Vol. 49 No. 6
30 April 2015
SAINTS REMEMBERS OUR FALLEN
The College Anzac celebrations took place on Friday in Lennon
Hall. College Captain George Druery welcomed Lieutenant
Glenda Lavery, Commanding Officer of the Australian Army
Cadets Unit as our guest speaker. The catafalque party, made
up of students in uniform, took up its position to set the scene.
Lieutenant Lavery spoke of how the actions of the diggers at
Gallipoli formed unbreakable foundations for the nation.
The College paid tribute to the Anzac spirit that has been
forged over the last 100 years. While the Anzac tradition was
born on the beaches and slopes of Gallipoli in the Dardanelles
during the campaign of 1915, our Assembly paid tribute to
the contributions of Australians in all wars and conflicts in
which our nation has been involved. It was a day to remember
those who have fallen in war, so we might live in freedom. It
was a day to remember that our God continuously calls us to
work for justice and love. It was a day to celebrate the power
of forgiveness, to be inspired by the courage of those, many
who are nameless, who have given their lives for us. It was a
day to commemorate and celebrate the actions of courage,
dedication and sacrifice of all who have served in combat,
peace keeping and humanitarian efforts throughout history.
We also shared the sorrow of those who have mourned lost
loved ones, we remembered in sympathy those who have
suffered as prisoners of war, and those because of war, had
their lives shortened or handicapped.
Nicholas Sibree, College Sports Captain, gave a very
engaging speech on the Centenary of Anzac
and Gallipoli. His concluding statement
epitomized why Gallipoli forged a nation
and an identity. At Gallipoli, he said, “men
from all backgrounds and classes from
the newly federated Australia created the
essence of what it means to be Australian
- courage under fire, grace under pressure
and giving a hand to a mate. The majority of
diggers were boys not much older than us. In the
face of such adversity and loss, a flame was kindled on the
battlefields a century ago, a flame that continues to burn in
the heart of all Australians and New Zealanders alike; a flame
that was the Anzac spirit.”
A very moving film clip scripted by Mr Chris Wright to country
musician and song writer Lee Kernaghan’s new song “Spirit of
Anzac” saw many shed a tear.
Those who died for freedom and justice were honoured first
with the laying of a wreath, followed by the recitation of the
Ode to the Fallen, then the Last Post played by Vice Captain
Sam Treston, then by silence and finally raising eyes to the
flag during the Reveille.
A memorial Plaque commemorating fallen ex-students and
friends of the College was unveiled by Mr Ted Shambrook (Old
Boy 1938-1944) and Commanding Officer of the 51st Battalion
between 1971 and 1974 and who oversaw the passing-out
parades of the St Augustine's cadets. Also unveiling, was
Angus Moore (Year 9) whose great grandfathers fought in the
Great War and the Gallipoli campaign.
Fr Laurie Timms, College and Navy Chaplain in his concluding
prayer reminded us of one who gave his life for the sake of the
world, Jesus Christ our Lord. “We pray that liberty, truth and
justice which they sort to preserve may be seen and known in
all the nations upon the earth” he said.
The sombre ceremony was a time of reflection for the
students, staff and guests. The Peace Prayer of
St Francis led by Academic Captain James Lay,
and the final song “Abide with Me” brought
forward many heartfelt emotions. The exploits
and heroic efforts of our service men and
women will never be forgotten.
LEST WE FORGET
Morning tea was served for special guests which
also included Wing Commander Errol Wiles (Old
Boy 1948-53).
Mr Czek Kersevani
Special Achievements
Congratulations to all these boys on their Special Achievements. Well done!
Interhouse Cross Country Champions: Opens - Michael Trott (3rd),
Cahn Butler-Channell (1st) and Anthony Greenhill (2nd)
Congratulations to Liam Dent, Brayden Stanley,
Lachlan Mills, Kody Stattmann & Riley Clarke
Members of the U16 Marlins Basketball team who won Silver
Medal at the State Classics Carnival conducted at the Gold
Coast.
Adam Dobson
Year 9
Second at the 'Class Clown'
stand-up comedy competition.
Adam was narrowly beaten by a
Year 12 Drama student.
SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENTS
Interhouse Cross Country Champions: 16 Years - Jacob Heron(3rd),
Joshua Anderson (1st) and Lachlan Paterson (2nd)
Please direct your son’s special achievements to Br Joa
for both, in and out of school activities.
Email: [email protected]
College Calendar
Thursday 7 May
Mother and Son Morning Tea
College Musical until Saturday 9 May
Sunday 10 May
Mother's Day
Tuesday 12 May
NAPLAN Testing for Years 7 & 9 until 14 May
Wednesday 20 May P & F Meeting 6.30pm College Conference Room
Interhouse Cross Country Champions: 15 Years - Jaxon Majer (2nd),
Oliver Koch (1st) and Clive Greenhill (3rd)
Friday 22 May
College Walkathon & Free Dress Day
Friday 29 May
Growing Good Men Weekend
Friday 5 June
Champagnat Day Celebrations and
Evening Cocktail Party
DATE CLAIMER
Friday 5 June
Champagnat Day Celebrations and Evening Cocktail Party
to celebrate 85 Years of the College
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Dear Members of the Saints Community,
To serve one another
From the
Principal
The passion, death and resurrection of Christ
and the Anzac celebrations have given us food
for thought. Our remembrance of these events
may have provoked you to reflect on the deeper
aspects of life, those things that underpin all that
we do but which so often we skate over in our
busy lives. The two events, although some two
thousand years apart, have similar resonances.
They both make us stare that inevitable reality,
death, in the face. There is a thread of betrayal:
Christ betrayed by his friends and the Anzacs
betrayed by the situation they found themselves
in. Christ is a lamb to the slaughter; the men at
Anzac Cove have had the same phrase applied
to them. There is passive acceptance by Christ of
his lot in life while the soldiers accept their lot by
laying their lives on the line. In both stories there
is something bigger at play that motivates them.
While the soldiers were fighting for our freedom
as a nation, Christ puts his life on the line for our
spiritual freedom.
Freedom causes us humans to go to extremes like
this. The desire for freedom is built into us. As St
Augustine says, “Our hearts will be restless until
we rest in thee”. When you stop and consider, it
is this desire which motivates a good deal of what
we do even if we get it all so wrong along the way.
It is a vexed issue though because freedom
so often comes through suffering or pain. The
pattern of life is there - the cycle of death and new
life. The changes in the seasons, although not as
marked in Far North Queensland as some other
parts of Australia, illustrate the same pattern. I’m
always amazed that not long after the devastating
effects of a bush fire, little shoots of life begin to
be seen and eventually develop into new growth.
The biologists will tell you that some plants will
never come to life without the searing heat of a
fire to bust open the pods.
I hope that the events of Easter and the Anzacs
cause us to reflect on our own lives. Even
the thought that through suffering freedom
Mother’s
can ultimately result is a powerful point of
consideration. I believe it is important to teach
our children that while things can look dismal
and suffering can be felt, there is still hope. It
causes them to look beyond the superficial to
something deeper. And this can take time! The
fact that you have to be patient for results and
may have to endure some difficulties over a
period of time is such an important lesson for our
young people. The best things in life don’t come
quickly. In our fast paced world where most things
can be achieved at the push of a key pad or the
movement of a mouse, this learning is essential.
Jesus in his last days is a model of how we should
live our lives. He accepted the reality he was faced
with. He didn’t whinge and whine about the rough
deal he was getting or try to find somebody else
to blame, even when he could have been justified.
He accepted his lot in life and this ultimately
resulted in the freedom of his resurrection. The
simplicity of this is startling!
I also think the power of what we have been
reflecting on as a nation in these last weeks
is simple. These simple aspects evident in the
Anzac legend seem to possess the capacity to cut
through to the core of what we value and get to
the essence of life. Simplicity and profundity have
an uncanny ability to co-exist!
I hope that these days have caused you to glean
some hope. Hope can be found in anything when
you consider that in death there is new life. As
in John’s gospel (Jn 10:10) Jesus tells us, “I have
come that you may have life and have it to the
full”. This central Christian belief is so simple but
so powerful. Christ has shown us the way.
With best wishes,
Br Darren Burge FMS
Principal
Day Assembly and Morning Tea
Mothers, carers and grandmothers are invited to our special Mother’s Day Assembly
where the boys will pay tribute to the special role they play in their lives.
Thursday 7 May 2015
Commencing at 9.50am in Lennon Hall
Morning Tea will follow the Assembly.
For catering purposes, please contact the office
T: 4051 5555 or [email protected]
to indicate your ability to attend.
Hope to see you there!
Br Darren
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Deputy Principal – pastoral
Term 2 has commenced with focus and purpose. It is pleasing
to see students return after the break and settle quickly into
a learning routine.
Bullying
The College addresses the topic of bullying in various ways.
Last term, in conjunction with the National Day of Action
against Bullying and Violence, both Br Darren as Principal and
the College Captain, George Druery addressed the College
about the “family spirit” of Saints and the need to respect
differences and care for one another. George also addressed
the different forms of bullying and their consequences. This
term, the Heads of Year for Years 7-10 will undertake a course
on anti-bullying, conduct surveys across year levels and
undertake any follow-up action. Bullying can be an insidious
act and the College promotes a culture where bullying is not
accepted by the students and quickly dealt with by the staff.
Please feel free to address any issues in this regard with your
son’s Head of Year. Part of dealing with bullying is educating
the boys that not all disagreements or negative behaviour
is bullying. Some things need to be worked through and
the resolve may require a change of action from all parties.
Bullying exists when this negative behaviour is targeted and
repeated.
Cyber safety and responsibility
Throughout the year each year level will attend a talk on their
rights and responsibilities in relation to social media. There
is an ever growing abundance of social media platforms,
however, the message to the boys is that their cyber presence
should reflect their “real” presence. Be online who you are in
reality. I strongly encourage parents to discuss this with their
sons on a regular basis. It is also recommended that parents
implement a central place (not bedrooms) in the home
where mobile phones and other methods of connectivity are
charged overnight.
Haircuts
A small number of boys returned to the College this term with
inappropriate haircuts. Some were sent home and others told
to have a haircut in week one. Please ensure that your sons
are following College expectations in this regard. The College
diary outlines these expectations.
It is pleasing to see that the vast majority of the boys wear
their uniform in a way that demonstrates respect for the
College. Some boys however, appear to be wearing socks
that are too short or cannot stay up. Please check your son’s
socks and also ensure that his shoes are regularly polished.
Thank you for your support in this. We do not want your
son’s time and energy at school to be taken up with matters
relating to grooming and haircuts.
I trust that you enjoy reading about some of the recent and
forthcoming College events in the newsletter. As staff, we
greatly appreciate the positive, respectful and whole-hearted
attitude that the boys bring to College events. We look
forward to a full, exciting and successful term.
Mr David Harris - Deputy Principal (Pastoral)
ANZAC DAY
Old Boys, Errol Wiles and Ted Shambrook joined the College at our
Anzac Day Assembly
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Mr Ted Shambrook and Angus Moore unveil the plaque
for the St Augustine's College Memorial Garden
from the counsellor
Anxiety – and breathing
of unreality. It is good to first remind yourself: You’re not
in danger. Your body is just responding to a brain that has
over-reacted a little. The physical symptoms themselves
are normal, even if the need for survival is unnecessary.
Exams, an argument or an unexpected low grade can all
trigger a ‘fight or flight’ response, sending stress hormones
and adrenalin surging through our body.
Everybody experiences stress or anxiety at some time. A small
dose can help motivate us to find a solution to an everyday
problem. However sometimes it can be overwhelming or
prolonged. Anxiety in adolescents is often about worry in
general but also about what others think about them, fear of
social situations and anxiety about past imperfections.
Knowing what anxiety is and understanding where the
symptoms are coming from is an important step in getting
control of some of the physical responses.
Understanding what is happening
When there’s a perceived danger a signal travels to the
amygdala, a primitive structure in the hypothalamus, a part
of the brain that automatically and instantly triggers a fight
or flight response. However, sometimes, the body’s response
can be supersensitive, turning on when there’s no immediate
danger to our physical safety. Nothing to fight or flee. We
need to convince the same brain, that’s swung into action
to protect us, to switch on the relaxation response instead!
Conscious breathing is one such way to do this. Let’s look at
how our breathing changes when we are anxious:
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Slow deep breathing is like a handbrake for anxiety. When
your breathing is under control, these physical symptoms
can reverse. Becoming aware of your breathing can help
with a mild uneasiness through to frightening panic
attacks.
Turn your attention to your breathing.
If possible sit quietly, place one hand on your chest, the other
on your stomach. Aim to breathe deeply and slowly. Take
a short pause between breathing out and breathing in. Do
this 5 to 10 times. Take the breaths deep into your belly. It
is good to practice even on the good days so it’s there when
you need it. It may take some time – your anxiety might take
some convincing that it’s over-reacting, but with persistence
and practice you will find yourself able to take control.
A great resource sheet on tips to help parents support children
and young people with anxiety: http://www.parentline.com.
au/parenting-information/tip-sheets/anxiety.php
Ms Veronica Sandall
Counsellor
Fast, shallow breathing high in the chest to supply the
body with oxygen to fuel the fight or flight response. This
causes an oversupply of oxygen and an increased heart
rate. If the extra oxygen isn’t needed it builds up. You may
experience dizziness, confusion, hot flashes and a sense
Confidential Counselling
Available Monday, Tuesday and Thursday.
Located in the Health & Wellbeing Centre
Ph: 4052 9135 Email: [email protected]
growing good men
Weekend
29th May to
31st May 2015
‘Growing Good Men’ is a weekend for dads
and their teenage sons (Years 9 & 10)
ENQUIRIES
David Harris (Deputy Principal)
[email protected]
Growing Good Men is a unique
opportunity for dads and their
teenage sons to embark on a
quest of discovery. A son’s
relationship with his father can
be a powerful guiding force as he
wrestles with the questions of
what kind of man he is becoming.
The most important ingredient in
this relationship is time. Take
time together to get reconnected
in an environment that fosters
honesty, mutual respect and a
hunger for more out of life.
The weekend is open to boys
in Years 9 & 10 and their fathers
(or other significant male role model >18yo).
The weekend is facilitated by menALIVE www.menalive.org.au
and hosted by St Augustine’s College, CAIRNS
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SCIENCE & ENGINEERING COMPETITION
Well done to the thirty-two Year 9 and 10 students who participated in
the Science and Engineering Challenge on Tuesday 28 April. The challenge
was presented by the University of Newcastle in cooperation with James
Cook University.
The students worked in groups of four on different hands-on Science and
Engineering related activities. Innovative thinking, effective team work
and perseverance were vital as the boys battled against other schools to
gain the most points. The boys did very well to gain third place at the
Challenge, with very good competition from other schools.
Special mention goes to the “Mission to Mars” team of Michael Davis,
Kaleb Henderson, David Hutton and Connor Mitchell who persisted with
fine tuning the construction of their vehicle (using rubber bands for the
suspension system) to quickly traverse an undulating surface. Also, well
done to Daniel Hoffmann who led his group by making a prototype of
the bionic hand (out of string, straws and coffee stirrers) in preparation
for the challenge. One of our teams also constructed an attractive ‘EcoHabitech Model Home” that withstood some tests and achieved some
Daniel Hoffmann with their bionic hand
very good points, however, the roof blew off in a Category 1 cyclone!
Congratulations to all boys for their participation, ingenuity and perseverance on the day.
Mrs Silvia Dimarco & Mr Richard Bassano
CEI Centre d’Echanges Internationaux ,1 Rue
Gozlin, Paris, France
REQUIRES HOST FAMILIES FOR FRENCH
STUDENTS
Dates: 15th July – 14th August
We are looking for families to host French students who will be
attending St Augustine's College for 3 weeks in Term 3. This is
an ‘immersion’ program where students attend a local school
and live with an Australian family, hopefully with children at
the same school.
Students are in Years 9, 10 and 11 and are very motivated to
improve their English and experience everyday life with an
Australian family. This is a wonderful opportunity to make
a French friend for life and maybe receive an invite back to
France!
For more information please contact
JOANNE CAWOOD-SMITH - Australian
Manager CEI
Phone : AH – 03 98573547 Mobile :
0417330045
Email : [email protected]
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SPORTS PAYMENTS NOW DUE
Term 2 Wednesday Sport selections have now been
made by all students in Years 9-12.
Parents are asked to check with their son to find out
what selection they have made as the costs vary from
sport to sport. Please note payment for their chosen
Term 2 sport is due on Tuesday 5 May (Week 3).
Payments can be
made at Reception
or over the phone
with credit card.
Mondays and Wednesdays
8.00am to 3.30pm
Closed 12.30pm - 1.20pm
Go to http://shop.sac.qld.edu.au/
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Arts Department
Anzac Reflections: Congratulations
to all members of the St Augustine’s
Choir who participated in the
magnificent “Anzac Reflections” event
last week at St Monica’s Cathedral. It
was a truly memorable production and
sincere congratulations and thanks go
to the Music Department at St Andrew’s
College for their leadership of it. Our
choir sang their solo item “Band of
Brothers” to great effect receiving many
favourable comments. Congratulations
also to Sam Treston and Connor Wright
for their solo singing in “You Raise Us
Up” and George Druery for his role as
speaker. Thank you to Mr Burcin for his
excellent direction of the choir.
Sam Treston and Connor Wright perform their solo "You Raise Us Up"
at the Anzac Reflections concert
Anzac Assembly: Congratulations
to Sam Treston for his outstanding
rendition of “The Last Post” and
“Reveille” at the Anzac Assembly last
Friday. Also to the Cantors and the
Brass Quartet for providing excellent
accompaniment and leadership of the
National Anthem and “Abide With Me”.
Anzac Day: To complete a solid week
of the 100 year anniversary of Anzac
Day, our choir joined with St Monica’s
HarMonica choir to sing our National
Anthem and the New Zealand National
Anthem at the Dawn Service. This
was a major contribution to a highly
significant and historic event. The Choir
have done the College proud in their
efforts this week, and especially at the
Dawn Service. Well done everyone.
St Augustine's College Choir at the Bishop's House amongst the "Lawn of Remembrance"
created by all students and staff members of the Diocesan Catholic schools.
Return to the Forbidden Planet:
Congratulations to all cast and band
members for your excellent work over
the three days of rehearsals at the end
of the Term 1 holidays. There is now only
ONE WEEK until opening night. We need
to sell tickets! Please get your family
and friends from throughout the Saints
and Cairns communities to attend – the
show is looking and sounding great – it
will be a very entertaining night at the
theatre.
All cast, crew and band need to refer
to the final letter sent home, called
“Production Week” for details on
how next week runs. If you have any
questions, please email Dr Cole on
[email protected]
Dr Malcolm Cole
Director of Arts
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Rehearsals for this year's College Musical
Return to the Forbidden Planet
Visual arts & Media studies
Mrs Kerry McKenzie
Visual Art
We welcomed Mrs Kerry
McKenzie to the Arts staff
this year. Her Year 9 Art
class developed concepts
relating to sea life in clay
and the Year 10 class
created human busts in
clay. The Year 8 class with
Mr Kelly produced self
portrait lino cuts.
Jebb Seymour Year 9 with his sea life
inspired coil pot.
Benjamin Davies Year 9 with his sea life
inspired coil pot.
Media Studies
The Year 12 class are
working hard to turn their
completed
Directorial
Style film scripts into
productions. They have
been studying the world of
the auteur and discovering
what makes a film that
belongs to a recognised
and established director
truly unique. The Year 11
class are planning their
first film production of the
year and the best of these
will be on display at Cerise
and Blue later in the year.
Year 12 students Reuben
Nutt and James Milaras
have also been working
hard to produce an
awesome highlights film
from our annual Swimming
Carnival. They are an
integral part of the Senior
Film Group who work
progressively on several
projects for the College
that will be screened at
certain special occasions.
Stay tuned for more
releases throughout the
year.
Alexander Kentish, Year 10 with his
caricature self-portrait
Robert Donnelly, Year 10 - with his
caricature self-portrait
Francis Ger Year 8 with his lino print
self portrait
Robert Derby Year 8 with his lino print
self portrait
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Senior Pathways & Careers
applying for medicine
or health sciences?
The UMAT test is used specifically to assist with the selection of Year 12 students into the Medicine, Dentistry
and Health Science degree programs at undergraduate level at the universities listed below:
NSW
• The University of New South Wales
• The University of Newcastle/University of New England
• University of Western Sydney
QLD
• Bond University
• The University of Queensland
SA
• Flinders University
• The University of Adelaide
TAS
• University of Tasmania
VIC
• La Trobe University
Please note JCU does not require a UMAT result, however, an online
• Monash University
application is required (and an interview). Application forms will be WA
available on the JCU website and also on the QTAC application course
• The University of Western Australia
information page next term.
New Zealand
NT
• University of Auckland
• Charles Darwin University
• University of Otago
Year 12 students interested in sitting the UMAT test need to register through the UMAT website
http://umat.acer.edu.au by 5 June, 2015.
BOND UNIVERSITY
INFORMATION
EVENING
Thursday 21 May 2015
6.30pm – 8.30pm
Location: Hilton Cairns
34 Esplanade, Cairns
Registration: https://bondwithbond-cairns.eventbrite.com.au
Contact: Jennifer Latorre
Phone: 0437 024 134. Email: [email protected]
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Changes to the Secondary Schools
Tax File Number Program in 2015
The Secondary Schools Tax File Number (TFN) Program
ceased on 31 December 2014. This means that School TFN
forms are no longer processed by the College.
How students can apply for a TFN from 1 January 2015
The Australian Taxation Office in partnership with Australia
Post is making it easier for individuals to apply for a TFN.
Students can now apply for a TFN online and have their
identity verified through an interview at a participating
Australia Post office.
Applying online is the fastest and most convenient way for
students to get a TFN. More information on applying online
can be found at ato.gov.au by searching for 'QC27248'
Students who are unable to visit a participating Australia
Post office will need to complete the Tax file number
application or enquiry for individuals form (NAT 1432). More
information about lodging this form can be found at ato.gov.
au by searching for 'QC22604'
If you require any further information you can phone
1300 130 282 between 8:00am and 5:00pm Monday to
Friday.
Regards
Steve Vesperman - Deputy Commissioner of Taxation
Welcome back to Term 2. I hope you had a good Easter break
and had time to re-connect and hear all about your son or
daughter’s experiences at boarding school. Like all good
things though, the holidays have come to an end and your
sons and daughters are already immersed back into boarding
life at St Augustine’s. David Lawrence is back this term,
healthy and eager to resume his role as Head of Residence
for Years 11 & 12.
Significantly, St Augustine’s & St Monica’s held ANZAC day
memorial services last week. On Saturday 25 April, the
boarders participated in the Dawn Service at Cairns City
Centre. As well as the 42 boarders that attended the service,
a number were involved in the choir and army cadets. I have
asked Darcy Smerdon to comment:
Last Saturday the Esplanade was packed to capacity as
thousands of Cairns residents, school children and tourists
attended the 100th anniversary of the Anzac landing at
Gallipoli. Among the crowds were forty or so St Augustine’s and
St Monica’s boarders who had awoken just after four o’clock
to prepare for the commemoration. Several prefects were
involved with the laying of the wreath, whilst other boarders
were involved with the St Augustine’s and St Monica’s choirs.
The choirs performed at the Anzac Reflections concerts held
at St Monica’s Cathedral and the Dawn Service on Anzac
Day. During the service, a story was told of one particular
Anzac from Western Australia; as he faced certain death in
a suicidal charge, he turned to the man next to him and said,
“Goodbye old mate, and may God bless you”. These were the
words later inscribed on his tombstone at Gallipoli.
Like all those who attended, Saints went to honour, respect
and remember those past and present diggers that have shed
their blood and sacrificed their lives to ensure that Australia
and her people could live their lives without fear and with
freedom.
Lest we forget
WEIPA VISIT
Br Darren, Br Pat, Br Joa, Br Tony, Fr Laurie, Czek Kersevani,
Jane Keilar and I will be visiting Weipa from 8 - 10 May. There
will be a dinner at the Albatross Bay Resort on Saturday
9 May which all families of current, past and future boarders
are invited to. Those who have not RSVP'd, please contact
the College reception as soon as possible.
Best wishes
Glen Seivers
Head of Boarding
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Saints sport
SUN SHINES AS REGINALD DOMINATES CROSS COUNTRY
Although it was April Fool’s Day, there was no joking around as 550
eager students competed in the St Augustine’s annual Interhouse Cross
Country Carnival at Centenary Lakes. After breaking a 13 year title
drought by taking out the College’s Swimming title back in February,
Reginald was looking to continue their dominance and take out the Cross
Country title for the first time. And they did just that, by smashing the
opposition from the outset. With victories in the 12’s and the 13’s, the
tone of the day was set early for Reginald (points total of 628) and they
were never headed throughout the day, romping to a 162 point victory
over Phelan (466). Heavey (326) finished 3rd, while 2014 champions
Walter (272) finished 4th.
In ideal running conditions the 3km all terrain course was awash in a sea
of Cerise and Blue. While some students chose to push themselves to the
limit, others chose to use the time to have a leisurely walk throughout
the scenic course. Whatever effort individuals chose to put in on the
day, I have to take this opportunity to congratulate all the participants
on their exemplary behaviour. Once again the boys’ efforts and attitude
were second to none.
Individually, most races across the six age groups were decided by a
matter of seconds with the 1st, 2nd and 3rd placegetters in each division
as follows:
2003 Connor Daniell
Izaac Greenhalgh
Harry Lim
2002 Felix Graf
Brock Wollin
Scott St Amand
2001 Josiah Davidson
Brayden Cramp
Bayley Bettini
2000 Oliver Koch
Jaxon Majer
Clive Greenhill
1999 Joshua Anderson
Lachlan Paterson
Jacob Heron
Opens Cahn Butler-Channell Anthony Greenhill
Michael Trott
Our attention now turns to the TCN Cross Country Carnival to be held on
Monday 18 May at the Esplanade. We will be taking the top 6 from each
age group to TCN and a big effort will be required from our boys if Saints
wishes to continue its long history of success at this carnival. Finally, I
would like to thank the staff of St Augustine’s for ensuring the carnival
was a success and the parents who attended the carnival to lend support
to their sons. Your continued support of the College’s sporting programs
is always appreciated.
Yours in sport,
Mr Matt Walsh
12 Years: Harry Lim (3rd), Connor Daniell (1st)
and Izaac Greenhalgh (2nd)
13 Years: Scott St Amand (3rd), Felix Graf (1st)
and Brock Wollin(2nd)
14 Years: Brayden Cramp (2nd), Josiah Davidson (1st),
and Bayley Bettini (3rd)