PDF 11 May - St Augustine`s College

Term 2
Volume 13
11 May 2016
College Newsletter
from the Acting Principal...
Pentecost Sunday
This coming Sunday, Christians across the world will celebrate Pentecost. Pentecost is not
as well-known or as popular as Christmas and Easter, though it commemorates a watershed
event in Christian history. In many ways, Pentecost is the birthday of the church.
For Christians, Pentecost is a day we commemorate the coming of the Holy Spirit on the
early followers of Jesus. Before the events of the first Pentecost, which came a few weeks
after Jesus’ death and resurrection, there were followers of Jesus, but no movement that
could be meaningfully called ‘the church’. Thus, from an historical point of view, Pentecost is
the day on which the church was started. This is also true from a spiritual perspective, since
the Spirit brings the church into existence and enlivens it. Thus Pentecost is the church’s
birthday.
Saint Augustine’s Prayer to the Holy Spirit
Breathe in me, O Holy Spirit, that my thoughts may all be holy.
Act in me, O Holy Spirit, that my work, too, may be holy.
Draw my heart, O Holy Spirit, that I love but what is holy.
Strengthen me, O Holy Spirit, to defend all that is holy.
Guard me, then, O Holy Spirit, that I always may be holy. Amen.
Mother’s Day Mass of St Monica
Thank you to the many mothers and grandmothers who attended our Mother’s Day Mass of St Monica last Friday in the Brimson
Centre. This was a wonderful opportunity for our Years 5, 6 and 7 students to celebrate with their mothers and acknowledge the
very important role that they play in their lives. Speaking with mothers after the Mass, I was amazed with the amount of joy and
appreciation that was expressed.
My thanks to Fr Senan Ward OSA and Br Saldie Resolado OSA for officiating at the Mass, and to Gina Marshall (Mission
Co-ordinator), Nioka Jeffery (Acting Mission Assistant), Emma Donnellan (Year 7 Student Formation Leader), Ellis Kinnaird
(Assistant Year 7 Student Formation Leader) for co-ordinating this special event, and to those who contributed on the day.
It takes a whole village to raise a child
The traditional African proverb, “It takes a whole village to raise a child” has been widely quoted when examining the
partnerships required during the evolution from childhood to adulthood. Our ‘village’ has never been more necessary than it is
today. We live in a fast-paced, instant information world, where confronting young people’s choices concerning values, beliefs
and lifestyles challenges us all in the need to educate for depth. Today’s young people are faced with a myriad of both challenges
and opportunities. As such, navigating parenthood can be a daunting undertaking and requires a close partnership with school
in preparing young people for tomorrow.
Pope Francis clearly recognises the important role a catholic school community plays in supporting parents in raising their
children. Francis recently addressed a massive crowd of over 300,000 school students from schools all over Italy. He had them all
chant together over and over again the proverb “It takes a whole village to raise a child.”
At the Parents’ and Friends’ Association meeting last week I thanked the committee for the important work they do in building
school community. The many events they have conducted this year have welcomed families onto school grounds. Welcoming
is never a passive experience. The welcome we are called to make, first and foremost, is to the students entrusted to our care,
especially those who are harder to reach. Equally important is the welcome we make to parents. Sadly, some schools seem to be
impenetrable; imposing gates, high walls and intimidating buildings. At St Augustine’s College it is important parents know they
are not only welcomed, but encouraged to reach out to the school to share the trials and tribulations of raising a son in today’s
fast changing world. The many community events build a partnership between parents and staff; a partnership that permits
parents to seek assistance, to inform us of challenges, and to work in partnership with the school to ensure the care for their son
is paramount in everything that we do.
Our hope is that all parents discover and encounter the College to be a place of welcome, where parents experience a
community of people who deeply care about one another.
NAPLAN
I am a supporter of the national testing of literacy and numeracy and of the MySchool website, which packages data for the
public arena, because, on balance, I believe it is in the best interest of Australian school children. My support is, however,
somewhat qualified based on learning from experience of excess testing in other countries and what we know to be the key
factors in bringing about improved outcomes in education.
The national instrument of testing (NAPLAN) completed this week, provides an important measure to assist schools to accurately
track individual students and Year Groups. The data enables schools to understand where increased emphasis may be given in
the planning of teaching and learning programmes. The publication of results on the MySchool website has meant that some
elements in the media have used the information to create ‘league tables’ for schools and this is where the danger lies. If parents,
public servants and politicians start to believe these tests are all-encompassing, then many teachers will have little room to
move, as ‘teaching to the test’ will dominate the landscape and will be viewed as the only way of bringing about ‘improvement’.
Furthermore, the curriculum will narrow as schools lose time and place for curiosity, questioning, flair and creativity. Schools
could also be at risk of becoming alienated from the fact that the tests are only an attempt to form a meaningful snapshot, and a
limited one at that, and are not the Holy Grail of an education.
SEQTA - College Learning Management System
Gone are the days you need to ask if your son has homework or whether he has an assessment task due. Technology today even
allows parents to know what the learning outcome, and in some cases, view the given lesson before their son arrives home
from school. The College Learning Management System (SEQTA) provides this information at the stroke of a keyboard enabling
parents to walk alongside their son on his learning journey. Some staff are already using SEQTA to publish results that can be
obtained by parents and students using their sign on password.
Sometimes technology is like a high performance luxury motor car that is driven like an everyday production line car because the
driver does not know how to use the clutch! Unfortunately, the Parent Seminar on the use of SEQTA scheduled for this week has
been postponed to a date to be advised; your attendance at the rescheduled seminar could prove very beneficial.
College Assembly
Congratulations to Year 11 students, Peter Brongo, Bjarne Ungemach and Daniel Samus who received Principal’s Half Colours at
the College Assembly this week for gaining selection in NSW Schoolboys’ Eight Rowing.
Congratulations also to Christopher Armenio (Year 7) who won his division (14 years, 45 – 49 kg) at the NSW Tae Kwon Do NSW
State Titles recently, and to Julian Horrocks (Year 11) who has been selected in the NSW Level 9 Gymnastics Team.
A memento of the Sri Lankan Cricket Tour was
presented at College Assembly this week
(left):
Matthew Hutchison,
Aaron Peters (Captain of Cricket)
and James Nelson.
Reflection
I read the other day of the little African boy who brought a special Christmas gift to his teacher. It was a superb sea-shell. The
teacher was absolutely delighted with the beauty of the shell and asked the little boy where he found it. He said such shells
could only be found at one particular beach many miles away from the school.
When the teacher responded with the words, “Oh, you shouldn’t have gone so far for a
gift for me”, the little boy said simply, “The long walk was part of the gift”.
Matthew Hutchison
Acting Principal
Coming Events . . .
Monday 9 May – Friday 13 May
St Augustine’s College Music Festival
Tuesday 10 May – Thursday 12 May
NAPLAN Assessments – Years 5, 7 & 9 students
Thursday 12 May
Career Expo – Year 11 & 12 students, Miramare Gardens, Terrey Hills (12.55 pm – 3.25 pm)
St Augustine’s College Showcase Concert, Lecceto Auditorium (6.30 pm)
Friday 13 May
St Augustine’s College Music Festival ‘Generations Event’, Lecceto Auditorium (7.00 pm)
Sunday 15 May
Pentecost Sunday
Year 11 Extension 1 English Study Day, Newington College
Monday 16 May
Feast Day of Saint Alypius OSA and St Possidius OSA
Year 8 & 9 Study Skills Sessions (ELES)
Primary Peninsula Cross Country
Sydney Writer’s Festival (Year 10 & 11 students), Walsh Bay
College Board Meeting (6.00 pm)
Tuesday 17 May
Year 10 Visual Arts Excursion ‘Biennale’
Academy Conferences, Ascham School
Cricket Presentation Evening, Brimson Centre (7.00 pm)
Wednesday 18 May
Community Mass, Monica Chapel, Tutor Groups R4, R5, R6 (8.10 am)
Year 9 Soiree, Lecceto Auditorium (7.00 pm)
Thursday 19 May
Year 12 Chinese Excursion, Burwood
Year 7 Vaccinations, Year 8 ‘catch up’ Vaccinations
Year 10 & 11 MMR Vaccinations
Year 10 Soiree, Lecceto Auditorium (7.00 pm)
Friday 20 May
Year 8 History Excursion
Year 8 Geography Excursion
IPSHA & ISA Basketball Presentation Evening, Brimson Centre (6.30 pm)
Saturday 21 May
‘Back to Saints Day’, St Augustine’s College v Kinross, Pittwater Rugby Park
Sunday 22 May
Trinity Sunday
Feast of St Rita of Cascia OSA
Br Saldie Resolado OSA, Solemn Profession at St Kieran’s Church, Manly Vale (9.30 am Mass)
from the Acting Head of School...
Creating a Culture of High
Expectations
In the College Assembly this week, I took the opportunity to
address our community about the importance of creating
a culture of high expectations. This culture is built by boys
striving to achieve and exceed their potential in everything
they undertake.
Possessing high expectations involves students committing
to a positive mindset, being well organized, investing time
into homework/study and seeking support when needed. A
positive attitude connected to the most basic such as adhering
to correct uniform and grooming, to the more sophisticated
including taking time to analyse areas for academic
improvement will assist to make a significant difference to
student achievement.
I made it clear to our boys that education is also about
developing values such as respect, consideration and courtesy,
not just knowledge and skills. Indeed, the scriptures highlight
these values as well. Our boys need to always remember that
positive character formation within a Catholic Augustinian
framework is also relevant and pertinent in their overall
education.
A culture of high expectations needs to be approached
holistically. At St Augustine’s College, we will continue to
challenge our boys to be the very best students they can be,
alongside being the very best individuals they can be. As
Nelson Mandela said, “There is no passion to be found in settling
for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.”
Years 11 & 12 Parent/Teacher/
Student Interviews
It was wonderful to see parents/guardians and boys from
Years 11 & 12 at the Parent/Teacher/Student Interviews this
week. This was a most valuable opportunity for families to
gain important feedback from classroom teachers. I strongly
encourage our boys to use the feedback positively in order to
improve their learning.
National Assessment Program –
Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN)
NAPLAN examinations for Years 5, 7 and 9 are occurring
this week at the College. The student data will provide
useful information for families and teachers, as it will offer a
comprehensive snapshot on the development of each student
in the areas of literacy and numeracy.
Rock in the Quad
The annual Rock in the Quad music
festival has been in full swing this week.
A variety of performances have taken
place during the day and evening. I am
always impressed with the astounding
musical talent that our boys demonstrate
during these type of events. I would
like to thank all members of the Music
Faculty for their efforts with organizing
the festival.
Battle of the Bands contestants
Thomas Barrett and Jake Griffiths
Minimising Infections and Influenza
As the colder weather fast approaches, it is appropriate to highlight good hygiene routines in order to minimise the spread of
infections and influenza. Some simple methods that may assist with preventing the catching and spreading of influenza may
include the following:
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Covering the mouth and nose when sneezing or coughing
Washing hands after contact with soiled tissues or contact with nose or throat discharge
If students are sick, we recommend they stay home and that you seek medical attention, if appropriate.
Leading role for Samson Coulter
Year 11 student, Samson Coulter, has landed a role in the
feature film Breath which is an adaptation of Tim Winton’s
best-selling novel. ” In a recent Sydney Morning Herald
article, it is described as Hollywood actor Simon Baker’s
“debut feature film as director”, where he has “assembled
a top-flight cast alongside two rising young surfers”.
Samson, who plays the role of main character Pikelet, was
chosen for his surfing ability. Although he is undergoing
a very long work-day (13 hours/day of filming, 6 days a
week), reports from his parents advise he is enjoying the
experience. Congratulations to Samson on behalf the
St Augustine’s community. We look forward to opening
night. (SMH article link)
Simon Baker with Ben Spence and Samson Coulter in the movie Breath
Community Mass
The College holds a Community Mass every Wednesday
morning, which is hosted by various Tutor Groups. It
commences at 8.10am in Monica Chapel. This is a lovely
opportunity to pray and share Eucharist together. I warmly
invite students and parents to attend this special Mass.
Congratulations
At this week’s College Assembly, two students were presented
with their badges as they were officially appointed captains
of their respective sports. Congratulations to John Hopoate,
Captain of Rugby and Ryan McLean, Captain of Football.
Congratulations also to the following students who received
an Academic Award at the College Assembly:
Year 7 Music:
Jesse Amoah, Christopher Armenio, Nicholas Townsend
Year 8 Music:
Hunter Shade, Samuel Eckton
Year 10 Science:
Jack Tetley
Year 11 Japanese:
Andrew Liguori
Year 11 English Advanced:
Harmon Kassulke
Year 11 English Extension 1:
Bjarne Ungemach, Felix Daddo, Luke Perrignon
Year 11 ESL:
Chenglin – Eric Zeng
Year 11 Chemistry:
Thomas Massey
Year 12 Japanese:
Angus Gilbert
Year 12 English Standard:
Lachlan Moore
Year 12 English Extension 1:
Christopher Carter
Year 12 Biology:Riley Kiehne
Year 12 PDH:
Sebastian Candido
Year 12 Mathematics:
Sean Bryan
Year 12 Economics:
James Boland
Captain of Rugby, John Hopoate with Acting Principal Matthew
Hutchison and Acting Head of School Frank Chiment
Some of our Academic Award recipients
Reflection
“Lord, there are many saints who inspire and encourage us, to live
fruitful lives. May your saints, your oly men and women help us as
we journey towards you.”
God bless
Captain of Football, Ryan McLean with Acting Principal Matthew
Hutchison and Acting Head of School Frank Chiment
Frank Chiment
Acting Head of School
from the Dean of Middle School...
It was again a privilege to witness the beauty and reverence on show at last Friday’s Mother’s Day
Mass of St Monica mass. It was extra special for me this year with my sister, who lives in Europe, being
present with my own mother. Our Year 7 boys led by Gina Marshall and Emma Donnellan deserve a
special mention and thanks for their efforts in preparation and during the ceremony. I certainly hope
all mothers had a wonderful day on Sunday and I also hope we all took the time to think and pray for
those who, for whatever reason, find Mother’s Day a day of pain and sorrow.
Mother’s Day and our liturgy coincides with the month of May. For Catholics, May is traditionally the month of Mary. Our Catholic
faith is unique because of the devotion directed towards the mother of Jesus. We recognise the qualities that Mary, as a woman
and mother, embodies and which are very important especially in a boys school where male themes are the norm. As Catholic
educators of boys we need to find a special place for tenderness, gentleness and affection amongst the rough and tumble of the
lives of boys and young men. We pray that we will all be enriched by those tender qualities Mary, Monica (St Augustine’s mother)
and our own mothers possess.
Madonna of the Streets
Tim Cleary commissioned an artist to paint a magnificent replica of Roberto Ferruzzi’s famous painting
‘Madonna of the Streets’. It was presented to the College and blessed by Fr Senan OSA during the Mother’s Day
Mass of St Monica on Friday. As a gift to families of Year’s 5, 6 and 7, a poster size copy of the painting was
distributed to mothers after the service. If you were unable to attend Friday’s mass and would like a copy of the
poster, please send your son to Emma Donnellan’s office to collect one for you.
Year 7 Transition Survey
Students:
Recent surveys have revealed some interesting information.
The Year 7 Transition Survey always provides themes that
help direct future directions and this year is no different.
Without providing a comprehensive analysis at this time,
below are some point of interest.
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Parents:
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The top three reasons for parents sending their child to
the College included: strong discipline and pastoral care;
catering for all abilities; and academic success in the HSC.
There was a high satisfaction level regarding
their expectations of the College. Parents were
overwhelmingly positive about recommending the
College to prospective families.
Communication with families was identified as being very
effective.
Parents viewed the College as being faithful to the
Catholic Mission and Values.
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Teachers were identified as being experts in their areas of
specialisation.
52% of students complete 60 minutes or less of
homework each night.
Students feel safe at the College.
The role of Year 7 Tutor is critical in assisting students to
settle into the Middle School.
Last week we conducted an evaluation of the camps. In terms
of enjoyment the majority of Year 8 and 9 boys reported
positive responses. In terms of difficulty, the results for both
years indicated that the boys were definitely physically
challenged. It was pleasing to see the rating for food had a
marked improvement. Year 8 thought the length of camp was
‘just right’ though it would be fair to say that a high percent
of Year 9’s thought the time out was too long. The boys were
asked to write about their most and least favourite activity,
plus some deeper thoughts to broader questions, examples
below.
What did you learn about your friends and other boys around
you?
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I learnt what they are actually like in real life.
They had skills I just didn’t know about and they were
actually really approachable.
I learnt that my Tutor Group are a good bunch of guys
because I didn’t know them before.
Even though I did not like a person, I still have to interact
with them and put aside our differences so that we can
work as a team.
That Mr xxxxxx is a legend and we have a great Tutor
Group!
What did you learn about being in the bush ?
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That nature provides everything you need.
It can be difficult but also learnt what an enlightening
experience it can be.
That it is very different to normal life.
That we are very lucky in our everyday lives.
Lachlan Nesbitt
Lachlan Shepherd
Larkan Turner
Massimo Sussanna
Nicholas Iemma
Oskar Merrington
Patrick Nehrybecki
Phillip Calcagno
Rafe McMurdo
Robert Manu
Samuel Ruban
Scott Walters
Sebastian Jones
Thomas Edwards
Thomas O’Leary
Thomas Valentino
What did you learn about yourself?
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That I do like the outdoors and being with friends.
I might be too dependent on others.
I enjoy taking the lead.
How to do more without relying on parents.
When you are not afraid to try new things you will actually
have more fun.
Dates to Remember
Tuesday, 10 May to Thursday, 12 May
- NAPLAN Testing
Congratulations to the following Middle School students
who recently received Merit Certificates from their Student
Formation Leader.
Year 7 Bronze Awards
Aidan McKechnie
Arden Kalloghlian
Benjamin Marosa
Benjamin Osbon
Christopher Armenio
Daniel Bosnich
Daniel Chapman
Harrison Schaut
Hayden Williams
Jack Indersmith
Joel Piper
Jordan Kavallaris
Joseph Polidano
Joshua Sergeant
Jude Bowring
Jude Connolly
Kobe Fulton
Year 8 Bronze Awards
Year 9 Bronze Awards
Aidan Kavallaris
Anderson Gagen
Billy Barwell
Christian Murace
Connor Barry-Cotter
Dillon Pittar
Dominic Edgell
Fletcher Arrastia
Hunter Pola-Smith
Jack Valentino
Jacob Meacham
Jake Barnabas
Jake Osborne
Jay Sargent
Joseph Boffa
Joshua Simpson
Lucas Sieb
Marcus Hood
Niam Melville
Oliver Vitagliano
Oscar Lucius
Oscar Swift
Robbie Matthews-Lane
Rory Williams
Samuel Eckton
Solomon West
Toby Newey
Zac O’Gorman
Zachary Murphy
Zachary Smith
Chester Gould
Daniel Cooper
Joel Van Duyl
Nicholas Albertini
Oliver Irvin
Samuel Hickey
Stephen O’Connell
Thomas Latu
Warwick Hale
Peter Nolan
Dean of Middle School
from the Dean of Primary School...
SEA programme
Our SEA (Service Education Awareness) programme is
an important component of our Social Justice initiatives.
The College is very proud of the many boys who take up
opportunities to put themselves at the service of others. This
week I have included the correspondence from one mother
whose son is involved in an extremely worthwhile and helpful
initiative. Well done to Lachlan Golden for his involvement in
this project. Lachlan will receive his red SEA badge at the next
Primary Assembly.
Dear Mr Walsh
I just wanted to forward to you an email I received from the
Co-ordinators at South Curl Curl Surf Club in regards to Lachlan
and his participation with the Rippers (a special needs group)
which he has been helping out for his SEA Programme.
He waited until this term until you were back from leave to hand
his sheet in for his first 10 hours and has since done at least an
extra 10-15 hours of service which we haven’t signed off on. We
just thought you would like to know what a great program this is
and how he has embraced it!.
Reading
Over previous newsletters I have written about the importance
of reading and in particular the importance of providing
positive reading role models. I have previously included
strategies to help promote positive reading habits and this
week have included two more such strategies. Happy reading.
in most graphic novels provides a great source of reading
practice. The detailed and complex illustrations serve as a great
in-built support for boys to figure out the meaning of the text
and unknown words.
Many traditional print texts that boys love are now also
available as graphic novels, such as Emily Rodda’s Deltora
Quest. These provide a different and often more interesting
way to access the text.
2. Laugh and have fun
Boys love humour, and the plethora of humorous books that
are in print makes these a popular choice. By having fun with
books, we are encouraging boys to come back and read again
and again. Andy Griffiths is a celebrated Australian author and
his classic The Day My Bum Went Psycho is a perfect place to
start.
No put down
In my weekly lessons with the boys I have been stressing
the importance of being a ‘safe school’ which supports an
environment where there are no ‘put downs’. The major cause
of many disagreements or incidents of a physical nature is
because arguments have begun due to ‘put downs’ or name
calling. If we can apply a ‘no put down’ rule consistently and
teach social skills such as ‘respectful disagreeing’, then students
should feel safe and confident in coming to school each day.
1. Read different types of books
Prayers
Frequently, we get trapped into thinking that there are only
one or two types of books that children should be reading. The
first is usually picture books, which we then expect children to
grow out of as they progress towards reading novels. However,
these types of text don’t always engage young male readers.
Can you please continue to keep Liz Armenio’s mother and
her family in your prayers. Liz has been staying nightly with
her mother as she battles to overcome a serious illness. In Liz’s
absence, Sam Brisby will continue to take her class for the
remainder of this week.
When considering books to suggest to your boys, try to think
of a broad range of different types of texts. Comics, or graphic
novels as they are now frequently known, are engaging, fastpaced, detailed and are usually tailored to boys’ interests.
Traditionally, it has been considered that reading graphic
novels is a lesser form of reading, or the easy option that boys
often take. However, the large amount of reading required
Some of our Primary School boys with their mums at the Mother’s Day Mass
Terry Walsh
Dean of Primary School
CRANE
Lachlan Foster
Year 5
Jack Fraser
For his enthusiasm
and good
sportsmanship at
the Crane Soccer
Competition.
For showing
resilience and
maturity.
GOOLD
Jack Turner
For showing
‘Communitas’ through
the importance he
places on friendship.
Year 6
Lachlan Golden
For showing
dedication to
the College SEA
Programme.
HEAVEY
Sam Lowery
For displaying skill and
leadership whilst under
pressure on the rugby
field.
Year 7
Jesse Harte
For always being
supportive of his
peers.
HUTCHINSON
Tom Herbert
For giving up his free
time to support the
Salvation Army.
MURRAY
Kelvin Fong
Year 8
Patrick Burke
For showing support
and compassion for a
fellow student in his
time of need.
For being an
outstanding role model
for the Murray House.
REVILLE
Martino Pilu
For his admirable
approach to study and
his care of others.
Year 9
Levi Edkins
For always displaying
respect, consideration
and courtesy towards
others.
Mass of St Monica
Celebrating Mothers’ Day 2016
Thankyou to all those who contributed to a wonderful Mother Son
Eucharist for Years 5, 6 and 7 on Friday May 6: Greg Yeates and the
Maintenance Team; Lianne Williams and Support Staff; Penny Mason
and the Catering team for a delicious morning tea; the hardworking
P&F mothers for their support of the event; Emma Donnellan and
Ellis Kinnard, Joseph Montz, Amelia Granturco and Ben Marshall for
their musical leadership of our Junior Singers and Liturgy Band (Year
10 students Harry Barwell, Will Findlay, Callum Hulme and
Sam Rimmer).
Mothers were gifted with a significant religious image, Madonna
of the Streets, organised by Tim Cleary. The image had great
significance to Tim’s mother, who passed away last year.
PENTECOST
SUNDAY
May 15:
Have Courage!
The first disciples had
real reasons to be afraid.
Jesus had been arrested
and crucified. They were
hiding in a locked room, wondering if they would be next. Then,
suddenly, Jesus came and stood in their midst. They thought
they were seeing a ghost. But Jesus’ first words to them were
“Peace be with you” and “Don’t be afraid.” He then breathed his
Holy Spirit into them. They went from terror to joy, and they were
empowered to take the Gospel to the ends of the earth.
Fr John Frauenfelder’s Words of Wisdom
St Augustine’s
Prayer to the Holy Spirit
Breathe in me, O Holy Spirit,
that my thoughts may all be holy.
Act in me, O Holy Spirit,
that my work, too, may be holy.
Draw my heart, O Holy Spirit,
that I love but what is holy.
Strengthen me, O Holy Spirit,
to defend all that is holy.
Guard me, then, O Holy Spirit,
that I always may be holy.
Amen.
Back to SaintS Day… proudly supporting White Ribbon
St Augustine’s College v Kinross Wolaroi
Saturday 21May
White Ribbon is Australia’s only national, male led Campaign to end men’s violence against women.
Their vision is for all women to live in safety free from all forms of men’s violence and their mission
making women’s safety a man’s issue too. St Augustine’s College have aligned with White Ribbon for their annual ‘Back to Saints Rugby Day’. All
Rugby players are being asked to have purchase black socks with the White Ribbon logo to wear on
the day. These can be purchased for $10 from Miss Donnellan in the Mission Office from Monday May
16. All money raised will be donated to White Ribbon Australia. Canterbury Clothing have generously
donated custom designed jerseys for the 1st XV.
This year the College’s prefect motto is ‘Men of Honour’ RESPECT YOURSELF, RESPECT HER, RESPECT
HIM. This motto fits perfectly with White Ribbons message of the importance of building healthy
relationships with all we encounter.
Nelson Mandela’s Inaugural Address as President of
South Africa (10 May 1994)
Excerpt of the speech given by Nelson Mandela,
South Africa’s first Black president, on the
occasion of his 1994 inauguration ceremony.
“The time for the healing of the wounds has come. The
moment to bridge the chasms that divide us has come.
The time to build is upon us. We have, at last, achieved our
political emancipation. We pledge ourselves to liberate
all our people from the continuing bondage of poverty,
deprivation, suffering, gender and other discrimination.
We succeeded to take our last steps to freedom in
conditions of relative peace. We commit ourselves to the
construction of a complete, just and lasting peace. We have
triumphed in the effort to implant hope in the breasts of
the millions of our people. We enter into a covenant that we
shall build the society in which all South Africans, both black
and white, will be able to walk tall, without any fear in their
hearts, assured of their inalienable right to human dignity a rainbow nation at peace with itself and the world.”
Kate Donnellan
SEA Programme Coordinator
1956 - 2016
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...commitment to our boys
Parents of Past Students
Last Friday we were delighted to welcome back to the College a number of our Past Parents at the Mother’s Day
Mass of St Monica. Following the Mass our special guests joined our current parents at morning tea, toured the
College’s new buildings and then met up later for lunch.
Back to Saints Rugby Day
Saturday 21 May, Pittwater Rugby Park, 12noon-3pm
All Old Boys are invited to attend the Back to Saints Rugby Day when the College hosts Kinross Wolaroi at
Pittwater Rugby Park in Round 3 of the ISA rugby competition. Come along and catch up with other Old Boys
and enjoy a relaxing afternoon supporting the College rugby teams. Complimentary footy food lunch vouchers
available on arrival. The College Rugby community will also be supporting the charity White Ribbon on the day.
PLEASE NOTE: Kick off time for the College 1st XV is now 1.30pm NOT 3.00pm
Engineering Career Networking Event
Monday 27 June at the College, 6.30pm-8.30pm
The Foundation and SAOBA are hosting a Career Networking event for all Old Boys and current senior students who
are interested in a career in the engineering industry. The event will be held on Monday 27 June at the College from
6.30-8.30pm. This is a not to be missed opportunity to meet others in the industry and be guided by engineering
professionals in career development. The event will feature an experienced panel of engineering specialists drawn
from our extensive and successful Old Boy community. They include: Tim Hogan (Class of 1965), Len Daly (Class of
1970), Luke Murphy (Class of 1981), Nick Cerneaz (Class of 1984) and Adam Lovell (Class of 1987)
Open to all Old Boys – engineering graduates, university students as well as current senior students. For all
enquiries please contact Rod Loneragan [email protected]
For all St Augustine’s College Foundation enquiries please do not hesitate to contact:
Rod Loneragan
Head of College Foundation
Julie Myers
Foundation & Marketing Assistant
[email protected] [email protected]
Tel: 9938 8292Tel: 9938 8269
STUDY SKILLS &
How to Have a Good Day - Starting Your Day Well
I believe we have all had an experience like this…
You wake up tired, reluctant to get out of bed, not looking forward to the day.
The problem with waking up this way is that it’s hard to turn around. If you are lazy or haphazard in your actions
during the first hour after you wake up, you tend to have a fairly lazy and unfocused day.
Starting your day well is the single most important thing you can do to start your day. The first hour is what gives
your day direction.
If you strive to make that first hour optimally productive, the rest of the day tends to follow suit.
Start Here.
To ensure you start your mornings well you need to make sure you have a night-time and wake-up routine.
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3.
4.
Set Your Intentions Before Bed: consciously decide every night to create a positive expectation for the next
morning.
Move Your Alarm Clock Across The Room: so you have to get up to turn it off.
Brush Your Teeth: when you wake up and splash water on your face.
Drink a Full Glass of Water: to hydrate yourself after several hours without water.
“The Miracle Morning” is a book written by Hal Elrod and he speaks about starting your morning with “Life Savers”.
I describe the activities below. My suggestion is to add some of these to your morning routine or come up with your
own activities for a positive start to the morning.
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Silence can be meditation, mindfulness, prayer etc.
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Affirmation can be a word you use that reminds you of who you are and how to be.
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Visualisation is an intention (directing your focus) on how you want your day to be.
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Exercise can be a short walk or stretching or going for a run (exercise is a great thing to do in the morning).
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Reading something that is positive and enjoyable. What you read “resonates” with you. It gets you thinking
and expanding “beyond yourself”.
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Scribe is about journaling. Writing in your journal about your day gives you insight and clarity about issues. It
also helps you realise what’s working and how far you have come.
Create Your Miracle Morning
List in order the things you will do to start your day well in the first hour of the morning.
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5.
To access two free modules of the Online Wellbeing Resource go to
http://humanconnections.com.au/human-connections-freebies/
Rocky Biasi is a counsellor and educational consultant. He offers teacher
professional development training and runs student well-being sessions.
For more information and to contact Rocky go to www.humanconnections.com.au
Uncovering complexity and going beyond the surface of learning
The importance of curiosity and questioning in propelling learning is easily seen in our experience as learners. We
know that when our curiosity is sparked and we have a desire to know and learn something, our engagement is
heightened. Questions are an ongoing part of developing understanding. The questions we ask at the outset of a
learning journey change, morph, and develop as the journey moves forward. The new questions that arise throughout,
reflect a student’s level of understanding. The depth and our ability to go below the surface of learning is a vital part of
our ongoing development of understanding.
Making Thinking Visible: 10 Apps for Parents
App #1.
What Questions Did You Ask Today?
Our questions drive us as learners. When Isidor Rabi won the Nobel
Prize in Physics, he was asked, ‘’Why did you become a scientist, rather
than a doctor or lawyer or businessman, like the other immigrant kids
in your neighbourhood?’’ He replied, ‘’My mother made me a scientist
without ever intending it. Every other Jewish mother in Brooklyn would
ask her child after school: ‘So, did you learn anything today?’ But not
my mother. She always asked me a different question. ‘Izzy,’ she would
say, ‘Did you ask a good question today?’ That difference, asking good
questions, made me become a scientist!’’
Questioning develops a deeper understanding. What question will you
ask your son today?
Kylie Bowra
Learning Innovator
Weekly Careers News updates are now
available via the College ATLAS page.
Information related to university, TAFE, private colleges,
cadetships, scholarships, gap years and employment
opportunities are included. Senior Students are direct
messaged a copy of each week’s Career News.
Enquiries: Paul McAlinden
[email protected]
NB:
If you have recently changed
your home address or contact details
please notify our College Registrar,
Philippa Sherwood at
[email protected]
to ensure that your details are
updated in our College database.
Canteen Roster Term 2, 2016
Thursday
Friday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
12/5/16
13/5/16
16/5/16
17/5/16
18/5/16
Liz Painter
Michelle Hickey
Toa Manu
Veronica Castro
Sharon Porter
Jo Nesbitt
Felicity Douglas
Geraldine Woo
HELP
Sharna Mulcahy
Sonia Kervic
Ann Cassazza
NEEDED
Sandra Toole
PLEASE
Tania Fraser
Dear Parents
As we are drawing closer to colder weather,
we will transition to our new Winter Menu.
We will be adding some yummy hot specials
on Wednesday. Today, we have introduced
Beef Goulash with Mashed Potato. Stay
tuned for more details of our weekly
Wednesday specials. Please take note that
as of next week, Butter Chicken will be
available on Friday instead of Wednesday.
The SaintsCard cashless system has been
available for some time. We thank parents
for using the SaintsCard via the College
ATLAS site. The card has made ordering
and purchasing at the Canteen a safe, fast
and streamlined process. Unfortunately,
some students are not using the process
correctly and have approached the College
Finance Office requesting a conversion of
cash to their SaintsCard. As a reminder,
funds may be added to an account online
on ATLAS. Please note, future requests for
conversion of cash will receive a polite
refusal from the Finance Office.
If you are unable to make your rostered
time, please contact me so that I can make
alternative arrangements. If you have a few
hours spare or have friends who would like
to join you on the canteen roster, please
contact me.
NOTE: To all volunteers, due to WH&S
regulations please wear closed shoes,
ie. No thongs or sandals are allowed.
Annabel Nelson
Canteen Co-Ordinator
T: 91269904 M: 0414638395
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P&F President’s Report
I hope for all of the mothers reading that your son’s
appropriately spoilt you on Mother’s Day. Within the school
community we held our Mother’s Day Mass and Morning
Tea last Friday for the mothers of boys in Years 5, 6 & 7. This
is always a special occasion and many times mothers have
spoken to me about the connection this builds with their sons
and the school. I would like to thank all the volunteers in both
the parent community and the school community for the
assistance provided in making this happen.
Last week we also held our P&F meeting for Term 2. This was
an interesting and informative meeting in which we discussed
a number of matters impacting on the school community. For
those not able to attend last week I encourage you to come to
next term’s meeting.
This week we are in the middle of the College’s Music Festival
which provides an exciting showcase of talent in the school.
I have attended some of these sessions and as always have
been impressed with the quality of the performances. I
encourage all in the community to come and be amazed
at the skill of the boys. There is still opportunity to see this
through the events occurring in the second half of the week as
part of this programme. (Details in Tolle Lege).
For those parents with boys in Years 9, 10 & 11 we are also
heading into mid course or mid-year exams at the end of the
month. This can be a stressful time for all involved both the
boys and the parents (through transferred stress). I encourage
you to monitor your boy’s activities and focus over the coming
weeks and where possible provide them with encouragement
and assistance. For Year 9 boys this may well be their first
exposure to serious exams and in Year 11 I am certainly seeing
a step up in the demands of the boys.
Craig Jackson
P&F President
P&F Class Parent and Year
Group Representatives
Year 11 Group Representative Needed
We are currently looking for a Year Group Representative for
Year 11. This role is a great way to get to know more parents
in your son’s year and to become more involved with the
College community.
As it is important to have Year 11 represented, we ask that any
parent who is interested in volunteering or would like to know
more about being a Class Parent to please contact Fran Boag
at [email protected]
Upcoming P&F and Parents Activities Dates:
DATE
EVENT
INVOLVEMENT
Wednesday
11 May
9:30 am
Year 12 Morning Tea
for Parents of
Year 12 at Pilu,
Freshwater
Please RSVP
Marilyn
Annecchini on
marilyn@pilu.
com.au
Sunday
15 May
2 pm
Year 7 Family
Picnic at Bilarong
Reserve –
Narrabeen
Lagoon
Please RSVP
Emma Seward on
emma_seward@
yahoo.com.au
Thursday
19 May
6:30 pm
Class 5K - Casual
Parent’s Night for
Class 5K at Manly
Wharf Bar
Please RSVP
Jo Pfafflin on
joeytom16@
hotmail.com
Thursday
26 May
9:30 am
Classes 6A
and 6C - Mums
Coffee /Brunch
for Classes 6A
and 6C at the
Boathouse Shelly
Beach
Please RSVP
Angela Kelaher on
kelaherangela@
gmail.com
Thursday
26 May
7:30 pm
Class 8.3 Parents Dinner
for Tutor Group
8.3 at Aubergine,
Dee Why
Please RSVP Vib
Till on v.till@
elanco.com
Sunday 5
June
2:30 pm
Class 5H - Father
and Son Laser
Tag for Tutor
Group 5H at
Collaroy Centre
Please RSVP
Sharna Mulcahy
on mulcahy1@
bigpond.net.au
Upcoming events
P&F Meetings
If you have an item, question, suggestion for an information
topic for our P&F meetings please email Craig Jackson at
[email protected].
The schedule of P&F meetings for the rest of the year
are as follows:
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Term 3 – 10 August 2016
Term 4 (and AGM) – 9 November 2016
Each meeting starts at 7pm, wine and cheese provided. Please
see Tolle Lege for more details closer to the meeting.
ACADEMIC SUPPORT FOR STUDENT
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, until 6:00pm for students in Years 10 - 12 on Monday to Thursday
and until 7:30pm on Monday and Wednesday only for Year 12 students. We are fortunate to have a number of
recent past scholars from the College, including Jordan Candido and Nicholas Chivers, 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 MATHS HELP
ARC LANGUAGES HELP
DAY
TEACHER
Mon
Anna Harmer and Dave Gale
Tue 1
Carly Townsend
Thurs
Anna Hayes
DAY
TEACHER
Wed
Aaron McLuckie Japanese Senior/
Chinese Junior
ARC SCIENCE HELP
ARC ENGLISH HELP
DAY
TEACHER
7 - 10
TEACHER
11 - 12
Mon
Candice Green
Kirsty Begg
Tues
Tate Williams
Kirsty Begg
Tate Williams
Wed
Thurs
Ilona Welch
DAY
TEACHER
Thurs
Graham Bruce Science/Physics
Thurs
Sean McLean Science/Biology
ARC STUDY SUPPORT YEARS 7 – 9
Kirsty Begg
DAY
TEACHER
Kirsty Begg
Candice Green
Ilona Welch
Mon
Adam Evans
Wed
Adam Evans
ARC STUDY SUPPORT YEARS 10 – 12
ARC RELIGIOUS EDUCATION HELP
DAY
TEACHER
DAY
TEACHER
Wed
Tricia Briggs
Mon
Madeleine Conlon also Humanities
Thurs
Tricia Briggs
ARC GEOGRAPHY HELP
DAY
TEACHER
Tue
Amanda Neilsen
Vicki Lewis
Library & Information Services
Co-ordinator
Invites our community to
Music Festival
Week
May 9 - 13, 2016
Battle of the Bands (RITQ)
Solo Recitals
Composition Competition
Monday - Friday is "Rock in the Quad"
Held at lunchtime in the Lecceto Quadrangle
Monday - Wednesday Evening 9 - 11 May:
All Solo recitals are held in the Lecceto Arts Centre 6:30pm
Thursday Evening 12 May:
Showcase Concert (all the winners from the week)
held in the Lecceto Arts Centre 6:30pm
Friday Evening 13 May:
Old Boys Reunion Concert held in the Lecceto Arts Centre 7:00pm
ST AUGUSTINE’S COLLEGE
MUSIC FESTIVAL
The Music Festival has been running for three days already
and we’ve seen some great performances. Tonight
(Wednesday) we have the final round of solo recitals,
and tomorrow we will see the final Rock in the Quad
performances. Thursday night we will showcase all the
winners of the week’s activities at the Music Festival Gala
Concert (7pm) and on Friday night we have a very special
concert featuring some of the great musical talent from
recent years as the Old Boys come back to perform for one
night at the Generations Concert (7pm).
SENIOR CHOIR
After the huge success of the 60th Anniversary Choir and
the College Musical, In the Heights, Senior Choir is returning
to the College.
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Senior Choir resumes in Term 2 Tuesday mornings 7.458.30am in the auditorium.
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Sacred and Secular music, contemporary and
traditional.
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Group will harmonise and develop musical literacy.
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Open to Yrs 8-12 for students with a love of singing and
who like achieving personal bests!
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Learn to read music or read it better!
GENERATIONS CONCERT
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Let’s keep the energy of singing alive at Saints!!
As part of the celebrations of our 60th Anniversary, we have
pulled together some of our finest musicians in recent years
to perform for one night only. Entry is free, but you will
need to book seats in order to be admitted. Spaces will fill
fast so Book Now.
In addition to this there is also a Singing Group on
Thursdays at lunchtime in the Auditorium.
THEATRESPORTS
Theatresports commences this week. Classes will be
housed in the Drama studio in Old School. (OS1.3)
This year, we offer two afternoons of Theatresports.
• Senior Theatresports (Years 9, 10 , 11 & 12)
Tuesday afternoons 3.45pm – 5pm.
• Junior Theatresports (Years 5, 6, 7 & 8)
Wednesday afternoons 3.45pm – 5pm.
Places are limited to 20 students on any given afternoon.
To enrol please contact Owen Vale via Seqta direct
message, email, or in the Drama Staffroom (In Old School).
Alternatively, you can enrol on either afternoon.
NEW SAX PLAYERS WANTED
We are searching for saxophone players interested in
playing in the Stage Band Programme. Amelia Granturco,
Conductor of Stage Band 3 wants any boy that plays
saxophone to join her group of young musicians wanting
to learn jazz, rock and blues. Please note, all students are
required to read music to be in the bands.
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Songs of praise and worship in 30 minutes!
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Come along to learn some easy tunes and create
amazing harmonies. EXCITING NEW GROUP FOR
DRUMMERS
We are looking for all the keen young drummers,
percussionists and drummer wannabes from years 5-8.
Everybody has heard the Drum Line play, unfortunately,
numbers are limited for that group, and junior drummers
find this music difficult. Because of this we are trialling
a new group (depending on numbers) made up of all
the boys who wanted to join the Drum Line. If you are
interested in being part of this, please contact Joseph
Montz. Rehearsals are held Friday lunchtimes in L1.1
(Music Ensemble Room).
JUNIOR CHOIR
All boys from Year 5-7 are invited to sing with the College’s
new Junior Choir on Thursday mornings before school.
TERM 2 MUSIC REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:
DAY
TIME
ENSEMBLE
AGE
VENUE
STAFF
MONDAY
7:15-8:30am
Stage Band 2
Open
ENS
Openshaw
MONDAY
7:15-8:30am
Stage Band 3
Primary School
AUD
Granturco
MONDAY
Lunchtime
Bass Guitar Ensemble
Open
ENS
Jason Smith
TUESDAY
7:30-8:30am
Middle School Concert Band
Middle School
BRIMSON
Montz/Granturco
TUESDAY
Lunchtime
The Drum Line
Open
ENS
Montz
TUESDAY
Lunchtime
Senior School Choir
Senior School
AUD
Marshall
WEDNESDAY
7:15-8:30am
Stage Band 1
Open
AUD
Montz
WEDNESDAY
7:15-8:30am
Primary School Concert Band
Primary School
ENS
Openshaw/Granturco
WEDNESDAY
Lunchtime
Brass Ensemble
Open
ENS
LING
THURSDAY
7:30-8:30am
Senior School Concert Band
Senior School
BRIMSON
Montz/Openshaw
THURSDAY
7:30-8:30am
Primary School Choir
Primary School
AUD
Granturco
THURSDAY
Lunchtime
Liturgy Singers
Open
AUD
Marshall
FRIDAY
7:30-8:30am
Jazz Ensemble
Open
ENS
Openshaw
FRIDAY
Lunchtime
Junior Percussion
Yrs 5-9
ENS
Michael Sparks
FRIDAY
Lunchtime
Guitar Ensemble
Open
ENS
Montz
WANT TO START LEARNING AN INSTRUMENT?
If you would like to start learning an instrument, the College provides several instrumental tutors. Please enrol by
contacting Lynne Papahatzis.
PRACTICE PARTS
This DropBox folder has been created to store practice music for all bands. We are slowly adding pieces into it. Each
PDF file contains all of the music for each instrument. Just scroll down to your instrument and print.
INSTRUMENT DONATIONS
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. It’s probably salvageable. We’ll fix it up and find it a great new home! If you
have an instrument lying around unused, please contact Joseph Montz.
Joseph Montz
Performing Arts Co-ordinator
Swimming
NSW ALL Schools swimming championships 2016
12 Saint Augustine’s swimmers headed out to SPOAC at Homebush
on Friday 6th May for the NSW All schools swimming. This was a state
wide swim meet where our boys swam for the NSWCIS (Combined
Independent Schools) against other Catholic schools, state schools
and GPS schools.
All students swam their best and performed very well. Nicholas
Jennens was our stand out individual swimmer, gaining the
following outstanding results:
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1st 15 – 16 yrs 200m freestyle
2nd 15 yrs 50m butterfly
2nd 15 years 100m freestyle
2nd 15-16yrs 100m butterfly
3rd 15-16 yrs 200m butterfly
3rd 15-16 yrs 200m Individual medley
Our relay teams did us proud, with the following results: Junior freestyle relay (Harrison Crowley, Declan King, Luca
Doorbar-Baptist and Tyson Bujak- Upton) came 3rd
Team
11 Gold
11 Green
11Red
12 Gold
12 Green
12 Red
13 Gold
13 Green
13 Red
13 White
14 Gold
14 Green
14 Red
14 White
15 Gold
15 Green
15 Red
16 Gold
16 Green
3rd XV
2nd XV
1st XV
Warringah
Rugby Matches Saturday 14th May 2016
IPSHA (11 & 12yrs) Round 3
ISA (13-Opens) Round 2
Opposition
Riverview
Riverview
Riverview
Riverview
Riverview
Riverview
St Patrick’s College
St Patrick’s College
St Patrick’s College
St Patrick’s College
St Patrick’s College
St Patrick’s College
Oxley College
St Patrick’s College
St Patrick’s College
St Patrick’s College
St Patrick’s College
St Patrick’s College
St Patrick’s College
St Patrick’s College
St Patrick’s College
St Patrick’s College
Women’s Team
Time
9:30am
8:45am
8.00am
9:30am
8:45am
8.00am
9:30am
8:30am
10:30am
11:30am
9:00am
10:30am
11:30am
10:30am
10:00am
1:30pm
12:30pm
12:00pm
11:00am
1:00pm
2:00pm
3:15pm
11:30am
Ground
Pittwater Park 3
Pittwater Park 3
Pittwater Park 3
Pittwater Park 4
Pittwater Park 4
Pittwater Park 4
Pittwater Park 2
Pittwater Park 2
Pittwater Park 3
Pittwater Park 3
Pittwater Park 1
Pittwater Park 2
Pittwater Park 4
Pittwater Park 4
Pittwater Park 1
Pittwater Park 2
Pittwater Park 2
Pittwater Park 1
Pittwater Park 1
Pittwater Park 1
Pittwater Park 1
Pittwater Park 1
Pittwater Park 2
Ground Locations:
Pittwater Rugby Park 1 & 2, entrance off Pittwater Road via Walsh Street Warriewood
Pittwater Rugby Park 3 & 4, back fields, eastern side of main oval.
Rugby – Saturday 28 May (St Gregory’s Campbelltown)
As you are aware St Pius X College and St Gregory’s College have combined in the ISA Competition. This will mean that our
away games will be split between the two schools. On May 28 the following SAC Rugby Teams will be playing at
St Gregory’s College Campbelltown (game times to be advised):
1st XV / 3rdXV / 16 Green / 15 Gold / 15 Red
We will provide a bus to transport students to St Gregory’s Campbelltown on May 28. Please email the Sports department on
[email protected] if your son will be travelling to St Gregory’s College via the bus provided before Wednesday
May 18. If your son travels via this bus, he may be required to arrive before his scheduled game and/or wait after his game.
Note if your son’s team isn’t listed above he will be playing at St Pius X College grounds and will make his own way to his
scheduled game.
SNOW sports
SKIERS and BOARDERS - INTERSCHOOLS SNOWSPORTS
For all the snow skier and boarding enthusiasts out
there, this is your chance to compete and represent
your school, plus have some fun with your classmates.
In the mid-year holiday break, the Regional NSW
Interschools Snowsports Championships will be held at
Thredbo in the Snowy Mountains, from 6th-9th July.
Although this is a competition and can lead to state and
national titles, it is open for all with an emphasis on
fun. State titles are also at Thredbo from 24-28 August,
Nationals in 2016 are at Perisher from 7-11 September.
Students are encouraged to form teams of 3 or 4 to
race in their division in events such as alpine,
skier/boarder cross, moguls and cross country.
Last year St Augustine’s entered a team of 24 with 7 making
state titles and 4 qualifying for nationals. 2016 is the 4th year
St.Augustines have entered a team and the results are
improving every year.
This year we’re looking to increase the level of participation.
Whilst the college is endorsing student participation in this
event, all entrants will be required to organise their own
accommodation, transportation and equipment for the races.
It is recommended therefore for those students that
have skied or boarded before and are of at least an
intermediate to advanced level, and those that
usually travel to the snow to ski or board with their
family or friends
For more detailed information, click on the link
below. If you are interested in competing and have
any queries, please contact Sean Gartner
([email protected]), who as a parent is the
St Augustine’s Snowsports Co-ordinator managing
the team.
nswinterschools.com.au
Outstanding Achievements
Congratulations to Edward Sproule who has been selected in the NSW 14s Water Polo team to tour New Zealand in the July
school holidays. Best of luck Edward.
Congratulations also to Max Mahon who represented NSW in the Australian Junior Athletics Championships in Perth. He
competed in the 2000m steeplechase which was a remarkable achievement. Well done Max.
2016 Captain of Rugby – John Hopoate
This student has played Rugby since he joined the College as a Yr7 student in 2010. As a junior player he has always been selected
in the Gold teams as a hardworking and talented centre. His talents have also been recognised by the representative selectors,
where he was selected for the NSW teams in the 16yrs and for ISA. Furthermore he has been a member of the 1st XV for the past 2
seasons where he has displayed great skill and sportsmanship he is a worthy candidate of Captain of Rugby and we look forward
to his leadership throughout the season.
2016 Captain of Football - Ryan Mclean
This student has played Football since he joined the College as a Year 5 student in 2009. As a junior player he has always been
selected in the Division 1 teams as a strong central midfielder and talented Goal keeper. He was also part of the 2014 Football
Tour to Spain and the UK where he really started to develop and impress as a leader. He has been a member of the College 1st XI
for the past two seasons where he has displayed great sportsmanship and real leadership qualities. He is a worthy candidate of
Captain of Football and we look forward to his leadership throughout the season.
Intermediate freestyle relay ( Andrew Newling, Matthew
Melhuish, Harry Chilcott and Nicholas Jennens) came 2nd
Intermediate medley relay (Nicholas Jennens, Andrew Newling,
Matthew Melhuish and Harry Chilcott) came 3rd
Our All Age freestyle relay (Isaac Crews, Thomas Kerr, Tyson
Bujak-Upton, Nicholas Jennens, Andrew Newling and Daniel
Ferreira) came 2nd
John Papahatzis
Head of Sport & Co-curricular
Water Polo
Open
The open water polo competition is now past the half way
point, with two of our three teams in strong contention for
their respective semi-finals.
Junior (Year 7)
I will be conducting trials towards the end of May. Parents
and boys will be advised by e-mail.
Congratulations Edward Sproule (Year 8)
Intermediate
Ed has been selected in the New South Wales 14s Water Polo
team to tour New Zealand during the July school holidays.
Congratulations Ed on this achievement.
Intermediate water polo commenced at the start of this team,
with all teams recording wins in the first week.
Paul Hull
TiC Water Polo
CRICKET
CRICKET PRESENTATION NIGHT
Reminder to all players and parents that the Cricket
Presentation Night will be held on Tuesday 17th May 2016,
7:00pm in the Brimson Centre. All players are expected to
attend this event in full College winter uniform.
There will be a raffle on the night with some great cricket
prizes up for grabs and we will also be collecting pre-loved
cricket gear to send over to our friends in Sri Lanka. If you
have any whites or other cricket gear (bats, pads, helmets
etc) that is still in good condition but maybe now too small
for you, please bring it along on the night and I will arrange
it to be sent over in the next few weeks.
James Scholtens
TiC Cricket
[email protected]
Manly Warringah Basketball
Coaches & Managers WANTED
If you can assist in coaching or managing your son’s team
please contact Kate Donnellan:
[email protected]
Kate Donnellan
TiC Manly Warringah Basketball