Vol. 50 No. 8 6 June 2016

Each year Marists celebrate the feast of St Marcellin Champagnat, the founder of the Marist Brothers and the person who inspires educators who seek to live the spirituality of Mary, the mother of Jesus.

Marcellin grew up in France. He was born in 1789, the year the French Revolution commenced, a year of turmoil. He grew up in a large family and consequently learnt to share life with his brothers and sisters. Marcellin enjoyed his family life on the farm, tending the sheep and developing his entrepreneurial skills through selling some of these sheep. Marcellin’s father was active in the politics of the Revolution, while his mother, a very religious woman, spent most of her time caring for the family. Marcellin’s early days, therefore, were influenced by parents who contributed to his growth in very different ways.

A chance visit to the family farm by a priest sowed in Marcellin’s mind and heart the desire to become a priest. It was then that his lack of basic education came against him and he had to work hard to overcome this handicap. In the seminary he met a group of young men inspired with a vision of founding a Society of Mary, priests, sisters and lay people, working to rebuild the Church, a humble and serving Church, in the spirit of Mary.

Once Marcellin was ordained, the local Bishop appointed him as curate to a small village named La Valla. It was during this time that Marcellin finally believed God was calling him to found a community of Brothers who would help educate young people. In France, after the Revolution, there was a great need for competent teachers and the Church was keenly aware of the equally important need to educate these young people in the Catholic faith.

Marcellin’s commitment to his priestly duties included taking every opportunity to teach young people their catechism. He soon got to know the local families, visiting them on foot as often as he could. These people could see Marcellin’s love of God and his special devotion to Mary. His enthusiasm was contagious, inspiring others to also become teachers of the faith.

Today’s Marist schools are built on this early tradition, one which continues to enhance school communities. At this time each year we focus on the legacy of St Marcellin, providing us with the opportunity to reflect on these origins and to reinterpret them for our contemporary world.

St Marcellin Champagnat, guide us.

AS WE CELEBRATE CHAMPAGNAT DAY

Marcellin Medallion Winners - Luke Azzopardi (Junior) & Luke Angus (Senior)The Brothers making their commitment

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

Please direct your son’s special achievements to Br Joa for both in and out of school activities. Email: brjoa@sac.qld.edu.au

Rhys SimpsonYear 12

Selected in the Peninsula 18 Years Touch team

Nicholas ReedYear 7

Winner of the Rostrum Voice of Youth

Competition

Trading HoursMondays and Wednesdays

8.00am–3.30pmSAINTS SHOP WEBSITE

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

College CalendarMonday 6 June Feast of St Marcellin ChampagnatWednesday 8 June Interhouse Athletics Carnival - Barlow ParkFriday 10 June Boarders Free WeekendWednesday 22 June Classes finish Term 2 at 2.30pmFriday 24 June Confraternity Rugby League until 1 JulyMonday 11 July Student Free Day - No Classes College Parent/Teacher/Student Interviews 1.00pm - 7.00pm Lennon Hall Boarders in Residence 4.00pm - 8.00pmTuesday 12 July Classes resume Term 3

Congratulations to Riley Keatley, Year 7 (right) and Scott St Amand Year 8 (centre) who participated in the

annual Cairns to Kuranda train race. It was a rain drenched day but the boys managed to win first place

overall in the team division.

Congratulations to Karl Petri, Branden Deslandes and Tom West who have been selected in the

15 Years AFL Qld Country team

Jordan Ismalun Year 11

Chosen by the Navy Cadets to join the Young

Endeavour Voyage between Airlie Beach and

Cairns in July

Mali Martin Year 11

Selected in the Peninsula 18 Years Touch team

Jack GloverYear 12

Selected in the Peninsula 19 Years Football team

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From the Principal

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The Bicentenary of the Marist Brothers will be celebrated on 2 January 2017! This marks 200 years of life and mission as an Institute since our simple beginnings in the little hamlet of Lavalla near Lyon in southern France. Who would have thought that this work would spread to 81 countries of the world?I hope that the upcoming celebrations, which will take shape over the coming twelve months will place a renewed focus on Marcellin, the person. I hope he can be an inspiration to all of us - staff, students and parents. The fact that he has been proclaimed a Saint by the universal Church means that he has an enduring relevance and we can relate to him just as much today. Marcellin’s wisdom certainly makes sense in today’s world.I recently shared one of his ‘pearls of wisdom for teachers’ with our own staff. He reminds educators of the importance of their own example: “Of all the lessons you can, and indeed must, give your pupils, the first and principal one, the most meritorious for you and the most efficacious for them, is your example. Education is assimilated more easily and makes a deeper impression by way of the eyes than by way of the ears” (Opinions, Conferences, KLI, pp. 310 -312). I am sure that this is equally relevant for parents. We know what Marcellin says is true but we can so easily forget how important our example is to impressionable minds and hearts. Perhaps teenagers can appear to be so cool, calm and collected and not influenced by our example and words! Nevertheless, we really do know that our actions significantly impact on the young people we have in our lives, even if it is hard to quantify. Significantly, as a contemporary Marist school our approach continues to be guided by traditions focussed on appreciating that:“Educating a child means training his heart and developing his good dispositions” and “educating a child means moulding and polishing his character” (Opinions, Conferences, XXXV, pp.368 – 377).Strong Minds Gentle Hearts, the catch phrase that can be seen on our walls and is placed before our students on a regular basis, is related to the moulding and polishing of character. We want our young men, ‘Saints men’ as we so often call them, to possess these characteristics. In some respects, there has never been an era where it is more important to remain strong in mind. Being resolute in the face of a society with such diversity and conflicting values, is critical to maintain identity and a sense of wellbeing. Being compassionate in the midst of these complexities adds a human dimension that has the capacity to bring about reconciliation and unity. Marcellin was described as having a strong mind and a gentle heart. If he did not have a strong mind then perhaps the Marist Brothers may not have

survived and St Augustine’s College wouldn’t exist as we know it. Marcellin is an inspiring example because of the sheer persistence and faithful hope he maintained in the face of adversity. He had a clear vision of offering an education to those who most needed it and of telling them the good news about Jesus Christ. So much of what Marcellin did to establish the brothers was against the odds and often without the favour of the institutional Church and State. This never stopped him. He used his natural intelligence and persuasive personality to influence others, eventually managing to have the brothers recognised by the State. In his lifetime the brothers were never formally recognised as an institute within the Church. However, the good foundations he established saw this come to fruition some years later. Marcellin always had the bigger vision of taking the brothers to ‘all the dioceses of the world’. This vision began taking shape in his lifetime. Before his death in 1840, the brothers had accompanied the Marist priests to New Zealand in 1836. It must have been a remarkable event for Marcellin to witness this growth of his mission. He started with just two brothers in the latter part of 1816 and within twenty years was sending brothers to Oceania!Marcellin’s strong mind and clear vision was accompanied by a deep compassion for those around him. There are numerous letters to brothers and others where you can see the blend of strength and compassion. He remained compassionate and merciful even when somebody else had clearly done the wrong thing. The early brothers attest to this compassion and also to a good sense of humour.I pray and hope that Marcellin can inspire all of us to be better people. May this strength of mind and gentleness of heart be the example that we as teachers and parents are to the young people entrusted to our care. May this example mould the lives and polish the characters of our boys. With best wishes,Br Darren Burge FMS

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strategies for positive Wellbeing

I recently came across this brief on “Strategies for Positive Wellbeing”.I am sharing it with you, courtesy of Eirini Lammi, a Consultant Psychologist with ACER. Strategies for Positive WellbeingMindfulness: Mindfulness, which emerged out of the Buddhist tradition of meditation, is a practice of drawing one’s attention to the present moment, focusing on emotions, thoughts and sensations. Mindfulness has been shown to be effective at improving mental wellbeing, behaviour regulation, and interpersonal relationships. A key to mindfulness practice is awareness. If we are aware that we are becoming angry, for instance, we have a greater ability to make a choice of how to behave in response to that emotion.Gratitude Diary: Another useful exercise for fostering optimism is a gratitude diary. Listing three things to be appreciative or thankful for at the end of each day can help us to view life from the glass-half-full perspective more often.Optimism: There is a distinction between fostering optimism and simple positive thinking. Promote thoughts that will help to make the most of a bad situation or find a realistic solution to a problem, rather than just sweeping a problem under the carpet.Realistic Expectations: Negative life events can strike anyone. The death of a loved one, loss of a job, or onset of serious illness can all take their toll on mental wellbeing. This is one

reason that it’s important to focus on aspects of our life that are within our control.Social Engagement: Regular interaction with other people can help promote good mental health. A healthy diet, exercise and getting adequate sleep also play a role.Many of these same factors protect our health and are considered central to positive wellbeing.After much reflection, I have made the decision to move on from my position as College Counsellor and will be finishing early in Term 3.I sincerely thank the many students, staff and families for the opportunity to work with you over many years. Saints is a special community; the envelope of human care is everywhere and support abounds. I wish you all positive futures and good mental health.Ms Jenny JensenCounsellor

DIrector of stuDIes

SCHOOL COUNSELLOR

CONFIdENTIAl COuNSEllINgAvailable Thursday and Friday.

Located in the Health & Wellbeing CentrePh: 4052 9135 Email: counsellor@sac.qld.edu.au

As many parents and carers will remember from the enrolment interview, it is St Augustine’s College policy to make full use of the term, which includes completing examinations and other assessments during the last week of term up to and including the last day. As a boarding school, we offer a shorter term than most schools; thus, it is imperative that we utilise every lesson available to us in every term. We are very appreciative of the support that parents give us in regard to this policy by ensuring that holidays are planned during breaks rather than during term time.

We can also appreciate that in some exceptional situations circumstances can change and events can unfold such as sporting commitments or family weddings, necessitating students being away during term time. The Request for Student Absence form is to be completed for such events, whether they be school related or not, when making a request to the College Principal for a student to be voluntarily absent from school during regular school term time. All requests for leave should be submitted to the Principal at least one month before the event or as soon as possible.

When students are away, it is their responsibility to inform their teachers of their absence. They may request work from the teacher, but the teacher is under no obligation to provide

work for the student while he is away. The onus is on the student to ensure the completion of any work missed while absent once he returns to school.

Of particular importance is that Years 11 and 12 students operate under a very prescriptive

set of obligations from the Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority. Under no circumstances are students allowed to sit an exam prior to the exam date as it compromises the integrity of

the exam. Students will be allowed to sit the exam upon their return, but profile sheets will

note the exam as an anomaly in case the mark is atypical of the student’s overall level of achievement.

Assignments, on the other hand may be submitted before the due date. For situations in which the student is absent for a week or more, he is encouraged to apply for an extension through his teacher and get approval from the appropriate Head of Department.

At Saints, we endeavour to provide an environment conducive to learning and success, and we hope to maintain a culture within these guidelines that benefits students rather than disadvantages them.

God BlessLance Helms - Director of Studies

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college Walkathoni Would Walk 500 miles

Last Friday, Saints boys walked the streets of the Cairns CBD and surrounds as they set off for the annual College Walkathon. The day kicked off with a bleary start as dark clouds shrouded the sky and the high humidity quickly turned to showers of tropical rain. In spite of the rain it did not dampen the excitement and fun that characterised the day for the boys.

Staff members were strategically situated at check points along the route to direct students and keep them moving. Many staff completed the walk themselves and enjoyed the opportunity to get some time out of class, improve fitness and enjoy the beautiful scenery along the way, while supporting the cause of fundraising for the College. The mid-way check point was the morning tea stop which supplied the walkers with scrumptious treats consisting of doughnuts and oranges as well as a pit-stop to recharge those who were running out of puff.

The day presented the boys with the challenge to dress in fancy dress or casual clothes with the best dressed costumes being judged by staff and awarded movie tickets. Some of the highlights included: the Ninja Turtles, Darth Vader on vacation, teacher look-alikes, plus a surprise guest appearance from President Obama and his entourage. The day concluded back at the College at lunch time with delicious hot dogs, chocolate bars and soft drink, followed by a most welcome 1.30pm dismissal.

The aim of the day was to raise $40,000 which will fund a much needed sheltered basketball facility. The boys have been promised a day off in Term 3 if the overall target is reached and if each student raises $40. Raising additional sponsorship money results in being placed in raffle draws for prizes such as JB Hi-Fi gift cards.

Special thanks must go to Mr Max Churchward for organising the day along with the teachers and prefects for helping make the Walkathon such a positive experience and for making the day go so well.

By Rihards Rubulis, Year 12

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Billets for Hong Kong Children’s Choir: The Yip’s Children’s Choir from Hong Kong are undertaking an international tour to New Zealand and Australia in August. Their final destination on the tour is Cairns. St Augustine’s and St Monica’s Colleges will host the Choir while they are in Cairns from 11 to 14 August and are looking for families to billet 24 students and staff for three nights. Letters have been sent home to members of the Saints Choir and Music Ensembles. If you are interested in taking 2 billets, either students or staff, please contact Dr Cole by email. All students and staff speak English.

Music Extension Concert: Congratulations to Music Extension students Francis Tanu and Connor Wright, and to the Saints String Orchestra for their excellent performances at Wednesday night's concert. It was a wonderful event that showcased the breadth of talent at this school, St Monica’s and Redlynch Colleges.

“Aquatique”: Congratulations to all students and staff who performed or who were involved in the wonderful performances of St Monica’s production “Aquatique” held at the Tanks Arts Centre last week. Students from Years 8 to 10 Drama classes and Senior Music students attended performances that were captivating and well delivered. Well done everyone.

Catholic Primary School Tour dates: In Week 3 of Term 3, Saints Music Ensembles will tour to local Catholic primary schools on Thursday 28 July and Friday 29 July to give a series of performances. A letter with more details will be issued before the end of term. These are day trips so no overnight accommodation is needed.

Champagnat Mass: Congratulations and thank you to the musicians and cantors who prepared and presented music for Champagnat Mass on Friday. It was a fine occasion made more memorable and meaningful with the quality of music both provided by musicians and cantors, and by all students and staff with their singing. Well done everyone.

Dr Malcolm ColeDirector of Arts

In Term 3, the College will be conducting a six week course of preparation for any boys who have not been baptised or received the other Sacraments of Initiation namely, Confirmation, First Eucharist and Reconciliation. Any boy who wishes to receive these sacraments are asked to discuss this program with their parents.

If they are interested in pursuing this program, with your support, they can collect letters from Mr Toombs or Fr Laurie. Alternatively, if you wish to make any enquiries, Mr Toombs is available on 4052 9108 and Fr Laurie on 4052 9126.

Fr Laurie TimmsCollege Chaplain

sacramental program

arts department

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James Cook university young language ambassador ConferenCe

Language; the most important tool we have ever invented. Have you ever tried to explain something to someone, but all they do is stare at you blankly and have no idea about what you’re talking about? Or articulated and shared an anecdote for friends to enjoy. How incredible.On Friday 27 May, ten passionate second language learners from Saints participated in the James Cook University Young Language Ambassador Conference. The aim of the Conference was to promote and encourage students to continue learning a second language. Students from Years 5 to 12 from multiple schools around Far North Queensland were present. The ambassadors were selected on the basis that they were outstanding language students and demonstrated a passion for second language education. While at JCU we listened to presenters’ stories about how they got into taking up a second language and how doing so has changed their lives. We also listened to students’ presentations about experiences learning another language and how much they love it, including exchange programs abroad or locally in their classrooms.As a passionate Japanese student, the conference really encouraged me to keep on learning the language until Year 12 and use Japanese in my future career. I would love to go to the Conference again next year. Ethan Chamberlain - Year 9

Language ambassador conference

red shield appealsaints ‘take the heat’ for salvos

How would most teenagers spend their Sunday? Playing football? Socialising with friends? Relaxing?Although this is usually the case, 22 St Augustine’s students took it upon themselves to forgo their usual Sunday fun last weekend to give back to the community by volunteering in The Salvation Army’s Red Shield Appeal. In doing so, the Saints boys helped their cause by raising critical funds for the tireless and vital community support and care provided by the Salvation Army here in Cairns. Held annually in May, the Salvation Army’s Appeal aims to raise $9 million. With this money the Salvos provide 100,000 meals per week, 2000 beds for the homeless and countless other initiatives aimed to support the general community, and more specifically, those who suffer the impacts of crisis, poverty, family dysfunction and mental illness. Bright eyed and bushy tailed, the boys made their way from the air-conditioned comfort of the College cafeteria to the sweltering suburb of Brinsmead. They embarked on a three-hour trek in search of the mythical $100 notes. Through many knocks, goodbyes and angry dogs, $2000 was raised; a very solid effort for the boys.When asked about the day, Year 12 student and College Prefect, Eusebio Goncalves said “the Red Shield Appeal is an excellent way to support an organization that does so much for the community. Being in my last year, I was happy to see the large number of Saints boys, particularly those in the younger grades, participate in the Appeal together with teachers and staff.”The students valued the time spent on the day and cherished the opportunity to give back to the community, especially for such a great cause. A big thank you must go out to The Salvation Army, without whom many of the amazing things that happen in the Cairns community would simply not be possible. Patrick Moore - Year 12 Student

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On Saturday 21 May, 15 boys proudly represented St Augustine’s at the regional heats of the National Rostrum Voice of Youth public speaking competition. This is a very well established and challenging competition that tends to bring out the best in our public speaking talent here at Saints.

The boys were divided into five Junior Heats and five Senior Heats and delivered six and eight minute prepared speeches respectively, on topics ranging from ‘The Time Has Come’ to ‘The Big Picture.’ These boys did Saints proud, with six boys and two reserves making it through to the Queensland Semi-Finals the following weekend. Congratulations must go to Ethan Donnelly, Max Gadd, Jack Miller, Harrison Price, Nicholas Reed, George Taifalos, Gabriel Brown, Mitch Ralston, Adam Dobson, Jack McHenry, Lachlan Doyle, Sam Cristaudo, Eusebio Goncalves, Jeremy Robertson and Rihards Rubulis for their outstanding presentations.

Semi-Finals The following weekend (28 May) saw the successful heat winners (Nicholas Reed, George Taifalos, Mitch Ralston, Lachlan Doyle, Sam Cristaudo and Eusebio Goncalves) compete in the Semi-Finals. It was an absolute pleasure to watch our boys present their prepared speeches and watch as they confidently tackled the impromptu round where they had 15 minutes to prepare a three minute speech on an unseen topic. It’s moments like these where it is the teacher and the family members in the audience who are more nervous than the speakers themselves!

They spoke with passion, enthusiasm and confidence. Each boy had their own unique style, but all did themselves, the College, and their families proud. It is such a privilege to watch young men embrace public speaking and I was extremely impressed with the calibre of talent we have.

Congratulations must go to Nicholas Reed in Year 8 who took out the Junior competition. His prepared speech was detailed, insightful and challenging. He spoke articulately and passionately, engaging the audience with his voice, eye contact, and presence. His impromptu speech highlighted all of these abilities once again, leaving no doubt in the adjudicators' minds that he was the deserving winner of a tough semi-final. Congratulations to Eusebio Goncalves who was named runner-up in the Senior Semi-Finals.

Nicholas goes forward to represent the College and the region at the Queensland finals in Brisbane on 2 July. Good luck Nicholas! Miss Tina Nguyen-Hales - Head of English

RostRum Voice of Youth

All past Teachers, Teacher Aides, Administration Staff, Parents, Students and Community Members are

invited to attend the weekend of festivities.

Saturday 27th August

Dinner Dance, Dimbulah Shire Hall

Doors open 6pm, Dinner served 6.30pm, Music by local band ‘Careless’

Sunday 28th August

10am Sign-on and Celebration Mass, St Anthony’s Church, followed by activities, fashion parade, class displays, photos and memorabilia from the past

Guest Speakers and cake cutting

Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea available for purchase from P & F Association stall

Photos and contributions are sought to assist with a Commemorative 50 Years Book. Businesses and families are invited to sponsor a page. The booklet, souvenir items including a paver engraved with family details

are available for purchase from the website. Visit www.sta.qld.edu.au or Facebook Page ‘St Anthony’s Celebrates 50 years’.

Contact secretary.dimbulah@cns.catholic.edu.au or 4093 5319

Celebrating 50 years of Catholic Education in Dimbulah

P: 4093 5319 W: www.sta.qld.edu.au

Nicholas Reed and George Taifalos

Matisse Reed (St Monica's) and Eusebio Goncalves

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As we approach the end of Semester 1 and exam block, the boarders are focusing on completing assessment, but also have an eye on the school holidays. Boarding life provides the young men and women of St Augustine’s and St Monica’s with a special family atmosphere and a second home. However, as we all know, there is no place like home. With family in mind, I thought it might be a good idea to showcase each Residence in the newsletter. This week the article will focus on the Geaney Residence, home of our Year 7 boarders.

A word from the Head of geaney ResidenceMy full-time experience in boarding here at Geaney has proven to be both thoroughly rewarding and exhausting at the same time. I have enjoyed the day to day interactions with your sons and being surrounded by fantastic young men. Keeping track of the myriad of things, all highs and lows that go on in the academic, personal and co-curricular lives of the boys has definitely had my head spinning at times. While personally, I have had to find a new balance between my own boarding, co-curricular and family commitments, I have always tried to treat your son with as much care, respect and attention as possible and give them the time they deserve.Some of the highlights have included hearing the pride of the boys who have achieved or exceeded their academic goals, listening to their sporting exploits and learning about their passions, interests and getting to know them on a personal level. I feel I have forged some strong connections with the boys and can be someone they turn to when they are in need.The biggest challenge, as you may suspect, has been getting the boys to take full advantage of their study time, in order for them to build on their skills and knowledge, and to achieve their academic goals. While the boys' co-curricular pursuits provide extremely valuable lessons and benefits, we are committed to ensuring your son’s academic work should be their number one priority.While I am keen to enjoy the holidays with my family and spend some time relaxing, I am equally as keen for the next semester of school and to see what we can achieve both individually and collectively.Happy Holidays!Michael Yip

A day in the life of a geaney BoyWith contributions by student Jack Shinn and Miss Hendry

Each school day Mr Yip wakes us up at 6:30am. We head down to Tolle’s dressed in our full school uniform to fuel up for the day at breakfast. After collecting our school gear and brushing our teeth, we head out of the dorm by 7.45am, at this time the dorm is locked until the end of school. After a full day at school, where morning tea and lunch are provided for us in Tolle’s, we return to the dorm at 3.20pm to sign in and change out of our school uniform. After school we participate in organised activities or go to Cairns Central for some shopping. At 5.45pm boys and girls from Years 7, 8 and 9 enjoy a shared meal for dinner, complete with dessert. Evening study sessions begin at 6.30pm and end at 7.50pm each night. We all have a chance to ask for help or talk through our study with Mr Hume, Mr McKenzie and Mr Yip. We enjoy some down time in the dorm from 7.50pm to 8.30pm, where we often call home to speak with our parents. Quiet time in the dorm begins at 8.30pm. This is where we put our electronics into locked trolleys in Mr Yip’s office and prepare for school the next day. 9.00pm is lights out. Weekly boarders head home after school on Friday and full -time boarders enjoy organised weekends, including outings to local beaches, events and camping. Full-time boarders continue with their commitment to their academic work with Friday night and Sunday morning study sessions.

Br Keiran geaney The Geaney Residence is named after Br Kieren Geaney. Kieren Geaney grew up in Bondi Beach and attended school at Marist Juniorate College at Mittagong. He liked playing Rugby league as halfback. After he left Mittagong, he studied Arts at Sydney University. Twenty years later he was a Brother teaching at Saints. Although he was

paralysed for the last part of his life (29 years) he was a helpful and caring man. Ben Adams - Year 7 Boarder

Year 7 Geaney boys

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Senior Pathways & Careers

WHAT TO DO OVER THE HOLIDAYS if you’re in Year 12

uni-BoundIn Term 3, Year 12 students planning to go to university will need to start the university application process. For those who are still unsure what to do, these holidays are the best time to do some research using the Planning for Uni and Applying for Uni pages on the Careers Weebly. You can also do a Career Aptitude Quiz to try to narrow your choices down – either of these are good ones:• myfuture – My career profile http://www.myfuture.edu.

au/ (Sign up or Log in when first entering this site)• Job Outlook – Career quiz http://joboutlook.gov.au/

careerquiz.aspxYou will need 6 preferences (each preference corresponds to a course at a specific uni) for your QTAC application, which needs to be submitted by 30 September – see QTAC key dates below. You can find out more about preferences here: http://www.qtac.edu.au/applications/apply-here/preferences

Key Application DatesMid-June Course information available at www.qtac.edu.au4 Aug Applications open29 Sep If paying by BPAY we must receive your payment

by today for Early Bird price30 Sep On-time date for applications

Many courses with fixed closing dates close today1 Oct Application fee increases today.

Which is the best university?• All Australian universities offer accredited courses that

can lead to employment. Consequently, the better question is ‘Which is the best university for me?’ Consider the following when researching universities.

• Is the course offered at this university a pathway to the job I eventually want?

• Where is this university located? Can I realistically travel there? What are the transport options?

• Will the university help me gain work experience in my career area of interest while I do the course?

• How hard is it to get into this university?• Are the courses at this university full-fee or are they

subsidised by the Commonwealth Government and eligible for HECS-HELP?

• If the courses are full-fee, is the institution accredited for FEE-HELP?

• Where do students of this course at this university go after they graduate?

• What support services are available at this university?• What co-curricular activities (sport, clubs, etc.) are

available at this university?• What is the ‘atmosphere’ or working and social

environment of the university like?• Is it important to me to go to the same university as my

friends?

The following resources can help you with your research• The QIlT website at https://www.qilt.edu.au/. The QILT

website helps you compare official study experience and employment outcomes data from Australian higher education institutions.

• Hobsons Course Finder at http://www.hobsonscoursefinder.com.au/. This site has a rating section for all Australian universities. The content comes from The Good Universities Guide. You can also search for courses and institutions on this site.

• Study Assist Website at http://studyassist.gov.au/sites/StudyAssist/. Find out about Australian Government financial assistance for further study.

Don’t forget to visit the Careers Weebly for all your Careers & Pathways news at http://saccareersandpathways.weebly.com/

FOR AdF CANdIdATESIf you still haven’t booked in for a YOU Session, don’t put it off any longer – the ADF recommends Year 12 applicants start the recruitment process in February!

APPRENTICESHIP SEEKERS• Make sure you are doing some work experience and

making a good impression. If you do voluntary work experience in your holidays, this is a strong sign to an employer that you are motivated and have a good work ethic.

• Do some research on the Careers Weebly to narrow down the fields you would like to work in.

African Conservation Experience (ACE) for gap Year students: ACE works with conservation projects in South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe and Mauritius. Project options include working in a wildlife care centre, having a wildlife veterinary experience or becoming a marine conservation volunteer. For more information about this organisation and its projects, see https://www.conservationafrica.net/who-fits-conservation-travel/gap-year-students.

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university of Melbourne Interstate Information day: The University of Melbourne invites interested students to attend an Information Day for interstate students and their families at their Parkville Campus on Monday 11 July, 9am – 4.30pm. Places are limited and registration is required. To find out more or to register your interest, contact Ms Anderson in the Careers Room by 7 June.

2016-17 uQ Young Scholars Program: This program provides high achieving Year 11 students with an opportunity to discover, learn and engage with UQ’s academic community and like-minded students from across Queensland. For more information, visit https://young-scholars.uq.edu.au/. Applications open on the 30 May and close on 12 August 2016.

Information for future pilots: PATS (Pilot Aptitude Training Systems) is a private organisation that prepares people for aptitude tests and interviews that are used by the Australian Defence Force and airline pilot cadetships (e.g. Cathay Pacific, Rex). For more information, see http://www.pilotaptitude.com/.

Accommodation at CQu: Student residences are available at CQU Mackay and Rockhampton. Applications are lodged via the Student Residences Accommodation Portal. They can be lodged at any time. There is an Earn While You Learn program in which students can gain casual work at the residences. You can access the 2016 Student Residences Handbook at https://www.cqu.edu.au/student-life/services-and-facilities/student-residences.

Applying to Study at Bond: Apply online directly to Bond for all courses except medicine. The early offer application closing date for entry in 2017 is 31 July 2016; offers are made in October. Information about the application process is at https://bond.edu.au/future-students/study-bond/how-apply/application-process.

bla Cairns Careers expoOn Thursday 26 May, St Augustine’s students attended the annual Careers Expo. This multi-school event is a fantastic opportunity for students to explore their future career options, and decide a study path which will be best for them.

Held in the sheltered exhibition area of the Showgrounds, dozens of stalls were set up, each advertising a different institution. Every stall had representatives dedicated to providing guidance, and students went home laden with brochures and complementary information.

Both OP and non-OP pathways were available, with universities as well as other options such as TAFE and the trades being equally accommodated. These formal training institutions were accompanied by a host of lifestyle-oriented stalls, offering services from overseas study programs to resume-writing assistance.

Providing a broad and exciting host of possibilities, the Careers Expo was a valuable event, from which dozens of students gleaned a little inspiration for their daunting choices ahead.

Jesse Hyden - Year 11 student

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saints at the show

SAINTS NEEDS YOUR HELP!

The College seeks your assistance at the Cairns Show with our Promotional Booth and Car Park

Promotional Booth – Fred Moule PavilionSt Augustine’s will again have a promotional booth in the Fred Moule Pavilion.Assistance is required on our booth in the form of chatting with show patrons about the College and handing out promotional information.

Car ParkSt Augustine’s coordinates the Car Park at the end of “Little Barlow” Park. Funds raised this year will be directed towards student amenities and shade for the basketball court

We need parents, students and staff who can volunteer their time for two hour time slots on Wednesday 20 July, Thursday 21 July and

Friday 22 July

20, 21 & 22 July 2016

Name(s): __________________________________________________________________________

Telephone: _________________________________ Email: _________________________________

Available Day(s): Wednesday Thursday Friday 20 July 21 July 22 July

Preferred Task: Promotional BoothAvailable Times: Please nominate your available time(s) in 2 hour slots from 9:00am to 9:30pm

_________________________________________________________________________________

Preferred Task: Car ParkAvailable Times: Please nominate your available time(s) in 2 hour slots from 9:00am to 9:30pm

_________________________________________________________________________________ Please return to the College Office ASAP

mailto: reception@sac.qld.edu.au Fax: 4031 5465 or in personThank you for supporting Saints

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Parents in touch

Parents in Touchpresents

An Evening with Dr Ian Lillico

“To hear Ian Lillico speak was so refreshing…The functionality of society and community is tied up with having well balanced boys. Ian gives to parents solutions on how to relate and interact with our boys. This understanding helps build quality relationships during those formative years. Absolutely a message our society dearly needs to hear and act upon.”Russell & Anne Reinbott Parents

“Ian’s seminar was the best in-service I have attended in 22 years. His advice was practical, very interesting and easy to

connect with ... Every teacher and parent of boys should have the opportunity to listen to Ian. I know I will be a better mother

and teacher for having this opportunity. Thank you.”Karen Campbell Teacher and Parent

“…. I felt this presentation by Ian was founded on respect - respect for boys, respect for their families, their schools and their educators. Not judgmental, not pessimistic, not patronising. I'm glad I went. I'll certainly be visiting the web site for follow-up PD.”Marilyn Gordon

WhenMonday 25 July 20167:00pm – 9:00pm

WhereLennon HallSt Augustine’s College

RSVP To The College Office By Monday 18 JulyT: 4051 5555E: reception@sac.qld.edu.au

Cost$10.00Payment can be made at College Reception or over the phone with a credit card

Dr Ian Lillico (father of three sons) is a former Principal, and international consultant in boys’ education. He is the founder and CEO of the Boys Forward Institute and has provided professional development for teachers and parents for over ten years. In his presentation Ian will discuss contemporary practices and theory in dealing with male students from birth to adulthood.Ian will share practical strategies relating to boys and ways of supporting them in school and life.

We are bringing Ian from Western Australia for this event,so I look forward to the community supporting this evening. I know parents will enjoy his presentation and look forward to you joining us.

Br Darren Burge FMSPrincipal

WhoParents/Carers/TeachersThis is a Parents Only Event

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INTERHOUSE ATHLETICS CARNIVAL 2016The College Athletics Carnival will be held on Wednesday 8 June at Barlow Park. Please note the following details:

TIME: All students attend Homeroom as per usual. Year levels will move over to Barlow Park when advised. Competition begins at 9am and the day will be completed by 3pm after presentations. Students will be dismissed from Barlow Park at 3pm.luNCH: Students may bring their own lunch, but the College will supply morning tea (10.30am), lunch (12.30pm) 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 son’s Head of Year of this before the Carnival.INVITATION: Parents and friends are more than welcome to attend. ***PARENTS: Please ensure your son’s clothing, hat etc are clearly labelled with his name.

SaintS Sport - FutSal, athleticSnorth Queensland sChool futsal Championships

On Tuesday 24 May the Under 12s and Under 13s Futsal teams were proudly representing St Augustine’s in a fun filled action packed day of Futsal. Both teams played six pool games throughout the day with the Under 13s going through their pool undefeated and the Under 12s finishing on top of their division as well.

In the Grand Finals, both teams played gallantly with many shots on goal and a lot of desperation in defence against bigger stronger opposition. Unfortunately both teams finished runner-up, being defeated by 3 goals to 1.

In the Under 13s, special mention must go to Riley Gadek who was the pick of the day for best on ground with his all-round skills and filling in as goalkeeper too. In the Under 12s team, our best on ground for the day went to Ben Adams who led the team well and was a positive light in encouraging the boys to do their best. Mr Aaron Hume - U12 & U13 Futsal Coach

The Under 14s and 15s Futsal teams competed strongly in the Interschool Futsal competition on Wednesday 25 May 2016. Both teams displayed impressive teamwork as well as some dynamic individual plays, particularly from goalkeepers Adam Trewin (15s) and Mark Altrendo (14s). The Under 14s made the Grand Final against a strong St Stephen’s Catholic College team. It was a tight contest with St Stephen’s winning 3-1. Unfortunately, the Under 15s narrowly missed out on the opportunity to participate in the finals. Both the Under 14s and 15s teams are to be commended for their application and effort throughout the tournament. A big thank you to all the parents that attended and supported the boys. Mr Jon SorensenU14 & U15 Coach

In the Under 16 Boys Grand Final, both Redlynch State College and St Augustine's came out at full speed determined to get the first goal, however Redlynch State College proved to be more composed on the ball and was in front at the half time break. St Augustine's worked hard in the second half but Redlynch held them out and took out the Final. Final score was Redlynch State College winning 3-0. All teams were extremely strong with some very close games from some very talented players.Mr Terry Mc DonoughU16 and Opens Coach

U13 Futsal Runners-up

U16 Futsal Runners-upU12 Futsal Runners-up

U14 Futsal Runners-up

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under 15 rugby league

The Rugby League season commenced in Week 3 of this term with six schools nominating for the top tier competition. We played Cairns State High School in the first game and the boys looked impressive with solid defence and combinations in attack that promised of better things to come. The boys won the game 30-0 with six tries being scored and three of these converted. Jimmy Samarua scored two tries with Graham Thiele, Ricky Wardle, Zaide Slade and Lawrence Kalinoe scoring one try each. The second game was a loss to Gordonvale High 28-10 with Kabiari Christian and Jacob Baker scoring a try each and Alastair Molony converting one.

The game against Bentley Park College was next and the boys dug deep to score a victory against a school with a good reputation in Rugby League. The final score was 16-12 in what was a nail biting finish with Graham Thiele, Brian Thiele and Manup Foster scoring tries.

Trinity Bay State High gave the boys a lesson in Rugby League the next week with a convincing win of 34-6. In the final game of the season we played Woree State High and were just beaten 6-0. This game could have gone either way in what was a very tight game. Our boys tried hard but with too many ball handling errors and some costly missed tackles they defeated themselves.

To their credit the boys regularly turned up to training and gave it their best every game but it was the errors that cost them too many scoring opportunities. They are a wonderful group of boys to coach and we look forward to seeing them play in the First XIII in the years to come.

Stan Johnson (Manager)Paul Little (Trainer) Neil Gregory (Coach)

rugby league returns to the topIt has been the better part of a decade since a St Augustine’s team has successfully contended the Cairns Schools Opens Rugby League Grand Final, but the drought has been broken. In Lionel Williamson’s 32nd year of coaching the Opens squad, the talented Saints team took on pre-season favourites, Bentley Park, coming away with a 20-12 victory.Focused and determined from the outset, Saints led from start to finish with early tries to Liam Reynolds and Tim England settling early nerves and allowing the team to settle into their expansive style of play. Forwards, ably led by Tayshaun Mosby, Nelson Foster and skipper, Liam Hensler, committed to typical grand-final defence and dominated the larger Bentley pack. A further try to Marlon Saylor saw Saints take a 16-6 lead into half-time, but there were to be few points scored in the second half as both teams wrestled for victory. Forwards, Saul Creswell, Dylan Anderson and Matt Klowss toiled to provide quality ball for silky backs Will Treston, Simon Bevan and Lester Shipton, but resolute Bentley defence repelled each wave of attack. Finally, a try to class centre, Nathan Geno, inside the last ten minutes sealed Saints eight point victory and ensured the Cairns School Opens Rugby League title would once again belong to the Cerise and Blue. Tireless prop, Tim England was a very deserving Man of the Match.The 2016 season has been a thoroughly successful one for the 19 man squad that finished the regular season undefeated. Strong wins in pre-season trial matches against St Mary’s and Bentley Park showed the team’s promise, with talented backs including Lochlan McDonald and Sele Thaiday alongside committed forwards Finn Cameron, Kai Reinhardt and Jarvis French.Good form was carried into the regular season, with a first-up 44-8 win against Cairns High, then a 34-6 triumph over Gordonvale. The team impressed again in Round 3 against

Trinity Bay, even without their Peninsula representative players, winning 34-0 and then drew with Bentley Park College 28-28 in a top of the table clash at Bentley Park. The regular season came to a close with a comprehensive 38-10 victory over Woree High.Throughout the five regular season games the boys amassed 178 points, with unstoppable second rower Tayshaun Mosby chalking up 11 tries and goal kicker, Connor Wright, adding three tries and 20 conversions. Their open and exciting brand of football is a credit to themselves and coach, Lionel Williamson. The boys will now play for the Peninsula Schoolboys Championship against the best in the Far North District in the Cowboys Challenge knock-out competition that concludes in the final week of Term 2, and then will travel to Rockhampton for the Confraternity Carnival - a challenge the squad is very much looking forward to. We wish them the best of luck in the contests ahead.Mr Steve McDonough First XIII Manager

SaintS Sport - rugby League

Tim EnglandMan of the Match

Saints First XIII Team

SaintS Sport - CiSSa

awesome Foursome For saints Cissa Teams2016 has proved to be another fruitful year in the CISSA sporting competition with the College winning four Grand Finals and taking away both the Combined Champion School (with St Monica’s) and Boys Champion School trophies. A solid season from all five teams allowed St Augustine’s to easily take out the Overall Champion Boys School from Cairns High, and having four teams in the Grand Final meant we were a good chance to win a number of titles. Grand Final games went perfectly to script with the results as follows:Soccer vs Cairns High: It was a tight battle all game and this was reflected in the score, with both sides locked at 2-2 at the end of regulation time. The game went to penalties, and the skill of the Saints boys came to the fore, prevailing 4–2. MVP of the match was Luke Mlikota from Saints.Basketball vs Cairns High: Cairns High had held this title for 14 years, but Saints were keen to rewrite the history books. And they did just that. After trailing all game, and down by 12 heading into the last quarter, Saints lifted their efforts in the final term to record a 83 to 76 victory. Kody Stattmann from Saints dominated the game and was named the MVP for the final.Touch Football vs Trinity Bay: Each game between these two sides was a close tussle in the regular season and this game was no different. Each team traded tries throughout the match, but composure under pressure allowed our boys to record a 7–5 victory. Rhys Simpson dominated play for Saints throughout the game and was named MVP. Volleyball vs Peace lutheran: Another tightly contested game with only a handful of points separating the teams throughout two enthralling sets of volleyball. However, in the end, the class of the Saints team came to the fore and they came away with a 2 sets to 0 victory. Saints player Jordan Byrne was awarded the MVP in the final. Congratulations to all teams and coaches for another successful year in the CISSA sporting arena. The manner in which you represented the College throughout the season was well rewarded with your deserved wins on grand final day. As a College community, we are all extremely proud of what you have achieved. Go Saints!!Matt Walsh - Head of Sport

saints hits a Winner at table tennis Champs

Congratulations to the seven St Augustine’s students who recently represented the College at the Queensland Interschool Table Tennis Competition. Harrison Le Bherz, Sam Paino, Connor Daniell, Riley Barnes, Joel Davidson, Wesley Yow and Gabriel Brown all represented the College admirably on the day with all boys performing exceptionally well. Special mention must go to Connor Daniell and Sam Paino who partnered up to take out the Junior Male Division title. Well done to all boys involved on the day. Matt Walsh - Head of Sport

Simone Snell (St Monica's) and Nathan Geno (St Augustine's) accept the Overall trophy for

the CISSA Competition

Luke Mlikota and Jack Glover accept the Football trophy

Lachlan Jennings accepts the Basketball trophy

Simon Bevan & Will Treston accept the Touch trophy

Nathan Geno & Tayshaun Mosby accept the CISSA Boys trophy