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Term 1 Volume 4 25 February 2015 College Newsletter from the Principal... Dear Members of the College community COLLEGE OPEN DAY – FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2015 Our Open Day will be held on Friday, March 13 commencing at 4.30pm with all families warmly invited. Please help spread the word so that the wider community can visit the College and view our state of the art facilities and our Clancy Project plans for our current building works. ENROLMENTS – YEARS 5 & 7, 2017 The enrolment deadline for Years 5 and 7, 2017 is March 27, 2015. Early interviews will be held for siblings prior to this date. A reminder to current parents who wish to enrol their son in Years 5 and 7 in 2017, please ensure an enrolment application for your son is submitted by the deadline. Any enquiries regarding enrolments, please contact College Registrar, Philippa Sherwood on [email protected] LENT, EASTER AND THE ANZAC SPIRIT This year Australians will celebrate one of the most significant events in Australia’s history, i.e. the 100th anniversary of the ANZACS. At yesterday’s College assembly, I reminded the boys of the supreme sacrifice of the101, 000 Australian men and women who died in all wars so that we can enjoy the freedom we have today. The ANZAC banners displayed around the College are a sign of the deep reality of ANZAC. At the beginning of the school year, all staff and students were given an ANZAC pin to wear which is in the shape of the well-known Australian ‘slouch hat’. At our ANZAC Ceremony to be held on Friday, April 24, we will also present the boys with an ANZAC commemorative coin. In remembering the ANZAC spirit, it is fitting to reflect during the Lenten season on the connection between the suffering and death of our service men and women in war, and the meaning of the death and resurrection of Jesus. This year the Student Leadership theme is Random Acts of Kindness. I encouraged the boys to reflect on the wonderful examples of the story of the Good Samaritan and of the courageous Australian hero, Jack Simpson Kilpatrick, and his donkey, who rescued 300 wounded soldiers from the notorious Monash Valley. Lent calls us to reflect on life, giving, sacrifice and new life. It is a time to have more compassion for the poor, for the lonely, for the broken and for the lost. Through our unplanned random acts of kindness let us reach out to them with generosity, with compassion and with genuine and life-giving love. This is the real aim of the Lenten journey. Let us support one another along the way. It was Jesus who said “There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends” John 15:13 STUDENT APPOINTMENTS During Tuesday’s assembly, Matthew Hutchison and I appointed the following senior students as Captains of their respective sport and co-curricular. From Left to Right: Matthew Armstrong (Captain of Debating), Charlie Sundborn (Captain of Music) and Evan Stratton (Captain of Swimming). Congratulations to Matthew, Charlie and Evan on these well deserved appointments. We look forward to their contribution and leadership throughout the year ahead. INVITATION TO HEAR BISHOP DAVID WALKER DISCUSS THE CONFESSIONS OF ST AUGUSTINE Bishop David Walker will be presenting an overview of the book, The Confessions of St Augustine, at the Parish Centre at Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish in Forestville. This classic autobiography tells the story of this famous saint’s journey from his sinful youth to Christian conversion under the influence of St Ambrose. Augustine writes as a common man about his struggles and he is one of the most influential Fathers of the early Church. The programme will be from 7.00pm to 8.30pm over four Thursdays, March 5, 12, 19 and 26 in the Parish Centre at OLGC. Refreshments will be provided. Please register for this programme by contacting Di in the OLGC Parish Office on 9451 5097 or email [email protected]. Prayers Please continue to keep Timothy Pickering (brother of staff member Deryck Pickering), Brendan Cleary, Helen Anglicas and Tony McIntyre (grandfather of William McIntyre in Year 8) in your thoughts and prayers. RIP Please keep the Pola-Smith family in your prayers (Bailey Year 11, Logan Year 9 and Hunter Year 7) on the death of their grandfather. May the Lord welcome him into his kingdom of peace. Reflection As we try to give more time to prayer during this Lent, let us ensure that Jesus remains at the centre of our hearts. We can meet him in quiet contemplation and prayer, in the Sacraments of Reconciliation and the Eucharist and to re-commit ourselves to attend Mass during the Season of Lent and in preparation for the celebration of Easter. “God, heavenly Father, Look upon me and hear my prayer during this holy season of Lent. By the good works you inspire, help me to be disciplined and to be renewed in spirit. Keep me from sin and help me to live by your commandment of love Amen”. Tim Cleary Principal From the Head of School... Rituals are central to our faith We are about to celebrate the second Sunday of Lent. The word ‘Lent’ means lengthen and refers to the season when daylight hours become longer in the Northern Hemisphere. There Lent heralds the arrival of spring. It celebrates life emerging from darkness. In the Southern Hemisphere, Lent marks the beginning of Autumn. It is the season where the trees lose their leaves and begin to plant roots deep in the soil. During Lent, we too, are encouraged to let go of unnecessary layers and look deeply into our hearts for what sustains us. It is a time to look beyond ‘what I can give up’ but rather to see ‘what I can be’. It requires us to look more deeply into ourselves and our own practices to help us love and serve God, and others, better. A Lenten Prayer adapted from St Ambrose who had a significant role in Augustine’s conversion to Catholicism: This Lent – let your door stand open to receive Christ, unlock your soul to him offer him welcome in your mind and then you will see the riches of simplicity, the treasures of peace, and the joy of grace. Conscious commitment to the important By this time of year, students should be well and truly immersed into a structured study routine. I would, however, be ‘sticking my head in the sand’ if I believed all students were working at their capacity, using time wisely and being productive in their studies. All of us are tired of reading articles about time management. Often they include long lists of how to be more effective with your time. They promise ‘7 simple steps to better time management’. They give suggestions about how to suck more out of our allocated 24 hours. Whilst these guidelines make sense to all students, many struggle with implementation. In attempting to give a more concise message, I believe time management is simply to know your priorities. That’s it! Nothing more. Once boys have their priorities in order, they can easily allocate their time around them. If priorities are not clear, then the important things can be left undone or half-done. Stephen Covey, co-author of First Things First agrees and says, “Anything less than a conscious commitment to the important, is an unconscious commitment to the unimportant”. I saw a fellow at a cricket game recently wearing a tee shirt with an upside down tick and ‘Just Stop It’ insignia. Funny, yes, but also very true. If you want your son to improve his time management, then make sure he stops doing what he was doing wrong last year. If he does not change, then expect more of the same. The problem facing teenage boys is the choices before them are all good ones. Recently I interviewed a student who had underperformed in his studies last year. I asked him to write down all the things he had done last year. The list was extensive including working two jobs, being involved in a band, working in a drama production, leading a children’s community group, playing representative football and surfing. We filled a A4 page. Little wonder he struggled in some subjects and became quite ill by the end of the year. He is a delightful student. He is admired by all, is sociable, friendly and very reliable. Sadly, he had not learnt how to say ‘no’. I think he was a bit shocked to see the evidence in front of him when the list began to fill the page. Sometimes busyness can be a wonderful excuse for not doing the things that need to be done. Success in studies is about ‘striking a balance’ between the many commitments boys must juggle each day. There is a need to actively include ‘me’ time, just as important is the time for work and helping others. It has been said, ‘time heals all wounds.’ I do not always agree as wounds remain. One of the characters in a Dr Seuss book sums up the world of some of our boys, ‘How did it get so late so soon? ‘ The establishment time of year has well and truly passed. If structured study routines are still a promise yet to be fulfilled, it is time for parents to sit with their son to ensure priorities are in order. Congratulations Congratulations to the 1st IV Rowing crew following their victory at the Riverview Gold Cup Regatta last weekend. The crew led by Australian representative, Zac Von Appen (Year 12), and three Year 10 students: Peter Brongo, Felix Daddo and Daniel Samus, with coxswain, Montgomery Ravenscroft (Year 8), performed above expectations competing against crews essentially made up of only Year 12 students. Furthermore, the three Year 10 crew members competed in the Year 10 Eight Final 20 minutes prior to their victory race in the 1st IV; a remarkable achievement! Matthew Hutchison Head of School from the Dean of Middle School... Last week’s Ash Wednesday Liturgy, marking the beginning of Lent, was an outstanding example of reverence, respect and genuine spirituality. The service was excellently led by Year 9 students and we emphasised that now is a time to explore the interior, to reflect on our actions, words and intentions and attempt to change where necessary and possible. Perhaps abstaining from something may help find better meaning to this exploration of the interior. The liturgy also touched on the meaning of the ashes – that our earthly life is finite and the importance of humility in our Catholic lives. I encourage families to continue this discussion with the boys over the Lenten period. Each Friday Week 2 the Middle School will be gathering for an extended pastoral care session. These sessions may run as a whole Year Group or Tutor Group. Last week saw Year 7 run a specific ‘Introduction into High School’ programme with Year 8 and 9 launching their Service Education Programme. Kate Donnellan - SEA Programme Coordinator, ran this seminar and went through the booklet that all parents received at the Parent Information Night. Kate discussed the central role of service or giving time for others in our Catholic tradition and explored ways students could complete their responsibilities. A reminder, we expect all Year 8 and 9 students to complete 15 hours of logged service this year. Tutor Groups will be celebrating these accomplishments at the end of the year. Year 9 Glen Gerreyn – Day of Hope Last Tuesday Year 9 were treated to an inspirational talk by one of the country’s best motivational speakers, Glen Gerreyn. It was excellently received by the boys who explored the notion of hope, goal setting, courage and personal fortitude. I encourage Year 9 parents to enquire about the day with their sons. Over the last week or so Middle School families have received a number of important letters via email. I would like to highlight two. Year 8 and 9 Outdoor Education Camp All necessary paper work should be promptly returned to your son’s Tutor. In summary, all boys need to return a permission slip. If your son has asthma or is allergic then separate forms need to be filled in and returned. On the asthma and allergy forms there are a series of ‘Key Questions’. If YES is answered to any of these then a ‘Fitness to Participate’ form is required, signed by your doctor. Year 8 letters can be found on ATLAS under the College Information, Parents Middle School Year 8 page. Year 9 letters can be found on ATLAS under the College Information, Parents Middle School Year 9 page Year 9 Camp Gallipoli This will be an extraordinary, once in a life time event where all Year 9 plus about 12 College staff will be sleeping under the stars, being entertained, experiencing authentic food and joining in the dawn service with thousands of other Sydney siders to mark the 100 year anniversary of the landing at Gallipoli Cove. Letters, information and permission slips were sent out last Friday and I ask that permission slips are returned promptly to Tutors. Camps / Duke of Edinburgh - Great Offer from Kelly’s Base Camp The College continues to have a strong connection with Kelly’s Base Camp, 830 Pittwater Road, Dee Why. Kelly’s Base Camp are happy to offer a 20% discount off RRP for all outdoor equipment and accessories purchased by St Augustine’s parents and students. Student Cards will need to be shown at the time of purchase. Please refer to their website www.kellysbasecamp.com.au. eMerit Cards and eWhite Cards Presenter Glen Gerreyn, Peter Nolan, Dean of Middle School and Year 9 students The issuing of Merit Cards for commendable behaviour and White Cards for concerning behaviour has been part of our student management system for many year. They remain this year although there is a new process of issuing these cards. Both will be issued electronically with immediate emails sent to parents and Student Formation Leaders. At this point only a brief description is noted on the electronic notification though very soon will be able to elaborate on this description. On students’ Coneqt dashboard they will be able to see and monitor the number of Merit Cards. Student Formation Leaders will also closely monitor and the process of issuing a hard copy Merit Certificate for four Merit Cards will remain. Dates to Remember • Wednesday 4 March - Parent/Student Study Skills Evening (ELES) Year 7 & 8 • Friday 6 March - College Dance • Monday 9 March - Year 8 Reflection Day 1 - Tutor Groups 8.1 to 8.6 • Tuesday 10 March - Year 8 Reflection Day 2 - Tutor Groups 8.7 to 8.12. Parent Seminar Evening ‘Positive Parenting & Restorative practices Unpacked’ Congratulations to the following Middle School students who recently received Merit Certificates from their Student Formation Leader. Year 8 Bronze James Donohoe Nicholas Saunders Nicholas Sidery Year 9 Bronze Alexander Carter Angus Gielis Charles O’Donnell Hugh McFarland Marcus Waters Reuben Laws William Findlay Zachary Youlten Peter Nolan Dean of Middle School UNIFORM SHOP NEWS . . . Dear Parents & Caregivers BLAZER TIME Chicken Pox SHOP HOURS: Monday and Friday 8am-12pm; Wednesday 8am-4pm (closed for lunch 12.15-12.55pm) ******************** In terms 2 and 3 each year the boys are expected to wear a College blazer and trousers. Years 5 to 9 College issue grey. Years 10 to 12 College issue black with grey trousers. Orders are now open and will close 25 March. Please bring your son in for a fitting as we have 12 different sizes in junior and even more in senior. Costs are $170 for the junior and $200 for the senior. We will also have available the new sports top for those of you who would like a second shirt in sizes 10, 12, 14 and xs. Rugby and soccer uniforms are also available. The new College tracksuit is in stock for $148.00. Thank you Adele and the uniform shop team It has been brought to our attention that a small number of students from the College have recently been diagnosed with Chicken Pox. If your son is showing symptoms please see your GP and advise the College. from the Dean of Primary School... I am pleased to announce that Tevita Halaifonua will be returning to the College next Monday 2nd March after a two week layoff from illness. Tevita has made a full recovery and we are all delighted to have such an integral part of our Primary team back on deck. I can also announce that recently Tevita announced his engagement to his partner Tegan. We wish them all the best as they embark on the next stage in their lives together. Welcome back Tevita. MERIT AWARD RECIPIENTS . . . Communication As I mentioned in last week’s newsletter and is the case at the start of a new year, some boys do find the transition into a new class challenging. It is important that as adults we acknowledge these difficulties, but at the same time be supportive of teacher routines and styles. It is my experience that this period of adjustment is best managed in open communication with your son’s class teacher. Of course if you feel the need for me to become involved after initial contact with your son’s teacher, please don’t hesitate to contact me. In an Augustinian school it is vital that we restore damaged relationships, allowing all parties the opportunity to express concerns and hopefully reconcile differences in an environment respecting the dignity of all parties. Having an open mind and a willingness to forgive is a great example for our boys to follow. Merits I congratulate all of our merit award winners over the past two weeks. At our recent Primary assembly last Monday, I had the pleasure of awarding Gold, Silver, Bronze and Encouragement awards to each of our Year 5 and 6 classes. I am very proud of the way all boys have committed themselves to their studies, in particular their organisation and use of diaries. As I visited all classes this week I encouraged the boys to take pride in the presentation of their work and concentrate on their handwriting. Research into handwriting and its importance in helping develop fine motor skills is again on the educational agenda in Primary Schools. Professional development I will be absent from the College this Thursday and Friday as I will be attending a conference. I can be contacted through our Primary School Secretary, Megan Cashman. Upon my return to the College I will disseminate the relevant information from the conference, which has as its focus the work of John Hasttie, an eminent educational researcher and guru when it comes to improving academic engagement and performance. Science One of our major focuses in the Primary School at St Augustine’s is an emphasis on Science and Technology, in particular working technologically through practical hands on activities. Often Science and Technology is the subject teachers find most challenging and not taught that well, but not at St Augustine’s. The very fact we are an all boys’ school necessitates a curriculum which is ‘hands-on’ and our teachers are very comfortable in delivering such a curriculum. Our Yr 5 classes are currently studying ‘Living Things’ and our Yr 6 team ‘Robotics’. Quote for the week . . . “I am convinced that life is 10% what happens to me, and 90% how I react to it”. (Charles Swindell) Terry Walsh Dean of Primary School YEAR 5 ‘LIVING THINGS’ . . . Coming Events . . . Wednesday 25 February Basketball Presentation Evening, Brimson Centre (7.00 pm) Thursday 26 February Year 7 Vaccinations Year 11 Senior Science & Biology Excursion, Long Reef Friday 27 February Class Parents Morning Tea (11.00 am) Year 8 Geography Excursion, Taronga Zoo Year 8 History Excursion Saturday 28 February ISA Basketball Semi Finals, Penrith Sunday 1 March NSW Schoolboy Head of the River Rowing Regatta Wednesday 4 March Community Mass, Monica Chapel, Tutor Groups M1, M2 & M3(8.10 am) Year 7 Parent/Student Study Skills: ELES (7.00 pm) Wednesday 4 March – Saturday 7 March College Production Our Town, Star of the Sea Theatre, Stella Maris College (7.30 pm) Thursday 5 March Rugby Coaches & Managers Meeting, Lecceto Auditorium (8.00 am) College Cross Country, Brookvale Oval Twilight Age Swimming Carnival, Warringah Aquatic Centre (6.45 pm – 9.30 pm) Friday 6 March College Dance (Year 7 – 9), Brimson Centre (6.30 pm – 9.30 pm) St Augustine’s College, Sydney is a Catholic Congregational school for boys in Years 5 to 12, teaching the Augustinian values of Truth, Love and Community. The College has a strong academic tradition and commitment to pastoral care. Applications are invited for the following position commencing immediately: Science Laboratory Assistant (Part-Time) The successful applicant will work within the Science Faculty assisting with laboratory requirements for approximately four hours per day, five days per week. The successful applicant will demonstrate: • • • • Experience working in a Science laboratory including an understanding of the relevant safety and legislative requirements The ability to support teaching staff in organising equipment for practical investigations Sound computer skills including spreadsheets and word processing A qualification in laboratory management along with knowledge of the Science curriculum would be advantageous For further information regarding this position, please contact Danielle Stanway - Staff Services Manager on (02) 9938-8254. Applications, including curriculum vitae and the names and contact details of three referees, must be submitted by Monday 2 March. Applications should be addressed to: The Principal St Augustine’s College, Sydney e-mail: [email protected] Turn my heart to you Reflection for the Second Week of Lent . . . While we are on this earth, we cannot avoid falling. But what is important, anyway, is not to ignore these falls or to minimize them as being so small they are not worthy of our notice. Of what are made the rivers that overflow to flood the fields, but small drops of water? A small leak, not repaired in time, in the long run causes the ship to sink. Saint Augustine, Sermon 58, 9, 10 What ‘small leak’ in my life can I begin to repair during the 40 days of Lent? Gina Marshall Mission Co-ordinator SOCIAL JUSTICE Lenten Appeal: During Lent students at the College will raise funds through their Tutor Groups. We are hoping that each group will raise approximately $200. A partial amount of the funds raised will be donated to a very needy and worthwhile cause - the TMMR Orphanage in the Philippines. The remainder of the funds will be directed at implementing the building projects in Nepal and Cambodia in the December holidays. 2015 Project Compassion: The theme for 2015 is Food for Life. As Pope Francis says: ‘It is a well – known fact that current levels of production are sufficient, yet millions of people are still suffering and dying of starvation. This is truly scandalous.’ The College will be donating $2,000 raised from the Lenten Appeal to Caritas in support of Project Compassion. For more information about Project Compassion visit www.caritas.org.au/projectcompassion/about Matthew Talbot Hostel: Students from Crane and Heavey are encouraged to volunteer each Monday at Matthew Talbot Hostel. To join the roster please contact me. For more information visit: https://atlas.saintaug.nsw.edu.au/resources/sea/events-and-volunteering Indigenous Immersion: Students from Goold and Reville are encouraged to volunteer each Friday at NCIE as a part of our Indigenous Immersion. To join the roster please contact me. For more information visit: https://atlas.saintaug.nsw.edu.au/resources/sea/events-and-volunteering Middle School Service Programme: The aim of the Middle School Service Education Programme is to build upon a culture of service we have here at the College and to provide a clear framework for boys to document and share their existing service achievements. It is our hope that through participation in this programme the students will experience the joy that comes from serving others. We will be asking that boys in Year 8 and 9 participate or give of their time to others for 15 hours per year outside school hours and that these hours be documented. The service booklet can be found on ATLAS https://atlas.saintaug.nsw.edu.au/college-information/students/year-8 . The expectation is for all boys to fulfil this opportunity. Any questions regarding this programme please contact me at the College. Kate Donnellan Social Justice Co-ordinator CRANE Year 10 Angus Gilbert For his fabulous speech at the Chinese New Year Lunch. Year 5 Lachlan Golden For promptly handing in money he found in the playground. GOOLD Year 11 Nicholas Giumelli For his commitment to his U/16 Futsal team. Year 6 Jonathan Severino For always treating others with respect and kindness. HEAVEY Year 12 Sean Gillespie For being a role model to the younger students in Tutor Group. HUTCHINSON Year 7 Daniel O’Donnell For his kindness and compassion towards others. Year 12 Christopher Chalmers For always approaching others with a courteous and positive attitude. Year 8 Edward Waddington MURRAY Year 10 Domenico Zipparo For bravely rescuing a distressed swimmer in the surf whilst on holidays. For showing true community spirit. REVILLE Year 11 Dominic Scognamiglio For his excellent vocal leadership in the Mass of the Holdy Spirit. Year 9 Cody Jobson For displaying the Augustinian value of ‘Communitas’. OPEN DAY We’re currently undergoing our largest building project in 60 years. Please join us for our FRIDAY MARCH 13, 4:30PM TO 7:00PM 4:30pm to 7:00pm 4:30pm to 7:00pm INFORMATION STANDS Brimson Centre & St MacKillop Centre COLLEGE TOURS COMPLIMENTARY BBQ & ICE-CREAM 5:00pm & 6:00pm PRINCIPAL’S ADDRESS Brimson Centre Parents! - Enrolment applicants for siblings (Years 5 & 7) looking at entry for 2017 must be submitted to the College Registrar, Philippa Sherwood by Friday 27th March, 2015 [email protected] | 9938 8223 PLEASE HELP US SPREAD THE WORD. COME & SEE OUR COLLEGE IN ACTION. ALL WELCOME *Some students may be helping at Open Day. Information will be communicated in due course. Lianne Williams | Marketing Manager | [email protected] Currently interviewing for Years 5 & 7, 2017 T: 9938 8200 | E: [email protected] Federal Parade Brookvale NSW 2100 | CRICOS No.03300G www.saintaug.nsw.edu.au Career News provides a weekly update of current career • information for students. The use of sub-headings enables readers to quickly search for relevant information and then use hyperlinks to find further detail. Career News is emailed (direct messaged via Seqta) to each Year 11 & 12 student every week and current and previous copies can also be found on the College Atlas portal under the heading College Information – Students. Senior students, in particular, are encouraged to read Career News each week as important information related to study and career information and opportunities relevant to them may be included. This year the College has subscribed to a new Careers website https://jobjump.com.au/ . The site provides an extensive range of resources related to education, careers and post school options. As members of the College community all students and families are eligible to register for access to the site using the password aug. A short video describing the site features can be found in the top right hand corner of the home page using the hyperlink https://jobjump.com.au/ . Once registered students and parents have the option to receive career news specific to a career/s they are interested in as well as a careers news bulletin parcelled into KLA subject areas. Universities • • • • UNSW is hosting their Built Environment Parent and Student Information Session on 25/3/15 UNSW Medicine information evening is on 12/3/15 UNSW Campus Tours are conducted most Fridays and the first Saturday of each month UMAT is a test that is used specifically to assist with the selection of students into the medicine, dentistry and health science degree programs at undergraduate level at the universities listed on the website. Registrations for UMAT 2015 are now open and close 5:00pm (AEST) 5/6/15. The test takes place nationally on 29/7/15. Cadetships • Cadetships provide cadets with paid employment while they undertake university studies. This year Professional Cadetships Australia will be offering the Business Cadetships Program and the Engineering & Technology Cadetships Program. Gap Year Programmes • • • • Australian College of Physical Education is hosting a Campus Tour on 10/3/15 Sydney Design School Information Session is being held 26/3/15 Australian College of Applied Psychology is hosting an information session on 18/3/15 Academy of Information Technology Information Night is on 17/3/15 Student Exchange Australia and New Zealand is hosting information sessions on 5/3/15 & 25/3/15. Miscellaneous • • • • • • • • • • • Private Colleges • AIE Online Experience Day, held on 7/3/15, includes overview sessions on the range of online courses in 3D animation, game programming and game design offered by AIE. • Stella Maris, Manly have invited St Augustine’s students to their Career Expo on 10/3/15. The Expo runs from 4 – 7pm at the Benedict Campus, near the roundabout on Pittwater Road, opposite Harris Farm. Representatives from universities, TAFE, private colleges and employer groups will be available. Senior students are encouraged to attend and parents are most welcome. Engineers Australia: 2015 Autumn School of Engineering is held 13-17/4/15 Work Experience at Fire and Rescue NSW provides school students in Years 10 to 12 with the opportunity to develop industry-specific and generic work skills in an authentic work environment at the State Training College, Alexandria. UNSW School of Civil and Environmental Engineering High School Work Experience Program is held 1519/6/15 University of Sydney Engineering and Information Technologies Year 10s Work Experience applications close 28/2/15 University of Sydney Museum Work Experience Program applications are now open The Australian Defence Force Gap Year (2016) applications open 2/3/15. Applications are made online. An information session will be held on 4/3/15 at Parramatta. It is advised that students wishing to study at ADFA apply in year 11 as it is a competitive selection process which may take up to 12 months to complete. Sydney Aviators Open Day will be held on the 8/3/15 at Bankstown Airport McDonalds Brookvale is currently hiring new crew. Apply via https://apply.mcdonalds.com.au/public/index.cfm 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. The Honeywell Engineering Autumn School of Engineering brings together 50 Year 11 & 12 students , each with a desire to pursue Engineering as their future career. Further information on any of the above is available from Paul McAlinden at the College. STUDY SKILLS TIP Prioritising using Rock, Pebbles, Sand Do you ever find that you spend a long time doing little fiddly things then find that you have no time left for the larger tasks you need to get done? Try this experiment: Take a jar, some rocks, some pebbles and sand. What happens if you put the sand in first then the pebbles? The rocks won’t fit. But if you do it the other way, put the rocks in first, then pop in the pebbles around the sides of the rocks, then sprinkle in the sand it all fits in no problem at all. What does this mean? It is an analogy for how to make the most of blocks of time. If you do the big tasks first (the rocks), you will find time for the smaller tasks (the pebbles) and you’ll easily sprinkle in the sand (the little fiddly things). So if you deal with the rocks first you’ll actually still find time for the other tasks to fit around it. If you find this technique too challenging, you can set yourself a strict half hour or so to knock over as many of the little things as possible before you start. Once time is up, you then use the block of time to work on the big important tasks. So draw up a table with 3 columns and put all your work into these columns. ROCKS are the important and urgent tasks PEBBLES are the tasks that may also be important but are not as urgent SAND are the little fiddly tasks that you can slot in anywhere Do the rocks first, then the pebbles, then the sand. Another approach you might like to try is the Rule of Three: Rule of Three Technique • • • • • Circle the top 3 tasks that need to be done. What is most important and most urgent? Put them in order from 1 to 3. Start at the first task and complete it before moving onto the second. Once all three tasks are completed, look through your list again to choose the new top 3 tasks. Don’t cheat yourself – you have to complete fully the first task before moving to the second. First write a list of everything you need to do. Circle the top 3 tasks that need to be done. What is most important and most urgent? Put them in order from 1 to 3. Start at the first task and complete it before moving onto the second. Once all three tasks are completed, look through your list again to choose the new top 3 tasks. Don’t cheat yourself – you have to complete fully the first task before moving to the second. There are many different methods of prioritising. You need to try different ones and see what works for you. You will find more in the Time Management Skills unit on www.studyskillshandbook.com.au Our school’s subscription details to www.studyskillshandbook.com.au are Username: staugustines Password: 146results To contact the Academic advisors: Middle School students and parents should email Kylie Bowra at [email protected]. Senior School students and parents should email Tricia Briggs at [email protected]. TO: PARENTS & STUDENTS OF YEAR 7 and 8 Would you like to know the secrets to success in high school? Parent/Student ‘Study Skills’ Evening Wednesday 4th March, 7.00 – 8.30pm St Augustine’s College During the early years of high school it is essential that students develop study habits that will promote academic success. This evening takes parents and students through these essential skills and how students can integrate these into their approach to school. Enhanced Learning Educational Services is an Australian business committed to helping all students improve their ability to learn and study. Our aim is to give students strategies to unlock the power of their minds and help them become effective and successful learners. ELES is offering St Augustine’s College parents and students the chance to attend the following Parent/Student Evening: ‘TOOLS FOR HIGH SCHOOL SUCCESS’ The main areas that will be covered are: Managing homework and assignments effectively by efficient time management. Learning to be more organised for school and at home. Working effectively in high school. How to study and prepare for tests in high school. Parents can expect to gain a greater understanding of tools students can use to help them achieve academic success and students can learn how to make the most out of their abilities through simple but effective techniques. The feedback from parents and students who attended this session last year was excellent and of course this will be a great refresher for Year 8 students. 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 (and one highlighter for the family) and the College diary. Detach and return to your son’s Tutor Teacher or email Kerina Simon: [email protected] ---------------------------------------------------------------- Parent/Student ‘Study Skills Evening’ – 4 March 2015 / 7–8:30pm The following people from our family will be attending: Student _____________________________ Tutor Group______________________ Parent(s) / Guardian(s) _____________________________ _____________________________ We are delighted to announce that Coneqt-P, our new Parent Interface for the Seqta Learning Management System is live and ready to access! To access Coneqt-P either click on the link in ATLAS: Or go to https://seqta-p.saintaug.nsw.edu.au You will need to enter your normal username and password When you log in to Coneqt-P you will first land on the Homepage: You can navigate around the system by selecting one of the options in the left hand column. Currently, COURSES, DASHBOARD, DOCUMENTS and TIMETABLE are live and ready to use! FOUNDATI N ...commitment to our boys CLANCY BUILDING PROJECT UPDATE The Clancy Project is progressing well. The demolition stage has now been completed and the Science and Primary School building site is now being prepared for the commencement of the construction phase. Over the next few weeks piling will begin to set the deep foundations for the new building. Meanwhile the refurbishment of the Mendel Wing continues with the new Canteen and Food Services area and Uniform shop due for completion by the start of Term 2. Ready for the foundations Mendel Wing under refurbishment View from Gulliver Street SAOBA INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS REUNION IN SYDNEY The College Foundation will host a reunion for Sydney based International Students who attended the College between 2002 and 2014. The reunion will be held on Sunday 15 March, 2015 4:00pm – 7:00pm at the College. If anyone in our community knows any of our International Students who attended the College since 2002 please contact Sonja Talo in the Foundation Office. MANLY RUGBY CLUB BOOK LAUNCH Many of our community have been involved in some way with the Manly Rugby Club either as a coach, player, supporter or spectator. On Sunday 8 March Manly Rugby will officially launch their new book Manly Rugby - Sun, Surf & Scrums. Details can be found on the Manly Rugby Club website www.manlyrugby.com.au For all St Augustine’s College Foundation enquiries please do not hesitate to contact: Rod LoneraganSonja Talo Head of College Foundation Foundation & Marketing Assistant [email protected] [email protected] Tel: 9938 8292Tel: 9938 8269 P&F President’s Report Next week the P&F will be holding our term 1 online forum. This is a great way for those who cannot attend the P&F meeting but still want to ask a question of the P&F or make a suggestion to do so. If the P&F does not have an answer we can certainly raise it with the school and get back to you. As the school is rolling out the new Atlas website for this term we will carry out the forum though emails (next term we should be back to the full open forum). Please email questions or suggestions to [email protected]. We will try and reply with an answer or seek this from the school. Where appropriate in coming weeks we will share the questions and answers or suggestions with the school community through my report. In thinking how we would manage the forum this term, it reminded me that schools are dynamic and changing environments. Change brings a need to adapt and adjust which is a learning skill in itself and so part of our and the boy’s education. It also reflects the fact that we as a community can influence that change. If you engage with the school community and have your say, you add to the development of the school which aids all of our boys. Sometimes the suggestion or question might seem small, but all of these go to the development of great school so do not be afraid to ask a question or make a suggestion. College Events, P&F Events and Diary Dates Term 1: P&F Online Forum Week 6 Monday 2nd – Friday 6th March Each Term the P&F holds an online forum for those parents who cannot make it to a P&F meeting but have questions or issues they would like to raise. This Term forum can be accessed through the P&F email (above) next term we will be back to the school portal. We try and respond to all issues raise. Term 1: Open Day Week 7 Friday March 13th 4.30-7.00pm We are looking for volunteers to help. At this stage we need a person to organize the rosters for the BBQ, Lots of assistance provided, please contact Gbarielle McKinnon ([email protected]). We are also looking for people to help on the day BBQ’ing, serving and chatting with visitors to the school. Please contact Gabrielle McKinnon if you are able to help on the day ([email protected]) Please put the date in your diary. Term 1: P&F Father & Son Breakfast Week 10 Monday 30th March 7.30-8.45am For this event we ask for our female community members to volunteer so that the men can spend the morning with the boys. We are looking for people to volunteer to help with the initial organization of this event. We need 3 or 4 people to work with Gabrielle to do the preliminary organizational work. Please contact Gabrielle on the details below. If you can help as a volunteer on the day at the Father and Son Breakfast please contact Gabrielle McKinnon on [email protected] Diary date: Men will be asked to volunteer for the Pink Breakfast in Term 4 Tuesday 20 October. 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]. P&F Class Parent and Year Group Representatives We are very much looking forward to welcoming this year’s new Class Parents at the New Class Parents’ Morning Tea on Friday 27 February, from 11am. All enquiries to Rosemary Cullen at [email protected] Thank you to all our volunteers, and please note, we still in need of class parents for 6C. If you are interested in filling these roles please get in touch with Rosemary Cullen at the email address above. NB. We are in the process of preparing the Class Contact Lists to be distributed to parents in individual Year Groups later this month. If you would prefer not to have your contact details included please let the Registrar, Philippa Sherwood know as soon as possible [email protected] 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 LANGUAGES HELP 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 Tues Wed Keith Hardy Thurs Monique Douglas Madeleine Conlon TEACHER 10 - 12 Kirsty Begg Tricia Briggs Asheeka Nand Kirsty Begg Tricia Briggs Kirsty Begg Asheeka Nand Vicki Lewis Library & Information Services Co-ordinator Language Study Tours “You live a new life for every new language you speak. If you know only one language, you live only once.” (Czech proverb) Being immersed in the language and culture of another country not only improves one’s language acquisition, but it also assists in developing 21st Century skills. A way that St Augustine’s College enables our students to have authentic language learning experiences is through our Language Study Tours. Students return from these tours with increased empathy, understanding and acceptance of difference. The boys also have greater confidence when communicating both in their mother tongue and their second language. Wed Tues 2 Aaron McLuckie Japanese 10 - 12 Claudia Angelucci Italian ARC SCIENCE HELP DAY Wed Thurs Thurs TEACHER Carolyn Drew Science/Physics/Chemistry Graham Bruce Science/Physics Sean McLean Science/Biology ARC STUDY SUPPORT YEARS 7 – 9 DAY Mon Wed TEACHER Kylie Bowra Kylie Bowra ARC STUDY SUPPORT YEARS 10 – 12 DAY Mon Wed TEACHER Tricia Briggs Tricia Briggs Each year, students in the years 9 – 12, have the opportunity to participate in a Language Study Tour. The tours are organised on a three-year rotational basis. The plan for future tours is as follows: 2016 – Japan 2017 – Italy 2018 – China If you would like further information or would like to discuss the tours, please don’t hesitate to contact me at [email protected] or by phone on 9938 8259. Aaron McLuckie Faculty Coordinator Languages CANTEEN Canteen Roster – Term 1, 2015 Thursday 26/2/15 Friday 27/2/15 Monday 2/3/15 Tuesday 3/3/15 Wednesday 4/3/15 Julie-Ann Tindall Julie Maslen Help Liz Purvis Sue Carter Catherine Halkyard Michelle Giumelli Emma Links Bec Moffatt Robyn O’Brien Mandy Hansen Help Deb Partos Louise Hickey Robyn Menzies Frances O’Conner Needed please Jade Hickey Sue Milner Needed please Dear parents It has been wonderful to meet so many new Year 5 & 7 mums over the past couple of weeks. We have had queries regarding berries cooked in our muffins. We do not use products supplied by Patties or imported from China. We buy local products & our frozen berries are supplied from Coffs Harbour. Please be assured that Blueberry & Raspberry muffins are safe to consume. Thank you to all parents that have been able to volunteer in our temporary canteen. 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] PARENT SEMINAR SERIES Positive Parenting and Restorative Practices Unpacked Term 1 Tuesday, 10 March 2015 7.00pm – 8.30pm St Augustine’s College – Auditorium RSVP: Friday, 6 March 2015 [email protected] A parent evening titled “Positive Parenting with Restorative Language and Practices” explores the challenges of parenting as well as provide an insight into a variety of parenting styles. Strategies and guiding principles are provided to encourage parents to develop quality learning relationships, which contributes to the building wellbeing and resilient children. • The evening provides parents with an opportunity to: • Meet other parents and share common experiences • Discuss the important role parents as the primary educator • Share what we have learnt from our parents • Understand the science of the human brain and behaviour • Gain some insight on current studies on effective parenting styles that reflect a Restorative approach • Provide useful tips for parents with our children Presenter, Maurizio Vespa has been an educator for 23 years in the Catholic School system. He has a Masters in Education, Diploma in Teaching, Graduate Diploma in Counselling, Certificate in Mediation and Conflict Coaching. He is an accredited Triple P Parenting Facilitator and the Director of Restorative Wellbeing. He has worked with over 330 school communities across NSW, Victoria, Queensland, Canberra and South Australia. Maurizio is currently on the Board of Restorative Practices International and the Chairperson for the NSW Chapter of RPI. Maurizio Vespa Do you want a feel good experience… fun with friends and a skill for life? Then come and join the choir. No obligations, free sessions this week! Junior School Choir (Years 5 – 6) Thursday 7.30 – 8.30am in the auditorium Senior School Choir Friday 7.30 – 8.30am in the auditorium CONTACT Please contact Lynne Papahatzis to ensure that your email address is added to our systems. In your email, please let us know your son’s name, and in which co-curricular ensembles/bands/choirs/activities he is involved. MUSIC CAPTAIN AND SECTION LEADERS FOR 2015 We congratulate Charlie Sunborn, College Music Captain for 2015, and welcome him to this leadership role within the College. Charlie is a dedicated and talented musician. He plays with Senior School Concert Band, The Jazz Ensemble and Stage Band 1 and currently studying the HSC Music 2 and Related Course. To Assist him in his role, we have selected Dave Brown (yr. 11) and Liam Thomas (yr. 11) as Percussion and Brass section leaders respectively. REHEARSAL SCHEDULE CHANGE Please note that due to the large numbers in Primary School Concert Band, Stage Band 1 now rehearse in the Lecceto Auditorium, and PSCB will set up in the Ensemble Room. DAY TIME ENSEMBLE AGE VENUE STAFF MONDAY 7:30-8:30am Stage Band 2 Open ENS Montz MONDAY 7:30-8:30am Stage Band 3 Primary School AUD Power MONDAY Lunchtime Bass Guitar Ensemble Open ENS Smith TUESDAY 7:30-8:30am Middle School Concert Band Middle School BRI Power TUESDAY Lunchtime The Drum Line (Percussion) Open ENS Montz WEDNESDAY 7:30-8:30am Primary School Concert Band Primary School ENS Power WEDNESDAY 7:30-8:30am Stage Band 1 Open AUD Montz WEDNESDAY Lunchtime Brass Ensemble Open ENS Ling THURSDAY 7:30-8:30am Senior School Concert Band Senior School BRI Power THURSDAY 7:30-8:30am Primary School Choir Primary School AUD Olz/Ling FRIDAY 7:30-8:30am Senior School Choir Senior School AUD Olz/Ling FRIDAY 7:30-8:30am Jazz Ensemble Open ENS Montz FRIDAY Lunchtime Guitar Ensemble Open ENS Montz CONCERT BAND NEWS Below are links to practice parts for each band. Please open these and copy the part specific to your son. e.g only copy the alto sax 1 part if your son plays that. This will be the way we send out music and other files in the future. Please take the time to copy each piece and have a practice folder at home. It would be great if this could be done before the workshop days that are coming up. Primary Band Concert Band music link https://www.dropbox.com/sh/dnjjgc60z0p8lhk/AAC9Pohzm3jMHCDg1q52Jtya?dl=0 Middle School Concert Band music link https://www.dropbox.com/sh/bukssyxztvi4orp/ AAAkD086Sdyw02S_pLX0KxuKa?dl=0 OPEN DAY Open Day is on the 13th March (from 4:30pm - 7:00pm). We have sent out a letter detailing the oder of events for the evening. THEATRESPORTS Senior School Concert Band music link https://www.dropbox.com/sh/iieixmw92p932gd/AABWE7UULSpLkAyjTxVo4yla?dl=0 Intermediate and Senior Theatresports teams will be selected later in Term 1 and these teams will attend training and compete in the Interschool’s Theatresports Competition TBA. CONCERT BAND WORKSHOPS LEARNING AN INSTRUMENT Middle School Concert Band had a very successful workshop day last Sunday. The boys had 5 hours of intensive work on the new repertoire with their tutors. As a consequence the group who came on Sunday are sounding very good. If you would like to start learning an instrument in 2015, the College provides several instrumental tutors. Please enroll by contacting Lynne Papahatzis. Primary School Concert Band will have their workshop THIS SUNDAY, with an 11.45 am arrival and will conclude with an ‘open workshop’ for parents to come and listen to the day’s work. The Open Rehearsal will begin at 4pm. We will be providing a ‘snack’ for the boys during one of the breaks, as such, we recommend that all boys eat lunch before coming. Boys may bring their own food if they wish. 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, we’ll fix it up and find it a great new home! If you have an instrument lying around unused, please contact Joseph Montz. STAGE BANDS UPCOMING EVENTS We warmly invite any boy interested in extending their playing to come to Stage Band. We have 3 Stage Bands at the College. Stage Band 1 is for the established players at the College. Stage Band 2 is mainly for boys in Middle and Senior School, and Stage Band 3 is mainly aimed at Primary School students. We currently have openings for the following instruments: • March 1 Workshop 3 Primary School Concert Band • March 4 ‘OUR TOWN’ OPENING NIGHT • March 13 Open Day • • • • • Saxophones (Alto, Tenor and Baritone) Trumpet Trombone Rhythm Section (Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drum Set and Piano) If your son is interested in this, please contact Joseph Montz to find out more. CHOIRS We warmly welcome Julie Olzomer to the College. Julie will take both the Senior and Primary School Choirs this year. We warmly invite every boy at the college to come to the rehearsals (7:30am in the Auditorium - Thursday/Friday). Whatever your experience level or ability, we’d love to see you there. OUR TOWN The major senior school co-curricular Drama production this term is ‘Our Town’ by Thornton Wilder. Many students are currently in the middle of the rehearsal process, preparing for 4 shows between the 4th & 7th of March. This production is in collaboration with Stella Maris College in Manly and will be staged at the ‘Star of the Sea Theatre’. Bookings can be made here. • Joseph Montz Performing Arts Co-ordinator Tae Kwon Do Captain of Swimming- Evan Stratton Harry Pietor in Year 11 has been doing tae kwon do for the past 6 years at Spirit Taekwondo in Brookvale. He has been training with Master Jason Smith 3 times a week in pursuit of his black belt. The training and grading process has been fairly intense and has taken an enormous amount of effort and commitment from Harry. He was recently successful in achieving his full black belt at the age of 16 is a remarkable accomplishment, as most adults would struggle to achieve at this level. Congratulations on a great achievement. He has been a regular member of the ISA representative team and has also been selected for the NSW Combined Independent Schools and NSW All Schools carnivals. He excels at the longer distance events and has competed in the Open water 5 kilometre / Freestyle events for his Club. Sport and Co-curricular Captains At the School assembly the College recognised the enormous contribution of Year 12 students who have contributed many years of service to their chosen sport or activity by presenting them with the badge of honour as Captain. This Yr 12 student has represented the College Swimming team each year since 2010. At the College level he is a valued member of both our Freestyle and Medley Relay teams. His selection for this position is well deserved and a testimony to his dedicated approach to his chosen sport and we look forward to his leadership at the ISA swimming carnival as the College defends its ISA title of champion school. Rowing I would like to congratulate the first lot of captains selected and look forward in seeing them lead their respective sport and activity during the season. The College had some great results last Saturday, at the Riverview Gold Cup. Rowing against many of the GPS Schools Highlights were: Captain of Debating- Matthew Armstrong Yr 10 - V111 crew Yr 9 - Kieran Riach, Yr 10 - Jack Donkers, Zac Alford, Harrison Hronopoulos, Peter Brongo, Daniel Samus, Felix Daddo, Bjarne Ungemach, Cox: Montgomery Ravenscroft - came 3rd. This student starting debating at the College in Year 7. Each year his oral presentation skills continues to improve as he has transformed into a very articulate, confident and knowledgeable third speaker. Over the most recent season, competing team mates, parents and fellow students frequently were complimenting him on his depth of knowledge and the outstanding way in which he tackles an argument. Captain of Music Charlie Sundborn This student is a gifted saxophonist who has been involved in a broad range of curriculum and co-curricular musical activities since his arrival at the College as a Year 7 student. He has been an active member of Concert Bands, Stage Bands and Jazz Ensemble and has served with distinction as a Section leader for Wind instruments. He has willingly and enthusiastically performed at countless events during his 6 Years at the College and always performs with excellence. He is a Music 2 and Extension student who is preparing a very advanced repertoire for his HSC Performances later this year. Our 1st IV Crew Yr 10 - Peter Brongo, Daniel Samus, Felix Daddo, Yr 12 - Zac Von Appen Cox: Montgomery Ravenscroft Created history to win the Sydney University Cup again this year as our 1st IV did last year, making it the 3rd time in 30 years that a non-GPS school has won and making it back to back wins. Congratulations to all boys for their ongoing dedication and commitment to rowing, all coaches also need to be congratulated on achieving some fantastic results. Basketball The College’s ISA basketball teams continue to achieve great results with all teams making the semi-finals this Saturday at Penrith. ISA Basketball Semi-Finals Saturday 28th February, 2015 All games will be held at Penrith Basketball Stadium Address: Herbert Street, Cambridge Park SAC Team Opposition Game Time Court U13 U14 U15 St Pat’s U13 Oakhill U14 Redfield U15 12:00pm 1:00pm 12:30pm 5 5 1 U17 Oakhill U17 3:00pm 5 1 V St Pat’s 1 V 4:00pm 2 ST st Congratulations to the following 1st V basketballers who were selected to represent the ISA in games against GPS and CAS. ISA 1st V Team: Denis Radosevic Ben Marr Angus Richmond Coach: Brad Dalton / Manager: Emma Donnellan ISA 2nd V: Brock Bogg Ben Woollett Lucas Nicol John Papahatzis Head of Sport & Co-curricular CRICKET COMPETITION DRAW Please visit the MWJCA website for updated draw information and ground locations. http://manlyjuniorcricket.nsw.cricket.com.au/ Click on “Matches” and across to “Fixture” to see draws page. Select your age group and Division from “Grade” section and hit “Go” and it will bring up your teams’ draw. Subsequent Rounds will be added closer to the next rounds. MANLY WARRINGAH 2015/16 REP CRICKET TRIALS Last chance for any boy interested in trialling for MWJCA Rep teams should email me so I can forward information about this years trials. CRICKET BAT HANDLE RE-GRIPPING Any boy looking to spice up their bat this season with some colour, bring it in to the PE office for same day service. Only $10 fully fitted. Colours include Pink, red, black, white, and green. CRICKET TRIVIA Congratulations to Bernadette Sheehan (mum of Joshua Yr 8) who correctly answered Brian Lara as the Test cricketer who named his daughter ‘Sydney’ after he scored a memorable 277 at the SCG in the mid-1990’s. This week’s question: Who is the only Test cricketer to outscore the entire opposition in both innings of a Test match? Email the name and match stats of the batsman for your chance to win! CRICKETERS OF THE WEEK Last week, Lachlan Kerr of the U16-18 Whites made this column for his great Hattrick v Collaroy Plateau. In the second innings on saturday, Lachlan went on to take 3 for 6 (for match figures of 8 for 10) and score 49 valuable runs. Also on the weekend, Callum Hogan for the U/14’s Green side scored 50 not out against St Augustine’s White. He was assisted by Will McMurdo in an 87 run partnership along the way. NSWCCC U15 TEAM SELECTIONS Congratulations to Aiden Bariol and Jack Edwards who were recently selected to represent the NSW Combined Catholic College U15 team at the All Schools Carnival in March. The CCC Team will play matches against CHS and CIS and a NSW team will be selected for the upcoming School Sport Australia U15 Championships in Darwin. Good luck Aiden and Jack! MARK TAYLOR SHIELD TRIALS Yr 5 and Yr 6 cricketers of a high standard are invited to trial for this years Mark Taylor Shield XI. The trial will take place on Wednesday 4th March at the Brookvale nets (3:30pm – 5:20pm). Interested boys must register their name before the trial at the PE staffroom in the Brimson Centre. James Scholtens TiC Cricket [email protected] BASKETBALL ISA Round 10 VS Redfield College In the final round of the ISA season Saints hosted Redfield College on our home court at the Northern Beaches Indoor Sports Centre. In the U13s After a close contest in term four Saints were ready with baskets early to Jack Reddy, Daniel Ala and Tom West. This gave Saints a good start, team defence was strong, Jacob Ratcliff scoring before halftime to give Saints 14-8 lead. Saints increased their intensity and their lead in the second half with Tom Latu playing strong adding seven baskets. Final Score Saints 46-25, (Top scorers include Tom Latu 14 points Jacob Ratcliff 12 points, Tom West 10 points). The U14’s won their last game of the regular season 49-32 against Redfield College. Redfield had improved since the last time the boys came up against them and Saints had to adjust to their high pressure defence and a physical game. Top scorers this weekend were Pat Fraser on 14 points and Jake Fisher on 9. Another stand out was Kane Denina who pulled down a huge amount of rebounds for Saints. In the U15s Will Wiggins got the team started with a nice basket followed by Luke Perrignon then an Aiden Pashley three pointer had Saints on the way in a close contest with Sam Porter, Luke Ratcliff and Jack Harris all adding points before halftime. Saints holding a narrow halftime lead 21-17. Great rebounding in the second half by Jack Harris, Luke Ratcliff and Will Wiggins had Saints gaining momentum to finish a good win Final Score Saints 42-32 (Top scorers include Sam Porter 16 points and Aiden Pashley 12 points). The U17’s recorded another victory against a travelling Redfield College. With a10-0 regular season record and first place in the competition secured, the boys were using this game to prepare for next week’s semi-finals matchup. With Matt Helm playing up in the 1st V this week, Rory Fowler and Ned Checketts stepped up to fill his play making role on the team. Louie Hudson led all scorers with 14 points, dominating inside and even hitting a rare 3 pointer. Sam Brooker scored 12 off the bench and Lachlan Channell and Lachlan Mitrovich were deadly finishing on the fast break. In the College Firsts Saints came out with focus and gave Redfield little opportunity with a tight defence and well executed offense seeing all players scoring Saints ahead 22-3 at quarter time. Saints held their intensity in the second quarter with every player playing well increasing the lead 42-5 at halftime. A small lapse at the start of the third quarter saw Redfield start a mini run but Saints gained composure to finish the quarter strong 67-16 at the last break. The final quarter saw Saints keep intensity. Final Score Saints 84-22 (Top scorers include Ben Marr 19 points, Lucas Nicol 14 points, Ethan Slack-Smith 13 points, Isaiah Lee 11 points). IPSHA This week our IPSHA team’s hosted Arden school at home in the College Brimson centre. The Year 5’s were in a close contest in the first half play going from end to end with neither team able to capitalise early. After halftime Saints combined well to record a good win 18-10 over Arden. In the Year 6 match Saints came out firing. Joseph Chilcott scored a great three point play, Eden Massey and Josh Sergeant combined for good steals, Noa Faatui and Lachlan Cameron protected the basket well and grabbed big rebounds while Scott Walters taking some strong drives to the basket, Jacob Hansen and Dylan Richmond created open shots for each other to record a good team win final score Saints 32-21. This Week… ISA Basketball Semi-Finals Saturday 28th February, 2015 All games will be held at Penrith Basketball Stadium Address: Herbert Street, Cambridge Park SAC Team Opposition Game Time Court Duty U13 St Pat’s U13 12:00pm 5 1 person from each team to do duty- manager to allocate U14 Oakhill U14 1:00pm 5 1 person from each team to do duty- manager to allocate U15 Redfield U15 12:30pm 1 1 person from each team to do duty- manager to allocate U17 Oakhill U17 3:00pm 5 1 person from each team to do duty- manager to allocate 1 V St Pat’s 1 V 4:00pm 2 1 person from each team to do duty- manager to allocate ST st IPSHA Round 4- Saturday 28th February, 2015 AWAY Vs The Kings School Address: Price Courts 87-129 Pennant Hills Rd, North Parramatta SAC Team Year 5 Year 6 Opposition Kings B Kings A Game Time 9:30am 10:15am Court 1 1 Duty N/A N/A Year 7 Preseason Round Robin-Saturday 28th February, 2015 AWAY Vs St Pius X College Address: Dreadnought Rd, OXFORD FALLS SAC Team St Augustine’s Suns Opposition St Pius X Game Time 10:00am Court 1 Duty N/A St Augustine’s Hawks St Pius X 10:00am 2 N/A Emma Donnellan ISA Basketball TIC Manly Warringah Basketball Uniforms 2014: Invoices are currently being processed and will be sent to all players who have failed to return their singlets from the 2014 season. Please note current IPSHA and ISA do not need to return their singlets. 2014 Basketball Presentation: A presentation evening will be held tonight, Wednesday 25th February, commencing at 7pm in the Brimson Centre. This is a compulsory College event and all players are expected to attend. Manly Warringah Basketball 2015 - Opens: The 2015 Open Basketball season has commenced. All players should have received a draw. Alternatively draws can be found at http://www.manlybasketball.com.au/portal/. A reminder that all players need to be appropriately attired in College Basketball uniform. Singlets can be obtained from me in Cascia House. Shorts must be purchased from the Uniform Shop. Manly Warringah Basketball 2015 – Juniors: The 2015 Junior Basketball season (students in Years 5-10) will commence in Term 3. Kate Donnellan TiC Manly Warringah Basketball College Cross Country FOOTBALL (SOCCER) The annual College Cross Country will be held on Thursday the 5th March in and around Brookvale Oval. The Secondary Carnival will take place during period 1 and 2 whilst the Primary Carnival will be held over periods 3 and 4. The entire Primary school will attend the carnival and while participation is not compulsory, every boy is encouraged to have a go and try their best. Grading’s The Secondary carnival will be an optional carnival and only serious athletes who are participating to their best ability are asked to take part. Both the Primary and Secondary representative teams performed exceptionally well last year and I hope that this year we have the same amount of athletes compete to make these high quality teams. Good luck to everybody who participates. Mitch Cooper TiC Cross Country Team grading’s have all been completed accept for one more session for a select group of 14’s players. A list of these players that need to attend this session have been placed on the football notice board for a final / 3rd session. It will be at Passmore Reserve, Manly Vale this Friday 27th Feb 4:00 – 5:15pm. Students will have to make their own way to this session. Teams will be posted Monday at the College on the Football notice board near the main front College office. Once teams are up, boys are required to collect a letter from outside the PE office (located above the Brimson Centre kitchen) which will list their team players and if the team has a coach or team manager. Like most teams in the Manly Warringah competition we require the majority of these to be parents of players. If you can help out please contact me. Training can only commence when that team has a coach. I would like to thank the following volunteers for helping with the grading process, David McLean, Adam Gray, Daniel Fee, Lee O’Brien, Kyle Dooley, David Anglicas, John Ward, Harry Turner, John Covic, Roger Thompson, Mark Catanzaritti, Paul Whittard, Tony Cimino and Steven Findlay. Team Selection The numbers of students wanting to play football in 2015 has again increased adding to the huge task of team selections. Ideally we would love to place players in a team they all want to play in, realistically this is not always the case. Decisions must be made which most players may be happy about but may disappoint some. For grading’s we enlist volunteers who have much experience in football, coaching or playing to help make these tough decisions. Please keep this in mind when teams are announced after the grading’s are completed. Referee Courses MWFRA has opened registrations for those interested in attending a referee course this year. Entry Level courses (minimum age - must be at least 14 before the end of 2015): 1st March - 8:30 to 4:00 - Open to Juniors only (up to 16 Years of age) To read details or to register visit: http://mwfra.org.au/registrations/entry/ Parent Help Needed More than 129 years of history have added to the prestige of the Riverview Gold Cup Regatta. This year 1655 athletes competed at the illustrious event. What makes this event special is not only the rich history, but the famous dog leg course and the number of spectators who watch from the banks and even from a number of spectator vessels. St Augustine’s Rowing has history at this regatta, competing for 10 years, and over the last 5 years our students have established St Augustine’s as the most successful School Boy Four crew. Last year our 1st four won the Sydney University Cup for this event for the first time, as only the second non-GPS school since the inception of the race. This year the challenge was twofold for our four crew. St Augustine’s crew was not only much younger, they were the only ones in the field who had raced 20 minutes prior. The crew of Zac von Appen, Felix Daddo, Dan Samus, Peter Brongo and coxswain Monty Ravenscroft won the A Final of the 1st School Boy Fours over Joeys, Newington and host school Riverview by 6 seconds. It was a tremendous performance based on Zac von Appen’s skill and leadership paired with three young rowers who gave it all to attempt the impossible. St Augustine’s Football cannot operate without the help of parent volunteers. Coaches and Team Managers: Each team requires a coach and team manager. Most of these roles will need to be filled by parent volunteers. Grounds Co-Coordinator: We are in need of someone to look after Passmore Reserve field set-up and pack down. If you can help with any of the above roles please contact Chris Gray at the College via email. Chris Gray Tic Football (Soccer) 9938 8246 [email protected] ROWING St Augustine’s Rowers winning at Gold Cup Regatta again! First School Boy Four winners celebrating the Sydney University Cup established in 1963 Our Yr 10 eight was up against a dominant Shore crew and the task was to close the gap again to the second ranked Joeys crew. Also in the final was Newington and Sydney Boys High. St Augustine’s was seeded on the outside lane of the dog leg course and rowed a strong race finishing third behind Shore and Joeys. This race was the first Yr10 league of GPS rowing and our crew of Bjarne Ungemach, Felix Daddo, Dan Samus, Peter Brongo, Kieran Riach, Harry Hronopoulos, Zac Alford, Jack Donkers and coxswain Monty Ravenscroft placed well in the top ranks. Another highlight was St Augustine’s best ever performance in the 1st Yr 9 quads. The crew was up against 8 very polished GPS crews plus Redlands. In a strong final our crew of Marcus Oates, Kieran Riach, Patrick Easson, Connor Hopkins and coxswain Kyle Riach finished second in a great time and only behind the winning Shore crew. Zac von Appen and Felix Daddo relieved and exhausted after winning the 1st School Boy Fours over Joeys In addition, our 2nd Yr 9 crew as well as our two Yr 8 quads placed 2nd to 3rd in their respective races. For many it was their maiden Gold Cup race and they rowed well, often congratulated by the race commentator for their superb blade work. With a win, a second and third in 1st divisions, this year marked our most successful Gold Cup Regatta. It shows the strength of the St Augustine’s rowing program. Important to note is that beside the three Yr10 boys in the four, Kieran Riach Yr 9 and Torben Ungemach Yr 8 filled in to compete in a higher age group. U/13 Div 2 U/13 Div 3 U/14s U/15 Div 1 Catch up round 2 more rounds to go 3 rounds to go Semi Finals - 5:30pm FC Allybay V Saints Bulls Manly Vale Calabria Club Final 6:30pm U/15 Div 2 Semi Finals - 5pm Beast FC V Saints Red Devils Manly Vale Calabria Club Final 6pm U/15 Div 3 Catch up games. U/16 Div 1 U/16 Div 2 Competition Finished Semi Finals - 5pm SPC White V Saints Barcelona. Manly Vale Calabria club Final 6:15pm Semi Finals - 7:45pm Riverview V Saints Magpies. North Manly Tennis Centre Final 6th March U/18 Div 1 U/18 Div 2 Yr 10 eight racing in windy conditions finishing third at the Gold Cup The Rowing Committee Semi Finals - 8-30pm Saints Vikings V Saints Clarets. North Manly Tennis Centre Again good luck to all teams! Would everyone please be aware that we need your shirts returned ASAP as the regular Football season starts in just over 4 weeks time. FUTSAL The business end of the season is upon us and for most teams this week means Semi Finals and Finals , while for some there are just a few more rounds to go. I cannot stress the importance of checking the NBFA website, prior to your games in case of changes or cancellations. Below are the schedules for this coming week and we wish everyone all the best for your upcoming matches. U/11 Div 2 Catch up games this week. Congratulations to the Saints Red Devils for finishing the season undefeated. U/12s U/13 Div 1 U/18 Div 3 Semi Finals - 7pm Lord Welbeck V Saints Wolves. North Manly Tennis Centre. 7pm Bally V Saints United North Manly Tennis Centre Final 6th March 3 more rounds to go. 2 more rounds to go David Anglicas Diocese of Broken Bay Primary School Sport Council BROKEN BAY WINTER TEAM SPORT SELECTION TRIALS 2015 INFORMATION FOR PARENTS Broken Bay Diocese selection trials for children wishing to be considered to participate at the Polding Area Winter Team Sport Trials will be held in the sports listed. At the Polding trials a representative team will be selected to compete in the NSW PSSA State Championships. Further information relating to the Polding Trials please go to: www.csss.nsw.edu.au and for PSSA State Carnivals please go to: www.sports.det.nsw.edu.au All teams except 11 years Rugby League are open age. It is therefore expected that the majority of children will be in yrs 5 or 6. As a guide the selectors are looking for children who display an outstanding ability at the particular sport. Children turning 13 will not be eligible for selection in NSW representative teams. Selection in netball and boys soccer is particularly competitive and only those children who have been selected in community development or representative squads or who play A grade and are of a representative standard will be permitted to attend. Where a large number of children attend a trial the selectors will make a ‘first cut’ of players after observation of an initial skills session. Not all students will be selected to continue with the trial. Any children who currently play AFL, boys hockey and girls hockey should be encouraged to attend. Schools will be limited in the number of students they are allowed to nominate for other sports. In the case of wet weather, schools will be notified of any changes. A recorded message will be available on 82507976 Parents please note the following: Player profile forms must be returned to school sport coordinator at least five working days prior to the trials. Students must have the school’s permission to participate in the trials. Schools have the right to refuse permission for a student to attend the Broken Bay trials. The background information is not used for ‘pre-selection’ but assists your school in determining who may attend the trial and the conveners in organising the children for the trial. Parents are responsible for all transport and supervision arrangements for their children attending Broken Bay team trials and Polding trials. Parents are expected to remain at the venue for the duration of the trial. Attendance at any training days, if arranged, are compulsory. The team manager will advise of these details if applicable. Exceptions will not be made for children who are unable to attend because of commitments to another representative team. They will have to choose whether they are able to make a commitment to the Broken Bay squad. The selector’s decisions are final. Clothing: children are required to wear their school sport uniform or other appropriate sports attire including protective equipment as prescribed for the sport. Students must provide their own personal protective equipment. For rugby league and rugby union: Note that these are essentially body contact sports with some degree of inherent risk of injury. The wearing of a correctly fitted mouthguard is mandatory in all games and training sessions. Head gear is highly recommended. Please direct any further enquires to your school sport coordinator. Julie-ann Thompson (Diocesan Sport Coordinator C-/OLGC Forestville) Diocese of Broken Bay Primary School Sport Council WINTER SPORTS TEAM TRIAL DETAILS 2015 SPORT SOCCER –Boys Students to bring own playing & protective gear – shin pads compulsory. SOCCER – Girls Students to bring own playing & protective gear – shin pads compulsory. OPEN LEAGUE Boys only. Students to bring own protective gear. Mouthguards required. 11 YRS LEAGUE (Born 2004 or later) Boys only. Students to bring own protective gear. Mouthguards required. AFL Students to bring own protective gear. Mouthguards required NETBALL TRIAL DATE VENUE TIME CONVENER POLDING TRIALS Lionel Watts Oval Blackbutts Rd Frenchs Forest 12-3pm Grant Colquhoun Maria Regina Avalon Ph: 99182608 Fax: 99186318 Friday 24 April Tamworth Thursday 12 March Lionel Watts Oval Blackbutts Rd Frenchs Forest 12-3pm Lucinda MacMahon St Patrick’s Asquith Ph: 94773800 Fax: 94763944 Friday 24 April Tamworth Monday 16 March St Peter’s Catholic College Gavenlock Rd Tuggerah 1.00 -3.00 pm Jenny Dickson St John’s Tumbi Umbi Ph:43885800 Fax:43898058 Friday 24 April Tamworth Tuesday17 March Forestville Oval Currie Rd Forestville 12.30 – 3.30pm Jason Lussick St Augustine’s College Brookvale Email: taff.walsh@ saintaug.nsw.edu.au Friday 24 April Tamworth Wednesday 18 March MacKillop College Warnervale 3.30 – 5.00pm Kelly Denneman Mackillop Warnervale Ph:43929399 Fax:43929499 Tuesday 31 March Broken Bay Diocese Thursday 12 March Newcastle (Teralba) Northern Beaches Indoor Sports Centre Jacksons Rd Warriewood 12.00 – 3.00pm Kellie Denneman MacKillop College Warnervale Ph: 43929399 Fax: 43929499 Friday 24 April Tamworth HOCKEY Thursday 19 March N Shore/ Peninsula Cluster only: 12.00pm Central Coast Cluster from 1.00pm Thursday 19 March Students to bring own protective gear. Shin pads compulsory. TOUCH Harbord Kikoff Centre, Harbord Bowling Club Bennett Street Curl Curl 4.00 – 5.30pm Friday 24 April Tamworth Tuesday 24 March EDSAAC South Yakalla St Bateau Bay 4.005.30m Nikki Frost St John the Baptist Freshwater Ph: 9939 6699 Email : Nicola.frost@ dbb.catholic.edu.au Amanda Morrison OLSS Terrigal Ph:43656229 Fax:43656230 TOUCH Tuesday 24 March EDSAAC South Yakalla St Bateau Bay 3.305.00pm Garry Simmons St Augustine’s College Brookvale Email: taff.walsh@ saintaug.nsw.edu.au Friday 29 May Mudgee RUGBY UNION Tbc Details available in term 2 Girls only Boys and Girls Girls Boys Boys Students to bring own protective gear. Mouth guards and headgear required. Friday 29 May Mudgee Mon 22 June Forbes Diocese of Broken Bay Primary School Sport Council PLAYER PROFILE- TEAM TRIALS SPORT: ____________________________________________________________ PLAYER DETAILS: Name of Child (Please print):_____________________________________________________ Name of School/suburb: ____________________________________Year Group __________ Date of Birth: _____________________________ Parent/s name/s:______________________________ Mobile: __________________________ Email: _______________________________________________________________________ Medical Conditions /Medication: _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ PLAYING BACKGROUND: Preferred positions (please nominate 2) _________________________________________________________________________ Representative Experience: ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ Present Club: __________________________Age / Division: ______________ CONSENT: I give permission for ___________________ to participate in the Diocesan Sports Trials. I understand that I am responsible for my child’s transport to and from the venue and for supervision during the trial. Parent’s/guardian’s Signature: ___________________________________ I give permission for the above mentioned student to participate in the Broken Bay Diocesan Team Sport Trials. Principal's Signature:________________________________________________