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Have you visited Maleny Botanic Gardens and Bird World? It’s on our to-do list these school holidays, but we’d love to see your photos around the beautiful gardens and meeting new feathered friends to feature in an upcoming story in our mini-mag.
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BACK TO SCHOOL WITH BEERWAH NEWS
With another year almost gone, the festive season is upon us and back to school list are being distributed by the various schools.
The Beerwah Newsagency team will once again be ready to meet your child’s school requirement for 2021.
At this busy and expensive time of year, they offer a unique service as your book list item do not have to be paid for until collection.
Click on the link below to read more about what they team can offer
https://issuu.com/glasshousecountrynews/docs/edition_25_november_2020/29?fr=sOTZkZjIzMTQ1NTg
IN PROFILE: Lyn McDonald,
Beerwah State High School principal
Staff and students at Beerwah State High School recently welcomed their new principal Lyn McDonald, who said she felt extremely privileged to have been appointed to the permanent position.
We caught up with Lyn to find more about her.
To read our story in the latest Glasshouse Country & Maleny News edition, click on the link below:
https://issuu.com/glasshousecountrynews/docs/edition_25_november_2020/10?fr=sZGYwOTIzMTQwNDI
‘EDUCATING AND RAISING BOYS’
In his latest book ‘Educating and Raising Boys’, Associate Professor Michael Nagel, regarded as one of Australia’s foremost experts in child development, looks to recent advances in neuroscience to help examine how the hardwiring in boys’ brains influence the way they learn. I
In our Q&A, Michael shares some great tips and insights for readers.
https://issuu.com/glasshousecountrynews/docs/edition_25_november_2020/28?fr=sN2QwNjIzMTQ0NDM
BOOKS4KIDS
The annual Books4Kids Christmas book drive is on again this year so why not help share the joy of reading and make a kid’s Christmas special this year.
Simply buy a new children’s or teen book and drop it in to any Sunshine Coast library by Friday, December 11.
The books will be distributed to children in need in time for Santa’s visit.
HAROLD THE HUNGRY TOILET
Thursday, November 19 was World Toilet Day, and Unitywater marked the day with the launch of a new children’s book, written by Unitywater worker (and now author) Andrew Hanifin, that teaches what should and shouldn’t be flushed down the loo. The book was inspired by the initial COVID-19 toilet paper shortage.
Limited free copies are available for collection at Unitywater offices in Maroochydore and Caboolture or email requests to [email protected].
The book will also be available at a number of public libraries across the region.
https://issuu.com/glasshousecountrynews/docs/edition_25_november_2020/28?fr=sN2QwNjIzMTQ0NDM
BEERBURRUM CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PARTY IS ON TOMORROW
Take the family along to the Beerburrum children’s Christmas party for an afternoon of fun.
Merry-go-round, kids’ rides, games and cool prizes, reptile display, visit from Santa and more.
STAY AWAY FROM BATS
On the walk home from school drop off last week, one of our team members came across an [unfortunately] deceased bat by the side of the path.
A popular route to/from school, thankfully, after calling WILVOS, someone came to safely remove it.
The Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service public health unit is urging locals and visitor not to touch bats, even if they seem sick, injured or dead.
They’re a fascinating species, but it is important that we teach our children that it is not safe to touch bats, instead, the best thing to do is to let someone know and contact a wildlife rescue organisation that has vaccinated and trained bat carers.
https://issuu.com/glasshousecountrynews/docs/edition_2011_20november_202020/32?fr=sYzVjZTIyMzk0OTc
Would your child love a personalised letter from Santa this Christmas?
Ray White Beerwah and Ray White Mooloolah Valley are helping every get in the spirit and are providing FREE personalised letters this Christmas.
Ordering only takes a moment, and you can do so by filling out the order form on RayWhite ad in our latest edition of Glasshouse Country & Maleny News
https://issuu.com/glasshousecountrynews/docs/edition_2011_20november_202020/25?fr=sYzNlMzIyNDEwODQ
GARDEN REOPENS FOR LEARNING
The Beerburrum State School P&C is pleased that its members have been able to complete the upgrade of the school’s kitchen garden this year thanks to the generous support of the Rotary Club of Glasshouse Mountains through a $1,000 grant in 2019.
The school is now holding Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden classes again and have been using some of the garden’s produce and for the past couple of months the year 6 students have also been selling produce to fundraise for their end-of-year activity.
If local parents and community members would like to get involved in a fun environment with the kids, volunteers are always required to help in the kitchen each Wednesday and on any day to help in garden.
To read more, click on the link below
https://issuu.com/glasshousecountrynews/docs/edition_2011_20november_202020/24?fr=sM2Y0MTIyMTg3ODQ
BEERBURRUM CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PARTY
On Saturday, November 28 Beerburrum Hall will host a community children’s Christmas party from 2-5pm.
The family-friendly event will get everyone into the Christmas spirit with a merry-go-round, train rides, games and cool prizes and more!
Click on the story link below to read more
https://issuu.com/glasshousecountrynews/docs/edition_2011_20november_202020/24?fr=sM2Y0MTIyMTg3ODQ
We're continuing to build our Hinterland Families online mini-mag to share some great local family-orientated news and bring the families of the hinterland together.
If you have a story you’d like to share in one of our upcoming features, send us an email at [email protected]
In the meantime, check out the latest edition of Glasshouse Country & Maleny News, now available online and for pick up from our handy local pick up spots.
https://issuu.com/glasshousecountrynews/docs/edition_2011_20november_202020
Keen to do something a little different with the family next weekend?
What started out several years ago as Christmas run out West between a few friends and family, has come a long way and now in its 7th year, the charity Christmas run is bigger than ever. Later this month a team of enthusiastic volunteers led by Jeff Park from Giving Kids Memories will be loading up a bus full of generous donations and heading West out to the town of Injune to spread some Christmas joy.
If you’d like to get involved in their 2020 XMAS Run, you can donate NEW toys & presents, clothing, gifts, toiletries and prepaid visa vouchers, for both children and adults, to the collection spots at Kangaroo Bus Lines K***a Park depot, Little Munchkins Early Learning Centre, Woodford Gardens and Palmwoods State School - Official by next Thursday, 12th November.
It will be interesting to see what the research findings are on this one?
QUT researchers are looking for parents of children aged 0 to 5 to participate in a study measuring children’s screen time, sleep and activity. This study will be completed online or via mail.
Maleny Flexi School may have missed out on being named overall state winner in the recent Showcase 2020 Awards for Excellence in Schools but staff and students are still understandably delighted with their regional win and being shortlisted as finalists in the state ‘outstanding parent and community engagement’ award category.
We caught up with Flexi School coordinator Jo Rickards to find out what the Maleny Flexi School is all about.
Follow the link below to read all about it:
https://issuu.com/glasshousecountrynews/docs/edition_28_october_2020/12?fr=sNzgwZDIxNjA1NDc
Maleny State High School Maleny Neighbourhood Centre
Keen to do something a little different with the family? Why not head to the drive-in?
Nostalgic family classic ‘The NeverEnding Story’ will be shown at Maleny Showgrounds as part of a drive-in cinema community event on Saturday, November 14.
Tickets are available online now for the special community fundraiser for The River School, Maleny Independent School and Bloomhill Cancer Care.
For more details see story link below
https://issuu.com/glasshousecountrynews/docs/edition_28_october_2020/38
STUDENTS TURNING TALK INTO ACTION
Students from years 7 to 11 at Beerwah State High School have come together to activate waste management and sustainability initiatives developed through their school-based environmental group.
Great work guys!
To read more, click on the link below.
https://issuu.com/glasshousecountrynews/docs/edition_28_october_2020/48
CHAT TO SANTA ONLINE!
Our current social distancing requirements mean the traditional Santa photo, as well as the customary school, day care and kindy visits from Santa, may require a rethink.
Queensland-based tech company Eredox is offering the perfect way to get Santa to every child this year online.
What a great way to capture and share your child's reaction to Santa with family and friends.
To find out more click the link below.
https://issuu.com/glasshousecountrynews/docs/edition_28_october_2020/20
Have you been watching Junior MasterChef Australia?
We caught up with 14-year-old Tiffany Szerenyi who appears on the current series about her obvious passion for cooking and the Junior MasterChef Australia experience.
Junior MasterChef Australia airs on Channel 10 7.30pm Sunday - Tuesday.
To read more, click on the story below.
https://issuu.com/glasshousecountrynews/docs/edition_28_october_2020/38
How’s this for a sweet (and spooky) idea this Halloween?
Why not get behind a new Aussie tradition and support our local pineapple growers by having a go at carving a sweet ‘Spooky Pine’.
Visit Pure Gold Pineapples for templates and don’t forget to show off your end results on their Facebook and Instagram (and ours too!)
Want to get the kids out of house for a few hours? Why not head on down to Glasshouse Country Bowls Club tomorrow for their come-and-try lawn bowls day.
Just bring shoes, water and a hat!
Open for children and adults of all ages.
BUGS IN THE SYSTEM
Have you visited Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve? Along the nature trails you’re bound to find plenty of little creepy crawlies that live there. And this weekend a new exhibition is opening next door in the Theaterette by
Maleny Printmakers celebrating various invertebrate species that is found/seen/live within the reserve.
Why not take a look at Maleny Printmakers work, then take a walk through the reserve and see how many you can spot for yourself!
The exhibition runs from Saturday 24 October through Sunday November 1st, from 10am-2pm daily.
We’ve seen some wonderful costumes around this past week for
Did your little people love getting involved? We’d love to see what colourful, creative and fun characters they dressed up as!
Don’t forget that Beerwah Splash Swim Club’s sign on night is TONIGHT
Suitable for ages 5 and up, you can head along to find out more from 5pm tonight.
Beerwah Families – Kandoo Joeys Playgroup is on tomorrow morning
Everyone is welcome to come and join in the fun! Share books, have picnics and join the Joeys in their playroom for craft and play.
Operating every Tuesday from 9-11am at Beerwah State School.
To find our more you can email [email protected]
Why not take the kids to experience something a little different? Like a cuddle with a camel?
QCamel Dairy offer exclusive behind the scenes farm gate experience.
See their page for more information on bookings.
QCamel
DELVE DEEPER INTO WHAT BOYS ARE REALLY MADE OF
University of the Sunshine Coast expert in children’s brain development, Associate Professor Michael Nagel, has recently released a book that sheds new light on boys’ behaviour.
An associate professor in child development and learning at USC, Michael uses recent advances in neuroscience as the framework for his latest book, ‘Educating and Raising Boys’.
To read more about Michael’s book and upcoming event, click on Glasshouse Country & Maleny News https://issuu.com/glasshousecountrynews/docs/edition_14_october_2020/35?fr=sOTYwNTIwNzg0Mzc link below
[current edition, page 35]
With the big kids looking forward to dressing up for Book Week this looks like a great options for the under school age to have some fun getting a costume on!
Pop Up Playgroup coming to Landsborough!!!
Join the Sunshine Coast Playgroup team on Friday 23rd October 9.30am to 11.30am at Pioneer Park Landsborough
Register to attend
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Now we’re all [hopefully] back in the usual routine, we’d love to see what you and the fam got up to over the school holidays?
Comment or post your photos below
You may even see them in our first Hinterland Families online mini-mag
CONGRATULATIONS to the six Beerwah Splash Swim Club swimmers who qualified and swam at the Swimming Queensland 2020 McDonald’s Short Course Championships recently.
To read the full story in our latest Glasshouse Country & Maleny News edition, click on the link below
https://issuu.com/glasshousecountrynews/docs/edition_14_october_2020/35?fr=sOTYwNTIwNzg0Mzc
We’re continuing to build our Hinterland Families online mini-mag to bring the families of the hinterland together and share some great local family-orientated news.
If you have a story you’d like to share in one of our upcoming features, send us an email at [email protected]
In the meantime, check out the latest Glasshouse Country & Maleny News edition, now available online and for pick up from tomorrow at our handy local pick up spots.
SWIM SEASON KICKS OFF
Interested in finding out a little more about Beerwah Splash Swim Club? Then head along to their come-and-try night, tonight, October 8 from 5pm at the Beerwah Pool to see how the club operates.
Recently, the Beerwah Swimming Team kicked off the competitive long-course swimming season with a splash, recording a swag of personal best times at the Cotton Tree swimming meet.
The junior swimmers made the most of the first meet of the season under the guidance of coach Charlie as they set the bar high in the morning session. Not to be out done, the senior swimmers hit the pool in the afternoon and tested what they've been doing at training.
Beerwah Splash holds family friendly club nights from 5pm on the second and fourth Thursday of the month during school terms four and one.
Splash Swim Club
Next Wednesday, 14th October, Nambour Christian College is holding its Principal’s Tour. You can come along to hear Mr Geoff van der Vliet speak about how they provide SECURITY, SUPPORT and SUCCESS for every student. Included is a tour of the college’s facilities, followed by morning tea with staff.
Bookings are essential.
Christian College
16 Coonowrin Road
Glass House Mountains, QLD
4518
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