NEWSLETTER - Hillbrook Anglican School

13 NOVEMBER VOL.14 NO.34
NEWSLETTER
t: 3354 3422 w: www.hillbrook.qld.edu.au e: hillbrook@hillbrook.qld.edu.au
From The School Leadership Team
On Tuesday the hustle and bustle of school life was put on hold for
a few minutes to commemorate Remembrance Day. This year was
the 96th anniversary of the armistice which brought to a close the
First World War and we paused to remember the sacrifice of all
Australians involved in wars and armed conflicts throughout the
history of our nation.
It was quite touching to have absolute quiet throughout the
school and the associated building sites for the minute of silence.
All classes paused to commemorate the occasion, many classes
gathered around the Peace Poles outside our Library to pay their
respect.
Congratulations to Jordan Lovaszy (Year 9), whose sterling
performance of the Last Post and Reveille brought on goose
bumps for many of us. Next year, with the opening of our new
building we will be able to come together around the Peace Poles
on ANZAC day to commemorate 100 years since the landing at
Gallipoli.
In terms of building activity, all buildings are on track to be
operational for the start of the 2015 school year. Our school
grounds may feel a bit constricted at the moment, yet the new
buildings and facilities will be a significant addition to our school
community. We have worked hard to minimise the impact on our
students and teachers and we wish to thank everyone for their
continued patience during this time.
We would like to congratulate all the P&F volunteers who have
given their time so generously this year. It was a wonderful event
on Wednesday evening gathering to say thank you for all the hard
work throughout the year. The whole school community certainly
has appreciated the dedication and commitment of these parents.
Next week is the final week for our Year 12 students. They have a
modified program to look forward to, including their Graduation
Dinner next Thursday evening and their final farewell assembly
on the Friday.
It has been a pleasure working with the Year 12 students, their
performance as a cohort has been strong across all subjects and
they have made some impressive contributions to our school
community. We know they will finish with the same strong sense
of dignity and integrity they have shown all year.
Geoff Newton, Stephanie Munday-Lake, Craig Merritt &
David Briggs
Access Road Between Hillbrook & OLA
We’ve been asked by OLA to remind Hillbrook families that the
road between Hillbrook and OLA is for OLA parents only. It’s
important to respect our neighbours’ wishes, so please do not
use this road.
Hillbrook P&F - Partnership With The
Sustainable School Shop
In agreeing to investigate online options for the sale of second
hand Hillbrook uniforms, the P&F sought a website which would:
Be free or low cost
Be easy to use
Require minimum involvement by the school community in regard
to administration
The P&F researched a number of existing online websites
dedicated to school uniform sales within Australia, and decided
to partner with www.sustainableschoolshop.com.au.
In addition to promoting the recycling of second hand items
within the school community, the Sustainable School Shop has a
School Benefit Program which contributes:
10% of total gross revenue from Hillbrook registrations to the
P&F on an annual basis
4% of total gross revenue from Hillbrook registrations to assist
less fortunate Australian schools establish on line second hand
trading systems
Hillbrook Music
Our Spring Music Concert Series has finished and we are now
gearing up for 2015. Students need to return all ensemble music
and have their music folders renewed by Peggy at Music reception.
Auditions will be held for senior ensembles and Synergy Strings
over the next few weeks. Details and music is available at Music
reception.
Applications for instrumental music lessons are now available
on our website. Details are attached to this newsletter. Current
students having lessons will automatically be enrolled for next
year. Students wishing to withdraw from the co-curricular
program must have written permission from a parent or carer
through email or letter to the Music department by the end of
this term.
Senior Music Camp will take place from Saturday 14 February to
Monday 16 February. Students in Wind Symphony, Senior Strings,
Senior Guitar and Senior Choir will be invited to accept through
Parent Lounge at the end of this term. This is a major event for
Music students and all eligible students are expected to attend.
Hillbrook Creche - Casual Relief Work
The Hillbrook Creche is in need of casual relief workers. They
need to have a Blue Card and a first aid certificate. They can
contact Di Shannon at the Crèche on 3354 6424 if they would like
to go on the list.
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HILLBROOK ANGLICAN SCHOOL WEEKLY NEWSLETTER 13 NOVEMBER 2014
COMING EVENTS
EVENT
DAY/DATE
Year 12 Block Testing
10-17 November
G20 Public Holiday
Friday 14 November
Year 11 Block Testing
17-20 November
Year 12 Wet n Wild Day
Tuesday 18 November
First Day Term 1 2015
Years 7, 10 & 12
Tuesday 27 January
First Day Term 1 2015
Years 7, 8, 9 & 11
Wednesday 28 January
Whole School Resumes
Thursday 29 January
TIME
VENUE
MAJOR EVENTS IN 2014
EVENT
DAY/DATE
TIME
VENUE
Year 12 Graduation Dinner
Thursday 20 November
7pm - 10.30pm
Royal International
Convention Centre
Year 12 Farewell Day
Friday 21 November
Year 8-11 Final Day 2014
Friday 28 November
TUCKSHOP ROSTER
MONDAY
17 NOVEMBER
TUESDAY
18 NOVEMBER
WEDNESDAY
19 NOVEMBER
THURSDAY
20 NOVEMBER
FRIDAY
21 NOVEMBER
Alison Hill
Amerson Stephenson
Helen McAuliffe
Andrea Moor
Carmel MacMillan
Judy Briscoe
Anne Williamson
Renuka Russell
Danielle Suffolk
Christina Nash
Karen Kennelly
Wendy Browscombe
Mary Bendixen
Wendy Litwinowicz
Carolynne Ward
Susie Seeto
Julie Jones
Di Kiddle
Karen Yates
Suzanne Williams
Debbie Godson
Kris Gask
Kylie Conrad
UNIFORM AND STATIONERY
MONDAY
17 NOVEMBER
WEDNESDAY
19 NOVEMBER
FRIDAY
21 NOVEMBER
12pm - 2pm
8am - 10am
8am - 9am
Michelle Hung
Sharon Rogers
Sue Engstrom
Bernadette Vincent
Cathy Orchard
Camilla Guerin
Debbie Godson
Julie Kroll
Kris Gask
Suzanne Williams
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HILLBROOK ANGLICAN SCHOOL WEEKLY NEWSLETTER 13 NOVEMBER 2014
Celebration Evening
German Pretzel Day
Family Day
CO-CURRICULAR MUSIC
PROGRAM
Welcome to the Hillbrook Music Department.
Applications for music lessons are available on our website.
The information is below. Please contact us if you have any questions.
HILLBROOK ANGLICAN SCHOOL
Co—Curricular Music Program
Application Form
Please fill in the form on our website and submit.
The link to the form is below:
bit.ly/mlform
or
http://www.hillbrook.qld.edu.au Learning at Hillbrook – Drama & Music – Co Curricular Music Program Application Form
Music Reception: Telephone (07) 3354 6460 (direct line with voice mail)
Music Administration Email: peggyp@hillbrook.qld.edu.au
David Jones, Director of Music: Telephone (07) 3354 6452
Director of Music Email: davidj@hillbrook.qld.edu.au
Want to know more facts about
refugees and asylum seekers?
The Anglican Parish of Milton Auchenflower
presents a free public talk by
Rebecca Lim
Community Engagement Coordinator at the Romero Centre,
Dutton Park, who works closely with this community.
th
Friday, 28 November 2014
6pm for 6:30pm start
at Christ Church Milton
9 Chippendall Street Milton
Off Castlemaine St. beside Suncorp Stadium
Free refreshments before and after talk
donations to the Romero Centre welcome.