20 November 2014 EDITION 36 From the Principal Friday’s Arrangements - Dreamworld Visit I would like to give a final reminder to parents regarding the school trip to Dreamworld this Friday. Students have been briefed regarding their responsibilities for the day, including issues about personal safety and ways to deal with any problems on the day, the need to stay in groups for the whole day, the need and timing of roll calls, sun safety issues and general behaviour expectations. The boys have been told that they must wear their house sports t-shirt to assist us in identifying them on the day, and similarly they must wear a broadbrimmed hat and have closed shoes to participate in all the activities on the day. It is our aim to leave in the morning at 8.30am and if we have students arrive at school around 8.00am this will assist to achieve this 8.30 am departure. We will aim to leave Dreamworld by 3.00pm and we would hope to be back at the College around 4.30pm. The two College bus services will run as normal to school and these two services will operate on arrival back the College in afternoon. College Annual Magazine Next week the 2014 school magazine will be distributed to students to take home. From a sneak preview of this year’s magazine and its new look, I feel that it will once again capture the feeling and account of the year at the College. I would like to congratulate Ros Peters (Editor) for her great work in producing such a wonderful record of 2014, the final year of Nudgee Junior College. The school magazine is an important publication to capture the tone of the year for history to relive in future generations and I congratulate Ros for her diligence and creative flair that she has brought to this year’s book. Ros has been editor for our magazine for countless years and I would like to thank her for her willingness to take on this important responsibility, thousands of NJC families have certainly been beneficiaries of her commitment; the pride she takes in this important role is very evident each year. Should any family like an additional copy of the annual magazine, a copy can be purchased for $25 a copy. Orders can be given to the front office. Prayers I would ask the community to please remember the Ensafpour family in your prayers following the passing of Kaleb (7 Bodkin) and Bijaan (6 Nolan) Aunt, Lynette Gordon. The death of loved ones is always difficult, and I would ask the NJC community to keep the Ensafpour family in your prayers and thoughts in this challenging time. Eternal rest grant unto her O Lord, and may perpetual light shine upon her, may she rest in peace Amen. NJC Cook Book I know a large number of NJC families have been eager to get their hands on a copy of the NJC Cook Book. I have just heard that the books are expected to clear customs today. As I have previously shared, the NJC Cook Book is a wonderful publication that celebrates more than a cook book but rather a warm connection with the NJC community. As it is our last year of NJC it would be a great memento to keep to share memories of the College. I would once again congratulate Fiona Wright and her great team of helpers for the time, dedication and commitment they have selflessly given to produce this book. As with a lot of cases it has been a labour of love; I hope Fiona and her team (names listed below) are justifiably proud of the end product. I think it is fantastic and I look forward to taking time over Christmas to thoroughly go through the book; I would encourage others to think of it as a possible Christmas gift for family. (I have a couple of copies on order as a part of my Christmas shopping!) Pre-ordered copies of the book will be distributed next week. Grant Parker, Lois Smith, Andrea McAvoy, Deann Rabbitt, Michelle Partridge, Caroline Haritonoff, Catherine Aboud, Shelley Duffy, Prue Moloney, Therese Reid, Trishelle McCarthy, Laurita Brown, April Hickey, Tric Gotley, Gio Silanesu, Nerrida Tippett, Judith Solomon, Siobhan Barter, Clarissa Wynne, Sharon Doyle, Emma Boddington Stubbs, Tamara Andrijich, Kelly Crookes, Libby Pahholski, Kate Curran, Jodi Clifford, Georgie Josephson, Vicki Keyworth and Sarah Day. With best Wishes Mike Senior COMING UP On Tuesday evening it was pleasing to share the Night of Excellence with so many families. The Night of Excellence is a night for the community to gather and celebrate the year and recognize the achievements of students across leadership, academic, sporting and cultural pursuits. Many students have achieved excellent standards in each of these dimensions and the awards were a fitting reward for the effort they have put into their studies. As a significant College event, I would also like to acknowledge the presence of our special guests, Mr Jim King (EREA Regional Director) Councillor Julian Simmonds (our Local City Council Member) and Mr Matthew Buckley (College Board Chair) who assisted in the distribution of awards; their presence on the evening helped raise the profile of the students achievements. With the backdrop of the College’s imminent change to Ambrose Treacy College, the night had a wonderful feel and I have received a number of congratulatory messages from parents who felt the evening was an uplifting occasion for them. For me, as Principal, it was an occasion to sit back and feel proud to be a part of a community that has a special spirit of belonging and inclusion. Certainly the many performances from our students were outstanding; from the year 4 dance to the wind symphony to the choir to the taiko drummers to the handbells, the performances oozed enthusiasm, passion and enjoyment. At a recent College function, one of our fathers commented to me on how fast the year is passing and he always felt that once the Melbourne Cup has been run, the end of the year is only just around the corner. This is certainly the case in life at NJC and I feel as if we had just welcomed our year 4’s and yet the reality is we will be farewelling some of our year 7’s in a week at their Valedictory Celebration. The end of the year doesn’t stop us being very busy at the College with students engaged in a variety of different activities. Without boring you with stories of yesteryear, my memory of my days at school would not have included events like a Dreamworld visit, or a Go-Kart Derby Day (Year 7). The opportunity to be engaged in a variety of stimulating and enjoyable activities certainly enhances learning and I’m grateful for the effort our teachers put into exploring varied options for our students; without their energy all this would not be possible. Ph: 3878 0500 I Wet Weather Line: 3878 0511 I Email: [email protected] 20 Nov 27 Nov 27 Nov 28 Nov 28 Nov Summer Music Concert Global Summit Year 7 Handbells Year 7 Valedictory Mass Last day of Term 4 Yr 8 Leadership Camp From the Assistant to the Principal-Curriculum Karen Madden—[email protected] The Nudgee Junior community enjoyed a fabulous evening at ERPAC celebrating our Night of Excellence. Here are some of the memorable moments: From the Assistant to the Principal - Identity Conor Finn– [email protected] “For we're the boys from Nudgee Junior NJC. For justice, kindness, excellence, we stand firm you and me. And when you speak of Nudgee, wherever you may be. You may tell them all that we stand for God and Nudgee, NJC” NJC School Song. NJC As we conclude this extraordinary chapter of our history I believe our Foundation Principal, Br John Michael Wynne cfc would be proud that our community can stand firm and “tell them all that we stand for God and Nudgee, NJC”. But where do we stand for God (love) and our school? The lens through which we construct and interpret our experience of God is through our school motto ‘Signum Fidei’ which is Latin for ‘Sign of Faith’. Br Wynne would be extremely proud of our community not because of our curriculum or co-curricular opportunities but because of the character of our community. It is the staff, students and parents who, as Signs of Faith for each other and our world, prove that God is not a dogma, a creedal statement or a metaphysal puppeteer. Indeed, staff like Ros Peters and Paul Smith, students like Max Bennett and Paul Clarke, and parents like Lisa Morris and Brendan Newell teach us that we stand for God (love) through a flow of living relationships that we can enter into in order to liberate us from fear and fragility. This is nothing new as God has been known and experienced in the love, friendship and service that has surrounded the thousands of members of our NJC community down through the years. The high ideal of a holistic education of head, heart and hands has liberated generations of our community to know that, in order to make God (love) real in our lives we don’t need to prostrate ourselves in front of an altar nor lock ourselves away in solitude. No. We continue to grow towards maturity and know that God, or any Sign of Faith, has been the flow of relationships experienced in 76 years of faith, hope and love. As we conclude this chapter now is the time for striving to continue to honour the humble beginnings of Br Wynne and his Christian Brothers. The vast majority of their hearts were strong as their selfless sacrifice and extraordinary success was in the honourable pursuit of being authentic disciples of Jesus and Edmund. We are called to be disciples and enable the survival not of the fittest but of the weakest. In this way, the future demands that we all walk a disciples journey with our friends, family and colleagues where each step we are willed by love to honour the service of those who have gone before us. This journey of change will require renewed learning, leadership and service. From Learning Enrichment From the Uniform Shop Gail Northcote—[email protected] Julie Ebbage—Convenor [email protected] Defy Dyslexia Mission Statement Defy Dyslexia’s vision is that the Australian education system, employers and the broader community understand and accommodate the specific needs of people with dyslexia so that they can achieve their true potential. www.defydyslexia.com.au 5 Facts for Kids: * Having dyslexia means you learn differently from many children. That’s not a bad thing. You learn best when you can touch, feel, hear and see what you are learning a few different ways. * People with dyslexia usually have average or above average intelligence so never let any one tell you anything different. * People with dyslexia are often really good at things like art, performing, design, sport and business. * Famous people with dyslexia like Leonardo Da Vinci, Albert Einstein, Thomas Edison and Steve Jobs were big picture, out of the box thinkers, which means they worked things out in a clever way. * About 40% of successful entrepreneurs or millionaires have dyslexia. Would Richard Branson, Bill Gates or Dick Smith be where they are today if they didn’t have to work hard at finding new ways of doing things. New College Crest for suit coats AMBROSE TREACY COLLEGE BADGES The badges are now available for collection from the Uniform Shop. If you are intending to continue to use your current navy suit coat in 2015, it will be necessary for you to purchase an Ambrose Treacy College patch crest. We are offering two options: 1. Patch crest only to be affixed by you - $7.50 (can be collected from Uniform Shop after payment) 2. Patch crest including affixing $17.50 (Coat to be delivered to Uniform Shop) Payment can only be made through the NJC website via the ‘Make a Payment’ link. If you choose the second option, your son’s navy suit coat must be brought in to the Uniform Shop no later than 3 December. Uniform Shop helpers needed Volunteers are still required for uniform fitting appointments. Please click here to use the Volunteer Local link. If you have not made your appointment for a uniform fitting please do so immediately by clicking here: sobs.com.au Attach this tag to your jacket before dropping it into the Uniform Shop for badging. SUIT COAT COLLECTION Parent’s Name: …………………………………………... Student’s Name: …………………………………………… As the tuckshop is winding down stock for the end of term, some items on the menu might not be available. When ordering, please write down a 2nd option so your son receives his lunch. Tuckshop roster Julie O’Neill -0408733771 Mon 24th Nov: Kathy Ducker, Fiona Corkhill Wed 26th Nov: Kylie Thynne, Shannon Neil, Chris Baartz, Prue Long Fri 28th Nov: CLOSED Year Level 2015: ……………..…..……. Contact Number : ……………………………………..... Uniform shop roster Julie Ebbage – 0419772664 Mon 24th Nov: Janette Jones Wed 26th Nov: Tanya Moltoni Fri 28th Nov: CLOSED Music MOZART MUSICIANS - Jonathon Bolt Acting Instrumental Music Co-ordinator [email protected] CHOIR, HANDBELLS, VOCALS - Barbara McGeever Classroom Music, Choral and Handbells What a fantastic evening the Night of Excellence was. Congratulations to our outstanding performers! For so many, this was your final performance as a Nudgee Junior College student. Thank you for your wonderful contribution to our music program, your enthusiasm and passion for music is a huge part of what makes NJC such an amazing community to be a part of! Summer Music Concert The Summer Music Concert is tonight - Thursday 6.30pm in the Hall. This will involve the Junior & Senior Concert Bands, Saxophone Ensemble, Brass Ensemble and Percussion Ensembles 1&2. This is our final evening performance for the year. Please arrive by 6.15pm at latest with instruments and in formal uniform. There will be a sausage sizzle from 5.30pm $2 sausage in bread. Music Break-up Breakfast We are having a breakfast BBQ to celebrate a wonderful year of music making next Tuesday morning from 7.15am outside the staffroom. All students involved in our music program are welcome to attend; it will be fantastic to see everyone there to celebrate our musical achievements together! ATC 2015 Auditions Most auditions for the 2015 ATC bands and ensembles are now complete. We will have ensemble lists completed early next week which will be posted on the noticeboard outside the music department Thank you! The Vocal Ensemble, Choir and Handbell Ensemble performed brilliantly at the Night of Excellence, as did the Wind Symphony, Jazz Ensemble, Taiko Drums and Opening Ceremony and Prayer, and it was an outstanding performance to mark such a notable evening in the school calendar. Thank you to all the students involved and their parents. Thank you to my back up team of Mary McGuiness, Janet Black and Julie Ebbage. Thank you to all of the NJC staff who helped make the night such a success. A huge thank you to the Years 4, 5 and 7 choristers and Year 7 ringers who supported the Year 6 students at their Graduation Mass last Thursday night. Choristers and ringers are a wonderful group of young men who are always there for your school community and I thank you sincerely. An email was sent home with details of the World Arts Summit (Year 7 ringers) and Year 7 Graduation Mass (choir and Year 5 ringers). Please contact me if you haven't received this email. NOTE: Dr Ralph Morton, St Stephen's Cathedral Choral Director, will be visiting our Monday morning Choir practice. Please be on time for his visit at 8.00am. Music Supporters Group: Please come along tonight for our Summer/Christmas Concert. The Hall is decked with great Christmas treats and we will have a sausage sizzle for everyone. The bar will be open of course! help and make our concerts so fantastic. (and to everyone who has brought along a plate and helped serve of course) Please bring along $2 for a sausage in bread and $$$ for drinks. Food will be available from 5.30 pm Thanks so much to the ladies on the MSG committee: Lisa Morris; Karen Sherlock; Nicole Whitfield and Helen Davidson for all they have done this year to and make our concerts so fantastic. Thanks everyone who has brought along a plate and helped serve of course) Week 8 Performing Arts Practice Times Time Monday 7.15 - 8.15am Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Break up Breakfast 7.30 - 8.00am 8.00 - 8.45am Choir Years 4,5 &6 Choir Years 4.5.& 6 12.30 - 1.15pm Year 5 Handbell Ens 12.40 - 1.20 pm 3.15 - 5.00 pm Handbell Ensemble Year 7 Final week of Term —Events Calendar for Performing Arts Note: break up party Tuesday 25th at 7.15am WEEK TIME DATE ACTIVITY VENUE UNFORM GROUPS Week 7 6.30pm Thu 20 Nov Summer Music Concert NJC Hall Formal Junior, Senior Concert Bands, Saxophone Ens, Brass Ens, Percussion Ens 1&2 Week 8 Before School 7.15am Tue 25 Nov Break up breakfast 7.15am Outside staff room 6.45am Thu 27 Nov Arts Education Global Summit Griffith University Formal Year 7 Handbell Ensemble 5.30pm7.30pm Thu 27 Nov Year 7 Graduation Mass NJC Hall Formal Choir 4.5.& 6 boys and Yr. 6 2015 Handbell Ensemble ( current yr 5) All Performing Arts students From the P&F President- John Messenger Community News Entertainment Books - A huge thanks to everyone who purchased an Entertainment Book earlier this year. We raised just over $1,150, which is a fantastic effort. Special thanks to Linda Herden for organising this. Cookbooks - There are only a few weeks left to purchase the NJC cookbooks, which would make for a fantastic Christmas gift for all the family, and a memento for your son. Click here to purchase your copies today. $30 each or two for $55. Planning - Last week, I met with a number of our P&F committee members and interested parents and carers to start allocating dates for our 2015 events. Suffice to say it was a very productive meeting, and I hope to be able to share those dates with you in the not too distant future. P&F meetings - Please note, there won't be any more formal P&F meetings for 2014. The minutes from the last few meetings will be posted on the P&F section of the NJC website soon. I encourage you to read them and let me know any queries. Ms Barbara Not Just a Cookbook is a fantastic Christmas gift idea. Only $30 or 2 copies for $55. Please order online by clicking here or fill out an order form in the College office. For more information please contact Fiona Wright: [email protected] McGeever will be conducting the Brisbane Bells Sport From the Director of Sport Dave Capra —[email protected] Brisbane International Primary Schools Tennis Challenge Last Sunday the MetWest trials for the Brisbane International Primary Schools challenge were held at the Queensland Tennis Centre at Tennyson. Two teams from NJC had been training all term for their opportunity to qualify to play in this great event held alongside the main Brisbane International ATP/WTA Tennis event in January. The boys all arrived early for a warmup with coach Sam Ward from LifeTime Tennis and were all very excited about the day. The format for the day was to be two pool matches each with the top team in each pool to playoff for the final two MetWest positions. The NJC Aces team made up of Joseph Lim, Bailey Gunther, Owen Griffin, Liam Smith, Matthew Schoutrop and Ned Aboud made a strong start by winning their first match against Stretton State College. First place in their pool was now to be determined by their second pool match against BBC Team 1. The boys played some great tennis particularly in the doubles where they prevailed but unfortunately went down by a few games overall. Despite not qualifying the boys had a great time and will back next year for another crack at the big time. The NJC Legends team comprising Finn Macnamara, Matthew Harper, Xavier Lim, Dominic Anderson, Lachlan Ford and Joshua Molachino began their campaign against the #1 team from Brisbane Christian College followed by BBC Team 2 and had very solid wins against both schools to top their pool with all boys putting in solid performances. With the temperature soaring to over 40 degrees in the shade the conditions were extreme but with a place in the finals beckoning the boys were keen to push on. The first play-off match was against BBC Team 1. The NJC boys were extremely focussed and played some of their best tennis despite the heat and had their strongest win of the day. With one win left to qualify the team managed to scrape together their last reserves of energy to post another strong win over Fig Tree Pocket State School to finish in first place. The boys will now represent NJC at the Brisbane International from January 8-11 in what will possibly be the very last official NJC team event. Best of luck to all the boys for your shot at the title of #1 Tennis School in Queensland at the Brisbane International! Term 1 Cricket 2015 With the first stage of the trials process now completed for our Term 1 Cricket Season, we will be in a great position to get started in our first round of games on Saturday 31 January. For boys in Year 5 – 8, we will be playing against a number of schools within the greater Brisbane area. If boys did not trial during this term but would still like to play cricket next term, they can join in the final part of the trials process in the first week back next year. Boys in Year 4 have the opportunity to play in the Brisbane North Club Competition as we have this term. If your son would like to be involved in playing Year 4 Club Cricket, please email Mr Brett Henschell [email protected] to register your interest. Best of luck to everyone involved in NJC and ATC sport this weekend! Yours in sport, Dave Capra ATC Cricket Brett Henschell —[email protected] The G20 Summit caused some disruption to Week 6 of junior club cricket fixtures on Saturday. Two U10 matches were cancelled due to a lack of numbers in opposition teams and a few ATC teams played with less than full numbers. Despite this, and a very hot day, ATC teams and individuals posted some very good performances. Skills continue to be developed, a broader knowledge of the game is being achieved, and camaraderie is on display. The Draw in U13 was changed some time ago to accommodate the Year 7 Leadership Camp . The much awaited clash between ATC U13 Blue and ATC U13 Green in a One Day match finally arrives this Saturday. Many are keen to see how the boys go against each other in a formal match, played in the right spirit of course. Players and parents are reminded that Term 4 junior club cricket fixtures will be played right up to Saturday 6 December 2014, despite the NJC school year concluding 28 November 2014. Please make sure you are available for Saturday 29 November 2014 (not U13) and Saturday 6 December 2014 so that your team is not forced to play short or forfeit. TEAM RESULT U10 Blue U10 Green U10 White U10 Gold U10 Red U11 Blue U11 Green U11 White U12 Blue U12 Green U13 Blue U13 Green No match Wilston North Gold 96 v ATC 177 Toombul Gold 128 v ATC 181 No match Wilston North Red 297 v ATC 38 Valley Yellow 8/222 & 2/68 v ATC 146 & 123 Valley White 4/279 v ATC 9/189 Wilston North Yellow 7/319 v ATC 159 & 5/48 Sandgate Redcliffe 228 & 2/81 v ATC 6/241 declared & 4/71 Toombul Red 136 & 68 v ATC 179 & 1/47 Everton 8/209 v ATC 191 Albany Creek Hawks 108 v ATC 155 SPIRIT OF CRICKET AWARD Jack Sadler Harrison Ott Charlie Gardiner & Harry Ricketts Henry Bell Sami Walsh Harry Hopkins Fergal Apps Harry Ebinger Jared Gardner Ally Orlando Don’t be bored on the holidays REGISTER NOW FOR CRICKET HOLIDAY CLINICS HENSCHELL CRICKET ACADEMY PTY LTD will be conducting Cricket Coaching Clinics during the Summer School Holidays exclusive to 2015 Ambrose Treacy College students. Boys of all standards are welcome. The December Clinic will build on the skill base established during Term 4 junior club cricket whilst having fun and enjoying the game of cricket. The January Clinic will concentrate on preparing players for the Term 1 school and junior club cricket seasons. Attendees will be arranged with others of like ability and age, in groups small enough to ensure individual tutelage is provided. A Cricket Australia accredited coach will be allocated to each group for the duration of the Clinic to enable a structured program to be delivered and a comprehensive written report will be provided post Clinic conclusion. A Senior First Aid Officer will be in attendance in case of illness or injury. At each Clinic, one lucky player will win a Gabba cricket bat valued up to $175.00 (depending on size) simply by attending! Where: Ambrose Treacy College, Twigg Street, Indooroopilly. When: Week 1 – Tuesday 2 to Friday 5 December 2014 inclusive Week 2 – Monday 19 to Thursday 22 January 2015 inclusive Time: Week 1 – 8:30am to 12:00pm/Week 2 – 2:00pm to 5:30pm What to wear: Cricket whites (white shirt minimum), sunscreen and hat/cap What to bring: Personal cricket gear (if owned), water, snack, positive attitude Cost: $199.00 (Incl. GST) per Clinic To book your place at these (family rates available) FOUR day Clinics, or for further information, please contact Brett Henschell via email [email protected] or by mobile 0458026224. Celebrating the end of Nudgee Junior College, Indooroopilly, ‘Recollections –A Journey’ embraces the essence of what makes NJC such a unique place. With hundreds of intriguing photographs capturing the journey of the school over 76 years, this publication is a wonderful souvenir for anyone who has been associated with the college. $40 each 2 copies for $70
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