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31 OCTOBER VOL.14 NO.32
NEWSLETTER
t: 3354 3422 w: www.hillbrook.qld.edu.au e: [email protected]
From The School Leadership Team
This weekend we are holding two very different events, both
involving students. One group left Hillbrook 20 years ago - it’s
their reunion - they started at Hillbrook in 1990. The other group
is about to commence their journey with Hillbrook. If they were to
meet and talk sometime next year after a semester at Hillbrook;
what would they say is the same and what would be different?
So, let’s do a bit of crystal ball gazing...
Our past students would marvel at the number of new buildings
and the transformation of the ones they remember. They often
talk about the quadrangle at the centre of the school as a patch
of grass with a few old buildings from the Boys’ Home. The office
block wasn’t there in 1990, the Design, Tech and Engineering Block
and Maths and English Blocks were new. The Rec Centre was just an
idea and where the PAC sits now was a small amphitheatre style
abandoned quarry. The Chapel was over 10 years away. Massive
changes, that together with the current program, will make
Hillbrook’s campus one of the most inviting and interesting
around. So yes, the campus is very different, but you would hope
that would be the case!
So, once past the campus changes, how would the conversation
go between the groups? Parents make choices about schools
for their children based on reputation and what it offers. Past
students hope that the school they left is, in some fundamental
way, unchanged. Are the values and beliefs that were inherent in
the 90s when the school was new still with us? These are some of
the questions we could ask:
• Would there be a common language for both groups?
• Would they understand, ‘In Balance We Grow’?
• Would they understand shared leadership and would they talk
about the Rights and Responsibilities?
• Would they see a happy place; a place where they would still
be welcomed for who they are?
• Would they see strong, respectful relationships between staff
and students?
• Would they talk together about the Outdoor Ed experiences?
• Would they enjoy Drama productions and talk about the Music
program?
• Would Green Justice mean the same to both groups?
Speaking of shared experiences, don’t forget Celebration Evening
is on next Thursday 6 November at Brisbane City Hall. Please
be seated by 6.45pm. It is a great occasion and one where we
celebrate together the achievements of our students, and your
sons and daughters. (For more information, see next page).
Geoff Newton, Stephanie Munday-Lake, Craig Merritt & David
Briggs
Sustainability Day
30 May 2015
WE WANT YOU!
Our bi-annual Sustainability Day is on 30 May 2015 and
we need a Convenor to oversee the organisation of
the event. Those who have been involved before know
that preparation for Sustainability Day needs to start
early as there are so many things to organise!
If you are interested in this role, please contact P&F
President, Grant Starkey, on 0417 716 744 or starquay@
hn.ozemail.com.au
Year 8 2015 Vacancies
Due to the half-sized cohort of Queensland students commencing
Year 8 in 2015 Hillbrook now has a limited number of vacancies.
Interested families can contact our Enrolment Officer, Liz Laws,
on 3354 6440 or [email protected] for further information.
List Your Second Hand Uniforms Before
Family Day!
With Family Day being held this Sunday, to be followed by our
Uniform Sale Days starting on 8 November 2014, this is the ideal
time to register and list your second hand uniforms and other
items on www.sustainableschoolshop.com.au.
New families to the school will be actively looking to purchase
both new and second hand uniforms in the next few weeks. By
registering now you will also receive a complimentary annual
subscription to www.sustainableschoolshop.com.au.
If you have any feedback regarding the new second hand trading
system, or suggestions as to how we can improve it for Hillbrook
families, please contact Wendy on [email protected].
• Would they see the same leadership style?
• Would they see the same emphasis on a liberal education?
• As parents, would they still want a Hillbrook experience for
their children?
We would say ‘yes’ to these questions and believe that both
groups would have great fun telling stories and sharing a common
bond.
P&F Volunteers Thank You Party
The P&F appreciate all the hours of hard work that are
given willingly by the volunteers, and invite you to a thank you
party on Wednesday 12 November near the Tuckshop starting
at 6.30pm. Please RSVP Rosie Grant: rosie@donohoeconsulting.
com.au by Friday 7 November so we have an idea of numbers.
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HILLBROOK ANGLICAN SCHOOL WEEKLY NEWSLETTER 31 OCTOBER 2014
Hillbrook 2015 Perisher Ski Trip
We now have enough expressions of interest for this trip to
go ahead. For details of the trip see attached flyer. If you are
definitely interested in having your child attend this trip next
year, please contact Norelle Millhouse on norellem@hillbrook.
qld.edu.au with your child’s name and preferred email contact
details. Deposits of $200 are now being accepted to secure your
child’s place on this trip.
Uniform & Stationery
Stationery Packing – Thank You!
My sincere thanks go to each and every one of the wonderful
group of volunteers who assisted last Saturday with the packing
of the Stationery Kits for next year’s students. It was a great turn
out with both Mothers and Fathers, current and future students, a
future mother and even a Grandmother helping. What could have
been a very long day was certainly shortened by the number of
people who gave their time.
New Price Lists
Attached to this newsletter you will find our updated price lists.
You will also find a copy online. All items are available for sale
now. With Year 7 joining us in 2015, I would urge you to consider
purchasing before the end of this term to avoid the Back-toSchool rush in January.
Online Stationery Orders
These will be available again this year. Just log onto the Hillbrook
website, click on About Hillbrook, go to Uniform and Stationery
and then to Online orders.
Orders placed before 16 November will be available for pick up
and payment on our sales afternoon on or after Wednesday the
19th from 3.30pm-6pm. We will endeavour to pack any orders
placed after that date in time for collection by the end of term,
however, as this is our busy time this may not be possible. Any
outstanding orders will be available for pick up on our first sale
day in January.
Extra End of Year Sales’ Days
Saturday 8 November from 9am-4pm ~ Year 7 students 2015
Wednesday 12 November from 3.30pm–6pm ~ Years 7 & 8 students
2015
Saturday 15 November from 9am–4pm ~ Year 8 students 2015
Wednesday 19 November from 3.30pm–6pm ~ All students 2015
Celebration Evening - Only 6 days to go!
Celebration Evening is to be held at Brisbane City Hall at 7pm on
Thursday 6 November.
We invite all parents and students to attend this night, where
the school community comes together to reflect on the year,
and to award students for their efforts, achievement and their
contributions to school and community life. Doors open at
6.30pm, seating for 6.45pm and a 7pm start.
Students will be briefed over the next week about expectations
for dress and behaviour. We hope that parents might re-inforce
this message at home. The night is for celebration; the tone is
dignified.
Some notes for parents and students new to the school, and a
reminder for those who have been here for a while:
• The evening is one for families and, as such, all students are
asked to sit with their parents.
• We request that students receiving awards and their families
from Red and White sit on the left of the hall (looking at the
stage) and Blue and Green on the right. This will help ensure
that the night runs smoothly.
• The school asks that parents and students do come for the
whole evening.
• There is underground secure parking in King George Square at
a cost of $12.
From the School Board
The next three months will see an increase in building activity
around the school. As well as major projects including the new
two-storey B Block and the Outdoor Education Centre, there will
be work in C, E and F Blocks all to be completed before school
starts in 2015. In all, 13 projects designed to accommodate the
new Year 7 cohort and to enhance the learning environment of all
students at Hillbrook.
Hillbrook is one of 15 schools Australia wide taking part in a
research project conducted by the Australian Institute for School
Governance. Board members were interviewed before the last
meeting and their responses will be used in formulating a survey
instrument to be circulated to all Australian schools mid-2015.
The Board congratulates John O’Sullivan Williams on his
appointment to Head of Performing Arts at St Margarets and
wishes him every success in the future. Apart from his great
contribution to the school as an exemplary teacher, taking on
significant extra tasks and leadership roles, John has made a
significant contribution to the Board during his three and a half
years as a Class A member.
It is hard to believe we are four weeks into Term 4 and there are
only four weeks before the Christmas holidays. The Board wishes
all students well in their final assessments for this year.
Grahme Whiting - Chairperson
Still Standing by Basement Arts
Basement Arts is proud to present its final production of the year,
Still Standing by Margery Forde and Michael Forde. The play takes
us back to the days of Countdown, when records were the norm,
and music was generated purely by instruments. Oh, those were
the days! I remember when I was young, when the world had just
begun, and I was happy. Enough said!
Hillbrook teacher Ben Behan makes his acting debut for the
company alongside past students Jenn Keil and Ben Trigger. The
play also features a live band on stage starring current students
Mitch Starkey, Jed Stoll, Dom Machen and special guest Mike
Dunlop (Mrs Dunlop’s husband!) This play is going to rock!
Two shows only on 7 and 8 November at 7pm. Tickets are $15
adults and $10 students/concession and can be purchased from
the drama department or reserved at http://www.trybooking.
com/108710
Holly O’Sullivan Williams & Sue-Ellen Taylor - Directors
Yellow Day 2014
Hillbrook Creche wish to thank everyone for their efforts
and contributions to our fundraising for Yellow Day; in
memory of our very special Creche friend, Rhys Slater, who
died from leukaemia, aged 5 years.
All proceeds will go to the Leukaemia Foundation.
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HILLBROOK ANGLICAN SCHOOL WEEKLY NEWSLETTER 31 OCTOBER 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
TIME
VENUE
Year 12 Wet n Wild Day
Last Day Term 4
Friday 28 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
MAJOR EVENTS IN 2014
EVENT
DAY/DATE
TIME
VENUE
Class of 1994 - 20 Year Reunion
Saturday 1 November
7pm
The Fox Hotel
Family Day
Sunday 2 November
Celebration Evening
Thursday 6 November
7pm
City Hall
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
3 NOVEMBER
TUESDAY
4 NOVEMBER
WEDNESDAY
5 NOVEMBER
THURSDAY
6 NOVEMBER
FRIDAY
7 NOVEMBER
Karen Davis
Alison Hatchman
Cathy Orchard
Fiona Lynch
Kathryn Stewart
Jo McNeilly
Heidi Kaufmann
Bronwyn Davies
Carol Weeks
Leanne Boyd
Kathy Sheppard
Ros Baynes
Susan MacKenzie
Rosie Grant
Claire Williams
Alison Wilcox
Kim Garthwaite
Tracy Neuendorf
UNIFORM AND STATIONERY
MONDAY
3 NOVEMBER
WEDNESDAY
5 NOVEMBER
FRIDAY
7 NOVEMBER
12pm - 2pm
8am - 10am
8am - 9am
Catherine Haden
Mary Bendixen
Jo Purcell
Kerry Darton
Alison Boyd
Karen Malowiecki
Wendy Springfield
Julie Alexander
Sandi Rogers
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HILLBROOK ANGLICAN SCHOOL WEEKLY NEWSLETTER 31 OCTOBER 2014
Year 10 Red Camp
UNIFORM PRICE LIST
Current 7.10.14 - GST Inclusive - Prices Subject to change
GIRLS
PRICE
BOYS
PRICE
Dress
$
89.50
Shirt - L/s Stripe
$
50.50
Day skirt
$
54.50
Shirt - S/s Stripe
$
47.00
Blouse - Blue stripe
- Red stripe
$
$
48.50
48.50
Polo Shirt - white yoke
$
43.00
Girl's Ties - Red & Blue
$
21.00
Shorts - Grey
$
39.50
Trousers - Grey
$
46.00
Socks - Grey
Ankle - reg & K/s
Long - reg & K/s
$
$
8.00
10.00
Belt - Black leather
$
23.00
Tie - Striped
$
26.50
14 / 16
18/22
24 +
$
$
$
86.50
91.50
96.00
Scarf - Red or Blue Acrylic
$
19.00
$
$
25.50
29.50
$
34.50
(one size)
Socks - White ankle
$
9.50
Tights - Black
$
13.50
SPORTS
T-shirt - White Polo
Shorts - Navy
Hat - Navy Bucket
$
$
$
25.50
25.50
13.00
(One size)
DRAMA
JUMPERS
Pants - Black
T-shirt - Black
$
$
35.50
15.50
Woollen - Blue & Red
FORMAL HATS
Girls
Boys
$
$
Blazers
85.50
67.50
P.O.A
MUSIC
School Badge
Buttons
$
7.50
15c /30c
Polo Shirt - Black
L/s Formal shirt -Black
Hair Accessories
ART
Ponytail Elastics
Tubes
Ribbons
(from)
(from)
$
$
$
3.50
5.50
8.00
Smock - Red or Royal
(XS - L)
HILLBROOK ANGLICAN SCHOOL
Stationery Price List - Current 25.10.14
GST Incl - subject to change
ITEM
Artline marker
Binder books - A4 128 pg
Binder books - A4 64pg
Binder Ring - plain
Biro - Staedtler
Calculator - Years 7,8 & 9
Compass - Staedtler
Connector pens - Faber-Castell
Correction pen
Correction Tape - Osmer
Display books A4
Document wallet
Document wallet - Documanager - KFS
Duraclip Folder
Ear Phones - Music Yrs 9 - 12
Erasers
Exercise book - 48pg
Exercise book - 96pg
Glue stick UHU 40 gm
Highlighters
Home Work Diary / Cover
Manuscript pad - Music yrs 9-12
Mouthguard - PE
Music book - Years 7 & 8
Pacer lead refills
Pacer pencil
Paint set - Chromacryls (tubes x 5)
Paint brush # 2
Paint brush # 6
Paint brush # 8
Pencil Sharpener- (Double)
Pencil Sharpener (Single)
Pencils - Crayola Coloured.
Pencils - lead HB
Pencils - Aquarelles -Geography Yrs 11& 12
Plastic pockets - single
Plastic pockets - Pk 10
Protractors
Quad ruled Exercise Book (7mm & 10mm)
Refill paper
PRICE
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
2.10
1.00
0.60
3.00
0.40
28.00
5.50
3.10
3.10
2.50
1.20
0.55
3.15
2.35
8.50
0.50
0.30
0.50
3.00
1.15
18.00
10.20
8.00
1.00
1.00
2.00
12.40
1.50
2.25
3.50
1.00
0.50
3.50
0.50
13.85
0.05
0.65
0.50
0.50
2.05
Price List - cont'd
ITEM
Ruler - Wooden
Scissors - general
Spiral lecture pad
Stapler / staples
Swimming - Microfibre towel
Swimming - Lycra cap
Swimming - Goggles
Swimming - Waterproof bag.
Whistles - PE
USB 8GB
USB 16GB
Visual Diary Spiral - Art Yr 10 (Black)
Visual Diary Spiral - Yr 8 Art (Blue)
Visual Diary Spiral - Yr 9 Art (Green)
Visual Diary Spiral- Yr !0 Art ( Purple)
Visual Diary - Jas Art Tech. Studies Yr 11
BAGS
Back pack - School logo
Back pack - Physiopak
KITS
Year 7 Kit
Year 8 - Basic
Year 9/10 - Basic
PRICE
$
0.50
$
1.35
$
1.60
$
1.60
$
15.00
$
8.00
$
12.00
$
10.00
$
1.70
$
10.20
$
14.00
$
4.00
$
4.00
$
4.00
$
4.00
$
8.00
$
$
67.50
80.00
$
$
$
74.65
92.75
35.35
Chill Collar
$
6.50
PLEASE NOTE :
Years 7, 8 and 9/10 - Basic kits cover all stationery needs for core subjects.
Year 9 &10
Students will need to purchase requirements for elective
subjects separately
Year 11 & 12 No basic kit. Students to select needs for individual electives.
(Can purchase 9/10 kit )
* It is expected that all students should have a memory stick for school use only.
FOR SCHOOLS
Hillbrook Anglican School’s 2015 Ski Trip
Register
NOW
PERISHER
We are offering a ski trip for our Junior students (Years 7 - 9). We now have enough expressions of interest for this trip
to go ahead
Please read on for a summary of the package on offer;
- Travelling Sat 27 Jun – Sat 4 July, overnight coach Hillbrook - Perisher
- Exclusive accommodation at Acacia Snowy Motel
- 5 nights multi share accommodation including dinners (x5) & breakfasts (x5)
- 5½ day all mountain lift pass
- 5 x 2hour group lessons
- 5½ day hire: helmet, skis & poles/snow board, boots, pants, parka
- Total Cost $1550.00 per person
If you are definitely interested in having your child attend this trip next year, please contact Norelle Millhouse
with your child’s name and preferred contact email address. Email [email protected]
A deposit of $200 will be required by Friday, 7th November 2014, to secure your child’s spot.
“Nothing beats seeing snow for the first time, it was awesome!”
“Perisher was massive, so many places to ski. I was a pro by the end of the week!”
HILLBROOK CHORALE
presents
An afternoon of sensational music,
filled with classic American tunes,
music from Germany to Africa,
and concluding with a little bit of Christmas!
Conducted by Kylie Los
Accompanied by Judy Collins
featuring guest artist Margie Cottrell (flute)
Join us for an uplifting afternoon of music
set in the peaceful and tranquil surrounds of
the Hillbrook Anglican School Chapel,
Hurdcotte Street, Enoggera.
Sunday 23rd November, 4:00 till 5:00pm
Share complimentary afternoon tea with us afterwards
$5 entry