Issue 31 – 13 October 2016
PRINCIPAL
At last week’s assembly I had the pleasure of awarding to a number of teachers the National Excellence in
Teaching Awards (NEiTA) for Inspirational Educators. This was an opportunity for our school community
to publicly recognise and encourage our teachers. NEiTA is the only independent national awards program
where nominations are received only from community members - that is, school parents and grandparents,
the P and F, School Council, and Student Representative Council members. Nominated teachers receive a
congratulatory NEiTA Certificate of Nomination and become eligible for NEiTA State and National
Awards.
Congratulations to those members of staff who received nominations this year:
 Mrs Kelly Alford
 Ms Teagan Davidson (on maternity leave)
 Mrs Nan Dodd
 Mrs Janice Emmett
 Ms Kirsty Findlater (now Mrs Krynauw)
 Mrs Jess Fumar
 Ms Melissa Garbutt
 Mr Brad King
 Ms Trish Kirkpatrick
 Ms Alina Layton
 Mr Tom McCormick
 Mr John O’Sullivan Williams
 Miss Lauren Richards
 Miss Jacqui Smith
 Mrs Georgina Stevenson
We have received the following advice from the Queensland Police addressing the latest craze ‘Here come
the Clowns’. I have reproduced it entirely for your information.
Here come the clowns – Advice for Children
Over the past few weeks the emergence of the US based clown craze ‘Here come the clowns’ has begun to
cause concern for school children around the nation. I know in my household the myths and worries have
been increasing.
It is important for parents to address these myths and concerns in their children to not allow them to
perpetuate.
The craze originated in the USA following the movie ‘It’. There is a long history of You Tube pranks showing
adults dressed as clowns terrorising unsuspecting passers-by. It is important to remind your children that this
is exactly what the craze is; they are pranks. Performed by people to scare others and gain some notoriety
for doing such. They are often video recorded so that they can be uploaded on social media.
Several social media accounts have been established to document ‘sightings’. Hence the pranksters are
aiming to find their place on these pages. These sights are also documenting exaggerated stories, which can
cause fear in the community.
In most cases, particularly in Australia, there is no intent to cause physical harm to their victim. However,
these acts would certainly cause distress to victims.
It is timely to remind your children about personal safety.
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Always advise an adult where you are going.
Try to travel in groups of two or more.
Clown Pranks are most likely to occur after dark, hence, walk in well-lit areas and be aware of your
surroundings.
Avoid wearing head phones if alone. These will diminish your situational awareness.
Trust your instincts. If something feels wrong or makes you feel uneasy, take an alternative course
of action.
Tell a trusted adult about anything worrying you or making you feel uneasy. This way concerns can
be elevated and managed.
The second area of concern is that some young people may be tempted to take part in such pranks.
Please remind your young person that these acts are considered illegal, particularly if weapons (even fake
ones) are used to cause harm. Young people may find themselves in a great deal of trouble with the Police
should they take part in such acts. Parents please talk to your young ones about the consequences of such
acts.
Kristy O’Neil
Crime Prevention Coordinator
North Brisbane District Crime Prevention
Ros Curtis
Principal
DEPUTY PRINCIPAL
SPEECH NIGHT
The St Margaret’s Speech Night is a significant event in our calendar. It is compulsory for all students in
Years 5 to 12 to be present and we welcome parents to join us in acknowledging and celebrating the
academic and extra-curricular achievements of 2016. Speech Night is always a beautiful evening of
celebration and fine performances delivered by our music students.
Information detailing arrangements for rehearsals and the big event will be sent out closer to the time.
Ticketing
This year we are again using the QPAC online booking site for ticketing. Bookings will be open for Year 12
parents towards the end of the month and a week later it will open to all parents. Parents will be given
exact dates when they become available. Invited guests will receive their tickets in the post.
Please note that all students will receive their tickets at school and therefore you will not need to book
seats for your daughters.
Live Streaming of Speech Night
Parents unable to travel to Brisbane to attend Speech Night and our Year 10 Exchange Students currently
overseas may again view the proceedings through our Live Streaming broadcast. The live stream
commences at 6pm to allow viewers to connect early before the commencement of proceedings. More
details will be sent closer to the event.
Kim Cohen
Deputy Principal
CHAPLAIN
The Annual Pet Blessing last Sunday morning was absolutely wonderful! So many furry friends and a very
brave lizard came to enjoy the love.
This year, the Pet Blessing was combined with the new Young Families Service which is held each month at
9am on a Sunday. The next Young Families Service will be on Sunday 13 November, 9am in the School
Chapel.
Remember, if you are considering baptism (Christening) for your children or other family members, don’t
hesitate to contact me on 3862 0716.
Upcoming Services
Wednesday 19 October: Years 9/10 Chapel, 9:50am
Sunday 30 October: Eucharist, 5pm
Thursday 3 November: Final Year 12 Boarders’ Service, 7am
Sunday 6 November: Eucharist, 5pm
Sunday 13 November: Young Families Service, 9am
St Mark’s Anglican Church, Clayfield
St Mark’s annual Arts and Crafts Festival 2016 is on again, from 4 - 6 November.
Opening Night: Friday 4 November, 7:30pm
Join us for wine and light refreshments, Pre-ordered Tickets cost $20. Please call 3862 2221 to purchase or
purchase at the door for $25
Open All Weekend
$5 Admission includes Devonshire Tea
Saturday 5 November: 9:00am to 5:00pm (St Margaret’s Senior Choir will be performing)
Sunday 6 November: 10:15am to 1:00pm
Great raffle Prizes drawn at 1:00pm Sunday
Please see the attached flyer for further information.
Reflection
Source of Life and Love, we offer this final school term to you –
May its challenges be met with determination
May its joys be welcomed and shared
May the moments of wonder and awe be celebrated
May our friendships remain strong and courageous …
Source of Strength and Hope, we offer to you our St Margaret’s Community –
For each student
For each staff member
For each parent
For each sibling
For all …
We ask for a realisation of community in all we do
We ask for a sense of pride in each other and ourselves
We ask for the wisdom to journey alongside those who are different, those who are challenging and those
who are negative …
God of our Past, Present and Future, we give to you this time, these words and our thoughts unspoken.
Amen.
May your days be peace-filled,
The Reverend Nicki Colledge
Chaplain
BOARDING
We had a very special night in the Boarding House this week. Year 11 girls who wish to be selected for
leadership roles in 2017 gave a speech to the entire Boarding School in Eton Hall. Our nominees were
given the choice of topics such as “What makes you proud to be a Boarder?”, “If there was an issue in the
Boarding House, how would you approach it if you were Captain?” or “If you sent your daughter to
St Margaret’s Boarding in the distant future what changes would you like to see?”
One by one these girls stood proudly in front of their boarding sisters and spoke with such confidence and
love for their life as a boarder. These positive presentations from the Year 11s certainly got Year 12s
feeling emotional and definitely captured the attention of their younger audience as everyone was reminded
about what a special community we are.
“To me, a Maggie’s boarder is a girl who has been given an amazing opportunity to make friendships which
last a life time…” Victoria Meppem
“I’ve found being a Maggie’s boarder, whether you like it or not, you become outgoing, confident and
accepting of everyone.” Jessica Curran
“This little family that we have in this Boarding House makes me immensely proud, as I know that we have
a bond that no one else in this school community has.” Susanna Lehman
“A few things which come to mind when thinking about what makes me proud to be a boarder are the
connections with the House Mothers and staff. They care about every single one of us…” Zara Warby
“… we will always band together to stick up for each other and this is the main component of what makes
me so proud to be a boarder.” Lucy Arnott
“All I hope for in my leadership next year is to better your experience within the Boarding House by being
approachable, encouraging and supportive.” Lucy McGilvray
“… spending the past three years here in the city has taught me many things about life and has helped me
grow as a person.” Wilby Waugh
“I want to be able to be a part of each girls’ boarding journey to make it as smooth as possible…”
Lauren Butler
“… I would encourage, motivate, sympathise and respect all Maggie boarders, with leadership title or not.”
Rose Kettle
“I have worked out that it is the most genuine qualities within a person that produce the most effective
leader.” Ella Pearson
We would like to thank all the girls who spoke about their desire to lead and ‘give back’ to our community
through either Boarder Captain or Boarder Prefect for their inspiring words.
Dimity Harris
Deputy Head of Boarding
DEAN OF STUDIES
Last week, I made a promise to myself that every Sunday I would sit down and read the paper. In a previous
eNews article I wrote about the importance of being still and this is my attempt at listening to my own
advice. So after an exciting Pet Blessing with Reverend Nicki College and Monty Steven (my dog) it was my
moment to be still. As you are aware the Sunday paper is full of interesting and not so interesting
information. However, there was one article that really spoke to me on Sunday. It was an article written by
Kathleen Noonan called “Navigating life’s radar”. In this article she questioned as to why humans we have
not been able to devise a product for our lives like the BoM (Bureau of Metrology website)?
She went on to explain that in her household like in many of ours I am sure, the phrase “Check the BoM”
has been used. The BoM is a very useful tool to seek out warnings, forecasts, advice and general
information about what the weather is doing so we can plan our upcoming activities. How helpful would
this be? Being able to know what is around the corner in our life? In my job I spend a lot of time putting
processes in place to help the girls to plan for what is next. With assessment calendars, curriculum
documents, feedback, meetings, data analysis, reports and the list could go on. However, this article
reminded me that in all planning can actually disrupt the present. Kathleen Noonan in her article quoted
Marcus Aurelius who said “Never let the future disturb you”, and this really made me reflect about how we
do spend so much time looking for and planning for what is next rather than learning from and living in the
now.
Fast forward to Monday afternoon, last lesson of the day and I am with my Year 9 Literacy class. After a
lesson on punctuating dialogue in stories, we had some time to reflect on the goals we set for our learning
at the beginning of Term 3. As a class we discussed how we are travelling and put some more plans in place
to guide our learning journey. However, it was at this point that the profoundness of Kathleen Noonan’s
article hit me. As much as we, as a school and you as parents, try to assist the girls to forecast for the ‘what
next’, it is important to remember that the future and its events can be uncertain. We need to continue to
develop in our girls the need to embrace and own their own learning and not let the future (assessment)
disturb the present as it is in the casual moments of life the best learning occurs. Therefore, it is important
for us as educators and parents to hand over the reins of learning to the people to whom the journey
belongs. Let them guide and forecast, make mistakes and fail, celebrate and succeed and love learning for
learnings’ sake.
Nicole Devlin
Dean of Studies
DEAN OF STUDENTS
Mental Health Week
Over the past couple of weeks, the Secondary school students have been involved in a variety of
workshops to celebrate National Mental Health Week. Each year across Australia, Mental Health Week
provides an opportunity for our community to acknowledge and reflect upon mental health, to raise
awareness of mental health issues, and to reduce stigma around mental health. The goal of Mental Health
Week is to encourage people to share what mental health really means to them at an individual, community
and corporate level.
Students in Years 10, 11 and 12 attended a mental health talk presented by James Peterson from
breakingFree, a mental health charity with a focus on educating and encouraging people to live mentally
healthy lifestyles, and to put their mental health first. The presentation was centred on eight lifestyle
changes/tips that improve overall mental health and reduce the chance of developing a mental illness.
Students in Years 7, 8 and 9 attended mental health talks presented by myself with a focus on
understanding mental health from a continuum perspective. The students also gained knowledge about the
fundamentals of what is mental health and mental illness. The mental health talk was formed in collaboration
with Helene Pallot (Registered Nurse, Health Centre) and Sandra Johnson (Pastoral Care Coordinator,
Boarding).
The Years 8, 9 and 10 students also attended a mindfulness and movement workshop presented by
Christine Lea Powell from Calm Classrooms. Calm Classrooms offers a framework based on positive
psychology, including mindfulness, movement and growth mindset meditation techniques. The session
incorporated a 5-step process: ground, breathe, move, unite and restore to equip students with simple
methods to manage their physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. The students were taught about some
of the positive effects of yoga and meditation on the brain. The session concluded with a short meditation
combined with calming sounds generated from crystal singing bowls.
Sharon Stone
Student Counsellor
Student Leadership Process
This week, students in Years 4 - 12 had the pleasure of listening to six fine young women present their
School Captain’s Speech. Each girl should be commended on firstly having the confidence and courage to
put their name forward and secondly for their outstanding presentations. It must be made clear that
student leaders at St Margaret’s go through a leadership process, which includes student and staff voting
and interviews. Short listed School Captains are then interviewed by a panel consisting of Ms Curtis, myself
and the Head of Year 11, Mrs Lishman. We look forward to announcing the School’s Student Leadership
Team for 2017 on Assembly, Wednesday 27 October 2016.
Immunisations
Years 7 and 8 HPV3 Immunisations will take place on Wednesday 19 October from 1pm in Eton Hall. Class
teachers will escort the students at the end of Lesson 3 to Eton Hall.
Please note the following information regarding immunisations:
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ALL students are to have a cup of cordial following their immunisation
Students are to remain in the recovery area for a minimum of 15 minutes post immunisation
Students MUST sit where the nurse directs them
Students are to sit quietly in the recovery area
Students must bring their lunch with them
Day girls are to take their record slip home for their parent or guardian
Boarders are to take their record slip directly to the Health Centre
Should you have any queries, please contact Mrs Vandreike on 07 3862 0871.
Nikki Townsend
Dean of Students
SAFE SCHOOLIES 2016
Do you have a student who wants to go to Schoolies in 2016 or 2017? If so, come along to a free Parents
and Students seminar being held by Police on helping your school leavers to experience a Safe Schoolies.
There will be guest speakers on hand to provide a variety of information and to answer any questions you
may have.
Date: Wednesday 19 October 2016
Time: 7pm
Venue: Sky Lounge, Kedron Wavell RSL, Hamilton Road Chermside
Cost: FREE
Light refreshments will be provided.
Due to limited vacancies and catering BOOKINGS are ESSENTIAL. To Book or for further information
please call 3632 2380.
This event is being run by North Brisbane District Police Crime Prevention Unit
and is supported by Blue Light Qld.
PRIMARY
As we begin to progress through Term 4, planning for two upcoming significant events, Speech Night for
Years 5 and 6 students and End of Year Celebration for Prep to Year 4 students, is underway.
Speech Night will be held on Tuesday 15 November, 7:00pm at QPAC and is a wonderful celebration
acknowledging the girls who have excelled academically, commending those who have worked to their
potential and congratulating those who have achieved in the sporting and cultural arena.
The process for calculating academic awards is listed on pages 11 and 12 of the Primary School Parent
Handbook which is also available on the School website. Other Awards presented on this evening include:
Sport Awards
 The Biggs Trophy for Best All-round Sports Girls
 The Julie Kaeser Trophy for Most Consistent Effort in Primary School
 The Twelve9teen Sports Medicine Award for Commitment and Integrity
 Junior, Intermediate and Senior Swimming / Athletics Champions
 Outstanding Contribution to Primary Sport
Music Prizes
 Outstanding Contribution to Music
 The Excellence in Music Award
 Years 5 and 6 Band, String and Choral Awards
 Music Support Group Award for Commitment and Effort
Year 6 Special Awards
 The Susan Wilson Memorial Honours Prize
 The May Alcorn Memorial Honours Prize
 The Leila Hair Memorial Honours Prize
 The Shirley Andrew Memorial Prize
 The Alessandra Hall Citizenship Prize
Year 6 Awards (announced at Speech Night)
 Past Staff Association - all round effort
 Archbishop Prize - improvement across all endeavours
 Primary Proximate Accessit to the Dux of St Margaret’s Anglican Girls School
 Primary School Dux
Recipients for prizes will be announced at the Prize Reading Assembly to be held in the Philip Harris Sports
Centre on Monday 31 October at 9:50am.
Speech Night is compulsory for all students in Years 5 and 6. Students who will be recipients of awards and
members of the chorale are required to wear a white Church dress; other students may choose to wear
their middy or a white Church dress. The Church dress is available for hire through the School Supplies
Shop. Years 5 and 6 parents will be notified in the near future about details for obtaining tickets to this
evening and if a white Church dress is required.
Speech Night is an opportunity to celebrate the school as a community, and this event certainly enhances
each student’s sense of belonging and connectedness to the school.
On Friday 25 November girls in Prep to Year 4 will have the opportunity to celebrate their achievements
for the year. Students in Prep to Year 2 will be awarded a book for their hard work throughout the year.
Students in Years 3 and 4 will be acknowledged with a certificate identifying a particular Key to Success
(Confidence, Getting Along, Persistence, Organisation and Resilience) which is relevant to that child. In
addition, some girls will receive ‘Conscientious Effort’ awards. (See page 12 of the Primary Parents
Handbook.)
In between these presentations students will also share their talents. The Prep students will perform a
Nativity Play with the students in Years 1, 2 and 3 as the choir for the play. Year 4 will sing in recognition
of the last time they will attend the P-4 Celebration. Amati Strings will also perform. I look forward to
celebrating with students, family and friends. Whilst it is wonderful for students to have their efforts
acknowledged at these two events, each student should be proud of her results if she has worked
throughout the year to achieve her personal best.
Angela Drysdale
Head of Primary
SCHOOL SUPPLIES SHOP
Please note the altered trading hours for the School Supplies Shop on Monday 17 October 2016 (Student
Free Day) are 1:30pm - 6:00pm.
For any further information, please call 3862 0776.
Terisa Arnold
Coordinator - School Supplies Shop
MUSIC
The Sound of Music - Auditions
Thank you to everyone who auditioned for the upcoming production of The Sound of Music. Over 120
students auditioned and all girls are to be congratulated on their outstanding efforts. Unfortunately, we can
only accept a cast size of approximately 60 which means a number of students will not be able to
participate this time. A cast list has been placed up outside the Drama Room with the list of girls accepted
into the production. We hope that those who missed out will consider becoming involved in our 2019
production. Well done to all girls on their efforts.
Music Fest Performances
A number of our ensembles will be performing as part of the annual Music Fest program held each year.
Music Fest provides the opportunity for students to not only perform and receive feedback on their
performance, but also hear ensembles from other schools around Brisbane. Letters with further details can
be viewed by clicking on the ensembles below. Please sign the permission form (if applicable) and return as
soon as possible. The times for upcoming performances are as follows:
Elayne Jones Percussion Ensemble: Sunday 16 October, 1:19pm at Mansfield State High School
Wind Ensemble: Monday 17 October, 3:28pm at Iona College Performing Arts Centre
Wind Symphony: Monday 17 October, 4:34pm at Iona College Performing Arts Centre
Stradivari Strings: Wednesday 19 October, 7:00pm at Iona College Performing Arts Centre
Amati Stings: Saturday 22 October, 4:59pm at Iona College Performing Arts Centre
Year 5 Band: Tuesday 25 October, 10:40am at Iona College Performing Arts Centre
Sculthorpe String Quartet Performance
On Friday 14 October 2016, the Sculthorpe String Quartet and Charlotte Lisle have been invited to
perform at The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists’ (RANZCR) 2016 Annual
Scientific Meeting, to be held at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre. The girls will perform
the Australian and New Zealand national anthems along with a special selection of repertoire. This is an
exciting opportunity for the girls and we wish them all the best.
Mother’s Union Performance
Best wishes to Rena Mori (Year 8) and Akari Komoto (Year 7) who have been invited to provide a musical
performance next Tuesday 18 October at a special Mother’s Union event at the Mercure Hotel celebrating
their 110th year. This is a very prestigious event with the Queensland Governor and Archbishop in
attendance. The girls will present a special performance that I know all in attendance will enjoy!
Music Support Group
The next meeting will be on Tuesday 1 November 2016 at 5:00pm in the Primary Music Room
(Chaseley). All welcome to attend!
Brad King
Head of Co-curricular Music
SPORT
ACHPER Women in Sport Breakfast
On Wednesday morning I was privileged to attend the 25th ACHPER
Women in Sport Breakfast, along with our eight Australian representatives
and Sports Captains. The breakfast is focused on engaging women and girls
in physical activity, as well as celebrating Queensland’s amazing sports
women and girls. It provides an opportunity for the girls to hear from role
models, connect with other competitive athletes and raise the profile of
girls in sport.
The guest athletes were Clare Polkinghorne, Olympian and current Captain of the Matilda’s Football team
with 91 caps and 7 goals. Clare is also a local captaining the Brisbane Roar W-League having played 8
seasons leading the team to two premierships. Maddison Keeney, a silver medallist at the Glasgow
Commonwealth Games and also part of the Rio Olympic campaign competing in the synchronised diving,
bringing home a bronze medal. Laura Clemesha a Queensland Firebird and member of the team during
their two premierships wins. These athletes, along with Pauline Harvey-Short and Professor Doune
Macdonald, gave the girls an insight into the advances that have been made for women and girls
participating in sport. It was a wonderful morning.
QGSSSA Athletics
This Friday, Mr Brown along with Captains, Olivia Millard and Alexandra Clements, will lead our team to
the 2016 QGSSSA Athletics Carnival. The core of the team have trained consistently and are looking
strong across several age groups. As ever it will come down to a little luck through the relay changes and
girls achieving some personal bests on the day. The St Margaret’s Spirit will be at full force with the
compulsory supporters of Years 9 and 11 cheering our team on.
Over the first weekend of Term 4 sport the girls competed in the Queensland Schools Touch Football
Knockouts and the Schools Athletics Knockouts. The Touch Football girls had a successful campaign
winning many matches through their rounds. Unfortunately, they didn’t quite secure enough wins to
progress through to the final round on Sunday. Thank you to Mrs Kirsty Krynauw and the coaches for
putting together a successful opportunity for the girls.
It was a very long and hot day at Athletics and the girls performed well with some personal best
performances in preparation for QGSSSA this Friday. The Junior girls finished 9th, Intermediate 2nd and the
Opens 4th. Good luck to the girls in the Intermediate team who will head to the Nationals in Canberra in
December.
On Monday of this week the St Margaret’s Golf team played in the final round of the Intercollegiate Golf.
The girls battled hard against tough opposition improving significantly from 2015 to only miss winning the
competition by half a point. Isabelle Simpson was selected into the All Collegiate Team and finished with
the lowest score across the four rounds. Congratulations to Katerina Marshall, Georgia Marshall and
Isabelle Simpson on their successful season.
Last week I announced that Charlotte Preston had missed out on selection in the U17 outdoor Queensland
Netball team. I am pleased to share with the community that Charlie has been selected in the Queensland
U17 Indoor Netball team with a personal goal of being selected in the Australian team that will tour South
Africa later in the year.
Nicky Barrie
Head of Sport
BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Kokopod Chocolate Venture
A group of Year 9 and 10 Business students have been working to create a gourmet chocolate product in
collaboration with local entrepreneur and artisan chocolate producer, Brigid Woolnough from Kokopod.
The group will be offering an exclusive opportunity to sample the Raspberry and Honeycomb bar on
Tuesday 18 October, during morning tea and lunch. The product will then be available to purchase through
Flexischools for $12 a bar or 3 bars for $30 with all profits being donated to a charity selected by the
group.
We will then join Kokopod at The Good Food and Wine Show held at the Brisbane Convention and
Exhibition Centre from Friday 28 until Sunday 30 October to promote and sell our special bar to the
public. If you are attending the Show, please visit the Kokopod stall and take the opportunity to support
our young entrepreneurs by enjoying some chocolate!
Emily Labinsky
Secondary Teacher
GO CLUB WORKSHOP
Sunday 9 October saw a group of 14 girls learning and playing Go, and using laser cutter technology to
create their own equipment. Much fun - and sushi - was had by all, with the day culminating in a knockout
tournament. Yolanda Hunt (Year 7) takes home the first St Margaret’s 9x9 Go Trophy after defeating Via
Lim (Year 12) in the final.
A big thanks to Steve Rowe and Jessica Rowley for their help on the day.
Anyone interested in joining Go Club should email Mr Carson: [email protected].
Claudia Tomkins v Lillith Bartlett
Tournament Final
Yolanda Hunt v Via Lim
Ryan Carson
Secondary Teacher
SCIENCE
ConocoPhillips Science Experience
Students in Year 9 have been emailed information regarding this wonderful opportunity to attend a 4-day
Science camp at one of Brisbane’s universities in the January holidays. Sponsorship is available so the girls
have been asked to contact me before 14 October if they wish to apply. Please visit
https://www.scienceexperience.com.au/ for more details.
Robotics Club
The Robotics Club will commence after school next Tuesday 18 October in E102. All students from Years
5 - 12 are welcome to join.
Trish Kirkpatrick
Head of Faculty - Science (Acting)
VISUAL ART
Artwork of the Month - October
The ‘Artwork of the Month’, chosen by our Art Captains,
Charlotte Bakker-Meyers and Via Lim, is by Year 9 Visual Art
student Bridie Hunter. “Bridie’s beautiful painted mandala is
masterfully set out and designed. This level of skill is a huge
achievement for a Year 9 student. The detail of the fruits and
flowers, in particular the pomegranates, are perfectly depicted.
Bridie has demonstrated her skills in all elements of art and has this
stunning artwork as a result.”
smART Club - Term 4 2016
The last smART Club activity for 2016 begins next Wednesday afternoon, 18 October, from 3:30-5:00pm
in the Art room (V103), and is fun and free. What better way to wind down for the year making Christmas
decorations for a great cause? The decorations will be displayed at St Augustine’s Church for the
Racecourse Road Christmas Festival.
It is open to all Secondary students in Years 7-12 and is free to attend. Please click here to download the
enrolment form.
Lisa Smith
Visual Art Coordinator
DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY OFFICE
Professional Women’s Network – Thursday 20 October 2016
Buy your tickets now! RSVPs close Monday 17 October.
Please click here to book!
P&F General Meetings
P&F General Meetings are held at 6:30pm in the Arts
Centre Foyer. All are welcome and encouraged to attend
these friendly meetings.
St Margaret’s P&F Association
Next Meeting: Monday 31 October 2016
OLD GIRLS’ ASSOCIATION AND ALUMNI
OGA Annual Brunch - Sunday 23 October 2016
To purchase tickets or for any enquiries about this event please contact Jan Moody, President of the
OGA Association: 07 3268 6220, mobile 0418 758 403 or email: [email protected]
or Anne Muggleton: 07 3720 8939, mobile 0429 629 446 or email: [email protected]
Lu Wishart
Director of Development and Community
CAREERS
QUT
Upgrading programs at QUT
Many students are worried that they may not receive the OP or rank they need to get into their chosen
course. Now is the time for them to investigate entry programs that may provide bonus OPs/ranks, as well
as courses they can use to upgrade in case they miss out on their preferred course.
QUT International applications
International students studying Year 12 in Australia submit applications to QUT through QTAC. From late
October, international students will receive offers, conditional on meeting course requirements, from QUT
Australian Catholic University
Early Achievers' Program - Applications Now Open!
At ACU we recognise that students have more to offer than just their academic results. Our Early
Achievers’ Program (EAP) considers the contribution school leavers have made to their communities
through their school, workplace, local organisation or cultural and religious groups. One of the biggest
benefits of the program is that successful applicants receive an offer well ahead of the usual tertiary
admissions announcements.
EAP applications are now open and will close on 17 October, with outcome advice issued by the end of
November. For more information visit: http://www.acu.edu.au/study_at_acu/alternative_entry/early_entry
The University of Queensland
UQ Academic Scholarships Now Open
The University of Queensland's Academic Scholarship program is now open for 2016. UQ's Academic
Scholarship program aims to reward the achievements of outstanding school leavers. Applications for
students commencing in 2017 will close on Friday 31 October 2016. Late applications will not be
considered.
https://scholarships.uq.edu.au/program/uq-academic-scholarship-program
2017 Indigenous Science Scholarship Now Open
Applications are now open for the 2017 Indigenous Science Scholarship at The University of Queensland.
The scholarship will assist indigenous students with the costs of tuition fees, books and study expenses,
accommodation and basic living expenses while studying science at The University of Queensland.
Applications will close on Friday 21 October 2016. Find out more and download an application form
here: https://scholarships.uq.edu.au/scholarship/indigenous-science-scholarship
UQ and QTAC offers for 2017
With recent changes to the QTAC process UQ may make offers of admissions to Year 12 applicants from
Wednesday 21 December 2016. The major offer round for Semester 1, 2017 remains as Monday 16
January 2017; however, UQ may make limited early offers in some programs. This will not include high
demand programs such as Medicine, Physiotherapy, Dentistry, Vet Science or Midwifery (or related dual
programs).
Applicants for the Bachelor of Music (Honours) may receive offers from Friday 18 November 2016 at the
earliest.
Please check the QTAC website for more details.
http://www.qtac.edu.au/key-dates---fees/course-offer-dates
2017 UQ Enhanced Studies - applications are now open
Current Year 11 students are invited to apply for UQ’s Enhanced Studies Program (ESP). ESP provides
students with an opportunity to extend their studies by completing a university subject in Semester 1 of
Year 12. Students can select from over 40 courses including maths, psychology, accounting, business
management, history, languages, music, and tourism. Some external and flexible delivery courses are also
available.
Students who study an ESP course, do not pay tuition fees. ESP students enjoy the benefits associated with
being a UQ student, including access to UQ libraries, student services, guest lectures, and use of UQ’s
extensive sporting facilities. In addition, students who successfully complete ESP will receive one bonus
point (1-99 scale) towards their university entrance rank through UQ’s Bonus Rank Scheme. Students who
later enrol in a relevant UQ program may receive credit for their completed course. Students are
encouraged to view the ESP website for further information and eligibility criteria. Applications close
Monday 31 October 2016 at 11:59pm.
ANU - Flexible Vertical Double Degree
A Bachelor and a Master degree in one study program - graduate with two qualifications. ANU has
pioneered the Flexible Vertical Double Degree to give you a head start with a Master degree to gain
knowledge, skills and experience that can equip you to work across a broad range of roles and
organisations, anywhere in the world. Here are some examples of the Flexible Vertical Double Degree
programs available:
You love music and want a career in the music industry... Bachelor of Music/Juris Doctor
You want to make a difference in people's lives... Bachelor of Science/Master of Public Health
You're fascinated by the cultures of our regional neighbours... Bachelor of Art History and
Curatorship/Master of International Relations
More information is available at: http://www.anu.edu.au/study/study-options/vertical-double-degrees
Endeavour College of Natural Health is offering up to five scholarships for Secondary school leavers
who are seeking a career in the natural health and wellness sector. This is for students that are looking to
commence full-time study in 2017 at any one of our six campuses around Australia.
The recipients of these scholarships will have the ability to act as a student role model and college
ambassador to promote Endeavour's courses to school leavers.
Successful applicants will have the first year of their tuition covered by Endeavour for their study in any of
Endeavour's Bachelor of Health Science degree programs in Naturopathy, Nutritional and Dietetic
Medicine, Acupuncture, and Myotherapy, and our online Bachelor of Complementary Medicine.
Applications close Monday 28 November 2016.
To apply: http://www.endeavour.edu.au/?mc_cid=6357ba0659&mc_eid=4f5f24f1fd
UQ College: Intensive Four Week Prerequisite Courses
UQ College will deliver prerequisite courses in Math B, Chemistry or Biology in intensive mode over a four
week period from Tuesday 22 November - Saturday 17 December 2016 at St Lucia Campus.
Successful completion of these courses will satisfy the prerequisite requirements in Math B, Chemistry or
Biology at The University of Queensland and other universities. Results will be available to be used in
applications for the January 2017 QTAC Offer Round:
http://www.uqcollege.edu.au/programs.php
After the release of OP results
UQ: OP Results Advice Night www.uq.edu.au/opresults
 Monday 19 December 2016
 4:00pm - 7:00pm
 UQ Centre (St Lucia)
QUT: Real Decisions https://www.qut.edu.au/study/events/real-decisions
 QUT Gardens Point
 Tuesday 20 December 2016
 9:00am - 1:00pm
Griffith: Know Your Options Change of Preference Event
 Saturday 17 December 2016 (tbc)
 10:00am - 5:00pm
 Nathan and Gold Coast campuses
ACU: Know your Options Evening www.yourfuture.acu.edu.au
 Monday 19 December 2016
 3:30pm - 6:00pm
 Brisbane Campus, 1100 Nudgee Road, Banyo
KEY DATES:
Monday 17 October
ACU: Early Achiever’s Applications Close
Friday 21 October
UQ Scholarships closing date
Monday 31 October
UQ Enhanced Studies closing date (Year 11)
Friday 18 November
Some Year 12s may receive a QTAC offer from this date
http://www.qtac.edu.au/key-dates---fees/course-offer-dates
Friday 9 December
Due date to submit documentation for QTAC 16 January offer round
Saturday 17 December
Year 12 results mailed by QCAA
OP results available from Student Connect website: https://studentconnect.qcaa.qld.edu.au/
GRIFFITH: Change of Preference Event
Monday 19 December
UQ: OP Results Advice Night
ACU: Know Your Options Evening
Tuesday 20 December
QUT Real Decisions, Gardens Point and Caboolture
28 December 2016
Year 12 OP ineligible ranks available from QTAC
9 January 2017
Final date to change preferences for the QTAC January offer round
16 January 2017
QTAC January offer round
Elizabeth Johnston
Careers Counsellor