Saints Alive GROWING THROUGH GRACE; LEARNING THROUGH LOVENo 22 Term 3

19 August 2016

From the HeadmasterSo much has been written about approaches to technology in schools and here at All Saints we have done our fair share of grappling with the complexities of how best to harness the power of technology to serve our students and enhance their learning. The reality is that technology has been around since the Stone Age when our forebears first discovered the potential of a sharp-edged stone. Human ingenuity, curiosity and aspiration compel us to continue this voyage of discovery in search of insights that will help us to understand our world and that will make our lives more manageable and perhaps more meaningful. Indeed the shift from managing life (surviving) to trying to understand its purpose has been a profound one. We still of course harness the power of technology for food and shelter, but in developed societies, at least for the fortunate majority, the struggle for warmth and a full belly has been eased by our increasing affluence. Our aspirational natures, however, have not slowed down. We are well fed; we are warm; what should we worry about now? This evolution from the human condition being characterised in developed countries by practical concerns to more complex existential ones, is more recent than we might imagine. It only really began to take root in the second half of the 20th century. It is true that philosophers and visionaries were asking those overwhelming questions much earlier than this, but for the masses, the relative comfort and relief that followed the war years and the periods of economic depression, took a while to take hold. It was too recent to feel permanent.

Another radical and connected shift was occurring at this same time. With food on the table and a roof over our heads, there seemed less need for divine providence. We were able to take for granted what for centuries had been the central components of a good life. Almost imperceptibly at first, God seemed to matter less and by the turn of the new century, churches across the Western world which had once been filled to the rafters were largely empty.Existential angst is a luxury that is denied much of the world’s population, who still have to fill each day with the search for food and shelter. But to those of us fortunate enough to be living ‘comfortable’ lives, it can be very discomforting. Despite the many ways in which technology can help humanity to become more efficient and to flourish as a species, it has difficulty in helping us to achieve that sense of inner peace and wellbeing that we all crave. It can certainly help us with relationships – social media and dating sites come to mind, but it can’t actually help us to achieve authentic connections; we have to do that ourselves. So whilst we will urgently and diligently continue to devote time, energy and resources to providing our students with the technological support they need to learn, live and work together as responsible, discerning, compassionate global citizens, we will always maintain our conviction that the real key to effective teaching and learning is the development of authentic, respectful relationships between professional, passionate, committed teachers and the learners we serve.

Patrick S Wallas , Headmaster

Pegasus 2016creative writing awards

MEMORIES

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Editor: Diane CaseDirector of Development & Admissions dcase@asas.qld.edu.au

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Entries close Thursday 25 August at 3:00pm

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Music and Drama and Communication Lessons Fees were due on the 17 August and statements were posted or emailed on the 2nd August.If you have any queries, please telephone the office on 5587 0304 (Susan Hall) or email fees@asas.qld.edu.auThank you for your co-operation.

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Junior School FROM THE JUNIOR SCHOOLGROWTH MINDSETAs students are working towards completing assessment for Term 3 units, in amongst a busy learning schedule and various other commitments and competitions, it is important that we continue to encourage a growth mindset, especially in relation to any setbacks they may experience in their learning or social journey. The following table, identifying a summary of Growth Mindset v Fixed Mindset, is a useful tool of reference for conversations, to encourage students in their development.

PUBLIC SPEAKING COMPETITIONStudents in Years 4-6 have been busily preparing their speeches to present to their class and year level. Over the next few weeks the finals of the Public Speaking competition will be held during our Year 3-6 assembly on a Monday afternoon. The Year 6 finals will take place on Monday 22 August; Year 5 on Monday 29 August and Year 4 on Monday 5 September. Public speaking is an important skill for our students to develop and often requires students to step outside of their comfort zone. Well done to all of the students who have presented their speeches in class and to their year level cohort. I know you have all done a great job! Unfortunately, only a small number of students can present at the finals on assembly and go on to represent the school at the AB Paterson Public Speaking Competition. I wish all of these students the very best of luck for their presentations over the coming weeks.

GOLD COAST EISTEDDFODTerm 3 is a busy time for students who are participating in the various Eisteddfodau, inclusive of choral performances, band and string ensembles, Drama and for many, extra-curricular dance. As a School we have achieved many outstanding results already and I congratulate all students who have been involved for balancing the challenge of Eisteddfodau with their school work and commitments. Wishing every one the best of luck as the Eisteddfod season continues until the end of term.

AFL TEAMGood luck to our AFL team who are playing in the State Semi-finals at the AFLQS Cup Competition on Friday. They have been training during their lunch breaks with Mrs Kerrie Bower and Mrs Bek Ashcroft. I know they will play hard!

Rebecca CollieAssistant Head of Junior School (Years 3-6)

• Wednesday 24 August: Year 3 Bravehearts Presentation, 9:00am Nairn Theatre

• Thursday 25 August: Year 2 Sleepover, 5:00pm Early Childhood Centre

• Friday 26 August: Gold Coast Show Public Holiday• Monday 29 August: Alliance Francaise Poetry Competition

(select Year 6 students), 4:00pm • Wednesday 31 August: Pre Prep Dad’s Day BBQ, 5:00pm• Thursday 1 September: Year 3 Strings Graduation Concert

(Nairn Theatre), 2:00-3:00pm; APS Summer Sports Trials (Years 4-6), 2:00-3:00pm

Junior School Calendar

PRE PREP TO YEAR 2 PARENT TIPSThe Importance of Talking to your ChildTalking and listening to children is so important. It improves your bond with them, and encourages them to listen to you. It helps them to form relationships and to build self-esteem. The BasicsLike so many other skills, talking and listening can be improved with practice.Good communication with children is about:• Encouraging them to talk to you – and listening so they can tell

you how they feel;• Being able to really listen and respond in a sensitive way to all

kinds of things – not just nice things or good news, but also anger, embarrassment, sadness or fear;

• Focusing on body language and actions as well as words, and interpreting nonverbal forms of communication.

Some children need a lot of encouragement and positive feedback to get talking. Others will be desperate to talk to you when you’re busy doing something else. This might mean stopping what you’re doing and listening.Top tips for talking and listening• Set aside time for talking and listening to each other. In the car

is a great time as you have a captive audience. • Listen to your children when they want to talk, have strong

feelings or have a problem.• Be open to talking about all kinds of feelings, including anger,

joy, frustration, fear and anxiety. Talking about feeling angry is different from getting angry, though. Learning the difference is an important step for a child learning to communicate.

• When talking to your child, try to remember how it was when you were a child and how you were generally attracted to those people who really listened to you. After all, children think differently from grown-ups. There are a lot of things they don’t know and a lot of things they don’t have the words to talk about.

• Let your child finish talking and then respond. When listening, try not to jump in, cut your child off, or put words in your child’s mouth – even when your child says something ridiculous or wrong or is having trouble finding the words. Children appreciate this as much as grown-ups!

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• Use language that your children will understand. Sometimes we forget that children don’t ‘get’ everything.

• Watch your child’s facial expression and body language. Listening isn’t just about hearing words, but also trying to understand what’s behind those words.

• To let your child know you’re listening, and make sure you’ve really understood, repeat back what your child has said and make lots of eye contact.

• Show your interest by saying such things as, ‘Tell me more about ...’, ‘Really!’ and ‘Go on ...’. Ask children what they feel about the things they’re telling you about.

• Avoid criticism and blame. If you’re angry about something your child has done, try and explain why you want them not to do it again. Appeal to their sense of empathy.

• Work together to solve problems and conflicts.• Be honest with each other.If you talk and listen to your children from a very young age, you’ll all get into habits that will be very useful once they’re teenagers. An open relationship – where children feel comfortable talking about what they’ve been doing and with whom – will encourage children to tell you about the details of their life when they’re older.Retrieved from http://raisingchildren.net.au/articles/talking_and_listening.html August 15, 2016

CARPARK SAFETYUnfortunately, we find the need to remind parents again that there are children in our School carpark and we must be mindful when navigating the drop off and pick up zones and parking cars. We have had some very unsafe practices occurring:• Drivers on mobile phones whilst in the carpark;• Drivers performing u-turns in unsafe areas; • Drivers parking and leaving cars in the moving lanes; • Drivers driving down the wrong side of the road to get past

the queue. These careless behaviours are putting all children and staff in the carpark at considerable risk.All Saints staff are providing a service to parents by running the pick up zones assisting children into cars in a safe manner. We have processes in place to ensure that pick up in the afternoons is smooth and safe for all and we ask for your cooperation.

Michelle Leftwich, Assistant Head of Junior School (Years PP-2)

BADGES FOR GIVEATHONThanks to all the Year 6 students who contributed to last week’s Badge-making. You raised $88 for Giveathon. It’s great to see so many handmade designs. Well done students and thank you for your continued support!

Amani Sparks, Junior/Middle Art Teacher

JUNIOR SCHOOL SPORTSMASTERAPS ATHLETICS CARNIVAL The results from the APS Carnival last Thursday at Somerset College are listed below. Final placing 1st Coomera Anglican College 2428 2nd King’s Christian College 2374 3rd All Saints Anglican School 2331 4th Somerset College 2199 5th Emmanuel College 2171.5 6th Saint Stephen’s College 1964.5 7th AB Paterson College 19911.5 8th Trinity Lutheran College 1762.5Percentage placing1st Trinity Lutheran College 804.79 2nd Saint Stephen’s College 617.77 3rd Coomera Anglican College 611.59 4th Somerset College 587.97 5th Emmanuel College 580.61 6th A B Paterson College 495.21 7th All Saints Anglican School 488.68 8th King’s Christian College 465.49 The All Age Group also featured in the results as shown below:1st 12 Years Girls, 12 Years Boys 3rd 9 Years Boys, 10 Years Girls, 10 Years Boys 4th 11 Years Girls, 11 Years Boys 6th 9 Years Girls

The All Saints Age Champions were:1st Will Ashcroft 2nd Scarlett Terry, Max Allars, Gracie Simpson, Levi Ashcroft 3rd Adelaide Hooper.

Roger Matthsyz, Junior School Sportsmaster

PegasusThis is the last week for entries to this year’s Pegasus Creative Writing Competition. Entries must be received by 3:00pm, Thursday 25 August. Entry forms can be collected from the Junior School office.

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What can we recycle? All brands of old toothbrushes, toothpaste tubes and caps, floss containers and their outer packaging.

Why? Every year in Australia and New Zealand, over 30 million toothbrushes and 80 million toothpaste tubes* are thrown away.

For each approved item received, our school will be awarded points which can be redeemed for funds for the school. Colgate is awarding $1,000 to the school who recycles the most oral care waste by November 1, 2016 and we aim to be the winner!

Thank you for your participation.

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Middle School FROM THE HEAD OF MIDDLE SCHOOLEDUCATION SUPPORT IN THE MIDDLE SCHOOLIt is worth clearing up what seems to be a common misunderstanding amongst parents about student access to Educational Support in the Middle School. Educational Support is very much designed for students who require assistance in order to successfully negotiate the curriculum. These students are usually, in the first instance, flagged by the Core teacher, ascertained by the Education Support team, and then accepted into this program on a needs basis. Educational Support is thus not simply a ‘study lesson’ where students can opt out of a subject by way of receiving extra time and help on assignments. If your child requires assistance with time management, ‘chunking’ assignments into smaller, more manageable tasks, proofing drafts and so on, in addition to the significant support offered by Core teachers during class time for these express purposes, each year level team also provides extensive opportunities before, during and after school for students to receive such help. Information regarding the timing of these sessions is readily available from your child’s Core teacher. In addition, Mrs Jen Robin, one of our Educational Support staff, is available every lunch time (Mondays to Thursdays) in G1-R05 to support any child from any year level with their homework or assignments.

YEAR 7 LANGUAGE SELECTION: TERM 4In Terms 1-3 of this year, each Year 7 class has spent a full term studying each of the three Languages on offer at All Saints Anglican School: Chinese, Japanese and French. Very soon, students will take home a letter inviting them to select the Language they would like to study for Term 4 of this year, and for the full duration of Year 8. (Note: from Year 9 onwards, the study of Languages is an ‘elective’ option, rather than a compulsory course requirement). Please ensure the completed form is returned to your child’s Core Teacher by Thursday 25 August.

DATE CLAIMER: YEAR 7 FAMILY EVENINGTuesday 23 August is the date for the Year 7 Family Evening – a very special event in the All Saints Chapel whereby all Year 7 students and their families are invited to be part of a celebration of friendship and community. Please keep this evening free and refer to the letter that was sent home with your child this week. The evening will commence at 7:00pm.

YEAR 9 PARENT INFORMATION EVENINGA reminder about the upcoming Parent Information Evening on Wednesday 24 August which gives families valuable information about the process of selecting subjects for Year 10, 2017. There is no need to RSVP; however, we would very much welcome your company at this event as the information disseminated will be incredibly helpful by way of beginning preparations for the transition into the Senior School.

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTSFor a summary of this week’s results at the Gold Coast Eisteddfod, please see Mr Mason’s section. 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; mtrainor@asas.qld.edu.au.

Todd Harm, Head of Middle School

• Monday 22 August: APS Sports Training (3:30-4:45pm); Gold Coast Eisteddfod (Choir section) commences

• Tuesday 23 August: Year 7 Family Evening (7:00pm, Chapel)• Wednesday 24 August: Gold Coast Debating Grand Finals (Bond

University) 5:00pm; Year 9 into 10 Subject Selection Parent Information Evening (7:00pm, Nairn Theatre)

• Thursday 25 August: Pegasus Writing Competition: entries close• Friday 26 August: Gold Coast Show Holiday• Sunday 28 August: Year 7 Canberra Tour departs (Group 1: 7A,

7J, 7W) • Monday 29 August: Year 8/9 APS Summer Sports Training

(3:30-4:45pm)• Friday 2 September: APS Sports (Round 1 vs St Stephens); Year

7 Canberra Tour Group 1 returns • Sunday 4 September: Year 7 Canberra Tour departs (Group 2:

7C, 7K, 7L, 7R)

Middle School Calendar

REMEMBER TO RELAX!Have quiet time. Become more aware of yourself, others and your environment.Whilst there is no magic trick that makes you feel instantly relaxed or chilled out, there are small things you can do every day to become more calm and think more clearly. Becoming more aware of yourself, others and your environment means taking the time to engage in calm, peaceful moments and being mindful during those moments. Notice how your mind is perceiving and making sense of what surrounds you. Be aware of the information you are absorbing through all of your five senses (sight, sound, taste, smell and touch).Consider these two questions. Why is relaxation Important? How might relaxation help you personally?• Emotions such as stress and worry can drain us of energy and

affect our sleeping, eating and psychological health.• Being stressed or worried can make us feel sick or

uncomfortable which can affect how we perform.• Relaxation is an excellent way of gaining control over our

body, and it helps us to manage feelings and situations more effectively.

• Our body gives us clues about how we are feeling because it wants us to relax and feel strong.

• When our body moves from tension to relaxation, special chemicals such as endorphins, serotonin and dopamine are released. They help to make us feel happy and relaxed.

• We can choose how to deal with daily stressors – knowing how to relax our mind and body is a powerful tool and we can choose relaxation instead of unhelpful ways of coping (e.g. lashing out at others, yelling, giving up or running away).

Retrieved from www.pathwaysshrc.com.au

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PEGASUS Students in the Middle School are strongly encouraged to put their writing skills to the test and write either a Short Story or a Poem for submission into this year’s School-based writing competition, Pegasus. The theme for 2016 is ‘Memories’ and should provide a wonderful springboard for many original and creative responses. When we think of memories we often recall a cherished moment in time, perhaps in our childhood or special occasions spent with family and loved ones.Entry forms for the Pegasus School-based writing competition are available from the Middle School Office and entries close on Thursday 25 August at 3:00pm.

Julie Deane, Assistant Head of Middle School (Pastoral Care)

MR BOSWELL’S BRAIN BUSTER AND BRAIN TWISTERCongratulations are extended to Janea O’Donnell, Kento Seki, David Uptin, Marcus Ng, Andrew Zhou, Jin Yoo and Rhea Ng for applying a variety of strategies to successfully solve the Number One problem.• Last Week’s Brain Buster Solution: The most popular strategy was creating an alphanumeric grid where 1ab cde x 3 = abc de1 and applying the multiplication algorithm to produce the numbers 142 857 and 428 571. An algebraic solution, with a touch of mythology, assumed the first number as 100 000 + x and the second as 10x + 1 so that 3(100 000 + x) = 10x + 1. When expanded, balanced and solved, the same answer results.• This Week’s Brain Buster: ‘The Lightning Bolt’. While successful in winning the gold medal for the Men’s 100 Metre Sprint at Rio de Janeiro in the 2016 Olympic Games, Jamaica’s Usain Bolt failed to break his world record time of 9.58 seconds set in 2009. Using his world record time, what is his average speed in km/h for the distance, and estimate the length of his last stride as he crossed the finish line if he took 41 strides to complete the race?Creative Twisters were received from Jin Yoo, Nathalie Brown and David Uptin on the topic, ‘The Olympic Games’. David’s response included some literary gems for your enjoyment:

Set in the luxurious paradise of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the 2016 Olympic Games present a thoroughly exciting opportunity for Australia to show the world our sporting prowess. Ever since the first Olympics in ancient Greece, there has been a sense of competition that unites the world. The best sportspeople from all four corners of the globe have gathered at Peter Allen’s apparent favourite city to win as many medals as possible for their respective country. From Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, almost every country, including a refugee team, has sent their very best to contest for the chance of a medal.

• This Week’s Brain Twister: The topic for the 100 word challenge is ‘Success’.

Andrew Boswell, Director of Learning Enhancement

INTER-SCHOOL DEBATING Junior A Division ASAS 5 (Krystal Pericleous, Leah Humbert, Jessica Wood and Ally Shorter) will represent the Middle School in the Gold Coast Debating Competition Grand Final which will be held at Bond University next Wednesday 24 August. Senior B, Intermediate and Junior debates will begin at 5:00pm (and conclude by 6:00pm). After these everyone will watch the Open A (Year 12) Premier debate which will be followed by a brief supper and presentations of results and awards. All Saints will be represented in the Intermediate A and Junior A divisions and all debaters from the Middle School are encouraged to attend, if possible, and support their peers.

AB PATERSON PUBLIC SPEAKINGNow that Inter-School Debating is drawing to a close, many students who are interested in public speaking will appreciate information on the largest public speaking competition in the region which is held annually at AB Paterson College in October. The dates for this year’s competition are:Year 7• Tuesday 11 October: Heats• Wednesday 19 October: Finals Rounds Years 8 and 9• Thursday 13 October: Heats• Thursday 20 October: Finals RoundsPlease note that, this year, there is no clash with our Musical Showcase, which has prevented some students entering in the past. The entry fee is $6 per student which is payable to the School on registration. Permission notes for registration will be available from the Library and Year Level Co-ordinators next week. Please check the website for further details https://www.abpat.qld.edu.au/page/public-speaking

Jan Curran, Debating and Public Speaking Co-ordinator

PACER REBATEIn Weeks 8 and 9, students in Year 7 will be undertaking an education tour of the national capital. Students will be given the opportunity to participate in a variety of educational programs with a focus on Australia’s history, culture, heritage and democracy. The Australian Government recognises the importance of all young Australians being able to visit the national capital as part of their Civics and Citizenship education. To assist families in meeting the cost of the excursion the Australian Government is contributing funding of $60 per student under the Parliament and Civics Education Rebate programme towards those costs. The rebate is paid directly to the School upon completion of the excursion.The amount received from the PACER rebate has already been deducted from the cost of the Canberra Tour.

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SNOW SAFETY On the Canberra Tour we all take snow safety seriously. In preparation for the trip All Saints will talk students through the various safety aspects surrounding our day skiing. Once at Jindabyne the professionals at Action Learning Initiatives will also walk the students through the safety expectations again. Before we leave can you please ensure that your son or daughter has water-proof gloves and ski goggles as they will have a miserable time without them. All other ski equipment will be provided at Bungarra where we are staying.The School acknowledges that there is an inherent risk of personal injury including permanent disability and/or death in the physical activities that will be undertaken by the students and staff as part of this program. The School understands that whilst Action Learning Initiatives and its service providers attempt to minimise the risk of personal injury, incidents may still occur and all physical activities involve an element of risk. Risk Assessments for all activities that are conducted are available to the school via the Action Learning Initiatives web-site. Other safety information including the Alpine Responsibility Code and links to the Thredbo trail map and Snow Safe web-site are also available from their website through a student log-in. If you would like more information please visit www.action-learning.com.au and log in to the ‘Client Log-In’ page using the username: saints student and the password: ali283

Andrew Watkins, Year 7 Co-ordinator

THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH’S AWARD BRONZE LEVEL 2017Any students currently in Years 8, 9 or 10 wishing to join the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (new Bronze Level only) in 2017 are asked to attend an Information Evening on Tuesday 30 August from 6:00-7:30pm in the Middle School Lecture Theatre. Further queries can be directed to mbell@asas.qld.edu.au.

Melissa Bell, Duke of Edinburgh Co-ordinator

Pegasus 2016creative writing awards

Students are invitedto create an original poem or short story

based on the theme ‘Memories’.

Collect your entry formYears 2 - 6 from the Junior School Office Years 7 - 9 from the Middle School Office

Years 10 - 12 from the Senior School Office.

Entries close Thursday 25 August at 3:00pm.

2015 Winners

MEMORIES

Poetry• Overall: Scout Easson • Senior Gold: Chyden Cheng Silver: John Song Bronze: Lily Ramsay • Middle Gold: Bianca Zhang Silver: Connor Lu Bronze: Samuel Shaw• Junior Gold: Jasmine Hong Silver: Liam Hamley Bronze: Preston Dau

Prose (Short Story)• Overall: Isabella Paice-Whear • Senior Gold: Alanna Efstathis Silver: Phoebe Lee Bronze: Brenda Ngo • Middle Gold: Madeleine Stephens Silver: Michelle Ngo Bronze: Madeline Rorie• Junior Gold: Tess Cummins Silver: Jenny Cheng Bronze: Ellie McMahon

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Senior School FROM THE HEAD OF SENIOR SCHOOL • Wednesday 24 August: Gold Coast Debating Grand Finals

(Bond University) 5:00pm• Friday 26 August: Gold Coast Show Holiday• 29 August - 2 September: Year 11 Shutdown• Monday 29 August: Year 12 QCS Prep Day• August 30 and 31: QCS Test (Tuesday: WT/MC1 and

Wednesday: SRI/MC2)• Friday 2 September: APS Round 1• September 1-9: Year 12 Shutdown• September 5-8: Year 11 Leadership Camp• Friday 9 September: APS Round 2• Monday 12 September: Japan Tour departs (returns

September 25)• Thursday 15 September: Inter-House Gala Day• Friday 16 September: Home Economics Tour departs

(returns September 27)• Thursday 15 September: Term 3 ends

Senior School CalendarYEAR 10 SUBJECT SELECTION EVENING (FOR YEAR 11 2017) Thank you to the many parents who attended Tuesday’s Year 10 Subject Selection Information Evening. Thank you also Ms Deb Stacey and Ms Alison Weeks, for your informative presentations and to the many subject teachers in attendance.The presentation slides from the evening are now on the School’s student and parent portals.

DEBATING FINAL Congratulations to the Intermediate A team on reaching the Grand Final of the Gold Coast Secondary Schools Debating Competition (see details following). It would be wonderful to see a packed audience of All Saints parents and students to demonstrate our support for these talented debaters. Students are asked to please wear formal uniform on this special occasion. Thank you to Mrs Janelle Hennegan-Smith for again co-ordinating our debating season. All the very best to our debaters for an enjoyable evening of spirited competition.

DRAMA FESTIVAL SUCCESSOur Senior entry in the Gold Coast Drama Festival, The Dog Logs, was awarded Runner-up on Saturday evening. The play was directed by past student, Joel Berechree. Highly Commended acting certificates were awarded to five students and the entire cast was also awarded a Highly Commended certificate for their ensemble work. In addition, Bruno Masquelin, was awarded one of the Festival’s eight ‘Outstanding Actor’ awards. QCS TEST HOME STRETCHYear 12 students are nearing the end of their workshop programme, presented by specialist QCS staff, in preparation for the upcoming QCS Test. On Monday 29 August, from 10:30am, all Year 12 students will attend a special preparation session including bonding activities and a catered lunch. Students should wear their House shirts and all Year 12 are invited to attend even if they are not doing the QCS Test. It is anticipated that students will leave after the luncheon. Year 12 students will sit the QCS Test on Tuesday 30 August (Writing Task/MC1) and Wednesday 31 August (Short Response/MC2). Students must report to the CSI Lecture Theatre at 8:25 am each day in order to collect their equipment pack before moving to the HPE Centre. Year 12 students may dress in sports uniform or the Senior jersey for comfort during the test. Students must not leave the school premises between the morning and afternoon examinations.I join Ms Stacey and the staff in warmly congratulating Year 12 for the overall commitment they have displayed throughout the QCS preparation programme. We wish the Class of 2016 the best of luck as they face this considerable academic challenge.

YEAR 11 AND 12 ASSESSMENT BLOCKSThe Year 11 Assessment Block starts on Monday 29 August and ends on Friday 2 September. Students must be at School by 12:00pm on Friday for Sport. On Monday 5 September, Year 11 will depart for their Leadership Camp. The Year 12 Assessment Block starts on Thursday 1 September and ends on Friday 9 September. For those involved, sporting commitments must be honoured on Friday 2 and Friday 9 September.The conditions for assessment this term are the same as those in Semester One. There are no formal classes for Year 11 and 12 students during the Assessment Block, as they are expected to sit for formal assessment here at School, and maintain their study programme, working on assignments either at home or at School. As always the School Library will remain open during this week and there will be a number of Senior School staff available for assistance. Students with relatively few assessments during this period are advised to arrange extra time for work experience and traineeships wherever appropriate.A copy of the assessment timetable and assignment deadlines can be found on the School’s student and parent portals.As always, Year 11 and 12 students who are on campus for assessments should be conscientious and show consideration for assessments that are underway and classes that may be in session. When students come to School for study, assignment work or assessments they are expected to be correctly dressed in normal day uniform whilst on campus and are requested to change into neat, casual clothes, on leaving, if they do not intend to go directly home from School. It is not appropriate for students to wear School uniform in public places during school hours. For your information, please note that the bus timetables can be found on the internet at www.transinfo.qld.gov.

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Action Tip of the Week

WASTE NOT, WANT NOT! The Gold Coast City Council currently provides a ‘green waste’ bin that collects grass clippings, palm fronds, prunings, weeds, leaves and small branches. There is a small cost of having your green waste collected fortnightly ($1 per week). We urge you, if you do not have a green waste bin, to request one as they are beneficial in reducing your general waste significantly, especially if you empty your lawn clippings into your general waste bin. However, food and other compostable waste (organic waste) represent more than half of the weight in our residential waste bin. To reduce the amount of food products that end up in landfill, the SAS at All Saints urge all households to create a ‘compost bin’. Although a compost bin only takes fruits and vegetables, it will reduce your addition to landfill and your overall greenhouse emissions. Currently the GCCC are trialing a food waste collection system within selected suburbs and food waste producing businesses and if trialling is successful, the option of a city wide organics collection (green waste and food waste) service may be feasible by 2020. This programme is similar to the award winning Lismore City Council and Northern Rivers Waste that collects fruit and vegetable scraps, grass clippings and leaves, pruned garden waste, twigs and small branches, soiled paper/cardboard, i.e. pizza boxes and paper towels, meat and fish, pasta, bread and rice and finally shredded paper. The outcome is beautiful compost that can be used on the garden.

Erin Merrin, SAS Committee

SUSTAINABILITY

POLICIES ON UNIFORMAll Senior School students and parents are expected to be aware of the School policies (as listed in the Student Diary) and to support the School by adhering to these policies at all times. It is essential the Senior School students provide the best possible role model by clearly displaying the values and characteristics we espouse. It is important that we maintain our high standards. I congratulate the vast majority of families for their support in this area. Unfortunately, a number of students are creating unnecessary tension in the Senior School by their failure to support our uniform standards. I wish to particularly draw your attention to the following policies:Uniform: • Jewellery is not to be worn with the School uniform. Girls

may wear either a plain gold or silver single stud or single sleeper in the lobe of the ear.

• Make-up and nail polish are not allowed.• Skirts are to be near knee length.• Sports uniform is only to be worn to and from School on

sports and Sports Carnival days. • Sports shoes should only include colours that compliment

the sports uniform (white, blue or grey).Hair: • Hair will be kept clean, neat and tidy; it must be a single

natural colour and the style should not be attention-seeking. It should be of a consistent length with no shaven sides or undercuts.

• Hair should not come over the eyes at any time and accessories are not appropriate.

• Boys’ hair should also be clear of the collar. • Girls’ hair which is long enough to be secured should be

tied back using blue school ribbons. • Boys must be clean shaven.I ask for your co-operation in complying with these basic expectations, and thank you for your support in continuing to make our Senior School an enjoyable place to learn and teach.

WISE WORDS ON MANNERS Rudeness is a weak person’s imitation of strength. - Eric Hoffer

Steve Wright, Head of Senior School

NATIONAL YOUTH SCIENCE FORUMDaniel Jones and William Choy (Year 11), have been chosen by Rotary from a strong field of candidates to represent All Saints at the National Youth Science Forum at the Australian National University in Canberra in January 2017.

THE 2016 PETER DOHERTY AWARDBella Zhong (Year 12) has been awarded The 2016 Peter Doherty Award for her outstanding achievements in STEM. The award was announced by the Honourable Kate Jones MP, Minister for Education. The value of the award is $5000.

QUT VICE-CHANCELLOR’S STEM CAMPDue to her outstanding academic achievement and passion in the field of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, Sharwel Lei (Year 11) has been accepted into the QUT Vice-Chancellor’s STEM camp. Sharwel will join a select group of high achieving students from around Queensland in a five day camp that will provide her with engaging and inspirational research experiences in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. Sharwel will get a taste of first-year university life and work together with other year 11 students, as well as academics and QUT students, in an intensive and hands-on research project.

Mark David-Tooze, Head of Science (Years 10-12)

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SUCCESS IN LANGUAGE COMPETITION FOR ALL SAINTSThe 2016 MLTAQ Speech Contest was a resounding success for All Saints with students claiming First Place in at least two Year Levels per Language and in many others placing or being Highly Commended (see results below). I would like to say a big thank you to all the students who took part, and to the Language staff (teachers and assistants) for their involvement in coaching the students for the competition. Finally, I would also like to express my gratitude to parents who gave up part of their weekend to drive to Griffith University and made sure their children were on time and in the best possible conditions to compete. This obviously worked.Results:Chinese• Angelina Lane (Year 7): First place• Momo Sugiyama (Year 8): Highly Commended• Janea O’Donnell (Year 9): First place • Soobin Won (Year 10): First place • Han Cao (Year 11): Highly Commended• Briana Hitchcock (Year 12): 2nd place• Eddie Tark (Year 12): First place French• Georgia Ogge (Year 5): 3rd place• Jin Yoo (Year 7): 2nd place• Taylor Timpani (Year 8): Highly Commended• Liam Smith (Year 9): First place• Jon Cornish (Year 10): First place• Olivia Broadley (Year 10): 2nd place• Cheyenne Apap (Year 10): Highly CommendedJapanese• Sota Kodo (Year 4): Year 4/5 combined background speaker

division, 2nd place • Kento Seki (Year 8): Year 8 background speaker division, First

place• Jessica Wood (Year 8): 3rd place• Victoria Ten (Year 9): 3rd place• Belinda Ho (Year 10): First place• Felicity So (Year 11): 3rd place. Felicity was also a State

Competition finalist.• Ben Lu (Year 12): First place. Ben won at the State

Competition and became the Year 12 State Champion.

ALLIANCE FRANÇAISE DE BRISBANE POETRY COMPETITIONOn Monday 29 August, students of French in Years 6-10 will take part in the Alliance Française poetry competition. Students will recite a French poem in front of an external jury. All Saints is hosting the Gold Coast leg of the competition (which is also held in Brisbane), welcoming more than 100 other students from other schools. The preparation for this competition gives teachers great opportunities to discuss and work on the French pronunciation system and after their initial surprise, the vast majority of students are warming up to the idea. Their efforts are superb.

Jerome Richalot, Head of Languages

GOLD COAST DEBATING COMPETITION GRAND FINALThe finals of the Gold Coast Debating Competition will be held next Wednesday 24 August at Bond University. We are immensely proud of our Year 10 team: Jon Cornish, Reece Hopley, Fenlan Miller, Kelvin Nakahashi and Adam Smith, who will debate AB Paterson College in the Intermediate A Grand Final. The team will receive their topic at 3:30pm and the debate will begin promptly at 5:00pm. The Open A Debate will commence at 6:30pm and be followed by a light supper with presentations to conclude. It is an engaging evening showcasing the Gold Coast’s best student orators. Spectators are welcome to attend to support our finalists; however, could you please advise of your intentions for catering purposes by email to jhennegansmith@asas.qld.edu.au. We are looking forward to a great evening of spirited debating!

Janelle Hennegan-Smith, Senior School Debating Co-ordinator

FROM THE DIRECTOR OF CAREERS & VETCAREERS CALENDAR• Sunday 21 August: UQ Pharmacy Experience Day; UQ Open Day,

Gatton• Tuesday 23 August: SCU Careers in Health Day• Thursday 25 August: Griffith University Year 12 Parent Evening• Saturday 27 August: QUT Careers in Visual Art Workshop, 2:00pm• Thursday 1 September: SCU Parent Information Evening• Wednesday 7 September: Closing date Southern Cross University

STAR Entry Scheme• Friday 9 September: Closing date QUT Creative Industries Additional

Requirements• Friday 30 September: QTAC on time applications due; Closing date

Griffith Early Admissions Scheme• Friday 7 October: Closing date Griffith University Academic

Excellence Bursary• Sunday 9 October: Closing date SCU Head-Start Programme• Saturday 15 October: Closing date Griffith GUESTS Programme• Friday 28 October: Closing date TAFE VET in Schools 2017

applications• Monday 31 October: Closing date UQ Enhanced Studies Programme• Thursday 8 December: Final date to submit documentation to QTAC

for major offer round• Saturday 17 December: OP and Schools Results available online at

Student Connect• Monday 19 December: QCE and Senior Statements arrive in post• Wednesday 28 December: QTAC Selection Ranks available via QTAC

applications• Monday 9 January: Final date for QTAC changes for major offer

round• Monday 16 January: QTAC Major Offer Round for Semester 1 2017

Alison Weeks, Director of Careers and VET

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Performing ArtsFROM THE DIRECTOR OF PERFORMING ARTSGOLD COAST EISTEDDFOD RESULTSIt’s Band and Instrumental ensembles at the Eisteddfod this week and it has been a pretty successful week. Here are the results:• Senior Percussion Ensemble: First place (Secondary School

Instrument Ensemble Years 7-12)• Copland Concert Band: First place (Primary School Concert

Band – B Grade)• Senior Percussion Ensemble: First place (Secondary School

Percussion Ensembles)• Malcolm Arnold Wind Ensemble: First place (Secondary

School Concert Band – A Grade)• Year 8/9 Percussion Ensemble: 2nd place (Secondary School

Percussion Ensembles)• Junior Clarinet Ensemble: 3rd place (Primary School Age

Instrument Ensemble Years 1-6)• Senior Flute Ensemble: 3rd place (Secondary School

Instrument Ensemble Years 7-12)• Year 5 Super Band: Very Highly Commended (Novice Band

or Orchestra – Years 1-6)• Trumpet Consort: Very Highly Commended (Secondary

School Instrument Ensemble Years 7-12)• Junior Flute Ensemble: Highly Commended (Primary School

Age Instrument Ensemble Years 1-6)• Grainger Wind Ensemble: First Place (Secondary School

Concert Band – C Grade)More importantly, all of our ensembles (whether placed or not) performed very well and were a credit to the School, their parents and the teachers. It’s always pleasing when an adjudicator approaches an All Saints teacher and says: “Your students played very well and they behaved superbly, with excellent audience etiquette while listening to other schools”. This happened again this year and for me it is more important than winning any trophy. Well done, students!As the Big Bands are competing on Friday, the results for these ensembles will be in the next Saints Alive.

THANK YOU TEACHERS/CONDUCTORSMrs Chantelle Flint’s report on the recent success in the Gold Coast Drama Festival follows, however, I would like to add my congratulations to the Seniors on their success. I would also like to thank the Drama teachers: Mrs Chantelle Flint, Mr Will Horan and Miss Melissa Dorge for the many, many hours they have put into assisting the students get the plays to this level. The students are fortunate to have passionate teachers who go way beyond the call of duty to extend them.I would also like to thank all of the conductors who have diligently prepared bands, orchestras, choirs and ensembles for the Eisteddfod: Mr Nigel Bardsley, Mrs Lisa Mason, Mr Alex Fletcher, Mr Bob Evans, Mrs Joanna Sullivan, Ms Noelle McAlister, Mr Jared Harford, Mr John Coulton, Mr Michael Askill, Ms Gaynor Morgan and Mrs Kellie Wilson.

Scott Mason, Director of Performing Arts

• Monday 22 August: Gold Coast Eisteddfod (Vocal Choirs)• Tuesday 23 August: Gold Coast Eisteddfod (Vocal Choirs)• Wednesday 24 August: Gold Coast Eisteddfod (Vocal Choirs)• Thursday 25 August: Gold Coast Eisteddfod (Vocal Choirs)• Friday 26 August: Middle School Piano rehearsal (Years 7-9

exam students), Hollaway Music Centre (Choral/Orchestral Room), 9:00am-5:00pm

• Wednesday 31 August: Years 8-10 Drama Presentation, Nairn Theatre

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GOLD COAST DRAMA FESTIVALCongratulations Seniors - Runners Up!Our Senior entry, The Dog Logs, was awarded Runners Up at the Senior Division of the Gold Coast Drama Festival last Saturday night. The play was directed by past student, Joel Berechree; was technically supported by Ryan Werda, and included on stage, Alex Campbell, Sebastian De Viana, Layla Everstets, Grady Ferricks-Rosevear, Eloise Georges-Payet, Bruno Masquelin, Kyle Moreau-Staerk, Elsa Mullins, Kirsty Pinnell and Lucy Reed. Highly Commended acting certificates were awarded to Alex Campbell, Layla Everstets, Kirsty Pinnell, Eloise Georges-Payet and Bruno Masquelin and the entire cast was also awarded a Highly Commended certificate for their ensemble work. In addition, Bruno Masquelin was awarded one of the Festival’s eight ‘Outstanding Actor’ awards. Congratulations, Seniors!Tonight, our Intermediate actors, Lily Collins, Jon Cornish, Alex Clarey, Mary Kate Hannagan, Angus Reardon, Adam Smith and Maddie Stephens, will present Scattered Lives at Trinity Lutheran College (Primary campus). Directed by two Year 11 students, Emily Brieger and Olivia Page, and technically supported by Riley Mackay, Scattered Lives is a play based on the stories on the thousands of people who seek refuge in Australia each year. Told first hand from the perspectives of asylum seekers, this piece ventures into the untold stories from the 1950’s to the present day. Good luck, Inters!A huge thank you also to our wonderful Nairn Theatre team; Mr Will Horan, Miss Mel Dorge, Mrs Jane Campbell, Mr Gavin Jones and Mr Matthew Dean for their brilliant support of all of our entries again this year.

Chantelle Flint, Head of Drama

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Sports & ActivitiesFROM THE DIRECTOR OF SPORTS & ACTIVITIESAPS SUMMER SPORTAfter playing two trial rounds, the Summer APS Sport season begins on Friday 2 September with games against St Stephen’s College. Details of weekly fixtures are emailed to each student, displayed on noticeboards around the School and are also available on the School’s Sport Web Page. Students should make sure that they know where and when their team is meeting each week.Year 12 students who have opted to be involved in Summer Sport are reminded that they are now committed to train each week and attend matches every Friday. Year 12 students who have opted out of APS Sport must leave the School site at 12:00pm each Friday.

TERM 3 SPORT DATESWeek 7• Monday 22 August: Middle School Sports Training, 3:30-

4:45pm• Wednesday 24 August: Senior School Sports Training,

3:30pm–4:45pm• Friday 26 August: Gold Coast Show HolidayWeek 8 (Year 7A/J/W Canberra Tour; Year 11 Shutdown; Year 12 QCS/Shutdown)• Monday 29 August: Middle School Sports Training, 3:30-

4:45pm• Wednesday 31 August: No Senior School Sports Training • Friday 2 September: Summer Sport, Round 1 vs St

Stephen’s CollegeWeek 9 (Year 7C/K/L/R Canberra Tour; Year 11 Camp; Year 12 Shutdown)• Monday 5 September: Middle School Sports Training, 3:30-

4:45pm• Tuesday 6 September: Regional Athletics Day #1• Wednesday 7 September: Regional Athletics Day #2• Wednesday 7 September: No Senior School Sports Training• Friday 9 September: Summer Sport, Round 2 vs Somerset

College Week 10• Monday 12 September : No Middle School Sports Training• Wednesday 14 September: No Senior School Sports Training• Thursday 15 September: Senior School Gala Day, all day

ASAS SPORT WEB PAGEThe Sport Web page can be found by clicking HERE.

Fergus Leslie, Director of Sport (Years 7-12)

CHAPLAINCY MATTERSHAPPENING! AND CHRISTIANITY AT ALL SAINTSTwo weeks ago saw our second Happening! weekend take place at All Saints. Happening! is a Christian weekend experience run by students for students in the Senior School. It is an interesting weekend in that Happeners are asked not to share what takes place on the weekend for no other reason than that it spoils the experience for future Happeners.Of course this makes it difficult, in the initial stages of establishment of the programme, because it invites people into the unknown, and few actually have that courage especially in the midst of a busy school term.Nevertheless, for those who accepted the challenge the weekend proved to be a delightful adventure of fun, engaging activities, talks and relationship building. Freshly baked cookies by Mr Wallas and absolutely delicious food throughout the weekend provided by Lyn Barker added the final touch which prompted students to comment that it had been a deeply moving experience in which they had learnt much about themselves, the Christian faith, and other students, whilst having the best food and loads of fun.One of the interesting aspects of the weekend was the opportunity for students to ask questions about Christianity. The thoughtful quality of questions asked impressed the chaplaincy team and other adults who attended. It also revealed a dearth of understanding about Christianity which has been noticed by the Chaplaincy team, and borne out in a recent Chaplain’s day held before a Conference organised by Anglican Schools Australia in Adelaide last week.In an attempt to be inclusive of all faith backgrounds, or none at all, it seems that the emphasis on values-based education has precluded any robust understanding of the Christian faith beyond a simplistic view often relegated to primary school. Informal surveys of some Senior School classes reveal that what many students think that Christians believe about God and Christianity is precisely what most Christians don’t actually believe. In an attempt to redress this misconception, we have invited Mr Graham Leo, retired head of Emmanuel College, to present a fortnightly lunchtime course entitled: ‘Reasons to Believe’. Our first two sessions were well received with animated debate and discussion which is precisely what is required in order to foster a more accurate understanding of Christianity in a school which subscribes to the philosophy of living, as well as teaching, the Gospel.The Anglican way balks at aggressive evangelism seeking rather to inform and offer the opportunity for hearers to make a personal choice should they wish to. Our Monday and Wednesday morning groups are an ideal place for this kind of discussion to unfold. Christian Living classes and Chapels are evolving into a more authentic expression of the faith. Rightly, Christianity needs to be presented in a way which rectifies many prevailing inaccuracies, and a review of our curriculum is, and has been taking place over the past two years to meet this challenge. Such change takes care to respectfully acknowledge the plethora of other belief systems which grace our school daily without compromising the very tenets on which our school’s philosophy and practice is founded.We have already begun preparation for Happening #3 which will take place early next year, and we hope that more students will find the courage to participate on what we promise will be a well-worthwhile, even life-changing experience.

Be blessed.Mother Ann, School Chaplain

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Parents & FriendsYEAR 12 DATE CLAIMERSYear 12 Parent Coffee MorningWe welcome all our lovely parents to a coffee morning. Great time to talk ‘Formal’ and ‘Graduation’ and all our worries about ‘Schoolies’. Please come along!Date: Friday 14 October Time: 8:30amVenue: The Lott Espresso Bar, Ron Penhaligon Way, Robina

All Saints 2016 Year 12 Parent Cocktail Evening Cocktail style evening with canapes, walk and fork selection and cheese platters being served throughout the evening. Drinks can be purchased at the cash bar.Date: Saturday 12 November Time: 6:45pmVenue: Bond University in the Gregor Heiner FoyerTickets: $61.00 per person - on sale now!Ticket sales close: Friday 4 NovemberTo book, please visit: https://www.trybooking.com/MGJJ This is a pre-paid function so get online and purchase your tickets now. Be sure to spread the word amongst our parents too, as we would hate for anyone to miss out.Please Note: This function is for parents (and partners) of the All Saints Class of 2016 students only.

Tunnel of Love - Year 12 Parent Lunch This is an open invitation to all family and friends of Year 12 students who would like to come and have some lunch after what is sure to be a very emotional Tunnel of Love.Date: Thursday 17 NovemberTime: 12:30pmVenue: Signatures function room, Lakelands Golf Course, Gooding Drive, MerrimacLakelands have arranged a short lunch menu which can be ordered and paid for separately at the bar. Very easy!Please RSVP with the number of your family and friends that will be coming along and pass the word around to all the Year 12 parents.

Renee Nelson, Year 12 Co-ordinator

Join us on Facebook: ‘ASAS Class of 2016’For any questions, please contact:• Renee Nelson: 0417307901• Tina Summers: 0403 095 392• Jennifer Goostrey: 0438 740 505• Donelle Coulter: 0429 917 517• Glenda Robinson: 0405 655 515• Louise Pase: 0407 751 578Class of 2016

Pegasus 2016creative writing awards

Students are invitedto create an original poem or short story

based on the theme ‘Memories’.

Collect your entry formYears 2 - 6 from the Junior School Office Years 7 - 9 from the Middle School Office

Years 10 - 12 from the Senior School Office.

Entries close Thursday 25 August at 3:00pm.

2015 Winners

MEMORIES

Poetry• Overall: Scout Easson • Senior Gold: Chyden Cheng Silver: John Song Bronze: Lily Ramsay • Middle Gold: Bianca Zhang Silver: Connor Lu Bronze: Samuel Shaw• Junior Gold: Jasmine Hong Silver: Liam Hamley Bronze: Preston Dau

Prose (Short Story)• Overall: Isabella Paice-Whear • Senior Gold: Alanna Efstathis Silver: Phoebe Lee Bronze: Brenda Ngo • Middle Gold: Madeleine Stephens Silver: Michelle Ngo Bronze: Madeline Rorie• Junior Gold: Tess Cummins Silver: Jenny Cheng Bronze: Ellie McMahon