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Archbishop To Commission Glennie’s 14th Principal

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Archbishop To Commission Glennie’s 14th Principal

The Glennie School Council has officially appointed Ms Mary Anne Evans to the
position of Principal, a decision embraced by the student, staff and parent
community.

On Wednesday, 3rd March 2021, The Most Reverend Dr Phillip Aspinall, Archbishop of Brisbane will commission Ms Evans as the School’s 14th Principal at The Clive Berghofer Sports Centre.

Dignitaries, family, and Principals, both from local schools and the wider
Anglican Schools Commission community will be attending to support Ms Evans on this special occasion.

In addition to the ceremonial commissioning service, the Archbishop and School Captains, Kari Donaldson and Sandra Miller will give addresses, and Ms Evans will be presented with symbols and gifts uniquely representative of The Glennie School.

2021 is an exciting year, with Ms Evans and The Glennie School Council soon to unveil the new strategic plan – The Glennie School: A New Educational Era. The four strategic pillars of Educational Excellence, Sustainable Future, Character Development and a Connected Community will be underpinned by a fresh set of principles ensuring the Glennie Distinctive thrives for decades to come.

The Glennie School’s vision is to make an outstanding impact for the good of society through the quality of our teaching and leadership in education;
ensuring that every student reaches her full spiritual, physical and academic potential to become All She Can Be®”.

In an increasingly complex world where empowering women through education is paramount, our unique blend of academic excellence, character development and student care enables our students to approach their future with confidence, optimism and integrity,” Ms Evans says.

Submitted by:
Mrs Tracey Kessels
Development Officer – Marketing
246A Herries Street
Toowoomba Qld 4350
Australia
P: +61 7 4688 8888
W: www.glennie.qld.edu.au

 

Travelling Into The Toowoomba CBD?

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Travelling Into The Toowoomba CBD?

Russell Street (Victoria Street to Ruthven Street, Toowoomba) is closed to eastbound traffic from 14/02/2021 until further notice.

Traffic disruptions may occur during preparation for the Russell Streetscape upgrade. Signage and traffic management measures will be in place, as required.
The upgrade will provide new pavement and footpaths, a tree-lined centre median from Victoria Street to Ruthven Street, improved lighting and CCTV coverage, green space and street trees, public art and new street furniture.

The project will inject life into the street and help boost future economic development in our CBD. It’ll also provide a key connection to the emerging Railway Parklands precinct and Queens Park.

Single lane closures and traffic and pedestrian detours will be in place for the safety of pedestrians, motorists and construction workers. Traffic controllers and signage will be in place to direct pedestrians and motorists.

There will be disruptions to traffic flow in the area and we ask that you plan ahead for your trips and follow all signage.

To find out more please contact us or email the project team at russellstrefresh@tr.qld.gov.au.

The project is being completed in two stages:

  • February 2021 to October 2021: Victoria Street to Ruthven Street
  • February 2022 to October 2022: Ruthven Street to Neil Street.

The project is scheduled for completion in October 2022, weather permitting.

 

Good News For Chocolate-Lovers

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Good News For Chocolate-Lovers

Feeling bad about scoffing down all that Valentine’s Day chocolate? No need in future!

Food scientists from the University of Southern Queensland have teamed up with chocolate-makers to invent a healthier alternative, removing the guilt from our favourite pleasure.

Dominated by nutrient-rich, organic ingredients such as blueberries and macadamia nuts, the dark substitute is packed full of antioxidants. And it’s made right here on the Darling Downs.
The choc-contraption is the brainchild of Sarah Pozzebon who graduated from a Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Southern Queensland last year.

After months of research, her product finally came to fruition in late 2020. I wanted to keep my chocolate really natural so that’s why I chose organic blueberries as the main ingredient,” she said. They’re full of antioxidants which help the body to repair itself.”

While it might not replace a post-workout shake, Ms Pozzebon says a dark chocolate alternative is a healthier substitute for those looking for a sweet snack after hitting the gym.

It contains much larger amounts of cacao and less sugar than milk chocolate,” she said.

Trevor Smith, owner of Metiisto Artisan Chocolate where Ms Pozzebon’s chocolate is produced, said their cocoa is ethically and morally sourced – good for the body and the soul.

We source our cocoa from neighbouring countries, like the Solomon Islands, so we can guarantee that it’s been harvested without the use of forced, child or trafficked labour,” he said.

At just 20-years of age and with a food science degree up her sleeve, Ms Pozzebon is now looking to the future.
She hopes to secure a job as a product development expert in food manufacturing.

I want to develop more chocolates and continue experimenting with new flavours,” she said. I’m currently interning at Priestley’s Gourmet Delights in Brisbane.”

For those with a sweet tooth, you had better watch this space.

 

Aged Care Sector Unites

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Aged Care Sector Unites

Over the past two decades, successive governments have failed to act on more than 20 independent reports signaling the need for major reform in aged care. We cannot allow this to continue.

We all deserve to age in comfort and with dignity, wherever we live. Yet that right is being denied to some 1.3 million Australians who rely on our aged care system. Over a generation, the needs and expectations of our ageing parents and grandparents – and those who care for them – have exceeded the resources made available to them.

As a country, we are failing our older citizens. It’s time for change. It’s time to fight for a world-class, rights-based aged care system that meets the needs of older Australians now and into the future.

It’s time to care about aged care ….
Read More ….

 

Healthy Living On A Budget

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Healthy Living On A Budget

The Healthy Living on a Budget program provides participants with the power to make better lifestyle choices.

The AHM Team – Celia, Lynne and Margaret

This is our third year running this highly successful program in Toowoomba. It is a FREE PHN funded program and is open to all adults 18 – 80 years of age.Day:  Fridays starting March 5th for 6 weeks
Time:  11am til 1pm
Topics include:

Budgeting made simple
Growing your own veggie Garden
How to increase your physical activity on a budget
How to increase your physical activity on a budget
Cooking on a budget (singles and family) – Demonstration and lunch provided
Please email us at admin@ahdiabetes.com.au or call 4646 2530 to book your spot! Limited space available.

Submitted by:
Celia Innerarity
Accredited Practising Dietitian
AH Diabetes
11 Moffat Street Toowoomba, QLD, 4350.
PO Box 16117, Northpoint, QLD, 4350.
Phone: 07 4646 2530

 

TRC Update

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TRC Update


Winton – There At The Beginning Of QANTAS

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Winton – There At The Beginning Of QANTAS

When QANTAS was formed as a Queensland company on November 16 1920, Winton was recorded as the Registered Office. When QANTAS held its first meeting of the Board of Directors, it was held at the Winton Club. When QANTAS first approached a bank, it was the Bank of New South Wales in Winton.

Winton is celebrating the 100th Anniversary of that first QANTAS board meeting (and the solid support shown by Winton residents), on Wednesday 10th February, again at the Winton Club – still standing.

At 10am all are invited to the launch of the new book, WINTON AND THE QANTAS STORY.This 117 page book was written to help commemorate the Centenary of that first QANTAS Board meeting, held at the Winton Club on the 10th of February, 1921.

It takes the form of a self-drive around Winton, visiting sites of significance in the formation of QANTAS. Couple this with local QANTAS stories, historical photographs, maps, clippings from the newspapers of the day and background to one of the keys to the successful formation of QANTAS, (Winton’s McMaster family), and you will see why Sir Hudson Fysh, one of the QANTAS Founders, wrote: The idea of QANTAS was conceived in Cloncurry, born in Winton and grew up in Longreach. Another real OUTBACK Queensland success story.

The book will be officially launched by the Mayor of Winton, Gavin Baskett.

In the evening of Wednesday 10th February, again at the Winton Club, all are invited to witness a ‘radio play’ recreating the first QANTAS Board meeting, 100 years ago to the day. This play is being performed  in honour of all those Winton aviation pioneers of 100 years ago who contributed money for shares, legal advice, secretarial services, landing strips, business through joy rides and charters, hangar space for the aeroplanes and piloting skills brought home from World War I.

To this end, all ticket sale monies will be donated to Jessamine Place, helping to keep today’s pioneers at home in Winton. A presentation by Jessamine Place will form part of the evening. The Winton Club will operate a cash bar. $10 Tickets are on sale at the Winton Newsagency.

NOTE: Author Jeff Close resides at Hampton and travels to Winton several times a year. Jeff and Bente Moller run Rhonda’s Refits at 100 Taylor Street, Toowoomba. Get your copy of Winton – there at the beginning of QANTAS” through outbackbooks.info or over the counter at Rhonda’s Refits.

2021 Chronicle Lifeline Bookfest Cancelled

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2021 Chronicle Lifeline Bookfest Cancelled

Lifeline Darling Downs has sadly announced that due to the ongoing concerns regarding COVID-19 and concerns about being able to successfully manage large crowds, they have decided to cancel this year’s Chronicle / Lifeline Bookfest which would have occurred in early March 2021.

They have however set up a Bookfest Pop-Up Shop” at the Wilsonton Shopping Centre so that all avid readers can still bag a bargain and stock up on their reading supplies. The store is located at the Wilsonton Shopping Centre, in the old Dimmey’s store and is open Tuesday – Friday 9am to 4pm and Saturday 9am to 2pm.

With our concern for public health and the instability of the COVID-19 situation, we have had to make the difficult decision to cancel Bookfest this year. With over 10,000 visitors over two days social distancing would just be impossible to manage”, Lifeline Darling Downs CEO, Derek Tuffield OAM said.

The annual Chronicle /Lifeline Bookfest is a major revenue generator for the organisation therefore, we had to find an innovative way to help supplement the income stream and at the same time make these books available to the general public, by opening the temporary Bookfest Pop-Up Shop at Wilsonton Shopping Centre”, Mr Tuffield said. “Customers can fill up a standard Eco-bag for $15 with books, CDs, or DVDs.”

As with all Lifeline stores and offices, customers are required to adhere to current social distancing rules and hand sanitiser is available in-store. EFTPOS continues to be the preferred payment method.

For all Lifeline shop locations and individual trading hours visit https://bit.ly/2Vx0S2X or call 1300 991 443.

 

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