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Noosa Christian College 2021 Dux Alyssa Brownell is off to study physics at QUT.
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Alyssa gets all her Dux in a row
IT was worth the wait for Alyssa Brownell, when she was finally announced as Noosa Christian College 2021 Secondary Dux.
The new ATAR system and delayed results meant that Alyssa could not be honoured as Dux at the 2021 end-of-year Awards Ceremony but she was thrilled when she received the good news last month.
Commenting on the achievement when it was announced on the school’s Facebook page, proud mum Piia Brownell joked that Alyssa now had all her dux in a row, having received the honour at both primary and high school levels.
“As your mum, I am ever so chuffed at your dedication and love of education,” she said.
As well as her wellearned Dux Certificate, Alyssa receives $200 cash from Noosa Christian College.
To cap off an outstanding Year 12, Alyssa achieved marks of 100 per cent on all internal QCAA moderated assignments in Physics and Chemistry.
It might pay to take a deep breath before reading this full list of Alyssa’s 2021 awards – it’s as lengthy as it is impressive:
Secondary College Dux Award, Year 12 Cultural Award, 2021 Certificate of Excellence for Outstanding Performance in Senior Chemistry by the Royal Chemical Institute, 2021 Certificate of Excellence for Physics for Outstanding Performance in Physics by the Australian Institute of Physics, 2021 Australian Defence Force Future Innovators Award for Innovation and Learning in the field of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (includes a $550 prize).
Alyssa also achieved Top Subject Awards for Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Visual Art and a Commendation for English Literature. Last year, Alyssa received the William and Hilde Chenhall Research Trust Scholarship, which is awarded each year to a student with exceptional talent and interest in Science.
With such impressive results in her final year of secondary school, Alyssa now enters the next exciting stage of her education and has accepted a placement at Queensland University of Technology in the Bachelor of Physics (Honours Program).
She is yet to decide whether to major in Geophysics, Nanophysics or Astrophysics.
Due to privacy, Noosa Christian College declined to reveal Alyssa’s ATAR score, but a school representative said it was “very impressive”.
“A huge congratulations to Alyssa for her achievements and for being a great student leader at Noosa Christian College. We are very proud of you,” said the school representative.
Cooran foodies celebrate Bunya nuts
THE Cooran Food Collective will host a Bunya Bites Fundraiser at the School of Arts Hall on Sunday, March 6 from 2-5pm to celebrate the annual Bunya Nut harvest.
Local businesses will also be serving bunya-inspired dishes from their shopfronts on the day. Tastings are by donation and there will be raffles to raise money to support those in need in the local community too.
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A LOCAL car club is the driving force behind the 2022 Cooroy Field & Heritage Day to celebrate the history of the region.
The Combined Coastal Car Club is organising the inaugural event. The original date had been set for Sunday, March 13, however the rains of the last week have forced the organisers to postpone until a new date - to be advised when it is known.
When the event does happen, it will shine the spotlight on the families and businesses that have contributed to the development of the Cooroy region and surrounds.
Car Club spokesman Ian Skipworth said this type of event was becoming popular across Australia but he believed it was the first time one had been hosted in Cooroy.
Like many things, the arrival of the Cooroy Field & Heritage Day has been affected by COVID-19, with early planning starting pre-pandemic, but its launch being delayed as everyone’s focus moved to fighting the virus.
The idea for the day was conceived at a monthly meeting of the club more than two years ago, when it was decided the annual Car Show & Shine in October should be joined by another event in the first half of the year. The club had previously hosted an annual Truck & Tractor Show, so it was agreed to re-launch this event with the addition of farm machinery such as stationary engines, hay bailers and ploughs.
“Thus, the name ‘Field Day’ came about,” Mr Skipworth said, noting that traditional “Field Days” showcased all kinds of equipment and vehicles used on a farm.
“COVID-19 entered our lives and everything was put on hold,” Mr Skipworth said, “although enquiries continued to be made about how field days were organised elsewhere.”
A number of antique machinery clubs were contacted in South East Queensland and it was discovered that March was free of annual events.
So the date was chosen and, with Cooroy’s heritage being dairy farming, small cropping, timber and, importantly, the families and businesses that have thrived in the region, the name Field & Heritage Day was decided upon.
Mr Skipworth said that, as the planning gained momentum, it became clear that people were genuinely interested in the heritage of the area in which they lived.
Discoveries included that the Cooroy Pony Club building was once a co-op drop-off and pick-up point for local smallcrop producers.
In early November last year, car club members contacted every local group they thought would be interested in participating in the event.
“Most replied and it is heartening to see that many of these groups agreed to have a display on the day,” Mr Skipworth said.
Participants include: Cooroy RSL, Camphor Laurel Club, Cooroora Woodworkers Club, Cooroy Noosa Genealogy Group, Noosa Council, Noosa Museum, Gympie Stationary Engines, Wide Bay Historic Engine Club, Historic Truck Clubs and the Black Mountain Fire Brigade.
On display will be vintage cars, trucks, tractors and farm equipment, while operating stationary engines will be fired up and a blacksmith will demonstrate the forging of small items.
Trades and crafts of days gone by will be highlighted,
Find out more about Cooroy’s history at the Field & Heritage Day to be held later this year.
along with the history and ancestry of our community.
Keeping with the theme, car club members will be cooking damper in camp-ovens and making billy tea.
The Tewantin/Noosa Lions Club will provide more contemporary food and a coffee van will attend.
The Camphor Laurel Club has kindly donated a coffee table for a raffle, and other items have been donated as prizes.
The Cooroy Pony Club will manage ticket sales and be the recipient of any proceeds.
With the region’s anticipated strong support, the Combined Coastal Car Club is confident the inaugural event’s success will lead to an annual staging.
Admission will be $5 for adults, with children under-15 gaining free access if accompanied by an adult.
The Cooroy Coastal Car Club’s next show which will be the main show of the year, will be on October 16, 2022.
ENGAGE your Core Fitness has taken its classes online to Zoom to keep everyone safe and still maintain their fitness. Michaela offers General Fitness, Pilates, Weights and Stretch classes on line. Classes are lots of fun, ring Michaela on 0449 047 746 for further details.
TAI CHI in Cooroy
SUNDAY Mornings, Cooroy Memorial Hall from 8.309.30am. Gentle exercise for all ages is presented by the Chinese Tai Chi Academy (Principal Grandmaster, Henry Sue). Class instructor is Stephen Locke. Contact details are: Phone 0409 457 295 or email stephen.locke5@bigpond.com.
Social ballroom dancing at Pomona
EVERY Tuesday evening from 7-9.30pm, Pat and Norm Young organise a social evening at the Pomona Memorial School of Arts Hall. The cost is $4 and it is a very enjoyable evening as Pat and Norm provide New Vogue as well as Old Time dancing. Come and be a spectator and see if you will enjoy it. Everyone is welcome. Phone 0407 456 939 for more information.
Coffee, chat & cake
COME along to the Lawson Shed, Pomona, every second and fourth Tuesday of the month for coffee, a chat and cake. It all starts at 10am and costs $3.
Calling all serving and ex-serving men and women
THE more RSL members we have, the stronger our voice to government departments and thus benefits for our veterans. Your local Cooroy-Pomona RSL SubBranch invites you to join our fellow returned service men and women, and gain justice for those in need. Membership of the Club and Sub-Branch only costs $5.50. For further information, call in to see us or phone 54476 131.
Would you like to sing?
COME and join us. We are a community choir that sings beautiful, joyful songs from around the world in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. We meet Tuesdays from 4-5.30pm at our new venue, the CWA hall in Eumundi. All levels of ability are accepted without auditions. For more information, call Joan on 0419 517 869.
Fabulous 60s Plus
WE are a fun, friendly, seniors’ social group, which welcomes couples and singles to join us for morning coffee every Monday from 10am at the Wine Bar, Tewantin Marina and Thursdays from 10am at the Boathouse on the Noosa River. We also have a monthly program of dinners, lunches, walks, picnics and other activities. Please contact Joan on 0419 517 869 for more details.
Cooroy Hookers
COOROY Hookers are a group of girls who get together every week to crochet, knit and chat. We meet every Thursday at 9am in the CWA Hall. The $6 admission includes coffee and cake. No experience is necessary. Come for a chat and to learn how to crochet and knit. For more information, contact Virginia on 0427 221 931.
Meditation in Cooroy
LOTUS Wellbeing Centre (a not-for-profit organisation) can be found at the CWA Hall, Maple St, Cooroy each Monday, with doors opening at 9am except for public holidays. Meditation is from 9.30-10am and costs $5. Treatments, available from 10.30am, include psychic/ clairvoyant readings, reiki, massage, reflexology, pellowah and much more for $25 per treatment. Everyone is welcome, with tea/coffee and biscuits available. For more information, please contact Jenny on 0405 363 604.
Meals on Wheels Pomona
FRESH Meal deliveries are available on Monday, Wednesday and Friday for seniors over 65 or for patients in surgery recovery.
Alternatively, one week’s supply of frozen meals, available every Monday for pick-up or delivery.
Meals are prepared in the Pomona School of Arts’ commercial kitchen by a small number of paid staff and an army of dedicated volunteers.
The friendly volunteers are trained to high standards, and will keep in touch with you while they are delivering meals.
The aim is to assist you to remain independent in your home.
A sample standard meal includes a hearty soup, a nutritious and delicious main meal, plus a dessert.
Any dietary requirements can be flexibly catered for. Application forms are available. If you need help completing the form to access this wonderful service, contact admin@mowp.org or phone 5485 1777.
Social tennis
Come along to Cooroy Tennis Club to play social tennis. It’s a great opportunity for players to get back on the court, meet new people and enjoy a game of tennis in a fun and relaxed atmosphere.
Games played on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 7.30-9am, and Sunday evenings from 6-8pm. Members $3, non-members $6. Balls provided.
Contact Ian Garvey on 0409 581 870, Dorelle Goldsworthy, 0403 737 183 or Lyn Barker on mobile number 0439 648 407.
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