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Saints Alive GROWING THROUGH GRACE; LEARNING THROUGH LOVE

From the Headmaster

No 21 Term 331 July 2015

All Saints Anglican Schoolwww.asas.qld.edu.au

Editor: Diane Case, Director of Development & Admissions [email protected]

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Pegasus 2015creative writing awards

Students are invitedto create an original poem or short story

based on the theme ‘Time’.

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

Years 10 - 12 from the Senior School Office.

Entries close Thursday 27 August at 3:00pm.

2014 Winners

TIME

Poetry• Overall: Tamara Hunt • Senior Gold: Kes Wright Silver: Sophia Whitt Bronze: John Song • Middle Gold: William Choy Silver: Amber Leibenow Bronze: Connor Lu• Junior Gold Ally Shorter Silver Leah Humbert Bronze Krystal Pericleous.

Prose (Short Story)• Overall: Emma Davis • Senior Gold: Sangitha Cabraal Silver: Annabel Harte Bronze: Sarah Flori • Middle Gold: Jessica Wainwright Silver: Liam Harris Bronze: Brianna Merriman• Junior Gold Tess Cummins Silver Taylor Timpani Bronze Angelina Lane.

It has certainly been one of those ‘glad-to-be-alive’ weeks at All Saints! Apart from the beautiful, almost Spring-like weather and the lovely memories of the Year 10 Dinner Dance last Friday evening to sustain us, we have had a variety of events that have both informed and delighted us in equal measure. On Tuesday evening Senior Detective Craig Andrew spoke to a small group of parents about some of the pitfalls associated with social media. The modest turn out for this presentation has caused us to rethink our approach. It is certainly information that we believe parents need to hear and we think that in future years we will incorporate some discussion about this important issue in our introductory sessions at the beginning of each year. We are also planning to develop a video resource which we will post on the portal so that parents can digest the information at a time most convenient to them. Craig then spoke to various year groups on the Wednesday, specifically about how their actions on social media relate to the law. They were sobering sessions.On Wednesday evening we had our tenth Year 12 Careers Dinner Explore, Dream, Discover. It was a splendid evening which, as ever, helped to focus future plans for the Class of 2015. In my introduction to the evening I spoke of two matters that mean a great deal to me: “I know many of you remain undecided about which course to take; excellent! I know many of you already have a reasonably clear idea about where you might be heading next year; equally excellent. I have many prayers for you but let me share just two with you tonight. My first prayer is that during your time at All Saints, whether that journey has taken 13 years or one year, we have managed to instil within you the confidence to think for yourself. I sometimes worry that we try to live our lives backwards. We attempt to accumulate more things and more money and more status in the hope that we will reach a point where we feel whole and complete. I think it actually works in the reverse. We must first discover who we truly are and then through that self-knowledge and a deal of bold exploration, we will begin to discover what our dreams are truly made of and what we need to do to realise them. We must have the courage to

sing our own song rather than be seduced by the elevator music that others might wish us to sing on their behalf. So I hope you have learned by now the importance of thinking and acting for yourself.My second prayer is that somewhere along your journey thus far you have received the tiniest glimpse of just how incredible you are. There are many things that we all can do to make our mark on the world. But for each one of the Class of 2015 there are a few things that only you can do, and I hope through your explorations, your dreams and your discoveries, your unique gifts will become apparent to you.”Our sincere thanks must go to Mrs Alison Weeks, Mrs Leanne Gordon and their team of helpers for once again providing a spectacular evening. On Thursday evening Mother Ann conducted a beautiful Celtic worship service in a chapel beautifully dressed for the occasion by Mrs Sue Daly and honoured on the night by exquisite music from Mrs Lisa Mason and Mr Tim Brown. Seven members of our community came forward for baptism and they included a child in Pre Prep and a grandmother! It was such a moving occasion and all who attended found it a transforming experience.On Friday we celebrate the Inter-House Music Festival for senior students. Each of the eight houses will perform two musical items before their peers and a panel of judges, and it remains one of my favourite events of the year. The quality of the performances is outstanding and it is an afternoon of exuberant celebration.Finally we are conducting our inaugural Happening weekend, a spiritual retreat for senior students led entirely by their peers. None of us really know what to expect, but a number of students have undertaken a huge amount of work by way of preparation and I for one am very excited about what the weekend might bring. So a big week by any standards, and a most joyful one too. We find ourselves well and truly settled into the rhythm of Term 3 and I suspect that we have a few more ‘glad-to-be-alive’ weeks just around the corner.

Patrick S Wallas, Headmaster

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MONDAY 3 AUG Round Table Conferences (until 14 August)Y7-9 After School SportHonours Assembly

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week

THURSDAY 6Y10 Basketball Competition

JUNIOR SCHOOL DATESWeek 4 (3-7 August)• Monday 3-Friday 7 August:

Year 6 Sing Story (opera workshop)

Week 5 (10-14 August)• Tuesday 11 August: Junior

APS Athletics Carnival

MIDDLE SCHOOL DATESWeek 4 (3-7 August)• Monday 3 August: APS Sports

Training commences 3:30-4:45pm)

• Tuesday 4 August: Year 9 & 8 Cyber Safety Presentations 11:15am; 2.20pm

• Wednesday 5 August: Aurecon Bridge Builders Competition (all day); Junior B Short Prep Debating Semi-Finals Round (Venue: Somerset College)

• Friday 7 August: APS Summer Sport Training/Trials 12:45-3:15pm

Week 5 (10-14 August)• Monday 10 August: APS Sports

Training (3:30-4:45pm); Round Table Conferences continue; Gold Coast Eisteddfod (Choirs section) commences

• Tuesday 11 August: Junior APS Athletics Carnival

• Wednesday 12 August: Middle/Senior APS Athletics Carnival

• Thursday 13 August: Year 7/8 QAMT Mathematics Quiz; Year 9 Cultural Studies Excursion: Bangarra Dance Theatre

• Friday 14 August: APS Summer Sport Training/Trials (12.45-3.15pm)

SENIOR SCHOOL DATESWeek 4 (3-7 August)• Monday 3 August:

Honours Assembly• Tuesday 4 August: Vicki

Wilson Cup Netball; Y10 PISA Assessment

• Wednesday 5 August: Year 10 Hospitality Excursion; Year 7-12 Twilight Athletics; Year 10-12 Debating

• Thursday 6 August: Year 10 Basketball Competition

• Friday 7 August: APS 1500m and Javelin; Year 12 QCS Workshop; Year 7-12 Sport Training

Week 5 (10-14 August)• Tuesday 11 August:

Evening of Short Plays; Vicki Wilson Cup Netball

• Wednesday 12 August: APS Athletics; Visual Art Tour Meeting

• Friday 14 August: Careers Expo

Week 6 (17-21 August)• Tuesday 18 August: Year 10

to 11, 2016 Subject Selection Evening

• Wednesday 19 August: Debating Grand Final

Week 7 (24-28 August)• Tuesday 25 August: Year 9

to 10 2016 Subject Selection Evening

• Friday 28 August: Gold Coast Show Holiday

Week 8 (31 Aug-4 September)• 31 August-4 September: Year

11 Shutdown • Tuesday 1 & Wednesday 2

September: QCS Test (Tues: WT/MC1 and Wed: SRI/MC2)

• Friday 4 September: APS Round 1

Week 9 (7-11 September)• Thursday 3-Friday 11

September: Year 12 Shutdown• Monday 7-Thursday 10

September: Year 11 Leadership Camp

• Friday 11 September: APS Sport Round 2

Week 10 (14-17 September)• Wednesday 16 September:

Visual Arts Tour departs (returns September 30)

• Thursday 17 September: Inter-House Gala Day

• Thursday 17 September: Term 3 ends

DebatingGCSS DEBATING CALENDARTerm 3• Wednesday 5 August: Semi Finals (Years 7-10 and Years 11-12)• Wednesday 19 August: Grand Final held at Bond

University (Years 7-10 and Years 11-12)

TUESDAY 4Y8-9 Cyber Safety Vicki Wilson Netball Cup Y10 PISA Assessment

WEDNESDAY 5Aurecon Bridge BuildersY7-12 Debating Semi-FinalsY10 Hospitality Excursion Y7-12 Twilight AthleticsBallymore cup

FRIDAY 7 Y7-12 Sport TrialsY12 QCS Workshop

SATURDAY 8

SUNDAY 9

TERM 3 ENDSThursday 17 September

TERM 4 BEGINSTuesday 6 October

All Saints Anglican School

Bull Ride**sanctioned by the PBR

$25 Adults$15 Children $70 FamilyFamily ticket inc 2 adults and up to 3 children

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SATURDAY 5 SEPTEMBER6:30PM

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VOLUNTEER HELPERS NEEDED!Please contact Jonathan Shorter if you would like to assist with what is sure to be an enjoyable friend-raising experience. [email protected]

Visual ArtsTOUR PARENT INFORMATION EVENING The final parent evening for the Visual Art Tour will be held on Wednesday night, 12 August starting at 6:00pm. Please meet in the Senior Art rooms (P2R03).


Junior School FROM THE HEAD OF JUNIOR SCHOOLLEADING HORSES TO WATERThis week we had Senior Constable Craig Andrew address interested parents on the topic of ‘sexting’ and keeping children safe online. If you are unaware of what sexting is and the inherent danger for children who undertake this dangerous practice, you probably should have been at the presentation. To be honest, the parent attendance was very disappointing. Of the potential 2000+ parents of the School, only 69 attended. Perhaps parents are already well aware of this phenomenon that is sweeping through tech savvy young adolescents and they didn’t need the information or perhaps they feel they have a good handle on their children’s social media usage or maybe they feel that it could never happen to their child? Whatever the reason for the poor parent turn out, I do realise that you can only lead a horse to water and that you can’t make it drink. Is it any wonder though that I, and the other two Heads of School, Mr Harm and Mr Wright, get a little frustrated when we are asked to deal with social media incidents involving children of parents who don’t attend these sessions? For those who were not at the meeting but who are interested in learning about the dangers that can befall primary aged children using social media, I have included a video link that you may find interesting to discuss with your children.www.youtube.com/watch?v=599I1E-rWTUSimilarly, there are hundreds of videos concerning sexting and its dangers on YouTube and I suggest that parents have a look at a couple so that they are up to speed with what some adolescents are involved in and so parents can discuss the issue with their children at an age appropriate time.

PREP PET PARADEOn Thursday we saw 75 proud pet owners parade with their furry, feathered, scaly or stuffed friends as part of our annual Prep Pet Parade. The children loved showing off their pets and it was a great activity to promote oral language and the skill of speaking in front of an audience. Thank you to the parents who so patiently sat throughout the presentations and acted as pet chauffeurs!

OPERA ANYONE?Next week our Year 6 classes will be involved in Sing Story opera workshops with Ms Louise Dorsman, an opera singer from Opera Queensland. This is a wonderful opportunity for our children to learn about opera and to become involved first hand in creating this style of music. We may discover a budding star!I might add our own Junior School Music Teacher, Mr Andrew Lange, is an opera singer of some note himself and is currently performing in the production of Candide at QPAC.

JUNIOR SCHOOL CONCERT AUDITIONSWe are currently holding auditions for individual and small groups to perform at the Junior School (Years 3-6) Concert on Tuesday 8 September. All of our choirs, bands and orchestras will perform at the concert and we are looking for those acts that are of a very high standard with children who are currently studying their instrument/discipline. I hope that there aren’t too many disappointed singers and dancers following our auditions. Our Livewire Festival next year is the venue for all children who just want to ‘have a go’ at performing so they will be catered for next year!

Rod Case, Head of Junior School

NAPLAN REPORTSThe Year 3 and Year 5 NAPLAN reports have arrived at School and will be distributed to parents this Friday. Please check your child’s bag if they are in Year 3 or Year 5. Overall, we are very pleased with the student results and proud of all our students for applying themselves to the best of their ability during the week of NAPLAN testing.The student report presents individual student results. It provides a summary of the skills and understandings that were assessed and shows:• The student’s results for each

assessment area on an achievement scale marked in bands

• The national average for each of the assessment areas

• Whether a student’s achievements fall within the middle 60 per cent of the year level cohort or whether it is at a higher or lower range.

While the report contains valuable information, please remember that the student report forms only a part of the total picture of student achievement and that only some aspects of Literacy (language conventions; spelling, writing and reading) and Numeracy (measurement; chance and data; number; and space) have been assessed. Ultimately, it is important that you read and consider the information contained within the report in conjunction with School based assessment and the Student Portfolio.It is particularly pleasing this year to receive the reports a month earlier than last year and all previous years, as the results of the tests provide information that enables teachers to discuss the strengths and weaknesses of your child’s performances, and informs teachers’ planning and teaching.If you have any questions about your child’s performance in the National Assessment Programme, please discuss the results with your child’s teacher. If you have any general questions about the National Assessment Programme, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Rebecca Collie, Assistant Head of Junior School (Years 3-6)

BIRTHDAY BOOKSHappy birthday and grateful thanks to the following students George Lind 1W, Amelia Mahon PP Blue and Sam Herselman 1W. Your wonderful birthday books shall be treasured.

Amanda Worlley & Pam Reardon, Junior School Librarians


JUNIOR SCHOOL SPORTSMASTERAPS ATHLETICS Years 4-7 (aged 9-12 Years)The APS Athletics Carnival is on Tuesday 11 August at Griffith University athletics track. Please see a summary of the programme below. The Team will receive further details about the Carnival shortly.

9:00am Round 1 800m Events All ages Boys High Jump 9 Years Girls High Jump 9 Years Boys Long Jump 10 Years Girls Long Jump 10 Years Boys Shot Put 2kg 11 Years Girls Shot Put 2kg 11 Years Boys Discus 750g 12 Years Girls Discus 750g 12 Years10:00am Round 2 Boys High Jump 10 Years Girls High Jump 10 Years Boys Long Jump 11 Years Girls Long Jump 11 Years Boys Shot Put 3kg 12 Years Girls Shot Put 3kg 12 Years11:00am Round 3 200m Events All ages Boys Discus 500g 9 Years Girls Discus 500g 9 Years Boys High Jump 11 Years Girls High Jump 11 Years Boys Long Jump 12 Years Girls Long Jump 12 Years

12:00pm Round 4 Boys Shot 2kg 9 Years Girls Shot 2kg 9 Years Boys Discus 500g 10 Years Girls Discus 500g 10 Years Boys High Jump 12 Years Girls High Jump 12 Years1:00pm Round 5 100m Events All ages Boys Long Jump 9 Years Girls Long Jump 9 Years Boys Shot 2kg 10 Years Girls Shot 2kg 10 Years Boys Discus 750g 11 Years Girls Discus 750g 11 Years2:00pm Round 6 Relays All ages3.30pm Presentations

INTER-HOUSE ATHLETICS YEARS 3-6On closer scrutiny following the Carnival, there were some adjustments that resulted in changes to the Age Champions. The award listed below include these changes:9 Years Boys1st Levi Ashcroft2nd Dan Wells3rd Finn Pascoe9 Years Girls1st Gracie Simpson2nd Emma Steele=3rd Ashleigh Adamson and Shayla Ennis10 Years Boys1st Bellamie Perchard2nd Finley Page 3rd Darby Meyer 10 Years Girls=1st Kahlen Prince and Matisse McCulloch 2nd Isabelle Rone 3rd Claudia Bailey11 Years Boys1st Will Ashcroft 2nd Lachlan McCure3rd Jacob McGuckin11 Years Girls1st Sahara McCarthy2nd Tess Cummins3rd Imogen GustafsonOpen Boys1st Campbell Heyer2nd Gianluca Tomasoni3rd Tyler AshcroftOpen Girls1st Charlotte Sterne 2nd Ella Kirke3rd Karissa Liu

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS IN SPORTCongratulations to the following students on their achievements in sport: • Jed Hoy and Harry Dwyer represented Gold Coast in the Queensland State Rugby

Championships held during the July school holidays. Congratulations, boys.• Tyler Richards from Year 4 has been named in the Under 11 Boys Division 1 Tweed Border

Hockey Team to compete in the Coulter Shield Carnival on 2 August. Well done, Tyler.• Sahara McCarthy was awarded the South Coast Branch U11-U14 Junior Athlete of the Year

for Surf Life Saving on the weekend. She attained this recognition after her win in the State Iron Woman and Surf Swim earlier this year and two silver medals in the State Pool Rescue on the weekend. She is now a nominee for Queensland Junior Athlete of the year. Awesome work and good luck, Sahara.

• Will Ashcroft was named Co-Captain for the Queensland Team and Coach’s Player of the Carnival at the National AFL Titles in Victoria. Wow Will, what a great achievement!

Roger Matthysz, Junior School Sportsmaster


Middle School FROM THE HEAD OF MIDDLE SCHOOLMIDDLE SCHOOL PRODUCTION: ‘ARMAGEDDON-OUTTA-HERE’Bouquets galore to everyone involved in last week’s Middle School production, Armageddon-Outta-Here. Firstly, to the brilliant cast and crew, whose undeniable energy and talent shone through night after night. The Leads have been listed and acknowledged in previous editions of Saints Alive by way of promoting the show but they, like every member of the Chorus, Specialist Dance troupe and Backstage Crew, simply grew and grew the show with each and every performance. By closing night, this Company of 11-15 years olds were able put together a truly remarkable night of entertainment and the whole community can be proud of their efforts. Secondly, I really appreciated the support and invaluable assistance of all of the Middle School staff who came on board for Production Week and assisted with ticketing, make-up and/or the supervision of the cast. The creative team couldn’t have focussed their energies on the show itself without other staff there to ensure the kids were operating within safe energy levels. Thank you so much for giving of your time to help. I can only apologise for the costuming and antics of the Nasty Boys on Closing Night. Mr Golder was, as usual, the picture of sartorial splendour.Thirdly, a huge thank you to Ms Sharron Cronin, Mrs Jane Campbell and Mrs Chantelle Flint for their massive contributions. Sharron and Chantelle oversaw the devilish details of the technical side of the show – up-skilling dozens of our Middle Schoolers in the process, whilst Jane stepped in and provided any number of bibs and bobs (most notably the ‘Holden Crew’s’ insignia and the wonderful Air Hostess outfits).Fourthly, thanks to Mrs Michelle Trainor for so capably and kindly managing the Box Office.Finally, thanks to Mr Steve Lewis and his talented squad of VJs (Visual Jockeys) for creating and then overseeing the significant audio-visual component to the show. The ‘eye candy’ was simply glorious and a real credit to his talented department.

The cast and crew of Armageddon-Outta-Here really appreciate the support of every audience member who turned out to support the show, and we hope that in 2016, even more Middle Schoolers will take up the opportunity to grace the stage in the amazing Nairn Theatre when we stage our first-ever, totally original All Saints musical: Skybreak!

CYBER SAFETY PRESENTATIONMany thanks to the parents that attended Tuesday night’s presentation by Detective Senior Constable Craig Andrew on the topic of ‘Cyber Safety and Sexting’. Upskilling our children in how best to leave a positive ‘digital footprint’ remains a priority of All Saints Anglican School, and we will continue to provide opportunities for all members of our community to learn how to tread safely and securely in the World Wide Web.

NAPLAN REPORTSOn Friday of this week, all Years 7 and 9 students will receive a take-home envelope containing a cover letter and their 2015 NAPLAN results summary. We are very pleased with each cohort’s efforts in this regard and our staff have already invested a great deal of time poring over the feedback. Thankfully, the test has revealed only a very minor deficiency that we will certainly address before the end of the year (namely clarifying one punctuation rule!). This is yet another powerful endorsement of the curriculum that our teachers have worked to implement in recent times.

ROUND TABLE CONFERENCING (TERM 3)These all-important conversations between teacher, student and parents continue over the next fortnight and a huge thank you to all those families who have already confirmed or completed their interviews. Our humble apologies for the technical glitch that effectively deleted some of the booking times; however, we have worked hard to back track and reschedule all those interviews affected. Frank, open conversations can really turn around the fortunes of a Middle Schooler’s academic year, so we really look forward to a brilliant ‘premiership quarter’!

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTSXavier and Sebastian Younan participated at the Queensland State Pool Rescue Competition on the weekend in the ‘patient tow’ event. Not only did they win the event, they also broke the Australian record! Well done, boys!For other sporting achievements by Middle School students in the past week, I encourage you to flip to Mr Fergus Leslie’s Sports’ section to read the details.A reminder that if there are any notable extra-curricular achievements you’d like acknowledged, please phone/email the Middle School Office and pass on details: 5587 0357; [email protected].

Todd Harm, Head of Middle School

SPECIFIC ADOLESCENT ISSUESNeurological DevelopmentAdolescence is a period of significant change in the brain. First, between the ages of 10-12, there is a major increase in the neurons in the frontal cortex (the part of the brain that has to do with thinking, reasoning, logic, decision making). Far too many connections or synapses grow at this stage (just like in a baby’s brain), which are then cut back or pruned. After this there are fewer connections but they are thicker and stronger. By the ages of 16 or 17 you have equivalent to an adult level of synapses. This strengthening stage is called myelination. These brain developments may explain why adolescents have increased difficulties with social skills (eg they have more arguments, conflicts or overreactions), and the loss of an ability to plan ahead, problem solve, recognise consequences, and to self-regulate actions and emotions. Brain connections are enhanced through repetition (eg in learning, study, music, sport, etc), so every time you repeat activities over time, the neurological connection increases/gets quicker.Hormonal ChangesIncreased hormones during adolescence have an impact on mood and therefore affect behaviour very directly. The brain triggers hormones during puberty.


Extra Importance of Sleep and Healthy EatingResearch on specific adolescent sleep patterns suggests that they must have nine hours sleep for brain development and body growth. A lack of sleep affects grades, mental health (anxiety and depression), immunity, judgement, memory and hormones, can cause hyper sexuality, increases neurons complexity – number of connections (dendrites and synapses), and practices what we did during the day, which increases the strength of neurological connections.Risk Taking BehavioursThe frontal lobe needs to be working well in order for us to decide not to do something that looks pleasurable or risky, and is not fully developed in teenagers, which may cause them to make poorer decisions. Teachers working with adolescents need to be informed/aware of these risk taking behaviours so that they can put some safety structures in place to prevent them from harming themselves before they have the maturity to make wise and informed decisions.Barrett, P (2012). My friends youth skills for life: Group leaders’ manual for youth. Brisbane: Barrett Research Resources Pty Ltd.

ONLINE SAFETY PARENT INFORMATION EVENINGOn Tuesday evening, Detective Senior Constable Craig Andrew from the Gold Coast District Child Protection and Investigation Unit addressed the topic of Sexting and the social and legal implications associated with this activity. Students in the Middle School will attend workshops facilitated by Detective Andrew over the course of the next two weeks.What is sexting you may well ask? Sexting refers to the sending of provocative or sexual photos messages or videos, generally using a mobile phone. It can also include posting this type of material online. While sharing suggestive images or text images may seem like innocent flirting or be amusing for many young people, sexting can have serious social and legal consequences.Young people sometimes willingly share images of themselves, naked. However, sexting can also happen in response to peer pressure.

Images taken without the person’s knowledge or consent and forwarded on to others can also be considered texting.For more information contact: Cybersafety Contact Centre 1800 880 176 [email protected]

LIBRARY HOURSStudents and parents in the Middle School are reminded that students are able to go to the Senior/Middle library directly after School on the following days and times.Monday–Thursday until 6:00pmFriday until 5:00pm

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

INTER SCHOOL DEBATING - INTERMEDIATE AND JUNIOR DIVISIONS QUARTER FINALS ROUNDThe Quarter Finals were held this week on Wednesday 29 July. The results were as follows:Intermediate A (Years 9 and 10)Topic: ‘That schools place too much emphasis on conformity’ASAS 4 defeated ABPC 2 Junior A (Year 8) Topic: ‘That today’s youth are overprotected’ASAS 2 defeated Somerset 2 CAC 1 defeated ASAS 3 Junior B (Year 7) Topic: ‘That today’s youth are overprotected’ASAS 5 defeated SSC 2 ASAS 3 defeated St Andrews 2 We congratulate all debaters on a wonderful achievement! Our four successful teams will now proceed to the Semi Finals Round which will be held next Wednesday 5 August at Somerset College. Sincere thanks must go to our willing adjudicators who ensure that our teams can compete in this competition: Mr Nigel Baker, Mr Alan Trueman, Ms Shannon Wilton (past student), Mrs Rebecca Gardner, Mrs Chantelle Flint and Mrs Sue Dover.

Jan Curran, Co-ordinator

MR BOSWELL’S BRAIN BUSTERCongratulations are extended to Andrew Zhou, Eden Shepherd and Catherine Cameron for presenting successful solutions to the Birthday problem.Last Week’s Solution: First, calculate the year of birth by subtracting ages from 2015, which means the student was born in 2001 and my daughter in 1982. To calculate the student’s age in days, multiply 365 x 14 = 5110 and add on 3 days for the Leap years, 2004,8,12 which totals 5113 days. To calculate my daughter’s age the following day, multiply 365 x 33 = 12 045 and add on 8 days for the Leap years, 1984,8, 1992,6, 2000 and the three already mentioned which totals 12 053 days. Subtract 5113 from 12 053 to discover a difference of 6940 days, from which we must subtract the extra day to my daughter’s birthday, leaving 6939 days as the solution.This Week’s Problem: Mumbo NumboIn Mathsia, the people use a numeration system involving place value and only the symbols 0, 1, 2, 3, 4. If Mumbo of Mathsia claims her age is 201 years, how old would she be using the decimal number system?

Andrew Boswell, Director of Learning Enhancement

AB PATERSON PUBLIC SPEAKING COMPETITION 2015 (YEARS 5-12)For many students who are skilled public speakers or would just like to be part a major public speaking competition on the Gold Coast, it is time to start thinking about preparing for the AB Paterson Public Speaking Competition.Years 5-7• Heats: Tuesday 13 October • Finals: Wednesday 21 October. Please note that this Finals date for Year 7 clashes with our Musical Showcase this year. Unfortunately, Middle School students will not be able to do both and their music must be the priority. Years 8-12• Heats: Thursday 15 October• Finals: Thursday 22 October.For further information including the topics go to www.abpat.qld.edu.au/resources/documents/19/200/Public%20Speaking%20Topics%202015.pdf

Jan Curran, Co-ordinator


Senior School FROM THE HEAD OF SENIOR SCHOOLYEAR 12 QCST PREPARATION PROGRAMMEIn preparation for the Queensland Core Skills Test, a programme of workshops and lectures have been running in Term 3. The final compulsory sessions will be held on Friday 7 and Friday 14 August from 12:30pm to 2:00pm and all students are required to attend. Students not participating in sport may leave at 2:00pm, other students may join their sporting team in their training sessions.On Monday 31 August, all Year 12 students who are sitting the Core Skills Test must attend a QCST Programme (other Year 12 students are welcome) as follows:10:30am Activities and Headmaster’s

Address12:30pm BBQ Lunch 1:00 pm Students may go home.Year 12 students will sit the QCST on Tuesday 1 and Wednesday 2 September in the H&PE Centre, commencing at 8:30am and finishing at 3:00pm. Students must be in School by 8:20am on both days and report to the CSI Lecture Theatre. They may dress in Sport Uniform for comfort during the test. Students must not leave the School premises between the morning and afternoon examinations.

YEAR 10 DINNER DANCE All those involved in last Friday’s Year 10 Dinner Dance have declared it a great success. Mr Wallas, Mr Evans and myself all believe the night was one of the best, where the students looked fantastic and demonstrated impressive goodwill, maturity and spirit in their celebration. Meaghan McLeod and Sebastian Fernandez de Viana did an excellent job as Emcees for the evening, moving the night along with good-humour and energy. Will Choy and Lyuda Marsakova were also superb in their roles as after dinner speakers, as a foundation student and a new student respectively. The food, music and friendship were enjoyed by all! Many thanks to our Director of Pastoral Care, Mr Bryn Evans, for organising the event and to the Heads of House and Tutors for their presence and support on the night. A special thank you also to the staff at Southport Golf Club for looking after us so well on the evening.

STUDENT SUCCESSAfter completing Oaktree’s Live Below The Line challenge, School Vice-Captain Phoebe Nind was shortlisted into the top 10 school-aged fundraisers Australia wide. This then gave Phoebe the opportunity to apply for a fully sponsored volunteering position abroad with Global Lattitude Volunteering, in either China, Vietnam or Vanuatu for 2016. Phoebe was then shortlisted for the top three and, following an interview process, was selected for the placement. She in now in the next phase of the process with Global Lattitude in terms of being placed in a particular position, but is eagerly awaiting finding out which of the three countries she is going to. In her own words, she is “thrilled and grateful for this opportunity”. We are all very proud of Phoebe and wish her a wonderful and rewarding volunteering experience abroad in 2016.

ASSESSMENT SHUTDOWN SCHEDULESYear 11 and Year 12 Assessment Shutdown Schedules for Term 3 have been published by Mr Hemphill. Details can be found at:http://intranet.asas.qld.edu.au/public/senior/assessment/assessment.htmYear 11 Shutdown runs from Monday 31 August to Friday 4 September.Year 12 Shutdown runs from Thursday 3 to Friday 11 September.

STUDENT DRIVERSStudents who wish to drive to School or School functions must register with the Director of Pastoral Care and agree to travel under the terms and conditions set out at registration. Students who wish to travel as passengers must also be registered. Student drivers who are deemed ‘dangerous’ will be suspended from parking on campus. Learner Drivers must not drive on School grounds.• In the light of congestion and its

attendant risks, no Learner drivers are allowed to drive on School property. Many thanks for your co-operation in this matter, which, as we are sure you understand, is entirely motivated by safety concerns. Please change drivers before entering the School.

• Once students have their licence, they must apply for a School permit before they can drive to School.

• Students must also apply for permission to carry passengers. Both the driver and the passenger must have their parents’ signatures. The yellow registration and permission forms are available from Senior Reception.

• A sticker, with passenger numbers, will be issued and must be attached to the front window of the car.

• If Year 12 students choose the privileged option to park in the bottom/HPE carpark, they are not permitted to leave the School until 3:45pm. Failure to follow this rule results in traffic congestion at the Southern exit and the inability to quickly clear parent pick-up cars from the top carpark ie if students want or need to leave before 3:45pm, they must park outside the School.

• Year 11 students do not have access to the HPE carpark and are requested not to drive to School.

HAIRHair will be kept clean, neat and tidy; it should be a single natural colour and the style should not be attention-seeking. Hair should be of a similar length all over; shaved sides and undercuts are not permitted. Hair should not come over the eyes at any time and accessories are not appropriate. Boys’ hair should also be clear of the collar. Students who do not meet these guidelines will be required to adjust their hair at their own expense. Girls’ hair which is long enough to be secured should be tied back using blue School ribbons, ‘scrunchies’ or clips. Boys must be clean shaven.

WISE WORDS ON APPEARANCECleanliness and order are not matters of instinct; they are matters of education, and like most great things, such as mathematics and classics, you must cultivate a taste for them.

Benjamin DisraeliSteve Wright, Head of Senior School


QUT VICE-CHANCELLOR’S STEM CAMPDue to their outstanding academic achievement and passion in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics, Jeong Han Song, Poch Laohrenu and Ben Lu have been accepted into the QUT Vice-Chancellor’s STEM camp. Jeong Han Song, Poch Laohrenu and Ben Lu will join a select group of high achieving students from around Queensland in a five day camp that will provide then with engaging and inspirational research experiences in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. They will get a taste of first-year university life and work together with other Year 11 students, as well as academics and QUT students, in an intensive and hands-on research project.

Mark David-Tooze, Head of Science

VISUAL ART TOUR 2015The final parent evening for the Visual Art Tour will be held on Wednesday night, 12 August starting at 6:00pm. Please meet in the Senior Art rooms (P2R03), where Ms Vicki Morley and Ms Pat Ciafardini will discuss final arrangements with the students and their parents. This meeting will only last for about one hour. Please email me if you are unable to attend.

Vicki Morley, Head of Creative Design (Prep-Year 12)

AU REVOIR!The vast majority of our exchange students from Bordeaux will be leaving us this Sunday. I would like to take this opportunity to extend a massive thank you to all the generous host families who have helped us through their stay on the Gold Coast. From whale watching (actually organised for the whole group by a parent) to Splendour, Movie World and Dream World, fishing trips and State of Origin, I thinks it is fair to say this was a trip our ‘Frenchies’ will remember. The message I get from their parents is “Make sure they get on the plane, they told us they don’t want to leave”.The generosity of all families but particularly those who did not even have children on the first leg of the exchange or those who helped out hosting several students when needed is really a tribute to the fantastic All Saints community. It contributed enormously to consolidating the exchange programme with Bordeaux and we can look forward to many more successful French trips and exchanges for the benefit of our students. Mille mercis.

FLIPPED LEARNINGIf your child is studying French in Year 11 or Year 12, you might have seen them spend a bit more time than usual on their laptop, tablet or even their phone. This is part of a series of ‘flipped’ classes. Flipping the class means students are watching a video recording of the lessons at home, in their own time and at their own pace and we do practical exercises (formerly homework) in class where, if they get stuck, I can provide individual assistance. One of the demonstrated advantages of flipped learning is that parents can actually keep up with what the students are doing and possibly provide help and/or feedback as well. So why not ask your Year 11 or Year 12 French student how they are getting on with flipped learning and perhaps watch a lesson with them, your feedback will be most welcome.

Jerome Richalot, Head of Languages


DIRECTOR OF CAREERS/VETCAREERS CALENDAR• Friday 31 July: Closing date Bond

Scholarship applications• Saturday 2 August: UQ Open Day, St Lucia• Tuesday 4 August: QTAC, UAC, VTAC

Tertiary Applications for 2016 open• Wednesday 5 August: Bond University

Year 11 Headstart Day• Friday 7 August: UQ Young Scholars

Programme closing date• Friday 7 August: TAFE Try’a Trade Day,

Ashmore • Friday 7 August: Closing date Bond

Student for a Semester• Friday 14 August: ASAS Careers Expo• Sunday 16 August: UQ Open Day, Gatton• Thursday 27 August: UQ Engineering

and Technology Careers Evening, 5:00-8:00pm

• Wednesday 9 September: Closing date SCU STARS Entry Scheme

• Wednesday 30 September: Closing date QTAC Applications; Closing date UQ Residential Colleges

• Friday 16 October: Closing date Griffith GUESTS programme 2016 Semester 1

• Monday 19 October: Bond University Year 10 Headstart Day• Tuesday 27 October: Bond University

Court Discovery• Wednesday 11 November: Closing date

RSL Youth Development Programme.YEAR 12 ‘EXPLORE, DREAM, DISCOVER’ CAREERS DINNEROn Wednesday night, our Year 12 students were joined by 117 industry guests and 32 staff to learn more about their career aspirations. The night was filled with inspiring conversations which included advice about careers as well as the career journeys of our guests. One of the highlights of the evening was our Keynote Speaker, Michelle Cowan, who shared her career story. Michelle’s story was a great example of what it takes achieve your goals and making things happen. We thank the P&F, Past Students Association, Griffith University and Bond University for their generous sponsorship of the evening. It takes a community to organise this dinner. I would like to thank our teachers and guests who included past students, School parents, university representatives and industry guests for sharing their time with our students, the Year 10/11 Events Team for their assistance with guest registration

and ushering and, lastly, but certainly not least Mrs Amy Pettit, Mrs Leanne Gordon and Mrs Liz Kershaw who have worked with me to create this special evening. Thank you to everyone, your support is greatly appreciated.

AUSTRALIAN VOCATIONAL STUDENT PRIZE AWARD WINNERS 2014The Australian Vocational Student Prize (AVSP) recognises students who have demonstrated outstanding skills while completing vocational training in senior secondary years in 2014. The Australian Vocational Student Prize promotes the value of gaining vocational skills while at school. It acknowledges that vocational education prepares students for further training and employment. We are delighted to announce that four of our Class of 2014 have recently received these awards. Congratulations to Zoe Seitz who received the ‘2014 Australian Award for Skills Excellence in School’. This award is made to only one Queensland student on the basis of excellence and achievement in their chosen field. Zoe completed a School-based traineeship in Live Production and Theatre in the Nairn Theatre here at All Saints under the guidance of Ms Sharron Cronin, our Theatre Manager. Zoe also completed a Certificate III in Media at TAFE Gold Coast.Congratulation to the following students received Australian Vocational Student Prizes on their achievements:• Levi Miller: Levi completed a School-

based traineeship in Media under the guidance of Mr Steve Lewis, Director of Multimedia.

• Alice Ucas: Alice completed a Certificate II in Hospitality and Certificate II in Kitchen Operations under the guidance of Mrs Deb Prentice and Mr Greg Fraser, our amazing Hospitality Teachers.

• Will Robertson: Will also completed a Certificate II in Hospitality and Certificate II in Kitchen Operations with Deb and Greg. Additionally, he completed a Certificate II in Automotive and a Diploma of Nursing at TAFE Gold Coast.

SOUTHERN CROSS UNIVERSITY’S (SCU) STAR ENTRY SCHEMESCU’s STAR Entry Scheme enables Year 12 students to gain early admission to SCU on the basis of their school’s recommendation. The STAR Entry Scheme matches an individual student to a particular SCU course

based on their likelihood of success in their chosen discipline. Year 12 students who are considering applying for a place at Southern Cross University should submit an online application to the course of their choice. Successful application means students will receive an offer of a confirmed place in Term 4. Applications are made online at scu.edu.au/futurestudents/index.php/29. Closing date: Wednesday 9 September 2015.

UQ YOUNG SCHOLARS PROGRAMThe University of Queensland’s Young Scholars Program (YSP) 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 and New South Wales. Designed to nurture and develop future leaders, the program also presents students with a unique opportunity for academic extension and enrichment. Full details and applications are now available online at www.uq.edu.au/youngscholars. Applications must be received by UQ by 5:00pm on Friday 7 August 2015.

BOND STUDENT FOR A SEMESTER SEPTEMBER INTAKEAmbitious Year 11 or 12 students wishing to stretch their academic boundaries and experience life as a university student may be interested in studying a subject at Bond University as part of the Student for a Semester programme. Applications are now open online at: www.bond.edu.au/study-at-bond/student-for-a-semester-program and will remain open until Friday 7 August. The schedule of available subjects and times for the September semester is available at that site also.

GRIFFITH GUESTS PROGRAMMEApplications are now open for the GUESTS programme for 2016. Students who successfully complete a first year university subject are subsequently eligible for a guaranteed place into a related degree. This is a chance for students with a minimum B in English and generally B average across all other subjects and who are OP-eligible to experience university study and to stretch their academic boundaries. Full details of the GUESTS programme can be found at: www.griffith.edu.au/pathways/guests-program. Applications for Semester 1 2016 close 16 October 2015.

Alison Weeks, Director of Careers & VET


Performing ArtsFROM THE DIRECTOR OF PERFORMING ARTSMUSICAL SHOWCASE – SOLO/DUO OPPORTUNITIESOur major concert for the year, Musical Showcase (Middle School & Senior School) is on Wednesday 21 October at 7:00pm. This night features the larger ensembles in the Middle and Senior Schools, along with some smaller ‘single’ instrument ensembles and a number of student soloists/duos. Any student (Middle School or Senior School) who would like to be considered for a solo or duet at this concert should email me [email protected] by Friday 14 August, where possible indicating intended repertoire. Depending on the number of applications received, auditions may be needed. If required, these will occur on Wednesday 26 and Thursday 27 August during the lunch-time. Please note preference for these solo spots will be given to students who are already involved in the ensemble programme at the School.

GOLD COAST EISTEDDFODThis week all students will have received a letter with detailed information about their ensemble’s performance in the Eisteddfod. If your child was missing from a rehearsal or didn’t bring home the letter, please ensure that they pick one up from the Performing Arts Department or from the conductor. As the permission procedure for students in both the Middle and Senior Schools has changed, it is important you note the travel arrangements and also ensure that the School has current medical information and contact details as this is what will be used in the unlikely event of an emergency. Junior School students still need to return the permission slip.As the Eisteddfod commences next Friday, I would like to wish everyone the best for their performances. Remember that adjudicators are not looking for a ‘perfect’ performance but are more impressed by a ‘musical’ performance. Play with energy, attention to dynamics, good intonation and sound, and above all else enjoy yourself! The audience and the adjudicator will enjoy your performance more if they see that you are engaged.All Saints students always perform well and look professional in their attire. Please wear your uniform with pride and don’t be tempted to remove ties, hair ribbons and so on after you perform. Do this when you are at home!

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS IN PERFORMING ARTSCongratulations to 2014 All Saints graduate Zoe Seitz (and past Theatre Trainee) who won the Vocational Skills Excellence in School’s award at the recent 2014 Australian Award for Skills Excellence in School for her work last year as a Trainee at School. This is the top award in the State for Vocational Education Training in Queensland! Congratulations also to her supervisor – Theatre Manager, Ms Sharron Cronin.

MUSIC TRIVIA QUESTIONThe most recent McDonalds television commercial features quite a well-known piece from the ‘classical’ music genre. While classical music has frequently been used for advertising expensive items (such as diamond rings and luxury cars), this piece seems to be the antithesis of what is in fact being advertised (hamburgers), though they do use the term ‘sophisticated’ in the text. Here is a link to the commercial http://youtu.be/UZ2Q-i6XxBU. Can you name the piece? Please email me if you would like to send your response for checking [email protected]

Scott Mason, Director of Performing Arts


Sports & ActivitiesFROM THE DIRECTOR OF SPORTS & ACTIVITIESSTUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS IN SPORTCongratulations to the following students on their achievements in sport: Lleyton Brooks (Year 8) has been selected to represent Queensland in the Under 14 Football team to play in the FFA National Youth Championships in September. Good luck, Lleyton!Madeline Coe (Year 10) has just returned from representing (as captain) the Under 16 Queensland AFL team at the National Championships in Geelong. Queensland finished second in the competition. Well done, Maddy!Xavier and Sebastian Younan (Years 7 and 8) competed at the Queensland State Pool Rescue competition last weekend and, while being partnered by his brother Sebastian in the patient tow, they won the event and also broke the Australian record. Congratulations, boys!

APS SUMMER SPORTAfter School training for Summer Sport starts next week. As usual, Middle School teams will train on Mondays and Senior School teams will train on Wednesdays; however, due to facility constraints, all water polo teams (Middle and Senior) will train on Wednesdays. Team selections for our teams will be finalised soon. Students who are not successful in gaining a place in a team will be asked to make an alternative choice for summer sport. Every student will still have the opportunity to play competitive sport (basketball and touch) against other APS schools, and I encourage them to do so. A reminder that training for sport is compulsory at All Saints and training afternoons should be kept free from appointments and the like. It is disruptive to team preparation when there are students missing from training.

APS ATHLETICSTraining continues for our Athletics team in preparation for the APS Carnival which starts next week. The 1500m and Javelin events will be held at All Saints on Friday 7 August (afternoon) and all other events are at Griffith University the following Wednesday 12 August. Team members will receive a letter about their events and the Carnival early next week. Training days are Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 7:00am for 400m, 800m and 1500m events and Monday and Wednesday after School for all other events. Students in the squad should train for athletics on Monday and Wednesday next week, rather than their summer sport team.

BALLYMORE CUP - RUGBYA huge congratulations to our 1st XV Rugby team who defeated St Francis last Friday night in the Southern Queensland Semi-Final at Ballymore. All Saints won the fixture 24-7 in what was a dominant display. Our boys now play Sunshine Coast Grammar next Wednesday 5 August at Ballymore, in the South Queensland final - 6:00pm kick-off. A supporter’s bus is being organised for this game; students who are interested in coming along should email Year 12 student, Nick White, to let him know and get more details. Attendance at Summer Sport/APS Athletics training is compulsory before travelling to Ballymore. The Grand Final will be played on Friday 7 August, hopefully featuring our boys! Good luck.

UHLSPORT CUP – BOYS FOOTBALLOur Senior Boys Football team had a very successful Uhlsport Cup campaign this year. Like last year, our boys reached the round of 16 and played Canterbury College last Wednesday at All Saints. They played extremely well, and won the game comfortably. Their opponents in the quarter-final have yet to be decided. Congratulations and good luck in the next round, boys.

Fergus Leslie, Director of Sports & Activities


Whole SchoolCHAPLAINCY MATTERS“I have encountered God directly and, as well as I could, I wanted to communicate such experiences to others … I have experienced God, the nameless and unfathomable One, silent and yet near to me in Triune self-giving … I have experienced not human words about God, but God’s very self … The experience is indeed grace, and there is really no one to whom it is denied. Of this I was quite sure.” These are the words of Karl Rahner, renowned Catholic theologian and priest, who died in 1984. He was known particularly for his emphatic insistence that the church needed to be rooted in a contemporary context dealing with real-life issues.Rahner spoke of the transcendence of human beings despite the limits of time and space, and our quest to find the truth in questions relating to our existence and God. He went so far as to suggest that “if we were to stop asking such questions, we would cease being human and regress to the level of being clever animals.” Like countless other people throughout the ages, Rahner’s quest to find these answers led him to encounters with God which left him in no doubt of the existence of God. He spoke of the experience being one of ‘grace’ which is God’s self-communication.Some time ago, our Chaplain of Senior School, Jeremy Thewlis, spoke of God’s prevenient grace explaining that God goes before us into every situation or experience. Rahner’s understanding that we live in a universe in which the grace of God is the mode of God’s communication with us certainly bears this out. We have spoken much at School of the need to give ourselves and the students time for reflection, time to stop for a while and allow ourselves the possibility of an encounter with God, whether in the Christian, or another faith. Indeed, Rahner believed that God can be experienced by anyone, regardless of worldview. Grace refers to the unmerited kindness of God into the reality of our lives, and is freely given if we would but open ourselves to its experience. At its best, it is a direct encounter with God.

One of the joys of working at All Saints has to be in the adventure of each day as it unfolds in a school which embraces the possibility of new, life-giving experiences every day. It is in the possibility of a daily encounter with all of God who is everywhere. This possibility exists in the creation of a new artwork or design in the field of graphics, textile, craft and information technology systems. It exists in the context of a drama script, essay, debate or moot competition. It is discovered on the sports ovals, in the music rooms and science and wonder labs. It is found in the mystery that is maths, the history of the world and its geography. It is found in the discovery of new planets akin to earth, and the joy of service-learning and environmental preservation. And it is explored in the weekly chapels as we open ourselves and our students to the grace of the experience of God, wholeheartedly, tentatively and even, surprisingly, in disbelief. Over the past few weeks, Jeremy has led our Senior School students in a time of guided meditation. Students have left their shoes outside, subtly alluding to the ‘holy ground’ where God may be encountered, but also to give them permission to relax – to let go, and let God.I have certainly been encouraged by an increasing number of conversations around campus with both staff and students who are feeling more comfortable about sharing their personal experiences and encounters with God. These conversations often occur in the corridors and playgrounds rooted in the reality of each day, which would certainly make Rahner smile. Infused into our mission statement and ethos, God is not only present in the everyday, but even more importantly, being noticed … and it is good!Have a great God week,

Mtr Ann


Parents & FriendsP&F GET TOGETHERSPREP FAMILY PICNIC• Sunday 16 August 11:00am at Macintosh Island Park, Surfers

Paradise. BYO picnic rug, chairs, lunch, soccer/footy ball, cricket bat etc. RSVP - Karyn Windle 0438 767 403 or Kym Cole 0431 814 054 by 10 August. Looking forward to seeing you there!

• Friday 6 November Parents Night Out! More details to follow.Please save these dates - we look forward to catching up!Your Class Co-ordinators - Danielle Steensma-Collins, Karyn Windle, Sandy Webber, Elena Vorkas, Kym Cole and Monique Powers.

YEAR 12 FORMALPARENT COCKTAIL NIGHT Saturday 14 November 20156:30pm (after the arrival of all students at the formal) At The Lake, Varsity www.varsitylake.com.au$40 per person paid prior to the night via Trybooking. Tickets go on sale first day of Term 3 (14 July 2015).www.trybooking.com/HUSV Contacts Renee Nelson 0417307901 Sally Nind 0402 403 924 Jacqui Armes 0417 751 203

EXCLUSIVE BUS FOR ALL SAINTS STUDENTSA private bus service exclusively for All Saints students who are not serviced by other bus companies has been operating for some time and has now extended its pick-up area to Burleigh.Fares start from $3.50 per ride for a prepaid weekly pass or $5 for a casual ride. For further information on pickup points and times, call Roscoe on 0437 655 560.

TUCKSHOP HELPERS NEEDED!Volunteers are needed for the tuckshop, either Tuesday or Thursday (fortnightly). To discuss the many benefits of volunteering, or to put your name down for another day, please contact Natalie on 5587 0375.

[email protected] Davey, Tuckshop Convenor

YEAR 12 TUNNEL OF LOVEEVERYONE WELCOME - LUNCH Thursday 19 November 201512:30pm This is an open invitation to all family and friends of Year 12 students who would like to come and have some lunch after what will most likely be a very emotional Tunnel of Love on Thursday 19 November. We have booked ‘Signatures’ function room at Lakelands Golf Course, Gooding Drive, Merrimac from 12:30pm. Lakelands has arranged a short lunch menu for us to choose from on the day. Orders can be made and paid for separately at the bar. So easy. We do have to give approximate numbers to the venue - so if you could RSVP with the number of your family and friends that you think will be coming along, it would be greatly appreciated. If you have any queries, please call us at any time. Contacts Renee Nelson 0417307901 Sally Nind 0402 403 924 Jacqui Armes 0417 751 203


Super DadsMr Patrick Wallas, Headmaster, has been inspired to initiate a new fathers’ group at All Saints. Super Dads will be created to organise a few fun events each year and to meet two or three times a term in small groups to discuss fathering experiences and issues. The formation of SUPER DADS and the small groups will initially be co-ordinated by All Saints parent Warwick Parer who is looking to hear from all interested dads who want to either assist with the set up or just be members. Please contact Warwick on [email protected]


SickbayOne of the things I do when your children come to the Sick Bay, especially if they are from the Junior School, is to weigh them. Why, you ask? Medicines are given according to body weight.At this time of the year, especially when we tend to offer simple analgesia like Paracetomol (Panadol) and Ibuprofen (Nurofen) to our children for headaches etc associated with colds and feeling unwell, it’s so very important that the dose and the type of medicine given is appropriate for the child’s age and weight.Here are my safety tips for administering medicines.Read the label carefully• Know what you are giving, what is the chemical or ‘active

ingredient’? This is to avoid double dosing on a medication. For example some Cold and Flu mixtures already contain Paracetomol, so do not give a dose of Paracetomol as well.

• Know its strength, especially Paracetomol. Liquids for different age groups come in different strengths.

• Follow instructions on frequency and the correct amount to give each time.

Know your child’s weight• This is to ensure the safest and most effective dose is

administered.Measure liquid medicines accurately• Use a syringe (can be bought at chemist) or marked medicine

cup/dropper.• Always shake liquid solutions before you administer and

place measuring cups on a hard surface to read the dose accurately.

Keep a record of medicines given• This will prevent errors, particularly when there are two

parents administering medicines.• Equally important, when one or more in the family are unwell,

to avoid confusion as to who has had what and at what time. If you are also unwell (a fuzzy head can be forgetful), just write it down.

• This will assist if your child’s condition doesn’t improve and a GP or hospital visit is required.

Store medicines safely • A high shelf, an out of sight cabinet or a child lock on a

cupboard is best.Know Emergency numbers• This is to know who to call if you make a mistake, there is an

adverse reaction or if your child is not getting better.• If you have incorrectly dosed your child, even if there are

no immediate signs of discomfort or poisoning, medical attention may still be required.

13 11 26 Poisons Information Centre1300 MEDICINE 1300 633 424 (information about medicine)13 SICK 13 74 25 (illness advice)13 HEALTH 13 43 25 84 (illness advice)000 For ambulance

Lyn Hammett R.N. 0434 071 [email protected]









Pegasus 2015creative writing awards

Students are invitedto create an original poem or short story

based on the theme ‘Time’.

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

Years 10 - 12 from the Senior School Office.

Entries close Thursday 27 August at 3:00pm.

2014 Winners

TIME

Poetry• Overall: Tamara Hunt • Senior Gold: Kes Wright Silver: Sophia Whitt Bronze: John Song • Middle Gold: William Choy Silver: Amber Leibenow Bronze: Connor Lu• Junior Gold Ally Shorter Silver Leah Humbert Bronze Krystal Pericleous.

Prose (Short Story)• Overall: Emma Davis • Senior Gold: Sangitha Cabraal Silver: Annabel Harte Bronze: Sarah Flori • Middle Gold: Jessica Wainwright Silver: Liam Harris Bronze: Brianna Merriman• Junior Gold Tess Cummins Silver Taylor Timpani Bronze Angelina Lane.


All Saints Anglican School TUCKSHOP MENU – TERM 3, 2015

breakfast snacks available in canteen healthy salads & snacks first break caesar salad $4.50 monday chicken caesar salad $5.00 bbq pork steamed buns (3) $4.00 greek salad $5.00 tuesday ham & salad $5.00 sticky roast chicken wings (4) $4.00 chicken & salad $5.00 wednesday fruit salad $3.80 homemade meat lovers pizza $4.00 seasonal fruit pieces $1.20 thursday yoghurt tubs $2.50 salt and pepper calamari $4.00 sushi snacks $3.50 friday watermelon cup $2.50 vegetarian nachos $4.00 munch box - healthy treats w/ crackers $3.00 daily tuna to go w/ crackers $3.50 steamed jasmine rice $3.50 sandwiches spaghetti bolognaise (junior) $4.60 vegemite / raspberry jam / honey $2.70 butter chicken (junior) $4.60 cheese $2.70 cheeseburger $4.40 ham & cheese $3.80 cheesy hotdog w/ sauce $3.60 ham, cheese, tomato $4.00 sausage roll $2.80 chicken / salami / roast beef/ turkey , lettuce, mayo $4.00 cheese & spinach roll $4.00 chicken, avocado and salad $4.80 beef pie $3.90 wraps, baguettes & rolls potato wedges - from $2.30 ham / salami / chicken with salad $5.00 chicken wedges (5) $3.70 falafel, hummus & salad $5.00 steamed dim sims (3) $2.20 roast beef, cheese and relish $5.00 garlic bread $2.20 turkey, cranberry, brie and lettuce $5.00 cup of soup $2.30 sweet chilli chicken $5.00 second break sweet treats monday jelly cups $1.60 thai red beef curry with steamed rice $6.20 chocolate mousse $1.60 vegetarian roast tomato and mushroom ravioli $5.80 sweet muffin $2.60 chicken and pineapple burger $5.20 homemade cookies (2) $2.20 tuesday cake slice - from $2.60 chicken and asian vegetable laksa $6.20 variety of chips - from $1.20 italian spaghetti bolognaise $5.80 sunny-boys $1.20 pulled beef with tabouli on lebanese bread $5.20 icy pole $1.30 wednesday fandangles $1.50 butter chicken with steamed rice $6.20 maxi bon $3.90 ricotta, roast pumpkin and spinach lasagne $5.80 dixie cup $2.20 tuscan meatball sub $5.20 quelch stick $0.80 thursday milo scoop shake $2.80 thai chicken kebabs with coconut steamed rice $6.20 frozen yoghurt $2.50 chili con carn baked potato $5.80 beverages tandoori chicken burger w/ lemon aoli $5.20 mount franklin water - from $2.40 friday pump flavoured water 750ml $4.00 crumbed fish and chips $6.20 goulbourn valley fruit juice 350ml $3.40 fettuccini carbonara $5.80 lol golden circle sparkling juice $2.80 falafel and hummus wrap $5.20 plain milk 300ml $2.00

classic flavoured milk - from $2.50

powerade 600ml $4.20

iced tea 500ml $3.90 register at flexischools.com.au & order online today, or

call the helpdesk on 1300 361 769 deep spring mineral water 500ml $3.50

hot chocolate $2.10

chai $2.50


AB PATERSON PUBLIC SPEAKING COMPETITION (YEARS 5-12) 6APS ATHLETICS 4APS ATHLETICS 11APS SUMMER SPORT 11ASSESSMENT SHUTDOWN SCHEDULES 7AU REVOIR! 8AUSTRALIAN VOCATIONAL STUDENT PRIZE AWARD WINNERS 2014 9BALLYMORE CUP - RUGBY 11BIRTHDAY BOOKS 3BOND STUDENT FOR A SEMESTER SEPTEMBER INTAKE 9CAREERS CALENDAR 9CHAPLAINCY MATTERS 12CYBER SAFETY PRESENTATION 5DIRECTOR OF CAREERS/VET 9EVERYONE WELCOME - LUNCH 13EXCLUSIVE BUS FOR ALL SAINTS STUDENTS 13FLIPPED LEARNING 8FROM THE DIRECTOR OF PERFORMING ARTS 10FROM THE DIRECTOR OF SPORTS & ACTIVITIES 11FROM THE HEAD OF JUNIOR SCHOOL 3FROM THE HEAD OF MIDDLE SCHOOL 5FROM THE HEAD OF SENIOR SCHOOL 7GCSS DEBATING CALENDAR 2GOLD COAST EISTEDDFOD 10GRIFFITH GUESTS PROGRAMME 9HAIR 7INTER-HOUSE ATHLETICS YEARS 3-6 4INTER SCHOOL DEBATING - QUARTER FINALS ROUND 6JUNIOR SCHOOL CONCERT AUDITIONS 3JUNIOR SCHOOL DATES 2JUNIOR SCHOOL SPORTSMASTER 4LEADING HORSES TO WATER 3LIBRARY HOURS 6MIDDLE SCHOOL DATES 2MIDDLE SCHOOL PRODUCTION: ‘ARMAGEDDON-OUTTA-HERE’ 5MR BOSWELL’S BRAIN BUSTER 6MUSICAL SHOWCASE – SOLO/DUO OPPORTUNITIES 10

MUSIC TRIVIA QUESTION 10NAPLAN REPORTS 3NAPLAN REPORTS 5ONLINE SAFETY PARENT INFORMATION EVENING 6OPERA ANYONE? 3PARENT COCKTAIL NIGHT 13P&F GET TOGETHERS 13PREP FAMILY PICNIC 13PREP PET PARADE 3QUT VICE-CHANCELLOR’S STEM CAMP 8ROUND TABLE CONFERENCING (TERM 3) 5SENIOR SCHOOL DATES 2SOUTHERN CROSS UNIVERSITY’S (SCU) STAR ENTRY SCHEME 9SPECIFIC ADOLESCENT ISSUES 5STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS 5STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS IN PERFORMING ARTS 10STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS IN SPORT 4STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS IN SPORT 11STUDENT DRIVERS 7STUDENT SUCCESS 7TERM 3 ENDS 2TERM 4 BEGINS 2TOUR PARENT INFORMATION EVENING 2TUCKSHOP HELPERS NEEDED! 13UHLSPORT CUP – BOYS FOOTBALL 11UQ YOUNG SCHOLARS PROGRAMME 9VISUAL ART TOUR 2015 8VOLUNTEER HELPERS NEEDED! 2VOLUNTEER HELPERS NEEDED! 14VOLUNTEER HELPERS NEEDED! 16WISE WORDS ON APPEARANCE 7YEAR 10 DINNER DANCE 7YEAR 12 ‘EXPLORE, DREAM, DISCOVER’ CAREERS DINNER 9YEAR 12 FORMAL 13YEAR 12 QCST PREPARATION PROGRAMME 7YEAR 12 TUNNEL OF LOVE 13

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