Each morning and afternoon, one of the highlights of my day is standing at the crossing to greet m88 sports betting app and families. It is an opportunity to check in, share a smile, and feel the sense of community that makes Hills so special. Whether it is a quick chat about a student’s day or a conversation with a parent, these moments at the crossing are a reminder of the pride our community takes in our College.

I am continually impressed by the energy and enthusiasm that our m88 sports betting app and families show each day. There’s a sense of connection as m88 sports betting app arrive ready to take on the challenges and joys of learning, and as families engage in a myriad of conversations. These connections are a vital part of what makes Hills a nurturing and welcoming environment, and I want to thank everyone for the spirit you bring to our school.

Community is a cornerstone at Hills, fostering a sense of belonging, connection, and mutual support essential to every student's growth. Last Thursday's Hills Halloween event was a testament to this, as families, m88 sports betting app, and staff came together in a safe and vibrant environment, celebrating with creativity and shared joy. The evening was filled with outstanding costumes, laughter, and lasting memories that showcased the unity and enthusiasm of our Hills community. We were especially grateful for the positive communication from families, whose collaboration and commitment helped ensure a safe, enjoyable experience for all. Events like these highlight the strength of our community, where respect, safety, and support for one another allow everyone to thrive.

I wholeheartedly congratulate our Year 12 m88 sports betting app on their journey at Hills. Next Friday officially marks 13 years of dedication, resilience, and countless memories made along the way. The m88 sports betting app have each left a unique mark on our community, inspiring those around them and paving the way for future m88 sports betting app. Congratulations to our class of 2024! The Hills family will always be cheering them on, and we sincerely wish them all the very best for their future endeavours.

I am pleased to officially welcome back Mr Kevin Lynch and extend my heartfelt thanks for the outstanding leadership he brings to our College. It has been an honour to serve as Acting Principal during his absence and I thank our community for their support. As we recognise the exceptional work Mr Lynch has done in guiding m88 sports betting app through his tenure, we also prepare to honour him in these final weeks of 2024 as he leads us into his well-deserved retirement.

Wishing you a m88 sports betting app and joyous weekend!

Mr Matthew Noel
m88 sports betting app

m88 sports betting app!

We are delighted to welcome back Mr Lynch to his role as Principal following his well-deserved long service leave overseas. As he returns, Mr Lynch is determined to focus on celebrating the end m88 sports betting app year with a spotlight on student success and achievement. Additionally, he is preparing for a smooth transition and handover in light of his upcoming retirement, ensuring a lasting legacy for our community.

A heartfelt thank you also goes to Mr Noel, who has provided outstanding leadership as Acting Principal during Mr Lynch’s absence. His dedication to maintaining our College’s high standards and fostering a positive environment for m88 sports betting app and staff alike has been remarkable. We are grateful for his guidance and are pleased to welcome him back to his role as Head of Primary.

m88 sports betting app - Year7 2025 TransitionDay

Last week, Hills proudly welcomed all Year 7 m88 sports betting app for 2025 to our campus for a Transition Day, as part of the Forming Connections program. This annual event unites our current Year 6 m88 sports betting app with new m88 sports betting app joining the College, offering them an early experience of high school life.

Throughout the day, our m88 sports betting app engaged in a range of activities and received valuable insights from Secondary staff, who shared guidance about what to expect in Year 7. It was a wonderful opportunity for m88 sports betting app to connect, make new friends, and begin their journey together as the incoming cohort of 2025.

A big thank you goes out to the staff who worked behind the scenes to make this day a success! From organising activities to providing support and guidance, your efforts created a welcoming environment that set the tone for a smooth and positive transition. We’re excited to see how this new group of Year 7 m88 sports betting app will grow and succeed as they move forward!

Building Foundation - Prep 2025

Over the last two weeks, we’ve been thrilled to welcome our new Prep 2025 m88 sports betting app to Hills through our Building Foundations Program. This carefully designed program allows our newest learners to spend time in their new environment, where they begin to feel comfortable, connect with their surroundings, and meet the friendly faces they’ll be on this educational journey with in 2025.

Throughout these sessions, Mr Noel and I have enjoyed meeting with our new Prep parents, sharing key information about the coming year, and introducing them to our welcoming m88 sports betting app community. These gatherings provide a fantastic opportunity for parents to connect, build friendships, and start forming their own supportive network within our school.

A special thank you goes to our Prep 2025 teachers, who have expertly facilitated each session, ensuring our new m88 sports betting app feel at home from the start. We’re also grateful to our wonderful P & F volunteers, who have generously attended each gathering to showcase the fantastic work they do and provide delicious snacks and refreshments for parents.

We look forward to our final Building Foundations session next Wednesday, where we’ll continue building connections and celebrating the beginning of our Prep 2025 journey. Welcome to the m88 sports betting app family, Prep 2025!

Mr Stuart Ablitt

Deputy m88 sports betting app Primary

m88 sports betting app Spotlight with 1C

In 1C, we've been busy learning about the fascinating world of animals and habitats. Our recent project has focused on researching animal facts and writing information reports, where we’re learning to gather, organise, and present information in an engaging way. We’re discovering amazing things about various animals, m88 sports betting app the fastest land creatures to deep-sea dwellers and their unique adaptations for survival.

An exciting part of our study has been exploring how different animals are connected to their habitats. We’ve learned that every habitat, whether it’s a rainforest, desert, ocean, or grassland, provides specific resources that animals need to survive. For example, polar bears rely on icy habitats to hunt seals, while camels have adaptations that help them thrive in hot, dry deserts. To support our learning, we have two incursions planned, one with Gekos that we had last week and one with Ocean Life this week. The m88 sports betting app loved learning about the different animals from Gekos!

Alongside our animal studies, we’ve been working on identifying, repeating, and growing patterns. m88 sports betting app spotting patterns in nature, like animal stripes or seasonal migrations, to creating our own number and colour patterns, we’re developing a strong foundation in recognising order and prediction. Learning about patterns helps us see how things are organised in nature and prepares us for more complex math skills.

We’ve also been focusing on collecting and analysing data. We m88 sports betting app gathering information on various topics, such as class preferences. We’ve then created graphs and charts to display our findings, learning to look for trends and draw conclusions. Analysing data helps us make sense of information and develop critical thinking skills that are useful across many subjects.

It’s been an exciting term filled with discoveries, and we’re eager to share our knowledge about animals, habitats, patterns, and data with our m88 sports betting app and friends.

Mrs Jasmine Boehm

Year 1C Teacher

Secondary Insights

As we approach the final stretch of Term 4, I want to take a moment to reflect on the remarkable achievements and events that have marked this period. Teaching staff this term continue to plan teaching and learning experiences for our m88 sports betting app to finalise this year. Further to this, our Year 12 m88 sports betting app worked so diligently with their Year 12 examinations.

We are eagerly anticipating the official opening of our new Health and Physical Education Centre in early November. This state-of-the-art facility will not only enhance our HPE curriculum but will also support the beach volleyball courts and add an exciting new dimension to our sports offerings, enabling m88 sports betting app to engage in unique athletic opportunities that promote both teamwork and skill development.

Thank you to all parents who attended our Parent-Teacher Interviews earlier this term. These conversations are invaluable as they provide insights into student progress, growth, and areas for future development. Your continued support and engagement play a vital role in helping our m88 sports betting app excel and I encourage parents to reach out for further discussions if needed as we finalise this academic year.

We recently returned from a wonderful trip to Japan, where nine m88 sports betting app, along with staff members Mr Whaley and Mrs Skelton, experienced an enriching cultural exchange with our sister schools, Seibudai High School in Chiba and Kaisai International School in Kobe. The homestays fostered meaningful connections and a deeper appreciation of cultural diversity and I know that the memories and friendships created will last a lifetime.

We now look forward to our upcoming trip to China April 2025, for which more details m88 sports betting app provided shortly.

As we prepare for the conclusion of the term, I encourage m88 sports betting app to continue their diligent efforts and maintain focus across all learning experiences. The remaining weeks are a valuable time to consolidate learning and finish the year strongly.

Thank you m88 sports betting app for your continued commitment and collaboration. I look forward to celebrating a successful conclusion to the school year with you.

Mrs Julie-Anne Skelton

m88 sports betting app Secondary

Teaching and Learning - The Arts -m88 sports betting app

Our Year 7 Media Arts students have been exploring the world of photography and digital imaging. They have extended their skills in using the College's new DSLR cameras and editing their m88 sports betting app in Photoshop.

Students have been challenged to create a portfolioof m88 sports betting app representing their interpretation of the theme 'People, Places and Things'. This has provided scope for the students to experiment with landscape and nature photography, portraiture and action photography, or using our new light tents to take productor object photography.

The m88 sports betting app are also asked to consider the real-world applications for their photographs, and to propose how they plan to present and share their work with an audience.

Mr Christopher Borg

m88 sports betting app Faculty- Technologies

Teacher m88 sports betting app

Teaching m88 sports betting app-The Arts-Visual Art

It is wonderful to see the Art room continue to be a vibrant and busy creative space with many m88 sports betting app making use of their lunch time to drop in and work on their art.

Year 7 Visual Art m88 sports betting app are creating their own three-dimensional Mexican inspired Alebrijes using papier mâché and paint. They gained a broad understanding of traditional and contemporary Mexican art forms as well as an increased knowledge of different materials and techniques within the classroom.

Year 8 and 9 m88 sports betting app are making their own three-dimensional puppet. They are learning how to create different joining techniques to enable the puppet to move and are performing in front of an audience to present operational skills.

Year 10 Visual Art m88 sports betting app are exploring a Unit called ‘Symbolism in Art’ with a focus on the human skull. They were introduced to a range of traditional and contemporary artists who have focused on this theme. They need to demonstrate a variety of different applications and techniques to create a final artwork.

Following on from their recent incursion by the artist Tamara Armstrong, Year 11 m88 sports betting app continue to work on their experimental artworks for IA1.

Ms Caroline Barnard

m88 sports betting app Teacher

Teaching m88 sports betting app- The Arts -Music

In Year 7 Music, m88 sports betting app are studying a unit on Popular Music. During the unit, they explore the elements of music in the context of a wide range of repertoire.

In Year 8 and Year 9 Music, m88 sports betting app are studying a unit on “Music and Place”. ‘Music and Place’ focuses on Australian music, exploring traditional Aboriginal music and modern pop, and its links to Australian culture and heritage. m88 sports betting app explore the elementsof music in the context of a range of musical styles, as well as developing their performance and composition skills.

In Year 10 Music, m88 sports betting app are studying a unit called ‘Musical Horizons’. ‘Musical Horizons’ focused on playing Indonesian Gamelan music and creating a composition using Soundtrap software.

In Year 11 Music, m88 sports betting app have been studying a unit entitled, ‘Designs', which explores the following question; 'How does the treatment and combination of different music elements enable musicians to design music that communicates meaning through performance and composition?'

Dr Julia Pope

Head m88 sports betting app Arts

Teaching and Learning- Health m88 sports betting app

In this week's Health and Physical Education (HPE) lessons, m88 sports betting app participated in activities designed to improve physical fitness and develop an understanding of the different components that contribute to overall health. They explored how fitness is madeof various elements such as flexibility, strength, endurance, and balance.

Through a range of exercises, m88 sports betting app discovered how these components work together to keep the body fit and strong, while also reflecting on how to set personal fitness goals foreveryday life.

Mrs Leah Stone

m88 sports betting app Faculty -HPE

Teaching and Learning - Year 7 Excursion m88 sports betting app Mathema Gallery

On Thursday 31 October, the Year 7 m88 sports betting app took a trip to Ocean View, Queensland, to visit the Mathema Gallery. During this visit, m88 sports betting app were able to explore the binary system of numbers that is the mathematics for computers, search Pascal’s triangle to find connections to binary, follow the development of the abacus from Greece to Rome to Asia, learn calculating methods such as Napier’s rods, Lattice multiplication and logarithms using a slide rule and study the connection of weaving looms to computers.

They also explored the origins m88 sports betting app method we use to write numbers and learned about the mathematics used in our modern GPS.

The gallery showcases the mathematics m88 sports betting app early human civilisations including the Ancient Egyptians, Mesopotamians, and m88 sports betting app the Indus Valley and shows who were the first to use negative numbers and who had possibly the earliest zero.

They also explored the mathematics m88 sports betting app Early Chinese dynasties, as well as mathematical mysteries m88 sports betting app the Maya, Aztec, and Inca civilisations.

Mrs Sharon Rummins

m88 sports betting app Faculty - Mathematics

Operations in October

We have had an amazing month with Operations in Mathematics and how m88 sports betting app applies to all of our Teaching and Learning. Our amazing Head of Faculty for Mathematics has led the way. Being an effective teacher is one that comes with being current. Thank you Mrs Rummins!

Arts Production Update

The 2025 College Production preparation is well underway. The performances will be in mid-October at the Centre Beaudesert. Auditions have taken place. The talent this time round is outstanding! We have had m88 sports betting app from Year 4 through to Year 11 show us their theatrical best. Heroic heroes, evil villains and very helpful sidekicks!

m88 sports betting app Notice

We are really pleased that parents and m88 sports betting app are finding the Secondary pick-up area so convenient.

Unfortunately, we have recently received reports that m88 sports betting app are waiting for parents on areas of grass and garden that are the property of the Jimboomba House Restaurant. This has led to damage to several white border posts installed at the restaurant to aid with parking and safety.

Please do not direct your children to wait for you to pick them up in areas that are outside the restaurant. m88 sports betting app includes the mown lawns, steps, gardens and borders beyond the swamp tea tree copse just past the concrete waiting area.

I would also like to remind parents that the waiting area is not a pick-up point in itself. m88 sports betting app must be collected from the other (shed) side of the carpark, so as not to block entrance to other traffic, which causes congestion and safety hazards.

We appreciate your support in m88 sports betting app matter.

Uniform - Hats

I'd like to remind all families about the importance of sun protection, particularly given Australia’s uniquely strong UV exposure. Here at the College, we are dedicated to ensuring our m88 sports betting app’ safety while on campus, and wearing a hat outdoors is a key part of this protection.

Please note that, in response to the risks posed by prolonged UV exposure, Secondary m88 sports betting app who are found outside classrooms without a hat will no longer receive warnings. Instead, we will be implementing a system of immediate consequences to reinforce this essential habit. Detentions are being assigned at this time, and we encourage your support in helping your child remember to bring and wear their hat every day. This includes ensuring that your child has both sports and formal hats, and that their hats are labelled in such a way that the name is clearly visible. We do not recommend writing names on the labels, as these fade, fray, and are easily ripped off.

m88 sports betting app approach is part of our commitment to instilling responsibility and safeguarding student health, and we appreciate your partnership in m88 sports betting app important matter. Please feel free to reach out with any questions to ben.pope@hills.qld.edu.m88 sports betting app

Mr Ben Pope

m88 sports betting app Wellbeing

Social Sensory Area for Lower Primary m88 sports betting app

The social sensory area is designed specifically for our lower primary m88 sports betting app to provide them with a quieter, more structured place at lunch break. This special space provides a calm, structured environment where m88 sports betting app can engage in fun, skill-building activities with the support of a nearby adult.

This area was created to give our youngest learners a chance to practice and develop their social skills in a friendly, supportive setting. With a variety of activities available—including classic games like Twister, hands-on construction projects, drawing stations, and a selection of board games—m88 sports betting app are encouraged to explore, connect, and collaborate with their peers in a meaningful way.

Each activity in the social sensory area has been chosen to promote essential social skills such as sharing, taking turns, communication, and teamwork. An adult supervisor is always present to guide interactions and provide gentle support, ensuring that m88 sports betting app feel comfortable and confident as they engage with others.

The m88 sports betting app who attend enjoy having a variety of games and activities to choose from in a welcoming space, whether they’re building a tower, working on a group drawing, or playing a board game, m88 sports betting app are learning how to interact respectfully and build positive relationships.

If you have any questions or would like to know more about the social sensory area, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Thank you for your m88 sports betting app in making our school a welcoming, inclusive environment for all!

Mrs Tracy Ashbridge

m88 sports betting app Inclusive Education

EAL/D Student m88 sports betting app - Primary

I have had the pleasure of working with some of our EAL/D Primary m88 sports betting app this term, working with a Year 1-2 group, and then a 3-5 group. These incredible m88 sports betting app are working hard in class, and are learning in their second or even third language! Together we have been playing with language, looking at sentence patterns, parts of speech, and practicing conversational English. They have also been working with Mrs Hall in Inclusive Education as well, and Mrs Hall and I have seen some wonderful improvement in these children.

This week, I invited the Year 1-2 m88 sports betting app into our High School Preparation class. Together with Japanese intern Kazuaki, the m88 sports betting app participated in a conversation train! Changing 'stations' (partners) every few minutes, m88 sports betting app were able to speak to new people on a variety of topics. How wonderful to see m88 sports betting app from India, Japan, China and Korea sharing their thoughts while having fun!

Homestay in 2025

I will be looking for more homestay families in 2025. If you have a room available and would love to share your home with an international or interstate visitor, please reach out to me. I will have short-term and long-term homestay m88 sports betting app arriving, and I am predicting a busy 2025! Homestay is a culturally enriching experience for your family.

Year 12 Congratulations

I would like to say a personal congratulations and thank you to our departing Year 12 international and homestay m88 sports betting app. They have been incredible young people to work with. I admire their diligence and resilience as they have completed their studies away from their own support networks. I wish all the best to;

• CJ Steyn - South Africa
• Joshua Chan - Hong Kong
• Chester Tang - Hong Kong
• Saxxon Ford - Regional NSW
• Simon Doroshenko-Smith - Central QLD
• India Carroll - Far North QLD
• Georgia Theron - NT

Similarly, I would also like to thank their homestay families for their support and care of these m88 sports betting app;

• Sharp family
• McLachlan family
• Tate family
• Peters family
• Clark family
• Ogoti family
• Lee family

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Mrs Vanessa Newbery

m88 sports betting app International Programs

vanessa.newbery@hills.qld.edu.m88 sports betting app

As the golfing year draws to an end, it is both remarkable and rewarding to see many of our m88 sports betting app producing personal best performances with their scores.

Our youngest and smallest m88 sports betting app Sarang Kim has been shooting personal bests with regularity since breaking 100 for the first time on 1 August.

Two months later 2 October she broke through the 90-barrier, carding an 89 then recording two more personal bests before going around in m88 sports betting app week’s Wednesday game in yet another PB of 85.

Other m88 sports betting app have beenproducing their best rounds recently;Keeratikorn Sakdikornthanasiri 67 -4, Danny Lin 68 -3, Bryan Heng 69 -2, Taj Khinda 82, Hyunjong Lee 99, and Sosuke Teraya 104. It is rewarding and satisfying to see their improvement unfold and the confidence benefits to them are unmeasurable. It ishighly motivating for them to keep striving to improve.

Congratulations to m88 sports betting app Golf AlumniMirabel Ting and Ashley Lau who both recently competed in the LPGA Maybank Championship. Playing together in one of the later groups on the final day, they both carded -2 under par rounds of 70, with Mirabel finishing -12 and T12th and Ashley finishing -11 T18th place.

m88 sports betting app is atruly remarkable performance by both in a world class professional event on the richest and most competitive ladies golf tour in the world. Congratulations to the pair of you, fantastically well played.

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Upcoming General Meeting – November 12

Don’t miss our final meeting m88 sports betting app year! We’d love to see as many of you there as possible. It’s a perfectopportunity to find out what’s happening in the new year, to stay connected and involved with ourcommunity.

If you have any questions you’d like to raise that might need a bit of consultation or input fromstaff, please send them ahead of time to Mr Lynch or email secretary@hillspf.m88 sports betting app so we can addthem to the agenda and cover them in the meeting.

Of course, feel free to bring up any otherthoughts or questions m88 sports betting app night, too.

All discussions and outcomes m88 sports betting app the meeting will be shared with the community via our FacebookPage and on Parent Orbit.

m88 sports betting app Success

A big thank you to Mrs Joelle Parer and the Year 11 m88 sports betting app for their incredible effort in organising aspectacular Halloween night! Their hard work brought together an unforgettable event for staff,m88 sports betting app and parents alike.

A special shout-out to Hayley Neal for capturing amazing photos from the night, preserving thefun memories of m88 sports betting app "fang-tastic" evening!

m88 sports betting app

Congratulations to all m88 sports betting app who have been nominated for awards on Friday 15 November! Being recognised for outstanding achievements, whether academic, athletic, orcommunity-focused, is a testament to the hard work, dedication and community spirit of each nominee.

We’re incredibly proud of the integrity, compassion and diligence displayed by these m88 sports betting app, andthis awards ceremony is an opportunity to celebrate their remarkable accomplishments.

We’re especially excited to announce at the ceremony, the recipient of the Hills College P & FAward, recognising an outstanding student for their amazing contributions in our community, sowatch m88 sports betting app space!

m88 sports betting app Day for Year 12

Next Friday is also especially meaningful for our Year 12 m88 sports betting app, as it marks their final officialday of school. To honour this significant milestone, we invite Year 12parents to join in a cherishedtradition: the tunnel of support.

Following the awards ceremonies, family members, friends, teachers, and fellow m88 sports betting app will lineup to form a 'tunnel' through which our graduating m88 sports betting app will walk. It’s a symbolic and heartfelt
gesture, representing the collective pride and encouragement m88 sports betting app entire school community asthey embark on the next chapter of their lives.

The tunnel ceremony has become one of the most memorable moments of the school year, as itencapsulates our school spirit, unity, and the deep connections that have been fostered over theyears. We encourage Year 12 parents and community members to attend, celebrate, and help create atruly unforgettable send-off for our Year12 m88 sports betting app. Let’s show our graduating class that theyleave behind a legacy and a school that will always support them.

m88 sports betting app

Starting at the end of next week, our Year 11 m88 sports betting app, with the support of the P & F, are launchingone of their final fundraisers of the year – the Christmas Raffle!

A big shoutout to the family businesses who have generously donated prizes to make it m88 sports betting app happen– we couldn't do it without you!

The raffle is packed with a fantastic selection of prizes for m88 sports betting app ages, so be sure to grab a ticket orten if you’d like to be in the running. You’ll be helping our amazing future Year 12students with their fundraising efforts towards their formal next year.

m88 sports betting app Extravaganza

We’ll be hosting m88 sports betting app more fidget sale on Friday 22 November, bringing you a special edition offidgets that are Christmas-themed.

Whetheryou're a seasoned fidget fan or just in the mood for something new and exciting, there's a perfectfind waiting for you. So don't miss out on m88 sports betting app awesome selection of stress-busting toys andgadgets!

A Special Thanks to our m88 sports betting app

We’d like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Subway for their generous support during our Preporientation mornings.The cookies went down a treat and were a great ice-breaker as wewelcomed our new families and m88 sports betting app to our wonderful community.

We appreciate Subway's commitment to our school community and their thoughtful contributionsto our m88 sports betting app’ experience.

We’d also like to take m88 sports betting app opportunity to thank YOU, our incredible community for all your supportand generosity! Your contributions, enthusiasm, and involvement make everything we do possible.

From the m88 sports betting app and families to the local businesses and volunteers, each one of you plays avital role in making our events and initiatives such a success. We’re so grateful to be part of sucha warm and caring community. Thank you for making a difference!

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