Mind you, sports days are her favourite days until the questions start. "Miss Diprose, did you say 9s or 10s?" "Miss Diprose, can I take my shoes off." "Miss Diprose, is this the 100 or 200 metre race?" "Miss Diprose, where do I go now?" I heard her give out an "AARRGH!!!!" at one point. Why are they NOT my favourite day? Well for 44 years I have been chosen for crowd control. That means being the grouch and finding the children who are not doing the right thing or running and playing when they should be listening or lining up for races. It means getting the lost property back to the right owner. There are the times when children who have done the wrong thing escape to mum and stand there watching the dilemma this places on us as teachers as to who has the discipline rights and just how severely does one tell them what they did was wrong. Yep. I stand by my statement. Children should spend all day in school behind desks and do sports and fun on the weekend. (Well....maybe not all the time.) Lost property is easy to look after if it has a name. Even if the name is an older brother or sister in secondary school I can sort it out because after all the years here I know who is who. But no name means seeking someone to claim a jumper over the loud speaker. It is amazing. Everyone knows they have a hat and claim hats straight away. But there were at least 10 jumpers with no name and no claimers. Children simply did not come and get them. They had probably forgotten they wore one to school. Now the point of this message is two fold. 1. Please put names on all clothing. Save an oldie like me from frustration. The first one is easy to do. Names on a hat or jacket and they shouldn't get lost. At least we should have a better chance of finding them. 2. The moral of the story comes from Revelation 21:27 where it explains Heaven.
Nothing impure will ever enter it, nor will anyone who does what is shameful or deceitful, but
only those whose names are written in the Lamb's Book of Life. The second is easy to do. All of us are the ones who do shameful and deceitful things. To heal the relationship with our God and have our names written in His book we accept the sacrifice He made for us in His Son, the Lord Jesus Christ. We will know for sure then, that our names are indelibly written by Him and we will be found in Heaven at the end. No lost souls those who have their names recorded. We won't be lost. Remember the change of car parking arrangements. Reports out next week. Miss Agnes Kielly
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Chaplain's ChatI love reading the Book of Psalms in the Bible. Although they were written many years ago, they are so relevant for our lives today. For example in Psalm 91 verses 14-16: The Lord says, "I will rescue those who love me.
I will protect those who trust in my name.
When they call on me, I will answer;
I will be with them in trouble.
I will rescue and honour them.
I will reward them with a long life
and give them my salvation." What a great promise God gives us for our lives today. If you are finding life tough at this time why not call out to the Lord for help. He is willing to answer your call and be with you through your situation. This Sunday night at Mueller Community Church we are continuing a series on "Dealing with life's issues" The talk this week is titled "Rejection: When you're not wanted." The service starts at 6.00pm and you and your family are most welcome to come. Alan Kregenbrink Top Term 2 Important Dates| June | | 15 | Faith and Action Meeting | | 17 | Primary Music Concert (MPAC) | | 22-26 | Year 12 Survival Camp | | 25-26 | QCS Trials for Year 12 students | | 25 | Secondary Reports Issued | | 26 | Last Day for Term 2 | | July | | 13 | Pupil Free Day - Conference for Meuller Staff | | 14 | Pupil Free Day
Parent Information Night Re: Born Digital (7:00pm in MPAC) | | 15 | First Day for Term 3 | | 17 | Secondary Athletics Carnival | | 18-19 | Adventure Bike Hike to Toogoolawah (Advanced) | | 20 | Faith & Action Meeting (7:00pm)
Prayer Afternoon at Meuller College | | 27 | Secondary Parent/Teacher Interviews 3:30pm to 7:30pm | | 28-29 | School Musical | | 30 | CSAQ Athletics Carnival at QEII |
Be a Mueller Partner in Term 2 Top Important Notice to Parents: Closure of Upper Car ParkParents are advised that construction of residential units on the present Upper Car Park site, located in front of the Peninsula Palms Retirement village, and opposite the Prep School, will commence on Monday 22 June, 2009. This is part of the Peninsula Palms Retirement Village Development. Parents will need to make arrangements to park in alternative locations in Morris Road, or within the allocated parking within the College grounds. We ask you to please respect the allocated parking for Senior Administrators within the College grounds, by leaving them clear, even if the space appears vacant. This is the last week that parents will be able to park in this area. The last day of operation of the upper car park is Friday 19th June. We apologise for any inconvenience this development may cause. Col Krueger A E Kielly
Principals, Mueller College Top Secondary NewsREPORTS & PARENT TEACHER INTERVIEWS Teachers are busy preparing end of semester exams and Semester One reports. Secondary reports will be handed to students on Thursday 25th June. Secondary Parent Teacher Interviews will be held on Monday 27th July from 3.30pm to 7.30pm. Please set this date aside as it is an important time to meet with your child's teachers to discuss his/her progress. Top Primary NewsPARENT TEACHER INTERVIEWS Primary reports will be handed to students on Wednesday 24th June. On Monday 10th August, we are having our parent/teacher interviews from 1.30pm to 7.30pm (last interview at 7.15pm). Please telephone the receptionist in the front office on (07) 3897 2990 to make an appointment. Interviews will be approximately 15 minutes long. Top Positions VacantAssistant - Mueller College Outside School Hours Care Assistant - Mueller College Early Learning Centre
We are looking for dynamic, active and enthusiastic team players to fill these demanding roles. Flexibility will also be required as work hours vary. Minimum requirements - Certificate III in Children's Services or a willingness to obtain. Please apply in writing by Friday 19 June 2009 to: Director of Child Care
PO Box 487
Redcliffe Qld 4020 Top June Holidays and Swine FluThere may be a number of staff and/or students going overseas during the coming vacation. The following summary information is given regarding their subsequent return to Australia and school. Staff: Upon arrival back in Australia passengers are assessed by Qld Health and given advice regarding their health - which must be complied with. If advised to stay at home for 7 days, let the principal know as soon as possible. After this period you must submit medical documentation to the effect that you are now clear to return to work. If no restrictions were placed on you by Qld Health you should return immediately to work - no seven-day time-out period is required. If you subsequently develop flu-like symptoms you should immediately leave the workplace and seek medical advice and keep the principal informed of developments. A medical clearance is required before returning to work. School Students: upon return, students are required to remain in home isolation for 7 days after travel to an ‘affected area' - whether the student has flu-like symptoms or not. (Current) affected areas: USA, Canada, Panama, Mexico, Japan - and now the state of Victoria. Hence students going to Victoria during the vacation must observe the seven-day school time-out period. Please be alert to the possibility of any staff or students going overseas or to Victoria and communicate this to the principal and school administration so that the above requirements can be met. The Department of Health continues to reiterate the importance of personal hygiene (frequent hand washing, covering the nose and mouth when sneezing or coughing, sneezing and coughing into a tissue and disposing of the tissue) to reduce the spread of H1N1. It also suggests that people with flu symptoms should seek medical advice. A poster outlining good hygiene procedures is available at Queensland Health: www.health.qld.gov.au/swineflu/html/facts.asp
Top Parents and Students...Did you know that all your Assessment Tasks and Due Dates are posted on the school's website? Go to www.mueller.qld.edu.au and follow the links on the left hand side... Student Services → Assessment Overview - all subjects 2009 Top The University of Queensland - Careers that shape the worldAre you a Year 11 or 12 students in South East Queensland who wants to contribute to our world and help shape the future? Exploring your options in the Social and Behavioural Science, Arts and Humanities at UQ Thursday 16 July, 8.45am-2.30pm, The University of Queensland, St Lucia Campus. Areas include: Cultural Studies; Education, History, Media Studies and many more. Please advise the Voc Ed Department at the College in D17 if you plan to attend. If needed a bus will go from the College - Numbers needed by 17 June. Top Chocolate Drive Forms have been handed out to students for the chocolate drive.
Please ensure that all forms are returned to Textbook Hire Centre N2 by Friday 26th June, 2009 so that we know what your wishes are with regard to who is to receive chocolates or not. PLEASE ENSURE ALL YOUR STUDENTS NAMES ARE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FORM SO THAT WE CAN GUARANTEE ONLY THOSE WHO ARE MEANT TO HAVE CHOCOLATES ACTUALLY RECEIVE THEM. (We need to be able to cross off the roll who is not to receive them). Chocolates will be given to students after they return from holidays in July. We have received a lot of forms with a box ticked, but no student's names written down. Unfortunately we cannot read minds and this makes it hard for us to get things right. Your co-operation is appreciated in this matter Top Department of Vocational Education Careers and Guidance.This year has seen approximately 50 students from Year 10 - 12 take up studies either through TAFE, Private providers or University. Access to a number of education pathways has become easier for many students. While they do have to meet the entry requirements of the respective courses or vocation we have had a high rate of acceptance into the student's area of interest. Mathew Bary is our most recent student to gain a traineeship in the building industry. While working with some students to secure a vocational pathway we have some students who wish to commence University before completing Year 12. The University of Queensland is calling for interested Year 11 students to apply for the Queensland Enhanced Studies Program (ESP) for 2010. Of course there are requirements so please access the following website for more information. www.uq.edu.au/study/index.html?page=13018. Keep and eye out for other universities offering similar programs.
Also don't forget the TSXPO on the 18th and 19th July at the RNA Exhibition Building. All universities will have information stands. Please do not hesitate to contact the staff in the department if you require any information about University, TAFE, and Traineeships/Apprenticeships and don't forget we offer a confidential counselling service as well. We are more than willing to assist you or your child to face the future with a positive outlook. Gregg Nowell
HOD Vocational Education Careers and Guidance Top Holiday Camps for Teens We have been advised that there are numerous camps for school aged children during the upcoming school holiday period. Scripture Union conducts numerous camps involving horse riding, surfing, beach activities, bike riding, etc. Please call Scripture Union on (07) 3632 2222 for more information or to register for these camps - but be quick!
 Moreton Bay Regional Council also sponsors holiday activities for teens from 29th June to 10 July. You can book online at www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/schoolholidayfun or telephone
5433 2052.
Mueller College Vacation Care Programs are available for collection from the Early Learning Centre, A1, and the School Office. Bookings and payments are due by Friday 19 June.
Top SportApology
When the results of the Australian Geography Competition and the swimming carnival, were published last week, Sneha Raju's name was unintentionally omitted from the list of students who achieved a Credit in the Australian Geography Competition. Sorry, Sneha. As well as Emily Schmidt's name was omitted from the list of students who are going to Europe for the Australia swim team. Sorry Emily. Congratulations
Congratulations to Todd Mason in Year 8 who has made the Queensland State Soccer Team under 14's and is going to Perth in September. Refunds for Friday Sport
Students will be reimbursed for the weeks where sport has been cancelled this term and term1. Refunds will be given either at the end of this term or the start of next term. Thank you for your patience in this matter, but it hasn't been forgotten. Bike Hike
ADVANCED, ADVENTURE BIKE HIKE TO TOOGOOLAWAH - JULY 18-19
Our next Bike Hike is for the more mature, fit, experienced riders and is planned for the weekend 18-19 July. For some, this will be a cross country marathon, covering about 100km each day. Information packs are now available from Mrs Nolan, in the Textbook Hire Centre.
Our Bike Hikes are fully supervised by experienced and competent organizers, and parents are welcome to come along as well. Our ride will commence near Blackbutt and journey overland to Toogoolawah, where we will stay overnight at the farming property of Mr and Mrs Wayne Foale. Our riders will ride on bush tracks, and roads, where vehicular traffic is less threatening. Come along and enjoy a great ride in the country! The cost is just $25 and covers all transport and camping fees.
'OPEN' BIKE HIKE TO MOUNT WARNING - AUGUST 22-23
Our next ‘open' Bike Hike is planned for August 22-23 to Mount Warning, while an ‘Advanced Adventure Bike Hike' (cross country to Toogoolawah) is being planned as well - final date still to be confirmed. For more information about these events please call Mr Krueger or Mr Dean on 3897 2990. Enjoy these photos - even more are available if you receive the Mueller Messenger on line by signing up at: http://mailouts.austnews.com.au/subscription/M/mueller-college-signup.html Top Small Business OwnersIf anyone owns a small business and would be prepared to help budding Year 10 business entrepreneurs develop knowledge and skills in running a small business, we would love to hear from you. We are looking for small business owners who would be prepared to give about half an hour of their time to be interviewed by a couple of Year 10 Business students in the next few weeks. If you are able to help us out, please contact Deborah Clarke by phone on 3897 2990 or by email (d.clarke@mueller.qld.edu.au). Top Late and Incomplete AssignmentsSome of our Middle and High School students have settled into a pattern of late or non-presentation of assignments. Failure to complete assignments, particularly in Years 11 and 12 can deem a non-result in that subject, due to QSA requirements. Parents need to check the respective assignment schedules for their students, and assist them with time management, in order that these assignments are completed on time. Some students will be required to catch up on incomplete work in their own time, after school - until 5.00pm daily, until the task is completed. If you have any concerns, please do not hesitate to telephone your child's teacher on 3897 2990. Top Jet Set Tours
 Jet Set Tours are offering some special deals for Mueller College parents. They will have an information booth in the old Chapel from 12.30pm to 2.30pm on Tuesday 23rd June.
The Jet Set Tours personnel will be available to assist you with any enquiry you may make about a holiday, trip or visit. Top Nominations for Chief Community Representatives
for QCS Test - 1 & 2 SeptemberWe invite expressions of interest from members of the Mueller College Community to nominate for the positions of three (3) chief community representatives for the Queensland Core Skills (QCS) test. The role of the representatives is to observe the conduct of the test and to help the QSA to maintain the security of the test materials while they are at test centres before, during and after the administration of the test. One representative will serve at the school, the second will serve at a neighbouring school and the third person will act as a reserve to take the place of the first or second person if one of those people becomes unavailable. You will be remunerated for the four sessions of the test plus one for receiving and checking test material. Application forms can be obtained from Mr. Jacob at the Administration Office. Application forms are to be returned to the Principal Mueller College. Closing date for these positions is Friday 15 May 2009. Top Homework DiariesSo that students are kept accountable for homework and assessment tasks, we are seeking the support of parents in a practical, but simple way. On a weekly basis, parents should check their Middle and Senior School student's diaries. Please check that daily entries for each subject are written in their diaries. Even if there is no written work, there is great reward in revising work from the previous lessons. Please refer to the Parent Handbook (p13) or Student Diary (p2) for suggested time allocations for homework and study. There is provision in the Student Diary to assist students with planning a regular study/revision program at home (see pp 57-60). Top Parents and Carers Parents and Carers of students are reminded to keep the school updated with any changes to students' information e.g. address, phone no., email address, medical information etc. Top Opti-MindsOpti-minds is on again this year. It's a challenging but exciting creative thinking competition open to year 3-12 students. Students work in teams to find a solution to a short-term and a long term problem. Preparation for the competition will take place on Tuesday afternoons from 3-4pm, beginning on the 16th of June. The competition itself is on Sunday the 30th of August at Earnshaw State College. To find out more or register, students should see Miss Harden in A22 or O Block as soon as possible. Entries closed Friday 29th, May. Top DANGER... Front Drive Through Many parents are ignoring the NO STANDING rule through the front driveway of the school. The practice of stopping to collect or drop off children is very dangerous, and also stops the flow of traffic through this area.
Some cars are still being parked in Senior Administration car parks. This is very frustrating for admin who are often in and out of the school throughout the day, and arrive back at school to discover that their car park is occupied. Please help in this matter, as it will aid us in our efficiency. Top Student Drop off and CollectionParents are advised that the drive-through section at the front of the school is a definite NO STANDING ZONE. Cars should not be parked in this section, as a matter of safety and to aid traffic flow. Some parents have parked their cars immediately inside Gate 1, near the Prep School. This creates danger to children and difficulty of bus drivers. Please collect your child from the Prep school, and walk with them to the car park to avoid a potential accident or injury. Top TuckshopROSTER Mon (22nd June) - Kay, Chris, Lousia
Tues (23rd June) - Jenny L, Fred HELP NEEDED
Wed (24th June) - Tanya, Tracy, Jacquie, Suzanne D
Thurs (25th June) - Ruth, Linda, Kylie
Fri (26th June) - Chris, Colleen, Greg Mueller Muffins ($3) Available This Term - only Mon, Wed & Fridays.
Pikelets are only available on Tuesdays. PARENTS Please note that students must have separate paper bags for Morning Tea and Lunch. No Ice Blocks will be sold to Primary students at Morning Tea. Top Thank You Our canteen ladies and gentlemen do such a wonderful job in providing meals for our students and staff each week. I would like to take this opportunity in thanking them all for so freely volunteering their time and for being prepared to commit on a regular basis.
Thank you, you are very much appreciated. Thank you also to all other volunteers who provide such wonderful support for our school. Without you the school would not function as well as it does. Top Bring Lily HomeFaith & Action have purchased soaps to sell on behalf of Lily Hindmarch, to help bring her home from hospital. Lily is 15months old and has a condition called Digeorge Syndrome. Lily can't live at home without help and would love to leave hospital and be with her parents and sister at home. This is our part in helping them to achieve this. Soaps are all vegetable based and come in six varieties and sell for $3 per bar. Top Secondary TAFE StudentsWould parents of students who attend a TAFE course please encourage their child to present the Student Log of Attendance to the TAFE teacher WEEKLY and during their next Voc Ed lesson present the log to Voc staff for verification. As part of the school reporting process at the end of Semester 1 & 2, the Voc Ed department will report on the weekly TAFE attendance of these students, however there are a number of students who still do not apply the above guideline to themselves. Parents please be aware that if this log is not sighted then the end of Semester report may state that your child, as far as we are aware, has not attended TAFE. Please contact 38972769 for more info if necessary. Top Uniform Changes for Terms 2 & 3- All Middle and Senior School boys will wear their respective ties.
- Boys may wear long school trousers (with navy socks), but can still wear school shorts if they wish (with correct long socks, of course).
- Girls may opt to wear navy blue stockings - purchased from the Mueller Uniform Shop - no half length stockings. They may, of course wear their usual white socks if they wish.
- Only correct Mueller jackets, jumpers or coats to be worn.
- Track suit pants are not to be worn with formal uniform.
Top Winter UniformWith the weather cooling off now, students need to ‘rug up'. Parents are reminded that there are correct school jumpers, jackets and blazers available from the Uniform Shop, including a range of second hand items. Please ensure that your child's name is clearly marked to reduce the risk of loss. Top SMS TextingMueller College has purchased software that allows us to automatically communicate via text messaging student absences with parents, guardians and carers. The text will initially inform carers or parents about their child's absenteeism. In the near future text messaging will report students' lateness and also if they are in sick bay. Every morning the class roll is marked by the form teacher and this information is recorded in the school's computer system. Teacher Aides will send out text messages to the carers or parents, on behalf of the college for any child that is marked absent, without a reason. A message will not be sent out if the carer has rung the school giving a reason for the child's absence. However, on the initial trial there may be errors in the recording of a child being absent as the child may be at music or drama practice, or somewhere else during roll marking. Parents and Carers MUST encourage their children to sign in at D25 if late or when not in roll class in the morning. Carers should not be alarmed at receiving a text of their child's absence in this early stage until all avenues are investigated. However, we would appreciate a return telephone call (07 3897 2792) to the school from the parent or carer to discuss the matter as there may be other circumstances we are unaware of. If there are any concerns regarding this reporting process, please do not hesitate to call the school. We will greatly appreciate your kind cooperation in this matter when we get the software working. Thanks. Top School Holiday Bar & Coffee Course SCHOOL HOLIDAY BAR & COFFEE COURSE
Year 12 Students - Enrol Now! The Hospitality Industry is waiting for you!!! Bar & Coffee Course includes: Week 1 Bar Operations Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA)
Price: $290
Date: Tuesday 30th June - Friday 3rd July Week 2 Price: $300
Date: Monday 6th - Thursday 9th July SPECIAL OFFER: ENROL IN BOTH COURSES AND SAVE! Enrol now - limited places available! To enrol please see your Guidance Officer or contact Sarina Russo Schools | Australia
directly at info@sarinarusso.com.au Top
Book Now for Funded Training in Semester 1 - 2009In 2007, SmartSkill Solutions Australia (Formerly Club Crocodile Training & Employment Pty Ltd), partnered with Brisbane North Institute of TAFE to assist with the cost associated with the delivery of Vocational Education and Training in Tourism and Hospitality in schools. BAR SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAMS Brisbane North Institute of TAFE cover the Tuition fees for all schools students who enrol in a Hospitality or Tourism qualification courses. Material fees will be charged by Smartskill Solutions Australia for each student. School Holiday:
Week 1 - June 29 - July 3 2009
Week 2 - July 6 - July 10 2009 Students will complete 5 units of competency as a partial completion of Certificate ll Hospitality. Elective Units of Competency SITHFAB002A Operate a Bar
Pre-requisites for the above unit SITXFIN001A - Process Financial Transactions SITXOHS002A - Follow Workplace Hygiene Procedures SITHFAB001A - Clean and Tidy Bar Areas SITHFAB009A - Provide Responsible Service of Alcohol
Recommended Participants
Students wishing to obtain a Certificate l, ll or lll qualification by the end of Year 12 in 2009.SmartSkill uses the combination of short term block training during the school term or school holiday period to compliment a variety of School timetables to assist with the completion of qualifications for : VET Students Academic Students Students wishing to gain further skills to enter the Hospitality or Tourism industry Year 11 students
Program Structure: Trainees are provided with all learning resources, including workbooks and assessment tools. A qualified trainer will deliver theory and practical units of competency within a local industry venue. Only $85 per student Employability Skills Summaries for SIT20207 can be downloaded from http://employabilityskills.training.com.au CONTACT DETAILS: 1300 650 378
07 3367 3268 or FAX 07 3283 3249
Email: admin@smartskill.com.au Top Community News & EventsWOTOTO CHILDREN'S CHOIR COMES TO CLONTARF BAPTIST CHURCH
SUNDAY 5TH JULY, 6.30pm. Free Admission. |
Filipino Community Dinner June 27 Saturday, starts at 4pm at level 4 Auditorium. 75 Morris Road, Rothwell Featuring: *Welcoming Filipino Newcomers
*Update of Previous Newcomers
*Music
*Food
*Inspirational Talk
*Some videos/photos of Philippines Invite a Filipino friend and meet new friends, please bring food to share (Potluck dinner) Contact Lloyd and Nene Heazlewood at 0437 486 938 |
STATE OF ORIGIN - Game 2 Mueller Performing Arts Centre will be showing the
State of Origin on its very BIG screen.
$5.00 entry (fund raising for the Schoolies in
Vanautu Mission Trip) with soft drinks etc. available
for purchase at half-time.
Doors open from 7.00pm.
Please use main front entrance (facing Morris Rd).
Enquiries contact David Ware 07 3897 2784 or
0438 900 185 |
Interested in a career in aviation?? Then you need to attend the Aviation Careers Expo to be held at Aviation Australia
15-25 Boronia Road
Brisbane International Airport Precinct On Saturday 8 August from 10am to 4pm For further information please contact Aviation Australia:
DEANNE HANSELL - Customer Relations Manager
Phone (07) 3860 0900
Email deanne.hansell@aviationaustralia.aero
www.aviationaustralia.aero/expo or visit Mrs Pickering at D17 
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