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21 NOVEMBER VOL.14 NO.35
NEWSLETTER
t: 3354 3422 w: www.hillbrook.qld.edu.au e: hillbrook@hillbrook.qld.edu.au
From The School Leadership Team
Today is the final school day for the Class of 2014. Last night the students
and their parents and teachers attended the Graduation Dinner at the
Royal International Convention Centre in Bowen Hills, and today the
whole school and many parents gathered for their Farewell Assembly.
It was a joyous combination of exhilaration, dignity, and that bittersweet
feeling that combines happiness and sadness of such an occasion.
It’s an exciting time for these young people, and all of us wish them
happiness, success and fulfilment as they head off for the next stage of
their journey. Combining exhilaration and dignity is not an easy balance,
and we thank Reverend Sharon and the Year 12 Home Teachers, Chris
McMillan, Vicki Hansen, Steve Cambridge, and Michael Gillard for their
leadership throughout the week and especially with today’s Assembly.
We particularly commend all the students on the way they conducted
themselves.
There has been a wonderful collection of speeches and reflections shared
by students, parents, teachers and the school leadership team today and
over the past week. And, we take this opportunity to share some of these
with you.
As is our custom, we invite a past student to share their insights with
the graduating class; a student who was in Year 12 when they were just
mere Year 8 students. This year Eliza McCabe spoke. Eliza graduated in
2010, studied fashion design and established a platform to launch her own
fashion label ‘eliza’, which has successfully integrated into the national
and international fashion market. These are some of the thoughts she
shared.
know that we have big shoes to fill and hope to continue the exceptional
school spirit that you have exhibited to the school community. Class of
2014, Hillbrook will always be here for you and I know you will never
forget the wonderful friends and teachers who have guided you on this
journey at Hillbrook. You have inspired and motivated us to follow in
your footsteps. Enjoy your celebration of the end of your schooling life;
you deserve it!” Daniel Springfield – 11 White
“It’s hard to believe that five years ago we were walking into the school
for the first time. Finally today after five years of hard work, stress, fun
times and new experiences, we are walking out for the last time.
Over the past few years we have changed more than we could ever have
imagined. We have gone from star struck Year 8s to ‘mature’ Year 12s.
Throughout this epic journey, there have been many ups and downs and
bits in between.
Firstly, thank you teachers for the past five years you have put up with
our crazy shenanigans and without you none of us would have made it
this far. When we wanted to drop the ball you were there to pick it up.
Your knowledge, guidance and most of all, patience, has allowed us to
become who we are today and for that we say thanks!
Secondly, we would like to thank our beautiful Home Class teachers.
‘Teachers’ is such an understatement to describe you guys. Ms McMillan,
Ms Hansen, Gilli and Cambo - after three years I think it’s fair to say you
have become our great friends and we are truly going to miss you.
And last of all, we would like to thank the 119 people sitting behind us.
Thanks for the best five years of our lives and all the amazing memories
that have come from them.
‘I can only imagine how excited you must be! I look back on the time of
finishing as one of the most treasured and thrilling times in my life. The
highly anticipated build up of stress, uncertainty and excitement reaches
a peak where the world is your oyster. I guess the message is not thinking
there is one path to your goal. You will come to many cross roads, just as
I have, and there will be times you feel lost and like you have not got an
end game. That is when you will need to take little steps forward. Think
positively, keep your connections and surround yourself with people who
believe in you. Wake up early, work hard, be ambitious, do what you love
and love what you do. Enjoy the excitement of finishing high school, be
safe next week, and I wish you all the best for whichever journey you
take on the crazy ride of post-school.” Eliza McCabe - Class of 2010
Now if we had one final message to all students in the school, say ‘yes’.
Say ‘yes’ to new opportunities and new experiences because you never
know until you’ve tried. This school offers us so much and you really need
to squeeze it for what it’s worth. It’s been the most amazing journey and
we personally wouldn’t have done it any other way. Thank you Hillbrook.
So long and thanks for all the mems.” Lochlann Andrews & Steph Reid
Thank you everyone for making the Class of 2014s end of schooling so
special, especially:
•
Steve Spence who magnificently facilitated the Graduation Dinner on
Thursday evening, ably supported by Catie and Damian.
•
Sue and Leisa who provided the administrative support.
“As this year has been my first at high school after seven long years
of primary school, I was very excited to start. On that first day it was
overwhelming seeing young men and women who are the Year 12s. I was
pleasantly surprised at how welcoming they were, particularly on that
first day, and have been since.
•
Rev’d Sharon who led, orchestrated and managed the Farewell Chapel
Service on Thursday afternoon and Final Assembly this morning.
•
Chris, Vicki, Steve C and Mike, who as Home Teachers, supported,
guided and encouraged the 119 Year 12s throughout the past three
years and especially in this final week.
I can only imagine how much work it is in Year 12, they always seem to be
so busy, studying in the library at lunch, preparing for exams and working
towards their future. As the year has gone on, I have realised that the
Year 12s do more than just constant studying, they have provided a great
contribution to the Hillbrook community.
•
Rob, Mark and Johannes who helped with setting up for the breakfast
and Assembly.
•
David Jones, Peggy and the team of music teachers.
•
Rosemary, Julie, Sue J and teachers for their energy and help with
catering for a wonderful last day breakfast.
•
Will and others involved in setting up the technology and preparation
for the Year 12 DVD and Grad Dinner.
•
And, all other staff, parents and students in our community who
were involved in so many ways throughout this week and particularly
today. You are greatly appreciated.
I would like to thank and congratulate the Year 12s of 2014 for a great
year and finish with a quote from Steve Jobs, former CEO or Apple: “Your
time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t let
the noise of others’ opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most
importantly, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition”. Good
luck Year 12s; thank you.” Caitlin Guthrie – 8 Green
“What an amazing group of young, inspirational people that make up
the Year 12 cohort of 2014. As Year 11 students, we feel privileged to
follow your lead into 2015 with great enthusiasm and excitement. We
Class of 2014 - all the very best! You’ll be missed.
Geoff Newton, Stephanie Munday-Lake, Craig Merritt & David Briggs
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HILLBROOK ANGLICAN SCHOOL WEEKLY NEWSLETTER 21 NOVEMBER 2014
QUT Award 2014
Congratulations to Year 12 student,
Matthew Page, and Year 11 student, Daniel
Best, for their effort and commitment to
their studies in Engineering Technology
this year. Both were recently awarded
with the QUT Dean’s Award for Engineering
Technology. This prize is awarded to the
overall top achievers in each year level at
Hillbrook.
Along with receiving a certificate of
recognition, Matthew received a $100 iTunes gift card and Daniel
a $50 iTunes gift card. Well done on a successful year to both
students. Matthew has won this award in both years of Senior
Engineering Technology and is also in the running for the Dean’s
Award, a $3000 study stipend, should he be accepted and enrol in
a Bachelor of Engineering at QUT. We wish Matthew all the best
with his Tertiary Engineering studies next year.
Return of Macbook Laptops
Year 9 students will return their white Macbook, laptop case and
MagSafe charger on Thursday 27 November during Period 1. They
can use the external hard drive provided by the school to back
up their machine. They will be issued new MacAir laptops at the
start of Year 10, 2015.
Sustainability Day Rescheduled!
Sustainability Day has been rescheduled to 1 August 2015 due to
a potential clash with another local event. The P&F has already
commenced planning, and is seeking a number of volunteers to
fill the following roles, and to form the organising committee:
• Convenor/Co-Convenors
• Marketing and Communications Coordinator
• Speaker Program Coordinator
• Art Trail Coordinator
• Stall Coordinator
• Facilities Management
• Entertainment Coordinator
Convenors/coordinators may even wish to share a role with a
friend.
We envisage that the first meeting of the organising committee
will be held in the second week of Term 1.
If you are interested in any of these roles, please contact the
P&F President, Grant Starkey, on 0417 716 744 or starquay@
hn.ozemail.com.au
Tuckshop News
A special thank you to all the volunteers, without whom the
Tuckshop could not operate. We are most grateful for the endless
willing support you have provided us.
If you would like to join us and put your name down to help us
next year, we would really appreciate your help! No experience
necessary; morning tea and lunch provided and you get the
chance to meet other parents and have lots of laughs.
We still require approximately 10 more helpers for Monday’s,
Tuesday’s and Wednesday’s, so please call us on 3354 6422 if
you’re interested.
Wishing all a happy and safe Christmas period!
Julie Garvey & Rosemary Smith - Co-Convenors
‘Hidden Histories’ Workshop
Balaangala Community Group invites you to a ‘Hidden Histories’;
an interactive workshop that explores our shared Australian
history from an Aboriginal perspective. Facilitated by experienced
Indigenous Cultural worker, James Sandy.
When: 6 December ~ 3pm-5pm
Where: Balaangala Garden Space, 98 Yoorala Street, The Gap
Cost: $15/$10 concession
Bookings are essential. Please email balaangalathegap@gmail.
com to make your booking or for more information.
Uniform & Stationery
Volunteers – THANK YOU!
That’s a very BIG thank you to each and every one of the wonderful group of volunteers who have helped out in Uniform and
Stationery during the last couple of extremely hectic weeks. This
is always a busy time of year for U&S but with Year 7 joining us
in 2015 it has been even more so and your support and assistance
has been greatly appreciated. Thank you all.
Price Lists
Updated price lists are available online. All items are available
for sale now.
Online Stationery Orders
These can still be placed online. Just log onto the Hillbrook
website, click on About Hillbrook, go to Uniform and Stationery
and then to Online Orders.
Orders placed before 18 January will be available for pick up and
payment on our first sales day for 2015 - Wednesday, 21 January
(2pm - 6pm). Given that this is an extremely busy period, we will
endeavour to pack any orders placed after that date as soon as
we can so that all students have their requirements to start the
school year. Payment cannot be made online and must be made
at time of collection.
Back to School Sales Days 2015
Wednesday, 21 January ~ 2pm – 6pm
Tuesday, 27 January ~ 9am – 12pm
Wednesday, 28 January ~ 8am – 11am
Thursday, 29 January ~ 8am – 10am
Friday, 30 January ~ 8am - 9am
Close of Trading
The shops will cease trading for 2014 on Wednesday, 26
November. We are NOT open on the last day of term.
Lots of Second Hand Items For Sale!
Hillbrook’s new online second hand trading site is well and truly
up and running! Thank you to everyone who has listed both For
Sale and Wanted ads on www.sustainableschoolshop.com.au
Items now available for sale include:
•
School uniforms – most items and sizes
•
Macbook Air
•
Chemistry labcoat and glasses
•
Clarinet and music stand
If you’ve listed Wanted ads, you should be receiving emails
containing details of any newly matched items. Wanted ads
remain on the site for 90 days unless delisted. If you have not
already done so, please register by 31 December 2014 to receive
a complimentary Annual Subscription. New registrations after this
date will incur a fee ($1 per sale item; or $19.95 for an annual
subscription). Contact the Sustainable School Shop helpline on
1300 683 337 if you have any queries.
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HILLBROOK ANGLICAN SCHOOL WEEKLY NEWSLETTER 21 NOVEMBER 2014
COMING EVENTS
EVENT
DAY/DATE
First Day Term 1 2015
Years 7, 10 & 12
Tuesday 27 January
First Day Term 1 2015
Years 8, 9 & 11
Wednesday 28 January
Whole School Resumes
Thursday 29 January
TIME
VENUE
TIME
VENUE
MAJOR EVENTS IN 2014
EVENT
DAY/DATE
Year 8-11 Final Day 2014
Friday 28 November
TUCKSHOP ROSTER
MONDAY
24 NOVEMBER
TUESDAY
25 NOVEMBER
WEDNESDAY
26 NOVEMBER
THURSDAY
27 NOVEMBER
FRIDAY
28 NOVEMBER
Anita Hanlon
Lisa Gilmour
Anne Lewis
Bernadette Wilson
Annette Hislop
Maree Jones
Wendy Jackman
Alison Hatchman
Naomi Garrett
Louise Peters
Helen Murase
Katya Fairlie
Anne Spearritt
Carrie Ritchie
Valda Dorries
Lesley Irvine
Gayle Brook
Bronwyn Avery
UNIFORM AND STATIONERY
MONDAY
24 NOVEMBER
WEDNESDAY
26 NOVEMBER
FRIDAY
28 NOVEMBER
12pm - 2pm
8am - 10am
8am - 9am
Karin Rushin
Jo Wilson
Susanna Derwin
Melissa Curtis
Fiona Clark
Fiona Lynch
Judy McNeeley
Kathryn Girling
Jo Finnimore
Narda Phillips
Virginia Gehrke
Gail Perkins
G20 Youth Forum
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HILLBROOK ANGLICAN SCHOOL WEEKLY NEWSLETTER 21 NOVEMBER 2014
Year 12 Last Days
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HILLBROOK ANGLICAN SCHOOL WEEKLY NEWSLETTER 21 NOVEMBER 2014
Year 12 Last Days Continued...
Holy Trinity Anglican Church Pantry Donations Donations of the following goods are being collected to give to those in need this Christmas. Most of time, smaller individual items are better than large ones. (Many clients are singles -­‐ if a family comes in they can give 2 or 3 of each item.) Regular items always needed: Cereal (eg. small WeetBix packets) Pasta, Spaghetti, Pasta Sauce Tins of Baked Beans, Spaghetti, Soup, Meat & Veg, Tuna, Ham Tinned Vegies: Peas & Carrots, Tomatoes, Potatoes, Fruit. (NO Beetroot or Pineapple – they have too much) Special Christmas Items Biscuits – Shortbread etc Small Christmas Puddings Small Long-­‐Life Custard Packets of Wrapped Lollies Please ensure all items still have a good shelf life left. Christmas Gifts: wrapped and labelled with gender and age are also appreciated. Hillbrook Music Ensemble Schedule - 2015
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Senior Percussion
Junior Percussion
Senior Strings
Wind Symphony (Advanced)
Stage Band (Intermediate)
Grace Whiting
Grace Whiting
Grace Whiting
David Jones
David Jones
7.20 - 8.30am
P6 (Downstairs)
7.30am - 8.30am
P6 (Downstairs)
7am - 8.30am
P3 (Upstairs Classroom )
7.20am - 8.30am
P6 (Downstairs)
7.20am - 8.30am
P6 (Downstairs)
Hillbrook Brass (Advanced)
Big Band (Advanced)
Concert Band (Intermediate)
Senior Guitar Ensemble
Jazz Ensemble (Advanced)
Neil Favell
David Jones
Jess Garvey
Nick Lavers
Nick Lavers
7.20am - 8.30am
P2 (Upstairs Rehearsal Room)
7.20am - 8.30am
P2 (Upstairs)
7.20am - 8.30am
P6 (Downstairs)
7.30am - 8.30am
P2 (Upstairs)
7.20am - 8.30am
P2 (Upstairs)
Ripieno Strings (Advanced)
Synergy Strings (Intermediate)
Clarinet Workshop (Junior)
Tuuli Rantanen
Tuuli Rantanen
Paula Gresham
7.30am - 8.30am
P3 (Upstairs Classroom)
7.20 – 8.30am
P2 (Upstairs Rehearsal Room)
7.30 – 8.30am
P3 (Upstairs Classroom)
Junior Guitar Ensemble
Senior Voice Ensemble
Senior Choir (Yrs 9 to 12)
Nick Lavers
Bernadette Debattista
Justine Favell
7.20am - 8.30am
T8 (Downstairs)
1.20pm to 2pm
T7 (Downstairs)
7.30am - 8.30am
Chapel
Clarinet Ensemble (Senior)
Junior Brass Band
Paula Gresham
Neil Favell
7.30 – 8.30am
T8 (Downstairs)
3.30pm - 4.30pm
P6 (Downstairs)
Junior Choir (Yrs 7 & 8)
Justine Favell
3.30pm - 4.30pm
Chapel
Hillbrook Music Ensemble Schedule - 2015
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Senior Percussion
Junior Percussion
Senior Strings
Wind Symphony (Advanced)
Stage Band (Intermediate)
Grace Whiting
Grace Whiting
Grace Whiting
David Jones
David Jones
7.20 - 8.30am
P6 (Downstairs)
7.30am - 8.30am
P6 (Downstairs)
7am - 8.30am
P3 (Upstairs Classroom )
7.20am - 8.30am
P6 (Downstairs)
7.20am - 8.30am
P6 (Downstairs)
Hillbrook Brass (Advanced)
Big Band (Advanced)
Concert Band (Intermediate)
Senior Guitar Ensemble
Jazz Ensemble (Advanced)
Neil Favell
David Jones
Jess Garvey
Nick Lavers
Nick Lavers
7.20am - 8.30am
P2 (Upstairs Rehearsal Room)
7.20am - 8.30am
P2 (Upstairs)
7.20am - 8.30am
P6 (Downstairs)
7.30am - 8.30am
P2 (Upstairs)
7.20am - 8.30am
P2 (Upstairs)
Ripieno Strings (Advanced)
Synergy Strings (Intermediate)
Clarinet Workshop (Junior)
Tuuli Rantanen
Tuuli Rantanen
Paula Gresham
7.30am - 8.30am
P3 (Upstairs Classroom)
7.20 – 8.30am
P2 (Upstairs Rehearsal Room)
7.30 – 8.30am
P3 (Upstairs Classroom)
Junior Guitar Ensemble
Senior Voice Ensemble
Senior Choir (Yrs 9 to 12)
Nick Lavers
Bernadette Debattista
Justine Favell
7.20am - 8.30am
T8 (Downstairs)
1.20pm to 2pm
T7 (Downstairs)
7.30am - 8.30am
Chapel
Clarinet Ensemble (Senior)
Junior Brass Band
Paula Gresham
Neil Favell
7.30 – 8.30am
T8 (Downstairs)
3.30pm - 4.30pm
P6 (Downstairs)
Junior Choir (Yrs 7 & 8)
Justine Favell
3.30pm - 4.30pm
Chapel