Blackthorn Kindy Kids Opening

After tireless months of planning and preparation, the Blackthorn Kindy Kids has been officially opened. The director of the Kindy, Mrs Debbie Vince , is excitedly waiting for the beginning of next term, when the first group of kindy kids will start lessons. The kindy is full for 2011 with enrollments being taken for 2012. Well done to all those involved with the establishment of this Early Learning Centre.

Primary School Cricket

The Primary School boys have just finished competing in the Interschool Cricket games. With many of the boys learning the game throughout the term, their skills have improved with each game they played. Thanks to Marnie for coaching and taking us to our games.

NQ Athletics

BTC athletes travelled to Townsville to compete in the NQ Athletics Trials.Primary School students competed on Tuesday with the Secondary School students competing on Wednesday. Primary students, Lily5th 800m, Sean 3rd high jump and Jessee 2nd 100m , 1st in the long jump, competed well. Jessee was selected in the NQ team to compete in the State Titles to be held in Townsville. The Secondary students also put everything into their performances. Zac won the long jump and 100m where he ran under the elusive 11 seconds to break the NQ record.Gemma (high jump) Thomas (hurdles) and Zac were selected in the NQ team to compete in the State titles. All athletes performed well with many placing within the top 5. Congratulations to all students. (More information on placings in the next BTC Briefing.)

Primary Softball Team

The Primary School softball team has grown from strength to strength throughout the softball season. The second round of competition saw the girls beating every school except one, with the highlight of their competition was beating the previously undefeated RHSS team. The girls were shouted Maccas ice-creams when they got double plays and three up-three down. Thanks to Gemma Hill , Mrs Cerqui and Mrs Smith for their advice, coaching and umpiring and to all our parent supporters. Congratulations to Madi and Lily for their selection in the Charters Towers softball team and Madi for making the 'possibles' team for NQ.

Year 10 Work Experience

Throughout work experience week, the Year 10 students were getting a taste of what it is like in the workforce. For some of them the experiences confirmed their aspirations for their future while for others it encouraged them to look further afield for their future job choices.