Vol. 49 No. 17 13 November 2015

A significant event on the calendar of any College is the Annual Awards Evening. On Friday evening, November 6, over 500 guests joined with the College staff in recognising a range of student achievements for the year. In total, some 195 boys made their way up on to the stage to receive their awards, many of them doubling up across a number of areas.

The Annual Awards Evening celebrates sporting, cultural, arts, and academic success as well as acknowledging good conduct and Marist spirit through the Homeroom awards. The evening compered by Mr Andrew Dorahy also includes the Principal’s Annual Report as well as rousing performances from the College bands and Drama students. Special guests, who assisted in presenting awards on the evening included Mr Bill Dixon (Executive Director, Catholic Education Services), Mr Diarmuid O’Riordan (Assistant Executive Director, Catholic Education Services), Br Neville Solomon (Regional Director Marist Schools Australia) Mr Rob Pyne (Member for Cairns), and Mr Bob Manning (Mayor of Cairns).

The pinnacle of the evening is the presenting of the College’s Major Awards. These prestigious awards recognise the significant contribution of students to various areas of College life.

The 2015 recipients were:

The Lionel Williamson Award for Initiative and Service Adam Sederkenny

The Lou Piccone Prize for General Proficiency Luke Chapman

The Matthew-John Mauro Award for Outstanding Effort Oscar Perry

The Good Conduct Medal George Druery

The Bishop’s Prize for Christian Leadership Samuel Treston

College Dux Rohan Olufson

Champagnat Award for Outstanding Contribution to College Life

Andrew O’Sullivan

The evening concluded with a blessing from Fr Laurie followed by the Year 12 cohort of 2015 singing the great Marian hymn, Sub Tuum.

The College congratulates all students who received awards at the Annual Awards Evening.

ANNUAL AWARDS EVENING

Junior Dux - Jesse Hyden with Mr Neil Gregory, Head of Year 10

College Dux for 2015, Rohan Olufson with Br Darren

Champagnat Award Recipient - Andrew O'Sullivan

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

George TaifalosYear 7

Silver Medal in Champion Surf Lifesaving

College CAlendArFriday 20 November Year 12 Graduation Day 10.00am Graduation Mass 11.00am Morning Tea 11.45am Graduation Assembly 6.30pm Graduation Dinner

Thursday 26 November Year 11 - Classes finish

Friday 27 November Year 10 Mass & Luncheon 12 noon - Lennon Hall Years 7-9 Advent Liturgy 2.30pm Years 7-10 Classes Finish

Kai StuchberyYear 9

Selected in the Peninsula U14 Cricket team and CFN U15 Cricket team

2016 Term Dates

Term 1College Office opens Monday 18 JanuaryYear 7 Boarders in Residence Sunday 24 JanuaryYear 7 Boys commence 8.35am Monday 25 JanuaryAll Boarders in Residence Tuesday 26 JanuaryYears 8 -12 commence 8.35am Wednesday 27 JanuaryLast day Term 1 Wednesday 23 March

Term 2Boarders in Residence Monday 11 AprilClasses resume Tuesday 12 AprilLast day Term 2 Wednesday 22 June

Term 3Boarders in Residence Monday 11 JulyClasses resume Tuesday 12 JulyLast day Term 3 Thursday 15 September

Term 4Boarders in Residence Monday 3 OctoberClasses resume Tuesday 4 OctoberStudent Free Day Monday 17 OctoberYear 12 Graduation Day Friday 18 NovemberYear 11 concludes Thursday 24 NovemberYears 7–10 Last day Term 4 Friday 25 November

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR 2017The College offers two Academic scholarships for students entering Year 7 and Year 11 in 2017. These scholarships are awarded on the basis of a competitive test which is independently set and marked by the Australia Council for Education Research (ACER).The Scholarship exam for 2017 will be held on Saturday 27 February, 2016. The closing date for applications to sit the exam is Monday 8 February, 2016. For further information on Scholarships please contact the Enrolment Secretary. Registration for these scholarships can be made on the College Website at www. sac.qld.edu.au. Go to the Enrolment tab and click onto the Bursaries and Financial Assistance heading.

Thomas WestYear 9

Selected in the CFN U15 Cricket team

Patrick MooreYear 11

Selected for the National Youth Science Forum in

2016

Kento MooteYear 7

Selected in Qld Country Surf Lifesaving team

Zachary TabuaiYear 7

Selected in Qld Country Surf Lifesaving team

and U13 Age Champion

Felix GrafYear 8

Gold Medal in the 2km Beach Run at Nth Qld Surf Lifesaving Championships

Jack McMenaminYear 11

Selected in Qld Country Surf Lifesaving team

Lachlan PatersonYear 11

Selected in Qld Country Surf Lifesaving team

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Dear Members of the Saints Community,

I wanted to share with you an excerpt from the majority of my speech from the Annual Awards Evening last Friday:

Wasn’t it wonderful to see the first woman jockey win the Melbourne Cup this week after 150 years of racing in this country. We can learn something from the remarkable story of Michelle Payne. Her win last week took her to the summit of her chosen career and it appears that her character formation is a critical factor.

Michelle is the youngest of ten children to Paddy and Mary. Her brother, Stevie, who has downs syndrome, is her strapper.

What a remarkable story and yet it is so ordinary. The same story is within our grasp - it could be the story of any of our students…..to achieve a long held dream.

This simple young woman from an ordinary Australian family is an outstanding role model to our boys. It appears she has combined natural talent, hard work, grit and determination to fulfil her dream. Her character has been shaped by her circumstances and those around her. This strength has served her well.

What do you think sustained her through her life from age 5 to age 29? I would say it was her dream – she has had an aim, a focus and direction. The power of this cannot be underestimated. I ask our students here: what is your dream? Do you have an aim, a vision of what you want to achieve in life? Have you got short term goals that create your pathway to this dream? I challenge you to find the dream within. It is the doorway to your future! We all have it within us to have an aim that we believe in deeply - something that we are passionate about and motivates us. Having this will guide you through thick and thin; it will sustain you in the most difficult of times; and it will shape your priorities and decisions! It gives you the power to overcome the odds!

I ask you to take a moment to think about the significant people in your life. Who has given you a break this year? Who has believed in you? There could be a number. I assume your parents and family. Perhaps somebody you least expected has had an impact? You may have been surprised by the care and support of an unlikely person? It could be a peer or an adult who has extended their hand in some way and connected with you.

From my point of view, tonight is more a celebration about character, of who we are, then just about success and achievement. Sure, we will proudly hand over the awards and gladly acknowledge the great feats of many boys. That is so important to do. However, I am drawing our attention to what has really happened to achieve these feats and awards - it involves difficult times, it involves determination and hard work; we are

supported through this by other people and when we doubt ourselves others step in and help us believe in ourselves.

So as you walk across the stage to receive your award be aware of the people who have walked with you this year. As you walk across the stage, be proud but humble. I say humble because “where did you get your talent from”? I believe strongly that GOD provides us with gifts and talents to enjoy and to help us to grow as a person. Our responsibility is to take up these gifts and use them creatively and share them with others for their benefit too. So, be mindful that God has provided the talents that you are being recognised for and you have co-operated with God by using these talents.

I also acknowledge those who may not have achieved what they wanted this year or who struggle to achieve in the same way. Remember that some of the greatest people in the history of the world didn’t do so well at school but by sticking to their dream and sheer persistence achieved remarkable feats that have impacted on the lives of so many. I think of some of the great minds such as Albert Einstein, recognised as one of the greatest scientists of the 20th Century, who didn’t speak for the first three years of his life and his performance at school could best be described as ‘mediocre’. What about Marcellin Champagnat? He had little education and was going to be kicked out of the seminary where he was training to be a priest but with determination, hard work, persistence and with the help of God brought to life his passion and vision of starting the Marist order.

If you remember nothing else from what I have said tonight remember this: if you don’t have an AIM you won’t hit your TARGET! Like that remarkable young woman, Michelle Payne, who reached her childhood goal at the age of 29 this week in Melbourne, remember to dream - it is the doorway to your future!

With best wishes,

Br Darren BurgePrincipal

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86TH ANNUAL AWARDS EVENING

Bishop's Prize for Christian Leadership Samuel Treston

Good Conduct Medal George Druery

Sam Pappalardo Memorial Bursary for Effort and Achievement in Year 10

Lachlan Doyle

Graeme Cruden Prize for Senior Mathematics Rohan Olufson

Year 8 Student of the Year Gabriel Brown

Excellent Contribution to the Arts, Junior Adam Dobson

Year 7 Student of the Year Sebastian Crookes

Brother Leonidas Memorial Award for Christian Leadership in Junior School

Hamish Doye

Old Boys' Prize for All Round Effort and Achievement Oliver Koch

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86TH ANNUAL AWARDS EVENING

Lionel Williamson Award for Initiative & Service

Adam Sederkenny

Lou Piccone Prize for General ProficiencyLuke Chapman

Matthew-John Mauro Award for Outstanding Effort by a Senior Student

Oscar Perry

Junior Orator of the Year Jack McHenry

Laurie Blampied Memorial Trophy for Senior Orator

Luke Chapman

Film Maker of the Year Reuben Nutt

Musician of the Year Haydon Fanning

Outstanding Contribution to the Arts Connor Spannenburg

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deputy principal - pastoral

A Strong FiniSh

As the year draws to a close there is no winding down phase at Saints. Teachers are aware that at Saints we teach and assess through to the final bell. The boys know that the College’s expectation regarding application, behaviour, uniforms and grooming and assessment never waivers. Part of building resilience is to see things through to the finish and this applies to the Saints boys' academic year. I ask that all parents reinforce this message at home.

Are You LeAving SAintS?Thankfully, apart from our senior cohort, we do not farewell many students each year. However, we are aware that family situations may change that require students to move to another College to complete their education. If this is your reality please contact the College Office as soon as possible to ensure that all exit requirements are fulfilled and to give the Saints community time to farewell your son in a proper fashion.Terry McDonoughDeputy Principal (Pastoral)

Are Your ContACt DetAils Current?

HAve You MoveD reCentlY?Are Your son's MeDiCAl DetAils Current?

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

remembrAnce DAY trADition

Why is this day special to Australians?At 11am on 11 November 1918 the guns of the Western Front fell silent after more than four years continuous warfare. The allied armies had driven the German invaders back, having inflicted heavy defeats upon them over the preceding four months. In November the Germans called for an armistice (suspension of fighting) in order to secure a peace settlement. They accepted allied terms that amounted to unconditional surrender.

The 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month attained a special significance in the post-war years. The allied nations chose this day and time for the commemoration of their war dead.

After the end of the Second World War, the Australian and British Governments changed the name to Remembrance Day. Armistice Day was no longer an appropriate title for a day which would commemorate all war dead.

Remembrance Day ceremonies are conducted simultaneously in towns and cities all over the country, urging all Australians to observe one minute's silence at 11 am on 11 November each year to remember those who died or suffered for Australia's cause in all wars and armed conflicts.

On this special day, the College observed a minute silence while Saints 2016 College Captain, Nathan Geno and Vice-Captain Jack McMenamin laid a wreath at the RSL Cenotaph. Connor Wright sang the National Anthem. The very wet conditions did not dampen the spirit of the crowd.

remembrance day

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orientation day

YeAr 7 2016 orIenTATIon dAYIt was with a mix of nerves and excitement that the future year 7 students entered the College for the first time on Thursday 12 November. Many schools from the district and beyond were represented as the boys proudly entered the gates in their Year 6 uniforms. Nerves were quickly settled as the young men were introduced to the senior leaders of 2016. They shook hands with Brother Darren and had their photo taken. Still a little unsure the boys were then lead by the senior leaders to McLaughlin Theatre where many introductions were made.

The first activity for the day was a College tour lead by the Prefects. Each senior leader lead a group of 12 students around the College taking in all the wonderful facilities. After morning tea at Tolle’s the activities really hotted up with half of the group heading off to science to complete an experiment and the other half staying in Lennon Hall to do some more energetic activities.

Science was a real eye opener for the Year 6 boys. Their first task was to learn some animal biology and experience the dissection of a rat. Strong stomachs were the order of the day for this activity. Following the dissection the boys got to do what all boys love to do and that is to blow something up. Science was a real treat for this group and a clear popular choice of subject in 2016. I would like to thank the science staff for the organisation and professionalism they brought to this awesome experience for the boys.

The PE staff were in charge of the other group, which started off with a fun warm up game of name change tiggy. This really got the boys' hearts pumping. Following this were a number of games including, human knot, human carry and captain’s call which were a heap of fun and a great opportunity for boys to start getting to know each other. The boys were deliberately placed into groups that comprised of different schools to avoid boys grouping with their mates and allowing them to mingle more effectively. Following these activity rotations, the boys headed back to Tolle’s to indulge in lunch and conversation with their new found mates. After a delicious lunch provided by the wonderful kitchen staff it was off to the opposite rotation of activities.

The boys finished the day by heading off to the Chapel for a final gathering and a small liturgy. The air-conditioned space in the Chapel was welcome relief after the excitement of the day. The Chapel gathering also allowed a final message from Brother Darren and the boys were asked how they felt about the day. It was clear that a lot of the boys were a lot more comfortable about coming to Saints and the day was a success. We all look forward to these young men joining our Saints family in 2016.

Mr Aaron HumeHead of Year 7

Nakarin, John and Jittra Macaulay, Thomas Knott and Kim McCoid from Groote Eylandt

Narelle and Conner Hunt, Andrew, Tania & Greg Bellerby, Flynn and Frazer Rigby

Kye Yeabsley, Ethan Scarborough, Bailey Callaghan, Thomas Knott, Slade Roberts, and Lafe Hatfield, with Mr Aaron Hume Head of Year 7

James Cross, Joel Tenni, Alex Petri and Ben Adams from OLHOC

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arts departmentSaints Awards Night: Well done to all the students who participated in performances on Awards Night. This is the culmination of the year’s work and the students acquitted themselves very well. All Saints Ensembles performed at the evening and were warmly received.

Yarrabah Band Festival: The Big Band are once again performing at the Yarrabah Band Festival on Saturday, 5:30pm at Bishop Malcolm Park. Come along, bring a blanket or a chair and enjoy great local and interstate artists. The Big Band rehearsed on Tuesday with Yarrabah brass and will once again join with them and James Morrison to perform at the end of the evening.

End of Year: As the end of the year looms, many students will have exams (particularly juniors). Please ensure your son knows when his exams are and if they clash with their music lessons. If they do, they need to come and see the instructor at the beginning of the day to arrange another time. Please don’t expect the instructor to be able to do this with little to no notice. Alternatively you could email the instructor ahead of time so they can make the changes necessary.

Mrs Cherie Spannenburg

YeAr 11 bioLogY excurSion

On Monday 2 November to Wednesday 4 November 43 keen Year 11 Biology students embarked on a series of three field excursions to allow them the opportunity to learn about different tropical ecosystems and the ecological impact man has on them, in preparation for their final piece of assessment for the year, an extended research task. The boys travelled to Fitzroy Island, Green Island and to the Cairns Airport mangroves.Whilst on the Islands the boys gained knowledge relating to both marine and terrestrial differences between Fitzroy and Green Island. Through land based activities observing vegetation zonations evident and causes for this, boys gathered relevant information for their research task. They also had the opportunity on Fitzroy Island to learn first hand from Marine Biologists techniques for assessing the health of fringing reef systems through an informative snorkelling activity. Boys collected real data that has since been input and uploaded to the Queensland Government’s “Eye on the Reef” project. Skills learnt were then utilised on Green Island by some of the boys to allow for a direct comparison of reef biodiversity between the two islands.The Cairns Airport Mangrove

Boardwalk allowed the boys to learn information relating to the importance of Mangroves to wider ecosystems and the fragility of the estuarine environment from knowledgeable members of the Science Department. This series of excursions is invaluable for the boys to experience first hand the ecological principals they are to discuss in their assessment. The boys were grateful to have this opportunity and the success of these excursions would not have been possible without the dedication and knowledge base of the Science staff who attended.Mrs Kastelle Gane - Head of Science

science department

Eusebio Goncalves, David Pan and Tom Davies at the mouth of the Barron River

Luke Mlikota explains the significance of the rhizophora mangrove

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TRADING HoURSSHOP HOURS – NOVEMBER

During the month of November, the Saints Shop will be open each Monday and Wednesday from 8:00am – 4.30pm.The last day of trading for 2015 is Wednesday 25 November. The Saints Shop will re-open on Monday 18 January 2016.

NOVEMBER SALEThe Saints Shop will offer a 10% off sale during the month of November. We encourage parents to take advantage of the sale. We are happy to exchange sizes in the new year if required.

STATIONERY PACK – YEAR 7Year 7 Stationery Packs are now available for purchase. Cost is $165.00 which includes all of your son’s stationery requirements.

VOLUNTEERSPlease note that during our busy times the Saints Shop is assisted by our wonderful volunteers who give up their time to assist in getting your son ready for school. We would appreciate your patience throughout this time of the year.

BOARDING STUDENTSCASH’S NAME TAGS

If your son/daughter will be boarding in 2016, please phone the Saints Shop to order Cash’s Name tags now. We require your son’s laundry number and address details. Cost for the standard 12 dozen (144 pieces) is $48.00. Tags are mailed to your address and normally take one to two weeks to arrive.

GRADUATION GIFTSWith the Year 12 Graduation Day just around the corner, the Saints Shop may be able to help you with a special gift for your son. We have our Old Boys Polo for $35, or a giftboxed pen for $20 as well as sets of glasses. We look forward to seeing you in the Saints Shop soon.

SHOP HOURS FOR JANUARY 2016The Saints Shop will be open the week prior to school commencing for Term 1, 2016.

Monday 18 January – Friday 22 January 20168.00am – 4.30pm

Normal trading hours will resume on Monday 25 January 2016.

Monday and Wednesday8.00am–3.30pm

SAINTS SHOP WEBSITEWe invite all parents/carers to have a look at the Saints Shop website shop.sac.qld.edu.au. The website provides:• Uniform requirements• Online store for purchase of uniforms• Stationery lists for Years 7-12• Hours of operationPlease do not hesitate to contact the Saints Shop direct on 4052 9137 or email saintsshop@sac.qld.edu.au

NOTICES

St vincent De PAuL SocietY chriStmAS APPeAL

As a final Service initiative to draw the College’s year to a close, St Augustine’s staff, students and families are participating in collecting Christmas food items to assist in the annual St Vincent de Paul Christmas Appeal. Last year St Augustine’s College collected over 100 baskets of items during the five week appeal. Items such as drinks, chips, chocolates, biscuits, bon bons and other items that our own students and families themselves would hope to enjoy on Christmas day are highly encouraged. These non-perishable items are donated through home classes each morning and will be delivered to St Vincent de Paul at the end of the school year.

Saints is very proud to support the St Vincent de Paul Christmas Appeal and thanks to all the families for supporting this great cause. We have a very solid relationship with the St Vincent de Paul Society, where the College recently held the SVDP School Sleepout, where funds were raised to assist the plight of homelessness in Australia.

Mr Brett ToombsDirector of Mission

Mission news

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SaintS Sport

Rising Star Award Brock Wollin

Bernie Mullins Trophy for Senior Sportsman of the Year Cahn Butler-Channell

Director of Sports Prize for Outstanding Contribution to Sport

Theodore Watson

Fred Innes Trophy for Junior Sportsman of the Year

Jacob Heron

SPoRTS AWARDS FoR 2015

I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the St Augustine’s Sports Awards recipients from our recent Annual Award evening. Congratulations must go to Brock Wollin (Rising Star), Jacob Heron (Junior Sportsmen of the Year), Cahn Butler-Channell (Senior Sportsman of the Year) and Theo Watson (The Director of Sports Prize) for taking out the major awards. All boys are more than worthy winners to say the least. Although these four boys stole the spotlight for sport on the night, we should not take anything away from our other sports awards winners. The numerous State and Peninsula Representatives that were presented awards highlight the depth of talent at the College. Finally, credit must go to all the boys who have contributed to sport at Saints in 2015. Your continued efforts will ensure that Saints remains the premier sporting school in the Far North for many years to come. Your endeavours are appreciated by staff, students and the community of St Augustine’s College. Thank you for your support this year and have a safe and happy holiday. Mr Matt WalshDirector of Sport

JuDo WorkShoP For YeArS 7 & 8 JAPAneSe StuDentS

Judo is a martial art used to defend oneself without the use of weapons. It is based on Ju Jitsu but differs from it by banning dangerous throws and blows and stressing the athletic or sport element.

In the Judo Workshop, held on Wednesday 4 November, we learnt a lot about the history of Judo, were shown displays and took a turn to interact with instructors.

Along with its history, we also learnt about the differences between traditional Judo and Brazilian Ju Jitsu (BJJ). Those being that in traditional Japanese Judo you aim to kill your opponent while as for BJJ you to submit your opponent.

During the lesson we had the opportunity to see some really interesting things demonstrated. We saw basic moves such as arm-bars and some chokes. We all got to get a chance to be the receiving end of some of these moves. Unfortunately due to time constraints we didn’t learn any takedown manoeuvres.

Overall, it was a great experience and I’m sure we all learnt something about it. I bet a few boys are now doing Judo because of this great opportunity we were exposed to at St Augustine’s College.

Archer Schulze, Year 8

japanese department

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Last Sunday was the final Boarders Mass for our Year 12’s. While our seniors are still present for exams, Sunday was the last opportunity we had to gather as a boarding family. Since Mass is central to our existence as a Catholic College, it was fitting that we were able to farewell our seniors in this setting. Thank you to Mr Lawrence who spoke passionately about the seniors, and also, thanks must go to our Captains Danae Letizia and Jason Nguyen, who responded on behalf of Year 12. Residence Spirit Awards:This year, an initiative from the Boarding Captains was to create awards that acknowledged those boarders who lived the spirit of their residence. Each award is presented to the student who typifies the values of those the dorms are named after. Hence, after mass on Sunday, three ‘Resident Spirit Awards’ were presented to boarders from the Francois, Ambrose and Chavoin Residences. Congratulations to:

Lewis French – Recipient of the Francois Spirit AwardJasmine Crossland – Recipient of the Senior Chavoin Spirit Award

Christian Camuglia – Recipient of the Ambrose Spirit AwardThe Burke, Geaney and Junior Chavoin Spirit Awards will be presented in the final week of school.2016 Boarding Captains:Congratulations to three boarders who will be representing the College as student leaders in 2016. It is particularly pleasing that Nathan Geno has been elected as College Captain. Well done also to Tayshaun Mosby who is the College Liturgy Captain and Nelson Foster who has been elected as Heavey House Captain. Nathan Geno and Tayshaun Mosby will be fulfilling dual roles as Boarding Captains in 2016. Boarding has played a large role in the formation of all three of these fine young men. We wish them every success in their leadership positions in 2016.Farewell Year 12, the thoughts and prayers of this community go with you as you take the next step into the future. Best wishes to all our boarding families.Glen Seivers - Head of Boarding

Year 12 boarders gather for their final Francois Residence photo.

Francois and Chavoin Spirit Award recipients Lewis French & Jasmine Crossland

Year 12 boarders enjoying their final Saturday outing at Sugarworld.

Right: Nelson Foster (Heavey House Captain 2016), Nathan Geno (College Captain and Boarding Captain 2016)

and Tayshaun Mosby (Boarding Captain 2016)

SAINTS CoNTINUE JSS DoMINANCESt Augustine’s has capped off another dominant season of JSS by collecting 6 major trophies from the final day of the competition. St Augustine’s took home 4 grand final trophies, the overall boys champions trophy and the overall combined with St Monica’s trophy for season 2015 which mirrored the success of both 2013 and 2014. A brief summary of the four grand final victories was as follows:Firstly, Saints took on St Mary’s in the AFL at Watsons Oval. After losing to St Mary’s only two weeks earlier, Saints were looking to bounce back and they did just that. The competition was tight early due to wet conditions, but the class and experience of the Saints team shone through and the team came away with a hard fought 24 to 15 victory. With the Gold Coast Suns Cup already under their belts, taking out the JSS title was a great way to cap off the year. Special mention must go to the coach, Mr Luke Parsons and Patrick Johnson who received the MVP for the final. In our next game, Saints took on Peace Lutheran in the Basketball final. The boys were looking to cap off a stellar season in which they had gone through undefeated and displayed their seasonal form in the final to take out the title 48 to 36. Well done to the coach Mr Toombs for an outstanding season and Lachlan Taylor who was named MVP for the final. In our 3rd final Saints met St Andrew’s in Football. After a couple of strong wins against St Andrew’s throughout the season, Saints were looking to dominate from the outset. However, St Andrew’s had other ideas and at the main break Saints only lead a rejuvenated St Andrew’s 1-0. However, in the end, the class of the Saints players shone through and they came away with a hard fought 5-1 victory. Credit must go to the coaches, Mr Martino and Mrs Lynch, for a fantastic season and Ewan White from Saints who was named MVP for the final. In our fourth and final game, St Augustine’s played St Mary’s in Touch Football. The two teams had met twice during the season and had tight games and the final was no different. In a hard fought game, the teams traded tries throughout the entire game before Saints broke the game open with some late tries to take the win. The final score was Saints 9, St Mary’s 6. Well done to the coaches Mr McMenamin and Mr Hume. I would like to take this opportunity to publicly thank our coaches and all of the boys involved. They displayed character, sportsmanship and a passion throughout the season which would make everyone associated with St Augustine’s proud. Our humble in victory, gracious in defeat attitude will hold these teams in good stead for the future and I look forward to what the future holds for these outstanding young men.

SEMI-FINAL RESULTSAFL: Saints 41 def St Andrew's 14

Basketball: Saints 44 def St Andrew's 17Football: Saints 14 def Peace Lutheran 0

Touch Football: Saints 16 def St Andrew's 2Volleyball: St Andrew's 2 def Saints 1

GRAND FINAL RESULTSAFL: Saints 24 def St Mary’s 15

Basketball: Saints 48 def Peace Lutheran 36Football: Saints 5 def St Andrew’s 1

Touch Football: Saints 9 def St Mary’s 6Mr Matt WalshDirector of Sport

SaintS Sport

Harrison Brown, Brandon Deslandes, Liam Featherstone accept the Boys Champions trophy from Br Darren

Lacey Marino, Charlotte Gregory, Harrison Brown and Thomas West accepts the Combined Champions trophy