Primary
WELCOME TO THE SCHOOL YEAR
The following information has been compiled to assist in making your commencement this year at MBC a smooth one. Should you have any additional enquiries, please contact Primary Reception on 07 3249 9360.
COLLEGE HANDBOOKS
The College publishes a number of handbooks online which are available for parent reference including the Student and Parent Handbook and Co-Curricular Handbook. These can be found on the website at
https://www.mbc.qld.edu.au/mym...
BUS ROUTES
There are numerous bus routes that service the College in the morning and afternoon. Details of the bus routes can be found here https://www.mbc.qld.edu.au/essentials/public-transport
SHUTTLE BUS BETWEEN MBBC AND MBC
If you have a daughter attending MBC, the free MBBC shuttle bus leaves the MBBC campus each morning at 7:50am to take students to MBC. The pick-up point is at the covered shelter in the drop-off/pick-up zone in the parent car park at MBBC. The girls will be dropped off near the Prep area at MBC.
The same shuttle will depart MBC from the same point at 8.05am to bring any MBBC students back to MBBC.
If you would like to use either morning service for your children, please book a place by emailing mail@mbc.qld.edu.au.
There is also a shuttle bus departing MBBC for MBC at 2.55pm (P to 6) and 3.15pm (7 to 12) from next to the yellow boom gate at the top of the hill for students attending co-curricular activities at the MBC Campus in the afternoon.
If you would like to use this afternoon service for your children, please book a place by emailing admin@mbbc.qld.edu.au.
BRING YOUR OWN DEVICE (BYOD)
Students in Year 3 and new students in Year 4-6 will receive instructions from their classroom teacher with regards to connecting their iPads. If parents would like the link to the BYOD Parent information session that was delivered online in Term 4 last year please make contact with the Primary Office.
WEBSITE ACCESS
In order to meet requirements as an eSmart School, the 'mymbc' section of the College website is a restricted access portal. Parents can access web pages within this area by entering your Username (Parent Code) and your password (BPAY Reference Number). Both of these details are present on the fee statements you receive from the College each term.
SCHOOL COMMUNICATIONS
Correspondence from the College will be predominately sent to families via email and through the SeeSaw App (information will follow for new families about this method). We encourage you to ensure email addresses and emergency contact details are always kept up to date via the MBC website 'Parent Lounge'. All edits and updates can be modified in the 'Parent Details' tab. In the case of an emergency this is used as the school's database to contact parents.
A fortnightly newsletter is emailed to parents to communicate any changes or important notices. Upcoming events are posted online via the MBC website or MBC College App, the App is also used for immediate announcements with general notices posted to the school's Facebook page. Please "Like" the Facebook page to be kept updated with activities from the school.
UNIFORM SHOP
The Moreton Bay College Uniform Shop is your one stop source for all required MBC and MBBC uniforms.
Opening hours are available on the MBC website
To ensure the wellbeing of both staff and customers, all bookings are by appointment only. To make appointments please click here.
Orders can be made in person, online via flexischools or over the phone.
Phone: 3249 9362
Email: uniforms@mbc.qld.edu.au
NEW UNIFORM ITEMS UPDATE
It was our hope that we would begin 2021, with students having the option to wear shorts and a new style of checked shirt in the summer, followed by an autumn Term 2 choice of trousers. Unfortunately due to circumstances outside the College’s control, these new uniform options will be delayed. We have been working with our suppliers however their production of the shorts has been delayed due to the very late arrival of the fabric into the factory. COVID-19 has affected international shipping and the supply chains are not as reliable as they have been in the past. This will be compounded by the Chinese New Year holidays in February, and thus further fabric required will not leave the factory between the 12 and 28 February. Therefore, the earliest we can get the summer blouses and shorts in the adult sizes is mid to late March.
Furthermore, with respect to the trousers and white blouse, the sample for the trousers is yet to be released through customs. We are also awaiting a sample of the blouse fabric.
Sadly, this means that we will not receive the garments in time for fitting the girls for the end of Term 1 or for the start of Term 2. Like many of you, we are very disappointed. We knew that when this proposal was endorsed that the uniform shop would be working on extremely tight timelines to have the garments for the start of Term 1 and Term 2, and they have worked tirelessly last term and over the holiday break to make this happen. Unfortunately, COVID-19 and other factors have conspired against the timely delivery of our new uniform options.
Adapting to these changes of delivery we have re-worked our deadlines and endeavour to have:
- trousers and new white blouse available in Term 3
- shorts and new summer check shirt available
in Term 4
Once again, we apologise that we have not been able to begin the new academic year with these new uniform options.
We look forward to all students having the opportunity to wear the new uniform items in Semester 2.
BOOK COVERING
Your daughter’s exercise books can be covered to protect them from wear and tear and help her identify her books easily. You are welcome to use any type of book covering, including contact, wrapping paper, brown paper or plastic covers or perhaps your daughter might even like to design her own. Protext brand books come with plastic covers which do not require additional covering unless you wish to do so. Happy covering!
MEET AND GREET DAY WEDNESDAY 27 JANUARY
YEARS PREP - YEAR 6
We will be inviting parents back onto the College campus in 2021 for purposeful visits in response to the easing of COVID-19 restrictions at the end of 2020.
Our Meet and Greet Day has traditionally been held over three sessions during the day. Some of these sessions are very crowded and we are wanting to ensure adults are able to continue safe social distancing practices where necessary. For this reason, we are changing the structure of our Meet and Greet day for 2021.
Parents are invited for a 10-15 minute ‘drop in’ to visit teachers and drop off book packs. Teachers will send home a digital presentation with the information normally shared on this day about routines, homework, units of inquiry and camps/excursions. Primary Prep-Year 6 classrooms will be open from 8:30am until 12 midday and then from 1:00pm-4:30pm. This day is optional and some families may choose to bring materials in on the first day only. For the first three weeks Prep, Year 1 and NEW parents are welcome to bring children to classrooms, but we strongly urge families to drop off if your daughter is confident.
OUTSIDE SCHOOL HOURS CARE
Vacation Care will be operating on this day (6.30am – 6.00pm). Places are limited so please contact the OSHClub on 0475 958 302.
To use the OSHClub service, you MUST be enrolled with them. Enrolments and bookings are made online www.oshclub.com.au
Click on the REGISTER box in the top right-hand corner, then select Moreton Bay College from the drop-down box and follow the prompts.
TWILIGHT PICNIC – FRIDAY 5 FEBRUARY 2021
Join us to welcome new families to the College Community and reconnect with current families as we launch our 120 years of MBC celebrations. RSVP here
PRIMARY ABSENTEES
If your daughter is absent from school or will be arriving late, the College must receive a phone call to the Primary Reception Absentee Line on 07 3249 9360.
Alternatively, you are welcome to send an email to primary@mbc.qld.edu.au.
If your daughter arrives late to school, or is required to leave early, a parent must come to Primary Reception and complete a late arrival/early departure slip prior to collecting her from the classroom.
This is to ensure that your daughter is accounted for at all times and to ensure her safety.
STUDENT DROP-OFF AND COLLECTION
Entrance to the Primary School and P&F Car Park is via Hargreaves Road. Until our school year settles and the girls feel confident about their routine, it is normal for there to be high traffic and some congestion during our peak times of morning drop off and afternoon collection.
Parking is available in the P&F Car Park, which is located beside the Leita Boswell Hall. Students need to be accompanied by an adult to cross the road from the car park to the pathway. Overflow parking on Meet and Greet Day will be off the driveway adjacent to the MBC Chapel.
Last year saw a variety changes to our usual routines. Many of these received positive feedback from staff, students and families alike. Interestingly enough, one of the changes most commented upon was the revision of the drop-off and pick-up procedures. Due to the ever-changing landscape it has been decided that these routines will remain in place throughout 2021 to ensure continuity, regardless of the circumstances. As such, staff supervision will remain at both the Leita Boswell Hall zone and Waller Centre turn-around from 8.00am each morning and again at 2.30pm each afternoon. This will commence from the 28 January. Please see this PDF for more information.
For new students, Prep and Year 1 families, there will be the option of parking in the P&F carpark and walking students to and from classrooms. Once the children are settled we hope to transition all students to the ‘kiss and go’ routine ready for Term 2.
Please also respect that the parking bays outside the Child Care Centre and Prep facility are strictly for the families of these students ONLY and are for short term (5 minute) parking.
Your patience is always appreciated whilst driving on our College campus. The safety of our families is paramount.
Please note: Secondary student drop off and pick up must be via the Wondall Road entrance unless the Secondary student is accompanying a younger sibling in Primary.
SCHOOL STARTING TIMES
In Primary, classes begin at 8.25am and we expect that students are in class ready to start work at this time. Therefore, it is necessary for students to arrive between 8.00am and 8.15am to prepare for the day and put their tuckshop in the tuckshop box.
Students must not arrive before 8.00am, unless at a designated practice or lesson. Primary students who arrive before 8.00am must go to Before School Care.
AFTERNOON FINISHING TIMES
The finishing times for Primary students are staggered so that traffic flow is more effective. Parents are asked not to arrive before the designated time for student pick-up in the afternoon. Secondary parents should not arrive before 3.10pm and preferably later for the first week or so.
Please move to the top of the roundabout and staff will send students to their cars. Remain in the car and stay in the queue.
Collection times are:
Prep - 2.30pm
Year 1 – 2.35pm
Year 2 – 2.40pm
Year 3 – 2.45pm
Year 4 – 2.50pm
Years 5 and 6 – 3.00pm
Parents who are collecting more than one daughter are asked to arrive at the time the eldest daughter is due to be picked up. Students in Years 1 to 3 will stay in the classroom until collected by an elder sister. Girls in Years 4 to 6 will meet sisters at the pick-up point.
OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL HOURS CARE PROGRAMME - OSHCLUB
MBC offer our families an Outside School House Care (OSHC) service that includes:
- Before School Care
- After School Care
- Vacation Care
OPENING HOURS
Before school care operates
6.30am - 8.30am, Monday to Friday during term time.
After school care operates
2.30pm - 6.00pm, Monday to Friday during term time.
Vacation care operates
6.30am - 6.00pm, Monday to Friday during MBC school holidays and pupil free days.
The OSHC Centre is closed on public holidays and for a three-week block at Christmas.
Please see the Coordinator for actual closing dates each year.
PROGRAMME
Our OSHC Coordinator oversees all programmes and ensures that activities are planned and implemented according to the children’s ages and interests. Prep and Year 1’s are grouped together in the afternoon, while the Year 2 to Year 6’s are grouped together in the OSHC building. At 4.15pm, the Prep and Year 1’s will move up to the OSHC building to join the older children.
The children participate in a range of fun and stimulating activities which include art, craft, games, cooking, computers and outdoor play. They are also able to do their homework and relax with their friends in a safe and comfortable environment. Children are also escorted to and from extra-curricular activities as required.
To use the OSHClub service, you MUST be enrolled with OSHClub. Enrolments and bookings are made online through the OSHClub website: www.oshclub.com.au
Please Note casual bookings are not always possible.
OSHC fee payment: Fees for this service are separate from MBC tuition fees.
A special reminder that no girl may wait unattended within the College grounds in the afternoon. This also means that girls cannot attend training sessions in which they are not involved (e.g. watching her sibling train). This is a duty of care issue and parents are asked to make arrangements with Outside School Hours Care if a student needs to wait at the College beyond 3.20pm which is when car duty finishes. Students cannot remain in the classroom as teachers have other commitments after 3.00pm.
CLASSROOM MAP
To assist your daughter in locating her new classroom, please see a map for reference.
PRIMARY SCHOOL DAY
Roll Call: 8.25am
Lessons Commence: 8.30am
Morning Tea: 10.20am - 10.50am
Lunch: 12.40pm - 1:20pm
Dismissal Times:
- Pre-Prep/Prep - 2:30pm
- Year 1 - 2.35pm
- Year 2 - 2.40pm
- Year 3 - 2.45pm
- Year 4 - 2.50pm
- Year 5 and 6 - 3.00pm
Chapel (fortnightly):
- Tuesday 8.40am - 9.15am – Bayside Uniting Church/Music Centre - Years 4-6 (B)
- Tuesday 9.55am - 10.20am Old Girls Chapel P - Year 3 (A)
- Tuesday 10:50am – 11:15am Old Girls Chapel P - Year 3 (A)
Assembly:
- Friday 1.25pm Years 1-6 (fortnightly)
PRIMARY CLASS PHOTOS
Primary class photos will be taken on Friday 29 January (Week 1) of this term. The class photos will be taken in full formal summer uniform.
Girls are asked to attend with:
- neat, tidy hair in appropriate College-approved style with ribbon;
- clean white College socks;
- polished shoes;
- College and House badges
For more information on the uniform expectations, please refer to the Parent handbook.
COVID-19
We return to school in 2021 with COVID-19 still continuing to be an issue within our community.
With this in mind please remember if your child is unwell or displays any of the following symptoms they are to remain at home and seek medical advice.
- temperature
- fever
- runny nose
- cough
- sore throat
- upset tummy
If a student presents to school or class unwell or with any of the symptoms above, they will be advised to attend the Health Centre for assessment.
All students attending the Health Centre will have their temperature taken and will be then triaged as per College procedures and Queensland Health directions.
If a student is deemed unwell and not to return to class a parent and or emergency contact will be contacted. The expectation is that the child will be collected within 30 minutes of the phone call.
NOTICE FROM HEALTH CENTRE STUDENTS WITH ASTHMA
As we start the school year this is a reminder to ensure students with asthma are equipped to manage their asthma while at school. The College requires all students with asthma to provide an in-date reliever puffer and spacer for use at school. This spacer and medication can either be kept with your daughter or stored in the Health Centre. The College also requires a current asthma action plan completed by a medical practitioner if one has not been provided recently.
The nursing and teaching staff at Moreton Bay College are required to administer puffers via spacers. The Asthma Foundation encourages the use of spacers, you can find more information on this at https://www.asthmaaustralia.or...
Where a spacer has not been provided, staff will use a disposable spacer and families will be charged accordingly.
Please ensure that your daughter has both a named spacer and reliever puffer available for her use at school.
2021 PARENT REPRESENTATIVE PROGRAMME
The 2021 Parent Representative Programme is seeking volunteers to join a team of Prep - Year 12 parents to provide informal social events for their year levels.
Parent Reps meet once a term to discuss the school calendar and plan different social events for the upcoming term. Being a Parent Rep also gives you the opportunity to engage more closely with the College and be a part of your daughter's journey through school.
If you would like to get involved or find out more information about becoming a 2021 Parent Representative please contact one of our Parent Representative Coordinators.
Marissa Bowen, 0407 761 695 or email pfmjbowen@bigpond.com
Natalie Dalzell, 0412 066 845 or email natdalzell@bigpond.com
P&F ASSOCIATION FIRST MEETING
This first P&F Meeting will be held on Wednesday 3 February 2021 at 7.00pm in the MBC Primary Library. All Parents are welcome to attend.
SPORT
SWIMMING
If your daughter is interested in swim training, please contact Nikki McGregor at the Pool Office for training times for your daughters’ level
Andrews Cup:
Offered to students in Primary from Years 2-6.
Students in Year 2 and 3 will be invited to attend once their ability has been assessed in class swimming.
Training commences first week of school
Friday morning compulsory training 6:30-7:30am, commencing 29 January
Afternoon Training available Tuesday and Thursday 3:15pm-4.00pm, commencing Tuesday 2 February.
Training:
Students are to meet at the pool
CROSS COUNTRY
Andrews Cup Cross Country:
Years 4-6 (10-12 years) will commence training in week two, term one.
Training will be held on Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 6:45am commencing on Tuesday 2 February.
Years 2 and 3 will commence training late February. Further details to follow regarding these sessions.
Training:
Students are to meet promptly at the pool canteen. All students are required to wear MBC sports uniform, wear a hat and to bring a water bottle.
WATER POLO
Offered to students in Years 5–12.
This sport is continuing over from Term 4 2020. Any new students interested please email waterpolo@mbc.qld.edu.au
Training will commence Wednesday 27 January 5:30am.
Please note competition commences Saturday 30 January.
EQUESTRIAN
Students who own or have access to a horse may represent the College in Interschool Equestrian. For further details please contact equestrian@mbc.qld.edu.au
MOUNTAIN BIKING
Offered to students in Years 5 -12.
Training is held at MBBC before and after school
There will be sessions specifically for Primary and Secondary students and the opportunity to do either one or two sessions per week.
If your daughter is interested in Mountain Biking, please contact the Head of Sport at MBBC Ms Cerene Hughes for further information.
ANDREWS CUP TENNIS
Offered to students in Years 4 – 6
Trials and training begins as follows: -
A and B grade (Full pressure ball) Monday 1st February 7am – 8am
C and C social (Green ball) Wednesday 3rd February 7am – 8am
Year 4 (Orange ball) Friday 5th February 7am – 8am
Meet at Tennis Courts
ANDREWS CUP TOUCH
Offered to students in Years 4 – 6
Trials: Monday 1 February 3:30-4:30pm
2021 training sessions:
- Monday (3:15-4:30pm) commencing 8th February
- Wednesday (6:45-8 am) commencing 10th February
Meet at pool canteen, MBC oval.
All girls are welcome whether you have trialled before or not.
Parents to collect their daughter from the Oval at the end of the trial.
EXTRA SPORTING OPPORTUNITIES OUTSIDE THE COLLEGE PROGRAMME
PREMIER GYMNASTICS
Quality gymnastics classes are available for all MBC students in Artistic and Rhythmic Gymnastics, Beginner Gymnastics and Kindy Gym and Aerobics for Term 1 2020 at Premier Gymnastics. Premier Gymnastics was again crowned Gymnastics Queensland’s Club of the Year Runner Up for 2019 and crowned top performance programs for Aerobics and International Rhythmic programs as well as many staff and gymnasts being acknowledged for their excellence and success. Premier was also crowned runner up Artistic program in Australia in 2019.
Classes are held every afternoon and Saturdays for children from age 2 to Kindy, Pre-Prep, Prep and Yr 1-12 in the Waller Centre, Leita Boswell Hall and Aerobics Room. Classroom collection is available for selected classes. FREE TRIAL LESSONS AVAILABLE.
Please contact: office@premiergymnastics.com.au for further information
SQUAD AND LEARN TO SWIM
Learn to swim classes and squad training are available for MBC and MBBC students.
Classes are held every afternoon at the MBC Aquatic Centre
Contact our office to arrange lessons or Squad times for your swimmer - 32499393
Classroom collection is available
If your daughter is interested please contact Nikki McGregor at the Pool Office for training times for your daughters’ level. mcgregorn@mbc.qld.edu.au
TENNIS COACHING
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Malpass Tennis to run the tennis programme at Moreton Bay College and Moreton Bay Boys’ College.
Malpass Tennis has run the programme at Anglican Church Grammar School for over 20 years and also currently provides professional programmes at many southside schools including Iona and Gumdale State School. As the operator of the Wynnum Tennis Centre, many of our MBC players are already coached by Malpass Tennis professionals. We are looking forward to the wider school community becoming involved as we move towards continued growth in the community coaching programme, school team training and competitions.
Malpasse Tennis offer a variety of tennis related services to suit all ages and skill levels. Our programs are run by a team of highly experienced coaches that are here to help you achieve your tennis related goals. The services we offer include private coaching to suit your individual development, group lessons that provide a fun learning environment amongst friends, squad training for high intensity and tactical guidance, competitions and much more.
If you would like to sign up for classes or would like to know more about what we offer, please contact us via email at:
MORETON BAY SWIMMING CLUB
Moreton Bay Swimming welcomes boys and girls of all ages, to join our comprehensive aquatics programme.
Based at Moreton Bay College, Manly West, swimmers enjoy access to our three heated facilities, including an eight lane 50m competition pool, 15m skills space and indoor learn to swim arena.
Moreton Bay Swimming is one of only a few programmes in Australia that has the capacity, expertise and reputation to the cater for the complete aquatic journey - from Learn to Swim through to Olympians.
For more information on our programmes, please visit the website: www.mbswimming.com.au
HIGHLAND DANCING
Highland Dancing lessons will recommence in Week Two.
Any girls in Year 3 –12 wishing to learn Highland Dancing should attend on Tuesdays at 7.30am. Lessons are at no cost and are held in the Winchester Centre. If your daughter is interested in this form of dance, a notice will be available in the Parent Lounge and MBC App.
Highland dancers from 2020 who are continuing will attend on Wednesday and/or Friday mornings at 7.30am. If there are clashes with other specific training sessions, please email Mrs Tracey Heazlett heazlettt@mbc.qld.edu.au
DANCE PROVIDER - REDLAND DANCE
Directors John and Rebecca Clarke acquired Redland Dance in 2014 and offer classes in a range of dance styles. They are committed to providing students of all ages (both boys and girls) the opportunity to fulfil their potential in a safe and all-inclusive environment. Both John and Rebecca possess a wealth of experience with world-class training and extensive professional experience.
For enrolment enquiries and to find out more, please contact mbc@redlanddance.com.au or visit their website redlanddance.com.au
MUSICAL THEATRE PRODUCTION
The Moreton Bay Colleges’ are thrilled to announce that there will be a musical theatre production in 2021. Please read the attached letter which provides details of this exciting performance opportunity and download theAudition Handbook.
DOWNLOAD THE MORETON BAY COLLEGE APP
The Moreton Bay College App is the most convenient way for Parents and Caregivers to access information about events and daily activities at the school. The information on the App is always up to date and can be tailored to provide you alerts and information specific to your child’s Year Group and Co-Curricular activities.
Has Soccer practice been cancelled due to bad weather? The notice section of the app will tell you.
Need to double check the venue and start time of Speech Night? The calendar function has you covered (and can even sync with your phone calendar!).
Our students often have a unique mix of academic, cultural and sporting pursuits, and these come with a unique mix of communication requirements. The Moreton Bay College App lets you streamline the communication that comes to you so that you stay connected and up to date on important, relevant information without being overwhelmed by other, less relevant communication.
The app has 7 tabs you can tailor to your requirements:
- Notices – Notices about whole school and academic related activities and events. Documents and/or web links can also be include in addition to the notice to help keep you informed.
- Sports – Sports related notices and alerts. Information booklets, venue maps, training schedules and more can be found here.
- Cultural – Cultural related notices and alerts. Handbooks, lesson times, workshop details and more can be found here.
- Events – This loads the school calendar straight from the school’s system, listing up to 30 upcoming events, showing date time and location. You can save events straight to the calendar on your device.
- Newsletter – A quick link to the web-based newsletter – so you can read it on the go, or quickly access information you saw in an article.
- Contacts – Key contacts at the College so you can easily contact us – Absentee line, Student Reception, Main Reception, OSHClub, etc.
- QuickLinks - Order lunch, extra uniform items and pay for events directly through the school app.
You can download the Moreton Bay College App for free via the App store or Google Play. Simply go to the App store or Google Play and search Moreton Bay College.
We know you will enjoy the convenience that this app will bring you.
If you have any queries, Please contact college staff by email helpdesk@mbc.qld.edu.au
DATE CLAIMERS
Please mark your diaries with the following important events coming up in the first weeks of term. Further information and details will be forwarded closer to the events.
- Wednesday 27 January – Pre - Year 6 Meet and Greet Day
- Wednesday 29 January - Year 6 Leadership Day
- Friday 29 January - Primary Class Photos
- Wednesday 3 February 7.00pm - P&F Meeting
- Friday 5 February 1.30pm - Year 6 Leadership Induction Ceremony
- Friday 5 February 5.30pm – Twilight Picnic
- Thursday 11 February 6.00pm - Prep - Year 6 Parent Information Evening
- Thursday 18 February - Year 4 - 6 Interhouse Swimming Carnival
We are excited to begin the school year and we wish all families a happy, healthy and positive 2021.
Secondary
WELCOME TO THE SCHOOL YEAR
The following information has been compiled to assist in making your commencement this year at MBC a smooth one.
COLLEGE HANDBOOKS
A reminder that the College updates handbooks each year for parent reference, including the Parent Handbook, Co-Curricular Handbook and Year Level Handbooks (Years 7 - 12). These can be found on the website at http://www.mbc.qld.edu.au/mymbc.
BUS ROUTES
There are numerous bus routes that service the College in the morning and afternoon. Details of the bus routes can be found here https://www.mbc.qld.edu.au/essentials/public-transport.
SHUTTLE BUS BETWEEN MBBC AND MBC
If you have a daughter attending MBC, the free MBBC shuttle bus leaves the MBBC campus each morning at 7:50am to take students to MBC. The pick-up point is at the covered shelter in the drop-off/pick-up zone in the parent car park at MBBC. The girls will be dropped off near the Prep area at MBC.
The same shuttle will depart MBC from the same point at 8.05am to bring any MBBC students back to MBBC.
If you would like to use either morning service for your children, please book a place by emailing mail@mbc.qld.edu.au.
There is also a shuttle bus departing MBBC for MBC at 2.55pm (P to 6) and 3.15pm (7 to 12) from next to the yellow boom gate at the top of the hill for students attending co-curricular activities at the MBC Campus in the afternoon.
If you would like to use this afternoon service for your children, please book a place by emailing admin@mbbc.qld.edu.au.
DROP OFF AND PICK UP
Secondary Arrival and Collection – Drop-off and Pick-up
Instructions include:
- Please drop and go using the Wondall Road drop off zone, students only to exit and enter cars.
- Note that exit onto Wondall Road is LEFT turn only from 8:00am-8:30 am and 3:00-3:45
- The Music and Waller Centres, Primary zone and P and F Carpark are not to be used for secondary drop-off/pick-up.
- Secondary student drop off and pick up must be via the Wondall Road entrance unless the Secondary student is accompanying a younger sibling in Primary.
- If you have a primary daughter pick up for both children can be from the designated Primary zone.
- Learner drivers please swap drivers quickly when using the drop off zone.
- The campus speed limit is 10km/h. For the safety of all students and staff please observe.
- The road that leads behind the OHH to the Music Centre is one way from Wondall Road towards the back of the College. Please note that parents are NOT permitted to use this road. Road access is for staff and Student P-Plate drivers only. Note this road will terminate at the entry to the Student Driver Parking. There will be no access past the Early Learning Centre onto Hargreaves Road.
WEBSITE ACCESS
In order to meet requirements as an eSmart School, the 'mymbc' section of the College website is a restricted access portal. Parents can access web pages within this area by entering your Username (Parent Code) and your password (BPAY Reference Number). Both of these details are present on the fee statements you receive from the College each term.
SCHOOL COMMUNICATIONS
Correspondence from the College will be predominantly sent to families via email. We encourage you to ensure email addresses and emergency contact details are always kept up to date via the MBC website 'Parent Lounge'. All edits and updates can be done in the 'Parent Details' tab. In the case of an emergency this is the school’s database to contact parents.
A fortnightly newsletter is emailed to parents to communicate any changes or important notices. The MBC Newsletter will be sent on the ‘odd’ weeks (1,3,5 etc.). Upcoming events are posted online via the MBC website or MBC College App. The App is primarily used for immediate announcements with notices posted to the schools Facebook page. Please "Like" the Facebook page to be kept updated with activities from the school community.
SECONDARY IT INDUCTION SESSIONS
To aid in the digital transition to the MBC Secondary School, all new students and parents are invited to attend an IT Induction session for either Mac or PC devices.
This is a “hands-on” session designed to build IT confidence for our students and parents.
Members of the Colleges’ IT Support Team will also be in attendance.
More details are available here.
IT CENTRE
The IT Centre is open from Monday – Friday, 8.00am – 1.30pm then 3.00pm – 3.30pm. (Closed 1.30pm – 3.00pm daily). The staff are there to help staff and students with any IT issues they may be having. No appointments required.
UNIFORM SHOP
The Moreton Bay College Uniform Shop is your one stop source for all required MBC and MBBC uniforms.
Opening hours are available on the MBC website
To ensure the wellbeing of both staff and customers, all bookings are by appointment only. To make appointments please click here.
Orders can be made in person, online via flexischools or over the phone.
Phone: 3249 9362
Email: uniforms@mbc.qld.edu.au
NEW UNIFORM ITEMS UPDATE
It was our hope that we would begin 2021, with students having the option to wear shorts and a new style of checked shirt in the summer, followed by an autumn Term 2 choice of trousers. Unfortunately due to circumstances outside the College’s control, these new uniform options will be delayed. We have been working with our suppliers however their production of the shorts has been delayed due to the very late arrival of the fabric into the factory. COVID-19 has affected international shipping and the supply chains are not as reliable as they have been in the past. This will be compounded by the Chinese New Year holidays in February, and thus further fabric required will not leave the factory between the 12 and 28 February. Therefore, the earliest we can get the summer blouses and shorts in the adult sizes is mid to late March.
Furthermore, with respect to the trousers and white blouse, the sample for the trousers is yet to be released through customs. We are also awaiting a sample of the blouse fabric. Sadly, this means that we will not receive the garments in time for fitting the girls for the end of Term 1 or for the start of Term 2.
Like many of you, we are very disappointed. We knew that when this proposal was endorsed that the uniform shop would be working on extremely tight timelines to have the garments for the start of Term 1 and Term 2, and they have worked tirelessly last term and over the holiday break to make this happen.
Unfortunately, COVID-19 and other factors have conspired against the timely delivery of our new uniform options.
Adapting to these changes of delivery we have re-worked our deadlines and endeavour to have:
- trousers and new white blouse available in Term 3
- shorts and new summer check shirt available in Term 4
Once again, we apologise that we have not been able to begin the new academic year with these new uniform options. We look forward to all students having the opportunity to wear the new uniform items in Semester 2.
NEW BOOK BAGS
The Moreton Bay College Uniform Committee have approved an additional bag to the College uniform. Students will be permitted to use the ‘MBC Book Bag’ to carry books, laptops and stationery items between classes throughout the day. ‘MBC Book Bags’ are to remain at school at all times, they are not permitted to be used to and from school in place of the College bag. While it is optional to use a book bag, if students choose to carry their books in a bag from class to class, it will need to be the MBC book bag, which is available from the MBC Uniform Shop for $20.
STUDENT TIMETABLES
Students are emailed when their timeteable is made available in Student Café. New students to the Secondary College will be able to access their timetable in the IT Induction sessions.
APPLICATION TO CHANGE SUBJECTS
Following reflection over the holidays on results and/or future directions, students may wish to apply for a change to their programme of study. If this is the case, the following procedures need to be followed:
1. Download the ‘Change of Subject' application form
2. Meet with the relevant staff as identified on the application form and gather required signatures
3. Submit the form to Student Reception
4. Email TandLOffice@mbc.qld.edu.au to arrange a time to meet with Ms Stecher, Deputy Head of Secondary (Teaching and Learning)
After the meeting has taken place, students will receive email advice on the outcome of the application along with an updated copy of their timetable where applicable.
TEXTBOOK HIRE COLLECTION
Students in Years 7-12 are issued with their appropriate book hire texts from the Secondary Library in the first week of school.
The Secondary Library will be issuing book hire texts on the following dates
• Year 7 students – Wednesday 27 January 2021 within allocated class time
• Year 8 students – Friday 29 January 2021 before school, morning tea and lunch
• Year 9 students – Friday 29 January 2021 before school, morning tea and lunch
• Year 10 students – Friday 29 January 2021 before school, morning tea and lunch
• Year 11 students – Thursday 28 January 2021 before school, morning tea and lunch
• Year 12 students –Thursday 28January 2021 before school, morning tea and lunch
Before texts are issued, new students must supply book hire contracts signed by both themselves and their parents. These contracts will have been issued previously in their information packs sent by the Registrar. Access to digital textbooks and learning resources will also be provided.
ISSUING ARRANGEMENTS
All students are asked to select their relevant texts, to check immediately for any damage, graffiti etc., to write their names on the date due slips inside the books, and to present them at the library desk with their ID cards (Years 7-12) for processing. (Each text has a unique barcode number on the back). Students are then reminded to clearly label the front of all their books with their name and form class to prevent them from being mistakenly picked up throughout the year by other students.
Students are asked to present any problem books with stains, water damage, graffiti, etc. to the Head of Libraries, as soon as possible, to exchange these books or have the damage noted, so that they will not be held responsible for the same at the conclusion of the loan.
SECONDARY LIBRARY HOURS
The Secondary Library is now open from Monday – Friday from 7.00am – 5.30pm every school day.
Note: Before and after school library use is for quiet private study or research.
COVID-19
We return to school in 2021 with COVID-19 still continuing to be an issue within our community.
With this in mind please remember if your child is unwell or displays any of the following symptoms they are to remain at home and seek medical advice.
- temperature
- fever
- runny nose
- cough
- sore throat
- upset tummy
If a student presents to school or class unwell or with any of the symptoms above, they will be advised to attend the Health Centre for assessment.
All students attending the Health Centre will have their temperature taken and will be then triaged as per College procedures and Queensland Health directions.
If a student is deemed unwell and not to return to class a parent and or emergency contact will be contacted. The expectation is that the child will be collected within 30 minutes of the phone call.
STUDENTS WITH ASTHMA
As we start the school year this is a reminder to ensure students with asthma are equipped to manage their asthma while at school. The College requires all students with asthma to provide an in-date reliever puffer and spacer for use at school. This spacer and medication can either be kept with your daughter or stored in the Health Centre. The College also requires a current asthma action plan completed by a medical practitioner if one has not been provided recently.
The nursing and teaching staff at Moreton Bay College are required to administer puffers via spacers. The Asthma Foundation encourages the use of spacers, you can find more information on this at
https://www.asthmaaustralia.or...
Where a spacer has not been provided, staff will use a disposable spacer and families will be charged accordingly.
Please ensure that your daughter has both a named spacer and reliever puffer available for her use at school.
IMMUNISATION PROGRAMME
Year 7 2021 Immunisation Programme
In 2021 Brisbane City Council (BCC) will again be facilitating the Queensland Health Annual School Immunisation Program for students in Years 7.
All Year 7 students will be offered free vaccinations as recommended on the National Immunisation Program schedule to protect against human papilloma virus (HPV), diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis (Whooping Cough).
Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
All Year 7 students are being offered free vaccination against HPV. This involves two doses of the vaccine given over six months.
Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis (Whooping Cough)
Year 7 students are being offered a free booster dose of adult/adolescent Boostrix -diphtheria- tetanus-pertussis (Whooping Cough).
Consent forms will be handed out in the first week. Completed forms need to be returned to Student Services NO LATER than 3 Feb 2021. All forms need to be returned giving a Yes or No consent.
Forms will be collected from the college by a Courier service so late returns are not able to be processed.
The girls will receive their immunisations on the following dates:
- Term 1 24 March 2021 Start Time 9.00am – HPV Dose 1 & Boostrix
- Term 4 11 November 2021 Start Time 9.00am – HPV Dose 2
For further information about the School Immunisation Program please call 13 HEALTH (phone: 13432584) or visit http://www.health.qld.gov.au/immunisation
YEAR 7 CONNECT 4-26
Thursday 11 February and Friday 12 February
Connect 4-26 will extend on the theme of Connect 4 Day, with a particular focus on building positive relationships within the Year 7 cohort, the Seniors of 2026. The Connect 4-26 programme has been designed by members of the Secondary Pastoral Team and will run on campus for these two days: Thursday 11 February and Friday 12 February. As this experience is also integral to building peer relationships, all students are required to attend.
Further information is available here
CONNECT 4 DAY
WEDNESDAY 27 JANUARY, 2021
Connect 4 Day is an important annual College event that provides opportunities for all Year 7 students and new students in Years 8-12 to connect with each other and key members of the MBC community. In a day filled with team building and creative problem-solving activities and games, Year 7 students and Year 8-12 students will work alongside their Inter Year Carers, House and College Captains, Heads of House and the Secondary Leadership Team in an active and inclusive environment.
YEAR 7
Arrival Time: 8.15am
Start Time: 8.30am
Venue: Music Centre
Dress: Sports uniform (with House shirt) and bucket hat
What to bring: a water bottle, MBC swimmers (togs), bathing cap and a towel
Morning Tea and Lunch will be provided by the College
The day concludes at 4.00pm
NEW STUDENTS YEARS 8-12
Arrival Time: 8.15am
Start Time: 8.30am
Venue: Music Centre
Dress: Formal Summer Uniform (pink checks) and panama hat
What to bring: a water bottle
Morning Tea and Lunch will be provided by the College
The day concludes at 2.00pm. If girls are relying on public transport to travel home, they may stay and participate in the afternoon’s activities with the Year 7 students.
ALL STUDENTS IN YEARS 7-12 COMMENCE
THURSDAY 28 JANUARY 2021
UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS
All girls should arrive at school in their full formal summer uniform with panama hat. Once your daughter receives her new diary, please familiarise yourself with the College’s expectations with respect to uniform standards.
LOCKERS
Girls may access their lockers from 8.00am on Thursday 28 January.
WHAT TO BRING ON THE FIRST DAY
On the first day of the school year we ask that students bring the following basic stationery items with them: pens, pencils, coloured pencils, an eraser, scissors, glue, ruler, as well as a book to write in or a folder with loose leaf paper.
The following day, students will need to review their Student Timetable to determine which equipment they need to bring for the day. A copy of the booklists can be located at the following location: https://www.mbc.qld.edu.au/essentials/booklists
WEEK 1 and WEEK 2 DATE CLAIMERS FOR PARENTS
ID AND COLLEGE PHOTOS
All individual and form class photos will be taken for students in Years 7 - 12 on this first day Thursday 28 January.
SCHOLARS' AND ACADEMIC AWARDS EVENING - THURSDAY 4 FEBRUARY 2021
PARENT REPRESENTATIVE MEETING – FRIDAY 5 FEBRUARY 2021
8.30am Primary Library Meeting Room. All Parents welcome.
TWILIGHT PICNIC – FRIDAY 5 FEBRUARY 2021
Join us to welcome new families to the College Community and reconnect with current families as we launch our 120 years of MBC celebrations. RSVP here
YEAR 7 CONNECT 4-26 - THURSDAY 11 FEBRUARY and FRIDAY 12 FEBRUARY
Connect 4-26 will extend on the theme of Connect 4 Day, with a particular focus on building positive relationships within the Year 7 cohort, the Seniors of 2026. The Connect 4-26 programme has been designed by members of the Secondary Pastoral Team and will run on campus for these two days: Thursday 11 February and Friday 12 February. As this experience is also integral to building peer relationships, all students are required to attend.
Further information is available here
PAUL DILLON SEMINARS - TEENAGERS, ALCOHOLS AND DRUGS MONDAY 1 FEBRUARY
On Monday 1 February, Paul Dillon, from Drug and Alcohol Research and Training Australia (DARTA), will present to Years 10, 11 and 12 students. Paul will also deliver a presentation to staff entitled Alcohol and other drugs: What’s happening and how can teachers make a difference? On the same evening Moreton Bay College parents are kindly invited to attend Paul’s parent seminar, hosted by Iona College on the topic of Teenagers, alcohol and other drugs 2021: What’s happening, what’s out there and how much influence do parents really have?
Paul has been working in the area of drug education for the past 25 years. For the past 16 years he has worked at the National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre, Sydney, where his key role was to disseminate information to policy makers, drug and alcohol workers and the general public.
Through his own business, DARTA, he is regularly contacted by the media and many organisations across Australia to give updates on current drug and alcohol trends in the community, particularly amongst young people.
Day: Monday 1 February Time: 6:45 pm Venue: Iona Performing Arts Centre (IPAC), Iona College – entry of Kianawah Road
Booking Tickets: A TryBooking link will be emailed to parents in the coming days. Tickets are limited to two adults per family. This evening event is not for students to attend.
BELL TIMES
Please find below the bell times for 2021.
2021 PARENT REPRESENTATIVE PROGRAMME
The 2021 Parent Representative Programme is seeking volunteers to join a team of Prep - Year 12 parents to provide informal social events for their year levels.
Parent Reps meet once a term to discuss the school calendar and plan different social events for the upcoming term. Being a Parent Rep also gives you the opportunity to engage more closely with the College and be a part of your daughter's journey through school.
If you would like to get involved or find out more information about becoming a 2021 Parent Representative please contact one of our Parent Representative Coordinators.
Marissa Bowen, 0407 761 695 or email pfmjbowen@bigpond.com
Natalie Dalzell, 0412 066 845 or email natdalzell@bigpond.com
P&F ASSOCIATION FIRST MEETING
This first P&F Meeting will be held on Wednesday 3 February 2021 at 7.00pm in the MBC Primary Library. All Parents are welcome to attend.
MUSICAL THEATRE PRODUCTION
The Moreton Bay Colleges’ are thrilled to announce that there will be a musical theatre production in 2021. Please read the attached letter which provides details of this exciting performance opportunity and download theAudition Handbook.
SPORT
SWIMMING
If your daughter is interested in swim training, please contact Nikki McGregor at the Pool Office for training times for your daughters’ level
Year 7 Swimming Trial Date:
Students in Year 7 will take part in time trials for the Interhouse Swimming Carnival on Friday 29 January from 1:20-3:10pm. Please make sure girls bring their school swimming togs and towel on this day.
QGSSSA Swimming:
Offered to all students in Years 7–12.
Monday & Wednesday afternoons (3:30-4:30pm) It is compulsory for students to attends one of these sessions, commencing Wednesday 27 February
Tuesday & Thursday mornings (5:30-7:30am) dry land and swim, commencing Thursday 28 February
Training:
Students are to meet at the pool
CROSS COUNTRY
QGSSSA Cross Country:
Offered to all students in Years 7–12
Training will be held on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings at 6:30am commencing on Wednesday 27 January.
Please meet at the pool canteen.
Training:
Students are to meet promptly at the pool canteen. All students are required to wear MBC sports uniform, wear a hat and to bring a water bottle.
Important Date to note: Secondary Cross Country Camp: 9–11 April
WATER POLO
Offered to students in Years 5–12.
This sport is continuing over from Term 4 2020. Any new students interested please email waterpolo@mbc.qld.edu.au
Training will commence Wednesday 27 January 5:30am.
Please note competition commences Saturday 30 January.
EQUESTRIAN
Students who own or have access to a horse may represent the College in Interschool Equestrian. For further details please contact equestrian@mbc.qld.edu.au
MOUNTAIN BIKING
Offered to students in Years 5 -12.
Training is held at MBBC before and after school
There will be sessions specifically for Primary and Secondary students and the opportunity to do either one or two sessions per week.
If your daughter is interested in Mountain Biking, please contact the Head of Sport at MBBC Ms Cerene Hughes for further information.
QGSSSA ARTISTIC GYMNASTICS
Offered to all students in Years 7–12.
Year 7 trials: Wednesday 3 February (6:45am). Meet in Waller Centre (no experience necessary but anyone with a background in dance, acrobatics, aerobics, etc is welcomed to come and try) plus any girls in Years 8-12 who did not trial in 2020, however who would like to be in a team.
Thursday 4 February (6:45am) – All gymnasts must attend first training session.
QGSSSA Cricket
Offered to all students in Years 7 – 12.
Any student interested in QGSSSA Cricket is welcomed to attend training on
Monday 1 February (3:15 – 5pm).
Please meet outside Waller Centre for training.
Training sessions will then be Monday afternoons.
First game is Wednesday 3 February (PM).
SAILING
Offered to all students in Years 7–12 (Year 6 may start in Term 4 2021).
This sport is continuing over from Term 4 2020. Racing and Development Squads compete in Team racing and fleet racing in Term 1 and Term 4. For further details please contact Nikki McGregor mcgregorn@mbc.qld.edu.au
Training Wednesday afternoons @ RQYS, commencing Wednesday 3rd February.
QGSSSA SOFTBALL
Open training– Wednesday afternoons (3:30-4:30pm) and Thursday mornings (6:45-7:45am), commencing Thursday 28 January
Senior training– Tuesday and Thursday mornings (6:45-7:45am), commencing Thursday 28 January
Any new student who is interested in playing in the Senior QGSSSA Softball competition (Years 10 -12) is asked to attend the Thursday morning session.
QGSSSA SPORTS TRIALS Autumn Fixtures
Please refer to the below schedule for trial times for students in Years 7–12.
MALPASS TENNIS
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Malpass Tennis to run the tennis programme at the College.
Malpass Tennis has run the programme at Anglican Church Grammar School for over 20 years and also currently provides professional programmes at many southside schools including Iona and Gumdale State School. As the operator of the Wynnum Tennis Centre, many of our MBC players are already coached by Malpass Tennis professionals. We are looking forward to the wider school community becoming involved as we move towards continued growth in the community coaching programme, school team training and competitions.
MORETON BAY SWIMMING CLUB
Moreton Bay Swimming welcomes boys and girls of all ages, to join our comprehensive aquatics programme.
Based at Moreton Bay College, Manly West, swimmers enjoy access to our three heated facilities, including an eight lane 50m competition pool, 15m skills space and indoor learn to swim arena.
Moreton Bay Swimming is one of only a few programmes in Australia that has the capacity, expertise and reputation to the cater for the complete aquatic journey - from Learn to Swim through to Olympians.
For more information on our programmes, please visit the website: www.mbswimming.com.au
DANCE PROVIDER - REDLAND DANCE
Directors John and Rebecca Clarke acquired Redland Dance in 2014 and offer classes in a range of dance styles. They are committed to providing students of all ages (both boys and girls) the opportunity to fulfil their potential in a safe and all-inclusive environment. Both John and Rebecca possess a wealth of experience with world-class training and extensive professional experience.
For enrolment enquiries and to find out more, please contact mbc@redlanddance.com.au or visit their website redlanddance.com.au
STUDENT PARKING
Students in Years 11 and 12, and their parents, have been sent information with respect to the designated student parking areas at the College, and the necessary student driver permission paperwork required at the start of the academic year.
*** Please note, the Executive Principal’s driveway is for student parking ONLY.
For more information about Student Drivers and Student parking please refer to the MBC Handbook
DOWNLOAD THE MORETON BAY COLLEGE APP
The Moreton Bay College App is the most convenient way for Parents and Caregivers to access information about events and daily activities at the school. The information on the App is always up to date and can be tailored to provide you alerts and information specific to your child’s Year Group and Co-Curricular activities.
Has Soccer practice been cancelled due to bad weather? The notice section of the app will tell you.
Need to double check the venue and start time of Speech Night? The calendar function has you covered (and can even sync with your phone calendar!).
Our students often have a unique mix of academic, cultural and sporting pursuits, and these come with a unique mix of communication requirements. The Moreton Bay College App lets you streamline the communication that comes to you so that you stay connected and up to date on important, relevant information without being overwhelmed by other, less relevant communication.
The app has 7 tabs you can tailor to your requirements:
- Notices – Notices about whole school and academic related activities and events. Documents and/or web links can also be include in addition to the notice to help keep you informed.
- Sports – Sports related notices and alerts. Information booklets, venue maps, training schedules and more can be found here.
- Cultural – Cultural related notices and alerts. Handbooks, lesson times, workshop details and more can be found here.
- Events – This loads the school calendar straight from the school’s system, listing up to 30 upcoming events, showing date time and location. You can save events straight to the calendar on your device.
- Newsletter – A quick link to the web-based newsletter – so you can read it on the go, or quickly access information you saw in an article.
- Contacts – Key contacts at the College so you can easily contact us – Absentee line, Student Reception, Main Reception, OSHClub, etc.
- QuickLinks - Order lunch, extra uniform items and pay for events directly through the school app.
You can download the Moreton Bay College App for free via the App store or Google Play. Simply go to the App store or Google Play and search Moreton Bay College.
We know you will enjoy the convenience that this app will bring you.
If you have any queries, please contact college staff by email helpdesk@mbc.qld.edu.au
ENQUIRIES
For all general queries regarding students in Years 7-12, please contact:
Senior Administration Assistant to Deputy Head of Secondary (Students)
Email: studentoffice@mbc.qld.edu.au
OR
Senior Administration Assistant to Deputy Head of Secondary (Teacher and Learning)
Email: TandLOffice@mbc.qld.edu.au
For the MBC Secondary Parent Communication Procedure please refer to the Parent Handbook.