in the performing arts. A BIG thank you for the donations. These are greatly appreciated. If you would to know what the PASG is up to in preparation for the musical and other MBC performing art news, please join our Facebook page Moreton Bay College Performing Arts Support Group.

Do you want your child to experience the benefits of learning chess while still having fun along the way? Designed especially for children in Prep and above, our chess classes are fun, interactive, and tailored by our teachers to suit the students in each class.

While your child will still learn that winning can be fun, they’ll also learn a whole lot more! In fact, chess can help your child develop socially, academically, and emotionally. 

Monday 3:15 - 4pm Location: Learning Room 1 $15 per session To book please go to https://chessmates.com.au/school-lessons/  - Moreton Bay College is under East Brisbane.  

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