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Cyber Safety Week Wrap-up
We were very glad for the opportunity to speak into a range of cyber safety issues for students and parents last week. The messages communicated through lessons, drama, film, chapels and eNews were well-received. We were delighted to even have the opportunity to spread the message out to the wider community via the weekend and online editions of the Sunshine Coast Daily. It is our sincere hope that our students are better informed and safer as a result, and that parents are empowered to take charge of technology in the home. If you haven’t yet had the opportunity to read the materials sent out last week, can I encourage you to do so in the near future. It really is that important.
Parents Prayer Meeting
I am delighted to invite parents to join the newly formed Parents Prayer Meeting which will be held every Wednesday at 2:30pm in the Suncoast Church Boardroom (located at the rear of the Church Auditorium on the far side). Prayer is one of the most fundamental and important disciplines of the Christian faith and we are encouraged in the scripture to pray continually, and to bring our requests to God with thankfulness. The mission of the group is to support College staff, students and the wider school community by gathering to pray. Everyone is welcome – you don’t need to be a prayer expert. The first meeting is today, Wednesday 1 March. For more information, contact the coordinator Kristie Roach on 0402 034 272.
Greg Mattiske
Principal
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LATEST NEWS |
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Tutoring for Primary & Middle Years Students
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Sometimes all it takes for a student to succeed is to have some one-on-one time with a supportive and understanding mentor. Tutoring may take the form of assistance with key concepts or with homework and assignments. The student, their teacher or parent will set the topics for tutoring.
Who: Primary and Middle Years students
When: 1 - 2 sessions per week, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Where: Suncoast Library or Enrichment Centre
Cost: $25 per hour ($35 per hour if the Tutor is working with a pair of students) - paid in cash direct to the Tutor
If you would like to find a suitable tutor for your child please contact:
Primary Students – Jo Barrett
Secondary Students – Judith Bowden
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Date Change - Family Drive-in Movie Night
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Due to the weather forecast for this week, the date for the Family Drive-in Movie Night has changed to Saturday 11 March.
New Date: Saturday 11 March, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Where: Suncoast Car Park
Cost: $10 per car (pay at the gate or click here to pre-purchase through Flexischools)
Click here for further details.
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Flat Out Like a Lizard Drinking
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The children at Suncoast Little Learners are extremely excited to introduce their friend, "Solar" the bearded dragon. Solar made her grand entrance last week and the children have been learning so much about her.
At Suncoast Little Learners, our hands on learning approach exposes the children to connect with nature and diversity through their outdoor experiences. Read More
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Car Park Etiquette
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Students safety is our first priority! Each afternoon we have approximately 800 students leaving the campus in cars and buses within a fifteen-minute timeframe. Parents/Guardians, please abide by the road safety rules within the College campus. Here are three main ones to remember:
- 10km per hour speed limit
- Give way to all departing buses - in order for the College buses to leave the car park as quickly as possible in the afternoons it is vital that all vehicles give way to the buses. Delays in the car park have a flow-on effect to the bus runs and to every parent/guardian waiting at pick up points across the coast.
- Drop off and collecting students in the allocated areas
Please refer to your Parent Handbook for further information on road safety.
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Your Kids: Are They Rhubarb or Beans?
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For a long time I thought that parents shaped their children. I believed that we coached, mentored and disciplined them into the adults they eventually become. I now wonder if that is correct.
If I was such a key factor in making them who they are, how did they end up so different from each other? If my spouse and I were shaping them, did we have any of these shapes in mind?
I now see that our role as parents has been more of a gardener than a craftsman. Read More
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UPCOMING EVENTS |
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Trivia Night Reminder - Wednesday 8 March |
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Come along for a brain-teasing night of fun to support our Thai and Outback Link Mission Teams.
Click here for more details.
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P&F Annual General Meeting |
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Date: Monday 13 March
Time: 1:30pm
Venue: Taylor Centre
If you have a heart for serving our College, or know just the person for the job, please complete a nomination form and come to the meeting.
Click here for more details and to complete a nomination form.
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Save the Date - Primary Photo Day |
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Primary School Photos will be held on Tuesday 21 March.
All Primary students are required to wear their full formal uniform.
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Grandparents & Special Family Friends Day |
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Don't forget to invite your Grandparents and Special Family Friends to this special occasion on Friday 31 March from 9:15 - 12:00pm.
For further information, click here.
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FEATURED ARTICLES |
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Outside School Hours Care - Spaces Available
Currently there are places available in Before and After School Care at Suncoast Helping Hands, our Outside School Hours Care program. Full day programs are also offered during school holidays. Government subsidies are available.
For further information and for bookings, please contact Alex on 0448 125 999 or by email.
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P&F Family Photo Fundraiser
P&F are organising a Family Photo Fundraiser on Saturday 18 March from 9:00am to 5:00pm. Cost is $60 per half hour session and money raised helps support our Parents and Friends Association.
Payments can only be made via Flexischools and will be available from Monday 6 March. Read More
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