Vol. 49 No. 12 14 August 2015

The Feast of the Assumption is a special day in the Marist calendar each year. Over 850 people packed the Cathedral at St Monica’s yesterday for our traditional August celebration. Once a year, the Saints community travels to the Cathedral to celebrate the Feast of Mary, her Assumption into heaven. This occasion allows us to pray to her as we ask her to guide us to be more Christ like in the way we behave and act towards each other. Although it is an important day for the whole Church, it is especially significant for Marists. Our Gospel reading yesterday at the Cathedral and subsequent homily, delivered by College Chaplain, Fr Laurie Timms, centred around the belief that when Mary’s earthly life was over her heavenly life with God began. This in itself gives us all hope for eternal life that permeated through Mary, our good mother.

Our founder of the Marist Brothers, St Marcellin Champagnat, chose the Feast of the Assumption to be the patronal feast-day of the Marist Brothers. These men in the early 1800’s and the Marist Brothers that followed over the next 200 years were to be men of hope, teachers who – if they did nothing else – inspired in their students reason to hope. The inspiring life and story of both Mary and Marcellin is one that we should witness and hold true to in our own lives. Our lives should also be one of hope and belief. A belief in ourselves and of each other to be the best people we can be, by living out Christ like behaviours. Our Assumption Day Mass reminded us and challenged us to do this on a daily basis.Brett ToombsDirector of Mission

Above all … HOPE

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Special achievementSCongratulations to all these boys on their Special Achievements. Well done!

Ky StattmannYear 7

Selected in the 12 Years Qld Basketball team

Congratulations to the following boys who were selected in the FNQ U14 Rugby Union team that competed in the Queensland Country Championships

Niki Mau, Ryan Doolan, Jimmy Samarua, Ben England (Capt.), Nicholas Marino, Ricky Wardle, Ethan Kelso & Connor Meredith

Trading Hours Mondays and Wednesdays

8.00am to 3.30pm Closed 12.30pm - 1.20pmsainTs sHoP WEBsiTE

The Uniform Shop is now available seven days a week online. Items purchased online are available for collection on the next Saints Shop trading day.

go to http://shop.sac.qld.edu.au/

College CAlendAr Wednesday 19 August P & F Meeting 6.30pm College Conference Room

Tuesday 25 August Cerise & Blue Open Evening 5.00pm to 7.30pm

Tuesday 1 September Year 12 QCS Exam until Wed 2 September

Friday 4 September Sports & Performing Arts Group Photos

Tuesday 8 September Year 8 Vaccinations - Day 3

Thursday 17 September Classes finish - Term 3

Monday 5 October Labour Day Public Holiday Boarders in Residence

Tuesday 6 October Classes resume - Term 4

Congratulations to the students who competed in the Cairns Independent Schools Athletics Carnival.

Results are as follows:Relay: 1st place: Jazz Spry, Samuel Hitie, Zachary Tabuai

& Alexis Armstrong-Smith100m: Alexis Armstrong-Smith 5th, Samuel Hitie Finalist

200m: Alexis Armstrong-Smith 2nd800m: Zachary Tabuai 2nd

Shot put: Joshua Flower 4thLong Jump: Ky Stattmann 3rd, High Jump: Ky Stattmann 3rd

Alexis and Zachary will represent Cairns Independent Schools at the Peninsula Championships.

Back: Samuel Hitie, Joshua Flower, Ky Stattmann, Alexis Armstrong-Smith. Front: Joel Davidson, Jazz Spry, Zachary Tabuai.

Thomas WestYear 9

Selected in the CFN Cricket Academy and

Qld Cricket Silver Rookie Squad

Jack WestYear 11

Selected in the Cairns & Far North

19 Years Cricket team

Joshua CollierYear 10

Selected to compete at the Bowls Qld High School State Championships

Nathan GenoYear 11

Selected to compete at the Bowls Qld High School State Championships

Brendan LeungYear 9

14 Years Age Champion TCN Athletics

Theo WatsonYear 12

Open Age Champion TCN Athletics

Ronald BaragudYear 10

TCN Athletics Record400m 52.61 sec

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Dear Members of the Saints Community,You only have to pick up the newspaper, go online or look at the television to see reports of negative events throughout the world. There seem to be such hopeless situations that people create for themselves or have inflicted on them by others. Many could be avoided while others are freak accidents of one kind or another. A particular reality is constructed by the way these events are reported. Fortunately, this is only part of the real story. Numerous positive stories could also be told to fill out the full picture.This is why I believe young people who are faced with these realities around them and who may be facing many of their own challenges need to look to role models for hope. These people exist in their own lives. You as a parent might be the greatest role model in your son’s life and you don’t even know it. Other relatives, coaches, teachers and sporting and cultural personalities could also be the one’s our students look to when considering how to live their lives in a meaningful way. We are fortunate as a College to have spiritual role models within our tradition here at Saints. Jesus Christ is the one we as Christians look to first and foremost as our leader and our God. Marcellin and Augustine are others we use as signposts. As Marists we also have a special place in our hearts for Mary, Our Good Mother. This week we acknowledged an aspect of this tradition through the Mass at St Monica’s Cathedral to mark the Feast of the Assumption.This Feast is the Patronal Feast of the Marist Brothers throughout the world and holds a special significance for us here at Saints. However, it can easily be misunderstood and somewhat inaccessible to us. In fact, at the end of the Year 11 singing practice a couple of days ago, I asked the question, “What is the Assumption about?”. After a short period of dead silence, one brave soul proffered an answer, and he was correct. Maybe these boys were just feeling a bit shy or perhaps they didn’t know the answer. I suspect the latter is far more accurate! Considering most adults don’t know, I think the gentlemen from Year 11 are off the hook. So, in a nutshell I’d like to explain it in a straight forward way.The Assumption honours the belief that when Mary’s earthly life was over she was taken bodily into heaven and her heavenly life with God began.

Our belief is that where Mary has gone we too will follow. This event is not recorded in the scriptures but nevertheless grew out of an early tradition in the Church. Sometimes people get caught in the historical truth of this fact and the heart of the meaning is lost. To focus purely on history in these situations is to miss the intent of the Church’s belief and to look through a 21st century lens at an ancient tradition. The message that is being communicated is essentially a spiritual one and it provides profound hope.The Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary was celebrated from about the third or fourth century. It wasn’t until 1950 though that Pope Pius Xll finally proclaimed it as a dogma of the Church. Why so?The world was still emerging from the destruction of the Second World War, which was preceded by the Great Depression and the First World War. There had been decades of suffering and death in the first half of the 20th century. The timing of this proclamation was to inspire faith and hope in a world which had been pretty grim for a long time.The Assumption goes to the very core of our Christian belief – that as humans we are born to live forever, in God. And the clear message at the time was that nothing that the world can throw at us diminishes this belief. For a world struggling to find meaning and purpose after the chaos and evil of the war and the other events of the preceding decades, the Assumption was a beacon of hope and a reminder that this hope can only be found in God.I suggest that in the midst of the negative events and messages in our world today with its various challenges, we can look to Mary to show us the way to her Son Jesus and ultimately to hope. She role models for us, as a fellow human being, what our destiny is. My prayer is that this spiritual tradition will inspire the same faith and hope in the present generation that it aimed to do in 1950.With best wishes,

Br Darren Burge Principal

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The saints shop will be open for trading for Cerise & Blue Evening on

Tuesday 25 August 5.00pm to 7.30pm

2015 SPIRIT OF CATHOLIC EDUCATION AWARD RECIPIENT

His Excellency the Honourable Paul de Jersey AC, Governor of Queensland, presented the Awards at the official launch of Catholic Education Week on Wednesday 29 July at the Cathedral of St Stephen’s Precinct, Brisbane. Richard Bassano was one of 8 recipients of the State-wide award.

richard Bassano, St Augustine’s College, Cairns Demonstrating excellence in their work

Richard Bassano has been a teacher at St Augustine’s College since 2007. His contributions, particularly in the growth and enhancement of Science subjects, has led to the introduction of Earth Science in the Senior School, Science Extension in Year 10 and an increased number of students taking Science subjects in the senior years. Richard has collaborated with staff from the local Catholic primary schools to present Science lessons to students in the upper primary sectors, and liaised with universities to provide opportunities for students to be involved in activities they provide for secondary students. As a colleague, Richard is empathetic, supportive and generous, and his own proficiency and practice enhances the professional development of colleagues. Richard provides a model of an outstanding teacher in a contemporary secondary school.

Spirit of CatholiC EduCation awardS

Richard Bassano from St Augustine’s College, pictured above left, receives his award from Queensland Governor,

Paul de Jersey.

Richard Bassano (second from left) and his wife Rebekah, with Cairns Catholic Education Executive Director Bill Dixon,

and Br Patrick Connell from St Augustine’s College, representing Principal, Br Darren Burge.

Qld Training awards

At our last Academic Award Assembly, Br Darren spoke about the benefits of life-long learning. Congratulations to Jamie Miller, finalist in the Queensland Training Awards for his continuation of his learning journey.

Since 1997, Jamie Miller has been employmed at St Augustine's College as a kitchen storeman and dormitory supervisor. But with no qualifications and opportunity for career advancement, Jamie knew he needed to do something. After 20 years of hospitality experience he has just completed a Certificate IV in Frontline Management and was a finalist in the Queensland Training Awards due to his outstanding results and commitment.

Jamie Miller (left) was presented his certificate at the Qld Training Awards

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Diving in at SaintSI don’t mess about when I swim in the ocean. I’m not one of those people who immerses by increments, hands held high. I live at the other end of Australia where they specialise in cold oceans and I’ve learnt to dive in, a skill that I’ve found useful in other environments, too.

Like St Augustine’s.

Diving in with the boys, the staff and the Brothers this week has been rewarding in so many ways. You guys don’t mess about either, and when I dived in there were a hundred lively minds to keep me afloat, telling stories, prodding me with thoughtful questions and making me feel at home. You have the best of everything here, and I’m not just talking about your facilities (and your FOOD)—the place hums with love and camaraderie, your city-sophisticated but country at heart, you can get messy and creative and the next minute show great poise and discipline. Those things are delicate to balance and you guys pull it off like master circus artists. Bravo!

I spent my week with Year 8s and we explored the idea of personal narrative—how our stories and world view are unique and valuable resources when it comes to creative writing. Our tasks were not assessed, but many of our core human skills aren’t. Well done, Johnson, you’ve received an A+ in Knowing Yourself. And applause for you, Mr Simmonds, for your efforts in Making Us Laugh Like Idiots.

I met a boy with an extra finger, one who could make ‘smoke rings’ out of thin air, another who’d been visited by a taipan while canoeing on school camp and a boy who’d saved his older brother after a shark attack. Welcome to Saints!

When I drag myself to shore on Friday, I hope I can leave a few knowing smiles in my wake—I’m certainly richer and refreshed by my time with you all.

That briefly sums up my week at St Augustine’s. Thank you to all the Year 8 boys and the staff for being so welcoming and for once again making my stay so enjoyable. Thanks especially to Kate Darling for all her work in arranging and organising my visit.

And finally, a big thanks too must go to whoever organised all those beautiful blue skies and warm days during the week – very much appreciated!

Scot Gardner, Writer-in-Residence, Saints 2015

writer in residence

Writer in Residence Scot Gardner with the Year 8 students

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YearS 7 anD 8 MathS Quiz

Congratulations to Gabriel Brown, Kalisitiane Fonua, both in Year 8 and Ethan Donnelly in Year 7 who represented St Augustine's at the 1st Round of the 2015 QAMT Year 7 and 8 Maths Quiz on Monday 3 August.The boys did very well to achieve 4th out of approximately 12 schools from Cairns. The Quiz had five sections: estimation; fast response; problem solving; short answer questions and History and general knowledge of Mathematics.The quiz included questions like :"How many people were born in England on the 4th September, 1752?""How many 3 digit palindromic numbers can you make with the digits 1 and 2?"The boys also had 30 seconds to use their estimation skills to estimate things like: the length of a diagonal on an A4 page; and use a picture of a millipede, to estimate the number of legs.From the Mathematics Department.

Arts DepArtment

Maths quiz

saints symphony orchestra: Congratulations to the Saints Symphony Orchestra for their performance at the Academic Assembly in Week 2 and to the 26 Cantors and trumpeters, Sam Treston and Will Webster who presented music for the Catholic Education Week Mass in Week 3 at St Monica’s Cathedral. Both these formal and significant events were well served by our musicians who provided solid and secure performances to match the occasions. Well done.

Year 12 rock Bands: Congratulations to our Year 12 rock bands “Machine, Machine” Lyle Bray, Riley Hucks and Christian Jackson and “The Gruffalos” Sam Treston, Oliver Ellison, Michael Morrey and Dean Williams for their recent recordings and public performances in Cairns. It is great to see our young musicians taking initiative and performing in testing and public forums. Well done boys.

Tablelands Tour: The Tablelands Music Tour will be leaving from St Josephs Hall at 7.30am on Thursday 20 August. Students should arrive at the Hall by 7am to assist with loading the bus. Please ensure you have all the necessary items as listed in your tour letter, including a packed lunch for Thursday. If you require the letter to be re-sent by email, please contact Dr Cole.

Cerise and Blue and the royal australian navy Band: A reminder to members of all music groups that you will be performing at the annual Cerise and Blue Open Evening to the following schedule: 5.15pm College Choir in the Chapel, 5.40pm Saints Concert Band, 6pm Concert Band and RAN Band followed by RAN performance, 6.30pm SAC Big Band, 6.50pm Saints String Orchestra and 7.05pm Saints Symphony Orchestra.

An exciting addition to these music performances this year will be a guest appearance by the RAN Band. The Concert Band will perform one piece with the RAN Band at Cerise and Blue. To prepare for this, concert band members need to be sure to attend the regular Tuesday morning rehearsal that day 25 August, commencing at 7.00am as the RAN Band will also attend this rehearsal. All groups wear their performing uniform.The Arts Department will be showcasing the wide variety of student works from Drama, Film and TV, Music and Visual Art. Buskers will be invited to perform in the Year 7 Quad for 10 to 20 minute sessions.

annual Performing arts Photographs: Formal photographs for all Saints Music Ensembles (Saints Concert Band, String Orchestra, Symphony Orchestra, SAC Big Band, SAC Choir), Cantors and Mass Musicians, Saints Youth Theatre and all cast, crew and band from “Return to the Forbidden Planet” will be taken on Friday 4 September from 7.30am in Lennon Hall. All groups will wear their specific uniforms, with drama and musical groups wearing school uniform. Exact details will be published closer to the date.

Big Band dates: Members of the Big Band should have noted these important performance dates in the diaries: Friday 4 September, St Joseph’s Fete 7.00pm to 7.20pm, Sunday 11 October for one hour between the hours of 10.00am to 3.00pm at Music Festival at Palm Cove, Saturday 24 October, time TBA for 1 ½ hours at Saints at the Races at Cannon Park.Dr Malcolm ColeDirector of Arts

Ethan Donnelly, Gabriel Brown and Kalisitane Fonua

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Please update your details by logging onto Parent Lounge or emailing the College on reception@sac.qld.edu.au

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Languages speaking CompetitionCairnS JapaneSe Speaking CoMpetition

On Tuesday 28 July, I travelled with a group of other eager Saints Japanese students to the Cairns School of Distance Education to take part in the annual Japanese Speaking Competition. We frantically practised our speeches and hopped off the bus to make our way through the school to the buildings hosting our respective events. The air was filled with anxiety and restrained anticipation.

The Year 10-12 students were up first in the morning, so I hastily made my way to my allocated classroom. Over the course of the morning, countless interesting and entertaining speeches were delivered, with our Year 11s performing awesomely. Finally, my turn arrived and I stood up to deliver my presentation; with the beaming face of Ms Yamaguchi who acted as emotional support, I nervously delivered the piece of writing which had almost driven me mad; from the arduous writing process down to the entire weekend I dedicated to practising it. However, I can safely say that it was all worth it and I’m glad I had a chance to participate in such an awesome event. Meanwhile, the school ground was filled with nervous kids bowing and saying ‘hajimemashite’ to trees and small shrubs. However, it was all worth it and despite the tough competition, seven students were awarded medals for their efforts throughout the day:

1st PlaceAnthony Greenhill Year 10-12 Background SpeakerJames Blee Year 8 Beginner

2nd PlaceOscar Perry Year 12Felix Graf Year 8 BeginnerEthan Donnelly Year 7 Continuing

3rd PlaceKasey Aoyagi Year 10-12 Background SpeakerBrandon Shakespeare Year 7 Beginner

At the end of the day, everyone who participated spoke valiantly and should be commended for their efforts. Special thanks should also go to Mr McKenzie and Ms Yamaguchi for arranging transport, guiding us through the event and for giving calm words of advice. It is excellent for developing confidence in speaking such a complex language to others, and is a fantastic opportunity to develop Japanese writing skills, involved with preparing a speech to perform. Despite the daunting nature of this competition, I would highly recommend it to any student practising Japanese and wishing to continue it in the future.

Oscar Perry - Year 12

CairnS italian Speaking CoMpetition

Seven students of Italian in Years 10 and 11 participated in the annual Cairns Language Speaking Competition. All students gave strong performances and were commended by the adjudicators for their manner as well as the content of their speeches.Two Year 11 students received medals; Luke Angus (Year 11) Bronze and Alessio Olcese (Year 11) a Silver. Alessio, as a Background Speaker, had to compete with Year 12 students. Finally, one student, Jeremy Robertson, should be especially mentioned who, although not awarded a medal, was highly commended by both adjudicators and other teachers present for his mature speech on his favourite book. Congratulations to all students who participated.Br Joachim Fabbro Luke Angus, Alessio Olcese, Michael Fomiatti, Matthew Lynch, Josiah Thomas,

Jeremy Robertson and Matthew Cunnington.

Back: Felix Graf, George Taifalos, Lucas Kresevic, Brandon Shakespeare, Mitchel White. Front: Liam Winter, Mitchell Ralston

Back: Krystof Holba, Tyler Langtry, Oscar Perry, Dylan Wharton, James Blee. Front: Jack Hislam, Ethan Watkins, Bryn McCarthy

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Senior FormalSenior ForMal

The College Senior Formal was held at the Pullman Cairns International Hotel on Wednesday 5 August. It was a glittering affair with our Year 12s exhibiting a high degree of sartorial elegance, only to be completely surpassed by the sheer glamour and elegance of their partners. The evening started with an extraordinary array of vehicular conveyances making their way up to the imposing hotel entrance in front of an enthusiastic crowd of onlookers. A journey down the red carpet led every couple to the reception line where each Senior introduced his partner to Br Darren. After a most appreciative speech of welcome from College Captain, George Druery, each class, in succession, escorted their partners

onto the dance floor where they were most accomplished in performing a Gypsy Tap. A sumptuous meal was provided and then the mainline dancing got seriously underway with a high level of enthusiastic participation. Before anyone had realized it, the clock had struck eleven and it was time to depart, a splendid night having been had by all. Two comments heard to describe the evening were “ brilliant ” and “ what a glorious evening “. It was a wonderful and memorable evening, yet another rite of passage as our Seniors continue to make their transition into adulthood. Congratulations must go to every member of the Senior cohort. They were a credit to their College, their families and themselves.

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Year 11 retreat

Year 11 retreat 2015Year 11 is one of the most challenging years in school. Not only does the jump from Year 10 to 11 seem unsurmountable, what is most difficult about the year, is preparing to launch into the final year of high school. In the last stages of Year 11, the teachers see you as the leaders of the school, which places a huge burden and a sense of responsibility upon our shoulders and with increasing standards; the boots can often feel too big. So during this stressful time, the St Augustine boys of Year 11 are given the opportunity to go on a Retreat. It is understandable if some show a lack of interest in going, often believing their time can be better spent. The majority of the Year 11s will agree with me in saying, the Retreat was nothing like what most of the students had imagined and many were pleasantly surprised, by no means was it physically draining like the previous camps where one often went to bed nursing scratches and sore joints. Instead the Retreat became a place to step back and review the kinds of men we had become in this stage in our lives. Some may have been astonished at what they saw, while others knew what kind of person they were, but it can be guaranteed that nearly every person got what they put into the Retreat.

“It surpassed my expectations, and I want to thank Mr McCarthy and Mr Toombs for the hours they contributed to ensure a successful Retreat,” says one of the students Tomaso Bortolanza inspired after returning from the Retreat.

Furthermore, the Retreat was a chance to see your peers and teachers alike, away from the business and challenges of school. In particular, when Mr Martino and Miss Jashar opened up and “unpacked their suitcase,” it allowed us to view the teachers as, well ‘human.’ The five meals a day also kept stomachs full and glasses empty, whilst touching moments after reading affirmations strengthened the Saints family spirit. The teachers are to be thanked especially for all the tireless effort they put in and unwavering support to help and listen to students. All in all the College has provided on many fronts a successful Retreat to be enjoyed for many years to come.

Rihards RubulisYear 11 Student

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Activities week

aCtivitieS Week Year 10 - karMa WaterS The Year 10 students have returned from the Karma Waters Experience most positively with many stories and renewed enthusiasm at school. The major focus of the camp was about personal development, challenging the boys, improving teamwork and leadership skills. It was also a chance for the boys to enjoy the environment and make some new friends. Most boys were way out of their comfort zone and it came as a shock on the first day walking between 6 -10 km with fully loaded backpacks and arriving at the Mitchell River campsites of Nychum Crossing and Horn Valley late in the afternoon. We contemplated “making good choices” under the stars and careful leadership of Br Pat on the first evening. Day two was spent hiking and enjoying the campsites of Dog’s Grave Crossing and Tourist Camp. Leadership activities were conducted on days two and three with the boys responding enthusiastically fighting for the best times to win the prize of drinks and chocolate. On Day three the boys really started to adapt to the hot and dusty conditions completing the hikes in good time with accurate navigation. River crossings were entertaining with some of the boys having difficulty keeping

their bags above water level. Movies in the evenings were a hit with most boys keen to relax in the sand watching the big screen. Day four saw the boys arriving at their final destinations on the river tired and hungry. Lantern stalks were an eagerly anticipated night time activity with Lucas Donato, Sele Thaiday, Darby Conley and Felix McCulloch taking home the prizes. It only took Lochlan Fitzroy minutes on the first day to catch the largest sooty grunter of the trip at 35cm. He proved to be a handy fisherman with many fish being roasted on the camp fire throughout the week. I take this opportunity to congratulate the boys on their personal organisation, positive attitude, very good behaviour and participation in the camp. Thanks must go to all staff involved whether they were hiking, operating support vehicles, organising food and camping equipment or driving buses. This camp would not be possible without the continued support of Alan & Karen Pedersen of Karma Waters Station. Mr Neil Gregory Head of Year 10

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FolloWing the Blue arroW roaD

While the Senior students were on camp, Years 7 and 8 went on a bushwalk to the most renowned walk in Cairns; the Blue Arrow. The walk is famous for its steep climbs, rocky terrain and amazing views. The Juniors were able to experience this first hand as we delved into the heart of the rainforest.

The trip (hint hint) was filled with perils of all shapes and sizes; small roots along the ground, sheer drop off ledges and steep inclines. As we navigated the treacherous terrain, we were rewarded with breathtaking views that I could have watched for hours. The views of the airport were amazing, as we watched planes take off and cars and trucks trying to find their way through traffic below us.

While our legs burned and our feet ached, we reached the top of the hike, and began our descent down. After a few trips and falls from all of us, we reached the end of our trek.

We finished the walk at the Touch Football grounds at Aeroglen. Here we took a while to relax, playing touch footy and marvelling at what we had accomplished. From the grounds, it was possible to see the top of the walk, where we had stopped for lunch. This surprised us all, as we had never thought that we could do a walk of that size. It goes to show what you can accomplish when you have got friends by your side to help push you along.

Gabriel Brown - Year 8

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Year 9 CaMp SugarBag Station

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Port Douglas & Mossman Country DinnerOn Friday 24 July, the Port Douglas and Mossman country dinner was held at the Port Douglas Community Hall. After being postponed earlier in the year due to the threat of Cyclone Nathan, it was good to finally visit Port Douglas and enjoy the company of the many boarding families that come from this region. Speaking to families reminds me of the sacrifices they make in order for their children to have the best opportunity to reach their potential and fulfill their dreams. I thank all of our families for their support and commitment to boarding at Saints and specifically welcome the Edmondson, Keating and Roberts families whose children will be joining the College next year.

Academic Awards Ceremony The boarding community was once again well represented at the Academic Awards ceremony. Congratulations to James Blee, Jordan Lindsay, Brendan O’Sullivan, Nelson Foster, Nathan Geno, Andrew Inderbitzin, Tim Ford, Jason Nguyen, Andrew O’Sullivan and Adrian Wright-Brown. The focused approach of both Year 11 and Year 12 towards their studies is commendable and it is no coincidence that seven senior boarders received Academic Awards.

Year 12 FormalsFor both our girls and boys in their Senior year, the Formal is an important milestone. The St Monica’s and St Augustine’s formals were both held last week and our senior boarders looked very impressive in their formal attire. Thank you to Mrs Keilar and Mr Lawrence who helped the boarders with the finer points on dress and etiquette. The photos are evidence of how well the boarders scrub up.

Best wishesGlen SeiversHead of Boarding

grooTE EYLandT CounTrY dinnErFriday 28 August 2015

Alyangula Recreation Club 6.30pm

nHuLunBuY CounTrY dinnEr

Saturday 29 August 2015 Walkabout Lodge 6.30pm

Br Darren, Mrs Edwina Kramer, Mrs Danielle Lynch, Mr Steven Wagner and Mr Jason Atkins.

Craig Walker, Anna Maria & Mark Wright-Brown with Mrs Jane Keilar.

Ms Natalie Gordon and Susie McMahon

Mikaela Kovac & Nicholas Price Senior Boarders Formal: Sutchy Titasey, Kaitlin Lynch, Lincoln Petith, Bella Milroy, Olivia Hoad and Ashley Amos

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Senior Pathways & CareersUnIVerSITY oPen dAYS 2015

AUGUST 2015August 16 2015 (Sunday)University of Queensland - Gatton CampusUniversity of Southern Queensland – Toowoomba Campus

August 23 2015 (Sunday)James Cook University - Cairns CampusUniversity of Southern Queensland - Springfield Campus

August 30 2015 (Sunday)James Cook University - Townsville Campus

DECEMBER 2015December 11 2015 (Friday)Southern Cross University - Gold Coast Campus

Explore your future

Cairns CampusMcGregor Road, SmithfieldSunday 23 August11.00am - 3.00pm

OPEN DAY 2015

#jcuopenday jcu.edu.au/openday

ADFA – Australian Defence Force AcademyADFA Defence Force Recruiting invite you to an ADFA information night in Cairns.

This evening will provide you with an overview of life at ADFA, details about the lifestyle and training ADFA has to offer, and also an explanation of the recruitment process.

ADFA Roadshow When: Tuesday 25th August, 6:30pm

Where: Rydges Plaza Cairns - 50 Grafton St, Cairns CityRSVP: 13 19 01 or cptcairns@dfr.com.au

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Ergon Energy is looking for a range of apprentices to live and work all over this great state, including your local area. We o� er you the opportunity to learn a trade, get involved in hands-on practical training, enjoy getting paid from your fi rst day of employment and, at the end of the apprenticeship, you become a qualifi ed tradesperson.

A bright future for apprentices.

So don’t wait! If you want to know more or to apply, visit ergon.com.au

Ergon Energy is looking for a range of apprentices to live and work all over this great State, including your local area. We offer you the opportunity to learn a trade, get involved in hands-on practical training, enjoy getting paid from your first day of employment and, at the end of the apprenticeship, you become a qualified tradesperson. So don't wait! If you want to know more or to apply,

visit ergon.com.au

ROAD SAFETY EXPO

Displays

9AM - 2PM, TUESDAY 18 AUGUST 2015

FREE

BY QFES 10:30AM & 12:30PM@

Fred Moule Pavilion, Cairns ShowgroundsMulgrave Road, Westcourt

• Police Forensic Crash

Investigators, Police Road

Safety & Crime Prevention

• QFES Road Safety display

& Road Crash Rescue

demonstration

• Department of Transport

& Main Roads –

Compliance, Licensing,

Marine & Road Safety

displays

• Queensland Ambulance

Service

• State Emergency Services

Major Supporter

Cairns Show Association

ROAD CRASH RESCUE TEAMSEXTRACTION DEMONSTRATION

ROAD SAFETY WEEK: 17-23 AUGUST 2015

School & Community

Road Safety Display...

School & Community

Road Safety Display...

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Courage to Care exhibition 14th Aug – 11th Sept 2015

Seville Mercy Conference Centre, 35 Bauhinia Ave – Earlville

This inspiring and interactive exhibition uses living historians (Holocaust survivors) to demonstrate the positive impact of bystander intervention in the face of racism, prejudice and bullying. For more information visit www.couragetocare.com.au

Email: courage2care@cns.catholic.edu.au or phone 4050 9700.

All are welcome and entry is free.

NOTICES

Cairns City Rostrum Club 31 is conducting a Public Speaking Course

Creating a more confident you.

What Every Speaker Should Know

The program will include topics such as:

Know and practise the essentials

Learn and use 3 Tried and tested Formulas

How to begin and end a talk

How to use a visual aid.

Speaking Impromptu and short notice speaking.

The effective use of Tone, Tempo, volume and intensity

The use of gesture

Overcoming nerves

Where to go from here.

...and much more

Date: Saturday 5th Sept 2015

Time: 9 am to 5 pm (please arrive 8.30 am)

Venue: 1st floor, Catholic Education office

Corner Lake and Minnie St. Enter Minnie St

Cost: $50.00 includes morning & afternoon tea, materials and certificate.

For Practice, Practice, Practice—Maximum no of participants— 15.

Bookings and payment are essential, and may be made by email to Tony McDonagh at mcdonaghanthony.001@iinet.net.au; 0410 108 467 or John Lizzio 0416 122 082 at kriskindlguesthouse@hotmail.com

RSVP ASAP

Bookings will close as soon as 15 people have booked and paid.

Max 15 participants

For most people to be asked to stand up and speak creates a fear worse than death.

This 1 day Public Speaking Course practises the essential elements that will assist you to overcome nervousness and develop confidence.

For personal tuition 3 Presenters Karen Matheson, John Lizzio, Tony McDonagh

Rostrum website “www.speakingincairns .com “

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Friday 4 September

5pm to 9pm

Proudly brought to you by the St Joseph’s School P&F Fete Committee

St Joseph’s School, Loeven Street, Parramatta Park

SILENT AUCTION PLANTS

CAKES & SWEETS SECOND-HAND BOOKS

& TOYS

CENT SALE DIY CRAFT

WHEELBARROW

RAFFLE

TUG A JAR

SAND ART

FACE PAINTING CHOCOLATE TOSS

CRAZY HAIR LUCKY DOOR PRIZES

LUCKY DIPS PREP’S MONEY TREE

BIG WHEEL GLITTER TATTOOS

LAZER TRIKE BABY ANIMAL ZOO

GLOW STICKS WONDER FAIR RIDES

SUSHI BALLOON GUESS

COMP

BBQ, & HOT FOOD BAR & DRINKS

ENTERTAINMENT GALORE

FETE!

UPCOMING CRICKET SEASON 2015/2016

Norths Cricket Club will have a tent at this year’s Cricket Australia National Sign-On Day

Where: Endeavour Park, Mayers Street, Manunda

When: 10 AM to 12 PM, Saturday 22nd August

All players, boys and girls, of all ages are covered by the different levels of cricket on offer this Summer. First timers to experienced, fun to competitive.

Under 8’s Milo into Cricket, Friday afternoons (soft ball)

Under 10’s T20 Blast, Friday afternoons (soft ball)

Under 12’s and Under 14’s run by Cairns Cricket Association on Saturdays

Under 16 and Seniors in three grades run by Cricket Far North on Saturdays and Sundays

COME ALONG TO SIGN-ON AND MEET WITH THE NORTHS CRICKET CLUB COMMUNITY.

JOIN IN SOME OF THE FUN & GAMES

JUNIOR SEASON COMMENCES AFTER SETEMBER SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

CONTACT: Peter Huey 0418 877 545

Go to: cairnscricket.com.au

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SAINTS CONTINUE TCN ATHLETICS SUCCESSSaints (St Augustine’s combined with St Monica’s) have made it a clean sweep of 2015 Interschool Titles (including Swimming & Cross Country) by taking out the TCN Athletics Carnival for the 47th successive year. Held at Barlow Park on a glorious winter’s day, Saints made their intent obvious by dominating the opposition in the first round of events. From that point, the team was never headed and managed to come away with a resounding win (1500 points) over Cairns High (2nd) and St Andrew’s (3rd).

All of St Augustine’s participating students are to be commended on their efforts and commitment to the team. Your continued support of the College's sporting program is sincerely appreciated by the entire St Augustine’s community and this is why we have been such a successful College over time.

Special mention must go to our students who placed in their respective age Champion division; 14’s: 1st Brendan Leung, 2nd Stuart Fogelis. 15’s: 3rd Lachlan Goebel & Ronald Baragud. 16’s; 3rd Jack Redmond. 17’s; 1st Theo Watson, and our record Breaker, Ronald Baragud (400m, 52.61secs). A BIG thank you must go to our staff who assisted on the day; Mrs Jean Lendon, Mr Shane McMenamin, and Mr Heath McKenzie. Our attention now turns to the Peninsula Athletics trials which will be held at Barlow Park on Sunday 23 and Monday 24 August. Best of luck to the St Augustine’s boys who have qualified for these trials.

Yours in sport,Mr Matt Walsh

St Augustine’s CollegeAthlete Incentive Program

AIPAt St Augustine’s College we understand the special needs of young sports people who, because of their aspirations and demanding training regimes, have to balance their sports commitments with the challenges of secondary schooling and their family lives. At Saints we believe sport should not be an additional burden to be squeezed in, but an integral dimension to the formation of healthy attitudes to life. Our approach is a holistic one, providing a supportive environment while attending to the all-round development of each boy.

The Athlete Incentive Program aims to support and encourage students to maintain a high level of sporting excellence whilst also maintaining a high level of achievement in their academic studies. Positions in the program are reviewed and awarded on an annual basis with 4 students from each year level selected by a panel. How to apply:To be considered a student athlete must submit an application form which will be available with an information pack from Mr Matt Walsh and show the following attributes:

• A high level of leadership within the College Community.• At least a “B” standard of overall achievement in Semester 1 Report.• Participation in a range of College sporting events.• Adherence to College dress and behaviour expectations.

PLEASE NOTE: • ATHLETES INVOLVED IN THE PROGRAM IN 2014 MUST REAPPLY• APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY FRIDAY 14TH AUGUST• STUDENTS ALREADY RECEIVING ACADEMIC OR MUSIC SCHOLARSHIPS

ARE INELIGIBLE TO APPLY

For any further information please contact Mr Matt Walsh at school on:P: 4052 9145E: mwalsh@sac.qld.edu.au

Yours in sport,

Mr Matthew Walsh

SaintS Sport

St Augustine's College Sport Captain Nicholas Sibree and St Moncia's College Tahlia Smith accepts the combined overall trophy.

SaintS Sport

The Saints Gold Coast Suns AFL squad of 22, Year 8/9 boys headed down to Metricon Stadium on Tuesday 4 August to play off for the State title in the Gold Coast Suns Cup. No team had ever won hat-trick Gold Coast Suns Cup titles, so the boys had a great opportunity to create history in the competition. Leading up to the day, the Saints boys had won the Cairns title in May and the North Queensland regional title against the Townsville Regional Champion School, St Teresa’s Abergowrie, in June for the right to represent the North Queensland region down on the Gold Coast.

After the early morning flight down to Brisbane and the bus ride to the Gold Coast, the boys faced Coombabah College, Gold Coast, in the first match of the day which proved to be a tough match and fiercely contested. The boys from Coombabah certainly outsized our boys, but our Saints proved themselves to be more skilled, quicker and more accurate in front of the goals. After a slow first half, our boys hit their stride in the second half and played a quality brand of football that all AFL fans would appreciate. In the end the boys ran away with a solid victory, 6.4 (40) to 2.1 (13). Best players included Captain Brandon Deslandes, Tom West and George McMahon.

After this convincing win the boys then played St Brendan’s, Yeppoon, for the right to play on Metricon Stadium in the final. And the team did not disappoint, continuing their great form from game one and eventually running out easy winners, 7.2

(44) to 1.1 (7). Best players for this game included Tom West, Brandon Deslandes and Karl Petri.

In the final Saints were faced with a rematch against Coomabah. Although our team had beaten them soundly earlier in the day, the boys knew this counted for nothing and would have to work even harder if they wanted to take the title. After the thrill of running onto Metricon Stadium, home of the Gold Coast Suns in front of several Suns players, an exhausted Saints team who were carrying several injuries fought off a spirited Coombabah to win the match and the title in a very low scoring contest: 1.7 (13) to 1.4 (10) victory. Thus, creating history as the first team to take the trifecta of three in a row. Best players in the final were Brandon Deslandes, Tom West, Alastair Molony and Jasper Kneebone.

After the match the boys were presented with the Gold Coast Suns Champions Trophy, and a Champions Medallion. Congratulations must go to the team Captain, Brandon Deslandes, who was awarded best player for the day. Although there were some great individual efforts, credit must go to all 22 players for their contributions and efforts. Once again our boys did the entire College community proud.

Yours in sport

Luke ParsonsCoach - U14 AFL Gold Coast Suns team

HAT TRICK FOR SAINTS GOLD COAST SUNS AFL TEAM

Saints U14 AFL Gold Coast Suns Team