Saints Alive
No 30 Term 4
17 October 2014
GROWING THROUGH GRACE; LEARNING THROUGH LOVE
From the Headmaster
Another bumper week at All Saints
got off to a superb start with our
annual fashion show ‘Threads’ which
attracted a capacity crowd in the
HPE centre on Monday night. It was a
fabulous affair with models from Year
9 through to Year 12 parading their
creations with extraordinary grace, poise
and insouciance to an appreciative
audience. The music was delightful and
the atmosphere exuberant. It was lovely
to see young women of all shapes and
sizes and from all over the world proudly
and confidently putting their creativity
on display and our grateful thanks go to
Mrs Jill Shehab and Mrs Skye Daniels
for their unstinting support and advice
offered cheerfully and willingly and
often long after the final school bell had
sounded. They would hold me to account
if I did not also mention their team of
helpers, both leading up to the show and
on the night, who are such an important
part of the evening’s success.
On Tuesday evening we opened our
monthly Parents and Friends meeting
to interested guests and were frankly
delighted with the turn out. Those
visiting were able to see how the
meeting was run, hear some of the
reports and discussions, witness
the sense of fun and solidarity that
characterises such meetings and,
perhaps most importantly, see how
quickly we manage to get through the
agenda. We are always on the lookout
for parents who might be interested
in joining this august group, so if that
parent is you, make sure you get your
nomination in before our AGM on
Monday 10 November. Mrs Di Case will
be able to help if you need a nomination
form.
On Wednesday we held an assembly
for Middle and Senior schools out at
the wetlands to announce the Pegasus
winners and the School Captains for
2015. Congratulations to all who took
part in our annual creative writing
competition and particular thanks to Mrs
Julie Deane who once again undertook
the gargantuan task of reading every
entry and somehow coming up with
the winners in each category. It is a
labour of love to be sure, but a labour
nonetheless. With Year 6 away on camp
this week we will be announcing the
winners in next week’s Saints Alive.
Meanwhile I am delighted to report that
our School Vice Captains for 2015 will
be Joseph Allocca and Phoebe Nind,
and our School Captains will be Tim
Delahunty and Isabella Mortimore.
They will do a superb job. We had a
particularly strong field this year and
whilst I know those who missed out
will be disappointed, I am grateful that
their leadership skills will be a constant
presence in the School next year and will
help us to have a year to remember.
The talented Mr Thewlis gave a beautiful
address at the Year 11 Eucharist which
was yet another splendid occasion
rounded off in style with a closing
address from Mr Wright. Then on
Thursday night the Hospitality staff and
students once again did us proud by
serving a superb three course dinner for
the Connections Club. Heavens Above
has a well-deserved reputation as, to
quote a fellow diner ‘the best restaurant
on the Gold Coast’ and the work that Mr
Greg Fraser and Ms Deb Prentice inspire
their students to create is the stuff of
legend.
So a busy and entirely delightful week
played against a background of beautiful
sunshine. Who could ask for more?
Patrick S Wallas, Headmaster
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week
Term 4 ends
• Year 12:
Friday 21 November
• Prep-Year 11:
Thursday 27 November
Term 1 2015 starts
• New Student Orientation:
Friday 23 January
• Whole School Starts:
Tuesday 27 January
mon 20 OCT
Y10–12 Student Free
Day
Y12 First Aid Training
Musical Showcase
Tech Run
No Surfside Buses
TUESDAY 21
Y4-6 After School
Sport
WEDNESDAY 22
Y10 – 12 Sport
Training
Musical Showcase
thuRSDAY 23
Y4-6 APS Sport
Y10 Shakespeare
Performance
Y10 Hospitality
Excursion
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FRIDAY 24
Y12 Diploma
Graduation
Y7–12 Sport v
Somerset
Junior School
FROM THE HEAD OF JUNIOR SCHOOL
Panel Day
Next Monday 20 October is Secondary
Panel Day in the Senior School. This is the
day when Secondary staff from around
Queensland meet with colleagues in the
region to moderate student assessment.
The All Saints Senior School classes will not
operate on this day. Similarly, State primary
schools will also be closed on Monday as
staff undertake professional development
activities. All Saints Junior and Middle
Schools will operate as normal on Monday.
Please note however, that all school bus
services may not operate on this day. If your
child travels to School via bus we suggest
that you check with your bus company
provider.
A B Paterson Public Speaking
Competition
Four of our Year 5 students, Imogen
Gustafson, Sahara McCarthy, Sasha
Zarew and Ryley McEnlly, competed in the
A B Paterson Public Speaking Competition
this week. Our students presented excellent
speeches with Imogen, Sahara and
Sasha moving to the next round. Rather
controversially, while the adjudicator
admitted that Sahara presented the
best speech in her heat, she didn’t put
her through on a technicality! Sahara,
however, shouldn’t be too upset as she
is experiencing significant success in
other areas having recently completed a
photo shoot as the Junior Australian and
International face of Speedo.
Parent Survey
The results of the School Parent survey
that all of our parents received last term
have been a major topic of discussion at
our recent School Executive meetings.
The feedback from this survey was
overwhelmingly positive with a respondent
rate of around 42% (most surveys receive
around a 20% response rate). There were,
however, a number of suggestions that
were made by parents about how each of
the sub-schools could improve. We do take
parent feedback very seriously and the
Junior School staff will be looking at these
suggestions carefully to see where we can
make changes that will improve outcomes
for your children.
Saints Alive
Parent Tip Sheet
This week’s parent tip sheet is a double
sided one. On one side of the sheet Attention
Seeking is discussed and on the other side
children’s Bedtime Habits. Attention seeking
is the most common type of misbehaviour in
children and it takes many forms including
eating problems, clowning around, constant
question asking and persistent interruptions,
showing off and whining. Attention seeking
children want to keep their parents busy or
at least keep their parents in their service!
Bedtime can be a battle in many families too
as some children will resist all attempts to
end their day and allow their weary parents
to have some time to themselves. If you
think that you could benefit from some tips
on either of these two topics, please feel
free to collect the tip sheet from the display
rack in the Junior School Office.
Rod Case, Head of Junior School
ICAS ENGLISH AND MATHEMATICS
The final ICAS results are in for 2014. I
would like to take this opportunity to
commend all students who took part in
the UNSW testing for their efforts and
achievements. Special congratulations
go to the students who received a Credit,
Distinction or High Distinction. This is an
impressive achievement for which you
should be recognised.
ICAS English
Year 3
• Distinction: Caleb Robert
Year 4
• Distinction: Bridgette Buckley, Keeley
Dart, Penny Hauck, Sophie Humbert,
Finn Nicholson, Ashlee Sorenson
Year 5
• Distinction: Alex Broadley, Elsie Franklin,
Liam Hamley, Angelina Lane,
Sacha Zarew
Year 6
• High Distinction: Hayley Campbell
• Distinction: Charlotte Lind,
Madeline Allars, Ruby Galea, Tom Hauck,
Ryo Takamizawa, Taylor Timpani
ICAS Mathematics
Year 3
• High Distinction: Luke Negas
• Distinction: Caleb Robert,
Charlie Jacobs, Spencer Sanders
Junior School
Year 4
• Distinction: Matthew Benham,
Nathalie Brown, Finley Cook,
Lachlan McCure, Finn Nicholson
Year 5
• High Distinction: Alex Broadley
• Distinction: Thomas Auld, Billy Nixon,
Abbey Burchill, Joseph Donnolley,
Katya McCulloch, Bodhi Uwland
Year 6
• High Distinction: Tom Hauck
• Distinction: Madeline Allars,
Thomas Koenig, Ryo Takamizawa,
Andrew Zhou
Rebecca Collie, Assistant Head of Junior
School (Years 3-6)
PARENT INFORMATION MORNING
YEAR 7 2015
All Year 6 Parents should have received
an email invitation to the Parent
Information Morning to be held next
Wednesday 22 October from 9.0011.00am. The morning will involve a ‘Q
& A’ session followed by morning tea,
and will be a wonderful opportunity for
you to find out as much as you’d like
about what to expect from our Middle
School and meet a number of fellow
parents – current and new.
We certainly realise that, for many
working parents, this time/date is
simply not feasible; however, given
that we are, for the first time, running
a concurrent session for the parents
of all 75 new students, we thought it
worthwhile to at least try to open up
the session to include the parents of
returning students. The intention is
to provide an additional forum that
will answer any burning questions
that parents may have in anticipation
of the transition to a new year level
(and school). Many current All Saints
families, especially those with older
children, already have an intimate
understanding of how our Middle
School might differ from the Junior
School; regardless, we will still be
hosting a Parent Information Evening
at the start of next year for all Year 7
parents, so if you are unable to attend
next Wednesday’s session, all is not
lost.
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JUNIOR SCHOOL
SPORTSMASTER
APS Summer Sport YEAR 4-6
Round 3 Thursday 23 October
All Saints v Somerset
• Boys games are at Somerset
• Girls games are at All Saints
• AFL is at Carrara.
Team photos will be taken at after School
training on Tuesday 28 October from 3:00–
4:00pm. Students will need to wear the All
Saints Sport Uniform on that afternoon.
Achievements in sport
• Josh Grange competed in Part 2 of the
Under 12 Queensland State Surfing
Titles on the Sunshine Coast and won his
section. He is the Under 12 Queensland
Champion for the 2nd year in a row!
• Flynn Sweeney competed in the
Queensland State titles for BMX at
Sleeman Sports complex in Brisbane. He
completed 4 motos (heats), achieving
2nd in all of them and 2nd in the semifinal. In the final he powered home to
a 5th placing. We are very proud of our
focussed and determined BMX racer.
• Broc Feeney competed in the Queensland
Titles for Go Karts and took out the
Number 1 Plate. Qualifying 8th, he
managed to overtake all competitors
in front of him and finished 4 seconds
in front of 2nd place. He has also been
invited to race in Italy for the International
Rok Cup held at Lake Giardia to start his
international debut in Go Karts. Fingers
crossed, as there are 105 to qualify with
only 44 to make the grid. Best wishes
Broc.
• Taylor Timpani competed at the PBC
Spring Carnival last term and won the
100m Freestyle in record time. She also
came 1st in the 200m, 400m and 800m
Open Freestyle events. Congratulations,
Taylor.
• Sakura Sugiyama finished 6th in
Queensland at the Queensland
School Sport Track and Field State
Championships in the Girls 10 Years 800
metre.
Roger Matthysz, Junior School Sportsmaster
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Middle School
FROM THE HEAD OF MIDDLE SCHOOL
CELEBRATION EVENINGS
(Continued)
Last week’s Saints Alive provided a
breakdown of the process by which
Academic Prizes will be determined for
upcoming Celebration Evenings. This week
I’d like to explain the criteria for some of
the other prizes to be awarded on those
evenings.
The important thing to note from the outset
is that while the School obviously wishes to
celebrate academic excellence with all the
pomp and ceremony it can muster, there are
other attributes a student might have that
are of equal importance to the All Saint’s
community. Thus, alongside Academic
Awards, each year level’s Celebration
Evening will celebrate the following:
Endeavour Awards: “to exemplary students
who have consistently demonstrated
diligence of the highest order across all
aspects of their curricular and co-curricular
programme at the School.”
Citizenship Award: “to exemplary students
who have consistently demonstrated
genuine respect for the rights of others,
made valued contributions to their class
group, and established positive relationships
with students and staff. Class Leaders
(Years 7 and 8) and Middle School Leaders
are typically ineligible for this award.”
Finally, the School very much encourages
students to give back to the community in
terms of volunteer work. Throughout the
year, students are able to attain Saints
Outreach Service certificates based on the
number of hours they commit – Bronze
(10 hours), Silver (20 hours), Gold (30
hours), Service Badge (60 hours). Those
students who receive a Service Badge then
become eligible to be considered for The
Case Cup, awarded to “the student who has
demonstrated outstanding commitment to a
range of community service initiatives”.
CLASS ALLOCATIONS: 2015
Many thanks to all those parents who
submitted class allocation requests for 2015
by the deadline (Monday 13 October). Our
staff will now begin the exhaustive process
of collating all the necessary information
from across the community to best place
each and every child in their Core class for
2015. A reminder that this placement will
be made available to families in the week
preceding the commencement of the new
school year.
TEACHER ALLOCATIONS: 2015
We are currently finalising a number of staff
appointments for next year and, once this
process has been completed, we will be able
to publicise the final staffing placements
for 2015. Some parents have expressed
their disappointment that this information
wasn’t made available before the closing
date for class allocation requests, but
please remember that parental requests for
specific student-teacher or student-student
combinations will only be considered once
all the other factors outlined previously
have been accommodated. We very much
appreciate the trust parents place in our
judgment and assure you that we will do our
best to find the best ‘fit’ for your child.
THREADS 2014
On Monday 13 October the School’s Home
Economics Department staged their
annual student fashion show, Threads.
Congratulations to Anna Rhee and
Daisy Fielding for winning the ‘Spotlight
Encouragement Award’, but kudos to every
Year 9 student involved for doing such a
brilliant job of firstly, designing and creating
their beautiful summer dresses, and
secondly, gracing the stage with such poise
and confidence.
Here is some feedback about the night:
“Everyone looked so gorgeous on stage.
It took courage to get up but it was
an experience that I will never forget.”
(Sommer Redding)
“It was like entering a world of glamorous
fashion. I enjoyed parading down the
catwalk, watching and supporting everyone.
Being a model is of course every girl’s
dream!” (Han Cao)
Saints Alive
Middle School
“Threads was an amazing experience that I
will cherish forever as I was able to see other
designers and be able to experience it with
great friends.” (Maddi Hall)
Many thanks to Mrs Skye Daniel, Mrs Jill
Shehab, Mrs Melinda Pascoe, Mrs Jane
Campbell and Mrs Marianne Fox for putting
together such a wonderfully entertaining and
rewarding spectacle.
DATE CLAIMER: MUSICAL SHOWCASE
On the evening of next Wednesday 22
October, the School stages one of the ‘Blue
Riband’ events in its calendar – the annual
Music Showcase. I’ve no doubt the caliber
of musicianship and entertainment on
display will once again be awe inspiring and I
heartily encourage every family to get in and
organise tickets! (For details see Mr Mason’s
section later in this publication).
MIDDLE SCHOOL CELEBRATION
EVENINGS: TERM 4
In the Middle School, each year level gets to
celebrate their very own Celebration Evening
whereby we recognise outstanding student
contributions in the areas of Academic
performance, Community Service and
Citizenship. Please mark the following date
claimers in your diaries:
• Year 7 Celebration Evening & Art Show:
Thursday 30 October (Week 4)
• Year 8 Celebration Evening & Art Show:
Wednesday 5 November (Week 5)
• Year 9 Graduation & Art Show:
Friday 7 November (Week 5).
It is an expectation that every Middle
School student attends their relevant
celebration evening and all parents and
siblings are warmly invited to attend also.
Tickets are free but need to be booked at
www.trybooking.com/FXWN. Please note:
there is no need to book a seat for your
Middle Schooler if it is their respective
Celebration Evening (we have already
allocated seating for the cohort being
featured). Also, in order to guarantee every
family a place, we ask you to try to keep
to your ‘four seat quota’. If you definitely
need more than four seats, please contact
Mrs Trainor in the Middle School Office.
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STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS
If ever you needed proof of the rich diversity
of talent across the All Saints community,
during the September holidays, Jessica
Lawand (Year 8) travelled to Melbourne to
compete in the National Youth Wrestling
Championships in the Girls 12-13 year age
group.
In the finals, she pinned a much heavier
component towards the end of the first
of two rounds and was awarded the gold
medal! What a wonderful achievement!
A reminder that if there are any notable
extra-curricular achievements you’d like
acknowledged, please contact the Middle
School Office [email protected] and
pass on the details.
LOOKING AHEAD IN THE MIDDLE
SCHOOL
Week 3
• Monday 20 October: APS Summer
Sport Training (3.30-4.45pm)
• Wednesday 22 October: Year 7
2015 Student Orientation/Parent
Information Morning (9.00-11.00am,
Middle School Lecture Theatre);
Musical Showcase (7.00pm;
Nairn Theatre)
• Friday 24 October: Inter-House Quiz;
APS Sport (Round 5 v Somerset)
Week 4
• Monday 27 October: APS Summer
Sport Training (3.30-4.45pm)
• Thursday 30 October: Year 7
Celebration and Art Show (7.00pm;
Nairn Theatre)
• Friday 31 October: All Saints Day
(Billy Cart Derby, Middle School Fair);
APS Sport (Round 6 v Trinity)
Problematic Internet Use
“There is nothing easy about being a parent
... It is a journey like no other and sometimes
we all need help to navigate the highway
of parenthood. Enter the internet and a
million other devices, and suddenly there’s
a whole new world to navigate – complete
with delights, challenges and obstacles.
Collectively, we don’t have generations’
worth of knowledge about how to keep our
children safe online, but together, today,
we can make sure their online experiences
are safe ones. As parents, you need to
understand your child’s digital world,
because their tech skills, together with your
maturity, life experiences and knowledge,
are going to make this parenting journey into
cyberspace as successful and stress – free
as possible. After all, technology itself is not
the issue; it is the user of the technology
who creates the risks and dangers.”
Susan McLean, Sexts, Texts & Selfies
“The internet appears to be capable
of altering the mood, motivation,
concentration, and producing a dissociating
and disinhibiting experience for users;
for some individuals, patterns of use can
transform to abuse, taking on a compulsive
quality. Studies suggest that the internet
may have psychological properties that are
capable of altering mood and behaviour,
often with little or no awareness. Many of
the daily spheres of behaviour, including
work, appear to be effected by this powerful
technology.”
Dr David Greenfield, Centre for
Internet Behaviour USA
“Problematic internet use:
• Is more common in adolescent males
than females
• Is often connected to online gaming sites
• Takes over their life of the young person
to the exclusion of all else; school, family,
eating and sleeping
• Leads to many other mental and physical
health issues
• Needs to be addressed as a serious
mental health issue and suitable
treatment obtained from either your GP or
through and adolescent psychologist.”
www.cybersafetysolutions.com.au
About Generation Next
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dedicated to protecting and enhancing the
mental health and wellbeing of young people
and their community. Generation Next, in
association with Australia’s leading experts
on children and teenagers, is working
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and emotional challenges affecting the
young people in today’s increasingly complex
world. Their goal is to increase public
awareness and understanding about key
issues that children and young people face,
and to promote and inspire tangible change,
through the provision of authoritative, up to
date, and practically-relevant information,
strategies and advice.
Each year a number of key staff from the
Middle School attend the Generation Next
conference at Bond University on the Gold
Coast as a means to staying abreast of
current research into the mental health and
wellbeing of young people and to access
the information and strategies provided by
leading experts in the field.
Parents are encouraged to subscribe to
the Generation Next newsletter by logging
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publication is free and very valuable.
Todd Harm, Head of Middle School
Julie Deane, Assistant Head of
Middle School (Pastoral Care)
Reminder
Middle School Open (but only
some Surfside buses)
Monday 20 October
Saints Alive
Friday 31 October
Billy Cart Derby
2014
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Library Renovation Update
On Thursday of next week, we begin our
move to The Zone in the Senior School.
This should take two days and, during this
time, the Library will be closed between
8:30am and 3:15pm. We will, however, be
open for students before and after School
as usual. Normal operations should begin
from Monday 27 October. As mentioned
last week, Middle School Library classes
will continue and the recreational reading
and research resources needed by students
and staff will be available despite being in a
smaller location. Our opening hours will also
remain the same throughout this period.
It is proposed that the newly renovated
Senior/Middle Library will be ready for the
beginning of Term 3 2015.
Senior/ Middle Library Staff
AB Paterson Public Speaking
The following students participated in the AB
Paterson Public Speaking Competition which
began this week:
• Year 7: Cate Cameron, Jack Carroll,
Harrison Katsanevas, Henry Collins,
Noah Tindiglia, Connor McLaren-Kennedy
and Emma Maddock. Congratulations to
Cate, Jack, Harrison, Henry and Noah on
their selection for the Finals rounds which
will be held next Wednesday 22 October
beginning at 4:30pm (the same night as
Musical Showcase).
• Year 8: Olivia Broadley, Fenlan Miller,
Adam Smith and Lakshmi Sithirasenan.
Congratulations to Fen, Adam and
Lakshmi on their selection in the Finals
rounds next Thursday 23 October
beginning at 4.30pm
• Year 9: William Choy, Finn Arrowsmith,
Savannah Tindiglia, Natesh Sivakumaran.
Congratulations to William, Finn and
Natesh on their selection for the Finals
rounds which will be held next Thursday
23 October beginning at 4.30pm.
The Grand Finals will be held on the same
nights after the Finals rounds.
Billy Cart Derby
Friday 31 October will see the Billy Cart
Derby in full swing and parents and friends
need to be aware of the special parking
arrangements on the day. It is requested
that both the Administration Car Park
(above Year 7) and parking under the Early
Childhood Centre be clear of all vehicles
by 9:15am on the morning of the race as
both areas are used for the race. The Senior
School Car Park offers alternative parking
on the day. This weekend is the second
last weekend of opportunity for students to
create their billy carts and we are hoping for
as many entries as possible. The carts must
have three or more wheels, a brake (which
can be as simple as a lever of wood which
applies friction to the road surface when
pulled backwards), steering (yes rope is the
choice of champions here!) and no sharp
projections. The billy carts can be dropped
off at School this weekend, and after School
next week – our drop off area is behind the
Year 7 class rooms and this can be accessed
via the concrete ramp outside the Uniform
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Senior School
FROM THE HEAD OF SENIOR SCHOOL
SENIOR SCHOOL TERM 4 DATES
• Monday 20 October: Senior School
student free day (QCAA Panel Day)
• Wednesday 22 October: Year 10
Cheap Thrills presentation
• Wednesday 22 October: Musical
Showcase
• Monday 27 October: Year 11
Leadership Conference
• Tuesday 28 October: Chairman’s
Dinner
• Wednesday 29 October: Chess
Competition
• Wednesday 29 October: Senior
School Art Show
• Thursday 30 October: Shindig Film
Festival
• Friday 31 October: Duke of
Edinburgh ‘End of Year Celebration’
• Friday 31 October: All Saints Day
celebration and Giveathon
• Thursday 6 November: TAM Concert
• Monday 10-Friday 14 November:
Year 12 Shutdown
• Friday 14 November: APS Sport
Finals
• Saturday 15 November: Year 12
Formal at Bond
• Monday 17 November: Final
Year 10-12 Assembly
• Wednesday 19 November:
Senior School Speech Night
• Thursday 20 November: Class of
2014 ‘Tunnel of Love’
• Friday 21 November: Year 12 Finish,
Graduation & Valedictory
• Thursday 20-Wednesday 26
November: Year 11 Shutdown
• Monday 24 November: Year 10
Music Extension Assembly
• Thursday 27 November: Year 11 QCS
Trial
• Thursday 27 November: Term 4 ends
‘GIVEATHONG’ – FRIDAY 31 OCTOBER
A reminder to keep filling those Giveathon
boxes – just two weeks to go!
Not only do we improve the lives of many
people across the world, but as we give it
changes us. Perhaps the most amazing
miracle is when we discover that the real joy
in life doesn’t come from getting but rather
from giving; an opportunity to change many
lives!
THREADS 2014
Congratulations to all involved in the Fashion
Parade spectacular that took place on
Monday evening. The success of Threads,
‘Boardwalk Empire’ was enjoyed by a
capacity audience who witnessed a feast
of fashion from Years 9-12 hosted by Year
12 students Amber Lo and Phoebe Hanau.
Highlights of the night included the Academy
of Design’s Boardwalk Empire designs,
outfits from the ‘Girls Just Want to Have Fun’
classes, the Australian Wool Awards finalists
medallion presentation, ‘Nature in Flight’
tops, ‘Cultures’, ‘My Best GAP Year’, the
stunning ‘Year 12 Collection’ and music by
Jace Fleming, Lilly Papas, Molly Smith and
David Rogger-Amies. The top two awards
on the night, Designer of the Year and Best
Student Collection went to Amber Lo and
Phoebe Hanau respectively. Thank you to all
those who contributed to this gala event, in
particular Mrs Jill Shehab, Mrs Skye Daniel
and their support team of Mr Jeremy Thewlis,
Ms Sharron Cronin, Mr Gavin Jones, Mr Steve
Lewis, Mrs Erika Magill and the Production
and AV crews.
Reminder
TUNNEL OF
Monday 20 October
Class of
Senior School: Student Free Day
Saints Alive
DUKE OF EDINBURGH
Congratulations to the nine students who
successfully canoed down the Nymboida
River as part of the students’ five-day final
Duke of Edinburgh Adventurous Journey for
2014. The students were Joe Allocca, Ben
Eftathis, Josh Headon, Rory Hitchcock, Matt
Jeffery, Kent Pennell, Reece Reed, Liam
Spinella and Laura Young.
A special thank you to Mrs Stacey Ward
who graciously gave her time and guidance
as she accompanied and supported the
students throughout the five days and
also Duke of Edinburgh Co-ordinator,
Ms Tanya Robinson, for her organisation and
continued dedication to the programme.
The Duke of Edinburgh ‘End of Year
Celebration’ will be held on Friday 31
October commencing at 6:30pm. Food and
drinks will be served in the Maths Courtyard
from 5:30pm.
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Thursday 20 November
2014
Senior School
17 October 2014 - Page 7
2015 STUDENT LEADERS
The School Leaders for 2015 were
announced at the special Pegasus Awards
assembly on Wednesday. The School
Captains for 2015 are Isabella Mortimore
and Timothy Delahunty, and the ViceCaptains are Phoebe Nind and Joseph
Allocca.
On Friday, students voted for next year’s
House Leaders. These are important
decisions, and the voting by the student
body plays a vital role in determining the
leadership positions for the Class of 2015.
I was very pleased to see the number of
students who stepped forward as candidates
for leadership positions, and with the serious
manner in which the student body fulfilled
its voting obligations. Available House
leadership positions include House Captain
and Vice Captain, Chapel Committee, Saints
Outreach Service Committee (SOS) and
Student Representative Council (SRC).
• Friday 17 October: Voting for House
Leaders in House meetings.
• Tuesday 21 October: Relevant staff
contact successful Student Leaders.
• Monday 27 October: Leadership
Conference for School and House
Captains.
• Friday 31 October: 2015 School
Captains badged at All Saints Day
Assembly, and all other Leaders badged
immediately after the Assembly.
Badged leaders will also include
International Captains, Captains of Boarding,
Academic Captains, Arts Captains, Sport
and Activity Captains, Amnesty Captains and
Sustainability Captains.
RSL YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
PROGRAMME
The Returned & Services League (RSL) of
Australia (Quensland Branch) and Bond
University have joined forces to offer this
half-million dollar RSL Youth Development
Programme.
What is the RSL Youth Development
Programme?
The Programme has been designed to
recognise and reward the efforts of highachieving Queensland students. Grants of
up to $5,000 will be awarded in the following
categories:
• Academic Achievement (inclusive of Arts,
Drama, and Media)
• Sporting Achievement (inclusive of
Dance)
• Community Leadership and Civic
Participation
Recipients of an RSL Youth Development
Programme grant also have the exclusive
opportunity to apply for a Scholarship to
cover 50% tuition fees for any single or
combined degree at Bond University at
the completion of high school. Contact
[email protected] for further
information on this exciting opportunity.
WISE WORDS
This week marks the third anniversary of the
death of Apple founder, Steve Jobbs. “For
the past 33 years, I have looked in the mirror
every morning and asked myself: ‘If today
were the last day of my life, would I want
to do what I am about to do today?’ And
whenever the answer has been ‘No’ for too
many days in a row, I know I need to change
something.” Steve Jobs (1955-2011)
I’m sure Steve Jobs’ mantra can be applied
to the way we live our lives in general and is
certainly a timely reminder how we can use
the remainder of 2014 to improve our habits
to better prepare us for 2015.
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Registrations for the 2015 trip to France
will soon be closing.
The group deadline is now gone but we
can still register individuals.
We will keep the cost of the trip as close
as possible to $4,000 for you, however,
you will have to pay the airfare upfront.
Please contact Mr Richalot asap.
Saints Alive
As a reminder, students will travel to
Bordeaux from 3-26 April 2015 on a student
exchange programme. They will stay in host
families in Bordeaux and Australian families
are expected to make every reasonable
effort to host a French student in July 2015.
On the way back from Bordeaux to Australia,
we will stop for three days in Paris where
Senior School
students will be able to enjoy some of
the delights the French capital has to
offer. All the latest is available here
https://sites.google.com/site/asasfrancetrip2015
Jerome Richalot, Head of Languages
[email protected]
17 October 2014 - Page 8
FROM THE DIRECTOR OF CAREERS & VET
Careers Calendar
• Monday 20 October: All Saints First
Aid Course
• Monday 20 October: Closing date ACU
Early Achievers Programme
• Monday 20 October: Bond University
Year 10 Headstart Day
• Monday 20 October: Griffith University
Girls in Engineering Day
• Friday 24 October: 2015 TAFE Vet In
Schools application closing date
• Friday 24 October: Final date for
submission of VET assessment
• Friday 24 October: Year 12 Diploma
of Business Graduation Morning Tea
• Thursday 30 October: Sea World
School-based traineeship Information
Night
• Friday 31 October: RSA Course
12:00-3:00pm
• Thursday 11 December: Major Offer
Round for QTAC courses in creative and
performing arts
• Monday 15 December: Due date for
documentation to QTAC
• Saturday 20 December: Year 12
Results and OPs available online at
Studentconnect.qsa.qld.edu.au
• Monday 22 December: UQ Options
Evening
• Tuesday 23 December: QUT Real
Decisions Gardens Point campus,
9:00am
• Tuesday 30 December: QTAC Selection
Ranks (for non-OP students) available
via QTAC application or by phone
• Thursday 15 January: Major Offer
Round for QTAC applicationstors
attended the All Saints Careers Expo
QTAC/Tertiary Study Applications
VET Students
Applications for most university and other
tertiary study courses were due on 30
September. Late applications can be
submitted. Students who need assistance
to lodge their application should see Ms
Weeks as a matter of urgency. Students
should also ensure that documentation
for any qualifications (AMEB, Diplomas,
Bridging Courses etc) must be forwarded to
QTAC no later than Monday 15 December
in order that the QTAC Selection Rank can
be allocated. Documentation not received
by that date will not be considered for the
January Major Round Offers. Please see
Ms Weeks if you are unsure of any of this
information.
Year 12 students who are completing a VET
Course through our School programmes,
Business, IT and Hospitality, are reminded
that the final date for submission of all
assessment is Friday 24 October. No
assessment will be accepted after that date.
Saints Alive
Year 12 students who are completing a VET
Course through an external organisation
(eg TAFE, School-based trainees etc) may
have a different, and possibly earlier, closing
date due to the reporting requirements
of those organisations. Students should
ensure they liaise with their trainer to be
sure they are aware of the final due dates.
Any qualifications which are incomplete will
not appear on Senior Statements and this
may affect the awarding of QCE points and
Tertiary Entrance Ranks.
Senior School
Reminder
RSA Course: 12-3:00pm
Friday 31 October
Responsible Service of Alcohol
Course
Year 12 students interested in working in
cafes, restaurants and bars may be required
to hold an RSA Certificate. We are running
an RSA Course on Friday 31 October from
12:00-3:00pm. Students need to collect an
enrolment form from the Careers Centre to
register for this course.
Alison Weeks, Director of Careers & VET
17 October 2014 - Page 9
Performing Arts
FROM THE DIRECTOR OF PERFORMING ARTS
2015 Musical – The Addams Family
Important Dates:
• Tuesday 21 October: Audition Music for
Orchestra available from the Holloway
Music Centre
• Wednesday 22 October: (Online)
Applications due for Cast auditions
• Sunday 26 October: Cast Singing and
Dancing Auditions
• Friday 7 November: Orchestra Auditions
(3:30–4:30pm).
Important Information:
• All information about the show is on the
website
https://sites.google.com/site/asasmusical2015/
• The website is being constantly being
updated, so it should be checked
regularly!
• Students wishing to audition for the cast
must complete the online application to
audition on this website.
• Sound files for the vocal auditions are on
the website.
Musical Showcase – Wednesday
22 October
Musical Showcase is our premiere annual
concert for musicians in the Middle and
Senior Schools and is held in the Nairn
Theatre on Wednesday 22 October
commencing at 7:00pm. Tickets are
available from www.trybooking.com/BRS
Ticket prices: Adults 12 & Child/student/
concession $6
The Friends of Music will open the Goodwill
Café from 6:00pm for parents who would
like a drink before the performance.
Saints Alive
UpComing Events
• Monday 27 October: Junior School
and Middle School Flute & Piano
Studio Concert - Holloway Music
Centre 6:00pm
• Wednesday 29 October: Flute, Piano
and Violin Studio Concerts – Holloway
Music Centre 6:00pm
• Thursday 30 October: Double Bass
Strings Studio Concert - Holloway
Music Centre 6:00pm
• Monday 3 November: Trumpet Studio
Concert - Holloway Music Centre
6:00pm
• Thursday 6 November: All Saints Day
Concert – Trinity Anglican Mission
6:00pm
• Friday 7 November: Orchestra
Auditions (Woodwind, Brass, Drums,
Percussion) 3:30– 4:30pm
• Monday 10 November: Orchestra
Auditions (Strings, Keyboard and
Guitar) 7:30–8:30am
• Tuesday 11 November: Year 10
Music Extension Concert – Holloway
Music Centre 6:00pm
• Monday 17 November: Year 10
Drama Show – Dell’Arte Theatre
6:00pm
Ensembles Performing at Middle
School CELEBRATION EVENINGS
Please put the following dates in your diary
if your child is a member of one of these
ensembles. A letter with final details will be
provided about a week before the start of
these celebration evenings.
Year 7
Thursday 30 October 7:00pm
• Holst Wind Ensemble
• Blues Factory Big Band
Year 8
Wednesday 5 November 7:00pm
• Grainger Wind Ensemble
• Amadeus Strings
Year 9
Friday 7 November 7:00pm
• Amadeus Strings
• Giant Steps Big Band
Scott Mason, Director of Performing Arts
Reminder
Musical Showcase 7:00pm
Wednesday 22 October
Performing Arts
17 October 2014 - Page 10
Sport & Activities
FROM THE DIRECTOR OF SPORT & ACTIVITIES
Student Achievements
Congratulations to the following students on
their achievements in sport:
• Madeline Coe (Year 9) on being selected
in the 2014 Under 17 Youth Girls Gold
Coast Sunsets AFL Team and will be
competing next weekend in Brisbane.
• Riley Mackay (Year 8) and Fraser Mackay
(Year 7) on their recent success at the
Queensland Schools Championship
Rowing Regatta in Bundaberg. Fraser
finished 6th in the Under 14 Boys Single
Scull 1000m final and he finished 8th
in the Year 8 Boys Double Scull 1000m
final. Fraser and Riley, both in Year 7,
were racing against crews in Year 8.
• Jessica Lawand (Year 8): Jessica
competed in the National Youth Wrestling
Championships in Melbourne during
the holidays where she won her class/
division.
• Matt Delahunty (Year 9): who has been
selected in the Queensland team for
Stand Up Paddle Technical race team.
Congratulations to you all.
Chess – State Championships
Good luck to the following boys who are
representing the School at the State Chess
Championships in Brisbane this weekend:
• Uriah Neubauer (Year 11), Jack Dern
(Year 11), Lochie Cummins (Year 11),
Felix Tan (Year 9) and Alan Lieu (Year 9).
Stop Press
Cricket update ...
All Saints beat John Paul College.
JPC (batting first) 6-68 from 20 overs.
ASAS 0-70 from 11 overs.
• Kieran Hamley 4-17
• Campbell Glaves 26 Not out
• Matt Taylor 35 Not out.
Congratulations boys and good luck in
Bundaberg at the Southern Queensland
Finals!
APS Summer Sport v Emmanuel College
A great set of results against Emmanuel College last week, with almost 80% of games
resulting in wins for All Saints. This week, we play King’s, followed by Somerset on Friday 31
BOYS
AFL
Senior
Junior
Cricket
1st XI (White)
v SSC
1st XI (Blue)
v KCC
Jnr (White)
v SSC
Jnr (Blue)
v KCC
ASAS
ASAS
89-46
16-4
ASAS
104-5/101
ASAS
3/80-5/81
ASAS
0/41-5/40
ASAS
3/34-3/33
Basketball
Open A
Open B
Year 10 A
Year 10 B
Year 9 A
Year 9 B
Year 8 A
Year 8 B
Year 7 A
Year 7 B
EMM
ASAS
ASAS
ASAS
EMM
EMM
EMM
EMM
EMM
ASAS
38-29
22-21
28-19
73-11
40-25
28-13
78-11
34-2
50-26
32-15
Touch
Open A
Open B
Year 10 A
Year 10 B
Year 9 A
Year 9 B
Year 8 A
Year 8 B
Year 7 A
Year 7 B
ASAS
EMM
ASAS
ASAS
ASAS
ASAS
ASAS
ASAS
EMM
ASAS
7-4
7-4
8-5
11-0
17-1
11-1
9-8
3-1
15-3
4-1
Tennis
Open A
Open B
Open C
Junior A
Junior B
Junior C
Senior
Junior
ASAS
ASAS
ASAS
ASAS
ASAS
ASAS
ASAS
ASAS
14-10
18-6
14-10
17-7
10-8
13-11
10-4
16-4
GIRLS
AFL
Inter
ASAS
Junior v Kings
(Friendly) EMM
Forfeit
21-13
Softball
Open
Inter
Junior
ASAS
EMM
EMM
11-10
7-6
14-10
Basketball
Open A
Open B
Year 10 A
Year 10 B
Year 9 A
Year 9 B
Year 8 A
Year 8 B
Year 7 A
Year 7 B
ASAS
EMM
ASAS
ASAS
EMM
EMM
ASAS
EMM
ASAS
EMM
35-33
20-8
75-13
Forfeit
40-25
28-13
30-29
30-19
48-24
28-8
Touch
Open A
Open B
Year 10 A
Year 10 B
Year 9 A
Year 9 B
Year 8 A
Year 8 B
Year 7 A
Year 7 B
ASAS
9-3
ASAS
7-3
EMM
4-2
EMM
5-3
To be played
EMM
6-2
ASAS
7-2
ASAS
7-1
EMM
7-3
DR
6-6
Tennis
Open A
Open B
Open C
Junior A
Junior B
Junior C
ASAS
ASAS
EMM
ASAS
ASAS
ASAS
23-1
14-10
13-11
24-0
Forfeit
Forfeit
ASAS
EMM
5/142-8/89
14-3
ASAS
ASAS
8-4
16-1
Cricket
Super 8
v Kings#2
Senior #1
Senior #2
v SSC
Junior
Fergus Leslie, Director of Sports & Activities
Saints Alive
Sports
17 October 2014 - Page 11
Whole School
CHAPLAINCY MATTERS
Term 4 is undoubtedly the busiest term
of the year in terms of School events and
functions. It is also the most emotional and
rewarding term in that it is the time when
the School showcases the achievements
of both students and the staff who have
coaxed, encouraged, taught, challenged and
sometimes ‘kicked butt’ (metaphorically
of course) in order to draw the best out of
each individual. It is also a time for parents
to gather alongside the rest of the School
community to celebrate the year’s work
– and marvel at the emerging giftedness
evidenced in their children.
On Monday we celebrated the production of
Threads which was a wonderful tribute to the
dedicated work and creativity of our Home
Economics students and staff. It takes much
courage to not only design and produce
a garment of clothing, but to personally
strut it out before a very large audience of
parents, staff, peers and visitors. And yet
our beautiful girls did so with aplomb and
as much confidence as they could possibly
muster providing an exhilarating and awefilled evening of real accomplishment.
One of the greatest triumphs of the evening,
in my view, is that each student was able to
give her own expression to her creation –
which is a hallmark of the ethos of All Saints.
Ralph Waldo Emmerson is quoted as saying:
To be yourself in a world that is constantly
trying to make you something else is the
greatest accomplishment.
This week has also heralded the
announcement of our new School Captains.
Election requires a decision based on the
experience and encounters that voters
have had with nominees. I believe that
it is in these moments of decision that
choice is based on the perceived integrity
of character displayed by each nominee.
False personas are usually recognised, and
rightly dismissed. The fact that there was
an abundant pool of worthy recipients for
School Captain leadership bears testament
to the abiding sense of the uniqueness of
every person.
Saints Alive
We at All Saints rejoice and celebrate the
exceptionality of each individual. More
than that, we hope that each person
will recognise and celebrate their own
unique being, and that no one can ever
be completely replaced. Every one of us is
distinct and one-of-a-kind. For those who
are Christians, we may well cry out with the
Psalmist:
SPIRITUAL
AWAKENING
CHAPEL
PRAYER
Monday
Wednesday
mornings
7:30-8:00am
I thank you, High God—you’re
mornings breathtaking!
Body and soul, I am marvelously made!
7:30-8:00am
I worship in adoration—what a creation!
You know me inside and out,
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all the stages of my life were spread out
before you,
The days of my life all prepared
before I’d even lived one day.
Facilitated by various
members of the group.
From time to time a
Eucharist is offered.
Psalm 139: 14-16
The Pegasus assembly on Wednesday also
celebrated the individuality of our students
in their creative writing endeavours. And it
struck me once again that if we allow God
to author our lives, then our lives become
God’s story, and we are both blessed by, and
become a blessing to others.
May you take time to celebrate the
uniqueness of your being today, and rejoice
in it!
Ann McGuinness, School Chaplain
[email protected]
Reminder
Confirmation
Friday 24 October
Whole School
Bishop Allison will be conducting a Confirmation
service at All Saints on Friday Evening 24 October.
I invite any of our community, including Senior
students, parents, teachers and staff, who feel that
they would like to take this next step in their faith
journey to contact me so that we can chat further.
17 October 2014 - Page 12
PUBLISHING CONTACT DETAILS
P&F Directory 2015
Should you not wish your family details to appear, or should
current families wish to change details as they appeared in
the 2014 Directory, please advise the School of your wishes in
writing by 1 November 2014 addressed to Mrs Leigh Sweeting
[email protected]. Should no written notification be
received by this date, your family details will be included in the
P&F Directory for 2015.
Please note: the School requires notification each year as
past information is not held. In the case of shared custody,
parents should advise the School if they wish to have the
child’s second address included. Should you not have a home
telephone number listed and do not advise us which (if any)
mobile number to use, then the entry will list your address
only.
BABY SITTING
Students in Year 11 and 12 2014 are welcome to submit their
contact details for the baby sitting service in the Directory.
Please supply name, contact number and preferred areas. This
information must be provided with parents’ permission.
Leigh Sweeting, Assistant - Development & Admissions
FROM THE SICK BAY
Spring has sprung and along with it flowers, pollens, bees,
smoke from burn-offs and a multitude of other allergens.
The Asthma Foundation site has fabulous information
regarding asthma, asthma emergencies, how to recognise
asthma symptoms and, most importantly, how to use your
puffer properly so the device delivers the appropriate dose the
first time.
www.asthmaaustralia.org.au
www.asthmaaustralia.org.au/Puffing_Properly
At All Saints we encourage students who have asthma to carry
their puffers in their bag, preferably with their own spacer,
especially when heading offsite for sports or excursions. The
Asthma Foundation recommends that a spacer is used even
with the administration of a preventer.
Of course, if students require ventolin at School and have
forgotten their own supply, we are able to provide both
ventolin and spacer.
For those students who may be allergic or anaphylactic to
bees or any other stinger, please ensure that their EPIPEN
is in their possession especially when heading outside the
School grounds on excursions or sport.
Any concerns or to update any medical information relevant
to your child/children at School, please don’t hesistate to
contact me.
Lyn Hammett, School Nurse
0434 071 158
[email protected]
Student’s should also ensure that their puffer has not expired.
www.asthmaaustralia.org.au/Inhaler-technique-videos.aspx
TUCKSHOP HELPERS
Volunteers urgently needed. Benefits include a free lunch for your child and $5 credit
on your School account each day you volunteer. Weekly/fortnightly vacancies. Please
phone Natalie 5587 0375 - all welcome.
allsaints @allicancecatering.com.au
Saints Alive
17 October 2014 - Page 13
Parents & Friends
GET TOGETHER
Pre-Prep Parents
End Of Year Party
• Friday 14 November from 7:00pm
at Fix Bar, Hilton Surfers Paradise 6 Orchid Avenue. $20 per person
(includes canapes).
RSVP 7 November: to book please
use the following link:
www.trybooking.com/FWPV
Further information: Sandy: 0403
051 717, Karyn: 0438 767 403,
Danielle: 0421 138 512
Please note parking is available
at the hotel if required. Looking
forward to seeing you all for a
great night out!
YEAR 1 P&F
• Saturday 22 November: End
of Year 1 Christmas Disco
Celebration at Doodlebugs Indoor
Play Centre 5:30-7:30pm. $9 per
child payable on the night. Cafe
will be open for food and coffee.
BYO for parents. Please RSVP to
Sara 0433 574 700
YEAR 6 PARENTS
• Saturday 22 November: We have
almost 80 students attending Drax
for Kids for our Year 6 Leavers’
lunch. If you have not paid or have
not put your child’s name on the
list, this is the final call. Please
have money in an envelope to the
Junior School Office by Monday.
Money was due last week but
I managed to get one week’s
extension. Please call Carol 0438
766 865 for any details.
Year 11 Parents
• Friday 7 November 6:30pm at The
Groove Train, Robina: End of Year
Christmas Party. Let’s get together
for a laugh and drink to celebrate
2014. This will be held on the
function side of the restaurant
where drinks and light meals
can be purchased from the bar.
Remember to put in your diaries
everyone! Please RSVP so we can
get approx. numbers. Hope to see
you there. Renee, Sally and Jacqui
0417 307 901
YEAR 12 P&F
Facebook: ‘ASAS Class of 2014
Parents’ or email nicolahayward@
live.com.au to be added to email list.
• Friday Night 17 October at Greg
and Sharon O’Neill’s. Please text
Sharon if you are able to come for
catering purposes. 0409 924 450
• Formal Get-together, which will be
held at Bond University Saturday
15 November following the arrival
and presentation of students. All
welcome. Bookings can be made
via trybooking.
www.trybooking.com/FTJZ
• Thursday 20 November: Tunnel of
Love at All Saints, followed by lunch at
The Glades.
Suggestions and queries welcome.
Nicola 0418 180 406,
Sharon 0409 924 450
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www.twitter.com/AllSaintsGC
All Saints Anglican School
ABN 64 010 643 857
Reminder
P&F Melbourne Cup 11:30am
Tuesday 4 November
Saints Alive
VISIT!
Parents & Friends
Held at Mecca Bah, Broadbeach
$70/seat
Please refer page 13.
www.trybooking.com/FSJM
17 October 2014 - Page 14
Reminder
P&F AGM 7:00pm
Monday 10 November
Held in the Middle School
Lecture Theatre
all welcome
The P&F held its monthly meeting this Tuesday.
Mrs Cassie Carpenter gave a presentation on the Service
Learning Programme she co-ordinates here at All Saints.
For those of you who are not aware, the Service-Learning
Programme includes the following:
•Year 2: English- Postman Platypus
•Year 3: History - Celebrations & Commemorations
•Years 5/6: English/History-Senior Pen Pals
•Year 7: Science/Geography - Classification and Waterways
•Year 9: Service and Leadership Camp
•Year 9: French Elective -New Caledonia Trip
•Year 9: Music Elective-School of Rock
•Year 10: Volunteering/Careers Expo
•Year 11: Science 21
•Year 11: Social and Community Studies
•Years 11/ 12: Hospitality - Homeless Connect
•Year 12 & Beyond: Volunteer Gap Placements
•Years 8-12: Smith Family Student 2 Student
Reading Project
•Years 8-12: Music Honours Programme.
•Years 10-12: Tanzania Service-Learning Expedition.
The P&F decided to assist the programme by giving
$12,500 to ensure its continued success, as it helps such
a wide variety of students at the School. I would also like to
mention what an amazing job Cassie is doing co-ordinating
such a mammoth project!
In addition, we also gave Threads $1,500 to help make
sure it is an evening which can continue each year.
Congratulations to everyone involved in Threads showcasing
so many incredibly talented students. It was a stunning
event.
If you would like to join the P&F Committee for 2015,
application forms can be picked up from Mrs Andrea Keniry
at Main Administration. We are always looking for new
motivated and dedicated parents.
Jonathan Shorter, P&F President
Saints Alive
17 October 2014 - Page 15
Back to School
FREE
2015
delivery!
STATIONERY PACKS 2015
The requirement list for Stationery Packs are for Years 3 – 12 only and will be available through the
online Bookpack Order Process below.
Pre Prep to Year 2 will be required to pay for complete packs which are delivered in bulk to the
classroom. This will be invoiced to your School Fees Account with payment due by the end of
January 2015.
Place your order from 13 October - 9 November 2014 to receive free delivery to your home during
the week commencing 1 December 2014. To use the internet ordering system,
click www.asas.qld.edu.au/bookpack_orders.html and follow the instructions.
(Alternatively www.asas.qld.edu.au Parent Resources and follow the link.)
The prices shown on the booklist are for All Saints Anglican School on-line orders only.
Any purchases made directly through Symons will be charged full retail price.
Bookpack Order Process
•Click on Bookpack Orders button.
•Enter your School logon code FAS01.
•Fill in the details of your Child’s name, RESIDENTIAL address (No PO Box) and
DAY TIME contact details.
•Select your Year level in 2015 and click the Save Details button.
•Please ensure that you read the Order Documentation.
•Should you require a full pack, just click the Full Order button.
If a full pack is not required, just tab to the order quantity column and key in the number required.
•Click on Save Details.
•Should you have additional students, click on Next Student button, if not click on Pay Now.
•Click on the Pay Now button – this will take you through to a secure payment page.
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•Fill in your credit card details and click on the Enter Payment button.
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•Once your credit card payment has been approved, you will receive an Order Confirmation on
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•Should you not receive confirmation and Order Reference Number, please contact Symons
Educational Supplies on 07 5531 3633 or email [email protected]
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Contents
2015 Musical – The Addams Family 10
2015 STUDENT LEADERS
8
2015 Trip to France – REGISTER NOw!
8
About Generation Next
5
AB Paterson Public Speaking
6
A B Paterson Public Speaking Competition
2
Achievements in sport
3
APS Summer Sport v Emmanuel College
11
APS Summer Sport YEAR 4-6 3
BABY SITTING
13
Billy Cart Derby
6
Bookpack Order Process
16
Careers Calendar
9
CELEBRATION EVENINGS (Continued)
4
CHAPLAINCY MATTERS
12
Chess – State Championships
11
CLASS ALLOCATIONS: 2015
4
Cricket update ...
11
DATE CLAIMER: MUSICAL SHOWCASE
4
DUKE OF EDINBURGH 7
End Of Year Party
14
Ensembles Performing at Middle School CELEBRATION10
FROM THE DIRECTOR OF CAREERS & VET
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FROM THE DIRECTOR OF PERFORMING ARTS
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FROM THE DIRECTOR OF SPORT & ACTIVITIES
11
FROM THE HEAD OF JUNIOR SCHOOL
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FROM THE HEAD OF MIDDLE SCHOOL
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FROM THE HEAD OF SENIOR SCHOOL
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FROM THE SICK BAY
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GET TOGETHER
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‘GIVEATHONG’ – FRIDAY 31 OCTOBER
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ICAS ENGLISH AND MATHEMATICS
2
Junior Cricket
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JUNIOR SCHOOL SPORTSMASTER
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Library Renovation Update
6
LOOKING AHEAD IN THE MIDDLE SCHOOL
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MIDDLE SCHOOL CELEBRATION EVENINGS: TERM 4
Musical Showcase – Wednesday 22 October
Panel Day
PARENT INFORMATION MORNING YEAR 7 2015
Parent Survey
Parent Tip Sheet
P&F AGM 7:00pm
P&F Directory 2015
Pre-Prep Parents Problematic Internet Use
PUBLISHING CONTACT DETAILS
QTAC/Tertiary Study Applications Responsible Service of Alcohol Course
RSL YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
SENIOR SCHOOL TERM 4 DATES
STATIONERY PACKS 2015 Student Achievements
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS
TEACHER ALLOCATIONS: 2015
THREADS 2014
THREADS 2014
TUCKSHOP HELPERS
UpComing Events
VET Students
WISE WORDS YEAR 1 P&F
YEAR 6 PARENTS
Year 11 Parents YEAR 12 P&F
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