See You in September
Open Mornings
The Week Ahead - Term 3, Week 8
Monday 1 September - Friday 5 September 2025
From the Head of College
From the College Pastor
Community News
We’re excited to announce that bookings are now open for our upcoming See You in September Open Mornings Tours at °®Âþµº!
You’ll get a closer look at our expanding programs, meet key staff and see the progress on our Master Plan, including new facilities that are shaping the future of learning at °®Âþµº. We are expecting Stage 1 to be finished very soon!
We’d love for you to come along. If you know of any families considering schools for 2026 or beyond, please help us spread the word.
To book your place, click HERE
We look forward to seeing you in September!
Oktoberfest 2025 - Date Claimer
Oktoberfest will be here before you know it!
Mark your calendars for Saturday, 25 October. This year's event promises to be fantastic with food stalls, music, entertainment, and more already lined up. Please refer to the flyer below for more information.
Tickets are now available! Click to book your Early Bird Tickets!
CLC Dance Showcase
Project 154
Join us for our Dance Showcase - Project 154, where we will showcase the incredible talents of our dance teams and students studying Dance at °®Âþµº.
Date: Wednesday, September 3
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: CLC Dance Studio, Stephen Street Campus
We look forward to seeing you there!
CLC R U OK? Day - Thursday 11 September
Project Based Learning at °®Âþµº
Junior College
Student Illness
As we move through to the end of Term 3, we kindly remind families of the importance of keeping children at home when they are unwell. Even mild symptoms such as coughs, colds, or upset stomachs can spread quickly through classrooms, impacting the health and learning of other students and staff. Allowing your child the time to rest and recover not only supports their own wellbeing but also helps us maintain a healthy and safe environment for all children at school. We greatly appreciate your support in caring for our whole community.
JC Year 6 Cairns Trip - 8 - 12 September
On Monday 8 September to Friday 12 September our Junior College Year 6 students will be attending the exciting Cairns Trip. Please find attached and .
All students are to be dropped at Hume Street Campus by 5.45am for a 6.15am departure.
Should you any further queries regarding the Cairns Trip, please contact your child’s teacher
JC Twilight Showcase - Wednesday 17 September
This year we are inviting you to join us on Wednesday 17 September 5.30pm-6.30pm to explore classrooms and see the learning that has occurred over the last term/semester.
You are welcome to stay for as long as you like and visit just a few or all of the classrooms. This is an exciting night for your children as they get to share with you their educational journey.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Junior College Oktoberfest Raffle
We are excitedly preparing for the upcoming Oktoberfest event scheduled for Saturday, 25 October, from 4 pm to 8 pm. This event aims not only to raise funds for the college but also to provide an opportunity for the college community to come together again.
For this event, we are organising a raffle, with each Year Level putting together a hamper with a particular theme.
Please to read the letter from our Junior Campus Directors for more information.
Outside School Hours Care
Hume Street Campus
HSC Weekly Events
Please to view HSC's Events for Term 3 2025, Week 8.
HSC Kindy & Year 3 Containers for Change Excursion - Monday 1 September
As part of our Buddy classes and Project Based Learning (PBL) on Sustainability, the Year 3 and Kindy students from Hume Street Campus will be visiting Containers for Change at Harristown on Monday 1 September 2025. The students will have a guided tour of the venue and learn about recycling cans and bottles.
for more information and if you haven't already done so, please head to Parent Lounge to provide your permission before Thursday 28 August 2025.
HSC Father's Day Sausage Sizzle - Thursday 4 September
We are seeking any Mum’s who might be able to assist with BBQ’ing the sausages and serving them at our Father's Day Sausage Sizzle?
You will be required to start BBQing from 7.15am and serving from 7.30am.
If you are able to assist, could you please .
HSC Father's Day Stall - Thursday 4 September
The HSC Parent Connect will be running our annual Father’s Day Stall on Thursday 4 September. There will be $5.00 gifts available to purchase.
Gifts - Your child/ren may like to purchase a present for Dads, Grandads or any other special Fatherly role models. All orders and money are due by Monday 1 September.
Please place the money in an envelope marked with:
- Child’s name
- Amount in envelope
- Number of gifts to be purchased
Please click on the below link to register how many gifts your child/ren would like to purchase.
If you are free to volunteer at the stall on the day, could you please register your interest at the below link?
HSC Prep to Year 2 Swimming Lessons
Our students from Prep to Year 2 will commence their swimming lessons at the °®Âþµº Aquatic Centre (CAQ) this term. They will participate in four lessons across Week 9 and Week 10. Please check the Events Table each week for detailed information on lesson times for your child/ren.
Please ensure that students have the following:
- Dressing Gown - this is great for the students to wear to and from the pool as we don't know what the weather is going to be like
- Thongs
- Swimming Togs - it would be great for our Prep students to wear their togs to school
- Goggles
- House Swimming Cap (Compulsory) - available for purchase from the College Uniform Shop
- Towel
To avoid any lost items, please clearly label all of your child's items including their shoes, underwear and uniform.
HSC °®Âþµº's Got Talent - 16 & 17 September
We are excited to announce that "°®Âþµº's Got Talent" is happening again this year! This fun, informal event will take place during first break (10.45am-11.30am) and is all about celebrating the unique talents of our students. Whether it's singing, dancing, or showing off a hidden skill, it is a chance for students to enjoy themselves and share their abilities in a relaxed and supportive environment. We will invite all students to come along and cheer for their peers making it a memorable lunchtime filled with laughter and entertainment! Parents are also welcome.
HSC Make a Wish Day - Tuesday 16 September
HSC Grandparent's Day Catering - Friday 19 September
We would love your help on Grandparent's Day in providing a plate of food for morning tea. Each year level is being asked to bring a certain type of food to share.
- Prep – Fruit Platter
- Year 1 – Hot Food (mini pies, sausage rolls etc)
- Year 2 – Biscuits
- Year 3 – Cakes/Cupcakes, Muffins
- Year 4– Slices
- Year 5 – Hot Food (mini pies, sausage rolls etc)
- Year 6 – Sandwiches
Please be aware of our request of ‘No Nuts’ and 'No boiled Eggs or Mayonnaise' when baking or purchasing your food items. We ask if you could please use disposable plates and containers to make it easier with clean up. Could we please have all plates of food delivered by 8.30am on Friday 19 September. Plates can be taken directly to the Tuckshop or handed in at Reception.
HSC Grandparent's Day - Friday 19 September
We would love to invite our Grandparent's and Special Friends to come and spend the morning with our students on Friday 19 September.
8.45am Special Chapel Service
9.30am Classroom visits
10.15am Shared morning tea in the Junior Playground.
Please use this to register your attendance by Wednesday 10 September.
Thank you, Bunnings!
We are excited to welcome Bunnings into our Year 3 and 4 classrooms in the coming weeks. They have graciously offered to lead our lucky Year 3 and 4 students in creating their Father's Day gifts for Dads and special people.
Warwick Street Campus
Mrs Minnikin's Leave
We are writing to inform you that Mrs Minnikin will be taking two weeks Long Service Leave during Week 9 and Week 10 of this term. During this time, Mrs Juanetta Priest, Director of Hume Street Campus, will be overseeing the day-to-day operations at WSC. Mrs Minnikin has every confidence that the campus will continue to run smoothly in her absence, and we appreciate your support during this time. She will be returning to WSC on Tuesday 7 October and looks forward to reconnecting with students, staff and families.
WSC Weekly Events
Please to view WSC's Events for Term 3 2025, Week 8.
WSC Father's Day Sausage Sizzle - Thursday 4 September
WSC Father’s Day Stall - Thursday 4 September
The Parent Connect will be running our annual Father’s Day Stall on Thursday 4 September. All gifts this year will be $5.00.
Gifts - Your child/ren may like to purchase a present for Dads, Grandads or any other special fatherly role models. Money will need to be brought to school on Thursday 4 September. If you would like your child to purchase more than one gift (maybe for Grandad?), there may be an opportunity for them to do so.
Please place the money in an envelope marked with:
- Child’s name
- Amount in envelope
- Number of gifts to be purchased
WSC Prep to Year 2 Swimming Lessons
Our students from Prep to Year 2 will commence their swimming lessons at the °®Âþµº Aquatic Centre (CAQ) this term. They will participate in five lessons, across Week 9 and Week 10.
Please ensure that students have the following items:
- Warm clothing - this would be great for the students to wear to and from the pool as we don't know what the weather is going to be like
- Swimming togs
- Goggles
- House Swimming Cap (Compulsory) - available for purchase from the College Uniform Shop
- Towel
To avoid any lost items, please clearly label all of your child's items including their shoes, underwear and uniform.
Stephen Street Campus
A Night of Song and Celebration
On Monday evening, the Empire Theatre came alive with the voices of over 500 students in the grand finale of the Paul Morton Festival – a powerful and heartfelt tribute to former Downlands student and passionate musician, Paul Morton, whose legacy continues to inspire young singers across Toowoomba.
Now a beloved annual tradition, the festival unites Toowoomba’s secondary school choirs in a celebration of music, connection, and community. The afternoon began with a massed choir rehearsal of Adiemus by Sir Karl Jenkins, conducted by guest conductor and °®Âþµºâ€™s own Ms Hayley Sugars. Students from more than 13 schools then enjoyed a shared dinner on the theatre lawns before the evening’s performances began.
°®Âþµº College proudly contributed two standout performances: the Choir delighted audiences with I Can’t Give You Anything But Love, while Con Voce captivated the crowd with a groovy rendition of Set Me On Fire. Both ensembles received enthusiastic applause, especially for their featured soloists.
The evening concluded with a breathtaking combined performance by all choirs — a true celebration of unity through music.
A heartfelt thank you to Christina Marangelli for organising °®Âþµºâ€™s participation, to Neil Roche-Kelly and Lorraine Miller for their musical leadership, to Ms Hayley Sugars for directing the massed choir, and to Downlands College for hosting what has become one of the most anticipated musical events of the year.