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St Andrew’s Anglican College
Quarterly Publication
Edition 2, Autumn 2021
#DIAMONDSTRONG
Key Dates Term 3, 2021
12 Jul 13 Jul 16 Jul 22 Jul
Pupil Free Day First day of Term 3 Foundation Day and Secondary House
Live Music Festival Athletics
7 Aug 25 Aug 26 Aug 28 Aug
Gala Ball Prep to Year 2 Business Networking Class of 2015/2016 5
Cross Country Evening Year reunion
30 Aug 2 Sep 3 Sep 4 Sep
Book Week 2 Sep to 16 Sep Student Free Day College Fair
Year 12 Mock EA Block
5 Sep 8 Sep 13 Sep 17 Sep
Father’s Day 8 Sep to 16 Sep Year 9 Connections Last Day Term 3
Year 11 Exam Block
40 Peregian Springs Drive
2 Peregian, QLD 4573
07) 5471 5555
Editorial enquiries to: marketing@saac.qld.edu.au
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Contents
College
& Staff
News
Page 4
Primary Secondary
Page 16 Page 24
Co-curricular
Page 34
Building Alumni
updates Page 52
Page 51
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Welcome to the second edition of our magazine.
This edition is filled with images of our awesome community.
As I reflect on the events and opportunities, I am reminded
of our strong focus on Building Connections. It is one of our
overarching value statements because we know that as a
College, we can only achieve what we do, together.
The notion of team or community that works together is
actually a biblical concept. One of the writers of the Bible,
Paul, uses the analogy of the body. One body, many parts and Both the Gala Ball ‘St Andrew’s Royale’ and the Golf Day are
each has an incredibly important part to play. In his analogy he focused on building connections between College parents
continues by suggesting that one part of the body can’t simply which is just as important. As last year was so difficult for
say they are more important than the other. Each has a unique parents to be included in events, COVID-19 permitting, this
role. So, too in our College, family and church communities. was going to be a focus for us in 2021. As I spoke to Year 7
parents at the commencement of the year, I set both ourselves
As I look around at the opportunities we provide here at St and the parents the challenge of getting to know other
Andrew’s, it’s not just promotional talk about connecting parents, of building those connections because they are so
through community, we actively try and live this, recognising vital as our students become teenagers and move through the
that building connections and community is a team effort secondary school. Parenting style changes as children become
involving parents, staff and students. adolescents, connecting can be harder and can feel lonely and
with this in mind, it is incredibly encouraging to see the parents
Having completed the 48km Kokoda Challenge this term with of our year levels coming together more often and in different
my Year 10 team, I was once again in awe of the commitment ways to build connections with each other.
of our 54 teams, but also the parents and staff who willingly
gave up their time to provide this unique opportunity. Seeing Spending a Saturday evening with our alumni from 2010 and
so many St Andrew’s staff and families working together 2011 was an incredibly enjoyable night. To hear their stories,
to support their team is all part of what it means to be in their challenges and their successes was so encouraging. It
community. Each having their own important role but being has been wonderful to welcome back quite a few of our alumni
a part of the bigger body. ‘Kokoda’ is one of those challenges who are giving back to the College through coaching sporting
that pushes people to their limits and when we do this teams or mentoring current students.
together, the outcome, such as simply finishing, is wonderful.
Students are learning so many different things in completing We live in times that are far more challenging for our children.
this challenge, but one of the very important ones is the With so many competing forces impacting their development,
concept of team, of learning that there are times when the one of the few remaining sources of stability are parents, family
individual is only a part of a whole, and the team becomes the and school. This is why we focus on the St Andrew’s values and
important feature. ‘Kokoda’ has the bonus of raising money to why we keep talking about building connections. It is a team
support a great cause. effort, not unlike the 48km Kokoda Challenge…sometimes it
feels like it’s a marathon with plenty of hills and valleys! It’s
It’s wonderful to know that the College Fair will be returning! great to see our entire community working together along the
It will be a little different as we manage our current space way to provide our current students with the best possible
constraints, but we are looking forward to bringing back the outcomes.
energy and community engagement that the Fair provides. We
are already excited to have some major sponsors knowing that
the proceeds of these sorts of events have always gone back
into the College to provide resources that the College might not
have otherwise had the opportunity to provide. Best wishes,
Chris Ivey
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St Andrew ’s
Join us for a magical evening of dinner and dancing
at the 2021 St Andrew’s Royale Gala Ball on
Saturday 7 August.
Tickets include canapés, a welcome drink on arrival followed by a three-course seated dinner.
Enjoy the evening dancing to live music, partaking in the live and silent auctions, and trying your
luck in our raffle to win some amazing prizes.
The College Car Raffle will also be drawn on the night where one lucky winner will drive away
in a new Toyota Yaris Ascent Sport retailed at $26,941 thanks to John Madill Toyota.
All funds raised will go towards the new Performing Arts Centre.
SOLD OUT
Early bird tickets on sale now
$130 each or $1200 for a table of 10
events.humanitix.com/st-andrews-royale-gala-ball-2021
Dress Code: Black Tie | 18+ event only
External guests are welcome to attend with a member of the St Andrew’s community.
Thank you to our Gala Ball Sponsors
Platinum Gold Silver Bronze
Car RaffleSponsor Page 5
NEW
Staff highlights
KATE THOMAS JUSTINE SEEAR
Partnerships and Events Coordinator Year 6 Teacher
Where have I come from/previous work experience? Where have I come from/previous work experience?
I was born and raised in Jackson, Mississippi. After graduating I grew up in the South Island of beautiful New Zealand. I
from the University of Mississippi, I moved to New York for four commenced my teaching career in London, before returning to
years working in marketing and events at Glamour Magazine this side of the globe. I spent the last 12 years teaching Years 5
and Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia. While living in New and 6 at All Hallows’ School, in the heart of Brisbane. During my
York, I met my now husband who is from the Sunshine Coast time there, I was very involved in implementing their wellbeing
and we moved here in 2010. Prior to coming to St Andrew’s, framework and in the area of digital pedagogy. In December
I spent time working in marketing and advertising in radio last year, my husband and I relocated to the Sunshine Coast
and television, I was the Events Manager at Australia Zoo and with our two children – Grace and Jack.
as a Social Media and Partnerships Specialist for Springfree
Trampoline. Why the move to St Andrew’s?
Living in Brisbane and being nature lovers, meant that most
Why the move to St Andrew’s? weekends my family and I would travel to the Sunshine Coast
I have two little boys named Charlie and James and with the to get a dose of the outdoors. A few years ago, we decided
craziness of 2020, it really made me take a step back, re- that we were ready to leave city life and move closer to nature
prioritise and realise I needed a better work/life balance. The permanently. I had heard about how wonderful St Andrew’s
role at St Andrew’s not only provided me with the perfect Anglican College is, so being given the opportunity to teach
work/life balance, but it also allowed me to keep doing what I here is such a gift.
love and am truly passionate about. I now get to spend more
time with my family and work for an amazing school that What have you enjoyed most about working here?
provides me with plenty of new and exciting opportunities like The St Andrew’s community. Everyone has been so supportive,
it does for all its staff, students and parents. helpful and friendly. I feel so lucky to be part of such a
wonderful community.
What have you enjoyed most about working here?
The people! Everyone has been so welcoming, and I have What do you like best about working in your field?
enjoyed getting to know all the staff, students and parents. Teaching is very near and dear to my heart. I believe my
purpose is to make a positive difference to the lives of the
What do you like best about working in your field? children I teach and learn with, so being a teacher allows me to
Every event is different which means most of my days are never live out my purpose every day.
the same which is fantastic! I get to interact with all types of
people and plan all types of events, so there is never a dull
moment.
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EXCELLENCE
Recognised
We are proud to have again been awarded
excellence awards and short listed as
finalists in the prestigious Australian Educator
Awards.
The College has been shortlisted for ‘Best Regional
School’ and our Principal, Chris Ivey is a finalist for
‘Principal of the Year (non-government)’.
The College’s continued focus on relationships,
excellence, opportunities and personal best is what
Mr Ivey believes has made St Andrew’s stand out as a
finalist for School of the Year.
“Our commitment to continually want to improve, to
fulfill our strategic intent, and to be passionate about
everything we do sets us apart,” he said.
“Through the challenges of 2020 and continued
uncertainly in 2021, the College has been committed
to reflecting on the changing needs and adapting
through flexibility and new ways of thinking.
“Our response to the first lockdown and the
resources we produced and shared with other
schools really shone a light on the great work we are
doing.
“Additionally, we continue to develop programs and
ideas that link directly to our strategic intent.”
In 2020 and 2019, the College won Best Co-curricular
Program at the Australian Educator Awards.
Winners of the awards will be announced in August
2021.
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The importance of
ANZAC DAY
105 years ago, in Dubbo, New South Wales in August of year so the hardship, bravery and sacrifice does not go
1916, my Great-Great-Grandfather, William John Sandstrom unappreciated and forgotten by all of us and the generations
enlisted in the Australian imperial force and fought in the to come who did not experience those horrors firsthand.
23rd battalion in France for three years as a rifleman until We continue to have pride in our countries and always
he was shot in the arm and declared wounded on the appreciate what our brave soldiers sacrificed.
battlefield. He was then sent to London and cared for at
a war hospital only to be suddenly forced back into battle Growing up in New Zealand and Australia and having Anzac
three weeks later with the wound barely healed. He then ancestors from both sides of the ditch gives me a small but
returned home in 1919 with severe shell shock due to the equally strong recognition of the unique sense of the bond
horrors and tragedies he had witnessed at war. and alliance our soldiers must have felt when fighting at
Gallipoli, the Western Front, in the trenches. Also, how both
This burdened him with the inability to talk, sleep or raise countries relied on each other and forever united our two
his children, but to many others William seemed fortunate great countries.
as he was able to return home to his homeland, which was
tragically not the case for tens of thousands of other Anzacs. Together they bravely fought against insurmountable odds
and many gave the ultimate sacrifice to ensure we all live in
On ANZAC Day we honour and respect the sacrifice he this wonderful place we call home.
and thousands of Anzacs made in order to fight for the
freedom New Zealand and Australia enjoy today. The 25th Lest we forget.
of April must remain an important and celebrated day every Ruby Bergman, Year 12 Modern History Student
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SUSTAINABLE
Development
A piece of the College’s natural environment and history and will be preserved forever in the new
Performing Arts Centre, thanks to an innovative idea from staff.
As the College continues to develop its Masterplan, large of the trees that have to make way for progress.
scribbly gum trees which stood at the front of the College
needed to be removed to enable the next stages of “The importance of showing respect for the environment
development. cannot be underestimated not only for those within the
college but also to the wider community.”
However with a focus on ensuring sustainability and taking
accountability for the impacts on our planet, this timber has The project will be long-term, with the aim to maintain
been milled thanks to the Cooroora Woodworkers Club, to student, staff and community involvement throughout the
create life cycle learning opportunities for students with a process.
longer term goal of producing furniture for the College.
As the wood takes time to season, students currently in upper
These projects will be injected into the Performing Arts Centre Primary will see the project from start to finish as they are
to create a sense of belonging and connection to the space immersed in the life cycle learning process, design and final
and site. construction projects.
Driven by Secondary Design and Technology teacher Mr Rob Year 6 student Cayden D was passionate about the College’s
Kelly, his passion for the environment spurred him to pitch the commitment to creating a more sustainable future.
idea of making good use of the raw material that otherwise
may be wood chipped. “Rather than throwing things away, we are using them, which
is positive for our environment.
“It will be great to have a permanent reminder of the trees
that were here originally and to show a measure of respect to “There is a point to its use and purpose.”
the environment in which we live and work,” Mr Kelly said.
He suggested using the wood to create shelving for the
“We understand that progress and development is essential, Performing Arts Foyer. Other students suggested feature lamps
but we can also acknowledge the environment by making use with LEDs, benches, tables, garden boxes and props for future
shows.
Now the wood is milled and drying, the College plans to
consult with students and the wider community for ideas to
get the best value out of the project both for an educational
reason but also as an end product.
The College will also continue to investigate other ways to
peruse a more zero positive footprint.
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ROBO RAVE
Tech loving students battled it out,
robot style, at Australia’s biggest
ACADEMIC
Robotics Tournament, RoboRave,
held at USC this Term.
Challenge
This competition tests competitors
ability to design, build, program
and test robots to perform a
variety of tasks across multiple
categories.
Our Year 7 entrepreneurial team
This term, 47 of our students from Years
won the middle school division
5 to Year 10 competed in the Queensland
with their 'Shutter Me' innovation,
da Vinci Decathlon Championships held
and our Year 8 Sumobot team
in Brisbane. It was a wonderful event
took first place in the high school
comprising excellence in academic
sumo competition with robot
rigor, with many of the top schools in
C.H.O.N.K.E.R
Queensland competing.
The students competed as teams of
eight in the following disciplines: English,
Mathematics, Science, Engineering, Art &
Poetry, Creative Producers, Cartography,
Ideation, Code Breaking and Legacy.
Congratulations to the Year 9 team who
finished second place overall and the
Year 7 team who finished third place
overall.
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than a Word
St Andrew’s had a very eventful Reconciliation week this year.
Our First Nations Liaison, Sarah Padbury co-facilitated Chapel in
both Primary and Secondary assembly to discuss how Sorry Day
is more than a word, the impact of the Stolen Generation and
what Reconciliation means. We discussed how important it is
for us to acknowledge the trauma of the past for Aboriginal and
Torres Straight Islander People so that we can move forward as
a Nation.
Our wonderful Secondary Aboriginal students led literature,
art and cultural incursions in the Primary School. Our Primary
Teachers spent time embedding Aboriginal perspectives
into the students understanding of European Settlement in
Australia through art and story telling activities. We also spent
time celebrating the incredible achievements of First Nations
people in the fields of sport, arts, politics and science.
The week ended with some of our Year 9 students leaving for
Stradbroke Island to immerse themselves in the rich culture
and history of the Quandamooka People of Stradbroke Island
where they learned first hand about Quandamooka history,
their culture through dance and art workshops and walked the
country learning about bush tucker, bush medicine and the
importance of Native Title.
Page 11SHORT HAIR
...Don’t care
Staff and What motivated you to take part in the get leukemia your hair takes ages to grow back
students braved world’s greatest shave? from the treatment.
the shave for Maddie: I had a friend who passed away from Maddie: I believe it is important, especially
the Leukaemia cancer last year, right before lockdown. As a for younger people to give back and raise
consequence, I was unable to attend her funeral awareness. By getting involved it really helps
Foundation in
and didn’t get the chance to say goodbye younger people to understand that there are
May, raising properly. I wanted to do the World’s Greatest other people who are struggling, and that the
almost $25,000. Shave to give back to those who might not be world does not revolve around them.
Amelie, Maddie, able to say goodbye or live comfortably while Indigo: Not all young people have been affected
Zach, Indigo, going through cancer. by cancer so they don’t know about it and the
Maddie and Mr Amelie: I have always wanted to help people difficulties and problems it can cause people and
Sox talk about and in Year 5 when I heard about the World’s their families. By doing this it raises awareness.
their experience Greatest Shave, I really want to do it. Zach: This is a good lesson and a exciting
and what Indigo: I was motivated by one of my family process to make a difference.
inspired them to members who recently died from cancer. It was Mr Sox: Making an impact doesn’t take much
my way of showing my gratitude for my health and sadly we let our egos get the best of
take part in the
and a way that I can raise money to help the us. Fortunately, hair can be an extension of
World’s Greatest families of those with cancer and the people the ego so it’s a double win for anyone who
Shave. with cancer themselves. does something for someone else and lose an
Zach: Seeing and hearing about people with external part of themselves in the process.
cancer.
Mr Sox: The bravery of the young students. How did you feel when your head was
being shaved and after?
Why do you think it’s important for Amelie: I was super excited when I first felt my
young people to be involved in initiatives hair being shaved but nearing the end of it I
like this? was really nervous to see the end result. After it
Amelie: I think it’s important because young was done, I looked into a mirror and it was a big
people can grow their hair back but when you shock but It was a good feeling knowing that I’d
Page 12done something good.
Maddie: As I only cut my hair, it was a slightly different
experience. Afterwards, I felt liberated, from not only hair
but from the feeling that I had helped, and it wasn’t for
nothing; it really humbled me.
Indigo: It made me nervous and excited as I watched
clumps of hair fall from my head. After the shave I have
found myself continuously forgetting I had no hair so when
I would go to flick my ponytail or stroke my hair I would get
a little flash of surprise when all I would feel is my prickly
head.
What have you learnt from this experience?
Amelie: I have learnt that it doesn’t matter if you have lots
of hair or shaved head, you’re still beautiful either way. It
doesn’t matter how you look it matters how you act.
Maddie: From the death of my friend, I really learnt that
life if finite and can be taken away at any point. I have also
learned to not take life so seriously, and enjoy even the
simplest of things, from the warmth of the sun on your
face to a hearty meal in the of middle winter.
Indigo: I learned that I can inspire people through my
actions to make them do good actions too. When I
mentioned that I was shaving my head for cancer to
my family and friends they would probably never have
donated but my action of shaving my head inspired them
to donate.
What would you say to others who are thinking
about taking part?
Indigo: I would say that it is totally worth it. I told myself
as I sat down on the chair for my head to be shaved that
whatever the outcome was to be, I have raised $1835.59
and that is enough to help at least someone.
Zach: This is a great opportunity to help change
someone’s life.
Mr Sox: Hair isn’t important. Have a go, research the
stories of people affected and try and walk in their shoes
for a bit. Gratitude is a powerful thing.
Page 13CULTURAL
Appreciation
More than 270 St Andrew’s students participated in a teachers incorporate cultural interactions and
Chinese Language and Culture event at the College in understandings into lessons a variety of ways. In Term
Term 2. 2, for example, Year 8 Spanish students learnt about
a fascinating festival in Barcelona where people of all
In collaboration with the QUT Confucius Institute, ages compete to create human towers. They also learnt
students from Year 3 to Year 12 participate in a range of that Spanish is not the only official language spoken in
traditional Chinese arts such as ribbon dancing, Chinese Spain. The students were presented with this cultural
plum blossom painting, Chinese paper cutting, tai chi and information in authentic written and audio-visual texts
Peking opera mask painting. completely in Spanish. It was wonderful for the students
to realise just how much they can already understand.
When learning a language, it is imperative that students
are provided with authentic opportunities to interact Being able to speak another language is much more than
with the people and the culture whose language is being just saying the same words in the other language. The
learnt. Positive cultural interactions increase student more students know about the people whose language
engagement in learning a language. Acquiring a language they are acquiring, the better they will communicate with
takes time and dedication. It is easy for students to lose them by knowing the culturally appropriate things to say
their commitment. Interesting cultural interactions renew at the right time, rather than just translating a phrase
their interest and their perseverance. from their native language that may not be appropriate
and therefore become ‘lost in translation’.
In our language classrooms at St Andrew’s, language
Page 14FAIR
Saturday 4 September
11.00am to 6.30pm
Proudly presented by
RIDES, STALLS, FOOD TRUCKS, SHOWBAGS, RAFFLE,
live music, PRIZES, FACE PAINTING,
Fireworks at 6.15pm, Presented by Mark Bain Constructions
Page 15PRIMARY News
CHESS CHAMPS SAILING FUN
Our Primary chess players tested their strategic-thinking Year 5s and 6s spent many a perfect afternoon on the
skills, for an enjoyable day competing at the SCIPHA Noosa River this term as part of the Primary sports
Chess Tournament. program.
Congratulations to the boys open team and Hamish, who Week 7 was ‘capsize week,’ which was a daunting task
both came third in their respective competitions! for many of our young tackers. However thanks to the
dedicated staff at the Noosa Yacht and Rowing Club,
who work closely with our students every week, every
student ended the day with a huge smile on their face
and wanting to do it again.
BLAST OFF! CIRCUIT GAMES
As part of the National Simultaneous Storytime celebrations, Year 6 students have been busy this term, learning about
our Primary students enjoyed watching NASA astronaut circuits. With their knowledge, they were then tasked to
Shannon Walker read Give Me Some Space! by Philip design games for their Prep buddies to play and enjoy.
Bunting from the International Space Station, along with
over one million other children across Australia. Games ranged from miniature golf, mini pianos, pinball
type games and games requiring fine motor skills. Within
Our home-made giant rocket, assembled with MakeDo the games, students incorporated the use of buzzers,
cardboard screws proved entertaining for all! lights, movement, energy and switches as part of their
circuitry to create challenging elements and excitement.
Page 16PASSIONATE READERS MAKING MATHS FUN
The Sunshine Coast Interschool Year 6 Readers’ Cup If ABx3-1=BA. What is the sum of A+B?
competition attracted teams from 26 schools around the
coast. Our Year 3 and 4 families put their mathematics skills to
the test with questions like this at the family Maths Quiz
The presenter was our very own teacher librarian Mr night.
Peter Carnavas who ensured the competitors and
audience enjoyed the event. Primary specialist mathematics teacher Mr Fraser, had
parents and students thinking outside the box with his
Our St Andrew’s team placed fourth, an admirable mind-bending, hands-on problem solving challenges and
achievement in this traditionally challenging competition. exciting Kahoot quiz.
Thanks to Darcy, Emily, Ava, Molly and Charlie for
representing our College as ambassadors of our strong
reading culture.
CREATIVE INVENTIONS ATHLETICS CARNIVAL
The next big thing in wearable technology may be right It has been a fun term of Athletics and we concluded
here in our Year 5 classrooms. Thinking about the needs Term 2 with our two super Primary Carnivals which were
of the future and what hi-tech gadgets might make like great fun. Congratulations to Williamson who won the
easier, Year 5 students developed their own ideas for Primary carnival and best wishes to the Primary Athletics
what they think could be the next new must-have device. team who compete at the SCISSA carnival in Term 3.
From rings that help with spelling, to glasses that light up,
a smart bag, smart earrings and a headband that tracks
student stress levels, students presented their ideas with
a marketing video and a first phase prototype.
Page 17YEAR 5
Camp
Year 5 students spent a week on Moreton
Island sand tobogganing, bush walking, dolphin
feeding, snorkelling, fish feeding and more.
What an adventure!
Students then wrote about their experiences in
a creative writing exercise.
The sand grains greeted me as I stepped off the
bus, with what felt like little bugs swimming in
my stomach. Heat wrapped around my body
like fire, as the group began climbing up the
tall, steep and smooth sand dune. My eyes
followed the people racing down the dune with
big puffs of sand trailing behind them until the
bottom. Finally, it was my turn to speed down
the sand dune. With one final shove from the
instructor, I flew down the dune at an insane
speed. The nerves instantly went away, and was
replaced with forever happiness.
Blake Telburn
I yanked, pulled and squeezed, then finally
fitted into my wetsuit. I waddled over to the
flipper stand, itching to take my sandy, chilly
suit off. I pushed my flippers over my heels and
stumbled to the snorkel buckets. I plucked a set
of goggles out of the green bucket. Soon I was
ready to go. I took my flippers off then jogged
down to the beach and sat in the gentle waves
to put our flippers back on. Shivering, I wobbled
backwards into the icy water, then turned
around, and dived into the blue. I wriggled
in my tight and baggy (somehow both at the
same time) wetsuit, trying to get comfortable.
The sand that was previously squished in
between my toes felt horrid, so I wiggled
my toes around in my flippers. My right foot
started to ache. Soon I was swimming around
peacefully through the water, watching many
schools of fish swim past. My heart was beating
fast. I loved the fish. I followed them until I
wasn’t allowed any further. “If only this would
last forever,” I thought.
Zara Dick
Page 18Can one ten-year-old make a difference? Year 5
student Orlando believes he can.
Change has to start somewhere, and Orlando is determined
to start that change, with the hopes of inspiring others to
do the same.
His work with reducing waste at the College was recognised
in June as one of the four finalists in the Sunshine Coast
Council’s 2021 Les Hall Young Conservationist Award on
World Environment Day.
After watching a program on plastic with carbon footprint
expert Mike Berners Lee expert three years ago, Orlando
sprung into action.
“As soon as I learnt about all the waste problems, it was
always in the back of my mind,” he said.
conservation projects.
“Seeing things and thinking ‘oh that’s recyclable or that’s
going to go straight into landfill’. And then I learnt about “I think if I start it, and then bigger people in positions of
the bigger issues of landfill and how that was damaging the power see it and start to carry it on and it escalates, one
planet and I really started researching. small person can make a difference,” he said.
“I thought, ‘that’s it, I’ve got to stop it, I’ve got to try and “My generation is going to be the one to stop it, because
help. Not only myself, not only my friends, not only St if we don’t, it’s just going to continue to go downhill and it
Andrews but the entire Sunshine Coast community and will get to the point that is unstoppable and will not only
make it better for the environment.” hurt our generation but the ones to come after. If the big
leaders aren’t doing anything, think about what could and
Orlando initiated the College’s ‘Waste Warriors’ group is going to happen in say 200 years time.”
and for the past three years has worked closely with the
Facilities Team sorting recycling. After a year of scriptwriting Orlando’s next goal is to get a
video that he and the Waste Warriors have been working
The group raised $1000 which they donated to Coolum on, animated. If focuses on waste and choosing options
and North Shore Coastal care to assist with their turtle with no packaging that helps eliminate unnecessary
rubbish.
Page 19PRIMARY News
SANDY CHEATERS BLADE YOUR FRIEND DIANA
Problem statement: Beach goers need Problem statement: Gamers need a way Problem statement: Clothing shop
a way to not get sand in their bag when to cool down their consoles so they don’t owners need a way to avoid COVID
they’re going to the beach. overheat and crash. germs getting in their shop because
Lily, Grace, Avi and Libby Hamish, Elliot, Tallan, Callum business owners want to stop the spread
SOLVING Problems
and keep customers safe.
Miya, Taylor,Lili
Year 6 students have been following
the Design Centre Learning framework
to design, build, program and market
an innovative working robotic
prototype that solves a defined
problem.
To build their prototypes, students are
using EV3 Lego robots, with a variety
of different sensors and motors. Every
prototype is required to have an input/
output process, meaning that there
RAINBOW LOLLIES needs to be some type of input eg. FANPACK
Problem statement: Movie goers need touch sensor, that then triggers an Problem statement: People in the desert
a way to get lollies without leaving their output, eg. a motor moving to open a need a way to cool down fast and not
seats because they don’t want to miss door. They then have an open ended overheat.
the movie. choice of materials to build their William, Oscar, Isaac, Louis
Cooper, Josh, Lachlan, Zane prototypes.
BUILDER BOB SMILE TODAY SAFE SAFER
Problem statement: Cleaners need a Problem statement: Homeless people Problem statement: Banks need a way
way to pick up smaller objects without need a way to listen to music during to access safes easier while keeping
bending over to prevent back injuries. special holidays so they can be criminals out.
Zephyr, Cooper supported during these times. Jamie, James W, Jake
Malia, Emily, Kitty, Ava
Page 20News
PRIMARY
A WHOLE
New World
Agrabah came to life in the RGC when our Year
3 performance of Disney’s Aladdin Kids, the
Musical.
Students explored a whole new world of Musical
performance, as they spent weeks preparing
for an immersive 360 style performance during
Grandparents and Special Friends week.
Every student in Year 3 impressed the crowds -
singing, dancing and acting with huge smiles and
contagious energy.
Congratulations to Year 3 students and teachers
for a colourful and fun performance.
Page 21PRIMARY News
...because they look after
me. When my Grandma
drives around the corner
from my home she
always says “Home Sweet
Home”. When I need
some help my Grandpa
always says “come on,
you can do it.”
Holly P
I love my
GRANDPARENTS...
Our Primary students had some special visitors
this term as part of Grandparents and Special
Friends Week.
There was plenty of excitement from our Prep
to Year 2 students, as grandparents enjoyed
painting, card making, origami, reading, musical
instruments, a teddy bear’s picnic, and dress ups
with the students. Year 4 grandparents and
special friends tested their knowledge in a
friendly Kahoot quiz then visited the student’s
classrooms for a digital technology activity.
Rounding off Grandparents and Special Friends’
Week, Year 5 and 6 students presented and
shared their IGNITE projects.
The IGNITE program provides an opportunity for ...because they are very
all students in Years 5 and 6 to be immersed in generous. Sometimes
an enrichment program where they can explore we go to the park
and pursue their own interests and talents. and sometimes we
The proud looks on the students’ faces as they go camping. My
shared their projects with family, shows how grandparents give me
much they thrive in this environment that gives things like games to
them ownership and follows their personal play and some food we
passions. don’t often get. I love my
grandparents and they
...because they love me. Sienna D
give me out-
standing meals
and they do
gardening. I learn
from them.
Theo A
Page 22News
PRIMARY
...because every morning
we get up really early.
We eat Weetbix and my
grandpa’s dog Jack licks the
bowls. We go out in the
freezing cold and round
up the cows. Then when
Grandpa feeds the cows I
stay behind with Nanny and
bake cupcakes.
Abigail W
I love my grandparents
because they make
scrumptious vanilla
cakes with me. When I
chat with them they say
funny things. They bring
me to awesome places
and we have heaps of
fun.
Emily M
...because they play
chess with me. It is
so much fun, we play
nearly all day. Most of
the time my grandma
wins because she’s
really good and she has
played a lot.
Kai B
Page 23SECONDARY News
PYJAMA PARTY HEALTHY COOKING
A momentous occasion for both our youngest and oldest Year 8 Food Tech students have been whipping up a
students at the College at the end of May. healthy and delicious storm in the kitchen.
Our Year 12 students celebrated only 100 days left of They were given the brief to encourage young people
their schooling journey at St Andrew’s, and enjoyed a to aim for the Try for 5 Nutrition week: to increase
pyjama breakfast together cooked by Secondary staff. the amount of vegetables in their diet and produce a
wellness bowl that also meets the Australian Dietary
At the opposite end of the journey, Preppies celebrated guidelines of a balanced meal.
100 days of being at school with plenty of fun activities in
pyjamas and a picnic lunch. After researching the nutritional value of ingredients the
students selected the most appropriate and prepared
their solutions.
VISUAL ART EXPERIENCE LEADERSHIP CAMP
Senior Visual Art students visited at QAGOMA and QCA The entire Year 11 cohort retreated to Somerset Dam for
Museum researching key artist influences and reflected three days of Leadership awareness and training early
on the achievements of students featured in the 2020 this term. The purpose of the retreat was to galvanise
Creative Generation Excellence Awards in Visual Art. the Year 11 student body into a single cohesive unit and
to challenge them to lead and serve St Andrew’s to the
The curatorial staff QCA museum provided a guest best of their ability and in their own unique style.
lecture on contemporary indigenous Canadian artist
Rebecca Belmore’s first Australian solo exhibition The students participated in an afternoon of laser
‘Turbulent Water’. This exhibition featured Belmore’s skirmish, dressed up for a 70s Disco Night, sang around
multi-sensory and interdisciplinary video and installation the camp fire and bonded as a team. Motivational
practice, addressing the social and political issues faced speakers inspired the group to harness their own
by Indigenous communities, as well as the connections individual talents and potential as they prepare for their
between bodies, land and language. final year at the College.
Page 24SECONDARY News
READING CHAMPS RATIONS CHALLENGE
Congratulations to Madeline, Zara, Lucy and Sophie A team of Year 11 students and staff took part in the
who recently won the Sunshine Coast Interschool Year 8 Act for Peace Ration Challenge in June, eating the same
Reader’s Cup Competition! rations as a Syrian refugee for a week.
The team is now preparing for the State Finals to be held The team raised more than $16,000 to help bring
in Brisbane in September. We wish our students the very emergency food, healthcare and life-saving support to
best with their preparation for the competition. the people who need it most.
Congratulations to Poppy L, who raised the highest
amount of money of any school-aged individual.
UNIVERSITY LIFE BUDDING GEOLOGISTS
Year 10s attended ‘Experience USC’ this term where they In their scientific studies this term, Year 7 students have
explored a range of career paths, spoke with academics and been investigating different rock types.
experienced University life.
Using the samples, students were able to identify the
This information will be helpful for the students as they layers, grains, colour size, hardness and type of rocks.
choose their senior subject preferences and start to
consider different career options.
Page 25YEAR 8
Camp reflections
The 2021 Year 8 Camp was a great I really enjoyed year 8 camp. It was Camp was amazing! We arrived at
experience and one I will never forget. exciting, adventurous, and challenging school all excited to go camping and
The activities included mountain biking, and I learnt so many things. I learnt quickly hopped on the bus. We started
kayaking, hiking and abseiling/rock how to abseil and improved my fitness bike riding and already everyone was
climbing. We rode from Pomona to and skills in rock climbing, hiking, having fun. We arrived at the campsite
Boreen Point; it challenged not only your kayaking, and mountain biking. It was a at the end of the day and everyone
physical strength, but also your mental great opportunity to meet new people was tired so we just fell asleep in two
strength on the steep hills. We kayaked and learn more about other people. I seconds. The next day was the day that
from Boreen point to Harry’s hut, enjoyed the challenge, and it was a great everyone was nervous about, it was
stopping off at the information centre. opportunity to push myself. Overall, it abseiling and rock climbing. Our very
For the hike, we travelled down from was a great experience for me and I had nice instructor told us everything we
Harry’s hut to Elanda point; another lots of fun. needed to know and then there we were
great experience. Finally, we abseiled Gabby Dean halfway down a cliff having the time of
and rock climbed at Mt Tinbeerwah. our lives. The next day followed with a
The view was breathtaking. We were Year 8 camp was a very exciting and hard yet fun kayak trip to Harry’s Hut. On
surrounded by the natural environment challenging experience. I really enjoyed the last day, everyone was exhausted but
for most of the trip which was one of the the number of activities that we did there was a massive walk ahead however
highlights; it made the trip peaceful and each day. The highlight for me was we pushed through and just like that we
very enjoyable. This camp has been one the abseiling; it really challenged me were at the same place that we started
of the best experiences so far during my considering how I have a bit of a fear of with. It was the best camp ever!
time at St Andrew’s. heights but it was worth it and a great Tom Laflamme
Heath Mahoney experience. I am so lucky that I am able
to do these types of camps to challenge
myself out of my comfort zone.
Jasmine Sinclair
Page 26The Connections program is a unique part of Secondary schooling at St Andrew’s, which
aims to begin a student’s journey into becoming independent young men and women by
connecting them with the world in which they belong.
After multiple twists, turns, cancellations, false starts and thing and experiencing something one way, someone else
re-bookings, our Year 9s finally set off on their first trip might not feel comfortable doing that and experience it
for 2021 this term. The cohort was split in two, with half in a completely different way. I learnt that even though I
spending a week on Minjerribah (North Stradbroke Island), might have problems everyone else does too, and each
and the second half spend three days exploring Brisbane person’s experience is different.
and two at USC: University of the Sunshine Coast, Australia T: I learnt how everyone is different and has different
working towards understanding the cultural, political and attitudes to work and your way might not work for others.
environmental influences which shape lives. E: I learnt that taking time to look over every possible
outcome to a problem would determine the best solutions.
Aisha, Taya and Emily talk about their time in Brisbane. Something I learnt about the group over the whole week
was after we started with surveying people, we started
What was hard for you this week? to understand what the general community of Brisbane
Aisha: Probably getting around the city. I hadn’t really been thought about our topic.
to Brisbane before so it was a challenge to get around in
a new place with time restrictions, and no idea of where What was the most interesting thing that you learnt?
I was except for Google Maps on my phone. We also A: The most interesting thing I learnt was probably about
had someone in our group on crutches so that was also the cross-river rail. I found it very interesting and exciting to
challenging. learn about and I thought it was really cool to have tunnels
Taya: My group was the biggest challenge for me this week. being built underground for trains that will be under the
I had to adapt to a learning style which was significantly city. I thought it was a really cool idea as from my surveys I
different to my own. also learnt that most people in Brisbane commute by train,
Emily: Finding the right bus route with the right time, so the cross-river rail would be a really good idea.
ending with where we needed to be. T: I didn’t realise how much planning went into a city.
E: The most interesting thing I learnt was the larger part
What worked well for your group this week? of the Brisbane community thought that people thought it
A: I think the surveying worked well for our group because was good for the environment.
I felt our group worked well together and it was a fun
environment. Everyone was looking out for each other What was the best thing about the week?
and we worked together really well, so when it came to A: Meeting new people and making new friends, and
surveying we worked hard and got our surveys done in half getting to have fun experiences with them. I didn’t really
an hour. The teamwork aspect really helped. know some of my group members well, or even some
T: When we interviewed people. I believe that it was the other people in the grade I hadn’t talked to much, before
most productive time for our group. this and this experience was a really good way to make
E: The collaboration between my group, we all worked new friendships. I really enjoyed getting to know my group
together to achieve a main goal at the end. members and others and having fun experiences with
them in a new place. It was a really fun way to make new
What did you learn about yourself and your group? connections and I was having fun the entire time.
A: I learnt that everyone is different in terms of what they T: I really enjoyed being with my friends and going to watch
like and dislike to do, what they feel comfortable doing, the play at the Powerhouse.
what they are like in a group/team and what might be E: I really enjoyed the free time and freedom with trust.
going on for them. I learnt that everyone’s experience will Also watching the play at night before catching the boat
be different and even though I am comfortable with one back.
Page 27CHLOE ROBERTS AND
CHARLIZE WILSON
Explain your project, your design problem
and what have you created...
Our design problem statement was
“Residents of the Coolum Area might need
a more financially and environmentally
stable area that would allow them to
enjoy the best of Coolum’s affordable and
sustainable ecosystem.” We decided to
target this by:
• Desalinated water filter in bathrooms
that replace precious town water
wastage with ocean water using
pipes. As well as bathroom updates,
segregated showers, outdoor showers,
toilets and change rooms
• Bicycles and treadmills that convert
movement and energy to the Coolum
district that can be accessed by
tapping a ‘go card’ or card supplied by
the community shack
• Sustainable planter beds that can
be used for cafés and neighbouring
restaurants.
• Community shack with hire and café
that supplies skateboard, surfboard,
boogie board, equipment for beach
game activities (frisbees, balls,
snorkels), picnics (baskets, rugs,
NEW
ice creams), and other products to
stimulate action and entertainment for
families of locals and tourists.
What were your biggest challenges?
LOOK
Internet issues with the software, and
communication issues within group
Coolum
members.
What did you learn through this project?
How to use the software ‘Floorplanner’
effectively, as well as broadening our
creativity towards clever and innovative
ideas. Also how we learnt to maintain focus
on a project to have a successful outcome.
Our Year 7s have been using the Design Centered How has your thinking changed during
Learning framework to identify design problems within this project?
the Coolum Beach community and town planning. With By trying to have relevant and innovative
a focus on sustainability and usability, students used a solutions.
variety of programs to redesign the growing town to meet
What did you most enjoy?
its expanding need and expectations. Students presented
Working with friends, sharing ideas, and
their projects to staff and Noosa Councillor Maria Suarez.
bringing them to life.
Page 28SALLY MILLER
Explain your project, your design
problem and what have you created...
In our Coolum Beach re-design project,
we decided to move the main road
David Low Way behind the shops. We
found most of the people we sent
surveys to report that there are many
traffic problems in Coolum, such as lack
of car parking areas and congestion.
We chose our focus to be congestion.
Coolum is home to many beautiful
natural features, like beaches and an
abundance of flora, so we decided that
our solution should not only solve the
main problem, but also preserve the
natural beauty in the area.
What were your biggest challenges?
The prototyping stage. We decided
to make our prototype on Minecraft
education, but when we were building,
OLI TAYLOR we found the proportion sizes were
Explain your project, your design wrong in some areas. We had planned
problem and what have you created... on re-creating a very realistic version
The main problem we identified is the of Coolum, but found we were
lack in community space that benefits not able to do so. We still tried to
the community’s physical health and include aspects of Coolum, but our
allows people to learn about the trees prototype still isn’t very exact. We also
and animals that are native to the faced other challenges like getting
Coolum region. I added an Indigenous all the information together for our
learning space outdoors, and an ocean presentation and agreement on the
tidal pool to help implement more right solution.
physical activity with the Coolum
community. What did you learn through this
project?
What were your biggest challenges? ETHAN MARTIN We not only gained a deeper
Probably the obvious, trying to find Explain your project, your design understanding of the opinions and
solutions that suited everybody in the problem and what have you created... things that people wanted, but we
community. Because there’s a lot of land in Coolum also learnt about the design process
that’s not used to its full potential, that many companies use in the real
What did you learn through this we wanted to create areas that would world. Through following this process,
project? benefit the local people including a new we learnt more about the stages that
Mostly, I have learnt about the cinema, function rooms for weddings actual place-makers go through before
challenges and all the steps involved and parties plus a new coffee shop in making a design into reality.
in the people whose jobs are to create Tickle Park.
these changes. I also learnt that to How has your thinking changed during
make a change in a community, it needs What were your biggest challenges? this project?
to not just suit the more important Deciding on what was needed. We went into this project thinking
citizens, but the majority of citizens of solutions, or improvements we
instead. What did you learn through this would like to make to Coolum before
project? identifying a problem. By following the
How has your thinking changed during How to think about what local people proper design process, we eliminated
this project? would like to see in their area. some early ideas, but by sticking with a
I think I have opened my mind to problem, we designed a better solution.
solutions for everyday community How has your thinking changed during
problems. this project? What did you most enjoy?
How to put my thinking into reality. Working in a group made it more
What did you most enjoy? I enjoyable, and the project was fun to
loved designing my changes using What did you most enjoy? complete. We enjoyed building the
Floorplanner, and presenting creatively. Seeing the final result. prototype, and it felt like the work that
we put into it paid off.
Page 29CHALLENGE
Winners
Imagine a world where there was no drought and access to clean, safe and
sustainable water was no longer a problem.
Two students are one step closer to making this a reality, Kia and Ethan joined the Gen[in] challenge earlier this year,
winning the Gen[in] student entrepreneurial challenge. and were shortlisted as a finalist from more than 250 entries.
Year 10 students Kia and Ethan have developed ‘Gen They then spent two days workshopping with business
Aquarius,’ a product that has been designed around the mentors, fine tuning their idea and gathering information and
philosophy of a clean, safe, and sustainable future for how feedback from industry professionals.
we generate water.
“We had been feeling very confident with regards to nailing
The device, which they have developed through extensive our concept and delivering it effectively to the judges,” Kia
research and community consultation, collects water from said.
the atmosphere around it, alleviating the need for a pre-
existing water-source. “We took advice of our business mentors on board and being
flexible with change and open to suggestions, practiced a lot
“This problem needs to be addressed here and now, not just for our presentation and did loads of research to make sure
for the farmers, their livestock, but for our planet’s sake. We that the product was unique and valuable.”
considered how we could create a commodity that would
benefit people living in areas where clean drinking water is The next steps for this dynamic duo is to create an MVP
scarce,” Kia said. (minimal viable product) and enter the testing phase with
real farmers.
“We don’t do enough for them in these harsh times.
However when we work together, we can make real change “We will use Kia’s family garage to manufacture our product
happen. So join us on our journey to make a difference, we in-house in the beginning stages. This is where we will begin
are passionate for our national community and this is our our journey to establish Gen Aquarius,” Ethan said.
message.”
“We will continue to make improvements until it meets
The design has been carefully constructed to ensure it is safe customer satisfaction and are focused towards making a fully
(reliable, strong), clean (materials, components, and smart) functional product to begin selling in the near future. “
and the best materials and manufacturing techniques are
used. Kia and Ethan plan to enter more entrepreneurial
competitions to further increase their innovation portfolio.
Page 30Growing
ENTREPRENEURIAL
Program
Entrepreneurship is alive and well at St Andrew’s! During the last
two terms over 50 students have participated in our Year 9 and 10
entrepreneurship programs. In Year 9, students developed social
enterprises as part of the Future Anything Activate program. The
semester culminated in pitches to a panel of judges to validate their
business ideas that could make the world a better place. Six of our
teams have entered the national semi-finals for this competition.
In Year 10, our students partook in the Shark Tank eSchools program.
Amazing business plans were developed throughout the semester
and included ideas such as The World’s Chain, a multi-purpose
keychain that addresses the overuse of plastics; and Cheque Me In,
an app that provides tools and assistance to help teens save their
money while teaching them about financial literacy and investing. In
this competition, two of our teams have proceeded to the national
finals where they met some of the ‘who’s who’ in the startup world.
If you’re interested in providing support and/or mentorship to our
budding entrepreneurs, contact RVanderMerwe@saac.qld.edu.au
to see how you can get involved.
LIFE AFTER ST ANDREW’S SPEAKER SERIES
Secondary students enjoyed our new Maclaren, owner and Director at Noosa
‘Doing Life After St Andrew’s’ speaker Electric Co, who spoke about how
series which aims to give students advice apprenticeships work and how to market
for life beyond the College gates. to prospective employers. Young sparkie
Tom and apprentice Emma, were also
Gordon MacVicar, owner of Mortgage there to share valuable insight into ‘a day
Choice Peregian Beach opened the series in the life of a tradie’ and answer questions
with a session on branding and marketing about getting started.
a small business as well as answering
questions relating to running a small A visit from Australian Catholic University
business in a local area. (ACU) Paramedicine and Nursing students
finished the series. Students were able to
Students looking to pursue a career in hold different types of equipment, learn
the trades were treated to an informative their uses and more about what it is like to
and interactive session with Mrs Andrea work as a paramedic or a nurse.
If you would like to get involved with the ‘Doing Life After St Andrew’s’ speaker series, contact hstewart2@saac.qld.edu.au
Page 31SECONDARY News
COOL
to be Kind
THINK before you post. Is it True,
Helpful, Inspiring, Necessary or Kind?
This is the message Year 8 students,
Chloe and Eve have been passionate
about spreading to help fellow students
become better digital citizens. They
created project KIND (Kindness in
Depth) as their entry in the Future
Problem Solving International Finals,
in the Middle Division of Community
Problem Solving.
After a year of preparations the pair
presented via Zoom in an interview with
the International judges and then their
work on their project was featured in a
Virtual Showcase as well as a 5500 word
report and Addendum.
What was your inspiration for Project K.I.N.D? best digital footprint.
Our inspiration for project K.I.N.D was seeing a lack
of educating students at our school about how to be Has there been any challenges? How did you
appropriate online. We have many lessons talking about overcome these?
Cyber Safety but none about how to be appropriate and There have been many challenges and one major challenge
how to leave a positive digital footprint. We made this our being COVID-19, the competition was on a Zoom call, but
goal to educate students about being good digital citizens the actual Project was impacted. We had three months of
and how to leave a positive digital footprint. not seeing each other due to the lockdown which was in
the middle of us implementing our strongest ideas into the
Why are you passionate about this idea? school community which set us back a quite a bit. However,
We are passionate about this idea because we have seen we were able to overcome this challenge as we got right
kids our own age and younger developing bad habits and back into the project after and put as many ideas as we
using social media inappropriately so we want to bring could into the community we have at St Andrew’s to get
awareness about the permanent digital footprint they are our message across.
leaving behind and the imprint social media can have on
your life. What has been your most exciting moment
developing Project K.I.N.D?
What are your future plans for K.I.N.D? Our most exciting moment developing Project K.I.N.D was
Our future plans for K.I.N.D is to teach people outside of when we finished our physical scrapbook and we saw all
our school about this issue and draw to their attention that of the amazing and hard work we had done on this project
social media isn’t a joke. Just because you are safe on social over time. We were very proud of ourselves after looking at
media doesn’t mean you are providing yourself with the all of the work we had done.
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