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College End of Year Events
The College is greatly looking forward to welcoming parents and friends to our major end of year events which commence next week on Wednesday 16 November with the Senior Years Presentation Evening. These events are as much about providing a rite of passage for our students as a celebration of success and are therefore very important to us.
Rites of passage can be very powerful events that mark important stages in life, particularly transitions. They serve to remind the participants of the key values of the community and therefore help to set life priorities in the right order. We therefore urge all families to support these events through their attendance. Click here to view a full list of these end of year events.
We have built up a wonderful culture and meaningful traditions at these events over many years – a reminder about expectations for attendance, uniform, seating and etiquette can be viewed by clicking here.
Suncoast Community Garden Launch Party
Calling all green thumbs! We are delighted to invite all families to the launch of an exciting new initiative on Wednesday 23 November at 3:15pm – the Suncoast Community Garden. Come along see the potential and vision of the garden, which will see all classes from Prep to Year 9 involved in garden projects as a way of learning about sustainability, health and well- being and food production.
We are hoping to raise an army of volunteers from our community who can join the garden team, led by the Garden Coordinator, Mrs Christine Jones, secondary teacher, to help establish and grow our community garden. Read More
Queensland’s New Senior Assessment and Tertiary Entrance System – Delayed Introduction
As recently announced by the Government, the timeline for the introduction of Queensland's new senior assessment and tertiary entrance system has been extended by one year. It will commence with Year 11 students in 2019 instead of 2018. The first graduates will finish Year 12 in 2020.
Parents and students should be assured that the College is well informed about the new systems and has a number of teachers involved in trials and preparations for these. More information about the proposed changes and implications can be read on the QCAA website.
Greg Mattiske
Principal
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Suncoast Community Garden Launch Party
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Parents, Grandparents, students and staff are invited to the
Suncoast Community Garden Launch Party.
Date & Time: Wednesday 23 November, 3:15pm
Venue: Suncoast Community Garden
(which can be found towards the end of B Block)
Kids can plant their own seedlings.
A delicious afternoon tea will be served.
For catering purposes, please click here to RSVP.
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SunArts Drama Presents Two Amazing Productions
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Talented SunArts drama students will be performing in two fabulous productions on Saturday 12 November at 1pm and 6pm. Princess and the Pea and A Midsummer Night's Dream will be shown at both times in the Suncoast Auditorium. Read More
Tickets cost $10 for adults and $5 for school age children. Tickets can be purchased either online or at the door (cash only).
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Year 6 Strength & Shine Programs
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Throughout this last semester, we have been facilitating two courses which are specifically targeted at Year 6 students as they navigate the path toward adolescence and the Secondary School.
At this stage of a child’s development, there are many challenges for them to overcome. It is a wonderful stage of life to celebrate and enjoy; however, it is one where they need our support and care to navigate in a healthy manner. Read More
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Christmas at Suncoast Church
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This year, Suncoast Church are celebrating the HOPE that was given to the world through the birth of Jesus.
For the first time, we are having a Christmas pageant put on by our very own World Changers for FUTURE world changers. We are believing for many to hear and respond to the message of Hope this Christmas. Click here for more details.
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Suncoast Church Hope Hampers
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This year, again as Suncoast Community, we are going beyond ourselves to give to others who may be struggling.
Last year we saw 40 families helped, this year we would love to see 100 hampers given to families in need this Christmas. To do this, we are putting together Hope Hampers, packed to the rims with the essentials to make for the perfect Christmas Day. Read More
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Bus Applications 2017 - Special Announcement
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Little Learners and Prep students will ride on the bus free of charge in 2017.
If your child already catches the bus or would like to catch the bus in 2017; or if you have been unsuccessful in the past due to location not serviced by a school bus, please download the Bus Application Form for 2017 and return to the Transport Manager before the end of term 4, for consideration in 2017.
If you have any questions, please contact the Transport Manager, Mr Brian Cook on 5451 3618.
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Framed Photos from Arts on Twilight
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Framed photos from Arts on Twilight Suncoast Cultural Festival are now available to view online.
Click here to view and download as many photos as you would like.
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UPCOMING EVENTS |
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Dates for Your Diary - End of Year Events |
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Nov 9
Intro to Prep Evening
Nov 16
Senior Years Presentaation Night
Nov 17
Year 12 Final Chapel
Nov 18
Last Day Year 12
Nov 19
Year 12 Formal
Nov 21
Middle Years Presentation Night
Nov 25
Last Day Year 11
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Dental Van Visit |
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The Dental Van will be moving into Suncoast within the next few weeks.
In preparation for the van arriving, medical/consent forms have been issued to all students from Prep to Year 10. Please complete these forms and return them promptly to the school.
If you have any concerns, please phone the dental van on 0407126138.
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Launch Day 2017 - Save the Date |
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Date:
Wednesday 18 January 2017
Where:
College Library
Collect class information, timetables, Secondary Textbooks, 2016 Yearbook and uniforms pre-ordered online through Flexischools.
Enrol in various extra-curricular activities and ensure bus transport is arranged.
Watch this space for more details.
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Expressions of Interest - Japan Tour 2017
If your child is in Year 10, 11 or 12 in 2017 and would like to visit Japan in September next year, please contact Janelle Appo either by email or phone 5451 3615 for further information.
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Hello from Italy
Deb Johnson, our Primary Languages Teacher is currently enjoying a 3 month scholarship in San Severino Marche, in the Marche region of Italy.
Click here to read some of her experiences from her trip.
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Secondhand Uniform Stall
P&F Secondhand Uniform Stall will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday 29 and 30 November.
If you have any uniforms you would like to sell, please bring them to Main Admin by Monday 28 November. Click here for more details.
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