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NEWSLETTER

261 - 283 Reedy Creek Road, Burleigh Waters Queensland 4220

Phone 07 5586 1000 Fax 07 5576 2511 Website www.marymount.qld.edu.au Email info@marymount.qld.edu.au

DEUS MEUS ET OMNIA TERM 3 WEEK 07

Friday 31 August 2018CALENDAR DATESTuesday 4 SeptemberYear 12 QCS Day 1Wednesday 5 SeptemberYear 12 QCS Day 2Thursday 6 SeptemberYear 9 TAFE visitFriday 7 SeptemberMarymount DaySaturday 8 September3:30pm-7:00pm College Reunion 1978, 1988, 1998 & 2008Sunday 9 September10:00am Dance Extension AuditionsTuesday 11 - 21 SeptemberYear 12 Exam BlockTuesday 11 SeptemberRegional Track & FieldP & F Meeting 6.00pmFriday 14 September Year 8 STAC CupMonday 17 - 21 SeptemberYear 11 Exam BlockMonday 17 - 21 SeptemberYr 9 & 10 In Class ExamsFriday 21 SeptemberLast Day of TermMonday 8 OctoberFirst Day of Term 4Tuesday 9 OctoberCollege ToursP & F Meeting 6.00pmFriday 12 OctoberYear 11 RYDA DayMonday 15 OctoberYear 8 Drama ExcursionWednesday 17 OctoberYear 7 2019 Information EveningFriday 19 OctoberYear 11 Chemistry Excursion (Gold Coast 600)Year 7 STAC CupMonday 22 OctoberModeration CTJ Day (Student Free Day)Year 11 Marine Studies camp (South Stradbroke Island)Tuesday 23 October1:00pm-7:00pmYear 7 2020 Enrolment InterviewsYear 12 Aquatic Boating CampThursday 25 OctoberYear 7 Immunisations #2

Thanks to all for a Fabulous Art Show

On many levels it was one of the best. Record entries. Exceptional Gallery layout and display. Big display boards making for the best ever display of students’ work. Great attendance, with most ’winning’ artists ever, present to receive their award when they were announced. Excellent entertainment, bar service and catering at the Gala Opening. Record visitor numbers over the weekend, particularly on Sunday.

Our appreciation to all in the Combined Marymount community for getting behind the Art Show Committee parents and Ms Jenny Isaacs and Ms Nicole Modini, the Committee’s focused, hard-working leaders. Our appreciation to the Feature Artists, Nic Ploughman and Caroline V Watson, local artists for their entries, student artists for their work and John Maitland for judging the Art Show.

There are many others to thank. Mrs Karen Harrison was both a hard-working committee parent and a key staff member throughout. Mr Paul Brooks and his ground staff team established the Doyle Centre setting, responded to requests throughout and packed up the Centre at the end. Mr Stephen O’Keefe, as Coordinator of Visual Arts and champion of the Art Show, worked closely with the committee, his Visual Art faculty and Ms Deb Cronin to assist with setting the Art Gallery. Mr Aaron Turner, Mr Jeremy Watt and the Year 12 Construction class worked with expertise and efficiency to hang the art.

On Gala Night, Mr David Grant, Coordinator of Hospitality & Home Economics, and the Year 12 Hospitality class took full responsibility for all catering, providing wonderful service fto the patrons. Wilko and Streety provided the music and Mr Aaron Turner and his team of College staff provided the bar service. Year 12 Art students were Art Ambassadors, providing valuable support as sales staff.

The Art Show ids genuinely a community event for local artists, for art lovers and for the two schools. Without major financial support the Art Show would not be viable. We also thank those who contributed, particularly the Art Show Major Sponsors:• Bank of Queensland Palm Beach (Gold Sponsor)• Prompt Electrical (Ruby Sponsor)• A Curtain and Blinds (Sapphire)• Gold Coast Orthodontists (Sapphire)• Currumbin Valley Bus & Coach (Sapphire)• The Jenkins Family (Emerald)• Koala Coaches (Emerald)• Triple M Truck Bodies (Emerald)Very much appreciated ‘in kind’ and smaller cash donations were also received from: Element, RVCA, Fat Chicken, Amborella Foods, Michells Cap Co, Arakan Martial Arts, Beaytique at Burleigh, North Burleigh Surf Club, Summer Elizabeth, Rack Life, HOTA, The Britton Family, Rodan Fields, Har Elements, Omeros Bros Seafood Restaurant, Car Line Automotive & Exhaust, Travel Associates Burleigh.

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WHOLE SCHOOL NEWS2018 Newsletter #28

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CONTENTS PRINCIPAL

Student Withdrawal

If a family makes a decision to withdraw a student from the College, one full term’s notice is requested in writing to the Principal of the College. If the requested notice is not given, up to one full term fees and levies may be charged in lieu of notice. Your financial commitment is an important part of the life of the College and we thank you for your support and involvement.

Opportunities for Students

Lifelong, life-giving learning is our vision. Each lesson our teachers provide variety, challenge and support across, approximately fifty classes, as students complete core and elective coursework. Every day there are variations to programs, with excursion, incursions and guest speakers. Some weeks they’re off to the theatre at QPAC and some weekends to competitions such as OPTI-Minds. There are also, in-school programs such as Business Week and Ecoman; camps and trips for subjects such as Art, Business, Biology and Agricultural Science. On just Wednesday this week staff met Year 9 students’ STAC Cup challenge of a lunch time Netball game; others were at a Chess Tournament and other students were ‘writing a book in a day'. Earlier this term the Year 11s had their retreat, and Marymount Day is coming up. Other opportunities abound in drama, dance, music and sport every week.

While Lifelong, life-giving learning also exists in the formal curriculum. While the formal curriculum is subject to external assessment, such as NAPLAN and the QCS Test, and involves formal school reports, it also involves relationships, creativity, character, social awareness and personal growth and development. Our staff, teachers, office staff, teacher aides and support staff in the library, IT and in the grounds all support this hidden curriculum. That they do it so well it is often taken for granted. I thank the staff for their commitment. I know it is also there in their patience with those students who should be on time, better organised and harder working than they are. The respect for students is reflected in many ways. Yet, it is most evident in this patience and ongoing hope that teachers have, each of those fifty lessons, that every student will respond.

Leadership Speeches

Today 35 Year 11 students spoke of their experience of Marymount and the opportunities they have had. We were privileged to be there. As they spoke to their peers, pastoral teachers and the College administration team, their quality shone through. Courageous, nervous, passionate; kind, thoughtful and decent; evidencing the response of their peers in Year 11 and across the school, to the many opportunities they have had. The students and staff have a wonderful challenge as we discern the College Leaders for 2019 from the outstanding candidates who spoke today.

OPTI-Minds

Two senior teams participated in the Gold Coast Opti-MINDS Challenge last weekend. Congratulations to the Year 11 team, who won, and the Year 10 team who received honours on the day. The Year 11 Team won through to the State Finals early next term. They will receive a

solid subsidy from the College and the P&F for costs, including accommodation and meals over three days for their appearance at the State Finals at UQ. Two years running, our students have progressed to the State Finals. A fine achievement for the students. Our appreciation to Ms Lauren Mitchell and Mrs Annette McMahon for their ongoing support to students and the OPTI-Minds Competition. It is about integrated, lateral thinking and problem solving; excellent communication within a team, and as a team for an audience; and performance under the pressure of time and competition. We won’t be surprised if our Year 10 Team makes it a threepeat in 2019!

QCS Test 4 & 5 September

We wish all our senior students well as they sit the four papers of the Queensland Score Skills Test, Tuesday and Wednesday next week. We thank Mr Ward and senior teachers for their preparation of the students. The students have applied themselves well in their classwork throughout the past two years and have been focused throughout each of the practice sessions and preparatory lessons of a Thursday afternoon.

The results of the QCS Tests are used to ‘scale’ students’ Subject Achievement Indicator (SAI) scores achieved at the end of year 12. The rescaled SAIs are then used to determine their OP score. Consequently, we ask families and students to give priority to ensuring the students are well rested and ready to achieve a personal best on each of the four papers. The average result, of all the students for all the QCS Papers, is what matters most; so on the day, while individuals will excel, others will perform at ‘par’ and one or two may stress, as long as their combined efforts reflect their capacity as a group, their individual OPs will do the same. Of course, for each individual, this requires them to perform at their best in each of their best five Authority Subjects between now and the end of Year 12.

The QCS Test is necessary to ensure the OP system is a fair system. It is a good system. Each of my children went through it. I don’t hesitate to endorse it. The new Senior Assessment System will be different, yet it will have similarities. It will possibly be more stressful, placing more direct accountability on students for their work. It will still result in a score (ATAR) that ranks students for tertiary selection. I encourage seniors to make the current system work for them by doing their best for each other on Tuesday and Wednesday next week.

Chris NoonanPrincipal

Whole School News 2Marymount Day 3Vinnies School Sleepout 3Religious Life of The College

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Youth Prayer 4Heads Of Year 11 Update 4Science 5Year 7 Excursion 5Science 6Music 7Instrumental Lessons 7Rehearsal Times 7Library 9Makerspace 9Drama News 10Requests For Absence 11Careers Centre 11Sport 12Newsletter Supporters 15

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RELIGIOUS LIFE OF THE COLLEGE

VINNIES SCHOOL SLEEPOUT

Last Friday night Mrs Maitland, Edwin, myself and other willing students congregated in the Doyle Centre.

We wanted to take part in a controlled experience of sleeping rough. Our aim was to not only raise money for the St Vincent De Paul Society, but to learn more about homelessness in Australia.

We were lucky enough to meet two volunteers from the St Vincent De Paul Society. They explained the numerous levels of homelessness, played several games which simulated the cost of living and how someone living day-to-day would budget. After each activity we had group discussions so that we could get a full understanding of what it is like to be homeless and how people can be invisibly homeless. This opened our eyes and made us truly realise how lucky we are.

My favourite part of the night was when we played a card game. When we had finished we sat down and talked about how we hadn’t chosen our cards and that people don’t pick the cards they are dealt in life.

Although we were inside the Doyle Centre with sleeping bags we still got an idea of the struggle that so many people in our community face. I’m thankful for the cards I’ve been dealt and enjoyed this insightful experience.

Nikita BazzanaYear 11 Student

Vinnie’s Sleep Out gives students a glimpse into the harsh realities homeless people experience on a daily basis.

Each and every night 105,000 Australians sleep rough. This startling figure, in itself, is eye-opening. More than half of them are women and a quarter under the age of 18. To think that this many people are living outside on cold June nights or in overcrowded and poorly cared for housing is unacceptable. Something must be done. It just has to be.

Imagine waking up of a morning, knowing that tonight, and tomorrow night and every night following, you will be sleeping on the street for another chilly night. This, sadly, is a reality for 105,000 people. 105,000 people too many.

Through participating in the Sleep Out, students gain an understanding of the hardships and feeling of frailty in the world that homeless Australians never chose to experience. As student Mia Kelly put it, “It was a heartfelt experience, allowing attendees to learn what it is truly like to be homeless.”

Jackson LakeYear 11 Insider and participant

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PARISH MASS TIMES

Food Donations

Our collection of food items for distribution by the St Vincent de Paul Chapter will finish on Thursday. All PC groups are encouraged to contribute to their class basket. All food donations graciously received.

Top 6 requests (in every food hamper)• Canned soup 425g/495g• Canned spaghetti 420g• Canned baked beans

425g• Corn kernels 420g• Canned meals 410-425g

(like stews with veg)• Canned peas 420g• Others• Canned baby potatoes

410g• Canned baby carrots

410g• Canned tuna 185-425g• Sugar 1kg• Rice 1kg• Weet bix 375g-1.12kg• Sweet & cracker biscuits• Tea bags• Noodles• Jelly packet• Longlife milk 1L• Poppers• Diced tomatoes 400g• Beetroot 425-450g• Tinned fruit 825g• Dry pasta• Vegemite 150g• Jam 460g• Pasta sauce 500g

MARYMOUNT DAY

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SENIOR SECONDARY NEWS

YOUTH PRAYER

Come Holy Spirit of this Great Southland

Inspire our entire faith community,

As we prayerfully discern new horizons for spreading joy in the lives and communities of

the People of God. Come Holy Spirit of Youth

Fill the hearts of young people with the hope and love of Jesus Christ. Enliven our community

with the creativity, energy and joy of youth. Guide us

together, as we strive to offer God’s mercy to those who feel

abandoned or outcast. Come Holy Spirit of Faith

Empower our community to be courageous.

Unite your people as witnesses of love.

Walk with us, as we blaze new trails of discipleship,

Accompanying young people as we renew the Church together.

Come Holy Spirit of Vocation Stir within young people an

awareness of God’s call. Reveal to us the graces of young

people.Guide us all, in finding our

place and raising our voices To build a civilisation of love.

Amen Our Lady of the Southern

Cross, Help of Christians, pray for us. St Mary of the Cross

MacKillop, friend of the young, pray for us.

This term, Year 11 students continue to have the opportunity to attend Rosies Street Outreach, a wonderful chance for volunteers to share a chat, a warm drink or a snack with less fortunate people in a safe environment. Students who are Rosies volunteers live the Gospel messages taught at school around loving your neighbour and recognising dignity in people.

St Vincent de Paul Collection

Year 11 have also been invited to donate either money or food items for the less fortunate on our doorstep. The goal is to fill several baskets per PC Class. Caring for the homeless and the poor is everyone’s responsibility. Pope Francis spoke passionately about this when he stated: “True charity requires courage: let us overcome the fear of getting our hands dirty so as to help those in need.”

The grade has been challenged to be co-responsible. It is a win-win situation. We contribute according to our circumstances and we receive according to our need. We all give and we all receive.

Goal Setting

At the beginning of this term Year 11 were asked to check their goals and plans for their own learning. To improve learning, teachers challenge their students to consider questions like:

• What did you learn about?• What did you find easy?• What did you find difficult?• What would you change to improve?• What did you do when you found something

was confusing or difficult?How do you know when you are going well?

We asked Year 11 to evaluate their reports so as to have a solid understanding of where they are now and where they can go next. Feedback plays an important role in this process. By taking on board comments from teachers, parents and mentors,

Year 11 can assess their own performance and make new goals for their next learning. Setting a goal or using strategies to improve results is a good place to begin. Some examples are:

• Attend tutorials run by teachers• Ask more questions in class• Sit away from friends because they may

distract• Complete homework each and every time• Revise on the weekend, work with peersReminders

Year 11 are reminded of the importance of the little things required of them as Senior students, about to embark on the leadership process. This includes basic requirements such as adhering to the uniform code, following teacher directions, leaving phones in their lockers and being on time. We encourage Year 11 to be the best version of themselves possible, and to respect the needs and wellbeing of others in all that they do.

Student Leaders 2019

Last week applications for College Leadership were due and each successful applicant has now spoken in front of their peers. Voting is taking place and the Marymount College Leadership Team for 2019 will be announced on Marymount Day. Eight capable leaders will be shortlisted for College Captain and Vice-Captain, delivering their speech to the student body early Term 4. The applicants were reminded that we are inspired more through authenticity and humility than by dazzling skills and tricks. Jesus said little about leadership, he simply modelled it by serving others. We are blessed to have a high calibre group of Year 11 students who have nominated to be leaders of Marymount in 2019. We wish them well.

Cathy Cooper and Nigel WardHeads of Year 11

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SCIENCE

YEAR 7 PLANETARIUM AND BOTANICAL GARDENS EXCURSION

The Planetarium’s Sky Dome was very relaxing, and the instructor explained to us about tides, orbits, day and night, seasons and much more.

It was very interesting, and everything was explained well so we could all understand it. Trying to find answers in the Tunnel was fun as you had to find which section the answer might be in. This boosted teamwork and co-operation, as many worked in groups and each individual helped towards a few answers.

In conclusion, the Planetarium was a lot of fun and I would recommend a visit to those of all ages for an incredible introduction to space.

Mikayla HopkinsYear 7 Insider

The excursion to Brisbane provided us with useful knowledge and experience that will be advantageous to us in the concepts we are learning and studying in Science.

The most enjoyable aspect for me was viewing the show within the significantly-sized Sky Dome. The subject of space and astronomy was investigated during the show in an innovative and interactive way.

Year 7s were all enthusiastic and I thoroughly enjoyed and appreciated the excursion.

Porsha Cush Year 7 Insider

The Planetarium and Botanical Gardens excursion was great!

In the Planetarium we looked at lots of different satellite and space shuttle modules which I found very interesting.

We went inside the Sky Dome which is a circular cinema with tilted-back chairs so that when you sit down you are looking up. Then a projector played different stars and moon phases on the ceiling which was very interesting.

It was a great day and I encourage future students to take in everything that you see there and enjoy yourself.

Tom IsaacsYear 7 Insider

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SCIENCE

YEAR 7 PLANETARIUM AND BOTANICAL GARDENS EXCURSION

The highlight of the day for me was the Sky Dome.

The sky dome had a semi-spherical roof upon which images were projected to create an immersive experience of space. This was an educational tool used to teach people about facts such as how tides work, moon phases happen and how seasons occur.

The Botanical Gardens were also very enjoyable. There were many types of plants in different environments. During our tour of the Gardens, our Science teachers explained the significance of the plants, making the experience more fascinating. Overall, the excursion was very educational and entertaining for all students in Year 7.

William NguyenYear 7 Insider

What really made me excited was the Botanical Gardens.

There were many types of plants including cactus. We went inside a greenhouse where there were lots of tropical trees and plants. Meanwhile, the centre of the greenhouse is an aquarium with little fishes swimming around!

I really enjoyed the excursion, looking up into the Sky Dome, walking around, examining all the types of plants and going in a greenhouse!

Jappy TantengcoYear 7 Insider

Our class discovered the Botanical Gardens first. There were tropical plants, including succulents, that were arranged into different areas. In the tropical area there was a diverse range of plants, for example: the red lipstick palm tree, radiator plants and laceleaf. In the succulent area there were cactuses, crassula and bromeliads.

Hayley GoldsworthyYear 7 Insider

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MUSIC NEWS

SALESIAN COLLEGE MUSIC DEPARTMENT VISITINSTRUMENTAL LESSONS

“Music begins where the possibilities of language end.”- Jean Sibelius

String EnsembleMonday 12:30pm-1:10pmGlee ClubMonday 12:30pm-1:10pmPrimary Concert BandTuesday 7:15am-8:15amCollege Concert BandTuesday 7:15am-8:15amDrum LineTuesday 12:30pm-1:10pmJazz EnsembleThursday 7:15am-8:15amRock BandsAssorted times before/after school Tuesday/Wednesday/FridayVocal EnsembleThursday 7:30am-8:15am

REHEARSAL TIMES

Instrumental lessons are available to all students of the College and the Primary School, and students are welcome to begin learning an instrument at any point throughout the year. Information about instruments on offer at the College is available on the College website in the Tuition Application

If you have further queries, please contact Mr Paul Faughey at pfaughey@marymount.qld.edu.au

Paul FaugheyMusic and Instrumental Music Coordinator

MUSIC

Music students from Salesian College in Melbourne’s suburb of Chadwick conducted a week long tour of South-East Queensland which included performances at the Queensland Colleges Music Fest and Dreamworld, as well as meeting Music Departments from St Paul’s College in Bald Hills, and Marymount College in Burleigh.

The Head of Performing Arts from Salesian, Mrs Maryanne Xuereb and Marymount’s Music Coordinator, Mr Faughey had been in constant email exchange for all of 2018, as they slowly worked towards creating a day of fun music making for students of both schools.

While the pressure of performing in the QCMF took the majority of the depts’ attentions, the day of Salesian and Marymount rehearsal quickly loomed. Marymount students welcomed the boys’ arrival by bus and ushered them toward the J-Block Music rooms, where the remaining Marymount Music students eagerly awaited.

Once all 30 Salesian boys were settled in J106 with our students, we began with a quick welcome and sorting students into the group that they would most benefit from for the day. The Salesian Concert Band and Stage Band filled the room with half of the Marymount students joining them, and the Colleges’ funk bands occupied Ms Young’s room in J205. The day’s music culminated in a P&F courtyard performance, where the College community enjoyed the combined College’s Funk Band.

Highlights of the day were many. Firstly, Marymount students who are typically used to playing their instrument in a relatively small section, were able to meet other musicians who play the same

instrument as them. Within a Concert or Stage Band setting, instrument comradery is massive, and is a musician’s tradition! I was thrilled to see our students bond with Salesian’s through the language of music. Music literally brought people together on this day. Complete strangers at the beginning of the day were thrust into a room and sat down to rehearse music, and came out as friends, and more enriched people by the end of it.

Marymount College strives to offer authentic and a diverse array of musical opportunities for its students. Be sure to see more performances by performers – solo and group – the M-Fest Part 2 in Term 4, Week 2.

“Everybody left the day with an enhanced understanding of ensemble music, more friends – and more Instagram followers.” Chloe Behrens, Year 12 Music Captain

Paul FaugheyMusic and Instrumental Music Coordinator

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MUSIC NEWS

Recently, Music students from Salesian College in Melbourne and Marymount came together to practise and perform a variety of songs.

The school funk band mixed with a variety of musicians from Salesian, including vocalists, trumpeters, saxophonists, trombonists and guitarists. After setting up, the two groups each exchanged music and began to Jam! Being surrounded by like-minded musicians was so exhilarating, it was especially enjoyable watching the group turn a song that the majority of the group had never seen into music. At lunch time after 4 periods of practice, the group performed 5 songs for the school at lunchtime which everybody loved. Overall the day was an outstanding success, there is nothing more gratifying than playing with other keen musicians.

Harrison DeanYear 10 Insider

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LIBRARY

MAKERSPACE

Following on from the success of the Lego Wall, the new Library Makerspace became a hive of activity when the Japanese students helped our students make some origami two weeks ago. We carried on the theme the next lunchtime and had some happy customers improving their fine motor skills and creating some wonderful pieces.

Last week a willing crew of students continued on with the papercraft idea in learning how to make some interesting Fathers’ Day cards. On Monday, flowing into Tuesday, a tableful of young students made Harry Potter themed cards - Chapters 15 and 16 of a shredded ‘Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix’ made up the background, with a cut-out placed over. More students’ first attempts at Pop-up cards happened on Tuesday and Wednesday, with some great results! Realising that accuracy is important in construction was an important lesson.

This week’s students signed up for some special electrical-circuited, Star Wars, lightsaber-ed Fathers’ Day cards. Whilst dexterity is important, so is accuracy and patience. Iteration to sort out the problem was ‘on the cards’ for some students – as well as Library staff! Copper conductive tape is tricky to use, but we should have some delighted fathers on Sunday!

The Makerspace movement is basically about learning through problem-solving and repeated effort for the best result. It’s where children can learn to use materials and develop creative projects of their own. At this beginning stage, our Library Makerspace is teacher-led; students follow, with guidance. Eventually, we will see students creating their own projects with all sorts of materials.

Future Library Makerspace activities include paddlepop towers, straw shapes, deconstruction, knitting and jewellery making – things that can safely happen in the Library. We look forward to seeing our excited students create and make some exciting things!

Janet Cartlidge Teacher Librarian

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DRAMA NEWS

GOLD COAST SECONDARY SCHOOLS' DRAMA FESTIVAL

Congratulations to all students who competed in the Gold Coast Secondary Schools’ Drama Festival over the last three weeks. This is a festival where over30 Gold Coast schools rehearse polish and perform a one act play in a friendly competition.

Our Junior play (Year 7 & 8) performed Boss of the Pool and was directed by two Senior Drama students, Flynn Anderson and Georgia Krueger. The students involved were Maya Hogan, Cooper Swain, Charlie Guest, Mimi Domanski, Hannah Yates, Madaleine Garret, Brianne Mariana, Milla Fergusan, Charlie Ackerman, Gabby Pegler, Michael Browne, Ben Edwards, Kiana Logan, Lola Buckly and Charlotte Sly. This was a challenging piece, especially for lead Maya Hogan. Special congratulations to Cooper Swain who was awarded a Highly Commended certificate on the night and then was given an Outstanding Actor’s Trophy for their division.

Our Intermediate play (Year 9 & 10) performed A Memory of Lizzie and was directed by Miss Susannah Treacy. The students involved were Sophie Roiter, Brylea Bartsch, Thomas Browne, Emily Edwards, Willow Howe, Mia Gilbert, Lucy Fisher, Jamey Reihana, Seamus Harrison, Jennaye McLintock, Matisse Duncan, Hannah Stewart-Grundy, Charli Russell, James Behrens, Mia Forbes, Sami Ticehurst, Laura Meyers and Jessica Loring. Congratulations to Sophie Roiter, Thomas Browne, Willow Howe, and Jamey Reihana who received Highly Commended Certificates on the night and special congratulations to Sophie Roiter who received an Outstanding Actor’s trophy for their entire division.

Our Senior play (Year 11 & 12) performed Macbeth and was directed by Mrs Tamara Sharpe and Mrs Mallory Lowe. This was a challenging piece and the students involved were Ashleigh Hart, Flynn Anderson, Nikita Bazzana, Lucas Cameron, Brynn Larkin, Sam Munro, Liam Howe, Declan Patterson, Riley Watt, Caring Serong, Georgia Krueger, Aimee Brew, Maggie Reynolds, Matthew Birgan, Kailah Harvey, Lic Williams, Angela Williams, Trinity Flynn, Claudia Moss, Molly Koschel, Lauren Fitzpatrick, Amy Thompson, Jasmine Wedelstedt, Eliza Rohanna and Chloe Evans. Congratulations goes to Ashleigh Hart, Flynn Anderson, Bryn Larkin, Liam Howe, Sam Munro and Kailah Harvey who were awarded Highly Commended certificates on the night. Special congratulations to Flynn Anderson who was awarded an Outstanding Actor’s Trophy for the division, as well as to the entire cast as they were awarded he Runner’s Up Trophy.

Congratulations to all! A reminder that we will be showcasing all three plays at Marymount on Friday 7 September. The night is free and commences at 630pm. Hope to see you there!

Melanie HoweDrama Coordinator

At Marymount College we are fortunate to have an outstanding Drama Department and students have the opportunity to participate in the Gold Coast Secondary Schools Drama Festival.

This is the forty-sixth year of the Festival. Its aim is to bring students from all over our city to share their passion for performing quality drama and comedy in the spirit of friendly competition. This year there were nine Independent, eight State and three Catholic schools participating.

Each year three plays from Marymount are entered into the festival: a Junior (Year 7 & 8), Intermediate (Year 9 & 10) and a Senior (Year 11 & 12) play. I played the role of Ben in the Junior play Boss of the Pool. The play is about a girl named Shelly who is a champion swimmer and is embarrassed by her mother’s beginning a new job at a children’s hostel. Ben lives at the hostel and is afraid of the pool, but he persists in hanging around Shelly and the edge of the pool. Boss of the Pool really captivates the audience while reminding us that everyone we meet can teach us something. The play was directed by Year 12 students Georgia Krueger and Flynn Anderson.

Although the Juniors did not manage to place, I received and Outstanding Actor Award which is given, by the adjudicator, to any six outstanding actors from any of the plays in that division. Sophie Roiter from the Intermediate play A Memory of Lizzie and Flynn Anderson from the Senior play Macbeth: Blood will have blood also received an Outstanding Actor Award in their divisions. The Senior play also achieved Runners Up.

Drama Fest is a really enjoyable experience that improves self-confidence, acting ability and is a great way to connect and create new friends.

Cooper Swain Year 8 participant

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CAREERS CENTRE

YEAR 12 FREE ONE-ON-ONE CAREER COACHING

A reminder that on Tuesday 5 September and Wednesday 6 September, two professional Career Coaches will be available to provide FREE one-on-one Career Coaching Sessions to our Marymount Senior Students who are not sitting the QCS Tests.

Also remember that parents are most welcome to attend these 20 minute sessions with their son/daughter. The purpose of the individualised interviews is for the Coach to profile each student, discuss their interests/plans for the future and suggest possible pathways post 2018. This is an excellent opportunity which should be taken up by ALL non-QCS students – who are required to be at school regardless of the QCS testing being undertaken by other students. Follow up interviews can also be organised.

QTAC (QUEENSLAND TERTIARY ADMISSIONS CENTRE) APPLICATION ADVICE

Year 12 students recently received their QTAC Guides and those students planning on further education, should now be looking into courses and institutions options and finalising preferences. This process can be complicated and students/parents are very welcome to contact the Careers Centre or visit the office Monday-Friday (8.00am-4.00pm) for one-on-one assistance.

HAIRDRESSING SCHOOL BASED TRAINEESHIP

Hair Elements in Palm Beach would like to offer a Marymount College student an opportunity to apply for a Hairdressing School Based Traineeship position (Certificate II Hairdressing). The role involves attending the workplace on Thursday (4.00pm – 9.00pm), and Saturday (9.00am – 4.00pm), with additional hours available during school holidays. Good communication skills and a great attitude are a must. The business is located in Palm Beach, corner 8th Ave and Cypress Terrace. To apply and for further details contact Amanda on 0414527327 or drop into the salon with your resume.

SOUTHERN CROSS UNIVERSITY – STAR EARLY OFFER PROGRAM

Time is ticking away. Year 12 students must submit their applications for the STAR Early Offer Program by Friday 14 September 2018. That means there is only 3 weeks left. For further details, email studentrecruitment@scu.edu.au.

MEDVIEW – A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A DOCTOR

Competition for medical school admission at Australian universities is fierce. So how do you show you’re a cut above your peers? Designed for high-school students interested in medicine, the Medicine Experience Day is a unique opportunity to learn valuable medical and surgical skills, speak one-on-one with doctors and medical students, and put yourself on a path to a successful career as a doctor:

DATE: Saturday 29 September 2018 (8.30am – 4.00pm)VENUE: The University of Queensland – St Lucia (Rooms TBC)REGISTER:bit.ly/MedBrisbane or contact info@medvieweducation.co.nz

REQUESTS FOR ABSENCE

Requests for extended student absence must be made by a parent, in writing, two weeks in advance to the Principal.Please advise:• Student Name• Year Level• Dates requested• Number of school days to be

missed• Reason for Extended LeaveYour request can be emailed to info@marymount.qld.edu.au

Delivered to the College Reception, or posted:Attention: Mr Chris NoonanMarymount CollegePO Box 2144 Burleigh BCQLD 4220

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STUDENT SPORTING RESULTS

Oceanic District Track & Field Champioships

Last Thursday and Friday we had over 100 students travel up the M1 to the Griffith University Athletics Track to compete against all the other schools in our district for the chance to compete at the South Coast Regional Championships. Of those who competed we had 33 students finish in the top 4 and qualify for the South Coast Championships on the 11 & 12 September.

Along with their qualifications, the following students were awarded Best Performance Awards for their outstanding performance in one or more of their events:

15yr Girls – Track – Ellie Beer for the 400m17yr Boys – Field – Xavier Coates for the Triple Jump18/19yr Girls – Field – Tia Gustad for the Shot PutOverall Best Performance of the carnival went to Ellie Beer for her performances on the track where she won the 100, 200 & 400m all in Championship Record times as well as running National Qualifying times in them all. Well Done Ellie!!

Good luck to all those competing at the South Coast Regional Championships in September.

Alumni News

Well done to former student Paije Hockings (graduated 2016) who was selected in the Australian Girls Under 20 Touch Football side to compete in the Youth Touch World Cup in Kuala Lumpur. Paije and her teammates went undefeated throughout the four-day tournament to win the Grand Final against New Zealand 13-1. Congratulations Paije!

Trent BalymSports Coordinator

Any student who achieves outstanding results in any sporting field and wants to be acknowledged in the newsletter and considered for our end of year major sporting awards needs to make sure they let Mr Balym know about the results. This information can be emailed directly to Mr Balym: tbalym@marymount.qld.edu.au

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