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ISSUE #3610th November 2016

IN THIS ISSUE

PHONE NUMBERS Front Office 3897 2990

Primary Absentee3897 2793

Secondary Absentee3897 2792

Paul Valese - Head of College

God’s Work, done God’s Way, will never lack God’s Supply Hudsons at Mueller Cafe is named after Hudson Taylor, a British Christian missionary who worked in China for 51 years during the 1800s. His work was based on faith, with the simple saying “God’s Work, done God’s Way, will never lack God’s Supply”. God supplied all of his needs, resulting in the establishment of 125 schools throughout China. Mueller College holds strongly the same faith statement. We see our staff as God’s provision to the daily work of educating 1400 students. We see the students as God’s provision to ensure Mueller is a vibrant community of the next generation. We see the buildings and grounds as God’s provision to provide a quality learning environment for students to reach their goals. We are thankful to the State and Federal Governments in providing an $800,000 capital grant to construct the new sports centre. God has been faithful in His provision over the years and we acknowledge that He has answered our prayers in a rich and abundant way.

We have taken a step in faith to plan for the new Senior Precinct. Just as Hudson Taylor and George Mueller were in prayer for God’s faithful provision, we too are in prayer for God’s supply to embark on the project. Please join us in prayer as we continue to plan for the new Senior Precinct. Philippians 4:19 says “and my God will supply every need of yours according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.” It is obvious through the development at Mueller over the past 26 years, that God has richly supplied the campus. However, God also supplies our spiritual needs. As a Christian school, we are deliberate in talking about God’s supply to mankind through His Son. As we head into the Christmas season, we need to remember that the ultimate supply has been given to us in the form of Jesus Christ. I would like to invite everyone to the end of year Christmas megaChapel and lunch. It is always a great celebration of the year and more importantly, of the birth of our Saviour.

TUCKSHOP ROSTERThe Tuckshop is open five days a week, from 8:30am to 1:30pm. If you would be available to help (for any length of time) please contact Angie Tester on 3897 2766.

ROSTERMonday 14th November | Friday 18th November

Mon: Chris, Damien,

Tue: Emily, Vanessa, Help Needed

Wed: Bridgette, Kathleen, Evelyn

Thu: Serna, Bev, Leni

Fri: Maryanne, Dila, Help Desperately Needed

THE MUELLER SHOPBLAZERS

Please remember to return hire blazers, dry cleaned by Thursday 1st December, in order to recover your deposit.

UNIFORMS FOR SALE

The Mueller shop will be open Tuesday 29th November & Thursday 1st December, from 8am till 11am for drop off of your second hand uniforms.

Please note: we will not be open for trade on these days.

Regular opening hours: TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS 8-11AM

NOVEMBER

9-16 Yr 12 Exam Block

10 Prep 2017 Cohort Orientation for Students

10 Yr 11 Drama Performance

11-12 Five Stones Performance Festival

14-16 Prep Swimming Lessons

16 Mueller Touch Football Academy

16 Yr 12 Graduation

17 Yr 5 Australia Zoo Excursion

17 Alice in Wonderland

18 Yr 12 Formal and Yr 12 Last Day

21-25 Yr 11 Block Exams

21 Yr 6 Excursion to Sizzler

21 Yr 6 Graduation

22 Yr 6 into 7 Gala Day

22 Yr 6 into 7 Parent Information Evening

23 Mueller Touch Football Academy

23 Yr 6 Excursion to Chermside Aquatic Centre

24 Prep’s last day - Graduation

25 Yr 1 - 11 Last Day

25 Mega Chapel 1:45

26-10 Mueller College Cambodia Trip

28 Hospitality China Town Excursion

IMPORTANT DATES

Providing care for kids 6 weeks to Kindergarten

ENROL TODAYEARLY LEARNINGcentre @ MUELLER COLLEGE

6:30am - 6:00pm Mon to Fri | 75 Morris Rd, Rothwell 3897 2756 www.mueller.qld.edu.au/elc

POSITION VACANT The construction of the new Tuckshop is well underway. We are excited by the opportunities it will bring to build community and provide quality food. All food for the new Tuckshop will be prepared in the College Trade Skills Centre. We are now looking for a qualified Chef to assist in the food preparation and training of our students.

GENERAL NEWS

MORETONBAYHOSPITALITYTRADESSKILLSCENTRE

POSITIONDESCRIPTION

Chef

MuellerCollegeisaministryofMuellerCommunityChurch.TheCollegewasestablishedin1990asaChristian,co-educationaldayschool.MuellercatersforstudentsfromChristianandnon-Christianbackgroundswithanenrolmentofover1400studentsfromPrep-Year12.OneofthestrengthsofMuellerCollegeisthecommittedanddedicatedChristianstaff.Allstaffarecommittedtobothprofessionalandspiritualdevelopment,whichispartoftheweeklyscheduleforall.TheMoretonBayHospitalityTradeSkillsCentreincludesacommercialkitchenwhichprovidesregisteredtrainingforstudents.Thetrainingpackagescoverhospitality,cookeryandevents.TheMBHTSCalsooperatesafunctioningcoffeeshop,whichisopentotheMuellercommunity.In2017,theMBHTSCwillalsoprovideallfoodfortheCollegetuckshop,whichwillprovideextratrainingopportunitiesforstudents.GeneraldescriptionofpositionTheChefisresponsibletotheTSCChefManagerfor:• dailypreparingfoodforsaleinHudsonsCaféandtheCollegeTuckshop;• assistinginthetrainingofstudentsinbothcookeryandhospitality;• assistinginCollegefunctions.

EssentialqualificationsandabilitiesTheChefmust:• bequalifiedincommercialcookery;• holdaCertificateIVinTrainingandAssessment;• besupportiveoftheCollegeandworkwithinBiblicalprinciplesconsistentwiththeMuellerCollegeStatementofFaith;

• demonstrateastrongworkethic,whilemaintainingaproperbalancebetweenwork,personalandfamilylife.

Thepositionisa12monthcontract,commencingJanuary16,2017,TermTimeonly.Thetypicaldaywillcommenceat5:00am.

Applications need to be submitted via email to: admin@mueller.qld.edu.au

FUTURE PATHWAYS

PENINSULA PALMS TRAINEESHIPSThe next Work Experience opportunity at Peninsula Palms will run from 3rd to 7th April, with successful students starting a traineeship in Term 2, 2017. This has been delayed from December, as was previously advertised.

2017 BOOKLISTS | UNIFORMSThe 2017 Book Lists are now available online through School Locker.

You can order your childs 2017 Book List via www.theschoollocker.com.au/schools/mueller-college/booklists

THE SCHOOL LOCKER - December Special Any family who purchases school uniforms from The School Locker – North Lakes in December will receive:• Price guarantee • Size guarantee• Free uniform labels

THE SCHOOL LOCKER NORTH LAKESShop 9A, 4-6 Burke Crescent, North Lakes

Phone: (07) 3490 1400

TRADING HOURS

Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri: 8.30am - 5pmThursday: 8.30am - 7pm

Saturday: 9am - 5pm Sunday: 10am - 4pm

OTHER NEWS

OPEN NIGHT - OUTSIDE SCHOOL HOURS CARE

OPEN NIGHT OSHC

Date: 11 November 2016Time: Open from 5.00pm - Information Chat at 5.30pm

Location: OSHC Rooms (Next to the Tuckshop)

FREE Sausage Sizzle for ALL!

Come and see what your children have been doing at the Service. New families are most welcome to come and see how the Service operates.

* Please RSVP on forms available in A1 or the Early Learning Centre by Friday 04/11/16

MUELLER COMMUNITY CHURCH

COUNSELLORMCC Counsellor, Jenny Billingham is available for counselling for the Mueller Community (families, students & staff).

Please contact me on 3897 2706 or 0427 876 396 to make an appointment. If the phone is unattended, please leave a message and I will return your call at the earliest opportunity. Jenny BillinghamCounsellor | Mueller Community Church

THOUGHTS FROM JENNY...

COUNSELLING CONCERNS

“I don’t have time!” Counselling is rarely a long term process, and most people only need a session or two to work through things. There are times when more are needed, but it is up to the client to determine the frequency. Taking the time to come and talk things through can actually save a lot of wasted worry time. “My issues are too silly or trivial to see anybody!” If something’s causing you concern, it is not too trivial. Sometimes you just need to gain another person’s perspective – an outsider’s view.

“How private are my conversations with a counsellor?” A counsellor is bound by a strict code of ethics and confidentiality is vital. The only time she may break that is when a client indicates he is likely to harm either himself or another person, or if she has been issued with a subpoena by a court of law.

“I have done some really stupid things. I’m afraid the counsellor will blame, shame or judge me.” This won’t happen – all clients are valuable people. All of us (counsellors included) have done silly things at times. Your counsellor will do all she can to help you feel safe, accepted, respected and relatively comfortable. “I’m scared – I might lose control of myself and cry.” That’s okay – counsellors always have boxes of tissues in their rooms.

“I don’t like people telling me what to do!” A counsellor will rarely tell you what to do. She will encourage you to explore your different options, possible outcomes and decide on what steps you need to take to meet your goal. Only you can decide what you’re going to do.

“I have so much going on in my head, I don’t know where to start.” A counsellor’s first steps usually involve asking you some questions about yourself, your family, work and interests. She may also ask why you’ve come in to see her. Usually that’s enough to start the conversation.“There are some things that are just too painful for me to talk about and I’m scared the counsellor will force me to go there.” The counsellor will never force a client to talk about anything. It is fine for a client to say he’d rather not answer a particular question. It’s up to the counsellor to create a safe enough place for you to share what you want and when you want to.

“I once went to a counsellor whom I didn’t like. Overall it was a terrible experience.” It’s a fact of life, that there are some people we have trouble relating to. Not all counsellors are the same. We all find some people easier to talk to than others. It’s fine to find another counsellor.“My counsellor told me that I need to find another counsellor. Can she do this?” Yes, though she should tell you why she’s making that recommendation. No counsellor can meet the need of every single person, and she may feel that another professional has specialised experience in your concern area. A counsellor is not qualified to give medical or legal advice. Occasionally, a counsellor will meet a client and feel she can’t work with that person. We are all encouraged to be aware of our biases and it is better to suggest a client see another counsellor than to struggle on and cause the client issues. The counsellor should also take the issues she has to supervision (her counsellor/mentor).

Sponsored by Carmichael College in conjunction with Creekside Community Church

World Renowned Doctor of Clinical Psychology

B.Soc.Sci(Psych)., B.A.Hons.Psych., Ph.D.Clin.Psych.

The seminar will be held in the Creekside Auditorium

793 Oakey Flat Road, Morayfield

RSVP by 16th November (appreciated but not mandatory)

Yes! We are interested in attending the FREE “Dads and Daughters” seminar.

Number of Adults ________

Number of Primary School Aged Daughters _________ Age/s __________________

You may RSVP by:

Emailing this slip to admin@carmichael.qld.edu.au

Handing this slip to Carmichael College Admin

Phoning 5431 1200 during school hours or 5431 1219 after school hours

Dads and Daughters

Dr Robi Sonderegger

23 November 2016 7:00-8:30pm

presents a FREE seminar (only for)

A seminar especially for fathers and their primary school aged daughters, as well as grandads and their granddaughters, or other male care givers.

The importance of the male role model is often emphasised in a son’s life, but rarely do we ask the question “How important is a father in a

daughter’s life?” Research shows the father plays an essential role in shaping a daughter’s identity, building her self-esteem, securing her self-

image, minimising promiscuity, promoting emotional stability and confidence, enhancing cognitive development and academic

performance, and regulating stress.

“The connection between a father and his daughter during her childhood is one of the most important dress rehearsals for adulthood”