Exceptional Teachers grow Exceptional Learners
Do you ever remember that teacher, you know the one who just got you. They seemed to be able to keep you engaged because they knew who you were, you mattered and were important. Perhaps they had a great sense of humour, they connected with you over something you liked or were good at, they were kind and understanding, could be firm and yet you still appreciated them. If you were lucky, you will have connected with at least one of these exceptional people in your lifetime and perhaps from time to time you will remember them and how they helped shape your life.
I truly believe that at TLC our students are blessed to engage with more than one exceptional teacher on their learning journey.
As a Drama and Dance teacher myself, you may be shocked to know that my favourite teacher will always be my Year 11 Biology teacher, Mrs Hunter. Her confidence, elegance and no-nonsense attitude was married with a deep knowledge of and passion for Science and brought out in me a desire to learn more. For me it wasn’t the content that I was learning that excited me or motivated me to want to learn, it was that I had a teacher who was truly interested in what she was sharing with her learners and that made me curious. Mrs Hunter’s passion for learning and engaging learners was what made me realise that being a learner was exciting. Who are the teachers in yours and your children’s lives who have and are making a difference?
Our TLCCA needs your help!
I cannot express how grateful we are at TLC for the support of our TLCCA. Their efforts to ensure the Second Hand Uniform Shop is available to support families, along with their presence at College events and support through sausage sizzles and community functions is a gift to the community.
A big shout out to all parents, carers and friends who have been available to support our TLCCA functions this year.
On behalf of the TLCCA can I ask you to consider how you might contribute to support their activities. Here are some ways:
- 11 August 2023: Wunya Café – parents and carers are needed to help distribute lunches in support of our Café staff who will be attending the 2023 Australian Education Awards as finalists in Best Co-Curricular Program (Culinary Club)
- TLCCA have funds available to spend and need more attendees at their meetings to help decide which College projects they should support
- Father's Day Stall present wrapping
- Turning sausages at upcoming events.
If you can assist in any way, please contact President Corrinne Britz (TLCCAPresident@thelakes.qld.edu.au ) or Renee Cairns-O’Neill (TLCCAVicePresident@thelakes.qld.edu.au). I know they will be grateful of your support no matter how big or small.
Every Blessing
Nicole Gregory | Principal