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Saints Alive
GROWING THROUGH GRACE; LEARNING THROUGH LOVE
No 4 Term 1
20 February 2015
From the Headmaster
I read a while back Fiona Harari's
rather alarming article in the Weekend
Australian magazine 'The Secret Life
of Girls.' It suggests that gender equity
is somewhat double-edged; that the
freedoms bequeathed girls and women
by their pioneering predecessors have a
downside. Not least, the article suggests,
by encouraging girls to be 'players' on
the modern stage, these freedoms have
subjected them to the stresses and strains
of contemporary life. In seeking to come
to terms with these pressures, it seems
that girls are growing up more quickly than
previous generations. As Michael Carr-Gregg
affirms: "For the first time we have got a
population whose physical development
has shot ahead of their psychological
development", an observation with which
Professor Paula Barrett a specialist in the
area of adolescent anxiety concurs:" When
you get 10-year olds being treated like we
were at 18 or 19, but they don't have the
emotional ability to cope or make choices,
of course things start going wrong." Perhaps
the most disturbing comment in the article
comes again from Carr-Gregg, who observes
"I have never seen a generation of young
women who are so tribal. The peer pressure
now is of an intensity that words fail me.
This is a generation that define themselves
through their mates and the possessions
they have. It results in these girls becoming
spiritual anorexics."
Having spent many years focussing our
attention on boys and the pressures they
face in a post-modern world, it seems
timely to reflect on how girls are coping
with these pressures. Statistics that point
to alarming increases in incidents of girls'
binge drinking and delinquency, suggest
that they are not coping that well. There is
immense pressure on us as parents not
to deny our teenage girls the freedoms
that they maintain their peers are allowed.
Their general level of articulacy and
apparent maturity encourage us to believe
that they are able to cope with late night
parties, physical relationships with boys
and self-determination where their social
life is concerned. I freely confess that I
am something of an outsider where social
media is concerned, but I am assured
that the 'conversations' that take place
there are characterised by a frankness
that is unsettling. There is of course
a positive side to the strength of the
friendships our daughters form through
the vehicle of modern technology, and in
many ways the ascendancy of the mobile
phone and the chat room is due in part
to our attempts to 'protect' our daughters
from the dangers of the modern world
which confines them more than ever
before to their bedrooms. Yet it remains
just as important for us as parents to set
boundaries for our daughters as for our
sons.
In many ways we feel excluded as parents
from the world of our children. The social
paradigm within which they operate is
so alien to our memories of our own
childhood, that we begin to feel at best
inadequate and at worst irrelevant. Yet
we must rise to the challenge of meeting
them where they are by attempting,
however clumsily, to enter their world in
an effort to understand it. If we don't do
this, then eventually they will simply stop
talking to us about the things that matter.
Conversely if they sense our genuine interest
in the forces that are shaping them (even
when those forces include Kim Kardashian
and The Voice), then they will allow us to
have our say, and speak to them about the
things that matter to us – the values we
seek to live by, the importance of our faith,
the nature and depth of our love for them.
Parents have ever been out of touch with
their children. When I was a teenager,
my parents had no idea! Our sense of
inadequacy is nothing new. Nor is our
children's' need for direction, a sense of
purpose that transcends the 'self-ebrity' that
dominates the modern media and a belief
that despite evidence to the contrary, their
future is in fact bright and their potential
limitless. If we want to avoid spawning a
generation of 'spiritual anorexics', then we
need to take responsibility as parents for
informing our children about alternatives
to the often superficial and potentially
destructive influences with which they are
bombarded by popular culture. They deserve
no less.
Patrick S Wallas, Headmaster
All Saints Anglican School
www.asas.qld.edu.au
Editor: Diane Case,
Director of Development & Admission
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week
5
MONDAY 23 FEB
Y3-6 APS Swim Carnival
Y7-9 After School Sport
Y9 Verbal Combat
Y12 Business
Management Excursion
TUESDAY 24
Y2 Mudgeeraba
Excursion
Y12 SCS Excursion
WEDNESDAY 25
Y10-12 Amnesty
Community Service
Y12 Griffith Business
Programme
Special Chapel Service
‘A Celebation of Sport’
THURSDAY 26
Y10 Hospitality
Excursion
Y10 Art Workshop
Y10-12 Fradgley Games
Night
Y11 Art Workshop
Y12 SCS Excursion
Y10-12 Hobart Games
Night
Y10-12 Duke of
Edinburgh Training
Camp (27 Feb-1Mar)
Y10-12 Burling Bush
Benefit (27-28 Feb)
Swim Club
Performing Arts Staff
Concert
SATURDAY 28
SUNDAY 29
Saints Alive
Week 7 (9-13 March)
• Monday 9: Pre Prep 2016
Information Evening
Week 8 (16-20 March)
• Monday 16-Wednesday 18:
Y5 Camp
• Tuesday 17: Pre Prep
Information Workshop
• Thursday 19: Junior APS
Winter Sport Trials
• Friday 20: Harmony Day
Celebrations
Week 9 (23-27 March)
• Monday 23 Mar -Thursday 2
Apr: Junior School Parent/
Teacher Interviews
• Tuesday 24: Pre Prep
Information Workshop
• Thursday 26: Y3-6 APS Winter
Sport Trials
• Friday 27: Y5 Band Programme
SKI TRIP
FRIDAY 3-THURSDAY 9 JULY
The Middle School Ski Trip will
be held during the final week of
the June/July School break. It is
open to students of Years 8 and
9. Details Page 7.
DEBATING
GCSS DEBATING CALENDAR
Term 1
•
•
•
Wednesday 11 March:
Round 1
Wednesday 1 April: Round 2
Wednesday 22 April: Catch-up
round
Term 2
• Wednesday 6 May: Round 3
• Wednesday 20 May: Round 4
• Wednesday 27 May:
Catch-up round
• Wednesday 10 June:
Round of top 16 teams
Term 3
• Wednesday 29 July:
Quarter Finals
• Wednesday 5 August:
Semi Finals
• Wednesday 19 August: Grand
Final (Venue: Bond University)
MIDDLE SCHOOL DATES
Week 5 (23 Feb-1 March)
• Monday 23: Year 9 view
Brainstorm Productions play:
‘Verbal Combat’
• Monday 23: APS Training
commences (Years 7-9)
• Friday 27: Year 9 Leaders
Special Assembly
• Friday 27: APS Winter Sport
Trials
• Friday 27: Performing Arts Staff
Concert
Week 6 (2-8 March)
• Monday 2 March: Year 8
Immunisations;
• Monday 2 March: APS Winter
Sport Training (Years 7-9)
• Friday 6 March: APS Winter
Sport Trials
SENIOR SCHOOL DATES
Week 5 (23 Feb-1 March)
• Friday 27: Performing Arts
Staff Concert
Week 6 (2-8 March)
• Monday 2 March: Year 10
Immunisation
Week 7 (9-15 March)
• Wednesday 11: Year 10 Family
Eucharist
• Friday 13: APS Trial v Somerset
Week 8 (16-20 March)
• Monday 16: Netball Tour
Information Evening
• Tuesday 17: Band Twilight
Evening
• Friday 20: Harmony Day
Celebrations
• Friday 20: APS Trial v King’s
CAREERS
PERFORMING ARTS
Term 1
• w/c 23 February: Burling Year
12 Pathways Interviews
• Mon 23 Feb: ADFA Information
Session 6:00pm
• Thu 26 Feb: Defence Force
Trade Careers Information
Session 6:00pm
• w/c 2 March: Day Year 12
Pathways Interviews
• w/c 9 March: Fradgley Year 12
Pathways Interviews
Term 2
• w/c 4 May: Hobart Year 12
Pathways Interviews
• w/c 11 May: McIntosh Year 12
Pathways Interviews
• Wed 13 May: GU Women in
Sport Experience Day
• w/c 18 May: Rapp Year 12
Pathways Interviews
• w/c 25 May: Reeves Year 12
Pathways Interviews
• Friday 5 June: Closing date
UMAT Test registrations
• Wednesday 29 July: UMAT Test
Week 5 (23-27 February)
• Friday 27 February 7:009:00pm: Staff Concert
Holloway Music Centre
Week 8 (16-20 March)
• Tuesday 17 March 6.00pm:
Band Twilight Concert
Nairn Theatre)
• Thursday 19 March 6:00pm:
Strings/Choral Twilight Concert
Nairn Theatre/Chapel
Week 9 (23-27 March)
• Friday 27 March 2.00pm: Year
5 Band Programme Concert
Nairn Theatre
DATE CLAIMERS
TERM 1 DATE CLAIMERS
STAFF CONCERT
FRIDAY 27 FEBRUARY
5
week
FRIDAY 27
JUNIOR SCHOOL DATES
Tickets Adults $12
Students $6 A few tickets left!
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TERM 1 ENDS
Thursday 2 April
TERM 2 BEGINS
Tuesday 21 April
2015
20 February 2015 Page 2
Junior School
FROM THE HEAD OF JUNIOR SCHOOL
NAME SIGN EQUALS A SURPRISE
On two random occasions over the last
fortnight I have been the welcome bearer
of a small chocolate or Mintie to any parent
who displayed their car park pick-up sign
on their dashboard in the car park. Over
two days I managed to give away over 250
pieces of confectionary to surprised but
happy drivers who were greatly assisting
the duty teachers by showing their name
signs. These signs, which we printed and
sent home in the first week of School, assist
the teachers on duty by allowing them
to not have to ask each of the 150 plus
drivers each day who enter the car park who
they are collecting, thus saving time and
effort. Thank you to those parents who do
display their signs and help us to make the
collection smoother for all car park users.
Who knows, there may be more surprises on
the way again soon so get those signs out!
DROP-OFF ON HIGHFIELD DRIVE
Parents who drop-off or walk their children
down from Highfield Drive should not do so
via the Junior School car park entry. There is
deliberately no pedestrian entry at this road
and a sign directs pedestrians to the main
entry. For your and your children’s safety, we
ask that you walk to the main entrance and
enter where there is a manned pedestrian
crossing with staff on duty. Walking down
a busy road amongst moving vehicles with
small children in tow is extremely dangerous.
Even more dangerous than this are those
parents who drop-off their child on Highfleld
Drive (often on the Western side of the road)
and expect them to find their own way into
the School. It is hard enough for an adult to
navigate our morning traffic let alone a child,
so we ask you to never drop-off a child on
the roadside.
BAG CONFUSION
Nearly every day a student somewhere in
the School will accidentally take the wrong
bag home. Normally this will be noticed
once the child has arrived home. The bags
are generally returned to the owner the next
day, either directly or via the Junior School
Office. To make it easier for your child to
readily recognise their own bag amongst the
672 in the Junior School, we suggest that
you use a coloured ribbon or some other
easily identifiable attachment to their School
bag. Some students attach a small toy or a
Saints Alive
brightly coloured tag to their bag so that it
stands out to them. This simple procedure
may save some heartache over a temporarily
lost bag.
UNIFORM LOSSES
With 600 children getting changed for
swimming twice a week during Term 1, it
stands to reason that an amount of bathers,
towels, swimming caps, goggles and items
of the uniform will become separated from
their owners. Apart from instilling a sense
of responsibility for their own belongings
in your child, the only way that you can
avoid permanently lost items is by naming
everything. By everything I mean shoes,
socks, underpants, bathers, goggles, caps,
rashies, towels; everything! We go through
the lost property bin each week and ensure
that named items are returned (yes, even
underpants!). If your child’s items are unnamed, you are just pouring money literally
in the bin. I have had children argue with me
that an item isn’t theirs, even when it has
their name clearly printed on it - so you can
imagine what chance un-named items have
of finding their rightful owners!
ADDITIONAL YEAR 6 LEADERS
Congratulations to the following eight
students who were named as additional
Year 6 student leaders at this week’s
assembly:
• Jaylan Walsh, Tom Auld, Jed Hoy, Oscar
Barnett, Angelina Lane, Phoebe Efstathis
Charlize Challen and Katya McCulloch.
These students join the House Captains
and Vice Captains to make up the student
leadership team in the Junior School.
A number of children (40+) have also
indicated that they would like to become
Year 6 Representatives and take on various
responsibilities in the School. We look
forward to these children taking up their
duties in the near future.
TIME FOR INDEPENDENCE
It is now the end of Week 4. Next week
is the half-way mark of Term 1 and, by
that time, all children from Year 1 and
above should be able to confidently walk
themselves to their classrooms. Most Prep
children should also be able to walk up the
stairs without mum or dad’s help, even if it
means they still need the assistance of the
Year 6 students stationed in the car park.
Learning to be independent is a skill that
all children need to develop. Parents who
cling to their children in the morning and
insist on carrying their bag and delivering
them to the teacher’s door themselves are
not doing their children any favours; in fact
,they are hindering their development. We
should all be promoting independence. A
key task of parenting is raising independent,
self-motivated children who are able to
appropriately use the support of parents and
friends as they grow. You can help your child
develop a healthy sense of independence
and achievement by encouraging and
allowing them to do things for themselves.
However, the degree of independence
you can expect from you child must be
appropriate to their age and ability, and
this will vary with each different situation.
That is why we have our Year 6 students
helping our Preps to walk up the stairs as we
acknowledge that, for some students of this
age, a little support may still be necessary
for many weeks. Children are also more
independent in some situations than others.
Your encouragement, however, can make all
the difference in children attempting to do
things for themselves.
It is a common pitfall for busy parents
to do many of the tasks for children that
children are more than capable of doing
for themselves. Initially, it may actually
take more time for parents to support
children to do age-appropriate tasks for
themselves, but your child’s self-confidence
and independence will grow as a result. By
breaking tasks down into smaller chunks,
you can assist them to gain small successes
which will, of course, lead to bigger
triumphs. Helping children to set achievable
goals and assisting them to work towards
achieving these goals is setting your child
up for success not only in school, but also in
later life.
Rod Case, Head of Junior School
20 February 2015 Page 3
BIRTHDAY BOOKS
Grateful thanks for your lovely book
donations: Ryan Lush PL, Eden Hodgson
5A, Andrew Kassab 6H, Zac Jacobson 2D,
Eli Stubbs PN. Happy birthday, boys; your
special books shall be treasured.
Pam Reardon and Amanda Worlley,
Junior School Librarians
FROM THE JUNIOR SCHOOL
SPORTSMASTER
APS SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS
The APS Swimming Championships have
been postponed to Monday 23 February at
Somerset College. Students participating on
Monday have received updated notes about
the Championships.
Programme
9:00-9:30am
9:45am
10:15am
10:40am
11:15am
11:30am-12:00pm
12:00pm 12:35pm 1:10pm 2:00pm 2:10 - 2:30pm Warm up
100m Freestyle
50m Breaststroke
50m Freestyle
200m Medley Relay
Lunch
50m Backstroke
50m Butterfly
200m Freestyle Relays
400m Freestyle
All Age Relay
Presentations
INTER-HOUSE SWIMMING CARNIVAL
Please see the results for the following event
that were incorrectly reported in last week’s
Saints Alive:
• 100m Championship Shield
Boys: 1st Will Ascroft
2nd Bailey Wellam
3rd Lucas Fydler
Girls: 1st Sakura Sugiyama
2nd Sahara McCarthy
3rd Amy Suziki
• 100m Individual IM
Boys: 1st Bailey Wellam
2nd Will Ascroft
3rd Bodhi Uwland
Girls: 1st Sakura Sugiyama
2nd Sahara McCarthy
3rd Claudia Buchegger
AQUATHLON
Best wishes to Madeline Allars, Sakura
Sugiyama and Angelina Lane at the State
Aquathlon in Hervey Bay this Friday and
Saturday.
CROSS COUNTRY TRAINING
Cross Country training for Years 3–6 will be
on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday mornings
at 7:30am.
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS IN SPORT
Congratulations to the following students on
their achievements in sport:
• On the weekend, Ellah Dunn competed
in the Hervey Bay Solinco Series Junior
Tennis Championships and played up in
the Under 14 Girls division (a challenge
for any 11 year old). She made it to the
finals and won the match in two sets 6-2,
7-5, taking just under 2.5 hours. She is
now sitting in 4th position in Queensland
for her age and 19th in Australia. After
only five months of playing in Australian
ranking tournaments, she has climbed
into this position in record time. Her goal
for this year is to head to the Australian
Nationals in Melbourne later in the year
and to also represent Queensland/All
Saints in the Bruce Cup Nationals.
• Sakura Sugiyama won the 50m Freestyle,
50m Breaststroke, 50m Butterfly for
Under 10 Girls at the 2015 Southport
Junior Meet.
• During the school holidays, Tyson Ross
again trained and ski raced in Canada.
He trained three full days a week and
raced in both Slalom and Giant Slalom
races. In brief, Tyson competed in 3
x Under 12 Advanced Slalom (ski)
races in the Okanagan Zone in Canada
finishing 4th, 4th and 6th in his age
group. Unfortunately Tyson missed out
in competing in his favourite type of ski
race, Giant Slalom, due to having to
return to School.
Roger Matthysz, Junior School Sportsmaster
Saints Alive
20 February 2015 Page 4
Middle School
FROM THE HEAD OF MIDDLE SCHOOL
YEAR OF AFFIRMATION
Last year, Mr Wallas declared 2014 to be
‘The Year of Living Happily’ – a fitting title
given the quantity of joy we experienced
as a community … and the fact that the
undeniable earworm of the year was
Pharrell’s Happy: ‘Clap along if you feel that
happiness is the truth …’
2015 was set to begin without a theme until,
in the week before the students returned,
one Mr Chris McCotter took the opportunity
in a staff meeting to propose that, in the
Middle School at least, 2015 should be the
‘The Year of Affirmation’. He was inspired
by the central theme of a professional
development day he’d just attended and was
very much taken with the concept of taking
the time, each and every day, to validate the
people around him. Needless to say, it didn’t
take much convincing for the entire Middle
School staff to support the notion.
In launching the theme to the Middle School
at assembly on the first Friday of the year,
though, I sought to unpack the idea so as to
avoid the saccharine-sweet, ‘keep calm and
carry on’ affirmations that seem to abound
these days. Mr McCotter was speaking of
authentic, timely, heartfelt affirmations
that warm the cockles of one’s heart and
make you feel valued; not glib, one-sizefits-all ‘warm and fuzzies’ that fade from
the memory as soon as they’re uttered.
I set Middle Schoolers three deceptively
simple challenges that explore the various
connotations of ‘affirmation’:
1 What can I do each day to focus on the
good in people around me?
2 What can I do each day to focus on the
good within myself?
3 What can I do each day to stand up for
what I believe in?
These three challenges will hopefully
become the starting point for many
positive discussions around our campus
and continue the momentum initiated
by Mr McCotter and so many other staff
following his lead! Perhaps you might even
take up the challenge yourself?
Saints Alive
BABIES, BABIES EVERYWHERE!
Early Wednesday morning, Mrs Sherryn
Terepo and her husband, Julian, were
delighted to welcome into the world their
first child – a beautiful little seven and a
half pound girl, Lomani Jade Terepo. Mum is
exhausted but doing well, and Middle School
staff and students are already eagerly
anticipating their arrival on campus in the
near future! We have sent flowers to Mrs
Terepo on behalf of the School community
as I’m sure you’ll join me in wishing Sherryn
and Julian the very best for the future.
Mrs Terepo is due to return to All Saints in
2016.
Speaking of babies, Mrs Peta Aucoin, the
Core Teacher for 7A, has only a few weeks
left before ‘Delivery Day’ and we wish her
well for the final stages of her pregnancy.
As promised, though, we have secured the
services of an excellent replacement for
Peta – Mrs Tanya Chipps (nee Marshall)
who will commence a transition period with
the class commencing this coming Monday
23 February. This will allow Mrs Aucoin two
weeks of ‘crossover time’ with Mrs Chipps
to ensure a smooth transition for 7A when
Mrs Aucoin takes maternity leave. Mrs
Chipps is a past student of All Saints (1998
Senior), did her internship at our School, has
taught in the United Kingdom and in Sydney,
and has most recently been teaching at
Varsity Lakes College. 7A parents will get
a chance to meet with Mrs Chipps during
the upcoming Three Way Conferences (see
below).
PARENT INFORMATION EVENINGS,
THREE WAY CONFERENCES
A huge thank you to all those parents who
attended the Year 8 Parent Information
Evening on Tuesday night. I hope you
found the evening informative and enjoyed
the opportunity to meet your child’s Core
teacher in order to establish a solid working
relationship with them. (I can only marvel at
the sartorial splendor that was Mr Golder’s
Teflon suit. It was a thing of beauty!).
Please note that from Week 7 of this
term onwards, we will invite all Middle
School parents to arrange a Three Way
Conference between parent, student and
teacher at a mutually-convenient time.
These conferences usually last 15 minutes
and allow all the key stakeholders to map
out the learning journey for the year. More
information on these interviews will be
promulgated in the weeks to come via Saints
Alive and the student diary.
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS
Caitlin Ross in Year 9 has just returned
from an extended stay in Canada, having
competed in Ski Racing during most of the
school holidays. She competed in her first
year of the Open TECK Ski Race Series in
British Columbia. The races consisted of
Under 16, Under 18, Under 21, FIS and
Open ski racers, including the Canadian
Skier Cross Team. Caitlin was racing against
women up to six years older than herself and
finished 16th in her age group in the Province
of British Columbia (State Titles). How’s that
for a young lady from the sunny Gold Coast?
A reminder that if there are any notable
extra-curricular achievements you’d like
acknowledged, please phone/email the
Middle School Office and pass on details:
5587 0357; [email protected].
Please note: the achievements of Middle
School students in the areas of Sport and
the Performing Arts are acknowledged in
these respective sections of this publication
each week.
Todd Harm, Head of Middle School
GET ORGANISED
Imagine walking into a doctor’s surgery and
having to step over a pile of papers, books,
rubbish and clothes just to have an initial
consultation. It would be my guess that you
would immediately get the impression that
the doctor was not too serious about being
a doctor and looking professional. First
impressions are lasting impressions and you
would quickly be wondering what kind of a
doctor he/she actually was and be quickly
seeking a second opinion.
As a student, never underestimate the
value of being organised both at home
and at School. To negotiate a productive
life it is essential to have some sort of an
organisational system in place, otherwise life
can tend to get out of control and a student
can be unsure about what he/she should be
doing next.
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Some students naturally have very refined
organisational skills and some simply do not.
If you struggle with organisation here are
some simple tips for you to follow:
• You can begin to organise your life better
from today!
• Organise your bedroom at home.
• Set aside an afternoon (or a whole week
if it’s that bad!) to find a home for all your
possessions.
• Buy inexpensive boxes or plastic
containers from the Dollar Stretcher
store, or even recycle and cover some
old shoe boxes with some cool paper and
then get labelling.
• Things that you can organise into boxes:
photographs; School projects; make–up;
pennants and trophies, CDs and DVDs,
Student Portfolio folders; letters and
cards from friends and family; keepsakes
and journals etc.
• Have a designated area in your home
where you can work without distraction.
• Plan your week and draw up a home work
timetable that best fits in with your life
and commitments.
It is incredible how much better you will
feel once you begin to organise yourself. If
it seems like an insurmountable job and a
daunting task then simply ask your family or
a couple of close friends to help you out for a
day. This will be time well spent and if there
is chaos everywhere, chances are … life will
already be pretty hectic and confusing to say
the least.
One of the best tools that you can utilise to
assist you with your organisation is the All
Saints School diary and the term planner.
Enter important assessment dates in
your diary and due homework tasks and
physically tick each of these off as you
complete them. For those students who have
a demanding extra-curricular programme in
place look at the School week as a whole
and identify those evenings when you are
most likely to have the time to attend to
homework, revision and consolidation of key
concepts and assignment and assessment
tasks. In some instances for very heavily
committed students you may need to
allocate some time on the weekend for work
and study. Well refined organisational skills
are invaluable both at School and in the
work place.
Saints Alive
YEAR 7 DEBATING CLUB
This week saw the launch of the Year 7
Debating Club for 2015. 19 enthusiastic
students participated in the first
workshop session for this term which
will take place on a Tuesday afternoon
from 3:30–4:30pm. The energy in the
room was palpable and the students
were eager to contribute and share their
thoughts and opinions in an open and
supportive way. Next Tuesday we will
focus on ‘The Etiquette of Debating’
and begin to explore the roles and
responsibilities of each speaker. Year 7
debaters will be attending a Debating
summer School at Bond University
this Saturday 28 February from 9:00–
11:00am (postponed from Saturday 21
February). Good luck everyone.
JIGSAW
Students in Years 8 and 9 recently
attended the Motivational Media
presentation Jigsaw which aimed to
both challenge and inspire our students
and young people in general to develop
strategies that will enable them to
reach their true potential so that their
life choices will not be diminished
through avoidable, reckless and harmful
behaviours. Through developing student
awareness of the importance of selfesteem, wise decision making, goal
setting and friendship choices, the
40 minute presentation focussed on
young people preventing or controlling
situations that may result in potentially
harmful behaviours.
MR BOSWELL’S BRAIN BUSTER
That much sort after Lowest Common
Multiple was correctly discovered by Katrina
Ng, Nathalie Brown, Amy Luke-Paredi, Jack
Luke-Paredi, Rishi Bliss, Scarlett Jenkins and
Andrew Zhou.
Last Week’s Solution: To find the lowest
common multiple of a set of numbers, we
must first reduce each number to a product
of its prime factors, then list the factors
without duplication. We have (2), (3), (2 x
2), (5), (2 x 3), (7), (2 x 2 x 2), (3 x 3), (2 x
5), therefore the Lowest Common Multiple
will contain 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 3 x 5 x 7 which
includes each of the necessary factor groups
without duplication. The answer is 2520.
This Week’s Problem: At the recent 2015
Middle School swimming carnival, eight
competitors stepped onto the blocks for a
fifty metre freestyle race. If all swimmers
successfully completed the event, in how
many possible combinations of first to
eighth place could the eight swimmers have
finished?
QAMT COMPETITION
Congratulations to Sharwel Lei who won the
QAMT Student Problems Challenge from
Term 4 2014. She will receive a prize from
the University of Queensland. Extension
students will receive the Term 1 2015
questions this week.
Andrew Boswell, Director of
Learning Enhancement
THE HURTING GAME
Year 7 students attended the Brainstorm
Production’s The Hurting Game this
week highlighting for the students how
ongoing negative relationships at School
and online can affect their self-esteem
and have lifelong implications for the
future.
Julie Deane Assistant Head of Middle
School (Pastoral Care)
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INTER-SCHOOL DEBATING
A reminder about the topics for Round 1:
• Juniors (Years 7 and 8): That cats make
better pets than dogs.
• Intermediates (Year 9): That space
exploration is a waste of money.
We have not been issued with a draw yet so
all students are examining both sides of the
topic at this point.
Venues for our Middle School teams are as
follows:
• Junior B (South): All Saints Anglican
School. All Year 7 ASAS students will be
at this venue.
• Junior A (South): PBC Palm Beach
Currumbin SHS. All Year 8 ASAS students
will be at this venue.
• Intermediate A: Somerset College. All
Year 9 ASAS students will be at this
venue.
Debating Summer School: Bond University
All students new to debating are welcome to
attend this free seminar from 9:00-11:00am
this Saturday 28 February (postponed
from Saturday 21 February). Just arrive on
the day with writing materials and water
bottle. Dress is casual. Attendance is highly
recommended.
MIDDLE SCHOOL SKI TRIP
The Middle School Ski Trip is open to
students of Years 8 and 9. It departs Friday
3 July and returns Thursday 9 July, the final
week of the June/July holidays.
The venue is Mount Hotham. The
approximate cost is $1850 and includes
six nights of accommodation right on the
snow, airfares, insurance, bus transfers from
Melbourne, ski or snowboard hire, lessons,
lift passes, all breakfasts, evening meals
and a whole lot of fun.
Skiiers/boarders of all abilities are invited to
attend.
As there are limited places, the first 32
students to pay their deposit of $500 and
return the permission form will secure their
spot. An information letter/permission form
is available from the Mrs Stephenson.
If you require more information, please email
[email protected].
Kathleen Stephenson, Year 8 Teacher
(Curriculum Co-ordinators Maths & Science)
Jan Curran, Debating Co-ordinator
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Senior School
FROM THE HEAD OF SENIOR SCHOOL
THE YEAR 12 COMMISSIONING
Our School sense of spirit and determination
was again in evidence on Wednesday
evening when we officially commissioned
the Class of 2015 to take on the mantle of
leadership for the year. This formal occasion,
the first such for our Year 12 cohort, finds
its echo in its final formal occasion for
the year, our Valedictory service. As one
event looks forward to a year that promises
so much, the other both celebrates and
remembers a significant journey (which
for some has taken 13 years), whilst also
looking forward to an unknowable and
exciting future where we trust their light will
continue to shine. Both events acknowledge
our belief and trust in the loving guidance
of a God upon whose help we can always
depend. The two events provide a sacred
bookend symmetry for the year, and to a
certain extent define all that happens in
between. On Wednesday Reverend Canon
Ross Burnett asked the Year 12 students
whether they were “..ready and willing to
accept the responsibility placed in you by
the School Authorities and to carry out your
duties with dignity and respect, showing
loyalty and support to your fellow students,
the Headmaster and the staff.” The students
replied “We will, with God’s help, value the
gifts we receive here at All Saints and use
them to enrich this School for the benefit
of ourselves and others and for the honour
and glory of God.” It is quite a commitment
which should not be undertaken lightly.
They will receive many gifts at All Saints –
friendship, learning, a sense of belonging,
fun, opportunity, love and support, all of
which, when properly valued, will indeed
enrich our community and honour God who
provides our foundation. The year will fly
past; it always does. Yet the backdrop before
which all this frantic action and adventure
will take place is provided by such formal
rituals, which remind us of a more constant,
more enduring and ultimately more definitive
truth to which we must all one day return.
Saints Alive
QCAA MYSTERIES: TOPIC 1 - THE
QUEENSLAND CORE SKILLS TEST
The Queensland Core Skills (QCS) Test
is a statewide test available for Year 12
students. It is not subject specific, but
is based on common elements of the
Queensland Senior Curriculum (CCEs).
Elements such as Interpreting, Compiling,
Estimating, Structuring and Organising,
Extrapolating, Comparing, Hypothesising,
Analysing, Identifying and Sketching, just
to mention ten. It consists of four papers
over two days, for a total of seven hours,
on the Tuesday and Wednesday of the third
last week of the third term of the state
school year. This is generally the first week
in September; this year the dates are the
Tuesday 1 and Wednesday 2 September.
The QCS Test makes use of three modes of
response: extended writing, multiple choice
and short response, and it must be taken
to be eligible for OPs and FPs. The QCS Test
has a dual function. The students’ individual
results on the QCS Test are reported on the
Senior Statement as a grade in the range
A to E along with the Subject results as
Levels of Achievement. Secondly, a ‘Schools’
subject performance results on the QCS Test
are used in the scaling process to determine
Overall Positions (OPs) and Field Positions
(FPs) - another topic!, - but briefly, at the end
of the year, we assign Subject Achievement
Indicators (SAIs) based on the students’
relative positions on the subject ‘ladder’ for
each Authority Subject taken. The QCCA then
uses the students’ SAIs and the QCS Test
results for the subject-groups and schoolgroup the students belong to as the basis for
calculating OPs and up to five FPs.
More detailed information on the QCS
Test can be found on the QCAA website at
www.qcaa.qld.edu.au/587.html
MOTIVATIONAL MEDIA 2015
Last Friday afternoon students attended
the 2015 Motivational Media production
of Jigsaw in the Nairn Theatre where
three large, panoramic screens, along
with state of the art synchronised
projectors producing an image 13
metres wide, combined with current
popular music and inspirational stories
created an experience that seemed to
grip the students’ attention. I trust that
Jigsaw both challenged and inspired the
Senior School audience, as it brought
stories of incredible triumph along with
stories of adversity.
The underlying theme of the
presentation was that, at times, life
seems like a difficult jigsaw. We have
some idea of what we want our life to
be, but with so many choices to make
and so much conflicting information to
process, we don’t know which way to
turn. Having the life we want doesn’t
happen by chance. Each aspect of
our life contributes to the full picture.
We need to carefully decide which
ones will add to the result we want
and which ones will lead to results
that will disappoint. Jigsaw explored
the importance of having a vision,
knowing ourselves, accepting others,
making good decisions, and overcoming
difficulties.
Having a Vision: Completing a jigsaw
without knowing what the final picture
looks like is not an easy task. Yet many
of us have no concept of the type of
life we want to lead and just hope that
things will turn out okay in the end.
Life’s puzzle won’t magically put itself
together. At some point we need to
take charge and that means deciding
where we want to go. This could include
choosing the right friends, learning new
skills and planning specifically for the
future we want.
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Knowing Ourselves: Each of us is
unique. We all have our own strengths
and weaknesses. We need to recognise
each aspect that makes us who we are.
By knowing our strengths, we can more
effectively pursue our dreams and goals. By
knowing our weaknesses we can prepare
for the challenges ahead and work on selfimprovement. Knowing ourselves serves
to equip us for the puzzle of life ahead, the
challenges it presents and ultimately brings
us closer to fulfilling our dreams.
Accepting Others: Just as we have
many facets to our lives, so do others. By
accepting difference in others we appreciate
the richness that variety brings to the picture
of life. Beneath the surface differences we
all have dreams, fears, and insecurities.
Understanding this can help us respond to
others in a supportive way while at the same
time enriching our own lives.
Making Good Decisions: Every now and
then we’ll hear advice on ways to make a
quick dollar, be more popular, or do better
at exams. Some of this advice may be
good, but instant results that are built on
risky or irresponsible behaviour will lead
to situations that end in disaster. Drugs
and poor relationships may be things we
want to think carefully about before getting
caught up in circumstances that limit the
scope of our dreams. We need to ensure
that in working towards our dream, each
step is built on solid decisions that reflect
our values and where we want to be. Each
piece of the puzzle needs to complement
the others.
Overcoming Difficulties: At times it may
seem that the jigsaw of life is just too hard
and we lose sight of our goals. The future we
want to create may be shaped by ill health,
disappointments and even failures. At these
times it is even more important to look at
the positive aspects of our life, learn the
lessons of life and move forward. It is also
important to surround ourselves with friends
and family who share our dreams, want the
best for us, and help to put the pieces of our
life together.
Life can sometimes be confusing. It often
seems that things that happen in our life
make no sense and even move us further
away from our dreams. However, by ensuring
that we understand our goals, make plans to
achieve them and surround ourselves with
supportive people, we can make sense of
the jigsaw of life.
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The message was reinforced through five
stories and interviews:
• Jacqueline Freeny: Being born with
Cerebral Palsy has not stopped
Jacqueline from achieving greatness
in the sporting arena. In 2012,
Jacqueline won 8 gold medals at the
London Paralympics Games. Jacqueline
is an inspirational role model and
positive proof that, with hard work and
determination, anything is possible.
• Lukey Watt: Born without legs, Lukey
has taken life by the horns and is a keen
skateboarder, car driver both on the road
and at the drags and speedway. Lukey
does not let perceived inabilities get in
the way from life’s possibilities.
• Sam Howe: Sam suffered terrible brain
injuries whilst being a passenger in a car
which rolled three times after a long night
celebrating St Patrick’s Day. Join him in
his journey from the initial accident, on
the road to recovery and to his life today.
• Nicole Gibson (The Rogue & Rouge
Foundation): Nicole is incredibly
passionate about engaging the
community in actively breaking down
the stigma surrounding mental health
challenges, and embracing differences.
In 2013, The Rogue & Rouge Foundation
teamed up with environmental
ambassador, Nicole McLachlan to travel
the nation, visiting 250 schools, to
inspire young people to champion change
in their community.
• Akram Azimi: Akram is a dedicated
mentor to Indigenous youth. He arrived
from Afghanistan 13 years ago and went
from a ‘refugee kid with no prospects’
to becoming the head boy at his school.
He is now studying a triple degree and is
determined to give back to his adopted
country. In 2013 Akram was awarded the
Young Australian of the Year.
WISE WORDS ON KINDNESS
Kindness begets kindness.
FROM THE HEAD OF
SCIENCE
NATIONAL SCIENCE FILM
COMPETITION
The 2015 Sleek Geeks Science Eureka
Prize – Primary and Secondary is now open
for entries! Sponsored by the University
of Sydney, this prestigious Eureka Prize
encourages students to explore a scientific
concept, discovery or invention, or test their
own scientific hypothesis, in a 1–3 minute
film.
To help get you started there are teacher
resources available and past winners’ films
to watch. You can also stay up to date by
signing up to the electronic newsletter, on
Facebook and Twitter.
Check out all the details on their website
www.tinyurl.com/ASAS-SCI
If you have any questions please
call 02 9320 6483 or email
[email protected] or see
Mr David-Tooze for more details.
Entries close 7:00pm AEST Friday 1 May.
Good luck with your entries and best wishes
for the new school year.
Mark David-Tooze, Head of Science
French Club
SENIOR SCHOOL
French Club for the Senior School is held
each Thursday at lunch time from 1:002:00pm. Don’t miss the opportunity to
do a little bit extra remember every effort
counts, and it makes all the difference in
the end.
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Sophocles
Steve Wright, Head of Senior School
Monday lunchtimes in OR04 ...
appropriate for Years 8 and 9 initially.
Bring your French book, lunch, any
homework queries and your inner French
being! Extension/extra help and fun
French activities.
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BUSINESS MENTOR PROGRAMME
A huge thank you to all of the business
mentors, parents and students who
attended this week’s Meet and Greet
Information Evening. We greatly appreciate
the time you took to join us. We can’t wait to
hear of each student’s experience on YELP
Day and we thank our business mentors for
making this experience possible.
Danielle Oke, Head of Business
HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR
huān yíng zhōng guó xué sheng
This week in Chinese we were fortunate to
have students from Song jiang No. 2 and
Jiu feng School join us for lessons. We
have visited Song jiang School on China
Tours before. It is a key school in Shanghai
and has a history dating back to the Qing
Dynasty, with lovely old buildings and
gardens. Whilst here, our Shanghai visitors
also completed a full day of integration
in both Middle and Senior School,
accompanying their allotted All Saints buddy
to classes. It was a really successful day for
both sides with students happily reporting
details they found surprising about each
other’s school life.
Also this week, on Thursday 19 February,
Chinese people around the world also
celebrate the first day of the Chinese New
Year. Spring Festival is the most important
of Chinese holidays, kicking off festivities
that last for 15 days which culminate with
the Lantern Festival. From Beijing to the
Gold Coast, people of Chinese descent
marked the event by lighting firecrackers,
watching lion dances, eating dumplings
and visiting family for instance. In Chinese
classes we celebrated by singing Chinese
songs, designing hóng
bāo (red packets) and
making traditional
tāng yuán (sticky rice
dumplings).
According to the
Chinese zodiac, 2015 is
the Year of the Goat.
Happy Chinese New Year!
xīn nián kuài lè
Marian Wilkes, Co-ordinator for Chinese
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GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY WOMEN IN
SPORT EXPERIENCE DAY
The Women in Sport Career Experience
Day will be held on Wednesday 13 May at
the Gold Coast Campus. The day is open
to female students in Years 11 or 12,
providing an outstanding opportunity to
examine career pathways built on a passion
for sport. This is a free event and includes
a panel presentation, breakfast and a
series of workshops covering topics such as
Sport Media, Personal Branding, and Body
Science.
Full details can be found at
www.tinyurl.com/ASAS-GRIF. All students
must register with the Careers Centre.
DEFENCE FORCE RECRUITING – ADFA
& TRADES INFORMATION SESSIONS
Students interested in careers in the
Australian Defence Force may be interested
in attending one of the following information
sessions:
• Australian Defence Force Academy
(ADFA) – Monday 23 February. This
session is directed towards those Year
11 and 12 students looking at a degree
with benefits from the Australian Defence
Force leading towards an officer role.
• Trades – Thursday 26 February from
6:00pm. This session is directed towards
those Year 10–12 students looking for a
challenging and rewarding trade career.
Both sessions are from 6:00pm on their
respective dates at the new Defence
Force Recruiting Centre, 14 Edgewater
Court Robina. RSVP to 07 5569 3900 or
[email protected].
TAFE VET IN SCHOOLS PROGRAMME
Places are still available in a small number
of TAFE programmes. These courses involve
attending class one day per week at TAFE
for 12 months - 2 years depending on the
course. For full details please see Ms
Weeks:
UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY
– ST ANDREW’S COLLEGE
SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES
St Andrew’s College is again reaching out
to schools with up to $1 million available
in scholarships, bursaries and prizes for
students for 2016. If you are considering
tertiary study at the University of Sydney
in 2016 and you are a strong academic
performer, you should consider these
opportunities. Scholarships information can
be found at www.tinyurl.com/ASAS-STAN
Bursary Assistance information can be found
at www.tinyurl.com/ASAS-STBURS. The
means-tested Bursary Assistance include
packages up to full fee relief, depending on
need.
In 2014, St Andrew’s College also launched
the St Andrew’s Scholars programme. These
merit-based scholarships are awarded to
five new students each year. The successful
applicants are young people with the
capacity and commitment to realise their
potential to become leaders in the university,
the nation and the world. St Andrew’s
College is looking for the ‘best and brightest’
students in the country who wish to study at
a university in the Sydney metro area.
Applications are now open for the 2016 St
Andrew’s Scholars intake. More information
is available at www.tinyurl.com/ASASSTAN. Applications close 30 June, so if the
University of Sydney is an option you should
investigate these opportunities and begin to
prepare your application.
St Andrew’s College is committed to creating
a vibrant and diverse residential community
and welcomes applications from students
across all demographics. If you would like to
learn more about St Andrew’s College please
visit
www.standrewscollege.edu.au/prospective-students/
Alison Weeks, Director of Careers & VET
• MEM10105 Certificate I in Engineering
(Boating stream)
• AUR20612 Certificate II in Marine
Mechanical
• HLT32512/HLT21212 Certificate III in
Health Services Assistance
• HLT51612 Diploma of Nursing - Partial
completion.
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Performing Arts
FROM THE DIRECTOR OF PERFORMING ARTS
STAFF CONCERT – FRIDAY 27
FEBRUARY
It’s on this Friday in the foyer of the Holloway
Music Centre. The cost is adults $12 and
students $6, and includes platters of
cheese, biscuits and other nibbles. Drinks
will be available for purchase on the evening.
Tickets are available from the trybooking
website www.trybooking.com/GVJU
Funds raised go to the Friends of Music.
VISIT FROM VIOLIN PEDAGOGUE,
MARK LAKIROVICH
Mr Bardsley’s violin
teacher and mentor from
Boston USA will be visiting
the Gold Coast from
Sunday 8–Wednesday
18 March. He has kindly
offered to give public
master-classes and
lessons to All Saints string students, as well
as work with our string ensembles.
FRIENDS OF MUSIC – LADIES
MASTERS
For the past eight years, the Friends of
Music has run the car parking and assisted
with security at the Ladies Masters Golf at
Royal Pines. I’m very grateful to the large
number of volunteers (current and past
parents, friends, students and even recent
graduates) who worked over the four days for
their very generous gift of time and patience.
This event raised $4,000 with the money
going towards the purchase of equipment for
the Performing Arts Department.
Scott Mason, Director of
Performing Arts
DESPERATELY SEEKING
For our upcoming production of The
Addams Family, we are in search of
authentic (but not too precious):
• Significant Halloween decorations
• Antique style furniture (chaise, chairs,
side tables)
• Large ornate picture frames
• Large ornate rugs or furnishings
•Taxidermy
• Spiral Staircase
• Large inflatable ball (an oversized
beach ball around 1m in size)
•Chandeliers
• Fencing foils.
We are also in search of construction
workers willing to help install scaffold for
the show.
Please contact [email protected] if
you can help.
Chantelle Flint, Head of Drama
This is a wonderful opportunity for string
players. If any students playing in string
ensembles at All Saints would like to have a
lesson or participate in master-classes with
Mr Lakirovich, please contact Mr Bardsley,
Head of Strings for more information.
[email protected]
Mark Lakirovich is a sought-after conductor,
teacher and violinist. He has taught
extensively in USSR, Israel, Germany,
Australia and the United Sates of America.
He currently teaches violin and chamber
music in Boston at the Longy School of
Music on campus at Harvard University,
at the New England Conservatory, and in
Chicago at Roosevelt University. Mark is
also Artistic Director of International Music
Academies, and the Cremona International
Music Academy and Competition in Italy.
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Sports & Activities
FROM THE DIRECTOR OF SPORTS & ACTIVITIES
SENIOR APS SWIMMING CARNIVAL
We had an amazing day on Wednesday
at the Senior (13 Years+) APS Swimming
Carnival at Somerset College.
It started with a team warm-up and briefing
in the All Saints pool before we drove over
to Somerset. It was probably the best precarnival atmosphere I have experienced
at All Saints. Once at Somerset, the team
did everything asked of them. I always rave
about how good it is to take our APS teams
to these carnivals this year, and it was
exactly the same again. It was an absolute
pleasure to take this team and be part of
their success.
While we had some outstanding individual
performances, the whole team contributed
to our victory. It is interesting to note that,
although we won by quite a relatively large
margin, we only won one age group and
we were second in the aggregate boys and
aggregate girls competition. (The boys were
second to Somerset by only 4.5 points!).
Thanks to the All Saints staff who came
along on the day to help, Mr Francis Nairn
– marshalling extraordinaire, Mrs Jo Dalton
who assisted with-time keeping, and Miss
Tanya Robinson and Mrs Nicole Sweeney
who managed the team in the tent so
efficiently throughout the day.
Thank you to Rachel Eddy and Harry Hoy
(our Swim Captains) who led the team
brilliantly in the lead up and during the
Carnival, and also to the parents who
managed to come along and support our
team. Finally, many, many thanks and huge
congratulations to the All Saints Swim team
of whom we are so proud.
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Age Champion Results
• 13 Years Boys: 2nd Sebastian Younan
• 14 Years Boys: 2nd Tom Nowakowski
• 15 Years Boys: 3rd Geordie Dalton
• 16 Years Girls: 3rd Elly Wikaire
• 16 Years Boys: 1st Jasper Dejager
• 17+ Years Boys: 3rd Justin Hunt
All Saints Age Group Results
• 13 Years Girls: 3rd
• 13 Years Boys: 2nd
• 14 Years Girls: 4th
• 14 Years Boys: 2nd
• 15 Years Girls: 4th
• 15 Years Boys: 1st
• 16 Years Girls: 4th
• 16 Years Boys: 2nd
• 17+ Years Girls: 2nd
• 17+ Years Boys: 3rd
Records broken
Geordie Dalton 15 Boys 50m Freestyle –
25.47 secs (This record was previously held
by Travis Monohan, All Saints Class of 2012).
Geordie was presented with the 15 and
Under Boys Swimmer of the Meet Award.
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS IN SPORT
National Open Water Swimming
Championships – Perth
Last weekend, two of our students
participated in the above event. Nicky
Conyngham (Year 10) swam in both the
10km and 5km event, winning a Gold
and Silver medal respectively. Bayden
Botha (Year 11) had to withdraw from the
10km event, but finished 6th in the 5km.
Congratulations to you both.
APS WINTER SPORT TRAINING
A reminder to all students that after School
training for Winter Sport starts next week
for Senior School teams who train on
Wednesday. Middle School teams will train
on Mondays and this training will commence
on 2 March. Training for APS Sport is a
compulsory part of life at All Saints. Parents
are asked to avoid making appointments
for students on training nights and arrange
other commitments around our training
times of 3:30-4:45pm.
Fergus Leslie, Director of Sports & Activities
Congratulations
Team
We congratulate the All Saints Senior
APS Swim Team on winning the APS
Championship 2015.
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All Saints Anglican School - Proudly Presents
U N C H A I N E D
D’TANGO Unchained will transport you to the rhythms and flavours of Argentina,
where the Gaucho reigns and the tango’s addictive ingredients of pleasure, passion,
torment and bliss can be satisfied. Support the Rugby Tour to Argentina, try your
luck in the raffles and grab a bargain at the silent auction.
Sentir la pasión
Live Music:
Major Auction:
Plus Silent Auction:
The Hodads
Sporting memorabilia
Dozens of fantastic items including
resort accommodation, alcohol, tool kits
Date:
Time:
Venue:
Dress:
Price:
Tickets:
7th March
Arrive at 5:00 pm
HPE Centre
Dress To Impress ‘Gaucho Style’
$55 – Meal included
Trybooking.com/BZGP
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2015
All Saints Anglican School
International Rugby Tour
ARGENTINA
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Whole School
CHAPLAINCY MATTERS
LENT: DAVID, JUSTIN AND …..
It is the time of the year when new beginnings
and preparation are at the forefront of my
endeavours; the season of Lent has just started,
the routines of the new school year are still being
established and the start of the new APS Winter
Sport season is in its infancy.
While I believe sport is character building, I
believe it is far more character revealing. The
people in your team will quickly assess your
character; it is like standing in front of a giant
mirror that reflects your positive and negative
qualities. The honesty that can go with this can
galvanise us to become better people, both
on and off the sporting field. Sport, played at
the highest level, provides a heightened test of
character and the need for strength and support.
It can cause some to hide, while others flourish;
some with dogged determination, others with
an aura of quiet, unassuming confidence. I
humbly offer some thoughts about some famous
Australian sportsmen.
Last year, David Pocock was sanctioned by
ARU for his involvement in protests against the
negative impacts of mining on the environment
and well-being of a local farming community.
While his arrest may have surprised many, Pocock
is a devout Christian who is inspired by other
Christians of action, like Desmond Tutu and
Martin Luther King. He was shocked that many
sporting stars who are Christian stayed silent
and failed to lend their voices to the causes
that reflect God’s kingdom - like the movements
Martin Luther King Jr and Desmond Tutu were
leading.
Pocock’s strong faith results in strong convictions
and actions. He has co-founded non-profit
organisations to assist communities in Zimbabwe
become self-sufficient. Living and walking as
Jesus did, means a lot to the passionate Pocock;
I really believe that to follow the New Testament’s
nonviolent Christ is how we are to worship him.
For me, my faith is about committing my life to
helping those that Jesus came to save, and by
seeing church as the community of believers
committed to following Jesus. I think following
Jesus means not conforming to the world but
allowing our lives to be transformed (Romans
12:1-2). Loving God by loving those around us,
loving people for who they are, being there for
people especially for those the world forgets or
considers unlovable.”
If you are still reading, you now know a little
about David. But, what of Justin. Justin Langer
was opening the batting on the first day of the
Boxing Day test in 2002. In front of 63 000 fans,
something was to happen that would be forever
etched into Langer’s memory;
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“In cricket you mark a centre line to know where
your middle stump is, so I marked that, but my
bat kept slipping on the crease, because it was
a brand new wicket. So I got my spikes and I
started scratching the surface and all of a sudden
I got this perfect cross on the wicket. I did it at the
other end too, so every ball, I’m looking down and
there’s a perfect cross, and I’ve been meditating
on it for months.” Justin Langer
Langer went on to score 250, while his opening
partner, Matthew Hayden, also scored a century.
Over the next four years the pair became
Australia’s most prolific run scorers and most
successful opening partnership.
“Matthew Hayden and I, every game after that,
we used to put the cross on the turf. We didn’t
even have to talk about it, it was just part of our
partnership, every time we batted for the next
four years we had a cross on the wicket. Now that
has been a secret, but I’m happy to share it.”
Justin Langer
Justin Langer is now coach of the Western
Australian and Perth Scorchers teams. He is also
a gifted and inspirational public speaker and
moved Mother Ann, Mr Wallas, Mr Thewlis and
Mr Fradgley last year at a conference in Perth
with his frank and forthright acknowledgement of
how being a Christian has given him confidence
and strength. Langer talks about true leadership
being about caring for other people.
Lent is a time of Christian preparation to
celebrate God’s marvelous redemption at Easter,
and the resurrected life that we live, and hope
for, as Christians. It is therefore a time for each of
us to have hope, that our lives may be refreshed
and renewed in the strength of God’s love. In his
Ash Wednesday address, Pope Francis urged all
Christians to reawaken and become energised
during this Lenten season.
On Wednesday night, 25 February, we will be
having a special celebration of sport at All Saints
entitled ‘Boots, Hoops, Bats and Caps.’
Starting at 7:00pm in the Chapel, you are invited
to joing us to express our gratitude for sport
and All Saints Anglican School students who
participate in sport. So please bring along your
bats, balls, caps and wear your favourite sport’s
teams colours or outfits, as we join to together
to rejoice all the wonderful attributes of being
involved in sport. And remember that ‘TEAM’
stands for: Together Everyone Achieves More.
May God’s Love be with you.
A celebration of
SPORT
boots•hoops•bats•caps
Blessing and Celebration of the 2015
Sports Season!
You are invited to wear your sports
kit and to bring your bats, balls, caps,
etc. Help us to express our gratitude
for sport and All Saints students who
participate in sport in and around the
Gold Coast at School and through APS
and other sporting bodies.
More information next week!
Wednesday
25 February
Chapel 7:00pm
Monday
Invitation
The Cup of Our Life starts
Monday mornings 7:30- 8:00am
in the Chapel.
Please bring
a meaningful
tea cup or
coffee mug.
Casual
attendance
is also
welcome!
Brendan Callaghan,
Middle School Lay Chaplain
20 February 2015 Page 14
Parents & Friends
P&F GET TOGETHERS
YEAR 1
• Mum’s Night Out - Saturday 21 March: Royal Pines Hydrate
Bar. Trybooking details have been sent home in the diary.
• Class 1D Park catch up - Saturday 21 February: Has been
postponed- details in the diary
• Class 1W Get together - Saturday 7 March: Burleigh Point
Park, Goodwin Terrace, 2:00-4:30pm
• Class 1B Co-ordinator/s needed! Please see note in this
weeks diary.
If it is raining, individual class catch ups will be postponed until
Term 1 holidays.
We will notify you via the All Saints Class of 2026 Facebook Page
on the day or you can contact the class coordinator listed on the
note sent home in this week’s diary.
YEAR 7 FAMILIES
Welcome to all the new families to Year 7. If you would like to be
informed about upcoming social events, please email us and we
will add you to our Year 7 list [email protected]
We also have a facebook page. If you would like to join our
facebook page, please send me your facebook email and I will
invite you to join. It is a private site and only members who are
invited can join. Once you join, you may invite any Year 7 mum
that is not a member. We use it for reminders and questions it is
very useful!
• Family Picnic - Sunday 8 March 11:00am: Southport
Broadwater at the swimming enclosure and pontoon for a fun
family picnic, bring bathers, scooters and bikes etc. Love to
see old and new families!
Any queries please call Carol 0438 766 865 or email us.
YEAR 9 PARENTS
• Friday 13 March 6:30-8:30pm, drinks at Bine Bar and
Dining at 1/28 Chairlift ave, Mermaid Beach. Please RSVP to
Catherine Moore 0404 068 109 for numbers.
IMPETIGO
There have been quite a few cases of Impetigo, more
commonly referred to as ‘school sores’, in the last couple of
weeks, especially in the Junior School. I have included a link
to information regarding treatment that has some fabulous
information and advice.
www.rch.org.au/kidsinfo/fact_sheets/Impetigo_school_sores/
Key points to remember
• Impetigo is very contagious (infectious) and can be easily
spread to other children.
• Try to prevent your child scratching the sores as much as
possible. Cover the sores with a watertight dressing and cut
your child’s fingernails.
• Your child can go back to school, kindergarten or day
care after 24 hours of treatment and when the sores are
completely covered with dressings.
• Continue medical treatment until all sores are healed.
• No swimming until sores are healed.
If you have any questions or are unsure whether your child may
have school sores, please don’t hesitate to call the nursing staff
or bring your child to see us. We are only too happy to check and
advise you regards treatment.
Stay dry over the weekend.
Any questions please call us in the Sick Bay.
Lyn Hammett R.N.
5587 0320
0434 071 158
[email protected]
Saints Alive
20 February 2015 Page 15
Ice Cream
Sundae
Tuesday 24 February
First and Second Breaks only
Chocolate or Caramel Topping
$3.50
Tuckshop
Helpers
Come along and be one of the happy
helpers in the Tuckshop. Please feel
free to contact Natalie to discuss
benefits.
[email protected]
All Saints Anglican School
TUCKSHOP MENU – TERM 1, 2015
breakfast snacks available in canteen
first break
monday
bbq chicken pizza
tuesday
mini mexican beef burritos (2)
wednesday
chicken and cheese sliders (2)
thursday
crispy sesame seed chicken wings
friday
vegetarian nachos
daily
chef's special fried rice
spaghetti bolognaise (junior)
butter chicken (junior)
cheeseburger
cheesy hotdog w/ sauce
sausage roll
cheese & spinach roll
beef pie
potato wedges - from
chciken wedges (5)
steamed dim sims (3)
garlic bread (1/2)
cup of soup
second break
monday
beef 'n' black bean noodle box
spinach and tomato ravioli
butter chicken wrap
tuesday
chicken masala w/ steamed rice
spaghetti bolognaise
pulled beef 'n' slaw sub
wednesday
butter chicken and steamed rice
roast pumpkin and semi dried tomato fettuccini
mexican burger
thursday
beef stroganoff w/ steamed rice
ricotta and spinach cannelloni
meatball sub
friday
crumbed fish and chips
ham, mushroom and spinach farfalle
pizza wrap
$4.00
$4.00
$4.00
$4.00
$4.00
$4.70
$4.60
$4.60
$4.40
$3.60
$2.80
$4.00
$3.90
$2.30
$3.70
$2.20
$1.20
$2.30
$6.20
$5.80
$5.20
$6.20
$5.80
$5.20
$6.20
$5.80
$5.20
$6.20
$5.80
$5.20
$6.20
$5.80
$5.20
register at flexischools.com.au & order online today, or
call the helpdesk on 1300 361 769
Saints Alive
healthy salads & snacks
caesar salad
chicken caesar salad
greek salad
ham & salad
chicken & salad
fruit salad
seasonal fruit pieces
yoghurt tubs
sushi snacks
watermelon cup
munch box - healthy treats w/ crackers
tuna to go w/ crackers
sandwiches
vegemite / rasberry jam / honey
cheese
ham & cheese
ham, cheese, tomato
chicken, lettuce, mayo
chicken, avocado and salad
wraps & baguettes
ham & salad
chicken & salad
roast beef, cheese and relish
turkey, cranberry, brie and lettuce
sweet chilli chicken
sweet treats
jelly cups
chocolate mousse
sweet muffin
homemade cookies (2)
cake slice - from
variety of chips - from
sunny-boys
icy pole
fandangles
lifesavers
dixie cup
quelch stick
milo scoop shake
frozen yoghurt
beverages
mount franklin water - from
pump flavoured water 750ml
goulbourn valley fruit juice 350ml
lol golden circle sparkling juice
plain milk 300ml
$4.50
$5.00
$5.00
$5.00
$5.00
$3.80
$1.20
$2.50
$3.50
$2.50
$3.00
$3.50
$2.70
$2.70
$3.80
$4.00
$4.00
$4.80
$5.00
$5.00
$5.00
$5.00
$5.00
$1.60
$1.60
$2.60
$2.20
$2.60
$1.20
$1.20
$1.30
$1.50
$2.40
$2.20
$0.80
$2.80
$2.50
$2.40
$4.00
$3.40
$2.80
$2.00
classic flavoured milk - from
$2.50
powerade 600ml
iced tea 500ml
deep spring mineral water 500ml
hot chocolate
coffee - from
$4.20
$3.90
$3.50
$2.10
$2.80
20 February 2015 Page 16
CONTENTS
ADDITIONAL YEAR 6 LEADERS
3
APS SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS
4
APS WINTER SPORT TRAINING
12
AQUATHLON 4
BABIES, BABIES EVERYWHERE!
5
BAG CONFUSION
3
BIRTHDAY BOOKS
4
BUSINESS MENTOR PROGRAMME
10
CAREERS2
CHAPLAINCY MATTERS
15
CROSS COUNTRY TRAINING 4
DATE CLAIMERS
2
DEBATING2
DEFENCE FORCE RECRUITING 10
DESPERATELY SEEKING
11
DROP-OFF ON HIGHFIELD DRIVE
3
FRIENDS OF MUSIC – LADIES MASTERS
11
FROM THE DIRECTOR OF PERFORMING ARTS
11
FROM THE DIRECTOR OF SPORTS & ACTIVITIES
12
FROM THE HEAD OF JUNIOR SCHOOL
3
FROM THE HEAD OF MIDDLE SCHOOL
5
FROM THE HEAD OF SCIENCE
9
FROM THE HEAD OF SENIOR SCHOOL
8
FROM THE JUNIOR SCHOOL SPORTSMASTER
4
GCSS DEBATING CALENDAR
2
GET ORGANISED
5
GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY WOMEN IN SPORT EXPERIENCE DAY 10
HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR
10
IMPETIGO
16
INTER-HOUSE SWIMMING CARNIVAL 4
INTER-SCHOOL DEBATING
7
JIGSAW
6
JUNIOR SCHOOL DATES
2
LENT: DAVID, JUSTIN AND …..
15
MIDDLE SCHOOL 9
MIDDLE SCHOOL DATES
2
MIDDLE SCHOOL SKI TRIP
7
MOTIVATIONAL MEDIA 2015
8
MR BOSWELL’S BRAIN BUSTER
6
Saints Alive
NAME SIGN EQUALS A SURPRISE
3
NATIONAL SCIENCE FILM COMPETITION
9
PARENT INFORMATION EVENINGS, THREE WAY CONFERENCES 5
PERFORMING ARTS
2
P&F GET TOGETHERS
16
QAMT COMPETITION
6
QCAA MYSTERIES: TOPIC 1 - THE QCS TEST
8
SENIOR APS SWIMMING CARNIVAL
12
SENIOR SCHOOL
9
SENIOR SCHOOL DATES
2
SKI TRIP
2
STAFF CONCERT 2
STAFF CONCERT – FRIDAY 27 FEBRUARY 11
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS
5
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS IN SPORT
4
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS IN SPORT
12
SUNDAY 29
2
TAFE VET IN SCHOOLS PROGRAMME
10
TERM 1 DATE CLAIMERS
2
TERM 1 ENDS
2
TERM 2 BEGINS
2
THE HURTING GAME
6
THE YEAR 12 COMMISSIONING
8
TIME FOR INDEPENDENCE
3
UNIFORM LOSSES
3
UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY – SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES 10
VISIT FROM VIOLIN PEDAGOGUE, MARK LAKIROVICH
11
WEEK 7 (9-13 MARCH)
2
WEEK 8 (16-20 MARCH)
2
WEEK 8 (16-20 MARCH)
2
WEEK 9 (23-27 MARCH)
2
WEEK 9 (23-27 MARCH)
2
WISE WORDS ON KINDNESS
9
YEAR 1 16
YEAR 7 DEBATING CLUB
6
YEAR 7 FAMILIES
16
YEAR 9 PARENTS
16
YEAR OF AFFIRMATION
5
20 February 2015 Page 17