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The daily life of the Moreton Bay Colleges is filled with a rich diversity of events and activities in which education is everywhere and students are eagerly learning to be better versions of themselves. The most important contributing factor in creating an exceptional educational experience is the relationship between the student and the teacher. Yet there are many contributors to the educational journey of our students. It is not enough to simply have the best teachers in our classrooms, or the latest technology at our disposal, or the newest facilities to support the arts, sports and all other academic pursuits. We must also have an effective Board of Governors, inspiring and dynamic educational leadership teams and efficient support and administration services which all must come together seamlessly to sustain an outstanding student experience. Underpinning the work of our staff is the engagement and involvement of the parent community.
ENGAGEMENT AND INVOLVEMENT
assignments, driving to sports training, dropping off at music lessons and dance rehearsals, or applauding at debating competitions. There is much that parents can do in the everyday school life of their child. I am extremely grateful for the generous amounts of time and energy offered by many of our parent community members as they have so ably supported our Colleges. We can never thank enough our parents who are involved in the P&F, Parent Reps, Sports support groups, fundraising events, class workshops … just to name a few. These volunteers have been so gracious to give their time to help our community and, to pay respect to these people, we are hosting a formal Volunteer Thank You event on 4 November, 2022.
I am sure there are other members of our community who have talents to share or time to give and I am keen to provide more opportunities for those parents who may wish to offer their support and be more involved in our Colleges. We are currently exploring ways in which we can provide greater opportunities for volunteers to act as committee members, participate in class activities or share an area of expertise. As members of The Moreton Bay Colleges community we all have a common desire to see students develop into confident, independent and resilient contributors to society. I know that many of our parents have unique skills and attributes which could be shared with our students to enrich their learning experiences. By being involved and engaged with the life of the Colleges it will make a difference in the lives of our girls and boys. If you think that you can share a skill or offer your time then please do not hesitate to contact us. It is never too late to increase family engagement in school life and we welcome your involvement.
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An integral part of the student experience is the engagement and involvement of our MBC and MBBC parents. The degree to which parents are involved in their child’s education is a personal choice and each family determines what is best in terms of the amount of time and energy they can commit to engaging in school related activities such as checking homework, reading
Mr Richard Henry | CEO and Executive Principal Moreton Bay College and Moreton Bay Boys' College
In its simplest form, the purpose of a school is to provide education. At the Moreton Bay Colleges we have recently been redefining our purpose as part of our Strategic Plan review. Although in draft form, our newly defined purpose states that we aim to ‘develop confident, independent and resilient students in an inclusive, caring and diverse Christian learning environment’. To achieve our purpose is by no means a simple task and requires many stakeholders to play their part.
Events this term have reminded me that Moreton Bay Boys’ College is a dynamic school that creates an exciting and engaging learning environment and provides an abundance of opportunities for the boys to shine. I feel blessed to be associated with a school that captures my own philosophy of providing a holistic education to enhance the students’ learning potential and one that shapes young people who are dedicated, active and compassionate.
A TIME TO THRIVE AND FLOURISH
WHAT AN INCREDIBLE TERM!
Moreton Bay Boys’ College competed in the annual Carter Shield, a public speaking competition hosted by Iona College. The energy and excitement was palpable, with our boys relishing the intellectual challenge, and opportunity to present with like-minded peers from Moreton Bay College and Iona College. My thanks to Mrs Williams for coaching the boys in preparation for a high standard of public speaking, and to the boys for securing first place for the second consecutive year.
The MBBC community is committed to ensuring student aspirations are achieved through providing an education in which we value the development of the whole person. Academic growth is achieved in an environment that is inclusive, connected, and enjoyable, and in which our boys feel confident to take risks and grow in confidence to become the best version of
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Mr Andrew Holmes | Principal
STEM week provided a wonderful opportunity for the boys to express and develop their creativity, complex problem solving and critical thinking skills, and the boys were thrilled to show the College community various inventions, activities and experiments throughout the week. Book Week provided further opportunity for the Primary boys and staff to display their creativity; my
Faith and Integrity
We have much to celebrate at MBBC this term, and as you read through the various articles, I hope you are able to reflect on what an extraordinary College community we have – one that provides an abundance of creative, exciting and engaging opportunities for your son to thrive and flourish.
Our annual Primary Years Programme (PYP) exhibition has been a wonderful opportunity to showcase the learning undertaken by the boys in Year 6. To see the enthusiasm and engagement of the boys, and the passion they spoke with, was inspiring. My sincere thanks to Mr Dack, Mrs Gerlach and Miss Rochin for their work in preparing the PYP Exhibition, and to the boy’s mentors for providing them with challenging, stimulating and personalised learning experiences.
I am inspired and humbled to be part of an incredible community, and I offer my sincere thanks to such a supportive and proactive Parents and Friends Committee who organised the Cocktail party at the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron and the Father’s Day stall. It was wonderful to meet many of these parents at the Father and Son breakfast held at the Wynnum Manly Leagues Club - thank you to our College Captain and Primary Captain’s fathers who provided great insights into to the challenges of parenting at this event. Term 3 concluded with the annual Carnival Day, providing an array of colour from the Colour Run, and raised funds that will go towards supporting Camp Quality and the Movember Foundation.
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thanks to Mrs Milne for promoting the theme for Book Week 2022, Dreaming with Eyes Open
As the Year 12 boys celebrated their Formal at Sirromet Winery, an evening that signifies the conclusion of 13 years of schooling, the class of 2034 celebrated their first 100 days of school at MBBC. Both cohorts are in the beginning stages of very exciting new journeys in their lives, and I have every confidence that the character and skills our boys develop through a holistic education at MBBC will prepare them for an exciting, changing new world.
As Religious Education (RE) and Chaplaincy is a core part of MBBC, I thought it would be a good time to introduce you to our team and give you an overview of what we have been up to this term.
I started at MBBC in 2007 as the College Chaplain, overseeing the religious education and spiritual development of students. I teach RE to all year levels, run Chapel services each week and coordinate Easter and Christmas services. Along the way, I have also taught in other areas such as HPE and Design Technology.
Lee joined the MBBC team three years ago and has taken on the coordination and delivery of the Primary School RE programme. She teaches all Prep to Year 6 RE lessons and is also part of the Primary School wellbeing team.
In Term 3 Mrs Lee has been working with Prep students, looking at sacred spaces. Students went on a meander around the College, observing special places. The boys wondered up to the cross at the entry to our College and said this was a ‘special place’. However, the boys agreed that God could be found anywhere, at any time. The Year 3s were looking at sustainability and we spent a few weeks looking at Tony Rinaudo’s heart for the poor and poverty in Niger in Africa. He “re-greened” Africa and is known as the “forest maker” as he taught the local farmers how to look after and sustain their barren land. Year 6’s looked at how faith and a relationship with God can help anchor us and how hope is an essential ingredient to wellbeing.
Mr Shane McCarthy | Chaplain
The RE/ Chaplaincy team at MBBC consists of myself, (Shane McCarthy) and Mrs Bailey Lee.
In Chapel this term we have been looking at the lives of King Saul, Jonathan and David. The different aspects of their relations with each other and what we can learn about our relationships
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Each RE lesson starts with a circle time prayer. The boys reflect on something they are grateful for and are also offered the opportunity to do prayers of petition. Often this is a beautiful moment of connection where boys get to hear what is happening in others’ lives and current world affairs.
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RE classes also link beautifully with supporting wellbeing. The lessons offer personal and spiritual reflection in a variety of ways. Throughout the Primary School we use the Wellbe platform – a wellbeing measurement and monitoring tool. This platform uses characters to describe how we are feeling and ways to express and manage the variety of emotions we can have as young boys and validating that these are normal.
RE in the Primary School provides an opportunity for the boys to cultivate curiosity about Christianity and an awareness of other religions and practices. Our lessons build on ‘Character’ one of our school values, whilst also building an awareness of belonging and identity, especially as an MBBC student.
In Term 3, I have worked with Secondary to investigate books of the Bible and aspects of church history. Year 7 has been looking at the Parables of Jesus; Year 8 has been investigating the history of the Christian Church; Year 9 has been looking at the book of James. Year 10 has been doing a new Unit, called For the Love of God, which investigates various teachings on Christianity and how they have impacted the world. Year 11 has been looking at the book of Revelation and finally, Year 12s have been looking at the movie Heartbreak Ridge and investigating issues of standing up for your beliefs and dealing with persecution.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
'STEMbly'
STEM at MBBC has a focus of hands-on learning with real-world applications, resulting in the development of a variety of skill sets, including creativity and future thinking. We encourage learning that helps young people develop a sense of agency in the world, and an ability to adapt in an ever-changing environment.
Term 3 marked STEM Week, throughout which, we celebrated the remarkable achievements of our students by displaying their work on a purpose built STEM Week website. The website contained photos and videos of students participating in activities such as daily classroom tasks, practicals, and excursions.
Dr Wollenweber’s Rubik’s cube competition was a well-received lunch time activity. Three boys topped all other attendees: Year 8 - Alex Finch (39 seconds); Year 8 - Patrick McGarry (34 seconds); and the champion, Year 9 - Jasper Chan (25 seconds).
Mr Cox and Mrs Mackay hosted an interactive virtual reality (VR) experience, allowing students to develop an understanding of how this technology might be used in STEM related career pathways to solve problems. One device was set up with a skills game, where the students wore the VR headset and used controllers to solve problems through finding clues and carrying out various actions. The boys quickly realised that teamwork is a catalyst to solving problems, with plenty of support being lent from spectators on the side lines. The other device was running Beat Saber, a VR rhythm game, which gave students new to VR a simple experience of using the headsets and the
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Students from all year levels loved learning about balancing and forces on Mr Monty’s hovercraft down the ramp at C-Block.
Lunch time activities
In addition, several events and activities were held as part of the festivities, including:
Students from Prep – Year 12 came together to show off their STEM costumes at a special assembly, aptly named ‘STEMbly’. The were some inspiring outfits on display – Rubik’s cubes, rain clouds, astronauts, a rocket, engineers, doctors, and many scientists. The UQ Ambassadors discussed how they made their very own trebuchet and demonstrated its use by launching handballs into the crowd. They also wowed the audience with their synchronised elephant’s toothpaste.
STEM WEEK
students a hit of focus at second break with bags of flavoured sherbet, made by our UQ STEM Ambassadors being happily consumed.
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Mathematics problem solving workshop
Well done to the STEM team and the UQ Ambassadors for putting together a week of fun, explorative and problem-solving activities that all MBBC boys could enjoy.
Mrs Leisa O'Connor, Head of Science
Pastoral care and form quizzes
Astronomy night
Long- term experiment
Old Boy, Nicholas Thompson returned to the College to host an informative presentation on the history of telescopes. Nick’s extensive knowledge on the topic fascinated and challenged the students from both MBBC and MBC.
Every morning, the students participated in a series of mini-STEM activities. These brain teasers ranged from sudoku to riddles. What a great way to warm up their mind muscles for the day! During our pastoral lesson, the boys competed in the interhouse Kahoot! quiz, covering famous STEM pioneers, STEM inventions and STEM international prizes.
This experiment saw six liquids tested to see which would produce the most rust on a nail. Part way through the week, rust started to appear in the fresh water, salt water, and copper sulphate solutions; while the vinegar, lemon juice and vegetable oil had very little effect. At the conclusion of the experiment, copper sulphate produced the most amount of rust and included some evidence of crystallisation and change of colour to the liquid.
The Year 7 and 8 boys were treated to a session of Mathematics problems that involved them using critical thinking, teamwork and communication skills. The boys were placed into small groups and were given a series of higher-order thinking challenges. The boys embraced the activities and were highly engaged throughout their time.
These interactions have provided great learning ex periences for our boys. Meeting students from an other country and interacting with students their own age gives the boys a greater sense of intercultural understanding. It has also given our boys a leader ship opportunity to show overseas visitors around our College and teach them about College life. It is our hope for the students to stay in touch with their new friends and connect again one day in the future.
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On the final day of the tour, the two weeks of inter action was celebrated at a certificate presentation ceremony. At this event, MBBC buddies were invit ed to see their new friends receive their certificates before joining a celebration afterwards to farewell their friends. It was great to see the bonds that had been formed by the MBBC boys with students from Vietnam over these two weeks.
INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMME
Term 3 provided exciting international interaction op portunities for Moreton Bay Boys’ College students.
MBBC boys had a unique opportunity to connect online with a group in Taiwan. The boys were able to learn about Taiwanese art, music and culture in a fun and interactive way. This online connection provid ed a great chance for MBBC boys to learn subject material and how it is taught differently in other parts of the world. It was an amazing connection which all the boys embraced.
From 12 to 22 July, MBBC welcomed a study tour group from Vietnam - the first overseas study tour group to arrive at our College since 2019. The group comprised of 14 brave Vietnamese boys will ing to battle the difficult travel conditions and spend two weeks with us. They spent time both in our classrooms and with our host families, experiencing Moreton Bay Boys’ College life.
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MBBC boys in Years 6 to 10 had the opportunity to spend several hours with the group; students were matched with the Vietnamese boys to give them an Australian school student or “buddy” experience.
Mr Michael Bos | Director of International
The MBBC boys took their new buddies into classes and shared break times together. These experienc es were enthusiastically embraced by the students who did a tremendous job of introducing them to the Moreton Bay Boys’ College way of life.
Maths Team Challenge
Mrs Bree Hackett, Learning Enrichment Teacher
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ICAS Competition
Early this term, MBC hosted the Maths Team Challenge with Iona, Sheldon, Ormiston College and MBBC in attendance. Students worked in teams of five to answer 10 team questions in 45 minutes. They then had to work in a team relay to answer a series of 20 questions in one hour. Congratulations to all teams who were fabulous representatives for MBBC. Well done to the Year 9/10 Team 1 consisting of Vipul, Max, Harry, Matt and Ollie, who were awarded third place. Vinney, Wil, Oscar, Miku and Viraj in the Senior Team 1 also performed very well, but unfortunately just missed out with one point off a third place finish.
competition for Primary students. All boys can take part, encouraging a love of Mathematics while boosting competency through their online Matific learning programme.
GIFTED AND TALENTED
Our Year 5 and 6 DaVinci challenge teams headed over to MBC to participate in the Colleges’ Challenge Day. Teams of eight students worked collaboratively to compete in a range of 10 disciplines including Code Breaking, Ideation, Science and Art and Poetry. Congratulations to the Year 5 team who were overall winners across their division.
We were excited to nominate a few students to attend the Term 3 Gateways Eureka day at MBC for students in Years 1, 2 and 3. The boys ventured outside the curriculum in these workshops, spanning geometry, algebra, number patterns and dispelled mathematical myths.
Maths Team Challenge
DaVinci Challenge Day
DaVinci Challenge Day
Matific Olympiad
Maths Team Challenge
In September, the Primary students took part in the annual Matific AU/NZ Maths Olympiad. This is the world’s biggest online Mathematics
This term we were pleased to be able to offer a wide range of opportunities to our students with high academic potential in both the Primary and Secondary years.
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During the term we have been participating in the ICAS Competition with students in both Primary and Secondary signing up to take part. ICAS is a competition that inspires, celebrates and challenges millions of students. Operating for over 40 years, the competition questions are set in modern, real-world scenarios assessing students on their higher order and problem-solving skills across a range of disciplines including literacy (English, Writing, Spelling Bee) and STEM (Mathematics, Science and Digital Technologies).
The design allows for multiple learning zones for the children and encourages their curiosity in different mediums and play opportunities. This includes dedicated kitchen spaces, a kitchen garden and picnic space, outdoor bushtucker gardens, an art gallery and ‘artilier’ space, raised amphitheatre and sunken lounges.
Our Prep classrooms will also have a complete makeover to align with an inquiry philosophy and provide resources that link the early learning to the primary years. The prep rooms will have specialised reading nooks and a kitchen where children can engage in experiences with food preparation and Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) They will share the art house (Atelier) as a creative space for Visual Arts. Our Early Learning Centre has been upgraded considerably over the last few years in small stages to ensure the service can always remain operational for our families. The last stage is the opportunity to see the entry, foyer and staff spaces transform from a small bland space into a functional community hub that promotes connection and collaboration between families and staff.
The Colleges' have been working collaboratively with Wearthy –specialists in landscaping design for early childhood. Wearthy have applied their Ecology of Play philosophy in the design of the outdoor learning space – inspired by the local region and indigenous culture.
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“We want children to experience natural spaces and bring wonderment. Our approach was to remain authentic to the Moreton Bay region and reflect the rich ecological and cultural heritage. We wanted to acknowledge the Quandamooka people that practice harmony with the land. Through elements featured in the design, we hope this supports the ongoing education around our connection with landscape.” – Dan Rimes, Landscape Architect, Wearthy.
Outdoor Plans
We are very excited about the learning opportunities that our Bay Beginnings precinct will bring to our community, both children and adults. The new space will also allow the Moreton Bay Colleges’ to engage boys and girls in our well researched and planned learning approach and for each child to explore unique experience and interests as they start their journey into early education and beyond at MBC or MBBC.
One of the key tenets of the early childhood learning experience is the ability to learn through inquiry and play and this development will provide more opportunities for this. An inquiry approach to learning is essential for brain development at this age so thinking can be stretched and creativity fostered.
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Our new Bay Beginnings learning spaces have been designed with the intentional thinking around what the children will “see” …through a child’s eyes. What will the children see as they walk through each space? Windows, furniture, and special features are all at children height to blend the indoor and outdoor environment creating seamless learning spaces. Children build independence in spaces that are purpose built for their needs. This includes learning to prepare materials and clean up after themselves.
The project includes much more than simply new classrooms. The precinct has been purpose built, designed to incorporate both indoor, outdoor, and transitional learning spaces. The design involved extensive consultation with key stakeholders including expert lead educators in early childhood, teachers, parents, and students. This process was undertaken with architects selected with experience in early childhood and inspired by the Italian early childhood educational philosophy of Reggio Emilia
THROUGH THE EYES OF A CHILD - BAY BEGINNINGS
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Watch our new precinct flythrough.
Indoor Plans
Extensive time and consultation has been invested in the design of the spaces to make them safe for our youngest learners and also support our outstanding educators in creating a unique learning experience. We believe every child is a capable thinker and learner. We want the spaces to facilitate inquiry, children’s agency, independence, collaboration, critical and creative thinking. Furniture and resources will be provided that are open-ended and flexible rather than for a fixed purpose to ensure imaginations are not limited to materials. The environment plays a big role through natural materials, reflective surfaces and images, and interesting and creative lighting.
Mrs Rebecca Lennon, Head of Primary, Moreton Bay College and Early Learning
The expansion of the Pre-Prep Kindergarten has been in the Colleges’ pipeline for a number of years but recently accelerated to respond for the increasing demand for enrolments in this exciting phase of learning. The investment in the precinct extends to Prep and the Early Learning Centre.
In the Reggio Emilia philosophy there is a belief that we have a responsibility as adults to work through the “image of the child.” It is what we believe about children and is at the centre of our work. We believe that all children are capable, competent, and creative. In Reggio Emilia there is also a phrase that encompasses the “100 languages of a child” which refers to the way children learn in many different ways, and it’s important to offer multiple opportunities for children to show their knowledge. It might be through reading, writing, creating a sculpture, painting, exploring through gardens or hiking. Having various ways to create and construct offers children multiple ways to learn.
• Where We Are in Place and Time
One of the most significant and distinctive features of the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP) is the six ‘Transdisciplinary Themes’. These themes are about issues that have meaning for, and are important to, all of us.
WHO WE ARE - A TEACHER'S PERSPECTIVE
• Sharing the Planet
• How We Express Ourselves
These themes help teachers to develop a programme of investigations into important ideas, requiring a high level of involvement from the student. These inquiries are substantial, in-depth and usually last for several weeks.
Each Semester ends with time for student led inquiry, to explore the concepts from the unit in greater depth and a focus on individual connections, with an opportunity for them to present their findings and reflections at the end. This provided many exciting opportunities for our teachers and students alike.
The six themes are:
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• Who We Are
When I first commenced my PYP journey at Moreton Bay Boys’ College, all six transdisciplinary themes were completed throughout the school year. This was achieved by splitting the four school terms into six, teaching blocks. When the enhanced PYP was introduced, it afforded us the opportunity to embed ‘Who We Are’ across and entire year. The impact of this innovative approach has allowed for more quality planning, teaching, learning and valuable inquiry opportunities for the students.
options for groupings, we settled on the four team houses that already existed at our College, as this also encourages team spirit opportunities.
The ‘Who We Are’ theme is an inquiry into the nature of the self - beliefs and values; personal, physical, mental, social and spiritual health; human relationships including families, friends, communities, and cultures; rights and Atresponsibilities.ourCollege,
• How We Organize Ourselves
• How the World Works
There are many advantages to using this approach to deliver ‘Who We Are’. It provided teachers with the opportunity to get to know other students and start to build positive relationships with them. This then flowed outside the classroom into the playground and supported transitions the following year, when the younger students moved up to the higher Year. The combined lessons saw many of the older students displaying leadership qualities, giving them the opportunity to model and demonstrate the learner profiles to the younger students. This was a wonderful opportunity for the quieter achievers, who weren’t always able to demonstrate this ability within their own cohort. We observed the younger students rising to both academic and behavioural standards, while the older students remembered the importance of
During the planning phases, each teacher chooses a focus area of the curriculum that they will explore, with coordinated connections to our Central Idea and Lines of Inquiry. After the provocation lesson, each teacher delivers their area of inquiry, and the house groups rotate through all four teachers until they have experienced each unique learning opportunity. There is also opportunity throughout this process, to bring the students back for further provocation opportunities to engage them in the thinking and share the knowledge acquired so far.
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we plan and deliver ‘Who We Are’, as a vertical framework, across two-year levels. In the early years we combine Years 1 and 2, Years 3 and 4, and Year 5 and 6, to form collaborative groups. While we discussed many different
Every Semester, before the boys are allocated into groups, the unit starts with a combined provocation with the joined year levels. A provocation is a thoughtfully constructed activity to get students excited, engaged, and examining their beliefs and ideas.
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Melissa Acocks, MBBC Year 3 Classroom Teacher
thinking creatively and having fun.
The rich conversations, creative learning experiences and the opportunities to work collaboratively, reflected the benefit of delivering the unit in this manner. Watching the boys continue to grow both socially and academically is something that ‘Who We Are’ encourages and supports at MBBC.
When it came to developing our Five Star Learning approach, we were very deliberate in choosing agency as one of the key approaches; we want an MBBC boy (and graduate) to believe that they can make a difference in this world. The only way to foster that belief, is to provide them with opportunities to advocate responsibly, and
student Rami Mfinanga courageously shared his story about his upbringing in Tanzania, the upheaval of his life brought on by the death of his father and uncle in a light plane crash, and the reinvention of himself upon his emigration to WhatAustralia.was
The boys who have taken the stage and shared What they know to be true, have been an inspiration to the MBBC community, staff and students alike, and have demonstrated just how powerful student agency can, and should, be. These assemblies provide a truly positive example of peer influence; encouraging each and every student to be proud of who they are.
beautiful about Rami’s speech was not just that he had the courage to share his story, but that he embodied the very essence of this assembly segment. He chose what he wanted to share; and it was intensely personal. He gave voice to his struggles, to his pain and to his realisations as a young man. He owned his narrative. Even though there was every need for his voice to shake, Rami spoke with purpose and pride. He pushed for a better MBBC, where all boys can feel safe to share their story and learn from each other.
We’ve also heard from our Year 12 students; Ethan Kircher (MBBC Music Captain), talked about his love of music and how that brought him joy. Max Eberspaecher (MBBC Cultural Captain) shared his insights into stress and how he deals with it; hoping to impart some wisdom and strategies for boys in the audience. Yash Panjrath (Year 12 Dunlop Captain) spoke about how to succeed at school and how every moment provided at MBBC is an opportunity to better yourself and shape whom you want to be as a
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STUDENT AGENCYSTUDENT VOICE
According to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), student agency is defined as the capacity to set a goal, reflect and act responsibly to effect change. It is about acting rather than being acted upon; shaping rather than being shaped; and making responsible decisions and choices rather than accepting those determined by others.
Cadzow-Andreas suggested that we introduce What I know to be true as a recurring segment on assembly, we (the teachers) loved the idea. Here was a platform from which our boys could share their ideas, their hopes, their dreams, and their challenges. We also knew that it would take a bit of time for the idea to build momentum; for our boys to step out of their passive comfort zones as mere audience participants in assembly and choose (as Shakespeare would say) to see “All [of] the world as their stage.”
Mrs Naomi Williams | Head of Secondary
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It began with Year 11 student Lachlan Hume, raising the profile of men’s mental health, instigating the mural on the end of the H Block staffroom, and advocating for our boys to Speak: even if your voice shakes. Then we had another Year 11 boy, Matthew Robson, take the microphone and encourage the boys of MBBC to Push for Better and helped to shine a light of the number of Australians who died by suicide in 2021. What was so inspiring about Matthew’s speech was that he shared the impact of the loss of his friend, pushing our boys to be better mates – to not only listen more, but talk more.
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17 The Queensland Branch of the Association invites nominations annually for Secondary Schools’ Citizenship Awards from Queensland Secondary Schools, and has been since 1999.
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delighted to announce that Darcy had received the Secondary Schools Citizenship Award from The Order of Australia Association, Queensland Branch, for 2022.
The purpose of the Awards is to recognise students for their community service and remind us all of the significant level of volunteering undertaken by young Australians'. It encourages students to think about Australian citizenship and the importance of contributing to their community through service and involvement, and to make students more aware of the Australian Honours system and the ideals of good citizenship that it
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Darcy will receive a commemorative plaque and a Certificate of Merit in recognition of his service to MBBC and wider community, by the Honourable Chief Justice Helen Bowskill, at a special presentation at Parliament House in September.
Mrs Naomi Williams, Head of Secondary
instigating a member of the College Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) in 2020. In this role he has assisted in planning MBBC Reconciliation Ceremonies, liaised with community members for, and during RAP events, and has been instrumental in raising the profile of, and providing a voice for Indigenous students in our MBBC community. Additionally, his involvement across the College's co-curricular programmes, such as debating, sports, societies and clubs, has been outstanding. Lastly, Darcy has proven himself to be a leader who leads by example and he encourages everyone to be their best, as evidenced through his role as MBBC Service Captain.
Darcy is an energetic, engaging, and mature young man who understands what it means to be a servant leader. He is an excellent role model for his peers and younger students in his positive demeanour, disciplined work ethic, and in his participation in all College and community
This year Moreton Bay Boys College nominated Year 12 student Darcy Gray whose participation in social service activities at the College have been demonstrated by his receipt of not just the Australian Defence Force Long Tan Leadership Award in Year 10, but also the MBBC Eagle Award for Christian Character and Service in Year 11. Darcy has demonstrated engagement with the community outside the College as he was an
may not necessarily be academic or sporting high achievers, but they will have displayed a commitment to bettering the world in which they live in and will be excellent role models in their schools and surrounding communities. Schools are encouraged to nominate not only school leaders but also worthy students who may not have a school leadership role but nevertheless demonstrate outstanding citizenship and community service commitment.
Year 7 students completed a unit on relationships based on the book: Don’t Call Me Ishmael
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10 boys, under the guidance of Mrs Kearns – and with some special guest presenters – have been working their way through the ABW Business Simulation, allowing students to immerse themselves in the virtual business world.
In Year 8, the boys completed a unit on dance led by Mrs Smith, providing early preparation for the boys for their Semi-formal and Formal.
are still preparing for what life looks like after graduating. Recently, they heard from a number of recently young MBBC alumni who shared insights into their post-school journeys and what they have achieved in their time since graduating.
All of the boys in Secondary were given a demonstration titled The Stones by Shock Therapy during Term 3. The Stones is a dramatization of a true story where two boys faced manslaughter charges after kicking rocks off a freeway overpass and killing a motorist. The play fictionalizes the characters and weaves in other true stories from similar incidents from around the world.
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STUDENT WELLBEING
The Year 9 boys have begun their semester unit on Service to the community. You can often see these boys helping in the Science labs, painting the mural on H-Block or working with the younger Thestudents.Year
With COVID-19 impacting the Secondary camps earlier in the year, the Year 11 boys instead attended a three-day incursion/excursion experience. Day one consisted of a day down at Kangaroo Point Cliffs rock climbing, kayaking and playing laser tag. Day two was hosted at the College by Character Builders. The focus of the day was all about leadership. The boys had to work individually, in small groups, and as a whole group, to complete challenges. The Year 11 boys showed outstanding maturity and teamwork throughout the whole day, which was demonstrated in their reflections at the end of the day. The last day was a group trip to Spec Ops, where the boys were separated into two teams, given camouflage clothing, protective gear, a paintball gun and a team objective. After three hours, the boys were bruised and battered, but still smiling and laughing at the challenges they had overcome. The day finished with pizza and a walk through South Bank.
The Stones by Shock Therapy
Secondary School Time continued this term with each year level coming together every Thursday afternoon to maintain their development.
Mr Anthony Lewis Deputy Head of SecondaryStudent Wellbeing
Year 11 have begun their semester unit titled In the Shed, which sees them working with the two Year 5 classes to produce a keyring for each of the younger students, as well as a Christmas ornament that is later donated to the Uniting YearChurch.12
As always, the wellbeing space in Secondary has been busy during Term 3.
Year 11 Camp
Over the last two years, some boys have received a ‘Golden Ticket’ in Term 3 as a way of acknowledging their ongoing behaviour, effort and attitude to school and their learning. This year we have replaced the ticket with a new award, named ‘Class Ambassador’. These boys received a silver eagle pin badge as a symbol of their outstanding standards after being nominated by their classroom teachers, in support of the specialist team. These boys received an automatic place on the Term 3 positive behaviours ticket excursion as a reward. Congratulations to these boys and to our other positive behaviour ticket winners.
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from our Secondary boys also, who have loved joining in and helping the Primary boys. Tuesdays, the boys have been learning how to solve a Rubik’s Cube with Mrs Lee in the music room. It is incredible how quickly the boys can problem solve and work together to figure these things out! Wednesdays is Choir and on Thursdays, the boys have been learning about the medical world through watching Operation Ouch with Mrs Wilson. As always, Friday is a day for fitness with the boys joining in workout videos, playing dodgeball, and even completing a beep test.
Each Friday afternoon, the boys in Prep to Year 5 meet with their buddies to complete tasks, activities and games. This is such a wonderful time to see the older boys work on their leadership and for our younger boys to learn from their role models.
Each year, as part of the Australian Curriculum, the boys in Years 5 and 6 welcome staff from the ‘Lets’ Chat’ group who educate the boys on the changes they go through as they move into Secondary school and into puberty.
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Lets’ Chat
Mr Haydn Eames Primary Wellbeing Coordinator
Class Ambassador
In keeping with the Five to Thrive programme, the Primary boys have participated in a range of lunchtime activities to continue their learning, even through their breaks. Mondays has been a time for the boys to gather in the lecture theatre for a game of Bingo – here we have seen an excellent turn out
M.A.T.E.S
As we approach the end of Term 3, it is great to look back at the memories and experiences the boys have had this term in our Primary School.
Primary Lunchtime Clubs
House Spirit is alive and kicking and the points are closer than ever. 2022 saw the inclusion of House games to assemblies and the energy, enthusiasm, and sportsmanship each week is an amazing spectacle. Students have been working hard to earn points through the various carnivals, through Eagles Flight Awards and with every positive behaviour ticket they receive.
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Thank you to Carnival Committee for your amazing work behind the scenes and our Leo’s for putting on the BBQ and drink stall.
and Harris Whale decided to donate the prizes that they raised from the Colour Run to the Children’s Hospital in an effort to raise the spirits of children undergoing cancer treatment. They chose the Children’s Hospital because they say it is always better to have a toy, a fidget or a teddy to hold or play with! The boys then encouraged all Prep to Year 6 boys to join them in their quest.
It was a great way to finish off Term 3 and with the day full of colour and excitement.
The money raised from Colour Run will support the MBBC P&F, which will directly help our Withstudents.over
Mrs Jemanda Hannouf, Community Development Officer
We had fantastic engagement with all involved, with students demonstrating their willingness to get behind a great cause. Hadley in Year 1 decided to create his very own postcards to sell and raise funds for Camp Quality. He took some amazing local photos, turned these into postcards on Canva and sold them via retailers around Wynnum and
CARNIVAL DAY AND COLOUR RUN
This year, Carnival Day raised money for Camp Quality for the 12th year running. Camp Quality helps kids and families build optimism and resilience towards their cancer experience – a cause our entire school community enthusiastically supports each year. In addition, we also chose to support The Movember Foundation for the first year this time; the Momember Foundation exists to support men’s health, specifically in the areas of mental health and suicide prevention, prostate cancer and testicular cancer.
On Friday 16 September, MBBC was excited to host the annual Carnival Day celebration in conjunction with the MBBC P&F Colour Run.
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CBCA BOOK WEEK
Carol Milne, Head of Library
Secondary boys were invited via our social media to contribute a haiku, a sentence made using book titles, and other items. The highlight was the Staff vs Student debate – Is Netflix better than the book? – narrowly won by the Staff who took the Readingaffirmative!and
When you open a book, you fall in … so open your eyes, and dream with your eyes open…
listening to stories play an important part in developing imagination, providing experiences that take us away from our everyday lives to view the impossible and the absurd. Story lets us experience emotions that help us discover ourselves and our place in this world.
Reading is Dreaming with eyes open. Reading opens our minds to what is possible and allows us to dream the impossible, to believe in magic, to discover ancient civilizations, to forge new paths, to fearlessly go where no one has ever been before, to learn from our past and imagine our future. There is also the Indigenous cultural aspect of Dreaming with eyes open – listening to and coming to appreciate the rich cultural stories of Indigenous Australians, the stories of country and Costumesbelonging.this
In the MBBC Library, other activities were set up each break time, with a canopy under which to dream with eyes open being a highlight for the boys. In the Primary Library sessions, the boys became familiar with the short list books in several of the categories, judging for themselves which they thought should be winners.
The theme for this year’s Book Week was Dreaming with eyes open…
For the last ten years, the Children’s Book Council of Australia Book Week has been celebrated with our annual Book Week Character Parade, an event that is highly anticipated on the MBBC calendar. This is a week when we celebrate Children’s literature – the fabulous authors, illustrators, and those fantastic publishers. Of course, central to this event is our love of reading! Book Week gives us that extra chance in which to shine a light on our reading culture, highlighting the many choices available to us through libraries, bookshops and online – what better way to celebrate than with a parade of characters!
year varied from the story of the Rainbow Serpent, to Luke Skywalker and his X-wing fighter. Some classes decided to dress according to one book title, while others created individual costumes based on favourite book
Careers Night
characters. Belinda, one of our Story Dogs, and her owner/handler Mrs Susan McKee, came in costume too. This year Belinda was dressed as a banana, while Mrs McKee cleverly dressed as a piranha from Piranhas don’t eat bananas, a favourite book for many.
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The concert opened with our Chamber Ensembles - three Percussion Ensembles, Flute Ensemble and Brass Ensemble – highlighting the capabilities and sound of each specialist instrumental grouping. Then it was the Immersion Bands turn to play; an exciting opportunity for the youngest musicians to perform for the first time in a concert setting. Finally, the more advanced Concert Band and Senior Wind Ensemble finished the concert displaying some of the
MUSIC Band Concert
This year’s Band Concert featured a stunning collection of instrumentalists, ranging from Year 4 and 5 beginners from the Immersion Bands, through to our Chamber and Large Ensembles. It was a beautiful opportunity for younger students and their parents to see where learning an instrument could lead them.
James Cane, Year 11 Musician
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highest levels of talent across both Colleges'. From the energy and enthusiasm of our beginner groups to the advanced skills and musical quality of the Senior students in Chamber Percussion and Wind Ensemble, the Bands Concert reflected the amazing talent of which our students are Nocapable.concert would be possible without the hard work, organisation and dedication of our conductors, and we thank Ms Mothershaw, Ms Wallace, Mr Cox and Miss Meimaris for their hard work helping the students to prepare so well. Overall, the concert was a complete success with each band proudly playing each piece they had worked so hard on over the past term.
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A highlight of the night was when our MBBC singing and choir teacher, Mr Chamberlain, sang Oh, Holy Night, accompanied by MBC’s Vocal Point. The boys were all amazed!
Choir Concert
The concert concluded with all Choirs on stage together to sing When our Voices Join Together. What an outstanding performance! It was a wonderful night, topped off by the spectacular Christmas hats and decorations. Thank you to all the staff and students who performed with such enthusiasm
The boys did an amazing job, starting with Primary Vocal Ensemble that sung a beautiful rendition of Santa Claus is Coming to Town, and then successfully led our first community carol for the night, O Come All Ye Faithful This was followed by MBBC Senior Vocal Ensemble performing two contrasting pieces, a challenging a capella version of God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, with a very nice four-part vocal harmony, then the loved pop tune, Like It’s Christmas, which was led by our four talented young soprano singers. The girls’ choirs did an equally impressive job, from Chamber Choir’s Christmas Lullaby and Training Choir’s What Child Is This, to Primary Choir’s beautiful Turn on the Lights, Vocal Point’s stunning Carol of the Bells and Chorale’s White Winter Hymnal
Ethan MBBCKircher,Music Captain
On Wednesday 27 July, The Moreton Bay Colleges’ Choirs came together at the MBC Music Centre, to celebrate the Choirs’ Christmas in July Concert. What a great night, with a variety of performances from our youngest singers in MBBC Primary Vocal Ensemble and MBC Training Choir, through to the more senior Choirs, MBBC Senior Vocal Ensemble, MBC Vocal Point and the 80-voice Chorale, performing a range of Christmas favourites.
String Concert
We would like to thank all families and friends for their support of our musicians and especially congratulate all the performers.
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This year, a new, reimagined Strings Concert saw students ranging from Year 2 to Year 12 performing their stunning repertoires in a fun-filled night of music. With the enthusiastic atmosphere, excitement was in the air to witness the passion and hard work of all the musicians.
To role model to the younger students, Orchestra opened the concert with their spectacular medley from the Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. From Year 4 Immersion String’s rendition of the classic nursery rhymes Twinkle Twinkle Little Star and Mary Had a Little Lamb to Guitar Ensemble’s amazing performances of Mango Tango, Arrival of the Birds, and He’s a Pirate, the night showcased a variety of well-known pieces. Year 5’s Immersion Strings stunned the audience with the maturity of their performance of Frere Jacque before combining with String Ensemble for Goblin Feast String Ensemble played a vibrant Lord-of-theRings-inspired work called Kings of Stone; and College Strings exquisitely performed Unchained Melody and Allegro and Pastorale. Finally, our most senior group, the Chamber Strings, performed the Prelude from the Carmen Suite and Frolic from the English Suite. To finish the night concert on an even higher note, all String musicians united to perform the well-known Coldplay pop hit, Clocks. What a fantastic way to conclude the concert!
Nandana Balu Nair , MBC Music Captain
Contemporary Concerts
The end of Term 3 saw two opportunities to celebrate all things artistic and cultural, with the MBC Green-ware Collective and MBBC Carnival Day events occurring. During these events we were able to listen to the outstanding progress the Contemporary Bands have made through their amazing and polished performances. The Green-ware Collective opened with a VIP event during which Senior Stage Band entertained the crowd with everything from classic swingers American Patrol by Glenn Miller and Perdido by Duke Ellington, to modern favourites such as the theme tune from the movie The Incredibles. Later that night, Junior Stage Band wowed the audience with another Ellington standard, C Jam Blues, rock fusion chart Fat Burger, and dance shuffles Crank It Up and Getting’ Down. It was a delightful night, filled with terrific performances.
A big thank you goes out to the members of staff involved in organising these concerts and to all the families and friends who came out to support the musicians.
Max MBBCEberspaecher,CulturalCaptain
A second highlight of the term is always the final week Carnival Day and the outdoor concert from the Colleges’ Rock Bands. The Recruits kicked things off with favourites Hazy Shade of Winter by Simon & Garfunkel, Another One Bites the Dust by Queen, and Valerie by Zutons; followed by Ballistic who performed tunes like Dancer by Queen, Sweet Saint by Original and Boulevard of Broken Dreams by Green Day. The Originals brought in a more soulful sound with tunes like Mustang Sally, Proud Mary and Black and Gold Rockfuse gave stirring renditions of rock classics Hold the Line by Toto, House of Holy by Client Liaison and Prisoner of Society by The Living End and The Bayside Boys brought the show home with an amazing performance, finishing the afternoon off with Jump by Van Halen. A great show from every band!
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What we saw on the final week of the Exhibition, from the daytime class visits to the evening of the Exhibition, was the result of not only the 10 weeks of hard work displayed by the boys and their teachers, but everyone who has shaped their lives thus far. From the earliest days of Prep and their formal schooling journey, to the ways that families have provided life learning opportunities, coaches, team leaders, mentors, and the personal experiences that the boys were able to draw upon, culminating in the outstanding way that the boys conducted themselves to complete their own PYP Exhibition. It was, as always, amazing.
• Thinking Skills were required to analyse data, make decisions, and find creative solutions to challenges faced.
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As for the Exhibition night, oh what a night it was. The collaboration with specialist teachers in art, music, language and dance/drama came together for a spectacular showcase. I leave you with a quote from one of the boys, after I asked them all during a final rehearsal, “What are we trying to do here?” Henk Muller responded with the “Wefollowing:arehere to showcase how well our year level can work together collaboratively, while also showing the individual strengths and talents that exist within our group.”
Each boy created three lines of inquiry, which were the drivers of their learning throughout the 10-week learning journey. But beyond that, throughout the entire process, boys applied and built upon all of the five Skills to varying degrees, based on their personal strengths and those that were relevant to their own Exhibitions. Below are just some examples of where the skills were on •display:Research
As young children, we love to explore our world through play, movement, creativity and expression. They are pivotal to our development, our socialisation, our identity, and our wellbeing. Our challenge to the boys in Year 6 was to explore this connection, to find the research that shows that different forms of expression have a connection to the wellbeing of self and others. This was through the Transdisciplinary Theme of How We Express
• Self-Management Skills were pivotal to success for all boys. From adhering to deadlines, applying a growth mindset when faced with uncertainty or challenges unforeseen, not to mention setting up their exhibitions and launching them to a real audience.
Well said, Henk. And well said to every Year 6 boy who presented last night. You did us all very proud indeed!
skills pivotal to how they boys represented and shared their work.
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we are all unique, and the forms of expression that we enjoy the most is a very personal experience. Each boy began their Exhibition with a reflection on the forms of expression that they enjoy, they already experience, or in some cases, they have not experienced before and would like to explore for the first time.
Mr Paul Dack , Primary Curriculum Coordinator
Skills were used to ask questions and source reliable data.
As with all Exhibitions, research forms the foundation of knowledge and understanding, and each boy explored the physical, social and/ or emotional wellbeing that is developed through their chosen forms of expression.
• Social Skills were used to engage with peers, other students, collaborate with MBC students, and in many cases, people who they were engaging with for the first time.
• Communication Skills were applied throughout, with written reports, speaking, listening, and ICT
PYP EXHIBITION
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Prep - Year 3 Athletics
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The Britton Shield sporting association, together with Christian School Sport Association of Queensland (CSSAQ), provide the boys with many great, competitive opportunities in different sports and support the excellent Sports Program we have at MBBC. Many boys have also qualified on representative teams and competed at national and international competitions. I am looking forward to acknowledging and celebrating these great sporting achievements from Term 3 in the upcoming Sports Awards evening, and in the Term 4 Altitude.
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SPORT UPDATE
Mrs Pipsa Rippon | Acting Head of Sport
It has been a very busy few weeks starting as the new Acting Head of Sport, but already I have had the opportunity to see great participation, involvement, and success in School and cocurricular sports at Moreton Bay Boys’ College. Whilst walking past the sports hall early in the morning and hearing a shout of appreciation after a great pass of the ball, when seeing the boys practicing at the oval a specific drill at break time, when hearing about an exhilarating team effort put into achieving a common goal in muddy conditions in mountain biking – I know the MBBC values of engagement, character, care, and teamwork are well represented in the sport. It is an excellent foundation for growth, both for the boys and for sport.
The days were intense, the sailors were out on the water for close to eight hours each day, in conditions that were rougher than some boys had ever competed in. The teams battled in some of the coldest temperatures and most mentally and physically exhausting circumstances they had ever sailed in—and again- it was proper chilly!
Australian Secondary Schools Team Sailing Championship 2022
Hugo Ralph, Year 11 Student
Sailing
Over the course of five long, cold, windy days at George’s River 16ft Sailing Club (Sandringham, NSW), the MBBC Sailing team competed against 23 highly successful secondary school teams sailing squads as part of the 2022 Australian Schools Teams Sailing Championship.
George’s River 16ft Sailing Club
Coaches: Lizzie Dennison & Niamh Meehan
Our boys sailed 29 races over the course of the regatta and at one point were places fourth overall, winning against some of our toughest competition from back home. The team ended up placing 11th overall, narrowly missing out on a spot in the finals round. The team has returned to Brisbane as a stronger unit, ready to face the challenges that the 2022-2023 season will bring.
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us hitting the tracks up at Caloundra. Our riders faced tough track conditions with loose dirt and hot sun, but nonetheless, we still produced some great performances. Our other riders narrowly missed out on podium places and the Moreton Bay Colleges placed third overall from 37 schools competing.
MBBC Individual Highlights
1. Nerang Rocky Trail Academy Schools Competition - Moreton Bay Colleges first Ethanoverall.Cook
This term in true Moreton Bay Colleges’ community style our combined MBC & MBBC Teams competed in three Rocky Trail Academy Schools Mountain Bike races, where students from across Queensland have the opportunity to race for individual podiums as well collecting points for overall school points. The race format of these events consists of timed sections targeting endurance, speed and technical skills with their fastest times contributing to their overall score.
At Nerang, on 5 August, we were the overall Gold Coast Schools Champions, winning by just one point, out of 31 schools, with a rider pool of 280
- First Senior Boys.
In Brisbane, we were up against 32 schools and a rider pool of 227, where Moreton Bay Colleges proudly took out the Inaugural Brisbane School Champion Title, by 64 points. A true team spirit and lots of hard work made for a great day, topped off by the win.
Over the past few months our Mountain Biking team has been able to get back to racing after two years of cancellations due to COVID-19 and weather. This season has really kicked back into action and all of our teams’ hard work and dedication has paid off with some incredible results and lots of fun out on the trails.
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The Moreton Bay Colleges Mountain Biking
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Taking place around a variety of Southeast Queensland’s best mountain bike tracks, in addition to Brisbane, our team has travelled to Darling Downs, Caloundra, as well as the famous Commonwealth Games tracks based at Nerang.
Ethan Cook - First Senior Boys
4. 2022 Rocky Trail Fox SuperFlow Series (QLD) – Ethan Cook - First (U19)
• Lewis Campbell - Second - Years 11-12 Male Cat 1
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• Issac Moes - Fourth - Years 7-8 Male Cat 1
• Will Trendell - Third - Overall 9-10 Male
• Lewis Campbell - First - Years 11-12 Male Cat 1
• Conner Scott - Fourth - Years 7-8 Male Cat 1
• Will Trendell - Fifth Mixed TeamAll Schools Mixed Relay Road
2. Caloundra Rocky Trail Academy Schools Competition - Moreton Bay Collegesthird Ethanoverall.Cook - First Senior Boys
• Luke Mearns - Fourth - Overall 9-10 Male
• Ryan Keating - Fifth - Overall 9-10 Male
• Sebastian Zaccaria - Fifth - Years 7-8 Male Cat 1
• Lewis Campbell - Third - Years 11-12 Male Cat 1
• Julian Mayne - Fourth - Years 7-8 Male Cat 1
• Luke Mearns - First - Years 9-10 Male Cat 1
• Will Cullen - Third - Years 9-10 Male Cat 1
• Luke Mearns - Third - Years 9-10 Male Cat 1
MTB Hill Sprints
Throughout the season, the team has had so much support from families to get them to and from races, organise all the bikes and equipment, cheer on the teams, and even raised some money taking on the BBQ at one of the events to put towards a multi-bike trailer. It has been a credit to the teams dedication and all the work and effort put in by the mountain bike coach Mark Watts and his team.
3. Brisbane Inaugural Rocky Trail Academy Schools Competition - Moreton Bay Colleges - First overall.
Road Cycling
• Will Cullen - Second - Years 9-10 Male Cat 1
• Julian Mayne - Second Mixed TeamAll Schools Mixed Relay Road
The Auscyling National All Schools was held on the first weekend in September in some gruelling conditions and again in true MBBC style, our riders went out and gave it their all. We had 18 riders compete over three days in various disciplines with our Mountain Biking Team producing some incredible results, such as Lewis and Luke taking out the Overall Champion of Champions in their respective categories. Overall, from 92 schools competing, Moreton Bay Colleges placed 2nd, showing that we are indeed a team to watch.
• Ethan Cook - Second Mixed TeamAll Schools Mixed Relay MTB
• Lewis Campbell - Fifth Mixed TeamAll Schools Mixed Relay Road
All Schools Mixed Team Relay
If any students would like to try Mountain Biking, please email sport@mbbc.qld.edu.au. The programme is welcoming and engaging for all skill levels.
Enduro MTB
Cross Country MTB
• Lewis Campbell - Fifth - Overall 11-12 Male
Primary CoordinatorCurriculum
They overcome the challenges thrown at them by the world, and grow up to be kind, confident, and happy human beings.
To help my students find connections with everything that they are learning.
A little fact about me?
The team of teachers at MBBC are an inspiration to me. Collectively, there is such talent, with engaging lessons, connections with their students, and the opportunities they are providing in the classroom every day.
Greatest lesson you have learnt from a student?
I can’t help but love a good retelling of The Very Cranky Bear to my daughter.
My favourite teaching moment?
2022 ISQ “Big Ideas Summit” in both Brisbane and Cairns. Here we will showcase the success we have had with our projects to other Queensland independent schools. Moving forward, our goal will be to expand on the initial success of the Year 5 social entrepreneurial project, looking to find ways to provide community partnerships across other year levels in our Primary School, with genuine opportunity for students to take action as a result of these connections.
Hopes for me as an educator in 2022 are?
I once ate an entire McDonalds’ cheeseburger in one mouthful, without the use of hands.
What is your favourite book?
Paul Dack
Tell us about any special projects you’ve been working on at MBBC lately?
I have always loved the culture of schools. From early on, the appeal of providing a positive school experience for all students was something that led me in the direction of becoming a Primary Teacher.
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In 2021, MBBC was awarded an Independent School’s Queensland (ISQ) grant as part of a two year “Future School’s Project”. I have had the privilege of leading a team of teachers, who have explored opportunities for community connections and student action through these connections. We have formed a partnership with BOP Industries, with our initial focus being on developing a social entrepreneurship program with Year 5 students. Last year, Year 5 boys were involved in a two day workshop, where they broke into two teams and developed products to sell to the MBBC community, with the money raised going towards selected social entrepreneurship organisations that met the vision of each project. You may remember these from 2021 as the “Cake Kings” with their Brownies, and the “Bamba with a Panda” and their bamboo coasters and chopsticks. Together, they raised over $1,100, which was split and delivered to their chosen organisations.
This year, we have been selected to present at the
My greatest hope for my students for 2022 is?
Which educator inspires you?
Don’t let others decide your place in the pack.
What brought you to teaching?
There have been many, so I would say that it is hard to point to a singular moment. I do however live for the moments where students have that glint in their eye and say, “Oh, I get it now”.
Any moment, and there have been many in the last three years, where I see a look of pride and achievement on the face of the student after they have completed one of their practical projects. There is something very special about making something you have imagined come to life in your hands. The lightbulb moments along the way are also very special.
Greatest lesson you have learnt from a student?
That there are many more ways of doing things than you ever thought possible.
What is your favourite book?
I am currently undertaking my PhD research right here on campus…as part of a unique research partnership between the Griffith University Queensland College of Art and our College. The title of the project is Co-design of a multi-sensory nature and art space to enhance the well-being of student participants.
The supervisor I had for my Honours project in Fine Art at Griffith University, Dr Lorraine Marshalsey, is now a passionate educator at the University of South Australia where she lectures to Design Technology teachers. Her research specialises in understanding how to improve the sensory aspects of studio-based learning spaces which I work in everyday! Her empathy, leadership, and mentoring abilities along with her fight to keep going with her teaching and research while living with a chronic illness is truly inspiring!
Hopes for me as an educator in 2022 are?
My favourite book/s are the Harry Potter series because they were so imaginative, and I have always wanted to be able to fly (but perhaps not on a broom). Winnie-the-Pooh is also a sentimental favourite because I recited some of it for my wedding vows.
My greatest hope for my students for 2022 is?
That their mental, physical, spiritual, and emotional well-being might be enhanced by some of the small things I do for them during their learning journey.
The Year 11/12 Art class are using the project as a stimulus for their assessment tasks in Year 12. Our Year 5 and Year 11 Design students and teachers have already been involved in the planning phase of this project. This is a fine example of the integration of ‘subject based disciplines’ and breaking down ‘silos’ of curriculum – and the project will result in a ‘real’ outcome for our College – a legacy as such.
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While my primary focus as Technology and Engineering Technician is to support the teachers and students in the workshop and classrooms with their learning whilst ensuring their safety and well-being; I am also hoping to finish writing my thesis for my PhD this year, for submission in 2023. Once this has occurred, and the College has approved the final plans for the nature and art space, the real physical construction work can begin so the students can start to benefit from it!
I believe in life-long learning and have been inspired by so many teachers along the way. However, it was not until I started working at MBBC that I truly understood the difference teachers make to student’s lives.
Which educator inspires you?
My favourite teaching moment?
Kerrie Mackay Technology and Engineering Technician
Tell us about any special projects you’ve been working on at MBBC lately?
What brought you to teaching?
Originally, I had planned to study Accountancy, but after visiting nieces and nephews, I decided instead to opt for Pre-school/Primary teaching.
Any ‘Aha!’ moment for a child is my favourite teaching moment – when their faces light up with comprehension and something just clicks!
When I graduated as a teacher, I had studied Piaget and his theory of the stages of Cognitive Development, and explored the practices of Maria Montessori. Both lead me to Inquiry based learning, where a teacher is a guide, not the fount of all knowledge. I was inspired by Teacher Librarians I met to become a Teacher Librarian myself. The Teachers at MBBC inspire me every day with their care of and concern for the boys and each other. I am doing what I love in a community that I feel connected to.
In 2022 I hope to support the boys at MBBC by providing them with access to the best databases and resources available for their studies, and to assist them wherever I can with achieving their research and reading goals.
Never use ‘Persistence’ as a desirable character trait to develop in young children unless you qualify the term’s meaning as being a trait to internalise, not persistently verbalise.
My favourite teaching moment?
Hopes for me as an educator in 2022 are?
Equality of access to Literacy resources is a passion of mine and I avidly support the Indigenous Literacy Foundation by holding MBBC’s Great Book Swap each year. This year it will be on 7 September. We are hoping for a bumper collection year – we have already started to collect books and donations.
As a child I loved Peg’s Fairy Book - my aunt gave me this when I was in hospital after an accident. My godmother let us gaze in fascination at her original copy of Snugglepot and Cuddlepie – the colour palettes were exquisite. As a teenager I was totally engrossed in the world of The Hobbit and Lord of The Rings, which I still love today. Recently I finished listening to Kitchen Chemistry, a debut novel by Bonnie Garmus, that I found I could not put down – a new favourite. I try to read or listen to as many Readers Cup books as I can in the lead up to those competitions, as I submit questions for them to the organisers. So many books, so little time …
The Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA) Book Week has become a big event at MBBC, celebrating a love of children’s literature and reading. It was wonderful to hear the Prep – Year 3 Choir in full voice as they opened the Book Week Character Parade, and to have our special guests Belinda (our Story Dog) and Mrs McKee come in costume once again. The boys did a wonderful job dressing up in their costumes and the Preps performing their interpretation of The Boy Who Tried to Shrink His Name, just blew me away!
Greatest lesson you have learnt from a student?
Tell us about any special projects you’ve been working on at MBBC lately?
What is your favourite book?
What brought you to teaching?
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My greatest hope for my students for 2022 is?
With everyone learning to live with COVID in 2022, my wish for all the boys at MBBC is to once again be able to enjoy the company of their classmates, teachers and parents at regular College events. My hope every year is that teenage boys develop a life-long love of reading to pass on to the next generation.
Carol Milne Head of Library
Which educator inspires you?
P&F ASSOCIATION
The P&F Cocktail Party Committee excelled with their delivery of the evening, one of three significant events that the P&F has worked on. These also included running the canteen for the MBBC Interhouse Athletics Carnival and delivering a wonderful Father’s Day stall shopping Thanksexperience.toall the volunteers and committee members who assisted with delivering these events.
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The MBBC Parents and Friends (P&F) Association was delighted to provide the opportunity for the College community to enjoy a night out for a good cause with the 2022 MBBC P&F Cocktail Party proving a winner during the term. Guests gathered at the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron at Manly for a night of dancing, fundraising and socialising, with a fantastic evening enjoyed by all. The event raised approximately $16,000 for the P&F, with funding earmarked for an array of College projects in Term 4, and into 2023. The night was made possible by the outstanding support from the College community, in particular the major sponsors of the event in Motorline BMW, Scott Palmer Electrical and Relsig Properties, and the many generous businesses and supporters who donated raffle prizes and gifts.
Mr Stephen Gray, MBBC P&F President
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The flexibility. At University you can choose what to study, when to study, or not study at all if you need a break. It's more flexible now than it ever has been before - at most places you can drop courses, swap courses, or take a Semester off and pick up like you never left. I am also enjoying studying topics I have a distinct interest in.
I would say, don't stress too much about picking the exact right thing the first-time round, because these days that hardly ever happens. Exhibit A, me. I got a decent ATAR and so I thought I should make use of it by going into an Advanced Humanities degree at UQ. Fast forward one year and I've read so much historical political theory that I have enough depression to last several lifetimes. I Subsequently left and decided to do something I would actually like instead; Music and Film. We have a great student loan system in this country, so it's really not that big of a financial drama if it takes you a couple of semesters before deciding if you want to swap to something else. Plus, unless you're doing a complete 180 like I did, you can usually transfer credits anyway. Nowadays there's so many great universities and courses that it's easy to get overwhelmed, so if you're really not sure, my advice would be, just take a year off to work, or travel, and think about what you want to do.
Daniel Field
Back at school what subjects do you think helped path your way to your university studies:
Class of 2020 | 2020 College Cultural Captain Uni Life
What would your advice be to help with transitioning from school to university:
What are you enjoying most about university and your course:
Since you’re studying your course online, can you provide your perspective, benefits, and if so, any challenges you are experiencing with studying online?
I'm currently studying online both a Bachelor of Arts - Music Production at COLLARTS (Australian College of the Arts), and a Diploma of Screen and Media - Screenwriting at NYFA (New York Film Academy). If I dare to say it, one positive of the last few years is that everyone in the world had to get very familiar with working and learning from home, and for a lot of people it suited so well that we wondered why we ever needed to leave our houses in the first place. So online study is more efficient and viable than ever, with even big
traditional universities adopting it. I will definitely say that online study isn't for everyone, but if you're like me and you appreciate being within easy distance of your coffee machine at all times, it can be great. Also, it can be perfect if you think there's a course or a uni that's perfect for you, but happens to be too far away. In this day and age, our opportunities shouldn't be impeded by something so insignificant as mere physical distance.
I actually think Ancient History was one of the subjects that helped me the most. An enormous part of what I do at uni is about critical analysis, and academic writing; so, source analysis, subjectivity vs objectivity, learning how to present ideas in a logical and efficient way. I am now very good at that, and I think I have Ancient History, and the fabulous Stuart Paterson, to thank for it. Aside from that, of course, Music and Music Extension helped me to realise my interest and talent for Music, and Drama helped me to never be embarrassed by anything ever again.
On Thursday 25 August we held an Old Boys’ Panel. Thank you to Harry Wheatley (2019), Braydee Shegog (2020), Callum Sey (2020), Daniel Kyranis (2010), Johnathon Kyranis (2014) and Dakota Russell (2018) for coming in to speak to our Year 12’s today about life post school.
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Welcome Class of 2021
Old Boy’s Panel
Homecoming MBC and MBBC Class of 2021
all the best in his future endeavours, and sincerely thank Daniel for his commitment and passion for the MBBC and the Old NextBoys’.Committee
Old boys panel 2022
Bodie King
MBBC OLD BOYS’
We wish to thank Daniel for being the inaugural President and helping launch the Old Boys’ Committee. We would like to announce that Bodie King (2010) will be stepping into the role of WePresident.wishDaniel
On Saturday 8 October 2022 MBBC will be hosting five reunions in one night - some were postponed from past years due to COVID restrictions. We are excited to welcome back our Old ClassBoys’.of2015 - Five years Class of 2016 - Five years Class of 2017 - Five years Class of 2011 - 10 years Class of 2012 - 10 Years Catering will be provided by London SpudOld Boy owner Vasili Cassimatis, Class of 2012.
The MBBC Old Boys’ Committee would like to announce that our president Daniel Kyranis (2010) is stepping down from the role to embark on a new role on the Moreton Bay Colleges’ Foundation Board.
Mrs Jemanda Hannouf, Community Development Officer
Meeting is Monday 14 November 2022 at 6pm.
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OLD BOYS’ COMMITTEE
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On Saturday 6 August 2022 we welcomed the Class of 2021 to the MBC and MBBC Homecoming event. We had a great turn out from our Old Boys’ and it was great to see them at their first Old Boys’ event.
Upcoming Reunions
FROM THE ARCHIVES
The inaugural Queensland Spanish Song Festival was hosted by MBBC in 2012. MBBC invited over 50 students from four Spanish teaching schools who sang to compete for prizes.
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Our Giving Day could not have been possible without our wonderful volunteers and our kind donors. Here is why some supported our Giving Day.
We were overwhelmed by the generous support from our community for our inaugural Giving Day on May 26th, raising a total of $168,886; with $96,804 for Moreton Bay College and $72,082 for Moreton Bay Boys’ College.
Mrs Alex Givney | Director of Philanthropy
“As a proud MBBC parent since 2011, our son’s learning journey with the College is nearly at an end. I wanted again to share our support and heartfelt thanks to the dedicated staff at MBBC and help to leave a legacy for the future students and community. To see the growth of MBBC in years to come, I realise how important donations from the past and present school community are, no matter the size and whether monetary or through volunteered time.”
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THE FOUNDATION UPDATE
Giving Day Success
Why I donate: By Alisa Mikanovic, Parent of MBBC
“I chose to volunteer at the recent Giving Day, as I feel passionate about the continued growth of the new learning spaces at MBC and MBBC. I loved spending time on the phone chatting to donors, particularly within the school community to help contribute to the success of raising money. Supporting the girls and boys at our Colleges on their journey to thrive, is something that is dear to my heart and supporting the wonderful Foundation is important to me too.”
Why I volunteer: By Yvonne Kane, Parent of MBC an MBBC
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If you would like to be a part of our 2023 Giving Day, please contact us directly- Phone: 3906 9422 or Email: foundation@moretonbaycolleges.qld.edu.au.
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** Includes sponsors/suppliers/friends/board members grandparents of the colleges 23 of the current families who donated are also ALUMNI
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A breakdown of the Giving Day Funds:
* 16 of these donors are also parents of the colleges
The local business community came together for another sold out breakfast hosted by The Moreton Bay Colleges’ Foundation at RQYS on Friday 19 August. The event was themed “The Business of Sport” and featured an engaging panel of speakers including Olympic Gold Medalist, Angie Lambert, Chief Strategy Officer at VALD, Sam James and Performance Manager from Queensland Academy of Sport, Steve Rippon.
Bay Colleges’ Executive Principal, Richard Henry spoke of the cultural and educational opportunities the 2032 Olympics will bring to the community and the role the Colleges’ and partnering local and international stakeholders play in creating these opportunities.
Business Breakfast
Guests at the breakfast heard from each of the speakers on their remarkable journey to success and the lessons learned along the way, providing not only valuable advice to the adults in attendance, but also timely guidance to the students in their final year at The Moreton Bay StudentsColleges.
Emma Bible and Hugo Ralph fittingly concluded the special event by sharing their school sporting journeys and future ambitions with Theguests.Moreton
Councilor Krista Adams, Deputy Mayor Brisbane City Council, Chair of Economic Development and the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games Committee echoed this sentiment, outlining the wealth of opportunities and investment the Olympic games will bring to the city of TheBrisbane.Moreton
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Bay Colleges’ Business Breakfasts occur quarterly and continue to showcase our local talent and enable our community to connect and support each other.
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For your convenience our online enrolment process is now available. mbbc.qld.edu.au/enrol We respectfully acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land upon which the College stands, the Quandamooka
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