Vol. 49 No. 16
30 October 2015
“Parenting Teenagers is rarely easy and can
be described as the hardest job on earth.”
As these words were being uttered by the educational
psychologist, Sue Roffey, I witnessed a mass of heads nodding
as the audience of St Augustine’s parents obviously agreed.
On Thursday 28 October, the P&F was successful in being
able to bring the former teacher who is currently Associate
Professor at the University of Western Sydney (adjunct) and
an affiliate of the Well-being Institute at Cambridge University
to the Far North to present “Promoting Positive Relationships
and Wellbeing” at the Parents in Touch evening.
Roffey who is a prolific author, having published over a
dozen books and numerous journal articles and is founder
of Wellbeing Australia was able to explain her philosophies
on raising children and teenagers into healthy, flourishing
adults. She asked parents to acknowledge that children need
to struggle sometimes to be able to grow and will not be able
to be happy all of the time. Roffey questioned the “myth of
happiness” and the preoccupation with high test scores, good
looks and gold medals as a way to gain sustainable wellbeing.
When it comes to education Roffey acknowledged the
importance of school and how it opens doors but emphasised
the fact that we cannot all be top of the class and we need
to feel good about ourselves wherever our strengths lie. She
also questioned the point of being academically successful if
our mental health, relationships and positive identity suffer
in the process?
A variety of parenting styles were analysed and discussed
with some styles viewed as more effective than others.
These parenting
styles sometimes
resulted in “bubble
wrapped
kids
with
helicopter
parents”
and
Sue Roffey with Br Darren
“Tiger moms”.
Sue Roffey sees Facilitative parenting, warm and
communicative with clear boundaries, as the most effective
type of parenting. This type of parenting is characterised by
a parent that:
• Has high expectations – that fit child’s strengths and
needs.
• Is affectionate, considers what the child wants and needs
but sets limits.
• Teaches and reinforces pro-social behaviour.
• Gives choices with clear consequences.
• Positive communication.
She argued that through this style a child is given the best
opportunity to become a fully functioning person with the
best chance of wellbeing.
Thanks must go to the P&F for organising such a wonderful
speaker with great insights into the “hardest job on earth.”
Mr Terry McDonough
Acting Deputy Principal
Special Achievements
Congratulations to all these boys on their Special Achievements. Well done!
COLLEGE PREFECTS FOR 2016 ANNOUNCED
2016 College Prefects
Finn Devine-Cameron, Joel Ashby, Eusebio Goncalves, Tayshaun Mosby, Will Webster, Nathan Geno, Br Darren, Jack McMenamin,
Sam Ward, Nelson Foster, Grayson Redgwell, Connor Wright and Oliver Holmes. Absent from photo: Krystof Holba
College Captain & Boarding Captain - Nathan Geno
College Vice-Captain - Jack McMenamin
Liturgy Captain & BOARDING CAPTAIN - Tayshaun Mosby
Service Captain - Oliver Holmes
Academic Captain - Krystof Holba
SRC President - Connor Wright
Arts Captain - William Webster
Public Speaking Captain - Eusebio Goncalves
Sports Captain - Finn Devine-Cameron
Heavey House Captain - Nelson Foster
Phelan House - Grayson Redgwell
Reginald House Captain - Sam Ward
Walter House Captain - Joel Ashby
College Calendar
Saturday 31 October
India Appeal Family Night from 5.00pm
Friday 6 November
Annual Awards Evening 7.30pm
in Lennon Hall
Thursday 12 November Year 7 2016 Orientation Day
Year 7 2016 Parent Information Night
5.30pm in Lennon Hall
Friday 20 November
Year 12 Graduation Day
10.00am Graduation Mass
11.30am Graduation Assembly
6.30pm Graduation Dinner
Thursday 26 November Year 11 - Classes finish
Friday 27 November
Page 2
Year 10 Mass & Luncheon
12 noon - Lennon Hall
Years 7-9 Advent Liturgy 2.30pm
Years 7-10 Classes Finish
Jack West
Year 11
Selected in the CFN
U17 Cricket team
Patrick Moore
Year 11
Selected for the National
Youth Service Forum in
2016
YEAR 7 2016
ORIENTATION DAY
Thursday 12 November
9.00am to 2.30pm
Year 7 2016 Parent Information Meeting
5.30pm in Lennon Hall
All Year 7 2016 parents and students
are to attend
The Saints Shop will be open on
Orientation Day 8.00am to 4.30pm
Dear Members of the Saints Community,
To serve one another
From the
Principal
A crisis of some description is often a catalyst
for us to really make some changes in our lives. I
imagine we all know or have heard of somebody
who has made a significant change in lifestyle –
eating patterns, exercise, new work arrangements
and so forth – because they have had a major
health scare.
In reality, it challenged him to give up his path
of drunkenness and pleasure seeking. He so
eloquently expresses this moment with the
words: “No further would I read; nor needed I: for
instantly at the end of this sentence, by a light as
it were of serenity infused into my heart, all the
darkness of doubt vanished away.”
I distinctly remember my own uncle moving out
of a high powered and high paying job because
his GP told him that his high blood pressure was
so concerning that he could have a heart attack at
any time. Remarkably, this was enough for him to
throw in his job and become a cleaner in a local
hospital. He rejected the company’s offer of an
even higher wage.
The serenity infused in his heart and the vanishing
of the darkness of doubt evokes a strong image
for us. Naturally, the darkness is his lack of faith
in God and the negative aspects of his own life
while the serenity is the light of God. While this is
a moment of realisation about his faith it is also
a realisation about his life and how inadequately
he is living it. It’s real and not some fluffy concept
about God and life. This moment is traumatic and
it results in heartache and tears.
Why did my uncle make the change? He speaks
of something changing within him and a clarity
coming over him that motivated him to make
this dramatic turn around. He left a company he
had worked with for 30 years. In short, he valued
his life and thought of his family. It was almost
like he had no choice when he looked the truth
of the matter in the face. The priorities in life
became remarkably clear and so it facilitated this
surprising choice. He has never been happier.
What were the patterns associated with this
change? He had been stressed and unhappy in
a rather huge job for about a decade. He really
knew in his heart of hearts that he was not really
happy about this but he continued on because
that was what he had been used to doing. A solid
work ethic had been instilled in him by his parents
and he had the pressures of mortgages and so
forth. So, deep down he knew something needed
to change but he could not admit this to himself.
His moment of truth in the doctor’s surgery was
an emotional moment for him and he had to face
his own fragility and mortality. In short, he had a
change of heart about his life direction.
St Augustine, after whom our College is named,
had a similar moment in his life. At a period of
time, he had a realisation about how unhappy
he was. In his imitable literary fashion, he
expressed this in these terms: “But when a deep
consideration had from the secret bottom of my
soul drawn together and heaped up all my misery
in the sight of my heart; there arose a mighty
storm, bringing a mighty shower of tears.”
Something began to happen from within which
made him reflect, emotionally enough to bring
a flood of tears. In the same short time frame,
he recounts that he heard the words “Take up
and Read”. He interpreted this to mean to open
the bible and read the first passage that he saw.
He was shocked and astounded to read words
which were a direct challenge to the way he was
conducting his own life from Romans 13:14-15.
That moment in Augustine’s life changed him
forever. The shift in his heart resulted in different
and better actions. Augustine’s inner life and
his actions became consistent, which in my
estimation is the definition of authenticity. This
authenticity resulted in a life of inspiration and
made him a model for others. This is why we are
still talking about him about 1600 years later.
The focus and cause of his own inspiration was
God.
I hope and pray that this same God will inspire
the hearts of the young men and women
who made the personal decision to deepen
their commitment to the Catholic faith at
the sacramental Mass here in our chapel last
Sunday. Fourteen of our students received the
sacraments of baptism and/or confirmation and
Eucharist. We as a College faith community have
the responsibility to nurture and support these
young people in their spiritual journey. I pray that
they will continue to grow in their understanding
of their faith and their relationship with a loving
God.
Finally, I hope that each of us is challenged by the
example of Augustine to stop and take note of
what is important in our own lives. We don’t need
a crisis to take action, just some honest reflection.
With best wishes,
Br Darren Burge
Principal
The quotations are taken from the
Confessions of St Augustine Book 8, Chapter 12.
Page 3
Deputy Principal – pastoral care
World Teachers' Day
Sources of Information for Parents
World Teachers’ Day, held annually in October since 1994
- when it was created by UNESCO - celebrates teachers
worldwide. Its aim is to mobilise support for teachers and to
ensure that the needs of future generations will continue to be
met by teachers. This year World Teachers' Day is celebrated
on Friday 30 October. The Student Representative Council has
organised a thank you card and a small gift for all the staff
at Saints be they teachers, administration staff, grounds staff
or staff involved in the boarding program. In addition to this,
the Parents and Friends Committee, on behalf of all Saints
parents, are providing a wonderful morning tea as a sign of
appreciation to the staff of Saints. It is no secret that the key
to a good school lies in the teachers who journey with their
students each day. At Saints we have some of the best.
The Student Diary contains a great deal of useful information
concerning College expectations about study and student
behaviour. In addition, the Diary has information concerning
what students and parents need to do in case of illness or time
away from school, information concerning use of Personal
Electronic Devices (PET), and expectations concerning
grooming and uniform. A regular brief re-visiting of this
material by parents with students is recommended. The
Student Diary is available to parents and students online in
the “Links” area of both “Parent Lounge” and “Student Cafe”
on the College TASS system under “General Policy (Student
Diary information)”. Links to the current Assessment Planners
can be found in “Parent Lounge” as well the College website
under the Academic life tab. The College website is also a
good source of information.
Date Claimers
St Augustine’s College
Annual Awards Evening
Friday 6 November, commencing at 7:30pm.
Lennon Hall
St Augustine’s College
Year 12 Graduation Day
Friday 20 November - Lennon Hall
Mr Terry McDonough - Acting Deputy Principal (Pastoral)
P & F Year in Review
St Augustines 2015 P&F Report
2015 has been a good year for the P&F. We have had a solid
group of up to 15 participants at each meeting which has
been pleasing from a parent and College point of view. Each
new participant brings something new to the meeting.
This year Saints had the double intake of students entering
Years 7 & 8 into the College which went smoothly and with
the acquisition of lockers for all the boys we have lightened
their load. The purchase of lockers through P&F funds has
been an ongoing concern and we are happy all students now
have access to lockers at Saints.
A whole new cohort of students made way for 17 new staff to
join the Saints family. This week we celebrate World Teachers'
Day for staff and it was unanimous from the Committee to
support a Morning Tea for their dedication and hard work.
The Swiss Cake Shop catered for the staff again this year with
some tasty delights. Thanks to those parents who gave up
their time to help organise this event.
In March I was present for the opening of the new Educational
and Boarding facilities by the Minister of Education, Kate
Jones, who holds our College in high regard. This coincided
with the 85th Anniversay Cocktail Party and the unveiling of
the bronze sculpture which was an instant hit with boys and
wider Saints family. The P&F were happy to commit up to
$36,000 for the sculpture.
Page 4
The Parent Education Fund was
established by Catholic Education Services
to provide funding to Parents and Friends’
Associations in the Diocese of Cairns.
This year we were successful in receiving
funding of $1000 to have Sue Roffey as a
guest speaker for our October Parents in
Touch night which was well received by
the Saints community. We know the wider
Saints family appreciate the effort taken in providing these
nights to help raise our boys into men.
The P&F again this year have contributed funds for the College
buses. These are used constantly by the College and we are
glad to help.
Special thanks to all members of the Committee who have
helped out this year. As always, we aim to help where we can
to provide the best for our Young Men of Saints.
Regards
Maurice Andrejic - 2015 P&F President
P&F President - Mr James Holmes
Vice President - Mrs Elaine Dean
Secretary - Mr James Staples
Treasurer - Mrs Kristen Turner
Diocesan P&F Representatives Mr Vince Musumeci & Nicole Tobin-Donnelly
Business & Legal studies
Keith Goodwin Memorial Scholarships
On Saturday 17 October, Shannon Newton and Bryce Coe attended interviews for the Keith
Goodwin Memorial Scholarships in Senior Accounting & Business. This prestigious Award
has been offered annually since 1991 to all schools offering Accounting in the region, and
continues to receive excellent support from the Accounting profession and other interested
organisations. Keith Goodwin, Mayor of Cairns at the time of his tragic death, had been a
Commercial teacher in the early part of his working life. Each year his memory is honoured
by this Award, which is directed towards the university education of students who have
excelled in this field and who wish to continue their study of business-related subjects. Bryce
and Shannon had submitted an application as the first stage of selections for this Award and
were short-listed for the interview stage. Bryce was awarded the runner up and will receive
a Scholarship valued at $1000. Shannon was awarded the JCU Encouragement Award and
will receive $700.
The judges were impressed with the boys’ applications, their presentation at the interviews,
consideration of their business future and the excellent results they’ve achieved in
Accounting.
Presentation By Professor Anthony Gray
Bryce Coe & Shannon Newton
On Tuesday 13 October students from
Years 9 and 10 Business Studies as well as
Years 11 and 12 Legal Studies, attended a
presentation by Professor Anthony Gray.
The boys were challenged on various issues
including Queensland’s legislation relating
to Discrimination laws; recent Negligence
cases, some currently before the High Court
of Australia and discussions on Human Rights
issues. Students were asked to “Be the Judge”
on number of times on cases that had recently
been decided through our legal system.
Legal Studies Excursion – Breakfast with the Law
Mr Matthew Littlejohn, Cody Williamson
and Luis Morzone
On Friday 16 October boys from Years 11 and 12 Legal Studies attended the
annual Breakfast with the Law. Along with students from a number of other
schools, the boys listened to guest speakers from varying legal backgrounds.
Justice Jim Henry challenged us with the question, “Is the law interesting?”
Mr Matthew Littlejohn, a member of the Queensland Young Lawyers
Association, spoke on the topic “The Life and Practice of a Young Lawyer”.
Professor Anthony Gray led a healthy debate relating to the complexities of
contemporary legal issues. Luis Morzone and Cody Williamson, Year 12 Legal
Studies students, chaired this event, whilst Ryan Mendiolea delivered an
excellent Vote of Thanks to all guest speakers. The boys were commended
on their professional attitude and the mature way in which they presented
themselves.
Mrs Tania Bellerby - Business & Legal Studies
Page 5
INTAD DEPARTMENT
The St Augustine’s INTAD Department has again been very successful in the
Industrial Technology and Design Awards with 14 boys winning prizes this year.
The Awards conducted by the Business Liaison Association and sponsored
by many local businesses are to encourage excellence in design, drawing
and manufacture. The competition is open to all schools in the Cairns and
surrounding district with many excellent and innovative projects presented
for judging.
Many of the entries are on display at Cairns Central where the presentation to
prize winners was held last night. The Saints projects will be on display in the
foyer of Lennon Hall on Awards Night. Congratulations to all of the boys and a
special thank you to their teachers who have done that bit extra to ensure we
maintain our high standards. A complete list of our winners follows:
Trent Millard's winning design
Year 8 Graphics
2nd place Josh Bramham (camera)
Senior Graphics
3rd place Aden McShane (tropical house)
Year 8 Product Design
1st place Harrison Oastler (dragster)
Senior Graphics Aspect of House
1st place Matthew Binns (kitchen)
Year 8 Product Design
2nd place Ethan Andrejic (dragster)
Senior Graphics Product Design
2nd place Kasey Aoyagi (trailer)
Junior Graphics Product Design
2nd place Lucas Donato
Senior Graphics Product Design
3rd place Aran Price (trailer)
Junior Graphics Product Design
3rd place Ben Gooden
Senior Shop
2nd place Jarvis French (folding shovel)
Junior Graphics Aspect of House
1st place Ben Gooden (outdoor entertaining)
Junior Shop Design
1st place Trent Millard (coffee table)
Senior Graphics
1st place Andrew Inderbitzin (tropical house)
Junior Shop Design
3rd place Jak Morgan (coffee table)
Senior Graphics
2nd place Conor Baird (tropical house)
Junior Outstanding Overall
Trent Millard (coffee table)
Mr Stan Johnson - Head of INTAD
maths DEPARTMENT
Year 7 Maths Challenge Day
On Friday 16 October four of our talented young mathematicians were invited to attend the Year 7 Maths Challenge Day
at Bentley Park College. Ethan Donnelly, Brodie Davis, Noah Browning and Waya Vincent represented Saints among a total
of 50 students from nine other schools around the
region.
They took part in a variety of challenging and
enriching sessions including problem solving,
topography and Napier’s bones.
One of the favourite activities of the day, the online
maths program ‘Manga High’ proved an area of
excellence among our boys, with Ethan, Brodie and
Waya placing 1st, 2nd and 3rd respectively against all
other students. Waya received an additional award
for achieving high scores across multiple activities.
The day was an excellent opportunity for high
achieving students to widen their mathematical
horizons while interacting with like-minded
students from surrounding areas. Well done boys!
Miss Cassie Jashar
Maths Department
Page 6
Noah Browning, Waya Vincent, Brodie Davis and Ethan Donnelly
Sacramental Program
College Sacramental Program
Eighteen students from Years 7-12, from four Cairns
Catholic Schools, have been journeying with Fr Laurie
towards celebrating the Sacraments of Initiation into
the Catholic Church. Last Sunday 25 October, the
Sacramental candidates were welcomed into the
Catholic Church during Mass celebrated with the
Boarding community, sponsors, parents, friends and
staff.
The Mass, presided over by Bishop James Foley and Fr
Laurie, included 4 Baptisms, 16 students making their
first Eucharist and 17 Confirmations. It was a joyous
celebration, not only for the many candidates, but for
their sponsors and families as well. The candidates’
desire to become members of the Catholic Church
recognises the sense of belonging and authentic
spirituality that they have witnessed in the Catholic
Church and its expression through the College.
Many thanks to Bishop James and Fr Laurie
for presiding over the Sunday night Mass.
Special thanks must be extended to Fr Laurie
for preparing these young men and women
towards membership into the Catholic Church.
Congratulations to the families who have
nurtured the faith of their sons and daughters,
and also to the students who made this
significant step in their journey of faith.
Mr Brett Toombs
Director of Mission
Mission News
St Vincent de Paul School Sleepover Night
Congratulations to the students who participated in the
St Vincent de Paul School Sleepover night that was held in
the College grounds last Friday night. The 22 students not
only slept outside in the Arts Quad with only a cardboard
box for a mattress and a sleeping bag, but will raise $1000
that will assist in the great work that SVDP provides local
communities around the country.
The School Sleepover concept allowed Saints students to
connect on a personal level with the issue of homelessness
by sleeping out for one night, whilst raising funds to support
the St Vincent de Paul Society.
In ‘sleeping rough’ for one night, the School Sleepover
initiative hopes to bring about awareness of the realities
faced by members of the community that have no place to
call home. Saints looks forward to continuing and supporting
this program in 2016 and even increasing the awareness
and profile of this issue in Australia.
Brett Toombs
Director of Mission
Page 7
Page 8
Saints Race Day 2015
Page 9
Invitaton to parents
Page 10
LOTE Department
Australia Japan Scholarships
Congratulations to Luke Stevenson on receiving the Australia Japan Society
FNQ Cairns to Japan Student Scholarship. Luke will travel to Oyama City, Tochigi
Japan over the December/January school holidays to experience real home
life.
The program package includes return travel airfares, transfers and
accommodation, school meals and uniform. He will also study at a Japanese
Junior High School for 2-3 weeks and home-stay with a local family for 4-5
weeks.
On his return, Luke will be encouraged to stay involved and volunteer with the
AJS FNQ for the next 12 months. He will assist with film and food fundraising
events and the promotion of the next scholarship program.
As a AJS ambassador of Cairns, Luke will make new friends and further the
special relationships with the Cairns/Japan Sister Cities, Minami Town & Oyama
City.
SCHOOL COUNSELLOR
7 Must Knows About Boys
Raising and educating boys will continue to be a topic them feel comfortable, joke with them, whatever, but help
that interests us in the Saints community. It seems that them to drop the mask if you really want to get through to
those adults who do best raising and teaching boys have a them.
significant understanding and appreciation of what makes 5: Loyalty is an incredibly strong driver for boys.
boys tick. They also adjust their methods to suit boys’
Understand that a boy’s sense of loyalty is a key male driver.
thinking, behaviour and learning styles. Here are seven tips
They are incredibly influenced by their peers, which can hold
to get you on your way:
many of them back. It takes a brave boy to get too far ahead
1: You must like them!
of the pack so they often hold each other back when it comes
Approval is at the heart of working successfully with boys. to achieving. Loyalty to others can get boys into trouble.
They will walk over broken glass or hot coals if they sense Insult his friends and you are asking for trouble.
you like them. This notion can hold many boys back; they will 6: Use short-term goals to motivate them.
only work for a teacher if they like them and close down on
Want to know how to motivate a boy to learn? Just make sure
learning if they sense the teacher doesn’t like them.
he can see some type of benefit in the task then he will work
Take the time to nurture a relationship with the boys that hard to get it. You need to make sure the benefit is tangible
you interact with. Work out the relational preferences of the and short-term. A Year 7 told ”it will get you a good OP grade
males in your life and aim to match these.
at the end of Year 12…..” Forget it!
2: Most boys just want to blend in.
7: A boy’s brain matures differently than a girl’s brain.
Boys are group-oriented by nature. They want to fit in. They In the first five years of life a girl’s brain is busy developing fine
tend to play group games and form themselves into structured motor skills, verbal skills and social skills, which are all highly
friendship groups. Boys generally don’t want to stand out valued by parents and teachers. Meanwhile, a boy’s brain is
from their crowd. Don’t put them down in front of their busy developing gross motor skills, spatial skills and visual
friends and understand that they may make poor friendship skills. These are all handy hunting skills. So boys often start
choices rather than be in a group of one – by themselves. school with a distinct disadvantage when it comes to learning
They prefer the ‘wrong friends’ rather than no friends at all.
and fitting in. And depending on how this is perceived and
3: They are hierarchical and they like to know who is in treated by adults around them, the disadvantage could likely
continue throughout a boys' schooling.
charge.
Boys like fair limits and boundaries as they make them feel There is no doubt that raising boys can be a challenge if in
safe and secure. They also like to know that someone is going doubt and you’re having a bad day with your sons/students –
to enforce those rules so don’t be afraid to be ‘in charge’, just try to remember tip number 1 !
although you don’t have to use the same authoritarian
Adapted from Michael Grose Presentations Pty Ltd
methods as perhaps our own parents used.
4: Many boys hide behind a mask.
Ms Veronica Sandall - Counsellor
Some boys, eight years of age and older, wear a mask to
protect themselves from being hurt or to portray a tough guy
Confidential Counselling
image. This mask can take many guises such as; ‘tough nut’,
Available Monday, Tuesday and Thursday.
‘cool guy’ and ‘class clown’. They will attempt to communicate
Located in the Health & Wellbeing Centre
with that mask. Refuse to communicate with a mask. Make
Ph: 4052 9135 Email: [email protected]
Page 11
arts department
Saints at the Races: Saints Big Band performed at the
Saints Race Day last Saturday for the Old Boys Association.
The lads played extremely well and it was another great
experience to play to a wide and appreciative audience.
Upcoming Events: Our next big event is our Awards
Evening. All ensembles are performing and all musicians are
expected to be there. This is our last major performance for
the year and the culmination of our year’s work.
Saints Big Band is once again performing at the Yarrabah Band
Festival on Saturday 14 November. They will rehearse with
the Yarrabah Brass Band on the Tuesday before that, helping
them with the finale music. All are welcome to come to the
festival, which was fantastic last year and will be again. There
is a great headline act as well as James Morrison.
Breakfast Break-Up: Our annual break-up breakfast will
be held on Tuesday 17 November on the terrace of Tolles to
farewell the Year 12’s. This commences at 7:30am. Please
bring a plate.
Chris Burcin, Mr Mike Lynch & Mrs Jonathon Barbagallo for
the wonderful work they’ve done with our ensembles this
year. Mr Burcin – the choir, Mr Barbagallo – the percussion
ensemble and Mr Lynch – stepping in for Mr Cole in Term
4. Thank you so much for your input and direction to our
students – we very much appreciate it.
Mrs Cherie Spannenburg - Arts Department
Drama Department
AH L
AB IVAOV 5
RREST N 01
YA F 14 2
D
N
BA
Thank You: I’d like to take this opportunity to thank Mr
On Friday 23 October, Years 10 and 12 Drama students were
treated to a Drama intensive workshop by Matthew Caffoe
from Mashed Theatre. Matthew is currently touring his
one-man show around North Queensland and stopped by
Saints to present a 90 minute interactive workshop around
monologues and solo performances.
The students were able to learn many valuable tips from
Matthew in regards to analyzing their dialogue, voice and
rehearsal techniques, and they will apply these to their
upcoming solo performance assessment. The McLaughlin
Theatre was certainly filled with energy that afternoon.
It is always a pleasure to be able to expose our students to
dynamic and engaging artists from other parts of Queensland
and we look forward to working with Mashed Theatre again
soon.
Miss Tina Nguyen-Hales
BLUE KING BROWN
SHELLIE MORRIS
CHRIS TAMWOY
Celebrating the sounds of Yarrabah
Yarrabah
Sat 14 Nov 5pm
Bishop Malcolm Park
Free Event
Page 12
qmf.org.au
The first half of Term 4 has already passed and while the boarders at St Augustine’s have been focused on their academic
performance, there has been some time to relax. A highlight of the early part of this term was the boarders' camp. I have
asked Mason Clark to comment.
From Saturday 17 to Monday 19 October, Saints boarders set out for a great weekend of camping at Lake Tinaroo. This simple
weekend brought about lots of smiles, especially Darcy Goodwin as this was his first experience attending boarders' camp. The
duration of the camp was two days and two nights, which was relaxing and we could do as we pleased. Some activities were
canoeing, stand-up paddle boarding, fishing, swimming or even kicking the footy with a mate. Activities extended until around
4.30pm so we could have time to get dried off and changed for dinner. Breakfast, lunch and dinner were a specialty as we had
prepared food for us all to share. Night activities included a little game called ‘Lantern Stalk’. The aim of the game is to try
and retrieve a glow stick without being spotted. If you did not want to play
you could always sit around the camp fire or watch a movie. After ‘Lantern
Stalk’ there was an option to watch a movie and have hot chocolate and
cake. Over the two days we were at Tinaroo it was on and off with bad
weather but fortunately it was still a great weekend thanks to Lionel, Keith
and the rest of the staff who took their time out to make sure we had an
outstanding weekend.
Mason Clark - Year 9 Burke Residence
I would also like to echo Mason’s thanks to Keith Mole, Lionel Williamson,
Jane Keilar, Steven King, Josh Arrow and Kim Neumann who make these
wonderful opportunities for our boarders possible.
Best Wishes
Glen Seivers
Blythe Bishop, Brianna Lemon & Sascha Bentley
Head of Boarding
Savenaca King, James Blee & Darcy Goodwin
Cassie Mills, Haydon Fanning, Andrew O’Sullivan, Alec Stemmler,
Cody Patullo, Jack Stratton and Jason Nguyen.
Boarders at School Point Boarding Camp
Boarders enjoying camp lunch
Page 13
NOTICES
VOLUNTEERS
Trading Hours
Please note that during our busy times the Saints Shop is
assisted by our wonderful volunteers who give up their time
to assist in getting your son ready for school. We would
appreciate your patience throughout this time of the year.
BOARDING STUDENTS
CASH’S NAME TAGS
SHOP HOURS – NOVEMBER
During the month of November, the Saints Shop will
be open each Monday and Wednesday from 8:00am –
4.30pm.
The last day of trading for 2015 is Wednesday 25
November. The Saints Shop will re-open on Monday 18
January 2016.
If your son/daughter will be boarding in 2016, please
phone the Saints Shop to order Cash’s name tags now. We
require your son’s laundry number and address details.
Cost for the standard 12 dozen (144 pieces) is $48.00. Tags
are mailed to your address and normally take one to two
weeks to arrive.
SHOP HOURS FOR JANUARY 2016
The Saints Shop will be open the week prior to school
commencing for Term 1, 2016.
Monday 18 January – Friday 22 January 2016
8.00am – 4.30pm
NOVEMBER SALE
The Saints Shop will offer a 10% off sale during the month
of November. We encourage parents to take advantage of
the sale. We are happy to exchange sizes in the new year
if required.
ORIENTATION DAY
Orientation Day for Year 7 students is Thursday 12
November. The Saints Shop will be open for business from
8.00am – 4.30pm.
STATIONERY PACK – YEAR 7
Year 7 Stationery Packs are now available for purchase.
Cost is $165.00 which includes all of your son’s stationery
requirements.
Normal trading hours will resume on
Monday 25 January 2016.
Monday and Wednesday
8.00am–3.30pm
SAINTS SHOP WEBSITE
We invite all parents/carers to have a look at the Saints
Shop website shop.sac.qld.edu.au. The website provides:
• Uniform requirements
• Online store for purchase of uniforms
• Stationery lists for Years 7-12
• Hours of operation
Please do not hesitate to contact the Saints Shop direct on
4052 9137 or email [email protected]
St Monica’s College, Cairns
Celebrates 125 years
We would like to invite past and present students
Staff and families to attend an
Open Afternoon at the College
Friday 6 November 2015
4.00 - 6.00pm
St Monica’s College, 177 Abbott Street, Cairns
R.S.V.P Essential: by 28th October 2015 Email - Jill Gower- [email protected] - 4042 4857
Page 14
Senior Pathways & Careers
MAKE
GREAT
HAPPEN
in 2016
Kick start your new career and get qualified
at TAFE Queensland North.
Come along to an
INFORMATION
SESSION
to explore the range of courses and
study options available.
Talk to our teachers and learn how
TAFE can give you the practical skills
to do extraordinary things.
12 November 2015
3pm – 6pm
TAFE Queensland North
Cairns Campus
The Queenslander Restaurant
S block, Level 2,
Gatton Street, Cairns
1300 656 959 I tafenorth.edu.au
RTO ID 0542
Publication date: 21 October 2015
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR 2017
The College offers two Academic scholarships for students entering Year 7 and Year 11 in 2017. These scholarships are
awarded on the basis of a competitive test which is independently set and marked by the Australia Council for Education
Research (ACER).
The Scholarship exam for 2017 will be held on Saturday 27 February, 2016. The closing date for applications to sit the exam is
Monday 8 February, 2016. For further information on Scholarships please contact the Enrolment Secretary. Registration for
these scholarships can be made on the College Website at www. sac.qld.edu.au. Go to the Enrolment tab and click onto the
Bursaries and Financial Assistance heading.
Saints sport
JSS TEAMS HITTING THEIR STRAPS HEADING INTO FINALS
The JSS teams are peaking at just the right time, with dominating performances in the final rounds of the season. The results
are as follows:
St Augustine’s Vs St Mary’s – 14 October
St Augustine’s Vs Peace Lutheran – 28 October
St Augustine’s Vs St Andrew’s – 21 October
All teams have now finished the season in either first or
second on their respective ladders and head into next week’s
semi-finals full of confidence. Best of luck to the teams and
coaches in their games.
AFL – STS 20 lost to STM 33
Basketball – STS 48 def STM 31
Soccer – STS 15 def STM 0
Touch Football – STS 9 def STM 2
Volleyball – STS 3 def STM 0
AFL – STS 34 def STA 13
Basketball – STS 53 def STA 25
Soccer – STS 4 def STA 0
Touch Football – STS 10 def STA 5
Volleyball – STS 3 def STA 0
AFL – STS 65 def PLC 8
Basketball – STS 67 drew PLC 67
Soccer – STS 10 def PLC 0
Touch Football – STS 14 def PLC 0
Volleyball – STS 2 def PLC 1
Yours in Sport
Mr Matt Walsh
Page 15
Saints sport
Saints Hockey gallant in Defence
As Term 4 draws to a close it brings ahead the All Schools Hockey Competition. With the Saints boys taking the Title north in
2014 many of the boys were hopeful for a similar result this year. With the ranks swelled with the likes of George Druery and
with Mr Rellis firmly at the helm, contention for the Title seemed not only possible but indeed probable. After a four-hour trip
swiftly followed by a few hours of restless sleep the boys woke bright and early for their first game against Townsville’s Kirwan
State High. Unfortunately, the Northern Derby was won decisively by Kirwan as they dispatched Saints 3-0. Dispirited, the boys
resolved to regroup for their next game against Bremer State High, Ipswich. With the previous loss at the forefront of the boys’
thoughts the second game against Bremer swung firmly in Saints’ favour as Bremer’s relaxed defence allowed the forwards to
bag an unanswered seven goals. With this strong win, Saints were into the quarter final against the 2014 runner-up’s Aldridge
State High the next day. With the boys well rested, Mr Rellis and Mr Seivers were determined for us to advance to the next
stage with flying colours.
However, Aldridge showed their strength as they
pressured the Saints contingent with two early goals.
After a fierce half time speech from Mr Rellis the boys
left everything on the field as they put their bodies
on the line to equalise with Aldridge. Fortunately, the
previous 7-0 effort against Bremer saw Saints advance
on goal difference. With a spot booked in the semi-final
the boys were rewarded with an afternoon at the local
pool as they gathered their strength for their hardest
game yet. The semi-final saw Saints take on the hosts, St
Mary’s Toowoomba in a do-or-die match. A hard fought
game brought the boys within victory on many occasions,
then St Mary’s managed to slot a goal with only minutes
remaining. Tired and sore, Saints made a last ditch
effort which, due to some miraculous defending, went
unrewarded. While not making it to the final, the boys
managed to play their final games after St Mary’s with
high spirits as they enjoyed their last day in Toowoomba.
Thanks must go to the departing Year 12 students, George
Druery, Jared Sullivan and Michael Trott for leading the
team from the front, middle and back. Finally, thanks
must go to Mr Rellis for guiding the team through thick
and thin during the entirety of the trip and to Mr Seivers,
without whom the trip may not have been possible.
Oliver Holmes