from the Principal... - St Augustine`s College

Term 2
Volume 17
10 June 2015
College Newsletter
from the Principal...
STAFF REFLECTION DAY
Last Friday, all staff attended a Staff Reflection Day held at Q
Station, Manly. The theme for this year’s reflection day was People
– Past/Present/Future.
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Tim Cleary, Fr Dave Austin OSA, Francis Sheehan and
Matthew Hutchison
As one of our guest presenters, we were delighted to welcome
our Prior Provincial, Fr Dave Austin OSA, who, creatively via
a role play, shared his life as Augustine and as Fr Dave; leader, priest and person. We thank Fr Dave for bringing humanity to
Augustine and to his role as one of faith, showing that God leaves no experience to waste.
We also welcomed Frank Sheehan, Chaplain and Director of the Centre for Ethics at Christ Church Grammar School in Perth, WA.
Frank spoke to the staff about the influence that writers, especially Australian poets, have had on his life. He has traversed a broad
tapestry of Australian icons in his life and we were richer for him sharing his insights with us.
Following the main presentations, the staff had the opportunity to attend Workshops, which included:- Indigenous Dreamtime,
Drama, Art, Meditation, Social Justice, Spirituality and Giftedness Through Music, War Poetry and War Diary Reflections and Short Story
Sharing and Discussion.
My thanks to the staff who ran Workshops on the day and to all staff for their full participation and contribution – their personal
input was the vital key to the success of the day. It is days such as these that bring our staff together and allow us to reflect on who
we are and what people, past, present and future mean to our lives.
SPORTING CODE OF CONDUCT
Parents may have read an article in Tuesday’s (June 9) Manly Daily regarding inappropriate sporting behaviour at a football match
at Graham Reserve last Saturday between St Augustine’s College and Brookvale Soccer Club. Our investigation into the incident has
revealed that it is not St Augustine’s Old Boys, staff, parents or students who are under investigation from the authorities. We hope
that, in coming days, the Manly Daily will make this clear.
This article does serve as a timely reminder that anyone representing the College, at any time, must support the College’s Sport
& Co-Curricular Code of Conduct, i.e. the behaviour of parents and students must always be exemplary and the utmost respect
must be demonstrated towards all opponents and officials. Arguing with officials in unacceptable as is any form of verbal and
physical intimidation of opposition team members.
I invite all families to familiarise themselves with the Code of Conduct outlined in the Sport & Co-Curricular Handbook 2015.
Sport Code of Conduct.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT EXCHANGE
This week we welcome Luke Stratton, Sam Rose, Tommy Pero and Griffin
Delaney from Malvern Augustinian Preparatory School in Philadelphia.
The boys are participating in the annual Student Exchange Programme
and will be hosted by St Augustine’s families. The boys will attend classes
at school with their host ‘buddies’ and have the opportunity to do some
sightseeing during their visit.
Malvern Augustinian Preparatory School, Philadelphia
AUGUSTINIAN FORMATION ASSOCIATION MULTI CULTURAL DINNER
Enclosed in the newsletter is an invitation extended to our College community from the Augustinian Formation Association to
attend a Multi-Cultural Dinner on Saturday, July 18 in the Brimson Centre. The Augustinian Formation Association financially
supports the work of the Augustinians in training candidates to be brothers and priests in the Order.
For ticket purchase and other enquiries please contact the North Harbour Parish Office on 9949 4455.
SAINTSCARD – Cashless ‘tap and go’ at the new Canteen and Uniform Shop
The new canteen, The Hippodrome, as well as the new Uniform Shop will be operational for all students from the commencement
of Term 3 (Tuesday, July 14).
The cashless SaintsCard (currently known as the Student ID Card) will allow staff and students to ‘tap and go’ with purchases at
the Hippodrome and Uniform Shop.
This new cashless system will create a more streamlined process and hopefully eliminate long queues at the canteen.
Further detailed information and process for setting up the SaintsCard are included in this newsletter.
We encourage parents and students to use the upcoming school holidays to become familiar with this new cashless system to
ensure a smooth transition at the beginning of Term 3.
FEAST OF THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS
This Friday we celebrate the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, whose feast is celebrated
each year 19 days after Pentecost Sunday.
At this time, we ask Christ to unite our heart to His, so that we may live our lives as He wishes
us to and never forget the sacrifice that He made in dying for us.
Act of Love to the Sacred Heart
O Jesus, Sacred Heart to me.
I wish to live in You, in Your grace, in which I desire at all costs to persevere. Keep me from sin and strengthen my
will by helping me to keep watch over my senses, my imagination, and my heart. Help me to correct my faults
which are the source of sin. I beg You to do this, O Jesus, through Mary, Your Immaculate Mother.
Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on us.
Prayers
Please continue your prayers for my brother Brendan, Kotoni Ale, Kylie Bowra, Timothy Pickering and Helen
Anglicas.
RIP
Please keep Fr Michael Sullivan OSA and Fr John Sullivan OSA and their families in your prayers
following the death of their mother, Carolyn Sullivan. May the Lord welcome Carolyn into his
Kingdom of Peace.
Tim Cleary
Principal
From the Head of School...
Refugee Week
Academic Matters
The Russian poet Yevgeny Yevtushenko, in ‘A Precocious
Autobiography’, reminisced about how people can connect
with others: Stalin ordered 20,000 German soldiers to be paraded
through the streets. The onlookers gazed with hatred at their
enemies; they were clenching their fists. But then all at once
something happened to them, they saw German soldiers – thin,
unshaven, wearing dirty blood-stained bandages, and walking
with their heads down. Suddenly, an elderly woman in brokendown boots pushed herself forward. She went up to the column,
took from inside her coat something wrapped in a coloured
handkerchief and unfolded it. It was a crust of black bread. She
pushed it awkwardly into the pocket of a soldier. Then from every
side, women came running towards the soldiers pushing into their
hands bread, cigarettes, whatever they had. The soldiers were no
longer enemies. They were people.
Year 10 and 11 students return to classes this week following
their examination period while most other students have
concluded a busy period of assessments tasks and class tests.
Much can be learnt from the feedback from these tasks and
boys must view their results more than simply through the
narrow prism of just a mark. It is a time for boys to review
strengths and weaknesses while honestly assessing areas for
improvement in both their engagement in the classroom and
commitment to home study. We know 60% of learning takes
place in the classroom and a boy’s willingness to actively
engage in the learning process as opposed to ‘hoping nobody
asks much of me’ is critical to his success. Home study can often
present many distractions and feedback from the results is
an ideal opportunity for parents to discuss with their son the
effectiveness of his home study routine.
Next week is Refugee Week. It reminds us to consider the
plight of refugees and asylum seekers around the world. The
phenomenon of contemporary forced migration is complex.
We live in a world where millions of people are on the move.
Many countries wrestle with the challenge to balance secure
borders and a coherent migration policy with due regard for
their international obligations to those seeking asylum. Last
weekend, an international rescue fleet plucked almost 5,900
refugee seekers from rickety boats making the perilous sea
crossing from North Africa to Europe. However, when people
are treated as a means to deter future arrivals rather than as
an end in themselves, then we no longer see them as people.
In recent years, many have been concerned about language
that has been used in Australia to describe asylum seekers.
Language so easily makes a human person simply a political
weapon, pawns in politicking. Boat arrivals are often discussed
in this country using terms such as an illegal immigrant, queue
jumper, and even terrorist. Former Liberal parliamentarian
Petro Georgiou, in his retirement speech, accused both sides
of Government of ‘scapegoating the vulnerable’ as a new and
regrettable tactic to win votes. What a sad indictment that is for
a nation whose moral code always boasted ‘standing up for the
battler’.
We often hear our politicians argue for asylum seekers to come
in the front door rather than using the back door. It reminds me
of the Gospel story of the paralysed man in Capernaum whose
mates brought him to Jesus for help. They could not gain
access to Jesus, who was inside a house, in the customary way.
So they climbed the roof, then removed the sticks and clay.
They lowered their brother down for Jesus to respond.
What matters most in our refugee policy is the welfare of real
human beings who come to us to seek asylum, whether they
are granted this status or not. This means we should hear their
claims as quickly as possible and provide protection to those
found to be refugees. That protection should involve ensuring
they have food, shelter, security, health care, and access to
education. I remain concerned that we live in a world where a
whale washed up on an Australia beach gets more attention
and compassion than an asylum seeker.
Congratulations
Congratulations to Zac von Appen on his selection to row in
the coxless pair at the World Junior Rowing Championships
in Rio de Janeiro in August this year. This is a magnificent
achievement recognising the extraordinary commitment Zac
has made to rowing. Zac has, however, declined to participate
in these Championships in order to concentrate on his Higher
School Certificate studies.
Reflection …
Children Learn What They Live
If a child lives with criticism, he learns to condemn.
If a child lives with security, he learns to have faith.
If a child lives with hostility, he learns to fight.
If a child lives with fairness, he learns justice.
If a child lives with ridicule, he learns to be shy.
If a child lives with praise, he learns to appreciate.
If a child lives with shame, he learns to feel guilty.
If a child lives with encouragement, he learns confidence.
If a child lives with tolerance, he learns to be patient.
If a child lives with approval, he learns to like himself.
If a child lives with acceptance and friendship, he learns to find
love in the world.
Matthew Hutchison
Head of School
Coming Events . . .
Friday 5 June – Saturday 27 June
Malvern Preparatory School, Pennsylvania, USA - student visit
Thursday 11 June
NSWCIS Cross Country
Rowing Presentation Dinner (Presentation in Lecceto Auditorium 6.30 pm;
Dinner in the main staffroom 8.00 pm)
Friday 12 June
Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Feast of St John Sahagun OSA
College House Road Race, Brookvale Oval (12.00 pm)
Years 7 – 9 College Dance, Brimson Centre (6.30 pm – 9.30 pm)
Sunday 14 June & Monday 15 June
Writer’s Retreat, Chowder Bay
Monday 15 June
Year 12 Chemistry Excursion, Macquarie University
Year 10 Italian Language Day
Year 7 Reflection Day 1, Tutor Groups: 7.2, 7.4, 7.6, Cromer
Year 7 Chinese Language Excursion, Tutor Groups 7.1, 7.3, 7.5
The University of Notre Dame Career Talk, Cameron House (12.55 pm)
Year 11, 2016 Course Information Meeting, Brimson Centre (7.00 pm)
College Board Meeting (6.30 pm)
Monday 15 June & Tuesday 16 June
‘Saintscard’ (cashless card) Trial, Year 12 students
Tuesday 16 June
‘Saintscard’ (cashless card) Trial, Year 11 students
Year 5 Reflection Day, Camp Kedron
Year 7 Reflection Day 2, Tutor Groups: 7.1, 7.3, 7.5, Cromer
Year 7 Italian Language Excursion, Tutor Groups: 7.2, 7.4, 7.6
MWJCA Presentation Night, Brimson Centre
Wednesday 17 June
Community Mass, Monica Chapel, Tutor Groups: Hutchinson 3 & 4 (8.10 am)
Primary Athletics Carnival, Narrabeen
Year 11 & 12 Italian students - HSC Study Day
Wednesday 17 June & Thursday 18 June
NSWPSSA Open Rugby League Trials
Friday 19 June
Term Two concludes
Friday 19 June – Sunday 21 June
NSW Rugby Schoolboy Championships U/16s
Saturday 20 June
Trial HSC Music Performance Examinations
Thursday 9 July – Sunday 12 July
Villanova College Tour, Brisbane
from the Dean of Senior School...
Year 11 RYDA
Our Year 11 students attended a RYDA (Rotary Youth Driver
Awareness) Programme at St Ives today. RYDA is a not-forprofit company that has developed a road safety education
programme delivered to the youth of our community through
Rotary Clubs. The Programme undertaken by our students,
focusses on road safety as they approach the period in their life
when they start driving a car and ride as a passenger in a car
driven by one of their peers. This is an important initiative and
I wish to thank the Crane House Formation Leader, Margaret
McElhone, for her co-ordination of this event.
Uniform and Grooming
In recent weeks, students have been reminded about the
importance of maintaining high standards in relation to
uniform and grooming. As the conclusion of Term 2 draws
closer, students sometimes feel that standards can be relaxed.
This is not the case. House Formation Leaders will continue to
challenge students to meet the expectations of the College in
this area. I thank parents for their ongoing support.
Year 11, 2016 Course
Information Evening
Please be aware that the College will be holding a Year 11, 2016
Course Information Evening on Monday 15 June, 2015. It will
commence at 7.00pm in the Brimson Centre. The information
session will be centred on the selection process for our current
Year 10 students and is compulsory for this Year Group and
their families. It is also an expectation that students attend
wearing their full College winter uniform.
73rd Commemoration Service –
North Head
May 31, 2015 marked the 73rd anniversary of the World War II
Japanese submarine attack on Sydney Harbour. The College
was honoured by an invitation from the Prime Minister, The
Hon Tony Abbott, to attend the service at the Defence of
Sydney Monument, Sanctuary Lawn North Head. Representing
St Augustine’s were College Chaplain, Fr Senan Ward OSA and
Student Leaders; Peter Long, Nicholas Chivers and Matthew
Yeates. This event is in memory of the 21 soldiers who died in
the 1942 attack. As MC of the service, Mr Abbott described the
encounter as a time “the war came to our doorstep”.
College Captains’ Dinner at Parliament House
Every year, The Hon Brad Hazzard
hosts a private dinner at NSW
Parliament House for the Wakehurst
area senior school student leaders.
Our College Captains Peter Long,
Nicholas Chivers and Hamish
Gardner joined eight other
students who received personal
invitations to the informal dinner
held last week in the Stranger’s
Dining Room. Mr Hazzard discussed
local issues with the students such
as Social Housing and praised them
on being selected as leaders for
their schools.
College Captains Peter Long, Nicholas
Chivers and Hamish Gardner meet Brad
Hazzard and other local student leaders.
God bless
Frank Chiment
Dean of Senior School
LEARNING ENRICHMENT NEWS
SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING CHALLENGE DAY – Silverwater
On the 28th May 27 students from Bob Ferguson’s Year 9 Science Class and some Learning Enrichment students travelled to
Silverwater to compete in the Science Engineering Challenge Day Competition. Students achieved the outstanding result of
second place, competing against seven other schools from Sydney. They participated in all activities with enthusiasm and
displayed innovative and creative ways to solve various problems presented to them.
The Challenge is run in every state and territory of Australia. Special thanks to Mr Ferguson who helped in the supervision
of the students on the day of the competition.
Graham Bruce
Learning Enrichment Coordinator
REPORTS
Semester One Reports for Years 5 to 11 will be published on Wednesday 24 June.
A link to the College reports is on the College website.
It is important that all parents know their login and password details.
Any parent who has lost or forgotten their details can email the College Helpdesk
at [email protected] to reset this information.
DO YOU HAVE YOUR
STUDENT ID CARD?
ATTENTION All Students
The new canteen ‘The Hippodrome’ as well as the new Uniform Shop will be up
and running for all students from day one of Term 3 (Tuesday July 14).
To purchase items you will need to use your current Student ID card, now referred
to as the ‘SaintsCard’.
If you do not have your card you will need to re-order via the Front Office asap for a
fee of $10. *NB. It can sometimes take up to a week for new cards to arrive.
The cashless SaintsCard will allow you to ‘tap and go’ at the new Canteen and
Uniform Shop. Purchasing your food, drink and clothing items will be simpler and
faster.
No card – no purchase!
To top up your SaintsCard via the website click here (log on using your normal username
and password) or go to ATLAS/resources/saintscard. Parents can top up the account
via a credit card payment. Each student will start with a different balance,
pertaining to the $5 credit provided to them at the beginning of each year to go
towards their printing and photocopying account. During the holidays, from
Friday July 10, 2015 you will also have the option to pre-order items online via the
SaintsCard site.
*Cash can be used as a last resort of purchasing.
Keep in mind using cash will delay the purchasing
process and slow down the new and efficient cashless payment system. In due course cash will not
be permitted at the Canteen and Uniform Shop.
First step - find your card!
Enquiries: [email protected]
FOUNDATI N
...commitment to our boys
Saints Community Golf Day and Lunch - Thursday 13 August (Term 3)
We invite all members of the College community to join us at the Saints Community Golf Day on Thursday 13 August. Enjoy 18
holes of golf on the acclaimed Manly Golf Course. Those not playing golf are welcome to join us for lunch. Fantastic sponsorship
opportunities available on a first-in basis. Click here for further details.
Year 7 Parent Dinners
Head of School Matthew Hutchison hosted our second dinner for Year 7 parents last
Wednesday evening. The dinner was an important opportunity for Year 7 parents to
hear our hopes, plans and dreams for the future of the College. Parents enjoyed a
delicious buffet dinner and were entertained by our talented student musicians while
having valuable discussions about many aspects of College life.
For all St Augustine’s College Foundation enqiries please do not hesitate to contact:
Rod Loneragan
Sonja Talo
Head of College Foundation
Foundation & Marketing Assistant
[email protected] [email protected]
Tel: 9938 8292Tel: 9938 8269
Year 10 students have been studying the Career component
HSC and navigate through the process of applying to
of their PDHPE course this term. As part of this unit students
university.
undertake the MyCareerMatch activity which includes:
• The University of Sydney: Sydney College of the Arts
Information Evening is being held 2/7/15.
• A personality analysis and summary of the students
•
Bond University is inviting prospective students and their
natural strengths
families to attend “Bond with Bond” in Sydney on 11/6/15
• A list of jobs that match who they are and what they’d be
to find out more about studying at Bond and meet other
good at
future students.
• Live links to the MyFuture website to research each job
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UTS is hosting the following Undergraduate Information
listed
Evenings: IT Undergraduate (10/6/15), Engineering
• Insights into their work-related strengths and ideal work
Undergraduate (10/6/15) & Law Undergraduate (24/6/15).
environment
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UNSW is hosting a Science & Engineering Student &
• Student workbook that’s goal and action oriented.
Parent Information Evening on 11/6/15.
Students are directly emailed a copy of this report and parents
• UNSW is hosting A Day @ UNSW on 25/6/15 to give
are encouraged to discuss this with their sons. As I also receive a
students a taste of university life.
copy of the report parents are welcome to contact me if they are
• Applications are now open for the Macquarie University
unable to access their son’s copy.
Global Leadership Entry Program. Selected students will
Universities
be offered a place at Macquarie before they finish Year 12.
• Notre Dame University will be visiting the College on
Scholarships
Monday 15/6/15 to talk about courses, ATAR, application
• UTS: Engineering Industry Merit Based Scholarship
process and early entry program. The Career Talk will be
applications are open from 6/7/15 to 5/10/15.
held in Cameron House at lunch.
• University of Sydney: Scholarships Information
• UTS: New Digital Course Guides are designed to help
Evening is on 16/6/15. The information evening for
students explore their UTS course and career options in
year 12 students aims to give insider hints and tips on
new and engaging ways.
completing the Sydney Scholars application.
• Macquarie University Global Leadership Entry Program
• Applications for the UTS Information Technology
for Year 12 Students is open to students who are not
Scholarship valued at $46 500 close 19/6/15. They are
only doing academically well but are also leaders in their
hosting an information evening on 10/6/15
community. Applications close 15/8/15 and successful
Cadetships
applicants will gain early entry to Macquarie.
• BlueScope is offering cadetships in materials
• Bonus points can play an important role in gaining entry
engineering, electrical engineering, chemistry,
to university courses. They can be allocated based on
mechanical engineering, chemical engineering,
performance in subjects, educational disadvantage, elite
mechatronics engineering, information technology
athlete or performer status and school region. Year 12
and computer engineering. Cadetships are available to
have been sent a copy of “Directory Undergraduate –
students who will complete year 12 this year or who have
Bonus Points Reference” which provides a guide to bonus
recently completed year 12 and will be studying at the
points by HSC subject.
University of Wollongong in 2016.
• The University of Sydney: Project Management Winter
• Moore Stephens Accounting Cadetship Program
Camp is being held 9-10/7/15 for students in Years 10-12
applications close 24/6/15.
with an interest in a project management career.
• Examples of Government Cadetships can be found via
• The University of Notre Dame: Young Achievers Early
this hyperlink.
Offer Program applications close 31/7/15. Prospective
• Cadetships provide cadets with paid employment while
students are able to apply under one of four categories
they undertake university studies. This year Professional
and if successful have an offer prior to the HSC.
Cadetships Australia will be offering the Business
• Notre Dame University is hosting a Parent Information
Cadetships Program and the Engineering & Technology
Evening on 23/6/15
Cadetships Program. Business applications closed
• ACU’s Elite Athlete Program has been established
13/5/15 and Engineering & Technology close 12/6/15
to support future and current students who have
• Ernst and Young Sydney Cadetship Program applications
maintained a record of excellence in sporting
open 25/5/15and close 22/6/15
performance throughout their studies and wish to
Cadetships provides high school graduates the
pursue a sporting career alongside an academic one.
opportunity to combine full-time work with part-time
• The University of Sydney: Year 10 Information Evening is
study. Cadets will gain valuable experience working
being held 22/6/15.
within the organization and with clients, ensuring they
The information evenings are designed to help year
graduate from university a step ahead of their peers.
10 students and their parents choose subjects for the
Private Colleges
• Tocal College is a leader in agricultural and conservation
land management education. They are hosting Open
Days on 3/7/15 & 10/7/15
• Macleay College: Career Taster Workshops are held 29 &
30/6/15 for students interested in
either Event Management, Marketing, Advertising,
Journalism, Public Relations, or Travel and Tourism.
• Endeavour College of Natural Health Open Day is on
4/7/15
• Raffles College of Design is hosting School Holiday
Workshops
• Australian College of Physical Education (ACPE) open
day is on 13/6/15
• Australian College of Applied Psychology: Information
Session is on 14/7/15
• College of Event Management Information Session is on
19/6/15
• Basair Aviation College: Career Information Seminar is
on 29/6/15
• Academy of Information Technology Information Night
is on 16/6/15
HSC Exam Preparation
• ACU is hosting a free HSC Enrichment Workshop on
2/7/15 & 9/7/15
• University of Notre Dame: HSC Study Week is held 6/7
to 10/7/15.
• TSFX Mastering the Exams 2015 is held13/6/15
• The University of Sydney: HSC Science Exam
Preparation takes place 16/7 to 18/7/15
• Macquarie University is hosting Physics & Chemistry
enrichment days in the holidays.
Miscellaneous
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The Western Sydney Career Expo will be held at Sydney
Olympic Park from 18/6 to 21/6/15.
Education USA is hosting information sessions in the
holidays for students wishing to study and/or apply for
a sport scholarship to a US university.
TransGrid’s apprentice program is now recruiting in the
areas of Electrical & Transmission Lines
My Health Career is a website designed for students
considering a career in the health industry
Regional Express Pilot Cadet Program applications are
now open
Macquarie University: Study Without Stress Workshops
are held 6/7 & 7/7/15. The workshops aim to help give
students the skills they need to study and perform in
exams more effectively by exploring how the body
reacts to stress and looking at the importance of social
and physical pursuits when maintaining balance.
The Job Guide provides an in-depth look at a range
of occupations, and their education and training
pathways. It also gives users valuable information about
how to work out what occupations they’re best suited
too, based on their interests and abilities.
The new look My Career Profile, from Myfuture, is a
personalised career exploration service that builds the
users career profile, explores career ideas, considers the
users career options and develops a career plan.
Further information on any of the above is available
from Paul McAlinden at the College.
COLLEGE SUMMER
SPORT/CO-CURRICULAR PHOTOS
Are now available for you to order
Please contact Advanced if you have any queries Ph 9905 6688, Fax 9905 6554.
(this does not include
Football & Futsal)
UPCOMING PHOTO DAYS
College Photos – Wednesday 22nd July
Winter Sport Photos – Friday 24th July
Rugby Photos – Saturday 25th July
For further information please contact Advancedlife 9905 6688
www.advancedlife.com .au
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CRANE
Year 10
William Abbey
Year 5
Cameron Pietor
For consistently
applying himself with
maturity and dedication
towards his studies.
For always being
respectful and
co-operative in his
dealings with others.
HEAVEY
Year 12
Nathan Raffo
Year 6
Jed Walsh
For assisting at the
‘beyondblue’ fundraiser.
HUTCHINSON
Year 10
Tom Lewis
For being generous
and kind with his
time, helping with the
organisation of the
House Mass.
GOOLD
Year 11
Connor Hickman
For his impressive
application to his studies
and Co-curricular
activities.
MURRAY
Year 10
Kelvin Fong
For his consistent,
excellent application
to all aspects of
College life.
REVILLE
Year 10
Dominic Gordon
For leading our
Acknowledgement of
Country at College
assemblies.
For showing maturity
and setting a fine
example for his peers.
Year 7
Peter Vu
For his mature and
diligent approach to
all aspects of
College life.
Year 8
Dylan Blake
For his improved
application in the
classroom.
Year 9
Jasper Carter
For running the
‘Balmoral Burn’
and donating his
proceeds.
A couple of weeks ago I wrote about the different ways to be involved with the school and in particular the class and year
functions. It is pleasing to see that over the coming weeks we have a number of these scheduled to occur ( and a number
have already occurred).
If your son’s class is having a function I would like to encourage you to attend. Particularly for the parents in Years 5 and 7
these are a great way to get to know the parents of the boys your sons will be spending a lot of time with in coming years.
The other upcoming function is the Year 12 function. This is a different one as it is part of another ritual being the passing out
of the boys from the school. This is one of a number of functions for Year 12 parents and boys over the year. I encourage you
to be involved in as many of these as possible as the completion of high school reflects a significant milestone in your son’s
lives.
If you are contemplating a function for your Class or Year Group, talk to your Class parent/Year co-ordinator. They may be
looking for some assistance. If you need guidance or details about the process for organizing these functions please contact
Rosemary Cullen on [email protected].
I hope you all have a great time and build new and strengthen old friendships.
Upcoming events
P&F Meetings
If you have an item, question, suggestion for an information topic for our P&F meetings please emailCraig Jackson at
[email protected].
P&F Class Parent and Year Group Representatives
P&F Social Calendar 2015 (Term 2)
Date
Day
Class/Year
Event
11 June
Thursday
5K
Parents’ drinks, Collaroy Hotel
12 June
Friday
5O
Parents’ dinner, Wok Bar, Dee Why
13 June
Saturday
7.1
Volleyball, drinks, Collaroy Beach
18 June
Thursday
5H
Parents’ catch up, Collaroy Hotel
18 June
Thursday
7.4
Parent get-together
19 June
Friday
Yr 12
Casual Drinks/dinner, The Deck, Dee Why
If you have any questions about the Class Parent programme, please get in touch with Rosemary Cullen at
[email protected]
Canteen Roster – Term 2, 2015
Thursday 11/6/15
Friday 12/6/15
Monday 15/6/15
Tuesday 16/6/15
Wednesday 17/6/15
Liz Painter
Virpi Tuite
Toa Manu
Angela Kelaher
Sharon Porter
Rose-Anne Marr
Vanessa Pitt
Jude Hamer
Paula Burgess
Martsu De-Kock
Cathy Harrison
Jo McNaughton
Ann Cassazza
Helen Crews
Michelle Giumelli
Catherine Halkyard
Dear parents
If you are unable to make your rostered time, please contact me. If you have a few hours spare or have friends who would like to
join you on the canteen roster, please contact me.
Annabel Nelson
Canteen Co-Ordinator
T: 91269904 M: 0414638395 E: [email protected]
Dear Year 11 and 12 Students
You have been selected as the first time users of our new Canteen ‘The Hippodrome’. The new canteen will be up and running
for all students from day one of next Term. In preparation we would like to trial it with you in the last week of this term starting
Monday June 15. Below is a timeline of when you can use the Hippodrome. NB. Only one Year Group on the first two days. To
do this you will need to use your current Student ID card, which will now be referred to as the ‘SaintsCard’. If you do not have
your card you will need to re-order via the Front Office asap for a fee of $10. NB. It can take up to a week for new cards to arrive.
The cashless SaintsCard will allow you to ‘tap and go’ at the new Canteen. Purchasing your food items will be simpler and faster.
No card – no purchase! For those not wishing to use the SaintsCard system, the current pop-up canteen will still be in operation until the end of Term 2.
From Term 3 you will all need your SaintsCard to use at the new canteen.
MONDAY JUNE 15
TUESDAY JUNE 16
WEDNESDAY JUNE 17
THURSDAY JUNE 18
YEAR 12 ONLY
YEAR 11 ONLY
YEAR 11 & 12
YEAR 11 & 12
FRIDAY JUNE 19
(last day of school)
YEAR 11 & 12
AUGUSTINIAN KITCHEN
The Augustinian Kitchen is a valuable and much appreciated resource which
supplies practical support for families requiring pastoral assistance. The aim
of this wonderful programme is to provide meals to families who may be
experiencing hardship due to financial, medical or pastoral reasons.
We need your help with a food drive to re-stock our Augustinian Kitchen.
Any assistance parents/guardians could provide donating food would be
greatly appreciated. In providing meals - if you could please prepare a
meal/s that can be frozen, attach the ingredients list to the item and then
deliver to the Front Office. Any support would be much appreciated, thank you.
ACADEMIC SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS
In an effort to further enhance the study culture that exists in the College, students are offered additional academic support after
school in the Augustine Resource Centre (ARC). The ARC is open for students in Years 5 - 9 until 5:00pm and until 6:00pm for
students in Years 10 - 12 on Monday to Thursday. We are fortunate to have a number of recent past scholars from the College,
including Keith Hardy, Jordan Candido and Josh Wigney, available to support students with their studies during these times.
Academic staff also generously make themselves available to assist boys. Students, particularly in Years 11 and 12, are encouraged
to stay on at school and complete their homework in study partnerships in our well-resourced library. It is a great opportunity for all
students to ask for help in areas where they may be struggling and also to consolidate work they have studied in class. All students
attending the ARC after school must have work to complete.
ARC PRIMARY SCHOOL HELP
Mon
ARC RELIGIOUS EDUCATION HELP
Mark Catanzariti
Wed
ARC MATHS HELP
DAY
Mon
Tues
Wed
Thurs
TEACHER
Dave Gale / Anna Harmer
Aleksi Kohonen
Carolyn Drew
Anna Hayes
ARC ENGLISH HELP
DAY
TEACHER 7 - 9
Mon
Adam Evans
Tues
Wed
Keith Hardy
Thurs
TEACHER 10 - 12
Kirsty Begg
Tricia Briggs
Asheeka Nand
Kirsty Begg
Tricia Briggs
Kirsty Begg
Asheeka Nand
Ilona Welch
ARC STUDY SUPPORT INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Thurs
Veronica Yang
Madeleine Conlon
ARC LANGUAGES HELP
Wed
Tues 2
Aaron McLuckie Japanese 10 - 12
Claudia Angelucci Italian
ARC SCIENCE HELP
DAY
Wed
TEACHER
Carolyn Drew Science/Physics/Chemistry
Thurs
Graham Bruce Science/Physics
Thurs
Sean McLean Science/Biology
ARC STUDY SUPPORT YEARS 7 – 9
DAY
Mon
Wed
TEACHER
Adam Evans
Adam Evans
ARC STUDY SUPPORT YEARS 10 – 12
DAY
Tue
Thur
TEACHER
Tricia Briggs
Tricia Briggs
St Augustine’s College presents an opportunity not to be missed:
“ACHIEVING YOUR PERSONAL BEST”
with Dr Prue Salter
TO: PARENTS & STUDENTS OF YEAR 11
Year 11 Parent/Student ‘Study Skills’ Evening
Wednesday 29th July 2015, 7-8.30pm
St Augustine’s College
Parent/Guardian(s) and students should attend together. As the
session is very interactive, the session will not be of full value
unless both the students and a parent attend. Both students and
parents also need to bring along a pen each.
Time to step up and move your
study skills to the next level…
An interactive evening for parents and
students outlining tools and techniques for
students to achieve their personal academic
best.
Prue Salter is the founder of ELES
(www.enhanced-learning.net) and an expert
in the area of study skills. She has conducted
over 4000 study skills seminars across
Australia and Asia, has written 20 study skills
resource kits for schools and is the creator of
the online and interactive study skills website
used by more than 120000 students
(www.studyskillshandbook.com.au)
Prue has recently completed her PhD
exploring whole-school integrated approaches
to developing students’ self-regulated learning
skills.
Students: Are you confident that you are doing
everything you need to be doing to achieve your
academic potential?
Parents: Do you want to make sure that your students are
on track to maximise their results in the final years of
school?
This evening is a ‘not to be missed’ opportunity for a study
skills check-up: a way for students to learn new techniques
(e.g. time management, study notes) and to find out the areas
they specifically need to work on to improve their results.
Japan –
Cultural Study Tour 2016
For Years 10, 11 and 12
Join in the experience of a lifetime!
April School Holidays
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Approximate Cost: $4000.00
The cost includes:
Return airfare with all airport taxes and fuel levies
2 nights homestay with full board
Tokyo, Kyoto and Hiroshima with accommodation, breakfast and dinner
7 days Japan Rail Pass
Tokyo Disneyland Pass
Kyoto Day Tour
Visit Miyajima, the Peace Memorial Park and Mazda museum in Hiroshima
School visit in Hiroshima
Please contact Aaron McLuckie or Yuko Taki if you would like further information about the tour.
If you are interested in attending the Japan Study Tour 2016, please fill out the attached expression of
interest and hand it to Aaron McLuckie or Yuko Taki in the Goold Staffroom by Wednesday 10th June.
Japan Study Tour 2016 - Expression of Interest
My son, ______________________________________ in tutor class _______________ is interested in applying for
the Japan – Cultural Tour 2016. I understand that submitting this form does not guarantee my son a place on the trip.
Parents’ signature: ___________________________________ Date:________________
E-mail address: ___________________________________________________________
If you are interested in attending the Japan Study Tour 2016, please fill out the attached expression of interest and
hand it to Aaron McLuckie or Yuko Taki in the Goold Staffroom by Wednesday 10th June.
ST AUGUSTINE’S MUSIC FESTIVAL
We are all excited to announce the approach of our Music Festival early in Term 3. There has been a little shuffle of dates because
of the Sea Eagles games on the Friday night.
Music Festival Week is from Friday July 24 to Thursday July 30.
The music festival includes solo recitals, a composition competition, the Rock in the Quad competition and the always-spectacular
Showcase Concert (Thursday July 30).
Please log into ATLAS for more information, and to access the registration forms required to be part of this year’s festival. If you
have trouble logging in, please copy and paste the following link into your browser:
https://atlas.saintaug.nsw.edu.au/sport---co-curricular/co-curricular/performing-arts/music/music-festival
ROCK IN THE QUAD
The 2015 Rock in Quad is drawing near and entries are now called for, so if you are in a rock band or have some musical friends
get them together and see Julie Olzomer for rehearsal time and register your group today! Great prizes sponsored by Turramurra
Music.
CLASSICAL GUITAR
We are trialling the Classical Guitar Ensemble. Every Friday morning from 7:30am-8:30am in L1.2. Students will be taught to read
classical guitar notation and play in an ensemble… we may also play some basic chord work during the lesson time. Students will
need to have their own classical guitar in order to practice at home.
CITY OF SYDNEY
EISTEDDFOD
Last week, three of the bands at the College
competed at the McDonald’s Eisteddfod in
the Chatswood concourse. All of the bands
performed at an extremely high standard. A
special mention goes to the Primary School
Concert Band who, after competing with
over twenty other schools around Sydney,
achieved a highly commended. Well done to
all the performers and our conductors for their
preparation and high-level performance at the
competition.
Theatresports News
St Augustine’s College recently entered the Impro-Australia Theatresports Schools Challenge. The Intermediate Team features
students from Years 9 and 10 and the Senior Team comprises students from Years 11 and 12.
The St Augustine’s teams were as follows:
Intermediate – Hugh McFarlane, Lachlan Brain, Lachlan Cunnew, Angus Gielis, Ried McDonagh and Lachlan Brine.
Senior – Lachlan Crosweller, Ned Checketts, Dylan O’Connor, Lachlan Moore, Louie Hudson and Charlie Sundborn.
This years competition standards were the best I have witnessed in my 12 year association with the competition. Our boys were
competing in a particularly strong division against, Barker College, St Ignatius’ College, Abbotsleigh, Pymble Ladies College, Arden
Anglican School, Ku-ring-gai Creative Arts High School, Knox and Redlands. To advance to the semi final round the boys needed
to finish in the top three schools in this division. Both Intermediate and Senior teams narrowly missed out on the semi-finals. The
boys performed with skill and confidence creating original improvised
theatre before a highly appreciative audience.
With the Intermediate team comprising mostly Year 9 students and the
senior team Year 11 students, these teams will be able to remain together
building their skills and combinations in the lead up to next years
competition rounds.
From a coaching point of view, I was impressed with the growing standard
presented by our teams. We were certainly the most improved school at
this years event, (which was noted by many on the night), and we look
forward with confidence to a strong showing at next years rounds.
The teams attended a particularly valuable workshop prior to
performance where they interacted with students from all competing
schools. All the boys had an enjoyable experience and represented the
College with distinction.
Theatresports Co-curricular continues here at the College every Friday
afternoon between 3.30 and 5pm in the Auditorium. Boys from Years 9 to
12 are welcome to attend.
Owen Vale
Drama Co-ordinator
ROCK BAND STARTUP
Students interested in forming small rock /pop ensembles at school are invited to register their interest to the music department
for consideration to work with Julie Olzomer before school during term two. This time slot is to assist young rock/pop musicians
gain confidence and develop repertoire for performance. It is only for musicians have their own guitars/bass / drums and have a
good basic knowledge of their instrument but would like assistance forming a band.
REHEARSAL SCHEDULE
DAY
MONDAY
MONDAY
MONDAY
TIME
7:30-8:30am
7:30-8:30am
Lunch 1 + 2
ENSEMBLE
Stage Band 2
Stage Band 3
Bass Guitar Ensemble
AGE
Open
Primary School
Open
VENUE
L1.1
AUD
L1.1
STAFF
Montz
Power
Smith
TUESDAY
TUESDAY
TUESDAY
7:30-8:30am
7:30-8:30am
Lunch 2
Middle School Concert Band
Senior School Choir
The Drum Line (Percussion)
Middle School
Senior School
Open
BRI
L1.1
L1.1
Power
Olz/Ling
Montz
WEDNESDAY
WEDNESDAY
WEDNESDAY
7:30-8:30am
7:30-8:30am
Lunch 1 + 2
Primary School Concert Band
Stage Band 1
Brass Ensemble
Primary School
Open
Open
L1.1
AUD
L1.1
Power
Montz
Ling
THURSDAY
THURSDAY
THURSDAY
7:30-8:30am
7:30-8:30am
Lunch 2
Senior School Concert Band
Primary School Choir
The Drum Line (Percussion)
Senior School
Primary School
Open
BRI
L1.2
L1.1
Power
Olz/Ling
Montz
FRIDAY
FRIDAY
7:30-8:30am
Lunch 1 + 2
Jazz Ensemble
Guitar Ensemble
Open
Open
L1.1
L1.2
Montz
Montz
CONCERT BAND NEWS
Please note that the new pieces have been added to the links below. Please ensure that all relevant music is downloaded for
practice over the holidays.
Primary Band Concert Band music link
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/dnjjgc60z0p8lhk/AAC9Pohz-m3jMHCDg1q52Jtya?dl=0
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Middle School Concert Band music link
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/bukssyxztvi4orp/
AAAkD086Sdyw02S_pLX0KxuKa?dl=0
INSTRUMENT DONATIONS
Senior School Concert Band music link
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/iieixmw92p932gd/AABWE7UULSpLkAyjTxVo4yla?dl=0
The College Music Department is always looking to acquire
instruments. Doesn’t matter how big or small it is, or whether
it is not in full working order, we’ll fix it up and find it a great
new home! If you have an instrument lying around unused,
please contact Joseph Montz.
LEARNING AN INSTRUMENT
UPCOMING EVENTS
If you would like to start learning an instrument in 2015, the
College provides several instrumental tutors. Please enroll by
contacting Lynne Papahatzis.
July 24 Joseph Montz
St Augustine’s Music Festival
Performing Arts Co-ordinator
ROCK
IN THE
QUAD
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Invites our community to
Music
Festival
Week
July 24 - July 30, 2015
College Band and Choir Performances
Battle of the Bands (RITQ)
Solo Recitals
Composition Competition
Friday-Thursday is "Rock in the Quad"
Held at lunchtime in the G-Block Quad
Monday night:
Solo recitals for Piano, Woodwind and Drum Set (Percussion) from 6:30pm
In the Lecceto Building
Tuesday Night:
Solo recitals for Voice, Brass, Guitar and Bass from 6:30pm
In the Lecceto Building
Thursday Night:
Music Festival Showcase Concert from 6:30pm
In the Brimson Centre
For more information log onto ATLAS
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Rugby
Congratulations to all players from the College who represented their Clubs at the State Championships on the long weekend. Well
done to the 13’s Manly Team who won their age group. Many of these boys are currently playing for the College and have been
undefeated this season.
Please see below schedule for 13 June:
Rugby Fixtures - 13th June 2015
IPSHA (U11 and U12) Round 6
Team
Opponent
Time
Venue
11 Gold
11 Green
11 Red
12 Gold
12 Green
13 Gold
13 Green
13 Red
13 White
13 Black
14 Gold
14 Green
14 Red
14 White
Riverview
Riverview
Riverview
Newington College
Newington College
BYE
Newington College B
BYE
Barker College D
Newington College E
BYE
Newington B
Blue Mtns Grammar
Newington College D / St Pat’s D
(3 way game)
St Joseph’s College A
BYE
Blue Mtns Grammar
BYE
Blue Mtns Grammar
The Kings School 6th XV
Blue Mtns Grammar
BYE
BYE
10:15am
8:45am
8:00am
8:45am
8:00am
10:30am
9:30am
9:30am
10:30am
10:00am
9:00am
Riverview 5
Riverview 5
Riverview 5
Pittwater Park 3
Pittwater Park 3
Newington-Old Boys 1
Pittwater Park 3
Newington -Old Boys 1
Newington-Johnson Oval
Blue Mtns Grammar
Newington-Johnson Oval
10:00am
St Joseph’s Main
11:00am
12:00pm
9:00am
1:15pm
Blue Mtns Grammar
Blue Mtns Grammar
JS White Oval - Main
Blue Mtns Grammar
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15 Gold
15 Green
15 Red
16 Gold
16 Green
4th XV
3rd XV
2nd XV
1st XV
Ground Addresses:
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St Joseph’s College - Main oval Augustine Street Hunters Hill
Riverview 5 - Tamborine Bay Road (Junior School)
Blue Mountains Grammar – Great Western Highway entrance via Matcham Ave Wentworth Falls
Barker College - 91 Pacific Highway Hornsby
Newington College - Old Boys 1 and Johnson Ovals 200 Stanmore Road Stanmore
The Kings School - JS White Oval Pennant Hills Road North Parramatta
Blue Mountains Grammar School matches Transport details:
Bus
Team
Depart SAC
Depart BMGS
ETA at SAC
Staff on bus
Bus 1
14 Red,
15 Red
7:00am
12:30pm
2:00pm
Mr Craven
Mr Oates
Bus 2
16 Green
3rd XV
9:00am
3:15pm
5:00pm
Mr Butt,
Miss McElhone
Mr Gordon
Mr Nicol
ISA Representative Games – Sunday 14 June
Please see times below for the matches being played at Rat Park this coming weekend. Many of the College’s 1st XV and 16
Gold students will be playing for selection into the NSW Schoolboy Teams.
Time
(Warringah Rugby Park)
Main Field
U 18s
(Warringah Rugby Park)
Front Field
U 16s
10.00am
AICES v CHS II (1 x 30)
10.40am
AICES v CCC (1 x 30)
11.20am
CHS II v CCC (1 x 30)
12.00pm
CHS II v AICES (2 x 35)
1.15pm
ISA II v CCC (2 x 35)
2.30pm
ISA I v CHS I (2 x 35)
ISA v CHS I (2 x 30)
Planning further ahead, on Saturday 18 July we have some teams travelling to Campbelltown to play St Gregory’s, as well as
others travelling to Oxley College in Burradoo. Buses will be provided for all teams travelling to Burradoo.
The teams playing against St Gregory’s at Campbelltown are:
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13 Gold
14 Gold
15 Gold
16 Gold
16 Green
4th XV
3rd XV
1st XV
(The complete schedule for Saturday 18 July will be published in the next edition of Tolle Lege. At this stage we are just trying
to organise the required buses).
We will also provide buses for students travelling to Campbelltown if you let us know by Thursday 18 June that you would
like transport. Please email [email protected] if you would like to confirm a spot on the bus travelling
to Campbelltown (include your son’s name in the email). It is not compulsory for students to travel by bus to
Campbelltown. This is an option provided for parents who are unable to drive their sons.
John Papahatzis
Head of Sport & Co-curricular
St Augustine’s 2015
Football Social
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Chris Gray
TIC Football (Soccer)
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Water Polo
BASKETBALL
Open
Congratulations to Year 7 student Clancy Bird who recently
gained selection in the highly regarded National Intensive
Training Program (NITP) and will begin training weekly with
some of the country’s top coaches to improve his individual
skills and performance. Clancy joins several other Saints
students in this program and we wish him the best of luck
with his development.
Results Friday 5 June (Semi Final)
St Augustine’s A v St Andrew’s Won 5-4
Game for Friday 12 June (Final)
St Augustine’s A v Balgowlah (time to be advised)
Intermediate
Games for Monday 15 June
St Augustine’s A v St Augustine’s B 8.52pm
St Augustine’s C v Redlands B 7.43pm
St Augustine’s D v Redlands A 8.06pm
Junior (Year 7)
Trials for Junior Water Polo have concluded. We cannot
announce teams until we have received confirmation of
entries for the competition – this is likely to be the last week
of term at the earliest.
Uniform
Boys are reminded that they should wear College sports
uniform to and from games. College swimming costumes
are available for purchase from the uniform shop.
Pool Entry
The boys do not pay pool entry for either games or training. For games, they should sign the St Augustine’s sign in sheet
at the front desk. Parents and other spectators need to pay
the spectator entrance fee at the pool.
Paul Hull
TiC Water Polo
Emma Donnellan
TiC ISA Basketball