Page 1

Vol 52 No 8 25 May 2018

On Friday 11 May all Saints students undertook a 15 kilometre walking journey from St Augustinersquos College to Aeroglen and then along the Esplanade to return to school

Students asked friends and family for sponsorship in the effort to raise $40 each to rescue our beloved Science teacher Mr Max Churchward

Some weeks prior when Mr Churchward introduced this yearrsquos Walkathon at a Principalrsquos Assembly he was kidnapped by a gang of boys dressed in black They demanded $40000 for the release of lsquoChurchyrsquo and the whole school chanted and shouted for his release Regaining Mr Churchward became the major goal for all students and the chant lsquoWe want Churchyrsquo resounded throughout the College

The Walkathon began with Churchy who had briefly escaped capture giving us an outline of the day and readying us for the walk Then we were off happily walking along Severin Street next to the showgrounds We walked down Anderson Street and kept walking towards the Aeroglen Touch fields Here we were given morning tea consisting of bananas and lamingtons and ate as we walked

We then headed out towards the airport and back into town

Our path led us along the Esplanade and then turned for home Back at Saints after a tiring walk we were treated to lunch which consisted of a sausage in a bread roll with sauce a chocolate bar and a soft drink After that school finished at 130pm and everyone was happy to have the afternoon off

The Walkathon was a huge success - what is not to love about having an active fun day with friends and not doing school work But this would not have been possible without all the amazing teachers who were stationed along the walk directing us and giving up their time to help out

Thanks go to the organisers and sponsors - now we can relax knowing that through our walking and their support Churchy will be safe and free again

Riley OrsquoSullivan Year 7

SAINTS HITS THE STREETS

Walkathon Sponsorship Money payable to the Student Office

by Friday 1 June

Page 2

SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENTS

Tom Gall - Year 7Competed in the Taster Triathlon in

Yungaburra and finished in 3rd place

Congratulations to all boys on their special achievements Well done

Please direct your sonrsquos special achievements to Br Joa for both in and out of school activitiesEmail brjoasacqldeduau

Dane DebelYear 7

Selected in the Peninsula

U14 Baseball team

Congratulations to the following students who competed at the Queensland School Australian Football Championships held in Cairns (May 10-13)

From left to right Flynn Kear (Year 9) Connor Munro (Year 10) Samuel Hitie (Year 10) Liam Addison (Year 10) and Jordan Whately (Year 10)

Jackson Barling - Year 10Represented Peninsula at the U15 Rugby League State Championships He was successful in being

selected in the Queensland side and will compete in the National championships in July

Matthew GatteraYear 7

Selected in the Peninsula

U14 Baseball team

Joshua LaneYear 8

Selected in the Peninsula

U14 Baseball team

Casey AgnewYear 11

Selected in the Peninsula

U19 Football team

Page 3

From the Principal

Dear Members of the Saints CommunityAs you would be aware the launch of the new Senior Secondary Curriculum occurs at the beginning of next year I wanted to inform you of the implications of this change to our students in Years 7 to 10 Year 11 students will be the last cohort to complete the present OP system The information about the new system has been trickling out over the last couple of years as the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) have been trying to meet the optimistic timeframes set by the Queensland Government We now have a clearer picture of the details and timeframes for the first couple of yearsComprehensive ReviewQCAA were involved in a complete review of the Senior Secondary Education system in Queensland concluding in 2014 This was a rigorous review conducted by the Australian Council of Educational Research (ACER) which reflects the latest research both nationally and internationally The recommendations from this significant review have shaped the new system constructed by QCAAThere are new processes in place to strengthen the quality and comparability of school-based assessment in Queensland The introduction of external assessment for most subjects will be part of this approach There will be a move away from the Overall Position (OP) rank to an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) QCAA believes this will improve the validity and reliability of subject assessments and increase confidence in the Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE)Internal and External AssessmentIn 2020 Year 12 students will complete four assessments that count towards their final grade in each general subject Three of these will be school-based assessments which will be formally endorsed by QCAA before they are used by a school Independent teacher assessors trained and accredited by the QCAA will externally confirm studentsrsquo results in these assessments These results will be combined with one external assessment set and marked by QCAA The external assessment results will contribute 25 percent towards a studentrsquos result in most subjects In Mathematics and Science it will contribute 50 percent to the studentsrsquo final marksQCAA is responsible for the assessment processes and curriculum in Year 11 and 12 but the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC) a completely independent organisation is responsible for the ATAR QTAC negotiates regularly with Australian universities to establish expectations and to facilitate the entrance of students to the tertiary sectorCalculation of ResultsThe regular OP or Authority subjects will now be called lsquoGeneral Subjectsrsquo and the Authority Registered subjects will be called lsquoApplied Subjectsrsquo The studentrsquos ATAR will be calculated by using the results of the best five subjects they undertake one of which may be a Vocational Education and Training (VET) Certificate III or above or an applied

subject result At least four will need to be General subjectsStudents must also satisfactorily complete an English subject (C Grade) to be ATAR-eligible English will only count in the calculation of the ATAR if it is one of a studentrsquos best five subject resultsQueensland Certificate of Education (QCE)All students can aim to attain a QCE but do not have to complete subjects that lead to university entrance There is no change in this reality from the present system Students need to attain 20 credits from contributing courses of study including QCAA developed subjects or courses Vocational Education and Training qualifications non-Queensland studies and recognised studies They have to achieve these at a set standard of a C grade or better competency or qualification completion pass or equivalent There is a set pattern in which this needs to be achieved and literacy and numeracy requirements need to be met Year 10 students will have all these requirements clearly articulated to them prior to selecting their subjectsPreparation for the FutureThe changes in senior schooling aim to help give students the skills for success in work and life in the future Students will acquire 21st century skills to support them as lifelong learners valued employees innovators and engaged global citizens The changes in assessment will drive changes in approach and emphasis that overtime will reverberate right through the whole education system from Prep onwardsPreparation at SaintsYear 10 parents have had the option of attending two sessions over the last twelve months to inform them of the new system and the impact it will have on their sons This year we have opted to begin an assessment regime that reflects what the boys will need to do in the senior years We are hoping this will provide them with a feel for the new system they will be tackling For example in Year 10 2018 the boys will only be completing four assessment items in the core subjects over the year and where possible we will be using the new language and approaches reflected in the new syllabuses that are being developed by QCAATeacher PreparationTeachers are involved in a significant number of preparation sessions conducted by QCAA to prepare them for the new schooling system To complement this Catholic Education Services is conducting workshops for teachers to collaborate around the creation of new assessment toolsI hope this overview gives you a clear picture of the key changes that are occurring in education in Queensland For a more detailed exploration of the changes I suggest you visit the QCAA website onwwwqcaaqldeduau

With best wishes

Br Darren Burge FMSPrincipal

Page 2

SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENTS

Tom Gall - Year 7Competed in the Taster Triathlon in

Yungaburra and finished in 3rd place

Congratulations to all boys on their special achievements Well done

Please direct your sonrsquos special achievements to Br Joa for both in and out of school activitiesEmail brjoasacqldeduau

Dane DebelYear 7

Selected in the Peninsula

U14 Baseball team

Congratulations to the following students who competed at the Queensland School Australian Football Championships held in Cairns (May 10-13)

From left to right Flynn Kear (Year 9) Connor Munro (Year 10) Samuel Hitie (Year 10) Liam Addison (Year 10) and Jordan Whately (Year 10)

Jackson Barling - Year 10Represented Peninsula at the U15 Rugby League State Championships He was successful in being

selected in the Queensland side and will compete in the National championships in July

Matthew GatteraYear 7

Selected in the Peninsula

U14 Baseball team

Joshua LaneYear 8

Selected in the Peninsula

U14 Baseball team

Casey AgnewYear 11

Selected in the Peninsula

U19 Football team

Page 3

From the Principal

Dear Members of the Saints CommunityAs you would be aware the launch of the new Senior Secondary Curriculum occurs at the beginning of next year I wanted to inform you of the implications of this change to our students in Years 7 to 10 Year 11 students will be the last cohort to complete the present OP system The information about the new system has been trickling out over the last couple of years as the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) have been trying to meet the optimistic timeframes set by the Queensland Government We now have a clearer picture of the details and timeframes for the first couple of yearsComprehensive ReviewQCAA were involved in a complete review of the Senior Secondary Education system in Queensland concluding in 2014 This was a rigorous review conducted by the Australian Council of Educational Research (ACER) which reflects the latest research both nationally and internationally The recommendations from this significant review have shaped the new system constructed by QCAAThere are new processes in place to strengthen the quality and comparability of school-based assessment in Queensland The introduction of external assessment for most subjects will be part of this approach There will be a move away from the Overall Position (OP) rank to an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) QCAA believes this will improve the validity and reliability of subject assessments and increase confidence in the Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE)Internal and External AssessmentIn 2020 Year 12 students will complete four assessments that count towards their final grade in each general subject Three of these will be school-based assessments which will be formally endorsed by QCAA before they are used by a school Independent teacher assessors trained and accredited by the QCAA will externally confirm studentsrsquo results in these assessments These results will be combined with one external assessment set and marked by QCAA The external assessment results will contribute 25 percent towards a studentrsquos result in most subjects In Mathematics and Science it will contribute 50 percent to the studentsrsquo final marksQCAA is responsible for the assessment processes and curriculum in Year 11 and 12 but the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC) a completely independent organisation is responsible for the ATAR QTAC negotiates regularly with Australian universities to establish expectations and to facilitate the entrance of students to the tertiary sectorCalculation of ResultsThe regular OP or Authority subjects will now be called lsquoGeneral Subjectsrsquo and the Authority Registered subjects will be called lsquoApplied Subjectsrsquo The studentrsquos ATAR will be calculated by using the results of the best five subjects they undertake one of which may be a Vocational Education and Training (VET) Certificate III or above or an applied

subject result At least four will need to be General subjectsStudents must also satisfactorily complete an English subject (C Grade) to be ATAR-eligible English will only count in the calculation of the ATAR if it is one of a studentrsquos best five subject resultsQueensland Certificate of Education (QCE)All students can aim to attain a QCE but do not have to complete subjects that lead to university entrance There is no change in this reality from the present system Students need to attain 20 credits from contributing courses of study including QCAA developed subjects or courses Vocational Education and Training qualifications non-Queensland studies and recognised studies They have to achieve these at a set standard of a C grade or better competency or qualification completion pass or equivalent There is a set pattern in which this needs to be achieved and literacy and numeracy requirements need to be met Year 10 students will have all these requirements clearly articulated to them prior to selecting their subjectsPreparation for the FutureThe changes in senior schooling aim to help give students the skills for success in work and life in the future Students will acquire 21st century skills to support them as lifelong learners valued employees innovators and engaged global citizens The changes in assessment will drive changes in approach and emphasis that overtime will reverberate right through the whole education system from Prep onwardsPreparation at SaintsYear 10 parents have had the option of attending two sessions over the last twelve months to inform them of the new system and the impact it will have on their sons This year we have opted to begin an assessment regime that reflects what the boys will need to do in the senior years We are hoping this will provide them with a feel for the new system they will be tackling For example in Year 10 2018 the boys will only be completing four assessment items in the core subjects over the year and where possible we will be using the new language and approaches reflected in the new syllabuses that are being developed by QCAATeacher PreparationTeachers are involved in a significant number of preparation sessions conducted by QCAA to prepare them for the new schooling system To complement this Catholic Education Services is conducting workshops for teachers to collaborate around the creation of new assessment toolsI hope this overview gives you a clear picture of the key changes that are occurring in education in Queensland For a more detailed exploration of the changes I suggest you visit the QCAA website onwwwqcaaqldeduau

With best wishes

Br Darren Burge FMSPrincipal

Page 3

From the Principal

Dear Members of the Saints CommunityAs you would be aware the launch of the new Senior Secondary Curriculum occurs at the beginning of next year I wanted to inform you of the implications of this change to our students in Years 7 to 10 Year 11 students will be the last cohort to complete the present OP system The information about the new system has been trickling out over the last couple of years as the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) have been trying to meet the optimistic timeframes set by the Queensland Government We now have a clearer picture of the details and timeframes for the first couple of yearsComprehensive ReviewQCAA were involved in a complete review of the Senior Secondary Education system in Queensland concluding in 2014 This was a rigorous review conducted by the Australian Council of Educational Research (ACER) which reflects the latest research both nationally and internationally The recommendations from this significant review have shaped the new system constructed by QCAAThere are new processes in place to strengthen the quality and comparability of school-based assessment in Queensland The introduction of external assessment for most subjects will be part of this approach There will be a move away from the Overall Position (OP) rank to an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) QCAA believes this will improve the validity and reliability of subject assessments and increase confidence in the Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE)Internal and External AssessmentIn 2020 Year 12 students will complete four assessments that count towards their final grade in each general subject Three of these will be school-based assessments which will be formally endorsed by QCAA before they are used by a school Independent teacher assessors trained and accredited by the QCAA will externally confirm studentsrsquo results in these assessments These results will be combined with one external assessment set and marked by QCAA The external assessment results will contribute 25 percent towards a studentrsquos result in most subjects In Mathematics and Science it will contribute 50 percent to the studentsrsquo final marksQCAA is responsible for the assessment processes and curriculum in Year 11 and 12 but the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC) a completely independent organisation is responsible for the ATAR QTAC negotiates regularly with Australian universities to establish expectations and to facilitate the entrance of students to the tertiary sectorCalculation of ResultsThe regular OP or Authority subjects will now be called lsquoGeneral Subjectsrsquo and the Authority Registered subjects will be called lsquoApplied Subjectsrsquo The studentrsquos ATAR will be calculated by using the results of the best five subjects they undertake one of which may be a Vocational Education and Training (VET) Certificate III or above or an applied

subject result At least four will need to be General subjectsStudents must also satisfactorily complete an English subject (C Grade) to be ATAR-eligible English will only count in the calculation of the ATAR if it is one of a studentrsquos best five subject resultsQueensland Certificate of Education (QCE)All students can aim to attain a QCE but do not have to complete subjects that lead to university entrance There is no change in this reality from the present system Students need to attain 20 credits from contributing courses of study including QCAA developed subjects or courses Vocational Education and Training qualifications non-Queensland studies and recognised studies They have to achieve these at a set standard of a C grade or better competency or qualification completion pass or equivalent There is a set pattern in which this needs to be achieved and literacy and numeracy requirements need to be met Year 10 students will have all these requirements clearly articulated to them prior to selecting their subjectsPreparation for the FutureThe changes in senior schooling aim to help give students the skills for success in work and life in the future Students will acquire 21st century skills to support them as lifelong learners valued employees innovators and engaged global citizens The changes in assessment will drive changes in approach and emphasis that overtime will reverberate right through the whole education system from Prep onwardsPreparation at SaintsYear 10 parents have had the option of attending two sessions over the last twelve months to inform them of the new system and the impact it will have on their sons This year we have opted to begin an assessment regime that reflects what the boys will need to do in the senior years We are hoping this will provide them with a feel for the new system they will be tackling For example in Year 10 2018 the boys will only be completing four assessment items in the core subjects over the year and where possible we will be using the new language and approaches reflected in the new syllabuses that are being developed by QCAATeacher PreparationTeachers are involved in a significant number of preparation sessions conducted by QCAA to prepare them for the new schooling system To complement this Catholic Education Services is conducting workshops for teachers to collaborate around the creation of new assessment toolsI hope this overview gives you a clear picture of the key changes that are occurring in education in Queensland For a more detailed exploration of the changes I suggest you visit the QCAA website onwwwqcaaqldeduau

With best wishes

Br Darren Burge FMSPrincipal

Page 4

DEPUTY PRINCIPALCollege Diary

The College views the correct use of the Student Diary as essential to good planning and organisation of our students

Students are required to

bull Take this diary to every lesson to record set homework assignments exams etc

bull Keep this diary in good order with no graffiti stickers or pictures Students who lose their diary or those whose diary contains inappropriate material will be required to purchase a new one from the Student Office

bull Parents must sign their sonrsquos diary at the end of every week

(Taken from St Augustinersquos College Student Diary 2018 P1)

It is your sonrsquos responsibility to make the diary available to you but please ensure that you are checking the diary regularly and signing it at the end of each week Homeroom teachers check diaries every Monday and will be looking for homework having been recorded correctly and the presence of a parentrsquos signature

WalkathonThe Walkathon was a wonderful community event and the boys are to be congratulated on their attitude and behaviour All sponsorship must be collected and returned to the College Student Office by next Friday 1 June

Champagnat DayOur next whole community event is the celebration of Champagnat Day on Friday 8 June Families are welcome to join us for the College Mass commencing at 1130am in Lennon Hall

Supervision after SchoolAt the end of the school day the College offers supervision in the Gildas Centre until 445pm Monday ndash Thursday as well as on Draper Street and Scott Street until 345pm The College does not provide supervision after school hours outside of these times and places As we have programs in the College grounds for our boarders students must move to the Gildas Centre for quiet study or leave the College grounds to wait for buses or private transport

College UniformThe correct wearing of the College uniform demonstrates pride in the College self-discipline and a desire to be ldquoon boardrdquo with College expectations and the way we do things at Saints Lately we have been reminding boys of the importance of wearing the uniform appropriately Please have a conversation with your son about this Some students may need to purchase proper fitting socks shorts or shirts as they have outgrown their current uniform Please contact your sonrsquos Head of Year if you have any concerns about this

Frazer Rigby - Deputy Principal

CHAMPAGNAT DAY INVITATION

The Principal Staff amp Students of St Augustines College

cordially invite members of the Saints family to join them for the

Champagnat MassFriday 8 June at 1130am

in Lennon Hallfollowed by light refreshments

RSVP via Edsmart Email Invitiation by Tuesday 5 June 2018

Page 5

MISSION DEPARTMENTCommunity Service

I am looking forward to counting up hours towards this termrsquos Service Awards in the coming weeks Students must complete 10 hours of service for a Bronze Award 15 hours including at least 1 self-directed for Silver 25 for Gold half of which must be done in school and half self-directed and 40 hours ndash 20 in school 20 self-directed ndash for a Platinum Award which comes with the rare lsquoservicersquo badgeThere have been many opportunities for community service so far this term with Year 12 having doubled the number of Rosies Outreach nights and with one parkrun volunteer takeover last weekend I have been impressed by the range of self-directed service activities students have undertaken from coaching junior teams to helping Cairns FC to set up and pack down at games at Barlow Park Some of our students have been volunteering for parkrun on the weeks when Saints is not doing a volunteer take-over and others have gone to Rosies with other organisations A number of junior boys have linked their service activities with our current collection of instant soup noodles and blankets for Rosies washing cars and cutting grass to earn money to buy donations I am increasingly proud of the generosity and care shown by the young men of Saints for our local communityDr Danielle Lynch - Director of Mission

What is TruthLast Friday Study of Religion students from Catholic schools across Cairns and Mareeba were invited to attend a seminar on lsquoTruthrsquo held at St Augustinersquos College and presented by world renowned Philosopher and Theologian Dr Peter Vardy Throughout the course of the seminar Dr Vardy explored the multiple paradigms of truth within our society opening up discussions regarding the multiple meanings behind truth with each new discussion culminating in an intense debateOne of the key topics discussed was the true meaning of words with the phrase ldquoI love yourdquo being the one example Dr Vardy explored the numerous underlying statements intended when an individual says this common phrase This then lead to a debate in which the question was whether the words ldquoI love yourdquo are so ambiguous that they hold little meaningResponding to this students took into account the lack of context surrounding the question and proposed answers with their own interpretations Dr Vardy after the presentation

commented on that debate Saying ldquoIt was good to hear the varied opinions and open discussion surrounding themrdquo Staff from Catholic schools in Cairns were also given the opportunity to learn from Dr Vardy on Saturday morningPersonally as someone with an ardent interest in philosophy I benefitted tremendously from this presentation to the extent where it has reaffirmed my choice of furthering my studies in this field at a tertiary level Overall this was a very rewarding experience for all the students the opportunity to lean from a true expert in his field It was definitely a highlight of my final senior year and I would highly recommend future seminars to the younger year levelsLuke Stevenson

Page 6

ARTS DEPARTMENTAnimal Farm Congratulations to all members of the ldquoAnimal Farmrdquo team who delivered three excellent performances earlier this week to appreciative crowds The cast brought home the powerful and uneasy story of Orwellrsquos animal dystopia with unnerving performances Members of the Years 10 11 and 12 Drama and Music classes attended the matinee on TuesdayMusic Concert 30 May An invitation to all to attend the Music Extension Concert to be given at St Monicarsquos Cathedral on Wednesday 30 May beginning at 5pm Performances will be from the SAC College Choir Combined Colleges String and Brass ensembles and Music Extension students Members of these music groups need to arrive at the Cathedral at 345pm in performance uniform for sound check and rehearsal The concert should conclude at 630pm Gold coin entrySMC Open Day 31 May The Combined Colleges String and Brass Ensembles will perform at the St Monicarsquos College Open Day on Thursday 31 May Students need to arrive at St Monicarsquos library in school uniform by 340pm Strings are performing at 400pm and the Brass Ensemble at 435pmQSO Composers Workshop Members of the Years 10 11 and 12 Music classes were fortunate to attend a composing workshop with members of the Queensland Symphony Orchestrarsquos ldquoSymphony for Tomorrowrdquo team In a short amount of time students devised a contemporary song about happiness which when completed will form part of the program of two concerts to be presented at the end of AugustBlack Diggers Presentation In a busy week for Drama students in the Senior School attended a moving presentation of the renowned work ldquoBlack Diggersrdquo which presents the stories of Indigenous soldiers Combined Colleges Concert 13 August Members of all Music Ensembles please note this date in your diary Monday 13 August as this is when our Combined Saints Colleges Music Concert is to be held in St Monicarsquos Cathedral at 700pm Students will need to be prepared to attend rehearsals that afternoon from 200pm at St Monicarsquos Cathedral and are reminded that this is the date set aside for the College Walkathon holidayMusic and Drama Tour final payment A reminder to all those participating in the August Brisbane Music and Drama Tour that your final payment of $450 is due by 1 June Please pay over the phone with credit card or in person at receptionDr Malcolm Cole - Director of Performing Arts

Page 7

WALKATHON

Page 8

LEGAL STUDIES Bond University High School Mooting Competition

Angus Moore (Senior Counsel) Daniel Hoffmann (Junior Counsel) and Ben Ryan (Instructing Solicitor) participated in the Bond University High School Mooting Competition on Tuesday 15 May 2018 at Bond Universityrsquos Gold Coast campus A lsquomootrsquo is a simulated court proceeding where students are tasked with deconstructing and reapplying real-life court procedure in a mock courtroom

Throughout Term 2 the three students were busy finalising and consolidating any inconsistencies or ldquoholesrdquo in their argument The team represented the appellant in the High Court of Australia and were forced to be creative and adaptable in response to the stimulus materials provided by Bond University Angus Moore and Daniel Hoffmann were competent in the face of some very rigorous and difficult questions from the two judges hearing the case

The judges noted their ability to respond effectively to unfamiliar and imposing questions The judges also remarked on the teamrsquos impressive research capabilities guided by our instructing solicitor Ben Ryan

The day itself was not restricted exclusively to the moot as the three students were taken on a tour of the impressive facilities at the disposal of those alumni who study at Bond University It was a fantastic experience and we would like to thank Bond University for organising the event

COLLEGE CALENDARFriday 25 May Senior Soiree - 530pm Boarders Free WeekendThursday 31 May College Athletics Carnival Friday 8 June Champagnat DayFriday 15 June Cooktown Country Dinner Boarders Free WeekendWednesday 27 June Classes Finish Term 2 at 230pm

TRADING HOURSMonday and Wednesday 800am ndash 330pm

SAINTS SHOP WEBSITEWe invite all parentscarers to have a look at the Saints Shop website wwwshopsacqldeduau The website providesbull Uniform requirementsbull Online purchasing of uniformsbull Stationery lists for Years 7-12bull Hours of operation

Please do not hesitate to contact the Saints Shop direct on 4052 9137 or email saintsshopsacqldeduau

DATE CLAIMERSAINTS AT THE CAIRNS SHOWWednesday 18 July - Friday 20 July

The College requires assistance at the Cairns Show Booth

We need parents students and staff who can volunteer their time for two hour slots

on Wednesday 18 July Thursday 19 July and Friday 20 July

Are Your ContACt DetAils CurrentHAve You MoveD reCentlY

HAve Your CirCuMstAnCes CHAngeDAre Your sons MeDiCAl DetAils Current

Please update your details by logging onto Parent Portal or emailing the College on receptionsacqldeduau

Page 5

MISSION DEPARTMENTCommunity Service

I am looking forward to counting up hours towards this termrsquos Service Awards in the coming weeks Students must complete 10 hours of service for a Bronze Award 15 hours including at least 1 self-directed for Silver 25 for Gold half of which must be done in school and half self-directed and 40 hours ndash 20 in school 20 self-directed ndash for a Platinum Award which comes with the rare lsquoservicersquo badgeThere have been many opportunities for community service so far this term with Year 12 having doubled the number of Rosies Outreach nights and with one parkrun volunteer takeover last weekend I have been impressed by the range of self-directed service activities students have undertaken from coaching junior teams to helping Cairns FC to set up and pack down at games at Barlow Park Some of our students have been volunteering for parkrun on the weeks when Saints is not doing a volunteer take-over and others have gone to Rosies with other organisations A number of junior boys have linked their service activities with our current collection of instant soup noodles and blankets for Rosies washing cars and cutting grass to earn money to buy donations I am increasingly proud of the generosity and care shown by the young men of Saints for our local communityDr Danielle Lynch - Director of Mission

What is TruthLast Friday Study of Religion students from Catholic schools across Cairns and Mareeba were invited to attend a seminar on lsquoTruthrsquo held at St Augustinersquos College and presented by world renowned Philosopher and Theologian Dr Peter Vardy Throughout the course of the seminar Dr Vardy explored the multiple paradigms of truth within our society opening up discussions regarding the multiple meanings behind truth with each new discussion culminating in an intense debateOne of the key topics discussed was the true meaning of words with the phrase ldquoI love yourdquo being the one example Dr Vardy explored the numerous underlying statements intended when an individual says this common phrase This then lead to a debate in which the question was whether the words ldquoI love yourdquo are so ambiguous that they hold little meaningResponding to this students took into account the lack of context surrounding the question and proposed answers with their own interpretations Dr Vardy after the presentation

commented on that debate Saying ldquoIt was good to hear the varied opinions and open discussion surrounding themrdquo Staff from Catholic schools in Cairns were also given the opportunity to learn from Dr Vardy on Saturday morningPersonally as someone with an ardent interest in philosophy I benefitted tremendously from this presentation to the extent where it has reaffirmed my choice of furthering my studies in this field at a tertiary level Overall this was a very rewarding experience for all the students the opportunity to lean from a true expert in his field It was definitely a highlight of my final senior year and I would highly recommend future seminars to the younger year levelsLuke Stevenson

Page 6

ARTS DEPARTMENTAnimal Farm Congratulations to all members of the ldquoAnimal Farmrdquo team who delivered three excellent performances earlier this week to appreciative crowds The cast brought home the powerful and uneasy story of Orwellrsquos animal dystopia with unnerving performances Members of the Years 10 11 and 12 Drama and Music classes attended the matinee on TuesdayMusic Concert 30 May An invitation to all to attend the Music Extension Concert to be given at St Monicarsquos Cathedral on Wednesday 30 May beginning at 5pm Performances will be from the SAC College Choir Combined Colleges String and Brass ensembles and Music Extension students Members of these music groups need to arrive at the Cathedral at 345pm in performance uniform for sound check and rehearsal The concert should conclude at 630pm Gold coin entrySMC Open Day 31 May The Combined Colleges String and Brass Ensembles will perform at the St Monicarsquos College Open Day on Thursday 31 May Students need to arrive at St Monicarsquos library in school uniform by 340pm Strings are performing at 400pm and the Brass Ensemble at 435pmQSO Composers Workshop Members of the Years 10 11 and 12 Music classes were fortunate to attend a composing workshop with members of the Queensland Symphony Orchestrarsquos ldquoSymphony for Tomorrowrdquo team In a short amount of time students devised a contemporary song about happiness which when completed will form part of the program of two concerts to be presented at the end of AugustBlack Diggers Presentation In a busy week for Drama students in the Senior School attended a moving presentation of the renowned work ldquoBlack Diggersrdquo which presents the stories of Indigenous soldiers Combined Colleges Concert 13 August Members of all Music Ensembles please note this date in your diary Monday 13 August as this is when our Combined Saints Colleges Music Concert is to be held in St Monicarsquos Cathedral at 700pm Students will need to be prepared to attend rehearsals that afternoon from 200pm at St Monicarsquos Cathedral and are reminded that this is the date set aside for the College Walkathon holidayMusic and Drama Tour final payment A reminder to all those participating in the August Brisbane Music and Drama Tour that your final payment of $450 is due by 1 June Please pay over the phone with credit card or in person at receptionDr Malcolm Cole - Director of Performing Arts

Page 7

WALKATHON

Page 8

LEGAL STUDIES Bond University High School Mooting Competition

Angus Moore (Senior Counsel) Daniel Hoffmann (Junior Counsel) and Ben Ryan (Instructing Solicitor) participated in the Bond University High School Mooting Competition on Tuesday 15 May 2018 at Bond Universityrsquos Gold Coast campus A lsquomootrsquo is a simulated court proceeding where students are tasked with deconstructing and reapplying real-life court procedure in a mock courtroom

Throughout Term 2 the three students were busy finalising and consolidating any inconsistencies or ldquoholesrdquo in their argument The team represented the appellant in the High Court of Australia and were forced to be creative and adaptable in response to the stimulus materials provided by Bond University Angus Moore and Daniel Hoffmann were competent in the face of some very rigorous and difficult questions from the two judges hearing the case

The judges noted their ability to respond effectively to unfamiliar and imposing questions The judges also remarked on the teamrsquos impressive research capabilities guided by our instructing solicitor Ben Ryan

The day itself was not restricted exclusively to the moot as the three students were taken on a tour of the impressive facilities at the disposal of those alumni who study at Bond University It was a fantastic experience and we would like to thank Bond University for organising the event

COLLEGE CALENDARFriday 25 May Senior Soiree - 530pm Boarders Free WeekendThursday 31 May College Athletics Carnival Friday 8 June Champagnat DayFriday 15 June Cooktown Country Dinner Boarders Free WeekendWednesday 27 June Classes Finish Term 2 at 230pm

TRADING HOURSMonday and Wednesday 800am ndash 330pm

SAINTS SHOP WEBSITEWe invite all parentscarers to have a look at the Saints Shop website wwwshopsacqldeduau The website providesbull Uniform requirementsbull Online purchasing of uniformsbull Stationery lists for Years 7-12bull Hours of operation

Please do not hesitate to contact the Saints Shop direct on 4052 9137 or email saintsshopsacqldeduau

DATE CLAIMERSAINTS AT THE CAIRNS SHOWWednesday 18 July - Friday 20 July

The College requires assistance at the Cairns Show Booth

We need parents students and staff who can volunteer their time for two hour slots

on Wednesday 18 July Thursday 19 July and Friday 20 July

Are Your ContACt DetAils CurrentHAve You MoveD reCentlY

HAve Your CirCuMstAnCes CHAngeDAre Your sons MeDiCAl DetAils Current

Please update your details by logging onto Parent Portal or emailing the College on receptionsacqldeduau

Page 6

ARTS DEPARTMENTAnimal Farm Congratulations to all members of the ldquoAnimal Farmrdquo team who delivered three excellent performances earlier this week to appreciative crowds The cast brought home the powerful and uneasy story of Orwellrsquos animal dystopia with unnerving performances Members of the Years 10 11 and 12 Drama and Music classes attended the matinee on TuesdayMusic Concert 30 May An invitation to all to attend the Music Extension Concert to be given at St Monicarsquos Cathedral on Wednesday 30 May beginning at 5pm Performances will be from the SAC College Choir Combined Colleges String and Brass ensembles and Music Extension students Members of these music groups need to arrive at the Cathedral at 345pm in performance uniform for sound check and rehearsal The concert should conclude at 630pm Gold coin entrySMC Open Day 31 May The Combined Colleges String and Brass Ensembles will perform at the St Monicarsquos College Open Day on Thursday 31 May Students need to arrive at St Monicarsquos library in school uniform by 340pm Strings are performing at 400pm and the Brass Ensemble at 435pmQSO Composers Workshop Members of the Years 10 11 and 12 Music classes were fortunate to attend a composing workshop with members of the Queensland Symphony Orchestrarsquos ldquoSymphony for Tomorrowrdquo team In a short amount of time students devised a contemporary song about happiness which when completed will form part of the program of two concerts to be presented at the end of AugustBlack Diggers Presentation In a busy week for Drama students in the Senior School attended a moving presentation of the renowned work ldquoBlack Diggersrdquo which presents the stories of Indigenous soldiers Combined Colleges Concert 13 August Members of all Music Ensembles please note this date in your diary Monday 13 August as this is when our Combined Saints Colleges Music Concert is to be held in St Monicarsquos Cathedral at 700pm Students will need to be prepared to attend rehearsals that afternoon from 200pm at St Monicarsquos Cathedral and are reminded that this is the date set aside for the College Walkathon holidayMusic and Drama Tour final payment A reminder to all those participating in the August Brisbane Music and Drama Tour that your final payment of $450 is due by 1 June Please pay over the phone with credit card or in person at receptionDr Malcolm Cole - Director of Performing Arts

Page 7

WALKATHON

Page 8

LEGAL STUDIES Bond University High School Mooting Competition

Angus Moore (Senior Counsel) Daniel Hoffmann (Junior Counsel) and Ben Ryan (Instructing Solicitor) participated in the Bond University High School Mooting Competition on Tuesday 15 May 2018 at Bond Universityrsquos Gold Coast campus A lsquomootrsquo is a simulated court proceeding where students are tasked with deconstructing and reapplying real-life court procedure in a mock courtroom

Throughout Term 2 the three students were busy finalising and consolidating any inconsistencies or ldquoholesrdquo in their argument The team represented the appellant in the High Court of Australia and were forced to be creative and adaptable in response to the stimulus materials provided by Bond University Angus Moore and Daniel Hoffmann were competent in the face of some very rigorous and difficult questions from the two judges hearing the case

The judges noted their ability to respond effectively to unfamiliar and imposing questions The judges also remarked on the teamrsquos impressive research capabilities guided by our instructing solicitor Ben Ryan

The day itself was not restricted exclusively to the moot as the three students were taken on a tour of the impressive facilities at the disposal of those alumni who study at Bond University It was a fantastic experience and we would like to thank Bond University for organising the event

COLLEGE CALENDARFriday 25 May Senior Soiree - 530pm Boarders Free WeekendThursday 31 May College Athletics Carnival Friday 8 June Champagnat DayFriday 15 June Cooktown Country Dinner Boarders Free WeekendWednesday 27 June Classes Finish Term 2 at 230pm

TRADING HOURSMonday and Wednesday 800am ndash 330pm

SAINTS SHOP WEBSITEWe invite all parentscarers to have a look at the Saints Shop website wwwshopsacqldeduau The website providesbull Uniform requirementsbull Online purchasing of uniformsbull Stationery lists for Years 7-12bull Hours of operation

Please do not hesitate to contact the Saints Shop direct on 4052 9137 or email saintsshopsacqldeduau

DATE CLAIMERSAINTS AT THE CAIRNS SHOWWednesday 18 July - Friday 20 July

The College requires assistance at the Cairns Show Booth

We need parents students and staff who can volunteer their time for two hour slots

on Wednesday 18 July Thursday 19 July and Friday 20 July

Are Your ContACt DetAils CurrentHAve You MoveD reCentlY

HAve Your CirCuMstAnCes CHAngeDAre Your sons MeDiCAl DetAils Current

Please update your details by logging onto Parent Portal or emailing the College on receptionsacqldeduau

Page 7

WALKATHON

Page 8

LEGAL STUDIES Bond University High School Mooting Competition

Angus Moore (Senior Counsel) Daniel Hoffmann (Junior Counsel) and Ben Ryan (Instructing Solicitor) participated in the Bond University High School Mooting Competition on Tuesday 15 May 2018 at Bond Universityrsquos Gold Coast campus A lsquomootrsquo is a simulated court proceeding where students are tasked with deconstructing and reapplying real-life court procedure in a mock courtroom

Throughout Term 2 the three students were busy finalising and consolidating any inconsistencies or ldquoholesrdquo in their argument The team represented the appellant in the High Court of Australia and were forced to be creative and adaptable in response to the stimulus materials provided by Bond University Angus Moore and Daniel Hoffmann were competent in the face of some very rigorous and difficult questions from the two judges hearing the case

The judges noted their ability to respond effectively to unfamiliar and imposing questions The judges also remarked on the teamrsquos impressive research capabilities guided by our instructing solicitor Ben Ryan

The day itself was not restricted exclusively to the moot as the three students were taken on a tour of the impressive facilities at the disposal of those alumni who study at Bond University It was a fantastic experience and we would like to thank Bond University for organising the event

COLLEGE CALENDARFriday 25 May Senior Soiree - 530pm Boarders Free WeekendThursday 31 May College Athletics Carnival Friday 8 June Champagnat DayFriday 15 June Cooktown Country Dinner Boarders Free WeekendWednesday 27 June Classes Finish Term 2 at 230pm

TRADING HOURSMonday and Wednesday 800am ndash 330pm

SAINTS SHOP WEBSITEWe invite all parentscarers to have a look at the Saints Shop website wwwshopsacqldeduau The website providesbull Uniform requirementsbull Online purchasing of uniformsbull Stationery lists for Years 7-12bull Hours of operation

Please do not hesitate to contact the Saints Shop direct on 4052 9137 or email saintsshopsacqldeduau

DATE CLAIMERSAINTS AT THE CAIRNS SHOWWednesday 18 July - Friday 20 July

The College requires assistance at the Cairns Show Booth

We need parents students and staff who can volunteer their time for two hour slots

on Wednesday 18 July Thursday 19 July and Friday 20 July

Are Your ContACt DetAils CurrentHAve You MoveD reCentlY

HAve Your CirCuMstAnCes CHAngeDAre Your sons MeDiCAl DetAils Current

Please update your details by logging onto Parent Portal or emailing the College on receptionsacqldeduau

Page 8

LEGAL STUDIES Bond University High School Mooting Competition

Angus Moore (Senior Counsel) Daniel Hoffmann (Junior Counsel) and Ben Ryan (Instructing Solicitor) participated in the Bond University High School Mooting Competition on Tuesday 15 May 2018 at Bond Universityrsquos Gold Coast campus A lsquomootrsquo is a simulated court proceeding where students are tasked with deconstructing and reapplying real-life court procedure in a mock courtroom

Throughout Term 2 the three students were busy finalising and consolidating any inconsistencies or ldquoholesrdquo in their argument The team represented the appellant in the High Court of Australia and were forced to be creative and adaptable in response to the stimulus materials provided by Bond University Angus Moore and Daniel Hoffmann were competent in the face of some very rigorous and difficult questions from the two judges hearing the case

The judges noted their ability to respond effectively to unfamiliar and imposing questions The judges also remarked on the teamrsquos impressive research capabilities guided by our instructing solicitor Ben Ryan

The day itself was not restricted exclusively to the moot as the three students were taken on a tour of the impressive facilities at the disposal of those alumni who study at Bond University It was a fantastic experience and we would like to thank Bond University for organising the event

COLLEGE CALENDARFriday 25 May Senior Soiree - 530pm Boarders Free WeekendThursday 31 May College Athletics Carnival Friday 8 June Champagnat DayFriday 15 June Cooktown Country Dinner Boarders Free WeekendWednesday 27 June Classes Finish Term 2 at 230pm

TRADING HOURSMonday and Wednesday 800am ndash 330pm

SAINTS SHOP WEBSITEWe invite all parentscarers to have a look at the Saints Shop website wwwshopsacqldeduau The website providesbull Uniform requirementsbull Online purchasing of uniformsbull Stationery lists for Years 7-12bull Hours of operation

Please do not hesitate to contact the Saints Shop direct on 4052 9137 or email saintsshopsacqldeduau

DATE CLAIMERSAINTS AT THE CAIRNS SHOWWednesday 18 July - Friday 20 July

The College requires assistance at the Cairns Show Booth

We need parents students and staff who can volunteer their time for two hour slots

on Wednesday 18 July Thursday 19 July and Friday 20 July

Are Your ContACt DetAils CurrentHAve You MoveD reCentlY

HAve Your CirCuMstAnCes CHAngeDAre Your sons MeDiCAl DetAils Current

Please update your details by logging onto Parent Portal or emailing the College on receptionsacqldeduau

Page 9

COUNSELLOR13 Reasons Why again and morehellip

Last year Netflix released ldquo13 Reasons Whyrdquo Those episodes dealt with the lsquoreasonsrsquo why an adolescent girl had decided to take her own life using the mechanism of tapes addressed to 13 people who supposedly were the lsquoreasonsrsquo behind her suicide The series used some graphic images of a rape and her suicide in a bath The series was sensationalist and exploitative of adolescentsrsquo insecurities and curiosities Further the characters around the young person who would be expected to have been positive influences were uniformly shown to be weak flawed and ineffectual

Mental health professionals were concerned about the impact on vulnerable young people who viewed the series particularly those who already had thoughts of suicide and or self-harm who may have viewed the series on their own in their bedrooms without parent knowledge or involvement

When lsquoSeason 1rsquo was released there was significant demand on the mental health sector with concerns from schools and families across Australia about the seriesrsquo content and possible impact on at risk young people

A second series has just been launched ldquo13 Reasons Why Season 2rdquo There is no endorsement here of this series which like its predecessor is deservedly categorised at MA15+

ldquoNational and international research clearly indicated the very real impact and risk to harmful suicide exposure leading to increased risk and possible suicide contagionrdquo (Headspace 2018)

headspace has created a blog post on the headspace website which is available now and provides young people and parents with information to consider The blog post includes

bull tips for discussing the show safely

bull points to consider before watching the show

bull questions to help start a conversation

The second series has been launched so 13reasonswhyinfo where the resources will be available including the information that can be found on the headspace blog You can access the blog post here headspaceorgaunewsthe-launch-of-13-reasons-why-season-2

Parents should make an informed decision as to whether the series is appropriate for their young person to view Given the nature of social media young people may have some vicarious exposure to the series being viewed by their friends For this reason all parents need to be alert to possible impact on their young person

Parents can access the following links for information and resources ndash

bull headspaceorgaunewsthe-launch-of-13-reasons-why-season-2

bull 13reasonswhyinfo

bull httpswwwheadspaceorgaunewsdangerous-content-in-13-reasons-why

bull httpsheadspaceorgaunewshow-to-talk-to-young-people-about-13-reasons-why

bull httpsheadspaceorgaunewsheadspace-and-netflix-collaborate-to-keep-young-australians-safe

bull httpskidshelplinecomauparents

I would like to suggest that parents monitor what their young people are watching with particular reference to this Netflix show which to my mind has only commercial intents and those cynically exploitative Parents can advise and challenge their young people about appropriate content and also use resources available to guide their discussions with their young people The URLs above are a good start as headspace is a reputable well-grounded Australian organisation whose charter is mental health care of adolescents

I will be happy to discuss andor meet with parents who would like further information or who have concerns for the mental health of their young people

This article was developed from material supplied by Mr Gerry Collins Counsellor at St Maryrsquos College and Mrs Debbie Masson Counsellor at

St Monicarsquos College I thank them for their permission to use their material

Br Roger - Counsellor

2324TH JUNE 2018 YEAR OF YOUTH CAMP

Reach Youth Group is hosting an outdoor Camp to celebrate the Year of Youth Target group will be any young person in the Cairns Diocese (Year 7 ndash Year 12) wanting to celebrate their Christian faith with other like minded

youth during a weekend of fun friendship and faith It will be an occasion for them to get away make friends and celebrate their faith in a fun safe and beautiful natural environment

Who are we Reach is a Youth Group within the Diocese of Cairns that has been operating since 2016 It welcomes any young person in secondary schools that is interested in exploring their faith in a friendly and supportive environment Our aim is for the youth to connect their faith to their daily lives help them to reach out to the Spirit of God working in their lives as well as reach out to each other and to the wider community Reach has been involved in community activities such as cooking for Rosiesrsquo and Clean Up Australia Day We are run by a team of lay people

Date

10am Sat 23rd June to

3pm Sun 24th June

Venue

Echo Creek Adventure Centre

Located on a 240 acre cattle property in the

heart of the Tully Valley

Camp will include

Team building amp Leadership activities

Laser Tag Games

Eucharistic Celebration Campfire

Cost is $60 per person and includes all meals accommodation and

outdoor activities

To register and for more info please contact

Priscilla OrsquoBrien Coordinator

Reach Youth Group Mobile 0429 475 825

Email priscaobgmailcom

Page 10

STEM NEWS

BOYS BOYS BOYS with Maggie DentIn this seminar popular parenting author and ldquoqueen of common senserdquo Maggie Dent will share her insights practical suggestions and passion for raising boys in our chaotic world Statistically boys are still at greater risk than girls of injury death school failure cancer hellip the list goes on From before school to adulthood the journey of a boy to a man is often misunderstood Boysrsquo needs are different to girls and in order to help our boys grow into wonderful men parents teachers and carers need to understand these needs and how to meet them Maggie draws her wisdom not only from the research that has gone into writing seven books but from parenting her own four sons teaching in high schools for over 17 years counselling troubled lads and working with men in her menrsquos-only seminars She is a champion of boys and wants you to be one too

Date Sunday 24th June 2018Time 2pm-4pm (doors open at 115pm)Venue St Josephs School 13 Loeven St Parramatta Park Cairns QLDCost $35Tickets httpswwwtrybookingcomVXGUInquiries teammaggiemaggiedentcom

This year we have been able to provide our Year 10 students with the opportunity to take STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics) as an elective subject This subject on offer attracted so much interest in the current Year 10 cohort that two classes were scheduled into the timetable for 2018 The two lucky teachers to take on the challenge of expanding the creative and critical minds of the boys are Mr Cutuli and Mrs Gane Working as a team Mr Cutuli brings his depth of mathematical knowledge and understanding of economic principles together with Mrs Ganersquos passion for the Sciences to encourage and excite the young minds of the STEM boys creating future innovatorsThe boys were set the task of focusing their understanding and broadening their knowledge of drones with a need to ask themselves what uses do drones currently have in society and what roles could drones play in the future Through the unit boys were asked to choose from a variety of tasks based on how they enjoy learning and expressing their understanding There were mathematically focused tasks to complete such as researching and reporting the densities of various materials used to build drones and written tasks that asked boys to research and critically analyse the role of drones in society All boys were encouraged to be creative and build a mock drone from plastics and cardboard in the makerspace This enabled them to contemplate effective dimensions and consider building materials necessary for successful drone design Boys had the option to carry out tasks individually or in small groupsAfter the success of the drones unit the boys are now working for the remainder of the term with a focus on bridge design building and testing One group of students will investigate the possibility of a pedestrian bridge to allow Saints students to walk to the Technology building across Scott Street It is hoped that the boys will draw on each otherrsquos strengths developing a full plan and proposal for the pedestrian bridge to hopefully become a reality in the futureThe Saints STEM Club is running every Thursday afternoon from 330pm - 430pm in F2 This club is for students from Year 7 to Year 12 to engage with likeminded creative individuals where projects are undertaken across a range of disciplines The dedication of the Saints Science teachers will see Science tutorials begin next Tuesday afternoon from 330pm - 430pm in F4Mrs Kastelle Gane - Head of Science

Date Sunday 24th June 2018Time 2pm-4pm (doors open at 115pm)Venue St Josephs School 13 Loeven St Parramatta Park Cairns QLDCost $35Tickets httpswwwtrybookingcomVXGUInquiries teammaggiemaggiedentcom

Page 11

STUDENT TUTORIALSSubject Tutorials Music Rehearsals amp Clubs Timetable

Semester 1 2018Department Time Location

Humanities Thursday lunch time C4English Various opportunities students should see their

English teacher or Miss Nguyen-Hales

Term 2 Week 5 Week 8 Week 9 Thursday 330pm - 430pm

Various(see your English teacher)

D4

Italian Wednesday 230pm L23Japanese Wednesday 230pm L24Mathematics Tuesdays ndash 800am

Thursdays ndash 330pmL15 amp C4 C3

Science Tuesdays - 330pm - 430pm F4Music Rehearsals Time Location

Concert Band

Choir

Percussion Ensemble

String Orchestra

Brass Ensemble

Big Band

College Play

College Play

Monday at 720am ndash 820am

Wednesday at 720am ndash 820am

Tuesday at 720am ndash 820am

Thursday at 720am ndash 820am

Thursday at 720am ndash 820am

Friday at 720am ndash 820amNOTE Boys must attend all rehearsals and see subject teachers to schedule alternative tutorial times if there is a clash)

Monday 330pm - 500pm

Wednesday 1250pm - 400pm

Lennon Hall

McLaughlin Theatre

Lennon Hall

B3

St Monicarsquos College

Lennon Hall

St Monicarsquos College

St Monicarsquos College

Clubs Time LocationSTEM amp Robotics

Latin

Thursday at 330pm ndash 430pm

Wednesday 230pm - 330pm

F1F2

G8

There are also a number of opportunities for further Maths support at all levels in the mornings Interested students should see their teacher or Mr Cridland for further details

Students who are committed to music rehearsals should organise a tutorial time on a morning when they are not expected at a music groupPLEASE NOTE most tutorials and clubs start in Week 3 of each term however students are asked to check with their classroom teacher

No charge dental treatment

Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health ServiceOral Health Services

1300 300 850 Monday - Friday 800am - 400pm

All children from 0-17 years old (routine treatment)

Adults with appropriate concession card

Clinics include - Cairns North Smithfield Edmonton Mareeba Atherton Tully Innisfail Mossman Yarrabah

Schools - Balaclava Edge Hill Cairns West Mareeba

Did you know that JCU offers the local community very affordable orthodontic care

JCUrsquos state-of-the-art Orthodontic Clinic offers treatment for children adolescents and adults including braces aligners and preventative treatments All services are supervised by experts and we use the latest in advanced technology to provide comprehensive diagnosis and treatment Book in for your free no obligation appointment today

Further details httpsgooglVvB2Sa

Page 11

STUDENT TUTORIALSSubject Tutorials Music Rehearsals amp Clubs Timetable

Semester 1 2018Department Time Location

Humanities Thursday lunch time C4English Various opportunities students should see their

English teacher or Miss Nguyen-Hales

Term 2 Week 5 Week 8 Week 9 Thursday 330pm - 430pm

Various(see your English teacher)

D4

Italian Wednesday 230pm L23Japanese Wednesday 230pm L24Mathematics Tuesdays ndash 800am

Thursdays ndash 330pmL15 amp C4 C3

Science Tuesdays - 330pm - 430pm F4Music Rehearsals Time Location

Concert Band

Choir

Percussion Ensemble

String Orchestra

Brass Ensemble

Big Band

College Play

College Play

Monday at 720am ndash 820am

Wednesday at 720am ndash 820am

Tuesday at 720am ndash 820am

Thursday at 720am ndash 820am

Thursday at 720am ndash 820am

Friday at 720am ndash 820amNOTE Boys must attend all rehearsals and see subject teachers to schedule alternative tutorial times if there is a clash)

Monday 330pm - 500pm

Wednesday 1250pm - 400pm

Lennon Hall

McLaughlin Theatre

Lennon Hall

B3

St Monicarsquos College

Lennon Hall

St Monicarsquos College

St Monicarsquos College

Clubs Time LocationSTEM amp Robotics

Latin

Thursday at 330pm ndash 430pm

Wednesday 230pm - 330pm

F1F2

G8

There are also a number of opportunities for further Maths support at all levels in the mornings Interested students should see their teacher or Mr Cridland for further details

Students who are committed to music rehearsals should organise a tutorial time on a morning when they are not expected at a music groupPLEASE NOTE most tutorials and clubs start in Week 3 of each term however students are asked to check with their classroom teacher

No charge dental treatment

Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health ServiceOral Health Services

1300 300 850 Monday - Friday 800am - 400pm

All children from 0-17 years old (routine treatment)

Adults with appropriate concession card

Clinics include - Cairns North Smithfield Edmonton Mareeba Atherton Tully Innisfail Mossman Yarrabah

Schools - Balaclava Edge Hill Cairns West Mareeba

Did you know that JCU offers the local community very affordable orthodontic care

JCUrsquos state-of-the-art Orthodontic Clinic offers treatment for children adolescents and adults including braces aligners and preventative treatments All services are supervised by experts and we use the latest in advanced technology to provide comprehensive diagnosis and treatment Book in for your free no obligation appointment today

Further details httpsgooglVvB2Sa

Page 12

CAREERS AND PATHWAYS

Interested in a lsquogaprsquo yearMid-year application deadline is 15 June (one month away) however they do accept applications all year round until placements are at capacityLattitude Global Volunteering have been in operation for over 45 years and are the original gap year provider They are a not for profit organisation and provide international volunteering placements between 3-12 months in a large range of countries For some more information about our programs please donrsquot hesitate to check out their website at

wwwlattitudeaustraliaorg

The above information has been gathered from a range of sources including publicly available websites Every effort has been made to ensure the information provided is accurate and up-to-date at the time of publication The information contained is designed to provide information that may assist you with researching post-secondary courses and career options St Augustinersquos does not identify with or recommend providers Whilst St Augustines College are happy to assist students in the decision-making process it is clearly the responsibility of you and your family to research and choose a pathway that best suits you

Queensland is the third largest employing State Around half of the jobs are in Brisbane and a further 13 are in the closely located Gold Coast areaOver the last five years employment in the State rose by 76 slightly below the national average During this period Health Care and Social Assistance provided the largest number of new jobs followed by Accommodation and Food Services Employment fell in five of the 19 industries with the largest in miningWorkers in Queensland are slightly less likely to have post-school qualifications than those in other states Compared with workers nationally relatively few have a bachelor degree or higher but a large share hold a certificate III or higher vocational qualification When considering a career you always need to know if it is a growth or declining area At this time the top 5 industries in Queensland are

1 Health Care and Social Assistance 2 Retail Trade3 Construction 4 Education and Training 5 Accommodation and Food Services

Tourism ndash the Career Opportunities are Endless

Over 20000 new jobs are expected to be needed in Queenslandrsquos tourism industry by 2020 so there has never been a better time to consider a career in tourism Have you ever considered a career in tourismFor more information on Tourism Careers contact your local TAFE or University

Still not sure of your Career AspirationsDonrsquot know what to study in Years 10 - 12 Are you confused about your career choiceThen explore over 6700 TAFE and university courses and over 1000 different job description

httpscareerhqcomaucareers-database

Are you interested in a Diploma of Screen amp Media after school life

Qualification Outcomes The Diploma of Screen and Media is designed to prepare students to work in specialist roles in the makeup services industry such as hair and makeup artists and designers photographic andor high fashion makeup artists and stylists retail makeup artists freelance makeup artists and bridal makeup artists Successful graduates from this course may also coordinate the operation of a makeup department or business Individuals completing this qualification will possess a sound theoretical knowledge of specialist makeup services for the photographic and high fashion industries and will be able to use a range of specialised technical or managerial competencies to plan carry out and evaluate work in the area of specialist makeup services for those industries

Course Duration and Study OptionsThe course runs for 12 months and is a mixture of online and one day (1) attendance a weekApprox 10-15 hours of online flexible learning in your own time each week would be required

931-33 Plaza Parade Maroochydore Qld 4558 P 07 5309 6635 E admindemiinternationalcomau

wwwdemiinternationalcomau

MEGT Jobs-boardAdditional vacancies are currently listed on MEGT Online Jobs Board

To review these additional vacancies please use this link

httpwwwmegtcomausearchkeywordschooljob_listing_regionqueenslandtypejob_listingpage1

These vacancies are listed by various Registered Training Providers (RTOs) and have not been verified directly by MEGT

Please review these additional vacancies and direct any enquiries to the relevant RTO listed

If you are using the link on your school newsletter feel free to use the URL httpsgooglmc5DfJ

Donrsquot forget to visit the Careers Weebly for all your Careers amp Pathways newshttpsaccareersandpathwaysweeblycom

Page 13

CAREERS AND PATHWAYS

PRIMARY SCHOOLS VISITSYear 8 Students on Primary Schools

Eight boys from Year 8 joined Br Darren and Mr Seivers in visits to local Catholic primary schools recently They presented to Year 5 boys their impressions of St Augustinersquos and spoke about the differences they have noticed in being at high school

The local primary schools enjoyed seeing their ex-students come back and talk about Saints The schools showed a genuine pride in the young men they had a hand in forming

The boys were outstanding ambassadors for the College in the way they spoke presented themselves in front of the class and wore their uniform The Year 8 boys involved were Noah Cockerell Massimo Parlapiano Nate Prien Marlgun Wagner Campbell Rick William Derrington Stirling Harris and Finn Boyd

Mr Glen Seivers - Director of Administration

BOND University Twilight Open DaySATURDAY 28 JULY 2018

200PM ndash 600PMJoin Bond University on this day and you will receive an all-access pass to their campus so you can experience university in a whole new lightYour future depends on what you do right now

httpsbondeduau

2019 Apprenticeship IntakeAn apprenticeship with Hastings Deering is more than just a training program It is an opportunity to learn from the best in the business in state-of-the-art facilities With a network across Queensland the Northern Territory Papua New Guinea The Solomon Islands and New Caledonia Hastings Deering offers offer extensive career opportunities in a variety of fields Working with world class Caterpillar machinery apprentices learn about the servicing repair and maintenance of a massive range of equipment engines and power systemsIf you are interested in an apprenticeship with Hastings Deering applications open 28th May 2018For more information visit wwwhastingsdeeringcomauapprenticeships

Page 14

Port Moresby Inaugural Country DinnerIn my role as Director of Boarding one of the highlights on the boarding calendar is the opportunity to visit remote communities and meet the families that entrust their children to our care These visits allow us to build relationships develop an understanding of the sacrifices families make for their children to attend Saints interview prospective boarders and to have an enjoyable and relaxed dinner with current familiesLast Friday I was fortunate enough to travel to Port Moresby to meet with existing and prospective boarding families Br Darren Mr Stephen King (Head of Ambrose Residence) Br Roger and I along with Ms Larissa Nolan (Assistant Principal from St Monicarsquos College) were privileged to be able to have dinner with the families from Papua New Guinea It was a wonderful evening and reaffirmed St Augustinersquos commitment to providing the option of a Catholic education in the Marist tradition for the people of PNG Currently there are 23 students from 11 families and we are looking forward to a number of new enrolments in 2019

National Boarding WeekLast week we celebrated National Boarding Week (13-19 May) One of the major objectives was to raise the profile and awareness of boarding in the local context To address this several events were conducted throughout the week Of particular note was the hosting of afternoon tea by each of the Residences for their respective Head of Year Homeroom teachers and Year level assistants Thanks to all the teachers who took time out of their busy schedules to visit the lsquohomersquo of the young men in their class This will also be proceeded by an opportunity for our Year 10 students to be a lsquoBoarder for the Dayrsquo in Week 8Influenza VaccinationWith the flu season just around the corner a new initiative this year will provide boarders with the opportunity to receive the Influenza Vaccination As you are aware the sustained and close learning environment and boarding accommodation in schools increases the likelihood of infections spreading We know that once influenza has been introduced to a school it spreads easily and can result in a significant number of affected students and staff For this reason I would strongly encourage all boarding families to seriously consider having their child vaccinated Details regarding this opportunity were emailed to parents on Tuesday this week and the accompanying forms need to be completed and returned by Friday 8 JuneMr John Brimstone - Director of Boarding

Page 15

SAINTS SPORTINTERHOUSE ATHLETICS CARNIVAL 2018

The College Athletics Carnival will be held on Thursday 31 May at Barlow Park Please note the following detailsTIME All students attend Homeroom as per usual Year levels will move over to Barlow Park when advised

Competition begins at 915am and the day will be completed by 310pm after presentations Students will be dismissed from Barlow Park at 310pm

LUNCH Students may bring their own lunch but the College will supply morning tea (1030am) lunch (1230pm) and a drink for each student The canteen will also be open for light refreshments and snacks A water bottle is strongly recommended

DRESS Students are to wear (A) T-shirt in house colour (College athletics singlet will be permissible for events) (B) College sports shorts (C) Joggers (required for all events)

VALUABLES As per College guidelines mobile phones and iPods are not to be seen or heard and will be confiscated These items are best left at home or secured in your College locker

SUN PROTECTION Hats are necessary Sunscreen will be provided

ATTENDANCE All students are required to attend the Carnival If a student is absent on the day due to illness a medical certificate is required Rolls will be taken at the start and the end of the day Other jobs on the day are allocated to students unable to participate because of a medical condition Parents are asked to inform their sonrsquos Head of Year of this before the Carnival

INVITATION Parents and friends are more than welcome to attend

PARENTS Please ensure your sonrsquos clothing hat etc are clearly labelled with his name

The Road to ConfroIn Term 4 2017 a group of boys began two gym sessions per week under the watchful gaze of Mr Gregory and Mr Ward Sessions skillfully prepared by Mr Di Salvo This was the beginning of their preparation for the Confraternity Shield Rugby League Carnival (Confro) coming up at the end of this term in Charters TowersThey hit the training paddock in Week 2 Term 1 in search of fitness lost during the long holidays Eventually working on new combinations and learning the style of play Lionel Williamsom wants as head coachTo date their efforts have paid off with two very close games in the local competition A 2 point loss to Cairns High and a 2 point win over WoreeSuch preparation and effort is needed to have a good performance at Confro On days 1 and 2 the boys will play

two games per day They get a day off on the Wednesday to regroup and recover and then play games to determine overall placings on Thursday and Friday A very full scheduleWe are in the top level of the competition with 48 teams from all over Queensland competing and our pool is the top 16This is a very costly venture and we always welcome the support of sponsors So far we have two major sponsors in Norweld and Sea Swift and we would like to acknowledge their support and thank them for their generous contributions to the College sporting programIf you or your company would like to also support our quest please contact the Team Manager Peter Ward (pward1sacqldeduau Ph 4051 5555)Mr Peter Ward - Manager

Page 15

SAINTS SPORTINTERHOUSE ATHLETICS CARNIVAL 2018

The College Athletics Carnival will be held on Thursday 31 May at Barlow Park Please note the following detailsTIME All students attend Homeroom as per usual Year levels will move over to Barlow Park when advised

Competition begins at 915am and the day will be completed by 310pm after presentations Students will be dismissed from Barlow Park at 310pm

LUNCH Students may bring their own lunch but the College will supply morning tea (1030am) lunch (1230pm) and a drink for each student The canteen will also be open for light refreshments and snacks A water bottle is strongly recommended

DRESS Students are to wear (A) T-shirt in house colour (College athletics singlet will be permissible for events) (B) College sports shorts (C) Joggers (required for all events)

VALUABLES As per College guidelines mobile phones and iPods are not to be seen or heard and will be confiscated These items are best left at home or secured in your College locker

SUN PROTECTION Hats are necessary Sunscreen will be provided

ATTENDANCE All students are required to attend the Carnival If a student is absent on the day due to illness a medical certificate is required Rolls will be taken at the start and the end of the day Other jobs on the day are allocated to students unable to participate because of a medical condition Parents are asked to inform their sonrsquos Head of Year of this before the Carnival

INVITATION Parents and friends are more than welcome to attend

PARENTS Please ensure your sonrsquos clothing hat etc are clearly labelled with his name

The Road to ConfroIn Term 4 2017 a group of boys began two gym sessions per week under the watchful gaze of Mr Gregory and Mr Ward Sessions skillfully prepared by Mr Di Salvo This was the beginning of their preparation for the Confraternity Shield Rugby League Carnival (Confro) coming up at the end of this term in Charters TowersThey hit the training paddock in Week 2 Term 1 in search of fitness lost during the long holidays Eventually working on new combinations and learning the style of play Lionel Williamsom wants as head coachTo date their efforts have paid off with two very close games in the local competition A 2 point loss to Cairns High and a 2 point win over WoreeSuch preparation and effort is needed to have a good performance at Confro On days 1 and 2 the boys will play

two games per day They get a day off on the Wednesday to regroup and recover and then play games to determine overall placings on Thursday and Friday A very full scheduleWe are in the top level of the competition with 48 teams from all over Queensland competing and our pool is the top 16This is a very costly venture and we always welcome the support of sponsors So far we have two major sponsors in Norweld and Sea Swift and we would like to acknowledge their support and thank them for their generous contributions to the College sporting programIf you or your company would like to also support our quest please contact the Team Manager Peter Ward (pward1sacqldeduau Ph 4051 5555)Mr Peter Ward - Manager

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SAINTS SPORTSPORTS REPORT

Cross Country Saints dominated the Peninsula Cross Country trials last week which were held as a selection basis for the Peninsula team Out of the 22 Saints students who participated on the day 16 of our students were successful in progressing through to the State Titles The excellent individual achievements saw the following results in the respective age groups

12 Years ndash Lucas Lane (2nd)13 Years ndash Marlgun Wagner (1st) Harry Hume (6th)14 Years ndash Aaron Dempsey (2nd) Harry Taylor (4th)15 Years ndash Joel Stevens (1st) Miguel Groth (4th) Oliver Lukin (6th) 16 Years ndash Brady McIntyre (2nd) Luke Azzopardi (3rd) Sam Paino (4th) Guruji Wagner (5th)17 Years ndash Toby Gillen (1st) Liam Featherstone (4th)18 Years ndash Nathan Pullen (1st) Eli Davey (3rd)These students have now earned selection to participate in the Queensland Schools Cross Country Championships which will be held in Maroochydore during July

CISSA The final round of the regular season of CISSA was played last week with St Augustinersquos travelling to St Andrewrsquos to compete in what is always a spirited and competitive round It was pleasing to come away with victories in all five sports which allows the teams to progress into the finals with some confidence under their belts Results in the five sports were as follows

AFL - Saints 95 defeated SACC 0 (Branden Deslandes MVP)Basketball ndash Saints 40 defeated SACC 36 (Kai Mountney MVP)Football ndash Saints 3 defeated SACC 2 (Jack Carr MVP)Touch ndash Saints 9 defeated SACC 6 (Guruji Wagner MVP)Volleyball ndash Saints 2 defeated SACC 0 (Sam Paino MVP)All teams now progress into the Preliminary Final next week with the winning teams progressing into the Grand Final on 6 June Good luck to all teams

Rugby League Both the 15 Years and Open Rugby League teams had resounding wins over St Maryrsquos College last week in the interschool competition The 15s dominated from the kick off and came away with a 42-0 win The Opens played some promising football and had several more chances to cross the line for tries At the final siren Saints were successful in a 26-0 victory

Bill Turner Football Competition Congratulations to our Bill Turner Football team that has progressed into the local finals playoff with a comprehensive 6-0 victory over St Andrewrsquos last week The team now prepares to play Cairns State High School in what promises to be a very competitive final

Brett Toombs - Head of Sport

Peninsula Cross Country Representatives Back Liam Featherstone Luke Azzopardi Sam Paino Edward Orchard Brady McIntyre amp Aaron Dempsey

Front Nathan Pullen Harry Hume Lucas Lane amp Harry TaylorAbsent Marlgun Wagner Joel Stevens Miguel Groth

Oliver Lukin Toby Gillen amp Eli Davey

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24 May 2018 Dear parents students staff and friends of Saint Augustinersquos College We write to inform you that Brother Darren Burge will conclude his term as Principal at the end of the 2018 school year Under Brother Darrenrsquos leadership over the last five years Saint Augustinersquos has continued to flourish with high demand for enrolment at the College from families in Cairns as well as regional and remote areas of Far North Queensland Facilities have developed significantly and students experience stimulating modern learning environments of the highest quality The strong educational outcomes consistently achieved by the students at Saint Augustinersquos reflect the tremendous work of the staff and Brother Darrenrsquos leadership of the learning agenda Most importantly Brother Darrenrsquos influence in promoting the Faith life and pastoral care of the College community has been exceptional and widely acknowledged among parents students and staff Brother Darren has been a leader within the Marist Brothers in Australia for a significant period He was a Provincial Councillor in the former Sydney Province and has been a Provincial Councillor in the new Province of Australia since its inception in 2012 Last year he was an organiser of and delegate to the international Marist Brothersrsquo General Chapter From next year Brother Darren will be taking a more direct role in Province and Association activities and administration The Provincial Brother Peter Carroll has notified Marist Schools Australia and the Diocese that he will not be appointing another Brother to the Principalship of the College He has stressed that this should not be seen as any lessening of the Marist commitment to Cairns but more as a confident endorsement of Saint Augustinersquos as a strong and enduring Marist community The Brothers are proud of their connections with Cairns and while for the first time in its history there will be no Brother leading the College they know its future is bright and assured They look forward to continuing their involvement in the College We would like to take this opportunity to thank Brother Darren his predecessors and the Brothers generally for their commitment to the College and the wider Cairns community In the coming weeks a selection process will commence for the appointment of a new Principal which will be led by the Cairns Catholic Education Service and Marist Schools Australia After 88 years of leadership by Marist Brothers since the foundation of the College in 1930 2019 will mark a new era for this Marist school with the appointment of the first lay Principal A formal agreement between Bishop James Foley and the Provincial Brother Peter Carroll has been signed to ensure Saint Augustinersquos continues to flourish as a vibrant Marist school an active member of Marist Schools Australia within the existing governance of the Catholic Education Services for the Diocese of Cairns Importantly the Marist Brothers community will remain at Saint Augustinersquos contributing to the life of the College and the Diocese Later this year there will be opportunities to thank and farewell Brother Darren in recognition of his significant contribution to Saint Augustinersquos and Catholic education in the Diocese Yours sincerely

Dr Frank Malloy Mr Bill Dixon National Director Executive Director Marist Schools Australia Catholic Education Services Diocese of Cairns

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24 May 2018 Dear parents students staff and friends of Saint Augustinersquos College We write to inform you that Brother Darren Burge will conclude his term as Principal at the end of the 2018 school year Under Brother Darrenrsquos leadership over the last five years Saint Augustinersquos has continued to flourish with high demand for enrolment at the College from families in Cairns as well as regional and remote areas of Far North Queensland Facilities have developed significantly and students experience stimulating modern learning environments of the highest quality The strong educational outcomes consistently achieved by the students at Saint Augustinersquos reflect the tremendous work of the staff and Brother Darrenrsquos leadership of the learning agenda Most importantly Brother Darrenrsquos influence in promoting the Faith life and pastoral care of the College community has been exceptional and widely acknowledged among parents students and staff Brother Darren has been a leader within the Marist Brothers in Australia for a significant period He was a Provincial Councillor in the former Sydney Province and has been a Provincial Councillor in the new Province of Australia since its inception in 2012 Last year he was an organiser of and delegate to the international Marist Brothersrsquo General Chapter From next year Brother Darren will be taking a more direct role in Province and Association activities and administration The Provincial Brother Peter Carroll has notified Marist Schools Australia and the Diocese that he will not be appointing another Brother to the Principalship of the College He has stressed that this should not be seen as any lessening of the Marist commitment to Cairns but more as a confident endorsement of Saint Augustinersquos as a strong and enduring Marist community The Brothers are proud of their connections with Cairns and while for the first time in its history there will be no Brother leading the College they know its future is bright and assured They look forward to continuing their involvement in the College We would like to take this opportunity to thank Brother Darren his predecessors and the Brothers generally for their commitment to the College and the wider Cairns community In the coming weeks a selection process will commence for the appointment of a new Principal which will be led by the Cairns Catholic Education Service and Marist Schools Australia After 88 years of leadership by Marist Brothers since the foundation of the College in 1930 2019 will mark a new era for this Marist school with the appointment of the first lay Principal A formal agreement between Bishop James Foley and the Provincial Brother Peter Carroll has been signed to ensure Saint Augustinersquos continues to flourish as a vibrant Marist school an active member of Marist Schools Australia within the existing governance of the Catholic Education Services for the Diocese of Cairns Importantly the Marist Brothers community will remain at Saint Augustinersquos contributing to the life of the College and the Diocese Later this year there will be opportunities to thank and farewell Brother Darren in recognition of his significant contribution to Saint Augustinersquos and Catholic education in the Diocese Yours sincerely

Dr Frank Malloy Mr Bill Dixon National Director Executive Director Marist Schools Australia Catholic Education Services Diocese of Cairns