Vol. 49 No. 15 15 October 2015

2015 saw St Augustine’s travel to Samut Sakhon, Thailand to begin a new journey and forge a new friendship with a Marist ministry as part of our annual Immersion experience. Samut Sakhon has the largest concentration of Myanmese migrant workers, who are in many cases fleeing persecution by the Burmese military junta. They are paid around $10 Australian per day to peel shrimp in the largest seafood processing centre in South East Asia. The Marist Brothers, led by Br Andrew and Br Andres, have been providing education for the children of these workers in Samut Sakhon for the last four years. These children are denied access to the Thai education system, and without the efforts of the Brothers they would receive no education. Most in fact would invariably enter the shrimp factories around twelve or thirteen years of age. The same age as many of our boys when they first arrive at St Augustine’s.

Standing in solidarity with our fellow Marists in South East Asia, were four Year 11 students, Lochlan McDonald, Kobe See Kee, Finn Devine-Cameron, Oliver Holmes and three Year 12 students, Bradley Bell, Nicholas Sibree, Dean Williams. They were accompanied by Mr Martino and Dr Pearce and set off on the last day of school for ten days with the hope of immersing themselves into a new community. The first two days were in Bangkok, where the students were introduced to Thai culture, history and tried their luck with street food. After attending Mass at the Assumption Cathedral in Bangkok on Sunday, we headed to Samut Sakhon until Wednesday. From Samut Sakhon we headed to a Karen village in Palau. The Karen are an ethnic minority who are also persecuted by the ruling military government of Myanmar.

In both places, we were openly accepted, and warmly invited into the homes of some of the families. The people we met had such a generous heart and were always sharing with us the little they had. We quickly learnt that there was nothing we could do to make a difference for the people we encountered. Our only gift and the most precious gift was our presence and the new friendships we formed. The students thrived in this challenging environment, always looking to involve themselves in the community, either through spontaneous activities of soccer with the local boys or teaching the children at the Marist Centre about Australia and different “Aussie” terminology. Time was spent playing games with the students, like AFL, Rugby, Duck Duck Goose, computing and communicating through actions as the Saints boys would not let language be a barrier.

On behalf of the two staff members who organised and supervised this trip, it was an honour to see our boys taking our family spirit to those in need, to be present in such difficult circumstances and to witness their gratitude as they were immersed into a poverty-stricken community. All the students who embarked on the challenging journey have come back with a new found understanding of the world and where they sit in it. The students must be congratulated for the way they immersed themselves in this experience. The friendships formed over the ten days will not be quickly forgotten and we hope our new Marist connection in Thailand will continue to bring joy to our College and to the people of Samut Sakhon.

Dr Michael Pearce

SAINTS IMMERSE THEMSELVES IN THAILAND

More Thailand Immersion Photos on Page 5New Zealand Ski Trip and Japan Experience Pages 6 & 7

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

Joshua AndersonYear 11

Competed in the Cairns to Cooktown Cardiac Challenge over 3 days and won "Junior King of the Mountain" from

Smithfield to Kuranda 26.32mins.

1st in 16 Years 3000m, 2nd in 800m and 3rd in

1500m at Athletics Nth Qld Championships and has

qualified to participate at the Nationals in Perth.

Jordan RoseYear 12

Selected in the U18 Peninsula Baseball team which finished runners-up at the recent State

Championships

Cahn Butler-ChannellYear 12

1st place in U20 800m and 1500m at the Athletics Nth Qld

Championships and has qualified for Nationals in Perth

College CAlendArMonday 19 October Student Free Day - No Classes Panel Verification Day

Wednesday 28 October P & F AGM 6.30pm - Conference Room Parents in Touch - Sue Roffey 7.30pm in Lennon Hall

Saturday 31 October India Appeal Family Night from 5.00pm

Friday 6 November Annual Awards Evening 7.30pm in Lennon Hall

Jay RoltYear 9

Achieved 3rd place in the FNQ Motocross Development Series in the Axel Mini Lites 13-15 Years

Edward OrchardYear 7

1st Place in 200m, 800m & Javelin.2nd Place in Triple Jump, Shot Put & 80m Hurdles at the recent LAQ Regional Athletics Championships

Joseph HunterYear 7

Won a Gold Medal in Judo at the State Titles.

Eusebio GoncalvesYear 11

Selected to attend the QUT's Science Technology, Engineering & Maths Camp

ADF Long Tan Youth Leadership & Teamwork Awards

The ADF Long Tan Youth Leadership and Teamwork Awards started in 2006 to recognise students who demonstrate leadership and teamwork within both the school and the broader local community. At the same time, they recognise those who display strong values, such as doing one’s best, respect for others and “mateship”, characteristics that are integral to Australian society.Congratulations to Adam Sederkenny (Year 12) and Joseph Krebs (Year 10)

Kai StuchberyYear 9

Selected in the CFN Cricket Academy

Felix GrafYear 8

2nd place in 13 years 1500m at the Athletics Nth Qld Championships and has

qualified for Nationals in Perth

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Dear Members of the Saints Community,Youth mental health is often in the news these days! One of the driving forces behind Mental Health Week last week was to continue to make people aware of the realities of mental health. However, for many people mental health continues to be misunderstood and the stigma remains. Youth mental health researcher and advocate, Professor Patrick McGorry and his recognition as the 2010 Australian of the Year, has focused Australia’s attention on these issues and has resulted in some improvements in our investment in youth mental health. Mental health concerns are a fact of life. The following statistics from the website SANE Australia www.sane.org show how real the issue is:• 45 percent of the population will experience

a mental disorder at some stage in their lives.• Almost one in five Australians will experience

a mental illness in a 12 month period.• Depression is one of the most common

conditions in young people and increases during adolescence.

• Anyone can develop a mental illness and no one is immune to mental health problems.

Last week, the ABC featured a series of programs ‘to help join the dots on mental health’. The program “Changing Minds: The Inside Story” journeyed with mentally ill patients from ‘breaking point to breakthrough’. Essentially the stories highlighted the vulnerability of our youth and how it is crucial that they are supported as early as possible as they battle with different forms of mental illness. The social and emotional well–being of our boys is central to their healthy development. Good mental health is associated with:• Feeling happy and positive about yourself and

enjoying life• Healthy relationships with family and friends• Participation in physical activity and eating a

healthy diet• The ability to relax and get a good night’s

sleep• Community participation and belonging.

Having good mental health helps us to build strong relationships, handle change and deal with the many challenges that life brings. However, as the teenage brains are still maturing, adolescents go through many changes and challenges in a short time span and for this reason we need to be particularly mindful of how to promote good mental health. It is important that we acknowledge also that poor mental health is no one’s fault, and no one is to blame. (Centre of Adolescent Health)There is no doubt in my mind through my experience of being the Principal of this College, that we have a number of young people who are affected by forms of mental health problems, either directly or indirectly. Likewise, our boys can be significantly influenced by family members or friends who are struggling with these issues.

I am also aware of students who have talked to a good friend, or a trusted teacher to share their concerns about their ongoing fears and worries. There have been many times when parents, students and teachers have come forward to discuss their own concerns about someone who they feel may need support. This has been a significant first step in allowing us to engage the support of our counsellor and other support systems within our College.Mental health is clearly compounded by social isolation and misunderstanding. Anybody suffering from mental health issues needs careful, sensitive support (and treatment in more extreme cases). Education and open conversation is needed. My primary message on last week’s assembly when addressing mental health week, was that we need to seek the support of teachers and friends. We need to feel comfortable to speak up and gain support from each other and that together we can work through anything. I am heartened here to see such positive relationships between the boys and between boys and staff members. This is a great start to providing the support that any boy needs when faced with difficult circumstances. However, I strongly encouraged those boys who might need direct support to act and take the risk to share this with an adult they trust within this caring community. Part of this involves overcoming the stigma that can sometimes accompany feelings of fragility and mental health issues, especially for boys.We should apply the same rule of thumb to mental health as we do to physical health problems. If we broke our arm or leg we wouldn’t ignore the problem and think it was going to go away. And yet, from my experience, there is a tendency to do this with mental health concerns or other emotional vulnerabilities.Our teachers will be completing some workshops at the end of the year on Mental Health First Aid to enable us to become more aware and responsive to our boys on these social/emotional issues. Sue Roffey, a well-known psychologist, is visiting in a couple of weeks to talk to parents about building resilience in young people, a proactive way of strengthening the mental health of our boys. I encourage you to come along to hear her speak about Promoting Positive Relationships and Wellbeing, an essential component in the development of resilience.The more aware all of us are about these important issues in our own lives and the lives of our young people then the more support we can be to each other.With best wishes,

Br Darren Burge FMSPrincipal

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It is great to see the students return following the Term break focused and ready to begin work. At this early point in the Term can I reinforce with the students the importance the College places on respect for each other. Politeness and good manners are a suitable starting place as is the expression “thank you”.

Mental Health WeekLast week was the National Mental Health Week and the College took the opportunity on Assembly to raise mental health awareness. The boys were reminded that there are times in our life when we may need to talk to others when we are experiencing life’s difficulties and that this is a normal part of caring for yourself. I encourage parents to feel free to contact your son’s Homeroom teacher, Head of Year or the College Counsellor if you ever have any concerns about your son’s mental or emotional health.

Student Free DayA reminder that Monday 19 October is the annual Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority Verification day. This day involves staff from all Queensland secondary schools meeting at various locations to verify the standards of grades being attributed to student work from different schools. This is an integral aspect of the Queensland assessment procedures for senior students. As such there is no school for students on that day.

Date Claimers St Augustine’s College

Annual Awards EveningFriday 6 November, commencing at 7:30pm.

Lennon Hall

St Augustine’s College Year 12 Graduation Day

Friday 20 November - Lennon Hall

Mr Terry McDonoughActing Deputy Principal (Pastoral)

st VinCent De Paul soCiety - Christmas aPPeal

As a final Service initiative to draw the College year to a close, St Augustine’s staff, students and families will participate 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 Homeroom classes each morning and will be delivered to SVDP near the end of the term.

We also look forward to raising more money for St Vincent de Paul this Friday night at the ‘Vinnies Sleepout’. 25 students will participate and experience ‘sleeping out’ to raise awareness in regards to homelessness throughout Australia.

marist soliDarity

At St Augustine’s we have long been supporters of Marist Solidarity through our MAPS Appeal programs. We consistently raise large sums of money to assist our neighbouring Marist communities in the South East Asia region. This invitation is an opportunity to come together with representatives from Marist Solidarity to hear about the great work being done in this area, and share in some pre-Christmas celebrations.

Mr Brett ToombsDirector of Mission

Deputy principal – pastoral care

Mission news

reception@sac.qld.edu.au

YEAR 7 2016 ORIENTATION DAY

THurSDAY 12 NOvEMbEr9.00am to 2.30pm

Year 7 2016 Parent Information Meeting5.30pm in Lennon Hall

All Year 7 2016 parents and students are to attend

The Saints Shop will be open on Orientation Day 8.00am to 4.30pm

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Thailand immersion

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New zealaNd ski tripQueenstown is the adventure capital of the world and we were greeted with clear weather flying in through the mountains surrounding the village – a spectacular way to start our 9 day party.After settling into our accommodation at Pinewood Lodge, we took the Skyline Gondola to ride the mountain luge and dine on the buffet lunch at the restaurant. The luge was a big hit with staff and students attempting high speed manoeuvres on the challenging downhill circuit.In the afternoon, we visited the AJ Hackett Bungy at Kawarau Bridge. There were quite a few nervous boys when it came to making a decision to jump with many opting out and Mr Brimstone and myself having to take charge and sign up! Sam Treston led the way with a courageous jump followed by a very nervous Dylan Anderson who was running on adrenalin when signing up for his second attempt. The second effort never eventuated after Dylan’s nerves got the better of him – at least he got it the first time round!We finished the first day of activities with a blast on the Goldfields Jetboat. Alex Lennon seemed to pick the wrong seat and was cold and wet by the end of the ride after numerous 360 degree spins.The next five days were skiing and snowboarding at the Remarkables, Coronet Peak and Cardrona. The highlights were the inevitable snowball battles between staff and students while some of the snowboarding/skiing skills on show were hilarious particularly from our Year 12 cohort and the staff!

In all seriousness, the group learnt the skills required very quickly and were all proficient on skis or snowboards by the end of the week. During the week we visited Walter Peak sheep station with a cruise on a vintage steam ship and an “all you can eat buffet” once again. The Skyline restaurant was frequented one more time for the traditional “Haka Cultural Performance” and evening meal. We finished with a joy flight over Queenstown in an “Over The Top” helicopter with the boys experiencing same negative “G’s” as the helicopter dropped over the end of a mountain top and into a valley below.I would like to congratulate all the boys for their attitude and conduct on the trip and a special thanks goes to Mr Paul Little and Mr John Brimstone for their participation and supervision.Mr Neil Gregory

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Japan experienceDuring the September holidays, I travelled to Japan with 10 other eager Saints Japanese students to take part in an 11-day study tour. Throughout the trip we travelled to a host of different famous Japanese places, such as Tokyo and Hiroshima, as well as having the privilege of taking part in a 4-day homestay with another Japanese family.We started off our first full day in Japan by travelling to the ‘Hippo Family Club’ Offices (an international language exchange organization) and met our smiling host families. After playing a few light-hearted games with them, we were whisked back to our new temporary homes scattered throughout Tokyo. For the next few days I got to know my host mother, father and siblings through spending time with them, sightseeing with them, and talking with them in Japanese, as we travelled around Tokyo to view its many famous landmarks. From what I’ve heard, most of the boys also had an amazing time with their families, with some even travelling to a Japanese ‘summer camp’ for a few days of their homestay. Begrudgingly, on the 5th day of the trip, we parted ways with our host families and travelled off to Akihabara where we were given the strange but unique chance to dine in a ‘Maid Café’ where women dress up in maid costumes and serve you food and drinks. After this, we spent an hour in Akihabara, the biggest electronics and anime shopping district in Tokyo before travelling back to our hotel.

The next day, we travelled off to Hakone, a small town in the mountains famed for its hot springs and breathtaking views of Mt Fuji. Unfortunately the weather was terrible, but we did get the opportunity to bathe nude in a public bath. That was interesting. After travelling to Kyoto the next day, we took a bullet train down the coast to Hiroshima where we visited Miyajima Island, the Atomic Bomb Dome, and the Peace Memorial Museum. Visiting the Peace Park and the Museum was a harrowing yet rewarding experience and gave an insight into the utter devastation faced there in 1945. Lastly, on our final day, we visited the Toei Studio Park, a small theme park focused on the history of Japan during the time of the Samurai. We bought replica swords, ventured into a haunted house and watched a ninja show before travelling back to our hotel and catching yet another train to Kansai Airport in Osaka. The trip couldn’t have happened without the tireless support and hard work from our resident Ninja, Ms Yamaguchi and Ace Wingman Mr McKenzie who made the trip fun and interesting. For those in younger years, I would highly recommend going on this trip if you are going to study Japanese in senior school; it truly is a rewarding experience and will give you memories to last a lifetime. Oscar Perry - Year 12 Student

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arts departmentPalm Cove reef Feast FestivalThe Saints Big Band performed at the Palm Cove Reef Feast Festival on Sunday 11 October. The crowds were huge and the students well received. It was a great experience for them to play at an event such as this. After the Big Band, two of our students – Sam Treston and Michael Morrey performed with their own group the “Gruffalos” at the Festival.

Qld Symphony OrchestraThe Senior Music students and members of the Saints String Orchestra were treated to an experience with the Qld Symphony Orchestra when they attended the Matinee performance at the Civic Theatre earlier this week.

Congratulations: Will Webster was in the Cairns Brass Youth Band that won Queensland State Champions and also Scott St Amand was in the Cairns Brass Junior Band also winning Queensland State Champions during the holidays.

Mrs Cherie Spannenburg - Music Department

saints high aChieVers CommenDeDStudents from St Augustine’s College achieved outstanding results when they competed in the International Competitions and Assessments in Spelling, Writing and English skills, held earlier in the year.

english department

Bryn McCarthy

The ICAS suite of tests is developed by Educational Assessment Australia, a leading international educational assessment organisation specialising in large-scale measurement and assessment programs in Australia and 21 countries globally. EAA has been involved in educational measurement in Australia since 1967 and is the largest independent provider of school competitions and assessments in the region, with almost one million entries received each year.

ICAS tests are developed for students in Years 7-12 and are sat annually. Each ICAS test is designed to assess students’ academic ability in aspects of English, Spelling and Writing. The skills and understandings tested are important indicators of success in school and beyond. Nick Connolly, Senior Manager Test Development at EAA said, “I would like to recognise the participation of students from St Augustine’s College and congratulate them on their efforts and achievements.”

Students at the College were collectively awarded 4 High Distinctions, 18 Distinctions, 38 Credit and 15 Merit. We congratulate all participating students on their respective achievements.

Ms Kate Darling, Head of English Jared SullivanRohan Olufson

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Term 4 is short, with only six weeks of classes left, and less for Year 12. The emphasis in boarding is to make every moment count and use time wisely in regards to study in order to finish with best possible results. While study is a focus, the boarders continue to enjoy a range of recreational activities. I have asked Drew Milevskiy to report below.

Saturday OutingsLast Saturday St Augustine's Years 7, 8 & 9 boys and St Monica’s Years 7, 8, 9 & 10 girls went enthusiastically to the new ‘Jump Mania’ at Raintrees Shopping Centre. When we went inside it was very big with many different trampoline types including a dodge ball court, three gymnastic trampolines, basketball hoops and much more. We had an hour to do whatever we wanted, many of the Year 9 boys had a fierce competition of dodge ball with my team winning twice in a row. Then we had a go at the gymnastic tramps which is much harder then it looked but after a while most people started to get the hang of it. There were many more competitions including backflip competitions, who could jump the highest and the best trick. These were lots of fun. On behalf of all of the junior kids that attended, I would like to thank Lionel Williamson for organising and taking us to this awesome place.Drew Milevskiy - Year 9

St Joseph’s FeteThank you to all the boarders that helped out at the St Joseph’s Fete held on Friday 4 September. Many boarders gave their time to run BBQ’s, Crazy Hair stall, Fun-e-Farm, to be a bodyguard for the Storm Trooper or served at the Second Hand Books & Toys stall. Thank you to Kobe See Kee, Drew Milevskiy, Mason Clark, Darcy Simpson, James Blee, Michael Fisher, Tomaso Bortolanzo, Joshua Yamashita, Leroy Kelly, Adam Dobson, Serg Allam, Hannah Day, Blythe Bishop, Sascha Bentley, Lara Teelow, Brianna Lemon, Cassie Mills, Jaylou Jack, Georgia Pettigrew, Gladys Hughes, Nubuwa Yellub and Sangli Kalinoe.

MSA boarding ConferenceSt Augustine’s was host to the 2015 Marist Schools Australia Boarding Conference from Sunday 11 to Tuesday 13 October. Representatives from Marist Boarding schools across the country attended including Marist College Ashgrove, St Joseph’s College Hunters Hill, Red Bend College Forbes, St Francis de Sales Regional College Leeton, St Gregory’s College Campbelltown, Assumption College Kilmore and Sacred Heart College Somerton Park. It was a great forum to share boarding ideas and practices with our extended Marist Family.Glen Seivers - Head of Boarding

James Blee and Andrew Knott helping out at the Fun-e-Farm at St Joseph’s Fete

Year 9 Boarders Jimmy Samarua and Isaiah Bowen enjoying Jump Mania

Adam Takai, Lawrence Kalinoe, Ben Davies, Ryan See Kee and Serg Allam at Jump Mania

Brendan O'Sullivan getting ready to ride the 'Zip Line' at Cairns Adventure World.

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PARENTS IN TOUCH TERM 4, 2015

An Evening with Sue Roffey

“PROMOTING POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS AND WELLBEING”

WEDNESDAY 28 OCTOBER 2015 Dear Parents and Friends

You are invited to our special Parents in Touch evening presented by Sue Roffey. Sue is a psychologist, academic, author, activist and speaker. She is an Adjunct Associate Professor at the University of Western Sydney and an Affiliate of the Wellbeing Institute at Cambridge University. She is currently part of the Growing Great Schools project team which addresses whole student-whole school wellbeing. Sue will be asking some challenging questions about what we really want for our children’s future and how we can help young people to really flourish.

Date: Wednesday 28 October 2015

Time: 7.30pm start

Venue: Lennon Hall

Cost: $10.00 per person Payment can be made at Reception or over the phone with credit card

RSVP: By Friday 23 October Telephone: 4051 5555 Email: reception@sac.qld.edu.au

THIS EVENT IS FOR PARENTS, STUDENTS AND TEACHERS We are bringing Sue from Sydney for this event, so I look forward to a large turnout of parents and friends. I know parents will enjoy her presentation and look forward to you joining us on the night.

Br Darren Burge FMS Principal

PARENTS IN TOUCH

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NOTICES

SaintS Old BOyS PreSentS: ladieS & Gentlemen

The Old Boys cordially invites past and present College communityDate: Saturday 24th October Time: 12pm – 5pm Venue: Two Storey Deluxe Marquee, Cannon Park Raceway Dress: Dress to impress Cost: $100 - includes entry, catering and welcome drink

RSVP the College offce PH 40515555 or email reception@sac.qld.edu.au

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St Monica’s College, 177 Abbott Street, CairnsR.S.V.P Essential: by 28th October 2015 Email - Jill Gower- office@stmonicas.qld.edu.au - 4042 4857

St Monica’s College, CairnsCelebrates 125 years

We would like to invite past and present studentsStaff and families to attend an

Open Afternoon at the College Friday 6 November 2015

4.00 - 6.00pm

TRADINg HouRSMondays and Wednesdays

8.00am to 3.30pmClosed 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/

VolUnTeerSThe Saints Shop requires the assistance of volunteers during the month of November. The Shop will be open Mondays and Wednesdays in November from 8.00am – 4.30pm. This is a busy month as we prepare our Year 7 students for school in 2016. If you are able to help in the afternoons it would be most appreciated. We will also require assistance from 18-22 January 2016 (the week before school starts). If you can help in any way, please contact Helen in the Saints Shop.

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.

SAInTS rUgBY MAKe IT FIVe STrAIgHTWeek 9, Term 3 saw the 1st XV Rugby Union team secure their fifth straight CDSSRU Premiership, defeating a gallant Peace Lutheran College 19-7 at West Barlow in front of an appreciative crowd. Not only was it five in a row, but it was also the fourth consecutive undefeated premiership and the team’s seventh in the last eleven years, a record that the side is keen to keep intact next season.

The competition promised to be a stronger one than in the past few seasons but the 1st XV's rose to every challenge that they were set. After an early season hit-out against touring English and Japanese sides, the boys started their campaign by dusting last year’s finalists Smithfield 41-0 in a one sided affair. After an early tussle, Saints then thumped TAS by the same score, 41-0, before dismissing a fired up St Mary’s outfit 47-7. Last year’s Sevens wildcards, Peace Lutheran College always loomed as a danger side and the fourth round clash proved just that with the 1st XV toughing out a 19-12 victory against a dangerous and worthy opposition who we knew we would meet in the final. The final round 24-5 demolition of an ill-disciplined St Andrew’s side completed the clean sweep of the regular season before the high drama of the Grand Final.

The Peace Lutheran team clearly took a lot of confidence out of their previous performance against the reigning premiers and they came out firing, scoring the first try and taking a 7-0 lead. After several tough and uncompromising exchanges, the Saints team worked their way back into the match through a try to powerhouse prop Daniel Beecheno who was the pick of a mightily impressive forward pack. Halftime came and the teams retreated to their trenches before the ferocity kicked off again. Advantage Saints after halftime, as electric flyhalf Will Treston scythed through the defence to score a brilliant try that saw Saints take the lead. Workaholic hooker Tim England then iced the cake with a tough touchdown that sealed the deal 19-7 for the Saints 1st XV and sparked celebrations on the sideline and West Barlow hill. It truly was a great spectacle and advertisement for schoolboy rugby in the city and both teams should hold their heads high and be proud.

I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the team on a wonderful season and in particular our parting seniors and inspirational captain Brandon McHugh who led the boys in a most admirable way. Job well done fellas. Mr Toby McCarthy - 1st XV Rugby Coach

SPorTS PAYMenTS dUe TUeSdAYTerm 4 Wednesday Sport selections have now been

made by all students in Years 7-11.Parents are asked to check with their son to find out

what selection they have made as the costs vary from sport to sport. Please note payment for their chosen Term 3 sport is due on Tuesday 20 October (Week 3).

Payments can be made at Reception or over the phone with credit card.

SaintS Sport

Elusive playmaker Will Treston busts through for a decisive try.

Classy outside back Nathan Geno on the fly.

Champion captain Brandon McHugh accepting the shield from the QRU’s Steve Page.

STUDENT TRAVEL REBATES Semester 2, 2015

Visit our website to see if you qualify for financial assistance to help with the cost of transport and

apply at www.schooltransport.com.au by 31 October 2015. Late applications cannot be accepted.

Students with Disabilities • Does your child have a

verified disability that requires transport assistance to and from school?

• Has your school’s learning support teacher assessed your child’s travel capability rating as ‘semi-independent’ or more dependent?

Bus Fare Assistance • Does your child attend a school outside

the Brisbane City Council boundary? • Does your family spend more than

$33/week* on fares to and from school (* $25/week if you hold a concession card)?

• Does your child travel on a publicly available bus not owned or associated with the school?

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INDIA APPEALSaturday 31 October 2015

Delicious Curries Pig on the Spit

Monster RaffleBring extra cash for a chance to win great prizes

Saints Pool open for the kids

BYO DrinksSoft Drinks and

Beer for sale

Starts 5pm

For catering purposes, RSVP preferrred but not essentialTelephone: 4051 5555

Email: reception@sac.qld.edu.au

$15.00 Adults $10.00 Children (12 years & over)

St Augustine’s College Annual Fundraiser (since 1995)All money raised is sent to our sister Marist School in India

P. Udayapatti, Tamil Nadu

Prize forBest Dressed Table

MONEY PAYABLE ON THE NIGHT

Family Night

SAINTS BACKYARD / POOL AREA

All Welcome - Bring Family and Friends

Jumping Castle