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Vol. 52 No. 8 25 May 2018
SAINTS HITS THE STREETS
On Friday 11 May, all Saints students undertook a 15 kilometre Our path led us along the Esplanade and then turned for
walking journey from St Augustine’s College to Aeroglen and home. Back at Saints after a tiring walk, we were treated to
then along the Esplanade to return to school. lunch which consisted of a sausage in a bread roll with sauce,
a chocolate bar and a soft drink. After that, school finished at
Students asked friends and family for sponsorship, in the
1:30pm and everyone was happy to have the afternoon off.
effort to raise $40 each to rescue our beloved Science teacher
Mr Max Churchward. The Walkathon was a huge success - what is not to love
about having an active, fun day with friends and not doing
Some weeks prior, when Mr Churchward introduced this
school work? But this would not have been possible without
year’s Walkathon at a Principal’s Assembly, he was kidnapped
all the amazing teachers who were stationed along the walk,
by a gang of boys dressed in black. They demanded $40,000
directing us and giving up their time to help out.
for the release of ‘Churchy’, and the whole school chanted
and shouted for his release. Regaining Mr Churchward Thanks go to the organisers and sponsors - now we can relax
became the major goal for all students, and the chant ‘We knowing that through our walking and their support, Churchy
want Churchy’ resounded throughout the College. will be safe and free again.
The Walkathon began with Churchy, who had briefly escaped Riley O’Sullivan, Year 7.
capture, giving us an outline of the day and readying us for
the walk. Then we were off, happily walking along Severin
Street next to the showgrounds. We walked down Anderson Walkathon Sponsorship Money
Street and kept walking towards the Aeroglen Touch fields.
Here, we were given morning tea consisting of bananas and payable to the Student Office
lamingtons, and ate as we walked.
We then headed out towards the airport and back into town.
by Friday 1 June
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SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENTS
Congratulations to all boys on their special achievements. Well done!
Congratulations to the following students who competed at the Queensland
School Australian Football Championships held in Cairns (May 10-13)
From left to right: Flynn Kear (Year 9), Connor Munro (Year 10), Samuel Hitie
(Year 10), Liam Addison (Year 10) and Jordan Whately (Year 10).
Tom Gall - Year 7
Competed in the Taster Triathlon in
Yungaburra and finished in 3rd place
Dane Debel Joshua Lane
Year 7 Year 8
Selected in the Selected in the
Peninsula Peninsula
U14 Baseball team U14 Baseball team
Matthew Gattera Casey Agnew
Year 7 Year 11
Selected in the Selected in the
Jackson Barling - Year 10
Peninsula Peninsula
Represented Peninsula at the U15 Rugby League
U14 Baseball team U19 Football team
State Championships. He was successful in being
selected in the Queensland side and will compete in
the National championships in July.
Please direct your son’s special achievements to Br Joa for both in and out of school activities.
Page 2 Email: brjoa@sac.qld.edu.au
Dear Members of the Saints Community,
As you would be aware, the launch of the new Senior subject result. At least four will need to be General
Secondary Curriculum occurs at the beginning of subjects.
next year. I wanted to inform you of the implications Students must also satisfactorily complete an English
of this change to our students in Years 7 to 10. Year subject (C Grade) to be ATAR-eligible. English will
11 students will be the last cohort to complete the only count in the calculation of the ATAR if it is one
present OP system. The information about the new of a student’s best five subject results.
system has been trickling out over the last couple of
Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE)
years as the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment
All students can aim to attain a QCE but do not
Authority (QCAA) have been trying to meet the
have to complete subjects that lead to university
optimistic timeframes set by the Queensland
From the Government. We now have a clearer picture of the
entrance. There is no change in this reality from the
present system. Students need to attain 20 credits
Principal details and timeframes for the first couple of years.
from contributing courses of study, including: QCAA
Comprehensive Review developed subjects or courses, Vocational Education
QCAA were involved in a complete review of the and Training qualifications, non-Queensland studies
Senior Secondary Education system in Queensland and recognised studies. They have to achieve these
concluding in 2014. This was a rigorous review at a set standard of a C grade or better, competency
conducted by the Australian Council of Educational or qualification completion, pass or equivalent.
Research (ACER), which reflects the latest There is a set pattern in which this needs to be
research both nationally and internationally. The achieved, and literacy and numeracy requirements
recommendations from this significant review have need to be met. Year 10 students will have all these
shaped the new system constructed by QCAA. requirements clearly articulated to them prior to
There are new processes in place to strengthen selecting their subjects.
the quality and comparability of school-based Preparation for the Future
assessment in Queensland. The introduction of The changes in senior schooling aim to help give
external assessment for most subjects will be part students the skills for success in work and life in the
of this approach. There will be a move away from future. Students will acquire 21st century skills to
the Overall Position (OP) rank to an Australian support them as lifelong learners, valued employees,
Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR). QCAA believes innovators, and engaged global citizens. The changes
this will improve the validity and reliability of in assessment will drive changes in approach and
subject assessments and increase confidence in the emphasis that overtime will reverberate right
Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE). through the whole education system from Prep
Internal and External Assessment onwards.
In 2020, Year 12 students will complete four Preparation at Saints
assessments that count towards their final grade Year 10 parents have had the option of attending
in each general subject. Three of these will be two sessions over the last twelve months to inform
school-based assessments, which will be formally them of the new system and the impact it will have
endorsed by QCAA before they are used by a on their sons. This year, we have opted to begin an
school. Independent teacher assessors trained and assessment regime that reflects what the boys will
accredited by the QCAA will externally confirm need to do in the senior years. We are hoping this
students’ results in these assessments. These results will provide them with a feel for the new system
will be combined with one external assessment they will be tackling. For example, in Year 10 2018,
set and marked by QCAA. The external assessment the boys will only be completing four assessment
results will contribute 25 percent towards a student’s items in the core subjects over the year and where
result in most subjects. In Mathematics and Science, possible we will be using the new language and
it will contribute 50 percent to the students’ final approaches reflected in the new syllabuses that are
marks. being developed by QCAA.
QCAA is responsible for the assessment processes Teacher Preparation
and curriculum in Year 11 and 12, but the Teachers are involved in a significant number of
Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC), a preparation sessions conducted by QCAA to prepare
completely independent organisation, is responsible them for the new schooling system. To complement
for the ATAR. QTAC negotiates regularly with this, Catholic Education Services is conducting
Australian universities to establish expectations workshops for teachers to collaborate around the
and to facilitate the entrance of students to the creation of new assessment tools.
tertiary sector.
I hope this overview gives you a clear picture of
Calculation of Results the key changes that are occurring in education in
The regular OP or Authority subjects will now Queensland. For a more detailed exploration of the
be called ‘General Subjects’ and the Authority changes, I suggest you visit the QCAA website on
Registered subjects will be called ‘Applied Subjects’. www.qcaa.qld.edu.au.
The student’s ATAR will be calculated by using the
results of the best five subjects they undertake, With best wishes,
one of which may be: a Vocational Education and Br Darren Burge FMS
Training (VET) Certificate III or above, or an applied Principal
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DEPUTY PRINCIPAL
College Diary Champagnat Day
The College views the correct use of the Student Diary as Our next whole community event is the celebration of
essential to good planning and organisation of our students. Champagnat Day on Friday 8 June. Families are welcome
to join us for the College Mass commencing at 11.30am in
Students are required to: Lennon Hall.
• Take this diary to every lesson to record set homework,
assignments, exams, etc. Supervision after School
• Keep this diary in good order with no graffiti, stickers, or At the end of the school day the College offers supervision in
pictures. Students who lose their diary or those whose the Gildas Centre until 4:45pm Monday – Thursday, as well as
diary contains inappropriate material will be required to on Draper Street and Scott Street until 3:45pm. The College
purchase a new one from the Student Office. does not provide supervision after school hours outside of
these times and places. As we have programs in the College
• Parents must sign their son’s diary at the end of every
grounds for our boarders, students must move to the Gildas
week.
Centre for quiet study or leave the College grounds to wait for
(Taken from St Augustine’s College Student Diary 2018. P1) buses or private transport.
It is your son’s responsibility to make the diary available
to you but please ensure that you are checking the diary
College Uniform
regularly and signing it at the end of each week. Homeroom The correct wearing of the College uniform demonstrates
teachers check diaries every Monday and will be looking for pride in the College, self-discipline and a desire to be
homework having been recorded correctly and the presence “on board” with College expectations and the way we do
of a parent’s signature. things at Saints. Lately we have been reminding boys of the
importance of wearing the uniform appropriately. Please
Walkathon have a conversation with your son about this. Some students
may need to purchase proper fitting socks, shorts or shirts
The Walkathon was a wonderful community event and the as they have outgrown their current uniform. Please contact
boys are to be congratulated on their attitude and behaviour. your son’s Head of Year if you have any concerns about this.
All sponsorship must be collected and returned to the College
Student Office by next Friday 1 June. Frazer Rigby - Deputy Principal
CHAMPAGNAT DAY INVITATION
The Principal, Staff & Students of
St Augustine's College
cordially invite members
of the Saints family to join them for the
Champagnat Mass
Friday 8 June at 11.30am
in Lennon Hall
followed by light refreshments.
RSVP via Edsmart Email Invitiation
by Tuesday 5 June 2018
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MISSION DEPARTMENT
Community Service
I am looking forward to counting up hours towards this term’s
Service Awards in the coming weeks. Students must complete
10 hours of service for a Bronze Award, 15 hours, including at
least 1 self-directed, for Silver, 25 for Gold, half of which must
be done in school, and half self-directed, and 40 hours – 20 in
school, 20 self-directed – for a Platinum Award, which comes
with the rare ‘service’ badge.
There have been many opportunities for community service
so far this term with Year 12 having doubled the number
of Rosies Outreach nights, and with one parkrun volunteer
takeover last weekend. I have been impressed by the range
of self-directed service activities students have undertaken,
from coaching junior teams, to helping Cairns FC to set
up and pack down at games at Barlow Park. Some of our
students have been volunteering for parkrun on the weeks
when Saints is not doing a volunteer take-over, and others
have gone to Rosies with other organisations. A number
of junior boys have linked their service activities with our
current collection of instant soup, noodles and blankets for
Rosies, washing cars and cutting grass to earn money to buy
donations. I am increasingly proud of the generosity and care
shown by the young men of Saints for our local community.
Dr Danielle Lynch - Director of Mission
What is Truth?
Last Friday, Study of Religion students from Catholic schools
across Cairns and Mareeba were invited to attend a seminar
on ‘Truth’, held at St Augustine’s College and presented by
world renowned Philosopher and Theologian, Dr Peter Vardy.
Throughout the course of the seminar, Dr Vardy explored the
multiple paradigms of truth within our society, opening up commented on that debate. Saying, “It was good to hear
discussions regarding the multiple meanings behind truth, the varied opinions and open discussion surrounding them.”
with each new discussion culminating in an intense debate. Staff from Catholic schools in Cairns were also given the
One of the key topics discussed was the true meaning of opportunity to learn from Dr Vardy on Saturday morning.
words, with the phrase, “I love you” being the one example. Personally, as someone with an ardent interest in philosophy,
Dr Vardy explored the numerous underlying statements I benefitted tremendously from this presentation; to the
intended, when an individual says this common phrase. This extent where it has reaffirmed my choice of furthering my
then lead to a debate in which the question, was whether studies in this field at a tertiary level. Overall, this was a very
the words, “I love you” are so ambiguous that they hold little rewarding experience for all the students, the opportunity to
meaning. lean from a true expert in his field. It was definitely a highlight
Responding to this, students took into account the lack of of my final senior year and I would highly recommend future
context surrounding the question and proposed answers with seminars to the younger year levels.
their own interpretations. Dr Vardy, after the presentation, Luke Stevenson
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ARTS DEPARTMENT Animal Farm: Congratulations to all members of the “Animal Farm” team who delivered three excellent performances earlier this week to appreciative crowds. The cast brought home the powerful and uneasy story of Orwell’s animal dystopia with unnerving performances. Members of the Years 10, 11 and 12 Drama and Music classes attended the matinee on Tuesday. Music Concert 30 May: An invitation to all to attend the Music Extension Concert to be given at St Monica’s Cathedral on Wednesday 30 May beginning at 5pm. Performances will be from the SAC College Choir, Combined Colleges String and Brass ensembles and Music Extension students. Members of these music groups need to arrive at the Cathedral at 3:45pm in performance uniform for sound check and rehearsal. The concert should conclude at 6:30pm. Gold coin entry. SMC Open Day 31 May: The Combined Colleges String and Brass Ensembles will perform at the St Monica’s College Open Day on Thursday 31 May. Students need to arrive at St Monica’s library in school uniform by 3:40pm. Strings are performing at 4:00pm and the Brass Ensemble at 4:35pm. QSO Composers Workshop: Members of the Years 10, 11 and 12 Music classes were fortunate to attend a composing workshop with members of the Queensland Symphony Orchestra’s “Symphony for Tomorrow” team. In a short amount of time, students devised a contemporary song about happiness which when completed, will form part of the program of two concerts to be presented at the end of August. Black Diggers Presentation: In a busy week for Drama, students in the Senior School attended a moving presentation of the renowned work “Black Diggers” which presents the stories of Indigenous soldiers. Combined Colleges Concert 13 August: Members of all Music Ensembles, please note this date in your diary, Monday 13 August, as this is when our Combined Saints Colleges Music Concert is to be held in St Monica’s Cathedral at 7:00pm. Students will need to be prepared to attend rehearsals that afternoon from 2:00pm at St Monica’s Cathedral and are reminded that this is the date set aside for the College Walkathon holiday. Music and Drama Tour final payment: A reminder to all those participating in the August Brisbane Music and Drama Tour that your final payment of $450 is due by 1 June. Please pay over the phone with credit card or in person at reception. Dr Malcolm Cole - Director of Performing Arts Page 6
WALKATHON
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LEGAL STUDIES
Bond University High School Mooting Competition
Angus Moore (Senior Counsel), Daniel Hoffmann (Junior Counsel)
and Ben Ryan (Instructing Solicitor) participated in the Bond
University High School Mooting Competition on Tuesday 15
May 2018 at Bond University’s Gold Coast campus. A ‘moot’ is
a simulated court proceeding where students are tasked with
deconstructing and reapplying real-life court procedure in a mock
courtroom.
Throughout Term 2, the three students were busy finalising and
consolidating any inconsistencies or “holes” in their argument.
The team represented the appellant in the High Court of Australia,
and were forced to be creative and adaptable in response to the
stimulus materials provided by Bond University. Angus Moore and
Daniel Hoffmann were competent in the face of some very rigorous
and difficult questions from the two judges hearing the case.
The judges noted their ability to respond effectively
to unfamiliar and imposing questions. The judges
also remarked on the team’s impressive research
capabilities guided by our instructing solicitor, Ben
Ryan.
The day itself was not restricted exclusively to
the moot, as the three students were taken on a
tour of the impressive facilities at the disposal of
those alumni who study at Bond University. It was
a fantastic experience and we would like to thank
Bond University for organising the event.
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or emailing the College on reception@sac.qld.edu.au
Wednesday 18 July - Friday 20 July
The College requires assistance
at the Cairns Show Booth
We need parents, students and staff who can volunteer
their time for two hour slots
on Wednesday 18 July, Thursday 19 July
and Friday 20 July.
TRADING HOURS
Monday and Wednesday 8:00am – 3:30pm COLLEGE CALENDAR
SAINTS SHOP WEBSITE Friday 25 May Senior Soiree - 5:30pm
We invite all parents/carers to have a look at the Saints Shop Boarders' Free Weekend
website www.shop.sac.qld.edu.au. The website provides: Thursday 31 May College Athletics Carnival
• Uniform requirements
• Online purchasing of uniforms
Friday 8 June Champagnat Day
• Stationery lists for Years 7-12 Friday 15 June Cooktown Country Dinner
• Hours of operation Boarders' Free Weekend
Please do not hesitate to contact the Saints Shop direct Wednesday 27 June Classes Finish Term 2 at 2:30pm
on 4052 9137 or email saintsshop@sac.qld.edu.au
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COUNSELLOR
13 Reasons Why again and more….
Last year Netflix released “13 Reasons Why”. Those episodes • https://www.headspace.org.au/news/dangerous-
dealt with the ‘reasons’ why an adolescent girl had decided content-in-13-reasons-why/
to take her own life using the mechanism of tapes addressed
to 13 people who supposedly were the ‘reasons’ behind • https://headspace.org.au/news/how-to-talk-to-young-
her suicide. The series used some graphic images of a rape people-about-13-reasons-why/
and her suicide in a bath. The series was sensationalist and • https://headspace.org.au/news/headspace-and-netflix-
exploitative of adolescents’ insecurities and curiosities. collaborate-to-keep-young-australians-safe/
Further, the characters around the young person who would
be expected to have been positive influences were uniformly • https://kidshelpline.com.au/parents
shown to be weak, flawed and ineffectual. I would like to suggest that parents monitor what their young
Mental health professionals were concerned about the people are watching, with particular reference to this Netflix
impact on vulnerable young people who viewed the series, show which, to my mind, has only commercial intents, and
particularly those who already had thoughts of suicide and/ those cynically exploitative. Parents can advise and challenge
or self-harm who may have viewed the series on their own in their young people about appropriate content, and also
their bedrooms without parent knowledge or involvement. use resources available to guide their discussions with their
young people. The URLs above are a good start as headspace
When ‘Season 1’ was released there was significant demand is a reputable, well-grounded Australian organisation whose
on the mental health sector with concerns from schools charter is mental health care of adolescents.
and families across Australia about the series’ content and
possible impact on at risk young people. I will be happy to discuss and/or meet with parents who
would like further information or who have concerns for the
A second series has just been launched: “13 Reasons Why mental health of their young people.
Season 2”. There is no endorsement here of this series which
This article was developed from material supplied by Mr Gerry Collins,
like its predecessor is deservedly categorised at MA15+ Counsellor at St Mary’s College and Mrs Debbie Masson, Counsellor at
“National and international research clearly indicated the St Monica’s College. I thank them for their permission to use their material.
very real impact and risk to harmful suicide exposure leading Br Roger - Counsellor
to increased risk and possible suicide contagion” (Headspace
2018).
Date
headspace has created a blog post on the headspace 10am Sat 23rd June
website, which is available now, and provides young to
3pm Sun 24th June
people and parents with information to consider. The ────
blog post includes: Venue
• tips for discussing the show safely, Echo Creek Adventure
Centre
• points to consider before watching the show, Located on a 240 acre
cattle property in the
23/24TH JUNE 2018
heart of the Tully Valley
• questions to help start a conversation. ────
info where the resources will be available, including the YEAR OF YOUTH
The second series has been launched, so 13reasonswhy. Camp will include:
Team building &
information that can be found on the headspace blog. CAMP
Leadership activities
Laser Tag
You can access the blog post here: headspace.org.au/ Games
Eucharistic Celebration
news/the-launch-of-13-reasons-why-season-2 Reach Youth Group is hosting an
Campfire
outdoor Camp to celebrate the Year of
────
Parents should make an informed decision as to Youth. Target group will be any young
Cost is $60 per person
whether the series is appropriate for their young person person in the Cairns Diocese (Year 7 –
and includes all meals
Year 12) wanting to celebrate their
to view. Given the nature of social media young people Christian faith with other like minded
accommodation and
outdoor activities
may have some vicarious exposure to the series being youth during a weekend of fun, friendship and faith. It will be
viewed by their friends. For this reason, all parents need an occasion for them to get away, make friends and
to be alert to possible impact on their young person. celebrate their faith in a fun, safe and beautiful natural
environment. To register and for more
Parents can access the following links for information info please contact:
Who are we?
and resources: – Reach is a Youth Group within the Diocese of Cairns that has
Priscilla O’Brien
been operating since 2016. It welcomes any young person in Coordinator
• headspace.org.au/news/the-launch-of-13- secondary schools that is interested in exploring their faith in a Reach Youth Group
friendly and supportive environment. Our aim is for the youth to
reasons-why-season-2 connect their faith to their daily lives, help them to reach out to
Mobile: 0429 475 825
the Spirit of God working in their lives as well as reach out to each Email:
other and to the wider community. Reach has been involved in
• 13reasonswhy.info community activities such as cooking for Rosies’ and Clean Up
priscaob@gmail.com
Australia Day. We are run by a team of lay people.
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STEM NEWS
This year we have been able to provide our Year 10 students with
the opportunity to take STEM (Science Technology Engineering
and Mathematics) as an elective subject. This subject on offer
attracted so much interest in the current Year 10 cohort that two
classes were scheduled into the timetable for 2018. The two lucky
teachers to take on the challenge of expanding the creative and
critical minds of the boys are Mr Cutuli and Mrs Gane. Working as
a team Mr Cutuli brings his depth of mathematical knowledge and
understanding of economic principles together with Mrs Gane’s
passion for the Sciences to encourage and excite the young minds
of the STEM boys, creating future innovators.
The boys were set the task of focusing their understanding
and broadening their knowledge of drones, with a need to ask
themselves what uses do drones currently have in society and
what roles could drones play in the future. Through the unit boys
were asked to choose from a variety of tasks based on how they
enjoy learning and expressing their understanding. There were
mathematically focused tasks to complete such as researching
and reporting the densities of various materials used to build
drones, and written tasks that asked boys to research and critically
analyse the role of drones in society. All boys were encouraged to
be creative and build a mock drone from plastics and cardboard
in the makerspace. This enabled them to contemplate effective
dimensions and consider building materials necessary for
successful drone design. Boys had the option to carry out tasks
individually or in small groups.
After the success of the drones unit, the boys are now working for
the remainder of the term with a focus on bridge design, building
and testing. One group of students will investigate the possibility of a pedestrian bridge to allow Saints students to walk to the
Technology building across Scott Street. It is hoped that the boys will draw on each other’s strengths developing a full plan
and proposal for the pedestrian bridge to hopefully become a reality in the future.
The Saints STEM Club is running every Thursday afternoon from 3:30pm - 4:30pm in F2. This club is for students from Year
7 to Year 12 to engage with likeminded creative individuals where projects are undertaken across a range of disciplines. The
dedication of the Saints Science teachers will see Science tutorials begin next Tuesday afternoon from 3:30pm - 4:30pm in F4.
Mrs Kastelle Gane - Head of Science
BOYS, BOYS, BOYS with Maggie Dent
In this seminar, popular parenting author and “queen
of common sense” Maggie Dent will share her insights,
practical suggestions and passion for raising boys in our
chaotic world. Statistically, boys are still at greater risk
than girls of injury, death, school failure, cancer … the list
goes on. From before school to adulthood, the journey
of a boy to a man is often misunderstood. Boys’ needs
are different to girls and in order to help our boys grow
into wonderful men, parents, teachers and carers need to
understand these needs and how to meet them. Maggie
Date: Sunday 24th June 2018 draws her wisdom not only from the research that has
Time: 2pm-4pm (doors open at 1.15pm) gone into writing seven books, but from parenting her
Venue: St Joseph's School
own four sons, teaching in high schools for over 17 years,
13 Loeven St, Parramatta Park, Cairns, QLD
Cost: $35 counselling troubled lads and working with men in her
Tickets: https://www.trybooking.com/VXGU men’s-only seminars. She is a champion of boys and wants
Inquiries: teammaggie@maggiedent.com
Date:
Time:
Sunday 24th June 2018
2pm-4pm (doors open at 1.15pm)
you to be one too.
Venue: St Joseph's School
13 Loeven St, Parramatta Park, Cairns, QLD
Cost: $35
Tickets: https://www.trybooking.com/VXGU
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Inquiries: teammaggie@maggiedent.comSTUDENT TUTORIALS
Subject Tutorials, Music Rehearsals & Clubs Timetable
Semester 1 2018
Department Time Location
Humanities Thursday lunch time C4
English Various opportunities: students should see their Various
English teacher or Miss Nguyen-Hales (see your English teacher)
Term 2: Week 5, Week 8, Week 9 D4
Thursday 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Italian Wednesday 2:30pm L23
Japanese Wednesday 2:30pm L24
Mathematics Tuesdays – 8:00am* L15 & C4
Thursdays – 3:30pm* C3
Science Tuesdays - 3:30pm - 4:30pm F4
Music Rehearsals Time Location
Concert Band Monday at 7:20am – 8:20am Lennon Hall
Choir Wednesday at 7:20am – 8:20am McLaughlin Theatre
Percussion Ensemble Tuesday at 7:20am – 8:20am Lennon Hall
String Orchestra Thursday at 7:20am – 8:20am B3
Brass Ensemble Thursday at 7:20am – 8:20am St Monica’s College
Big Band Friday at 7:20am – 8:20am Lennon Hall
NOTE: Boys must attend all rehearsals and see subject teachers
to schedule alternative tutorial times, if there is a clash).
College Play Monday 3:30pm - 5:00pm St Monica’s College
College Play Wednesday 12:50pm - 4:00pm St Monica’s College
Clubs Time Location
STEM & Robotics Thursday at 3:30pm – 4:30pm F1/F2
Latin Wednesday 2:30pm - 3:30pm G8
*There are also a number of opportunities for further Maths support at
all levels in the mornings. Interested students should see their teacher or
Mr Cridland for further details.
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Page 11CAREERS AND PATHWAYS
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specialised, technical or managerial competencies to plan,
4. Education and Training carry out and evaluate work in the area of specialist makeup
5. Accommodation and Food Services services for those industries.
Tourism – the Career Opportunities are Course Duration and Study Options
The course runs for 12 months and is a mixture of online*
Endless and one day (1) attendance a week.
Over 20,000 new jobs are expected to be needed in *Approx 10-15 hours of online flexible learning in your own
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TAFE or University.
MEGT Jobs-board
Additional vacancies are currently
listed on MEGT Online Jobs Board
To review these additional vacancies
please use this link:
Interested in a ‘gap’ year?
http://www.megt.com.au/search/keyword/school/job_
Mid-year application deadline is 15 June (one month away!) listing_region/queensland/type/job_listing/page/1/
however; they do accept applications all year round until
placements are at capacity. These vacancies are listed by various Registered Training
Lattitude Global Volunteering have been in operation for Providers (RTOs) and have not been verified directly by MEGT.
over 45 years and are the original gap year provider. They Please review these additional vacancies and direct any
are a not for profit organisation and provide international enquiries to the relevant RTO listed.
volunteering placements between 3-12 months in a large
If you are using the link on your school newsletter, feel free to
range of countries. For some more information about our
use the URL: https://goo.gl/mc5DfJ
programs, please don’t hesitate to check out their website at
www.lattitudeaustralia.org
Don’t forget to visit the Careers Weebly
The above information has been gathered from a range of sources including publicly for all your Careers & Pathways news
available websites. Every effort has been made to ensure the information provided
is accurate and up-to-date at the time of publication. The information contained is
http://saccareersandpathways.weebly.com/
designed to provide information that may assist you with researching post-secondary
courses and career options. St Augustine’s does not identify with or recommend
providers. Whilst St Augustine's College are happy to assist students in the decision-
making process, it is clearly the responsibility of you and your family to research and
choose a pathway that best suits you.
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2019 Apprenticeship Intake
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apprenticeships
PRIMARY SCHOOLS VISITS
Year 8 Students on Primary Schools
Eight boys from Year 8 joined Br Darren and Mr Seivers
in visits to local Catholic primary schools recently.
They presented to Year 5 boys their impressions of
St Augustine’s and spoke about the differences they
have noticed in being at high school.
The local primary schools enjoyed seeing their ex-
students come back and talk about Saints. The schools
showed a genuine pride in the young men they had a
hand in forming.
The boys were outstanding ambassadors for the
College in the way they spoke, presented themselves
in front of the class and wore their uniform. The
Year 8 boys involved were: Noah Cockerell, Massimo
Parlapiano, Nate Prien, Marlgun Wagner, Campbell
Rick, William Derrington, Stirling Harris and Finn Boyd.
Mr Glen Seivers - Director of Administration
Page 13Port Moresby Inaugural Country Dinner In my role as Director of Boarding, one of the highlights on the boarding calendar is the opportunity to visit remote communities and meet the families that entrust their children to our care. These visits allow us to build relationships, develop an understanding of the sacrifices families make for their children to attend Saints, interview prospective boarders and to have an enjoyable and relaxed dinner with current families. Last Friday, I was fortunate enough to travel to Port Moresby to meet with existing and prospective boarding families. Br Darren, Mr Stephen King (Head of Ambrose Residence), Br Roger and I along with Ms Larissa Nolan (Assistant Principal from St Monica’s College), were privileged to be able to have dinner with the families from Papua New Guinea. It was a wonderful evening and reaffirmed St Augustine’s commitment to providing the option of a Catholic education in the Marist tradition for the people of PNG. Currently there are 23 students from 11 families and we are looking forward to a number of new enrolments in 2019. National Boarding Week Last week we celebrated National Boarding Week (13-19 May). One of the major objectives was to raise the profile and awareness of boarding in the local context. To address this, several events were conducted throughout the week. Of particular note was the hosting of afternoon tea by each of the Residences for their respective Head of Year, Homeroom teachers and Year level assistants. Thanks to all the teachers who took time out of their busy schedules to visit the ‘home’ of the young men in their class. This will also be proceeded by an opportunity for our Year 10 students to be a ‘Boarder for the Day’ in Week 8. Influenza Vaccination With the flu season just around the corner, a new initiative this year will provide boarders with the opportunity to receive the Influenza Vaccination. As you are aware, the sustained and close learning environment and boarding accommodation in schools increases the likelihood of infections spreading. We know that once influenza has been introduced to a school it spreads easily and can result in a significant number of affected students and staff. For this reason, I would strongly encourage all boarding families to seriously consider having their child vaccinated. Details regarding this opportunity were emailed to parents on Tuesday this week and the accompanying forms need to be completed and returned by Friday 8 June. Mr John Brimstone - Director of Boarding Page 14
SAINTS SPORT
INTERHOUSE ATHLETICS CARNIVAL 2018
The College Athletics Carnival will be held on Thursday 31 May at Barlow Park.
Please note the following details:
TIME: All students attend Homeroom as per usual. Year levels will move over to Barlow Park when advised.
Competition begins at 9:15am and the day will be completed by 3:10pm after presentations. Students
will be dismissed from Barlow Park at 3:10pm.
LUNCH: Students may bring their own lunch, but the College
will supply morning tea (10:30am), lunch (12:30pm)
and a drink for each student. The canteen will also be
open for light refreshments and snacks. A water bottle
is strongly recommended.
DRESS: Students are to wear: (A) T-shirt in house colour
(College athletics singlet will be permissible for events)
(B) College sports shorts (C) Joggers (required for all
events).
VALUABLES: As per College guidelines, mobile phones and iPods are not to be seen or heard and will be confiscated.
These items are best left at home or secured in your College locker.
SUN PROTECTION: Hats are necessary. Sunscreen will be provided.
ATTENDANCE: All students are required to attend the Carnival. If a
student is absent on the day due to illness, a medical
certificate is required. Rolls will be taken at the start and
the end of the day. Other jobs on the day are allocated
to students unable to participate because of a medical
condition. Parents are asked to inform their son’s Head
of Year of this before the Carnival.
INVITATION: Parents and friends are more than welcome to attend.
***PARENTS: Please ensure your son’s clothing, hat etc are clearly
labelled with his name.
The Road to Confro
In Term 4 2017 a group of boys began two gym sessions per two games per day. They get a day off on the Wednesday
week under the watchful gaze of Mr Gregory and Mr Ward. to regroup and recover and then play games to determine
Sessions skillfully prepared by Mr Di Salvo. This was the overall placings on Thursday and Friday. A very full schedule.
beginning of their preparation for the Confraternity Shield We are in the top level of the competition with 48 teams from
Rugby League Carnival (Confro) coming up at the end of this all over Queensland competing and our pool is the top 16.
term in Charters Towers.
This is a very costly venture and we always welcome the
They hit the training paddock in Week 2 Term 1 in search support of sponsors. So far we have two major sponsors in
of fitness lost during the long holidays. Eventually working Norweld and Sea Swift and we would like to acknowledge
on new combinations and learning the style of play Lionel their support and thank them for their generous contributions
Williamsom wants as head coach. to the College sporting program.
To date their efforts have paid off with two very close games If you or your company would like to also support our quest
in the local competition. A 2 point loss to Cairns High and a 2 please contact the Team Manager Peter Ward (pward1@sac.
point win over Woree. qld.edu.au Ph 4051 5555).
Such preparation and effort is needed to have a good Mr Peter Ward - Manager
performance at Confro. On days 1 and 2 the boys will play
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SPORTS REPORT
Cross Country: Saints dominated the Peninsula Cross
Country trials last week, which were held as a selection basis
for the Peninsula team. Out of the 22 Saints students who
participated on the day, 16 of our students were successful in
progressing through to the State Titles. The excellent individual
achievements saw the following results in the respective age
groups:
12 Years – Lucas Lane (2nd)
13 Years – Marlgun Wagner (1st), Harry Hume (6th)
14 Years – Aaron Dempsey (2nd), Harry Taylor (4th) Peninsula Cross Country Representatives
15 Years – Joel Stevens (1st), Miguel Groth (4th) Oliver Lukin (6th) Back: Liam Featherstone, Luke Azzopardi, Sam Paino,
16 Years – Brady McIntyre (2nd), Luke Azzopardi (3rd), Sam Paino Edward Orchard, Brady McIntyre & Aaron Dempsey
Front: Nathan Pullen, Harry Hume, Lucas Lane & Harry Taylor
(4th), Guruji Wagner (5th)
Absent: Marlgun Wagner, Joel Stevens, Miguel Groth,
17 Years – Toby Gillen (1st), Liam Featherstone (4th) Oliver Lukin, Toby Gillen, & Eli Davey
18 Years – Nathan Pullen (1st), Eli Davey (3rd)
These students have now earned selection to participate in the
Queensland Schools Cross Country Championships, which will be
held in Maroochydore during July.
CISSA: The final round of the regular season of CISSA was played
last week, with St Augustine’s travelling to St Andrew’s to compete
in what is always a spirited and competitive round. It was pleasing
to come away with victories in all five sports, which allows the
teams to progress into the finals with some confidence under their
belts. Results in the five sports were as follows:
AFL - Saints 95 defeated SACC 0 (Branden Deslandes MVP)
Basketball – Saints 40 defeated SACC 36 (Kai Mountney MVP)
Football – Saints 3 defeated SACC 2 (Jack Carr MVP)
Touch – Saints 9 defeated SACC 6 (Guruji Wagner MVP)
Volleyball – Saints 2 defeated SACC 0 (Sam Paino MVP)
All teams now progress into the Preliminary Final next week, with
the winning teams progressing into the Grand Final on 6 June.
Good luck to all teams.
Rugby League: Both the 15 Years and Open Rugby League
teams had resounding wins over St Mary’s College last week in the
interschool competition. The 15s dominated from the kick off and
came away with a 42-0 win. The Opens played some promising
football and had several more chances to cross the line for tries. At
the final siren, Saints were successful in a 26-0 victory.
Bill Turner Football Competition: Congratulations to
our Bill Turner Football team that has progressed into the
local finals playoff, with a comprehensive 6-0 victory over St
Andrew’s last week. The team now prepares to play Cairns
State High School in what promises to be a very competitive
final.
Brett Toombs - Head of Sport
Page 1624 May 2018
Dear parents, students, staff, and friends of Saint Augustine’s College,
We write to inform you that Brother Darren Burge will conclude his term as Principal at the end of the 2018 school
year. Under Brother Darren’s leadership over the last five years, Saint Augustine’s has continued to flourish with high
demand for enrolment at the College from families in Cairns, as well as regional and remote areas of Far North
Queensland. Facilities have developed significantly and students experience stimulating, modern learning
environments of the highest quality. The strong educational outcomes consistently achieved by the students at Saint
Augustine’s reflect the tremendous work of the staff, and Brother Darren’s leadership of the learning agenda. Most
importantly Brother Darren’s influence in promoting the Faith life and pastoral care of the College community has
been exceptional and widely acknowledged among parents, students and staff.
Brother Darren has been a leader within the Marist Brothers in Australia for a significant period. He was a Provincial
Councillor in the former Sydney Province and has been a Provincial Councillor in the new Province of Australia since
its inception in 2012. Last year he was an organiser of, and delegate to the international Marist Brothers’ General
Chapter. From next year Brother Darren will be taking a more direct role in Province and Association activities and
administration.
The Provincial, Brother Peter Carroll, has notified Marist Schools Australia and the Diocese that he will not be
appointing another Brother to the Principalship of the College. He has stressed that this should not be seen as any
lessening of the Marist commitment to Cairns, but more as a confident endorsement of Saint Augustine’s as a strong
and enduring Marist community. The Brothers are proud of their connections with Cairns and, while for the first time
in its history there will be no Brother leading the College, they know its future is bright and assured. They look forward
to continuing their involvement in the College.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank Brother Darren, his predecessors and the Brothers generally for their
commitment to the College and the wider Cairns community.
In the coming weeks a selection process will commence for the appointment of a new Principal, which will be led by
the Cairns Catholic Education Service and Marist Schools Australia. After 88 years of leadership by Marist Brothers,
since the foundation of the College in 1930, 2019 will mark a new era for this Marist school with the appointment of
the first lay Principal. A formal agreement between Bishop James Foley and the Provincial Brother Peter Carroll, has
been signed to ensure Saint Augustine’s continues to flourish as a vibrant Marist school, an active member of Marist
Schools Australia, within the existing governance of the Catholic Education Services for the Diocese of Cairns.
Importantly the Marist Brothers community will remain at Saint Augustine’s, contributing to the life of the College
and the Diocese.
Later this year there will be opportunities to thank and farewell Brother Darren in recognition of his significant
contribution to Saint Augustine’s and Catholic education in the Diocese.
Yours sincerely
Dr Frank Malloy Mr Bill Dixon
National Director Executive Director
Marist Schools Australia Catholic Education Services, Diocese of Cairns
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