Vol. 50 No. 17 24 November 2016

The day for which the College’s Senior Class had been long waiting had finally arrived and what a splendid celebration it was and a fitting tribute to the Class of 2016, their parents and the entire College community.

The day is divided into three distinct parts, the first of which is the Graduation Mass. Over 1400 people filled Lennon Hall for a wonderful liturgical celebration of this momentous event. With the whole College family in attendance, the singing was hearty, the mood reverent and the liturgy most meaningful. A special moment occurred when outgoing Captains Nathan Geno, Jack McMenamin and Tayshaun Mosby transferred the College Candle, Heart and Icon to next year’s leaders, Oliver Koch, Joseph Krebs and Brendan O'Sullivan. It was a great start to a special day.

After suitable refreshment, the College community regathered for the Valedictory Assembly where the many attributes of the graduating class were noted and recalled and the nature of the Saints Spirit was explored. College Captain Nathan Geno encapsulated this exploration most beautifully

when he said "The College is a place where strangers become brothers, teachers become mentors and boys become men". The Guard of Honour was a truly emotional and uplifting experience for all involved and one to be remembered by the Senior Class for years to come.

That evening, we then reconvened in an utterly transformed Lennon Hall for the Graduation Dinner where each of the graduands was individually recognised as they passed through the portals of the College for the final time. It was a wonderful occasion for the boys and their parents and was beautifully catered for by Mr Glenn McKenzie and his team.

The whole day was magnificent and we all join in thanking the Senior Class for their contribution to the College over their five years of attendance and wish them God’s speed and every best wish in their future lives.

Mr Andrew DorahyHead of Year 12

Graduates of 2016

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SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENTSCongratulations to all boys on their speCial aChievements. Well done!

ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS FOR 2018The College offers two Academic scholarships for students entering Year 7 and Year 11 in 2018. These scholarships are awarded on the basis of a competitive test which is independently set and marked by the Australia Council for Education Research (ACER).The Scholarship exam for 2018 will be held on Saturday 25 February 2017. The closing date for applications to sit the exam is Monday 6 February 2017. For further information on Scholarships please contact the Enrolment Secretary. Registration for these scholarships can be made on the College website at www. sac.qld.edu.au. Go to the Enrolment tab and click onto the Bursaries and Financial Assistance heading.

2017 Term Dates

Term 1College Office opens Monday 16 JanuaryYear 7 Boarders in Residence Sunday 22 JanuaryYear 7 Commence 8.35am Monday 23 JanuaryAll Boarders in Residence Monday 23 JanuaryYears 8 -12 commence 8.35am Tuesday 24 JanuaryLast day Term 1 Thursday 30 March

Term 2Boarders in Residence Tuesday 18 AprilClasses resume Wednesday 19 AprilLast day Term 2 Wednesday 21 June

Term 3Boarders in Residence Monday 10 JulyClasses resume Tuesday 11 JulyLast day Term 3 Thursday 14 September

Term 4Boarders in Residence Monday 2 OctoberClasses resume Tuesday 3 OctoberStudent Free Day Monday 16 OctoberYear 12 Graduation Day Friday 17 NovemberYear 11 concludes Thursday 23 NovemberYears 7–10 Last day Term 4 Friday 24 November

year 11 three violets aWards

The “Three Violets Awards” identify three Marist traits that we want to acknowledge in our students and encourage them to aspire. The Three Violets is a special symbol of the Marist Brothers and the Marists generally. They represent the virtues of Modesty, Humility and Simplicity. St Marcellin urged his followers to “do good quietly”, so any inclination to boasting, big-noting oneself or bombast is alien to the Marist spirit. In medieval times, when many flowers were named after Our Lady, the violet was known as “Mary’s Modesty”.

Simplicity: This student is genuine and authentic in his relationships, he is truthful to those around him and is without deceit.

Modesty: This student is not vain, egotistical or boastful. They accept success with dignity and do not seek the limelight or acknowledgment.

Humility: This student is humble and remains grounded at all times. He has a lack of false pride or arrogance and holds a moderate opinion of himself.The awards were voted on by the Year 11 students themselves and the majority of the students in the group compiled votes attesting to the fact that the boys can identify these traits in one another. Congratulations to the recipients.

HumilityOliver Koch

Simplicity Brendan O’Sullivan

Modesty Will Spencer

This wonderful Torres Strait headdress was presented to the College at the

Graduation Dinner last Friday night by Mrs Marita Sagigi, mother of outgoing College Captain,

Nathan Geno. Out thanks to the family for their generous gift.

Benjamin Della Ricca Selected in the Under 15 Queensland Country Futsal Team to compete in the FFA National Championships in Sydney in January

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From the Principal

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Dear Members of the Saints Community,

What an inspiring day we had last Friday for the Year 12 Graduation. As is commonly known in the Cairns Catholic community, this day is an exceptional celebration of the year that has been. It is much more than that though, and as Mr Andrew Dorahy so rightly said in his valedictory speech, it is an expression of the Saints spirit which can only be found in the heart. There is no checklist we can tick to identify that spirit; it is intangible and can’t be quantified in that way. The intangible somehow becomes palpable on such a day and I think this is why so many family, friends and old boys come to this special event. It is a heart-warming and hopeful day infused with love; it is a community alive!A ‘community alive’ awakens something in all of us. It explains the many emails, letters and phone calls of gratitude from parents, graduating students, grandparents and friends of the College. It equally explains the tears of the boys in other year groups following the famous ‘guard of honour’ that enables the boys to personally farewell the young men who have led them throughout the year. Something moves within us when we experience this. It is not just tears at the departure of the boys of 2016, the tears are personal because we have so few words to express how we feel about being a part of such a community. Each of us is enhanced by the experience and we know it in our hearts, an experience far deeper than what we can make sense of in our mind alone. My hope and prayer is that the spirit that we experience here in our own community can be translated and taken into the other aspects of our lives. I especially hope that our graduates, and all our students, take these values and understanding into other groups and the spirit is spread, enriching the lives of others beyond the College. In this way, we are directly contributing to the creation of a better world, one that includes all and invites people to come together.

What we celebrated at the beginning of the graduation day, the Mass, was experienced in our hearts and lived out in the other parts of the day. I strongly believe that all of this comes from the Holy Spirit. This experience of communion is not something that we created as humans alone. There is something bigger operating here and we have felt this. I just hope that we can realise this as well.In that light, I am grateful to the Spirit of Jesus who moves us and draws us together in this communion. I pay tribute to those icons who show us the way to live our lives: Mary, Our Good Mother, St Marcellin and St Augustine. They point us in the right direction and encourage us to ‘take up and read’ (Tolle Lege) the Good News. This is more than reading and understanding; it implies that we live by this and we are ‘good news’ for each other.Last Friday, we felt and knew this ‘good news’ in our community. This is what ‘good news’ feels like. We are blessed to have this support and community in our lives.I finish with the blessing I sang for the Class of 2016 last Friday night: May the roads rise up to meet you, may the wind be ever at your back, may the sun shine warm upon your face and may the rains fall soft upon your fields. Until we meet again…until we meet again. May God hold you, may God hold you in the hollow of his hands. Until we meet again…..I hope that you and your family experience the good news amongst your family friends over the Christmas period.With best wishes,Br Darren Burge FMSPrincipal

Wishing all our College Families Peace, Joy & Happiness this Christmas Season. From Br Darren Burge FMS and all the Staff at St Augustine’s College.

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Urgent Request for Billeting Families

21 Beds Still NeededAs you would be aware, the College is hosting the Marist School Australia Cricket Carnival for the first time. We have 52 interstate visitors from Year 9 to Year 11 for whom we need to find beds. We are urgently seeking your support and generosity in accommodating our guests. If you can help, please email Mr Dorahy at the College on adorahy@sac.qld.edu.au

DEPUTY PRINCIPAL

semester reportsAll students in Years 7-11 will receive a Semester 2 Report. Parents are reminded that this report, which will be mailed by 7 December, reflects a student's work in Semester 2 only. The overall achievement on the report refers to the overall achievement of Semester 2 only, not for the entire year. If parents are concerned with their son’s marks, they should contact the subject teacher first in order to clarify any issues.Mr Lance Helms - Director of Studies

TRADING HOURSTRADING HOURS FOR JANUARY 2017

The Saints Shop will be open the week prior to school commencing for Term 1, 2017.

Monday 16 January – Friday 20 January 20178.00am – 4.30pm

Normal trading hours will resume on Monday 23 January 2017.

Monday and Wednesday8.00am–3.30pm

SECOND HAND UNIFORMSThe Shop is seeking donations of second hand uniforms as stocks are running low. Donations of formal shirts, shorts, sports uniform and the College jacket would be greatly appreciated.

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

The online payment system for orders from the Saints Shop will re-open at 8.00am 1 January 2017. Orders will be available for collection from Monday 16 January 2017.Parents can still access the website during this time.

St Augustine's College maintains high standards of behaviour and application to studies. This year the boys have in the main met those expectations and their results in the classroom, on the sporting field or in the arts arena are testament to their hard work. I must commend the students for the wonderful way that they committed to their studies during the course of 2016. That this focus and drive has continued right to our last week of lessons says volumes about the seriousness with which they take their studies and the enjoyment that they take from each school day. Thanks must also go to our staff who committed themselves to positively encouraging the boys to finish well and who, being well prepared, had plenty of serious learning organised for the students. Finally, to parents and families, a personal thank you for your support over the course of the year. Your contribution to our Saints community is crucial to the family spirit that is so much part of our pastoral care of your sons.

ContaCt details

I would ask all parents to ensure that if your contact details have changed throughout the course of the year or change over Christmas and the New Year that you inform the College. It is essential that the College has up to date emails, phone numbers, mailing and residential addresses.

preparation for 2017The 2017 College term dates can be located on the College website at http://www.sac.qld.edu.au/term-dates.Please note that Year 7 commence on Monday 23 January. The first day of school for Years 8-12 is Tuesday 24 January.Please ensure that your son is prepared for a great start with due attention to hair and grooming. Guidelines for haircuts can be found on the College website under the Our School tab as part of the General Policy in Policy and Procedures.Wishing you a very safe and blessed Christmas.Frazer Rigby - Deputy Principal

6 - 13 December

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FAREWELL TO STAFF

STAFF LEAVING AT THE END OF 2016As the year draws to a close, we farewell a number of staff who will not be re-joining us for the 2017 year. We wish them well as they embark on new chapters in their life journeys and thank them most sincerely for their contributions to the life of the College during their time with us.

Mrs Narelle HuntMrs Hunt will be returning to her home area in Victoria to take up a senior leadership role there. Mrs Hunt’s generosity of spirit as a Drama Teacher, Senior Studies Co-ordinator and, for the past two years as Head of Learning Enrichment, have been most appreciated in her eight and a half years at the College and the number of individual students who she has helped and inspired are significant.

Mrs Meredith StantonTolle Lege – “Take up and Read” has been well modelled by Mrs Stanton in her six years as a member of the Gildas staff. Her deep passion for fiction, her care and love for boys to read and think has left an indelible mark on the culture which exudes within the walls of the Gildas Centre. We wish her well in her retirement.

Mr Matthew WalshMr Walsh will also be returning to his home state of Victoria in 2017. Since joining our staff as Head of Sport in 2012, Mr Walsh has made significant contributions to the sporting life of the College. He has set the highest standards for teams that represent the College with his mantra of “Humble in Victory, Gracious in Defeat”, now well embedded in the culture of our teams. Mr Walsh’s contributions as a HPE and Maths teacher should also be noted. His depth of knowledge and preparation to provide lessons of substance and variety have been appreciated.

Dr Silvia DimarcoSince her return to the College in 2013, the students in Dr Dimarco’s Maths classes have also benefited from her passion, knowledge and skill as a teacher. She has been generous in giving her time for tutorials and individual assistance. Dr Dimarco has made significant contributions to a number of areas as a member of the leadership team. These include the successful introduction of Year 7s into the College, the development of the Professional Learning Community for teachers and the support for all teachers, especially those new to the College. Her wise assistance has been generous, practical and realistic and will be missed.

Mr David WallisMr Wallis, as Manual Arts Assistant, has been a great support to both staff and students in the INTAD Department. He has worked quietly but generously in preparing materials for classes and in providing individual guidance on a number of student projects. This support has extended to co-curricular activities as well, in particular, the Year 10 Camp where staff and students have been most grateful for his efforts in ensuring safety and support.

Mr Joe McKenzieI’m sure our boarding students have appreciated the cheerfulness with which Mr McKenzie has undertaken his various duties within boarding. Firstly as a GAP student and this year as a supervisor, he has been an important member of staff. His willingness to take on different tasks has been appreciated. We wish him well in his return to study and trust he has enjoyed his time with us.

Mr Oliver KennyMr Kenny has been with us on a contract for Term 4 and has contributed willingly to all aspects of the College. His diligent preparation has meant classes have been provided with solid work and his care for individuals has been well evidenced.

We also thank staff who are remaining at the College in 2017 but will be taking on different roles than their current ones.

Mr Brett Toombs will be taking on Head of Sport after doing an outstanding job as Director of Mission. Dr Danielle Lynch will step into the Director of Mission role after two years of innovative leadership as Head of Religion. Mr Steve McDonough has been thorough and hard-working as Assistant Head of Sport over the past three years and Mr Shane McMenamin takes on this position in 2017.

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GRADUATION DAY

Holidays are anticipated with interest, high expectations and enthusiasm. However most students will also have some times when their mood is low, and it is not unusual that students experience some anxiety and depression. Students can feel isolated away from their usual friends, maybe spending longer times alone as parents’ work commitments continue throughout the school holidays and student expectations of holidays may be simplistic, unrealistic, and at times just disappointed. Those down times can be part and parcel of the family dynamic. And we all know that Christmas and its surrounding weeks can be stressful in families. In fact, in terms of self-harm, the ‘season of cheer’ is considered one where more young people are at risk than any other.Parents and students can feel overwhelmed, especially in the face of the social expectations that ‘holidays are fun’, ‘Christmas is all about family’ and ‘everyone should be (always) happy’. Experiences tell us that this is not always so!Parents and children can take these small steps. Firstly, make a time when family members sit down together and talk. It is all too easy in holidays to rush off to different corners and forget that connections within family are so important.

Sometimes, talking together gets lost in ‘all this extra time’ so make the decision to find that time and stick to it. It might start just as talking details about the day; if it is there as a time the opportunity to raise concerns at least is there. [This is not a time for critique or discipline, it is a time for listening and engaging – that is really important !!!]And, if there are problems, some sources of help I recommend are related to respectful listening. This YouTube clip offers some wisdom in a contemporary mode The Power of Listening - An Ancient Practice for Our Future https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6iDMuB6NjNA May this school holiday and Christmas period be a time for families to draw closer, enjoy each other more and strength the bonds of family affection and love. May the Lord, who himself experienced the full spectrum of family ups and down, bless you and keep you.Br Roger Vallance

COLLEGE COUNSELLOR

CONFIDENTIAL COUNSELLINGPh: 4052 9135 Email: counsellor@sac.qld.edu.au

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GRADUATION DINNER

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Year 12 Class, Breakup Breakfast and Graduation Day: Our Year 12 class were farewelled in great style last week, firstly at the annual Combined Saints Colleges Music Ensembles breakup breakfast. Br Darren and Ms Galvin presented certificates to all seniors who have contributed so well over the past five years to Saints Music. Then at Graduation Mass, our Year 7 to 11 musicians stepped up to present excellent music to lead the singing at Mass. The Year 11 Music class then completed the musical farewells with a wonderful performance of “Time of Your Life” at the Graduation Assembly. Well done everyone.

Gondwana National Summer School: Congratulations to James Holland, Year 7, as he has been awarded a full bursary to attend the prestigious Gondwana National Choral Summer School in Sydney next January. This is a wonderful achievement and James is sure to experience great music with hundreds of singers and excellent conductors.

Return All Music: All ensemble music should now be returned to school. Please check at home if there are any folders with music in them and return to the Arts office.

Christmas Greetings: Arts staff extend Christmas Greetings and best wishes to everyone over the summer break. Congratulations and thank you to all students, staff and parents who have been involved in the Arts Program, it has been a strong year of excellent development. We endeavour to provide as many opportunities as possible for our students across the Arts and look forward to another strong year in 2017.

Date Claimers for 2017: Please note these dates in your diaries for 2017. The Addams Family Day Camp on 31 March and 1 April. All students involved in the production will be required to attend this camp. The Addams Family production week is 2 to 6 May.

Farewell Mrs Hunt: It is with mixed feelings that we farewell Mrs Narelle Hunt as she moves to Victoria to take up a Deputy Principal role in Warrigul. Mrs Hunt has made an enormous contribution to the Arts program at Saints over the 8 ½ years that she has been here. She has taught all years in Drama, created new units and programs for her classes, directed big musicals such as Jesus Christ Superstar and Return to the Forbidden Planet, directed many dramatic plays, attended camps and tours, organised professional theatre companies and actors to work with our students, ran Saints Youth Theatre with St Monica’s College, as well as taking on extra roles as Senior Studies Coordinator and Director of Learning Enrichment. Mrs Hunt leaves a wonderful legacy and we will miss her very much. Best wishes to Mrs Hunt and her family in their relocation to Victoria.Dr Malcolm ColeDirector of Arts

ARTS DEPARTMENT

Br Darren Burge and Ms Edna Galvin (St Monica's College) address Combined Saints College Music students and staff.

Br Darren thanks Ms Maureen Waldby for her piano accompaniment for the College

Choir and Masses

MISSION DEPARTMENTst vinCent de paul soCiety Christmas appeal

As a final fundraising event to draw the College’s year to a close, St Augustine’s staff, students and families have collected Christmas food items to assist in the annual St Vincent de Paul Christmas Appeal. This year St Augustine’s College has been extremely generous and giving with over 100 baskets provided filled. Each basket is packed with drinks, chips, chocolates, biscuits, bonbons and other items that the boys and families themselves would hope to enjoy on Christmas Day.Saints is very proud to support the St Vincent de Paul Christmas Appeal and thanks the families of the students for their tremendous generosity in 2016. Well done to the St Augustine’s community.Mr Brett Toombs - Director of Mission

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In the September holidays, a group of students including myself, as well as some adult members of my local Parish, travelled from Cairns to Manila on a mission trip. Immediately after stepping off the plane we were met with the heat and humidity of tropical Manila. We transferred to a second flight bound for Naga city, home of the Missionaries of the Poor Heart of Mercy Monastery. The morning we arrived in Naga city was the Feast Day of Our Lady of Peñafrancia, one of the biggest religious celebrations in the region which meant the roads were packed. What ensued was little less than organized chaos as traffic consisted of overcrowded buses and cars with people sitting on the roofs. Once we arrived at the monastery, we were greeted by the Brothers who were singing us a welcome song. All of the Brothers were pretty young and, as all Filipinos were, seemingly happy at every waking moment. Every day we were at the monastery, we followed in the ways of the Brothers which meant prayer. We had Mass in the morning and then there was breakfast. After a morning of hard work we returned to the monastery where we participated in midday prayer and then lunch. After lunch more hard work was done. Once we had come back for the afternoon of hard work we again participated in a reflection of consciousness and the Rosary and after dinner we went back to the Chapel for a closing prayer. Each mass was filled with singing and dancing and it was the most surreal feeling you could ever imagine. It was like it was a real celebration because each person was so involved you couldn’t help but join in. The youngest of the brothers was no older than 18. The house that some of the people lived in would not be much bigger, (may be even smaller than) a single room that we have in our Australian homes. But despite the really simple and impoverished conditions, there were still many a happy face. The moments where we had a break from work just to play with the children in the street were some of the most joy-filled experiences of my short life.

As well as building a house, the second job that we had was the repainting of the women’s section of the Brothers’ apostolate, The Divine Mercy Apostolate, which provides shelter and care for the homeless, the disabled and the elderly. We were able to assist in the daily duties of the carers by participating at meal times with the adults and feeding the children as well as playing with them and giving them some company.

As well as being involved with the repainting of the women’s section of the Apostolate and rebuilding a home for one of the local families, we also provided meals for the residents of the psychiatric hospital and meals for hundreds of people who live at Balatas 9, the community that makes a living off the rubbish dump. We distributed over 300 food parcels to poor families in the district. The funds that our Parish raises each year for the missionaries of the poor make a very significant and tangible difference to the lives of hundreds of people. The trip ended with a short visit to the Brothers’ Mission in Manila where I was struck by the horrible and extraordinary poverty that these people lived in and the destitution of the urban poor. The Manila mission is growing steadily. Each Saturday they provide a meal for over 300 children which would cost Australians $40 per week.The Mission trip was a real eye-opener for me and for all who participated in it. It has certainly made me understand how important it is that I appreciate what I have, even the little things and to never take what I have for granted. This is something I believe we should all try to do. By Tomaso Bortolanza, Year 12

MISSIONARY TRIP TO PHILIPPINES

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Boarding servers at the Year 12 Graduation Dinner: Matt Lynch, Brendan O'Sullivan, Roneld Baragud, Tyrell Adams and Sele Thaiday Mr Stephen King, Jordan Lindsay and Br Darren

As the school year comes to a close, our boarding community are making their way home to spend Christmas with their families. The year has been a most fulfilling one. No doubt there has been many ups and downs in the lives of 180 boarders, however, it must be mentioned that boarding builds within these boys and girls a resilience and family spirit which has allowed them to deal with challenges and build on the many positives and opportunity that life in boarding offers.

I would like to thank our boarding families for the commitment and support you have made to St Augustine’s boarding this year. Our recent Year 12 Graduations for St Augustine's and St Monica's students highlight the fact that boarding at Saints allows your children an access to a quality education. The results are evident in the quality of the young men and women who recently graduated. They are testimony to the fact that if you take full advantage of the education on offer at Saints, you will become young men and women of excellent character. This was typified in the Residence Spirit Awards that were presented at our final Boarders' Mass on Sunday. Each residence has an award based on the values and character of whom the residence is named after. Congratulations to:

Geaney Spirit Award – Jacob Jack

Burke Spirit Award – Jordan Lindsay

Junior Chavoin Spirit Award – Liana Walsh

Senior Chavoin Spirit Award – Eliza Markham

Ambrose Spirit Award – Tyrell Adams

François Spirit Award – Glen Marriott

Many thanks must be extended to our Heads of Residence for their care and support of the boarders throughout 2016. Mr David Lawrence (Francois), Mr John Andrich (Ambrose), Mr Stephen King (Burke), Mr Michael Yip (Geaney) and Mrs Jane Keilar (Chavoin) have been the primary carers for your children this year. Their stability and passion for their work is to be commended. Heading into 2017, our boarding staff is remaining relatively stable. My only farewell at the time of writing is to Mr Joe McKenzie, a GAP student, who returns to England after working for the past 18 months as a supervisor.

Best wishes to all members of the Saints boarding community a very happy and safe Christmas and holiday period and we look forward to another year of working in partnership throughout 2017.

Glen Seivers - Head of Boarding

Tyrell Adams recipient of the Ambrose Spirit Award and his grandmother Maxine.

Jordan Lindsay recipient of the Burke Spirit Award and his mother Liz Lindsay

Jordan Lindsay, Tyrell Adams with Jacob Jack recipient of the Geaney Spirit Award

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Careers & Pathways news

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University of Queensland St Leo’s College Equity Accommodation Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to students to assist with accommodation costs associated with moving away from home to attend university. It is worth $6,000 per year. Applications are now open and will close on 9 January 2017. Visit the Scholarship site for more information.

The QUT Amy Clough ScholarshipThis scholarship is a partnership between the Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Sony Music Australia, Nova Radio 106.9, News Corp and the Brisbane Broncos. These organisations have come together to honour Amy’s memory by supporting other university students whose lives have been impacted by cancer. To be eligible, you must have applied for entry to B Entertainment Industries, B Journalism or B Music and to have had your life impacted by cancer, whether you experienced the cancer directly or indirectly. Read about other eligibility requirements on the QUT Scholarship website. Applications close on 23 January 2017.

How do I find a job with good prospects?Rapid changes in the world of work and emerging new technologies mean that we need to try and stay ahead of the game by looking for occupations that have better job prospects than others. How do we do this? Read the Myfuture article, The 4 factors affecting job prospects.

Where can I find this information about the jobs I’m interested in?

• myfuture website–Sign up for free if this is your first time on the website. Go to the Occupations section and search for your job of interest. Click on the Prospects tab.

• Job Outlook provides occupational information including job prospects.

• The Australian Jobs publication provides information about the labour market

• The Labour Market Information Portal provides you with up-to-date information about your local labour market. It provides information at the national, state and regional level.

High-paying jobs you won’t need a uni degree forNot all jobs require a university qualification. Some jobs have more than one pathway e.g. a university qualification, a VET qualification or on-the-job training. The latest Career FAQs newsletter lists 10 jobs that don’t necessarily require a university degree. The following are some of the jobs listed:

Construction managers - They require leadership and project management skills and knowledge of building and construction best practice.

Crane, hoist and lift operators - Crane and lift operators are perhaps the most well-paid labourers in construction.

What are employers looking for? As part of their How to Adult series, FYA tells you how to look for a job. This guide gives you hot tips for what to put on your resume so that it ends up on the top of the pile. More details here : http://www.fya.org.au/video/how-to-hunt-for-a-job/

aief soCial funCtion

The AIEF Scholarship Foundation were at Saints from Wednesday 16 to Friday 18 November. Ms Tess Crellin, AIEF Student Support Executive, interviewed our Year 11 AIEF students, our Year 12 graduating scholarship holders and introduced herself and the AIEF Scholarship Foundation to our group of Junior College AIEF students, (Years 7, 8, 9 and 10). St Augustine’s has 21 current scholarship students at the College. Mr Carswell spoke to the students saying that the scholarship is a privilege to those who are selected to be on it. Students on it should be working very hard and giving their best effort to their studies and their behaviour at College. After the AIEF presentation Ms Crellin took the 8 students to LaserFun at DFO. The students very much enjoyed the afternoon and then the pizza feast following the game. Thanks very much to Ms Tess Crellin and the Australian Indigenous Education Foundation.

AIEF

SAINTS SPORT

saints fall short in state t20 finalOn Friday 11 November, the St Augustine’s First X1 travelled to Allan Border Field in Brisbane to play against Ipswich Grammar School in the State T20 Cricket Final. On can what only be described as a picturesque field, with white picket fences and old grandstands bordering the boundaries, the Saints boys were sent into bat on a challenging wicket that had already seen 4 days of play prior to this game.The team was up against it from the beginning when we lost both openers within the space of 10 balls to leave us at 2 – 5. From there, things didn’t fare much better. Combined with outstanding fielding and disciplined bowling, Ipswich Grammar restricted the Saints team to 5 – 15 off 9 overs. Enter Liam Devietti and Liam Hensler. The boys brought us back from the brink and managed to compile a 40 run partnership over the next 7 overs to have the Saints team at a much more respectable score of 5 – 55 off 16 overs. However, once both Liam's fell in quick succession, the rest of the team crumbled to be all out for 60 runs inside 18 overs.Saints knew it was going to be an uphill battle defending 60 against a quality opposition, but the boys took the field with a positive mindset and enthusiasm.

However, this was quickly diminished by the opening Ipswich pair who put on 48 within 7 overs to put the game out of our reach. Alistar Taylor removed one of the openers for 21, but it was too little, too late, with Ipswich Grammar reaching the 60 runs required one down with 11 overs remaining.Although the game didn’t go to script, it was an amazing experience for the boys, and to finish 2nd in the State was a remarkable achievement. On the day, Ipswich were just too good for us and as described by their coach, Aaron Moore, the Ipswich team were a ‘once in a lifetime’ team that comprised of 4 State and 1 National representative players. Thanks must go to Mr Heath McKenzie who coached the boys throughout the four term competition and Mr Matt Walsh, who managed the team during the finals. Congratulations to the Saints boys for their efforts in making the State final, the entire Saints community is extremely proud of your achievements.

reginald – baCK to baCK house ChampionsReginald have gone back to back and taken out the 2016 House Champions Shield by a whopping 11 points. Reginald dominated all aspects of the competition, taking out sporting, cultural and arts awards across the course of the year. Upon receiving the shield, Captain Sam Ward, acknowledged all members of his team for their collective efforts and challenged his team to make it a three peat in 2017. The minor places of the competition were made up of Heavey, Phelan and Walter.

Finally, in drawing to a close, a big thank you must go to all the boys and staff who have contributed to the College’s Sporting Program in 2016. Your invaluable contributions have been greatly appreciated and as I sign off for the final time as the Head of Sport at St Augustine’s, I would like to wish you all the very best in the future.

Overall, the final points were; Reginald 27, Heavey 16, Phelan 15, and Walter 12.Mr Matt Walsh - Head of Sport

Joel Ashby (Walter House Captain) accepts the Wooden Spoon trophy from

Br Darren.

Sam Ward (Reginald House Captain)accepts the winning trophy from

Br Darren.