Vol. 47 No. 8 6th June 2013

Continue the DreamA highlight on the calendar of every Marist School is the Feast of Marcellin Champagnat, June 6th. Marcellin, founder of the Marist Brothers dreamt of providing schools to young people, initially in the poorer rural areas of 19th Century France. The schools were to teach young people to “be good Christians and good citizens”. For Marcellin, the dream became his lifelong vocation and he worked tirelessly to make it a reality.Central to celebrating the Feast of Marcellin Champagnat is our Champagnat Mass. On Thursday the College celebrated the Mass in its usual fine fashion with enthusiastic singing and solemnity. The Feast provides an opportunity to acknowledge the great and generous contribution of members of staff who have faithfully served in Marist schools for a period of time and in doing so they continue the dream of Marcellin.

This year the following Marist service milestones were celebrated:

10 years: Mr Ian Coleman, Mr Luke Currie, Sr Cheryl McEwan, Mr Shane McMenamin, Mr Mike Park

25 years: Mr Neil Gregory and Mrs Lesley Willis

30 years: Mr Andrew Dorahy and Mr Stan Johnson

St Augustine's College is also very fortunate to have the wonderful ongoing commitment and life witness of our Marist Brothers who bring a dimension to the College that only they can provide and remain the most tangible connection with Marcellin’s dream.

During his homily Fr Laurie Timms, our College Chaplain, exhorted the boys to be like Marcellin in discovering their life’s dream and committing to it.

College Captain Matt Hancock presents an overview of the life of

St Marcellin Champagnat

Special Achievements - Page 2Acting Principal- Page 3Champagnat Awards - Page 4 Year 10 - Page 5 Mission Dept - Page 6 Growing Good Men - Page 7Arts Department - Page 8 Public Speaking - Page 9Indigenous Studies - Page 10 Senior Pathways - Page 11Boarding News - Page 13Saints at the Show - Page 14Saints Sport - Pages 15 & 16

In this Issue

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Special achievementSSPECIAL ACHIEVEMENTS

Congratulations to all these boys on their Special Achievements. Well done!

Please direct special achievements to Br Joa for both in and out of school activities for your son.

Wednesday 19th June - Term 2 concludes at 2.30pm after sport.

Monday 8th July - Parent/Teacher/Student Interviews from 1.00pm to 7.00pm are available for all year groups in Lennon Hall.

Boarders in Residence by 8.00pm.

Tuesday 9th July - Classes resume - Term 3.

Wednesday 17th July to Friday 19th July - Saints at the Show.

Thursday 18th July - Academic Awards Presentation for Semester 1 2013 - 9.50am in Lennon Hall.

Friday 19th July - Cairns Show Holiday.

Jack West, Jack Bowes and Daniel CharlesworthSelected in the Qld Country U15 AFL Team

Jack Bowes was also selected in the Qld State Team

Nathan Geno (Year 9) and Blake Huggett (Year 12)2013 St Marcellin Medallion Winners.

Adrian Wright-BrownYear 10

Selected in the Peninsula U15 Rugby

League Team.

Marcus EspositoYear 9

Silver Medal in the Regional Table Tennis

Championships.

Fraser CooperYear 10

Silver Medal in the Regional Table Tennis

Championships.

Fraser CottonYear 10

Selected in the Peninsula U15 Rugby

League Team.

Ben JosephYear 10

Selected in the Peninsula U15 Rugby

League Team.

Adam Haug (Left)Year 11

Silver in the Open Mens Sprint at the Coral Coast Triathlon.

Cahn Butler-ChannellYear 10

Gold in the Open Mens Sprint at the Coral

Coast Triathlon and 1st in the U19 Race and

3rd Overall in Yorkeys Knob Triathlon Croc

Series.

College Calendar

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Dear Members of the Saints Family,

“This school has a great culture of learning”.

Wow! What a powerful endorsement of the culture of St Augustine’s College made by a person who is not a member of the Saints family. These were the words of a relief teacher who we called in for a day last week. When I pressed him about how he came to that conclusion he stated that that was the impression formed from two maths lessons that he had just covered. One was a senior class and the other a junior class. He said the boys were very focused on the task at hand. He said that in the junior class there were a couple of boys who were slow to commence their work, however, when challenged they responded positively and then quickly settled into work.

Anyone who regularly reads the College newsletter could equally say that this school has a great culture of sport, the arts, service, Marist spirit or any number of aspects that make up life at St Augustine’s College.

In breaking the concept of culture down it can be simply stated as “the way we do the things we do”. In my early days at St Augustine’s College I witnessed an encounter that has stayed with me. During a football game one of our boys dropped the ball. He reacted by kicking the ball away. One of the more senior players simply turned to him and said, “mate that ain’t Saints”. In other words, that is not the way we do things around here. Enough said.

Culture is espoused in each act of the College. Our liturgies must be full of good symbolism, our assemblies must be well prepared, our grooming must be neat, our expectations must be upheld and when students do the wrong thing then consequences must follow. To drop the ball on actions outside of the classroom will inevitably erode the culture inside the classroom.

Culture is carried forth by words spoken, rituals observed, artefacts and events that are held as precious and achievements that are celebrated. However, in many respects culture is contagious and the carrier of it to each generation of Saints students is the staff of the College. We are fortunate at Saints to have a relatively stable staff and many members who have been with us for considerable years. The Saints culture is reflected in the Marist spirit of Lionel Williamson (34 years in Marist education) and Czek Kersevani (34 years in Marist education). It is displayed in the work ethic, humour and generosity of Charlie Hansen (35 years in Marist education). It is evident in the dedication of Stan Johnson (30 years in Marist education) and is found in Andrew Dorahy (30 years in Marist education) as he guides our senior cohorts with an equal balance of autocracy and affection. The roll call of Saints’ saints is a long one and not necessarily predicated on the number of years of service. The staff members embody the Saints culture and it therefore permeates all that we do. The students then glean through observation and instruction the way that a member of the Saints community conducts himself.

A schools culture is difficult to label and even harder to create. That is why it is so meaningful when a relative outsider states without solicitation that “this school has a great culture of learning”.

Sincerely,

Mr David Harris

From the Acting

Principal

Mr Czek Kersevani presenting Mr Neil Gregory and Mrs Lesley Willis with their 25 Year Marist Educaton Service Award

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Champagnat awards2013 CHAMPAGNAT AWARDS

The annual Champagnat Awards Assembly was held last week In Lennon Hall. Presentations were made to students who personify the special traits of our founder, Marcellin Champagnat. There were two categories of Awards presented last Thursday:

Champagnat awards

This Award is presented to one student in each Home Room (3 students in each Home Room in Year 12) who distinguish themselves in their living out one or more of the personal qualities that we honour in St Marcellin and have become the hallmarks of the Marist way, for example:• Simplicity: honesty, genuineness, transparency, down-to-

earth, lack of pretence or show• Persistence in the face of set-back; doggedness; reliability• Family Spirit: helping others feel at home, developing a sense

of belonging, personal warmth, hospitality• Humility: someone who does good things quietly, doesn’t

seek the glory; someone who doesn’t push himself onto others, or seek to impose his views without being attentive

• Love of work: sleeves-rolled-up approach to work; generosity; enthusiasm for the task at hand; selflessness

• Faith and personal witness to it• Sensitivity to people’s needs, especially those most in need• Optimism• Confidence, and an ability to inspire confidence in others• Marial spirit: openness to life and its challenges; sense of

faith, joy, and hope; a risk-taker; a community builder.Congratulations to the boys who were Champagnat Award recipients for 2013. Well done on receiving this prestigious award.

st marCellin medallion

Two Medallions are presented to one Senior student (Years 10-12) and a Junior student (Years 8-9). These presentations are made to students who have consistently and clearly given personal witness to at least several Marist values as St Marcellin lived them. This year’s St Marcellin Medallion winners were Nathan Geno (Year 9) and Blake Huggett (Year 12). (Photo located on page 2)Mr Brett ToombsDirector of Mission

Year 8: Matthew Cheesman, Robert Donnelly, Baiden Sager, Joel Atkins and Yusuke Fujii.

Year 9: Benjamin Hoffmann, Alessio Olcese, Tayshaun Mosby, Luke Angus and Harrison McPherson.

Year 10: Reuben Nutt, Salvatore Aceto, James Milaras, Lewis French and Haydon Fanning.

Year 11: Daniel McNae, Jordan Huggett, Sean Willmett, Henry McIntosh and Timothy Olle.

Year 12: Nathan Staples, Patrick Dwyer, John Hickey, Jack Ward, Jordan Bromley, Michael Logan, Michael Dillon, David Bitmanis, Matt Hancock, Joseph Llewelyn and Ben Harris. Absent: Seamus McManus

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Year 10 Newspreparing for the ‘future’

The major focus of Year 10 pastoral care lessons so far this year has been “Careers”. The students are working through a “Careers Booklet” developed by Mrs Hunt which will lead into the Senior Education and Training Plan and Subject Selection next term. A personality profile has been completed which links personal traits to certain careers. We were then treated to a presentation run by Mrs Sally Mlikota (CBC Staff Selection) concentrating on resumes, preparing for interviews, communication skills, body language and of course the downside of posting personal information on Facebook.

The latter has been reinforced by Mr Oliver Oldfield from the Queensland Police Service in his recent presentation on internet bullying, internet grooming, receiving/sending photographic material and posting personal information via the web.

We now move into the preparation phase for the Year 10 camp at “Karma Waters Station” on the Mitchell River. The students will move through four individual sessions in upcoming pastoral care lessons which outline the details and objectives of the camp. These sessions are of 30 minutes in duration and cover the following topics - Safety, Navigation, Equipment and “Bushcraft” Skills. The boys are strongly advised to start preparing themselves well before the camp which is in Week 5 of Term 3 to avoid last minute organizational problems.

Many thanks to Mrs Sally Mlikota and Mr Oliver Oldfield for their time and generosity with their respective presentations.

Mr Neil GregoryYear 10 Co-ordinator

Champagnat mass

Jason Nguyen and Andrew Inderbitzin, Year 10 SRC Representatives, address the Homerooms about upcoming events.

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Mission DepartMent

papua new guinea immersion trip

The College is offering six students in Years 11 & 12 the opportunity to participate in an immersion experience in Papua New Guinea. The immersion will be run over the September holidays and offers the students a unique and wonderful opportunity to gain a new perspective on the world and how life is lived in communities that are far removed from the student’s everyday experience. This trip has been an integral part of the Saints Mission program since 2010 and we look forward to visiting the Wewak communities again in 2013.

If parents or students would like to receive more information about this trip, I would ask that they contact me at the College or by e-mail at btoombs@sac.qld.edu.au. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank the Parents and Friends Association of Saints for their continued and generous support of this Immersion Program that the College offers. By assisting with financial sponsorship, it allows the trip to be an affordable experience.

Mr Brett ToombsDirector of Mission

The 2012 Immersion Group - David Munro, Michael O’Sullivan, Cameron McCormack, Matt Hancock,

David Bitmanis, Ben Harris and Troy Kasper

salvation army: red shield door KnoCK appeal

On Sunday 26th May, thirty-five St Augustine’s students were accompanied by Saints staff, including Mr Chapman, Mr Coleman, Br John Curry, Mr McCarthy and Mr Tierney to the suburb of Brinsmead to take part in the annual Red Shield Door Knock Appeal. This fundraising event contributes greatly to the work that the Salvation Amy provides to local communities and the Saints community were only too happy to play a part in collecting donations for the Salvation Army. Thank you to all students and staff for their generosity and commitment demonstrated last weekend.

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GrowinG Good Men weekendGrowing Good Men - Seventeen must be a good number and if you double that, thirty-four is an even better number. That was the number of Fathers and Sons who attended St Augustine’s second ‘Growing Good Men’ weekend at Quinola Lakes on May 24 - 26.A description of activities, shown by the photos, does not do justice to the impact this weekend had on the dads and their sons. We leave it to the dads and sons who attended to tell us what the weekend meant for them.

“The direct catch up with my son on important issues facing all young men, such as drugs and sex. I also strongly valued the interaction with staff whom I have not had a chance to meet. I was suitably impressed by the care and commitment you all have for our children. I also enjoyed the interactions with other fathers – I was inspired by their relationships – we can all learn from each other.

I would strongly recommend this course to other fathers. The course provides an incredible conduit to father and son to bring focus to each other’s emotions and needs. The course will strengthen relationships as it gives father and son a focus and a designated time to discuss important issues that should not be left to chance.”

Mr Joseph Camuglia -(Innisfail)“I would like to take this opportunity to thank St Augustine’s for the invitation to the Growing Good Men weekend. Being a typical male I was initially hesitant regarding attendance. My wife made the suggestion and booking.The weekend took each father and son on a journey which at times got us out of our comfort zone, but provided a wealth of information. The presenters were very good and there is not much that I would change or offer as an alternative. I do not think that there was one father who left the weekend negatively. Give yourselves a pat on the back for the content and conduct of the weekend. Again, thanks.”

Mr Peter Devietti -(Cairns)

The sons too came away well pleased they attended. Some comments from the boys were:

• This weekend gave me and my father excellent tools to remain close.

• The weekend contained excellent messages.

• I enjoyed it all very much. It was very practical, hands on and useful.

• Inspirational!! Loved the Multimedia.

• Well done. I am glad I came. Enjoyed it all.

• Very Good ‘A’Finally, a very big thank you to Mr David Harris for organising the weekend and to all the staff who attended and worked to make it a success, Mr Brett Toombs, Mr Shane McMenamin, Mr Shawn Moote, Mr Neil Gregory, Mr Glenn McKenzie and Father Laurie. Well done.

Br Joa(Student Welfare and Promotion)

Christian Camuglia and his dad, Joseph.

Reuben Nutt with his dad Stephen

Final Blessing of the Dads

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Arts DepArtment

old boys reunion1993 Class reunion

On Saturday June 1st the Senior class from 1993 celebrated their 20 year reunion at the College. After a BBQ lunch the men inspected the College facilities and were very impressed at the improvements made over the years. They watched the senior video produced by Jesse Gay in the Br Aquin Theatre and the day culminated by the singing of the Sub Tuum in the College Chapel. Thanks must go to Dan Baird and John Grieves who worked tirelessly to put it all together. It was a fabulous roll up of over one hundred Old Boys. Festivities continued into the night at the Green Ant Cantina courtesy of another Old Boy, Troy Birmingham. It was heartening to see so many Old Boys become so successful in life largely due to the College’s contribution. A big thanks to teachers present and past: Czek Kersevani, Andrew Dorahy, Trevor and Lucy Auer, Lionel Williamson, Steve Brigden and Kevin Kearney for showing up and making their day.Mr Czek Kersevani

Music Extension Recital and Presentation: Congratulations to the members of the Year 12 Music Extension class for your performances and presentations in the McLaughlin Theatre on Tuesday. The standard of performance and level of creativity were a great credit to you all. Well done.

Strings Performances: Congratulations to the String Orchestra for your great performance at the St Monica’s Music Extension recital yesterday. The orchestra sounded great in the clear acoustics of St Monica’s Cathedral and the performance will serve as excellent performance practice for the upcoming Eisteddfod performance.

Strings at the Eisteddfod: The String Orchestra is playing at the Cairns Eisteddfod on Tuesday June 18 at 1.30pm. Students will travel to the Civic Theatre by bus leaving the College at 1pm and returning by 3pm. Students will need to wear their maroon performance uniform.

Date Claimers for Term 3: The following dates have been determined for music performances. Please mark them in your calendar:• Thursday July 18: Big Band at Cairns Jazz Club. 7pm• Tuesday July 30: Brass and Strings playing for National

Marist Conference Mass and dinner. 6pm.• Thursday August 1: All music ensembles concert

featuring well known artists John Morrison and Jackie Cooper. 7pm in Lennon Hall.

• Possible overnight music tour to Tablelands in Week 3 or 4 in Term 4.

• Possible excursions to the theatre: Wednesday July 17: Don Giovanni at the Cairns Civic Theatre

• September 9: Australian Chamber Orchestra 2 performance.

saints youth theatre

Saints Youth Theatre is a youth (Years 8 – 12) drama group that concentrates on acting activities. St Monica’s and St Augustine’s combine for this youth ensemble. Each week, students participate in a range of practical acting workshops which lead to an afternoon performance in Term 4. SYT will recommence on Wednesday afternoons from 3.30 – 5pm in the McLaughlin Theatre. New members are welcome. For more information please contact Mrs Narelle Hunt on 40529167 or email nhunt@sac.qld.edu.au.Year 11 Drama students from St Augustine’s and St Monica’s participated in a Wednesday afternoon Physical Theatre and Viewpoints workshop with the Brisbane based company Zen Zen Zo. Students were lead through an intensive acting workshop and learnt ways to express scripted text through movement and experimental use of space.

Year 12 Music Extension Class with Mr Malcolm Cole

Class of 1993

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heavey wins interhouse publiC speaKing trophy!As reported in the last newsletter the eighth running of the College’s Interhouse Public Speaking competition was a great success. But as the newsletter was published before the assembly the overall results were withheld.

In another fairly close result, Heavey narrowly defeated Phelan by a mere 6 points. This was the second time that Heavey has experienced success (first time was 2008). Unfortunately, it was the third time that Phelan has been runner-up.

Overall Points Tally: Heavey 110 Phelan 104 Reginald 94 Walter 88

Mr Chris WrightDirector of Gildas

Interhouse publIc speakIng

Heavey Public Speaking Team

Heavey Captain - Liam Duncan

“People often list public speaking just below "death" on their list of greatest fears. Yet only great men face their fears and

often become great speakers”

Recently a number of Saints lads competed in the annual Rostrum Voice of Youth competition which is open to secondary school students throughout Australia who meet the age criteria. This year Lachlan Doyle, Jaxon Majer, Eusebio Goncalves, Ryan O’Grady, Jared Sullivan, Luke Chapman, Zak Cao-Kelly, Jeremy Robertson and Christian Peters hotly contested the first round, preparing and delivering six to eight minute speeches on topics as diverse as `A Good Book’ and ‘The Games People Play.’ Hosted by St Monica’s College, the first round of heat results was impacted by an unusual decision on the part of Rostrum administrators to place all six Junior competitors from Saints in the same heat. Confused but not discouraged all boys spoke well, and their individual performances were a clear testament to the solid time and commitment that they had given to this important life skill. Zak Cao-Kelly won through the Junior heats, with Eusebio Goncalves named runner-up. In hotly contested separate heats, both Jared Sullivan and Public Speaking Captain Christian Peters acquitted themselves well, while Luke Chapman was awarded runner-up. Unexpectedly, unlike in previous years, the runners-up were disappointed to receive advice that they would only be required the following week in the event of a late withdrawal by a contestant. Consequently, Zak Cao-Kelly assumed the mantle of responsibility as the College’s sole representative at the Regional Final the following Saturday. On the weekend of the Regional final of 1st June Zak Cao-Kelly was primed, ready and pleased (but equally surprised) to be joined by Luke Chapman, who

received less than 24 hours notice, that he was to compete at the Regional Finals. Showing true Saints spirit, Luke rose to the nerve-wracking challenge, and both boys again delivered their prepared speeches, in addition to demonstrating their skills in the short notice speech section. The competition adjudicators considered the speeches of the six heat finalists on the impact on the intellect and emotions, and deliberated for quite some time, before declaring Zak Cao-Kelly the winner in the Junior Division, and Luke Chapman runner-up. Zak will now go on to compete at the State Finals to be held in Brisbane during the upcoming school holidays. I’m sure the students would also wish to acknowledge the valuable support and advice and encouragement they have received from their parents, in addition to Mr Wright and Brother Joa.I’m sure you all join with me in wishing Zak every success in his public speaking endeavours.

Ms Kate Darling, Head of English

ROSTRUM VOICE OF YOUTH ZaK’s suCCess at rostrum regional final

Ken and Karen Chapman, Luke Chapman, Zak Cao-Kelly, Petrina Cao-Kelly and Brent Kelly

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IndIgenous studIessydney aief report launCh

The Australian Indigenous Education Foundation, (AIEF), recently held their Annual Report Launch, Thursday 23rd May. This year the event was held at the Qantas Centre of Service Excellence in Sydney. This is Qantas’ new state training centre. Qantas is a major supporter of AIEF.

Attending from St Augustine’s was Mr Chris Chapman (Deputy Principal), Mr Josh Rheinberger (Boarding Supervisor and Tutor), together with two of our Year 8 AIEF Scholarship Students; Tyrell Adams from Kowanyama and Sele Thaiday from Thursday Island.

It was the first time the two students had been to Sydney. Both Tyrell and Sele were in awe at the sights and were inspired by seeing the other AIEF Scholarship students from all over Australia.

Over 100 Scholarship students and alumni from the AIEF program were present from across the country. AIEF corporate stakeholders thoroughly enjoyed mingling with and getting to know the students, AIEF Patron David Gonski AC and host Alan Joyce said very kind words about AIEF. Everyone was thoroughly impressed by the amazing speeches by AIEF alumni, Tyrone from St Joseph’s Nudgee College and Katelyn from Presbyterian Ladies’ College, Sydney. The St Augustine’s crew went road tripping in the evening to see the Harbour Bridge and Opera House and had a great time.

The Saints community would like to thank AIEF and Ms Claudia Cowell for their on-going support and guidance of our Indigenous students and Ms Alexandra Pitzing and her team for putting together the Annual Report Launch Day. It is greatly appreciated.

Mr Bryan Carswell, Miss Claudia Cowell and Miss Alexandra Pitzing

indigenous eduCation ConferenCe

Our Year 9 Students did a superb task of introducing the Distinguished Indigenous Guests, Professors, Academics, and Teachers who presented talks at the Hilton Hotel at the 6th Catholic Education Conference. Many guests commented that the students did a marvellous job.Many thanks from Mr Carswell, Mr Chapman, Ms Antoinette Cole and Ms Manjit Khalsa to the following students; Hayden Cole, Tayshaun Mosby, JaKobe Hunter, Nelson Foster, Nathan Geno, Jarvis French and Mitaru McGaughey.

marCellin medallion & Champagnat awards

The College would like to congratulate Nathan Geno (Year 9) as this year’s Junior recipient of the Marcellin Medallion. Nathan was presented his medal at the Champagnat Awards assembly by Mr David Harris. Also receiving an award was Tayshaun Mosby. Tayshaun received the Champagnat Award for Home Room 9. 1.We would like to congratulate both Nathan and Tayshaun for their fine efforts in attaining these awards.Mr Bryan Carswell

Mr Josh Rheinberger, Sele Thaiday, Mr Andrew Penfold (CEO of AIEF) and Tyrell Adams

Tyrell Adams, Sele Thaiday and Mr Chris Chapman

Sele Thaiday and Mr Josh Rheinberger test drive the first class section at the Qantas Centre of

Excellence

Ms Sammy Sabatino, Mr Harold Mosby (Tayshaun’s father), Nathan Geno, Mr Clarence Dorante (Nathan’s Grandfather), Tayshaun Mosby, Ms Sadiar Foster and Mr Bryan Carswell

Hayden Cole, Jarvis French, Tayshaun Mosby, Mitaru McGaughey, JaKobe Hunter, Nathan Geno and Nelson Foster

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Senior Pathways & Careers

Tax File Number – Application forSecondary School Students

Any student wishing to obtain a Tax File Number is asked to collect an application form from the College Office or Mr Thomas Jones before school in the main staff room. Students will then need to complete the form correctly with the required details and return it to Mr Jones before Thursday 13th June, Week 9. Please note those students who applied for a TFN last term should have received it by now.

With exams steadily approaching it is time for the Year 12s to start making some serious career decisions. If planning to attend universities, students need to start researching the QTAC website (qtac.edu.au) to find courses they will be interested in applying for. Applications will open on 1st August and close 27th September. This site will highlight the entry requirements, such as requiring a UMAT result, audition, design folio or interview. Students can also research university websites. The following universities can be applied for through QTAC:• Australian Catholic University: www.acu.edu.au• Bond University: www.bond.edu.au (medical

degrees are applied for through QTAC, for other courses apply directly to the university)

• Central Queensland University: www.cqu.edu.au• Griffith University: www.griffith.edu.au• James Cook University: www.jcu.edu.au• Queensland University of Technology: www.qut.

edu.au• University of New England: www.une.edu.au• University of Queensland: www.uq.edu.au• University of Southern Queensland: www.usq.

edu.au

Reminder to all students who require a UMAT result for their health science degree. UMAT registration closes at 5pm on 7th June. Students can still apply to attend the MedEntry workshop in Townsville to assist them in preparing for this challenging test, however, places are filling fast.Mrs Narelle Hunt

Institution Open Day Australian Catholic

Universitytbc

Australian Maritime College Sunday 25 AugustBond University Sunday 14 July

10am - 3pmChristian Heritage College Saturday 25 August

Mansfield campus CQUniversity tbc

Griffith University Sunday 11 August 9am - 2pm, Nathan, Gold Coast and

South Bank campuses James Cook University Sunday 25 August

10am - 2pm, Cairns campus Sunday 1 September

10am - 2pm, Townsville campus Queensland University of

TechnologySunday 28 July

9am - 3pm, Gardens Point campusSunday 19 August

9am - 3pm, Caboolture campusThe University of

QueenslandSunday 4 August

9am - 3pm, St. Lucia campus Wednesday 7 August

2:30pm - 6:30pm, Ipswich campus Sunday 18 August

9:30am - 3pm, Gatton campus University of New England Friday 3 May

For personalised campus tours, phone 1800 818 865

University of Southern Queensland

Sunday 4 August 10am - 1pm, Fraser Coast campus

Sunday 18 August 10am - 2pm, Toowoomba campus

Sunday 25 August Springfield campus

University of the Sunshine Coast

Sunday 11 August 10am - 3pm, Sippy Downs campus

Tertiary Event DateTertiary Studies Expo (TSXPO)

Exhibition Building RNA Showgrounds, Brisbane

www.tsxpo.org

Saturday 20 & Sunday 21 July

10am - 4pm

Townsville Career ExpoTownsville RSL Stadium, Murray Sports

Complex, cnr Mervyn Crossmand Drive & Murray Lyons Crs, Annandale.

www.careersevent.com/townsville09/Home.php

Monday 12 August10am - 1:30pm &

4pm - 7pm

Expos & Career Markets - 2013Staff from QTAC attend many Tertiary expos, Institution Open Days and Career Markets to discuss application procedures, the QTAC process and tertiary pathways. The following two events are coming up early in Term 3.

UNIVERSITy OPEN DAyS

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CAIRNS SCHOOL HOLIDAy SCIENCE EVENTSSaturday 29th June and Saturday 6th July

SAFETy ON THE SUGAR CANE RAILWAyWe advise that our 2013 crushing season is expected to commence in the second half of June. The actual start date will be finalised pending the estimate for the crop. However it is expected that cane rail operations will start to commence around 10 June 2013 from the Smithfield area in the north to Babinda in the south.Unsafe practices include children playing on cane railway property, fishing on cane railway bridges, joy-riding on cane bins or riding trail-bikes along the cane railway. As you will appreciate, all these practices are extremely dangerous and your assistance in keeping children away from the cane railway line could prevent a serious injury.Mulgrave Central Mill will be promoting its “Cane Train Awareness 2013” program by way of Press Advertising, Highway Billboard and a Radio and TV campaign throughout the 2013 crushing season which will extend from June to November.We thank you for your co-operation in this matter.Yours sincerely,Peter Flanders General ManagerMulgrave Central Mill

Notices

FRom the school counselloRDo you sometimes choose to blame others when things don’t go your way? Do you find yourself thinking that if only the rules/the people were different, everything would be OK?

“Copping out” is possibly the easiest way to avoid problems, but sadly it isn’t a very effective method. In reality, “copping out” is all about you; that is refusing to take responsibility for yourself and blaming others for what happens. It is based on the belief that it is possible for you to change another person, (or your teachers, or the rules, or your parents, or

your school, or your community). Of course we all know that we cannot change others; we can only change ourselves, but still we keep on trying the “cop out” technique!

Next time you find yourself saying “he/she/they should have”, stop yourself and take a close look in the mirror.

Ms Jenny JensenCounsellor available Tuesdays and Fridays

Email: jjensen@sac.qld.edu.au

Session 1 : Magic of Colour 10am to 11.30am. Learn about chemistry and physics using colours. Create interesting designs on fabrics, find out what colours smarties are really made of, make rainbows, use crystals and polarising filters to produce funky images and lots more! Ages 5 to 15 Years. Session 2: Colour Chromatography 12.30pm to 2.00pm. Create a colourful calico bag design using chromatography techniques – all materials supplied. Ages 5 - 15 years. *Please note, a repeat of the above events and times will be repeated on:

Saturday 6 July, 2013 Venue: Peace Lutheran College, Cowley Street, Kamerunga (follow the signs to Science Labs) Times: See individual eventsCost: $12 for Double Helix Science Club members $15 for general admissionAge: 5 – 15 years (Children 8 years and under must be accompanied by an adult.)

Bookings are essential!We now take bookings online – Go to our website below and download our Events PDF.

http://www.csiro.au/Portals/Education/Programs/Double-Helix-Science-Club/Helix-events/DH-Events-QLDn.aspx

Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any further enquiries.

Phone: 07 4725 7887. Email: DoubleHelixNQLD@csiro.au

Friday, August 16Friday, August 16Friday, August 16

Career Exhibitors Workshops—how to help your child transition from school

Motivational Speakers & University Tours

Lunch Supplied Contact: MANJIT KHALSA

Phone: 40509722; mkhalsa@cns.catholic.edu.au

10.00 am – 2.30 pm JCU, Smithfield

Indigenous Pathway EXPOEXPO

Cairns School Holiday Science Events Date Event Ages Direct Link 29/06/2013

Magic of Colour 10:00 – 11:30am* Learn about chemistry and physics using colours. Create interesting designs on fabrics, find out what colours smarties are really made of, make rainbows, use crystals and polarising filters to produce funky images and lots more!

5 - 15

Colourful Chromatography 12:30 – 2:00pm* Create a colourful calico bag design using chromatography techniques – all materials supplied.

5 - 15

*Please note, a repeat of the above events and times will be repeated on:

Saturday 6 July, 2013

Venue: Peace Lutheran College, Cowley Street, Kamerunga (follow the signs to Science Labs)

Times: See individual events

Cost: $12 for Double Helix Science Club members

$15 for general admission

Age: 5 – 15 years (Children 8 years and under must be accompanied by an adult.)

Bookings are essential!

We now take bookings online – to book an event just click on the ‘Book Now’ tab and select the date you wish to attend.

Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any further enquiries.

Phone: 47 257 887

Email: DoubleHelixNQLD@csiro.au

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In the last newsletter the front page editorial focused on boarding life and the integral role that the Saints Boarders play in the culture of the College.

At the Champagnat Assembly in Week 6, twelve of the boys from the boarding community were presented with Champagnat Awards and two boarders received the high honour of the St Marcellin Medallion. This represents more than one third of all the Champagnat Awards presented on the day.

The boys chosen as the recipients of these Awards exemplify the pillars of Marist life: Presence: they are active engaged members of their community, Simplicity: they are humble, down to earth and unassuming, Family Spirit: they are caring and open to the needs of others, A love of Work: Their work ethic reflects a desire to do their best in all that they do, In the way of Mary: They nurture in the community, a sense of belonging and acceptance.

The Boarding community warmly congratulates the Champagnat Award winners. We are very proud of your achievements as I am sure your families are too.

Port Douglas Country Dinner On Friday May 31st the Boarding families from Port Douglas, Mossman and surrounding areas gathered in the Port Douglas Community Hall for the Country Dinner. A delicious meal prepared and arranged by Mr Glenn McKenzie, Mr Czek Kersevani and a number of boarding staff and boarding families was enjoyed by all those gathered. The Country Dinners are a very important link between the College and its boarders and their families. The evening was relaxed and very enjoyable. Thank you to all families and staff who were able to attend.

Mr Bernard BurgessHead of Boarding

Back Row: Jordan Huggett – Year 11 (Groote Eylandt), Sean Willmett - Year 11 (Gove), David Bitmanus – Year 12 (Cairns), Blake Huggett Year 12 – Winner of the Senior St

Marcellin Medallion (Groote Eylandt), Patrick Dwyer – Year 12 (Cairns) Front Row: Lewis French – Year 10 (Weipa), Tayshaun Mosby – Year 9 (Thursday Island),

Nathan Geno – Year 9 – Winner of the Junior St Marcellin Medal (Thursday Island), Matthew Cheesman – Year 8 (Innot Hot Springs), Haydon Fanning – Year 10 (Port

Douglas)Absent From Photo: Seamus McManus – Year 12 (Cairns), Jack Ward – Year 12 (Cairns)

Mr Bernard Burgess, Mr Andrew Dorahy, Mrs Anna-Maria Wright-Brown and Mr Mark Wright-Brown.

Harrison Walker (Year 10), Darcy Cotton (Year 12), Thomas Walker, Mr Craig and Mrs Tess Walker with Br John.

Mr David Harris welcomes the families to the Port Douglas Country Dinner

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SaintS at the Show

SAINTS AT THE CAIRNS SHOW

We need your help! The College seeks your assistance at the

Cairns Show with the Booth and Car Park

Promotional Booth – Fred Moule Pavilion St Augustine’s will have a promotional booth in the Fred Moule Pavilion. Assistance is required on the booth which involves chatting with passing show patrons about the College, and handing out promotional material. Car Park St Augustine’s coordinates the Car Park at the end of “Little Barlow” Park. Funds raised this year will be directed towards College improvements.

We need parents, students and staff who can volunteer their time for two hour slots between 9.00am and 9.00pm on

Wednesday 17 July, Thursday 18 July, and Friday 19 July.

The most important times are late afternoon and evening on the Thursday and all day on Friday.

........................................................................................................................................... Name(s): ........................................................................................................................................ Telephone: ........... ............................................ Email: ................................................................. Available Day(s): Wednesday Thursday Friday Preferred Task: Booth Available Times: (nominate in two hour slots from 9am to 9pm) ............................................ Preferred Task: Car Park Available Times: (nominate in two hour slots from 8.30am to 7.30pm) ..................................

PLEASE RETURN THIS SLIP TO THE COLLEGE OFFICE Email: reception@sac.qld.edu.au Fax 4031 5465

Thank you for your assistance

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SaintS Sport

FUTSAL CHAMPSSt Augustine’s College has been crowned Far North Queensland’s Champion Secondary Boy’s School after the completion of the 2013 FNQ School Titles held last week at the Redlynch Stadium. Saints teams competed in all five divisions, winning three and achieving second and a semi-finalist position in the other two age groups. A record number of teams competed in this year’s tournament but it was the Saints teams, playing some outstanding futsal, who captured the title. The senior boys commenced proceedings with the Opens capturing a semi-final position in a tough age group. The Under 16s performed extremely well all day and won their age group in a convincing manner.Tuesday witnessed the Under 14 and Under 15 teams in action with a talented 15s team cruising to victory while the 14s battled hard all day but disappointingly lost the grand-final with a ‘golden goal’ in extra time.Wednesday was the final day of the competition and a slightly nervous group of Under 13 Saints boys assembled. Those nerves did not last long with a 20 – 2 victory in the first round. The youngest Saints age group did not disappoint throughout the day, playing some excellent attacking futsal to the delight of their self-confessed super coach Mr Simon Martino. All week the St Augustine’s players gained praise for their competitive nature and sense of fair play.Many thanks must go to Mr Victor Neckebroeck who assisted in the coaching of the teams and the parents who were able to attend the championships and support the teams.Coaches – Terry McDonough, Michael Evans & Simon Martino

A GOLDEN EFFORT By SAINTS AFLSt Augustine’s College has progressed through to the next stage of the U14 Gold Coast Suns Cup with a determined 60 to 20 win against Townsville’s own St Anthony’s in the North QLD final. An early morning start and long road trip down to Townsville didn’t deter the boys from a flying start to the game with the team piling on 4 goals to 0 in the first quarter. A brave performance by St Anthony’s saw them kick 2 goals in the second quarter but the damage was already done and St Anthony’s never threatened after half time. Another strong performance in both the 3rd and 4th quarters allowed Saints to run out comfortable 40 point winners. It was a very pleasing effort by the boys with all 20 players contributing throughout the game. Special mention must go to Jack West (4 goals) and Captain Finn Devine-Cameron who both lead from the front all day and team manager Mrs Cienciala and Baden Crathern (AFL Cairns Rep) for their assistance on the day. Best players and goal kickers from the game were:Best Players: Jack West, Finn Devine-Cameron, Lochlan McDonald, Riley Maher, Oliver Koch, Jacob Heron. Goal Kickers: Jack West 4, Harry Goodman 2, Joel Ashby, Grayson Redgewell, Oliver Koch.St Augustine’s will now travel down to the Gold Coast on 31st of July hoping to pick apart some of their Metropolitan adversaries in the State Finals. Best of luck to the boys who will no doubt do St Augustine’s and North QLD proud.Mr Matt Walsh - Coach

U14 AFL Saints Rep team

U13 Futsal Team with Mr Simon Martino (Coach)

Left: U15 Futsal team

with Mr Michael Evans

(Coach)

Right: U16 Futsal

team with Mr Terry

McDonough (Coach)

SAINTS SPORT

Mr Rob Brennan from FNQ Rugby congratulates Jordan Way on his ARU Scholarship

SAINTS SWEEP CISSA TITLESSt Augustine’s has continued its recent dominance of the Senior CISSA competition by taking out six major trophies for the 2013 season. Saints came away with four grand finals and two overall champion trophies in another fruitful season.

The results of our grand final victories were as follows; AFL: Saints 44 def St Andrew’s 39, Touch Football: Saints 8 def T Bay 6 , Soccer: Saints 4 def T Bay 2 and Volleyball: Saints 3 def Bentley Park 0. A determined effort was displayed by all four teams against tough opposition so to come away with four wins from four games is a fantastic achievement for the boys.

Along with the four grand final trophies, Saints took out the Champion Boys School title for the 15th year in succession and the overall Combined Champion School title (with St Monica’s) title for the second consecutive year.

Well done to the teams and coaches for another successful year in the CISSA competition, the College community is very proud of your achievements.

Mr Matt WalshDirector of Sport

WAy TO GO JORDAN!!Congratulations to Jordan Way who has recently been awarded an Australian Rugby Union School Student Scholarship Program.

This Scholarship has been developed to identify the most promising school based referees throughout Australia. This program enables the participants an opportunity to referee at a higher level and to be exposed to the professionalism of refereeing Rugby Union. Jordan has been successfully awarded this scholarship, and is only one of five Queensland participants in the Program; however, Jordan is also the first ever successful regional participant in the Program.

For Jordan to achieve such a milestone and to be a part of our College is an absolute honour for St Augustine’s. On behalf of the College we congratulate you on your efforts to date and wish you all the best in your future refereeing endeavours.

AFL Champions Volleyball ChampionsTouch ChampionsFootball Champions

Boys’ Schools Champions