Friday 20 June 2008

Two more families needed!
Baika High School Study Tour Host Families

We urgently need two more families to host students from Baika High School.

Please contact Miss Anita Wheeldon, International Enrolments Officer on 4688 8804 or wheeldona@glennie.qld.edu.au or complete the Expression of interest form if you can host one of these students please.

Gymnast to represent Queensland

Congratulations to Madelaine Emblen who has been selected for the Queensland Border Challenge team after placing second in the South East Queensland Regional Gymnastics Competition. The Border Challenge will take place in October this year.

Year 9 Science Astronomy Observation Night

On Tuesday 17 June, Year 9 Science girls had the opportunity to attend an astronomy observation evening on The Glennie School Oval. This was to complement their study of Astronomy in Science this term. Astronomers from the ASTRO Project set up three large telescopes and the School’s telescope was also used to view astronomical objects such as the Moon, Saturn and various stars, nebulae and constellations. A good night was had by all who attended, despite the looming cloud cover!

GOGA Centenary Luncheon - Brisbane

On Tuesday 16 June the Head of School, Mrs Wendy Ashley-Cooper attended the GOGA Centenary Luncheon at the Moreton Club Brisbane.

At the luncheon Mrs Melda Ballinger (nee) Glasson displayed and presented a framed cloth with hand sewn signatures. This cloth has been lovingly restored and finally completed for the Glennie Centenary.

Parent/Teacher Interviews

If your daughter was taught by Mrs Rosenthal in Semester 1, you will be aware that she is retiring at the end of this term.  We have appointed Miss Katrina Cutcliffe to take her classes.  If you would like to make an appointment to meet her and share information about your daughter, please indicate this when you make your Parent/Teacher Interview request Parent/Teacher Interview.

Year 12 Hospitality

The Year 12 Hospitality group have recently completed the Smart Skills Bar Course over four days at Tomba's Niteclub.This  included the Responsible Service of Alcohol, how to work behind the bar and all the many responsibilities involved when working in a licensed premises.  The training is conducted in a fully operational bar and the drinks poured are simulated to match the colour and consistency of a fully stocked bar.  Not only did the girls gain valuable experience, they also learnt the importance of team work and team building.  The Bar course is a pre-requisite for the completion of the Certificate II (Hospitality Operations).

Year 11 Hospitality

Recently the Year 11 Hospitality students held a High Tea to complete the unit on Cafe Foods and Coffee Shops.  The girls set up the classroom for the High Tea and prepared the menu which included a selection of mini scones with jam and cream, chicken ribbon sandwiches, chocolate butterfly cakes, and mini sausage rolls. They served the High Tea with drip filter coffee and tea of course!

Club G Volleyball

The Toowoomba Club Volleyball finals for Season 1 were held on Tuesday night.  The finals were a culmination of an excellent season for Club G, which had the largest number of teams entered by any school across A, B and C grade.  All teams performed well and represented the School with enthusiasm.  Particular mention must go to the Glennie A grade team, who narrowly missed a place in the Open Women’s A Grand Final in a close four set match.  However, the biggest congratulations must go to Sarah Chisholm, Amanda Hall, Krystle Hartley, Bianca Stewart, Caitlyn Donaldson and Megan Loughnan who were members of the Gold Medal winning team in the C Grade final! Congratulations to all girls involved and many thanks to our outstanding captain, Emma-Kate McGeorge for her continued organisation and support of all 5 teams! 

Parent Action Required

• Centenary Rose Order Form
• Please complete the Parent/Teacher Interview for Middle and Senior Years.
• Consent forms for all Year 10 girls for the dTpa vaccination (Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis) must be returned before Thursday 14 August.
• Expressions of Interest Baika High School Study Tour
  • Expression of interest form.

Other Reminders

• Centenary Dinner, Saturday 9 August 2008
• RSVP slip
• Centenary Pilgrimage Bike Ride, Saturday 9 August
  • Registration form for Bike ride

Important Dates

Friday 27 June
The Glennie Community Kindergarten Term 2 ends

Saturday 7 July - Saturday 12 July
Cadets - Junior Leader's Course

Tuesday 8 July
GOGA Social Club Meeting 10.00am

Saturday 12 July
GOGA Inc Meeting in the Glennie Room 10.00am

Monday 14 July
GOSS open 10.00am-5.00pm

Monday 14 July
Teaching Staff Professional Development Day

Monday 14 July
The Glennie Community Kindergarten Term 3 begins Boarders enter by 4.00pm

Monday 14 July
Years 7-12 Parent/Teacher Interviews 2.00pm-6.00pm
Years P-6 Parent/Teacher Interviews 1.30pm-4.00pm
Year 10-12 Information Evening - QSA Assessment & Tertiary Entrance Procedures 7.00pm
Boarder parent Forum 5.00pm

Monday 14 July - Saturday 19 July
Year 10 Work Experience

Tuesday 15 July
Prep-Year 12 Term 3 begins 8.45am - Winter Uniform
Gymnastics commences for Term 3
GOSS opens normal trading Mon-Fri 12.30pm-5.00pm; Wed 8.30am-5.00pm

Wednesday 16 July
Years 8-12 Recreational Sport Term 3 begins
P&F Meeting in The Glennie Room 7.30pm

Thursday 17 July - Friday 18 July
Years 8-12 State Cross Country - Rockhampton

Let's Celebrate Glennie's 100th Birthday Centenary Dinner

To be held on Saturday 9 August 2008 at the Cathedral Centre, Neil Street, Toowoomba, commencing 6.15pm for 7.00pm.

The cost for this Black Tie event is $95.00 per person which includes canapes, a three course meal and drinks (beer/wine/champagne and soft drinks) until 10.00pm.

Dust off your dancing shoes for entertainment by "The Countdowns" from 10.00pm along with a special guest speaker.

Why not gather some friends together and make up a table? Tables will be strictly limited to 10 persons. Numbers of seats are limited so be sure to get in early once invitations are sent to secure a place.

Invitations have been posted and RSVP slips can be downloaded.

Roberts Menswear are offering 20% discount on suit hire for this dinner event. For further enquiries please contact: Sally McCreath 4691 0195 after hours, Maree Blue 4630 1201, after hours Leigh Short 4630 0172 after hours.

Centenary Rose - Orders Close

Thank you for your expression of interest in our beautiful red Glennie Centenary Rose. Orders can be finalised by filling out and returning the Centenary Rose Order Form by the closing date of Friday 27 June.

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