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Vol. 53 No. 14 18 October 2019

During the September holidays Reuben Porta, Jack Miller, Lachlan Jensen, Simeon Natusch, James Davies, Daniel Jerram and myself, accompanied by Mr Cridland, Miss Fish and Dr Lynch, embarked on the fifth annual Thailand Immersion. The same day of leaving our comfort back home in Cairns, we were greeted by a thunderstorm and the bustling streets of Bangkok. Our first part of the journey found us immersed in all aspects of Thai culture by visiting a variety of popular attractions. These ranged from the Thai Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew Temple to the markets. The day ended as each great day on the trip did – with delicious Thai food.

After leaving Bangkok, we visited a rural village of Myanmese migrants in the country’s Prachuap Khiri Khan province. Staying in a simple thatched roof house, we played with the local children despite the poor weather turning the field on which we played ball games into a swamp. Regardless of the language barrier, a smile went a long way when making friends.

After a day of rest at Hua Hin Beach, the trip finished with a three-day tenure at the Marist Centre for Migrants school in Samut Sakhon. In conducting lessons and playing with children at the school, we were all sad to leave because of the strong connections we formed with students in the short time spent getting to know them. Departing with a cultural exchange allowed us to share final goodbyes with the students. We each received a traditional Myanmese bag and performed some of the College hymns to showcase a part of our lives in return.

Speaking for the group, I can say that this trip has left a positive impact in all of our lives through the experiences, challenges and laughs that we shared together. The group was enriched by the chance to be out of our comfort zones and I encourage those in the younger grades to also consider the opportunity to participate in the Thailand Immersion.

Ryley Hyden - Year 11

Thailand Immersion

SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENTS

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COLLEGE CALENDARSaturday 19 OctOber India Night Boarders' Exeat Weekend

MOnday 21 OctOber Student Free Day - Panel Verification Day

Friday 25 OctOber Innisfail Country Dinner World Teachers Day

WedneSday 30 OctOber P & F AGM Meeting 6:00pm

Friday 1 nOveMber Annual Awards Evening - 6:30pm Boarders' Free Weekend

Friday 15 nOveMber Year 12 Graduation Day Mass 10:00am Assembly 11:30am Dinner 6:30pm Boarders' Free Weekend

thurSday 21 nOveMber Year 7 2020 Orientation Day Year 7 2020 Parent Information Evening 5:30pm Lennon Hall

thurSday 28 nOveMber Year 11 classes finish at 3:20pm

Friday 29 nOveMber Year 7-10 Advent Liturgy & Farewell

Congratulations to these boys from Years 8 & 9 who represented North Queensland in the AFL U14 State Talent Carnival in the first week of the holidays. They won 2/3 games and were placed 2nd.

Congratulations to Sidney Whipp who competed in the annual Australian Goalball Championships representing Queensland.

Queensland won Gold and Sidney won highest goalscorer for the Junior Division and in the All-Star Team.

Congratulations to all the Year 7 boys who achieved Credits, Distinctions and High Distinctions in the National Geography

Competition.

Congratulations to Ricky Groth who competed at an Inline Hockey National tournament in Adelaide. His team placed 3rd against the other opposing states. He was the only player in the Cairns region

to be selected to represent Queensland.

Congratulations to all boys on their special achievements. Well done!

Please direct your son’s special achievements to Br Joa for both in and out of school activities.Email: brjoa@cns.catholic.edu.au

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From the Principal

Dear members of the Saints Family,

Welcome back to Term 4! I trust your break was a relaxing and enjoyable one with family and friends (just a shame about the Raiders…..). On looking at the students' reports, it was pleasing to see a number of students improve their effort. This has and always will be my main priority. As parents, all we want is for our children to work hard. In effort comes success, however that may look to individuals. A consistent effort across all areas will always result in a job well done.

Last weekend I attended a Parent Engagement Workshop, coordinated by Catholic Education Services Cairns and facilitated by two leading academics in this field. There were many takeaways around how school and community can work collectively to ensure a positive environment where all stakeholders are valued. It was also identified by members on our group, made up of staff and parents, that there were no fewer than 20 opportunities for the community to gather as one. That’s more than one every two weeks. But to me the most memorable takeaway was a statement that was made by Pope Francis. “Schools assist parents in the education of their children.”

Research has shown that a student's academic progress improves with regular parent dialogue on a daily basis. In an earlier newsletter, I suggested a few ideas on how to engage in conversation with your adolescent son/s after school. The three starter questions were: “What was the best part of your day; what was the hardest part; and finally, what was the funniest part?” From this, there is often an opening to discuss what happened in classes and what was learnt.

Recently, I was challenged to articulate what was a community and what responsibilities each of us had to community. It is widely recognised that Saints is a great community. But why? It comes down to the fact that all ‘buy in’. A commitment to everything that Saints offers and expects. It is not a smorgasbord; we do not pick and choose when it suits. We put the greater good of the community before ourselves when required and do what is expected. From that, great rewards for all are reaped.

One such opportunity to come together in community will be on this Saturday with the annual India Night. This is an opportunity to come together and share a meal and some fun whilst raising much needed funds for a school in India. Mr Lionel Williamson, a longstanding and loved member of our community, continues to be the driving force behind this event and cause. I look forward to welcoming many of you there on Saturday.

One of the areas I will continue to work over this term is the increase in attendance rates at the College. As you may be aware, much research has been done over recent years to show that improved attendance rates by students at school results in improved outcomes in learning, engagement and socialisation. Firstly, congratulations to the students who attend school every day and enjoy being part of this great community. Every day counts - every day missed impacts on student learning and engagement! Thank you also to parents and carers for your support in this area. There are some infographics again included in this newsletter which I ask that you discuss with your son/s.

May St Marcellin Champagnat and Mary Our Good Mother continue to watch over our community.

Mr Matthew BrennanPrincipal

The Principal, Staff and Students of St Augustine's Collegewarmly invite

Members of the Saints Familyto attend the College's

Annual Presentation of Awardsto be held in Lennon Hall on

Friday 1 November 2019The foyer will open from 5:30pm for inspection of student work

and serving of refreshments. Guests are asked to be seated by 6:20pm.Please RSVP to the College Office by Monday 28 October

Phone 07 4052 9111 or email sac.reception@cns.catholic.edu.au

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1 or 2 days a week doesn’t seem like much but...

Every child, on time, everyday

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Adapted and used with the permission of Brisbane Catholic Education

DEPUTY PRINCIPAL

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It is great to see the students return following the Term break focused and ready to begin work. At this early point in the term can I reinforce with the students the importance the College places on respect for each other. Politeness and good manners are a suitable starting place as is the expression “thank you”.

Closed for Reconstruction“When to Really Worry” is one of Michael Carr-Gregg’s books which focuses on mental health problems in teenagers. “Closed for Reconstruction” is referring to a teenager’s brain in the early stages of adolescence. MRI scans reveal a teenager’s brain development during adolescence is only 80% complete. The cerebral cortex (which is the largest part of the brain) and the frontal lobe (responsible for cognitive processes) are still in the development phase for our secondary school sons. This means reasoning, impulse control, prioritising, planning and making sound decisions are sometimes – interesting! To further make life interesting for parents of teenagers, research shows that boys' brains are not completely developed until the age of 28-29! Girls on the other hand, have fully developed brains by the age of 21-23.

Of course, the age at which brains develop is not an excuse for inappropriate behaviour. Setting clear boundaries, providing emotional support and giving constructive consequences

after poor choices is the best strategy for parents.

According to Carr-Gregg, the following five factors are important to prevent problems before they occur:

• Having a mentor: Teenagers need an adult they can talk to, respect, value and be guided by their experience. A good role model is the key here.

• Being good at something: Being good at something is important for teenagers for their resilience and self-image as it exposes them to good role models and teaches them to be good time managers.

• Being emotionally intelligent: Parents/carers need to be good communicators/listeners. Talking about emotions and owning feelings rather than blaming others for their feelings is an important part of their emotional wellbeing.

• Feeling that life has meaning: Teenagers who feel connected to something positive are less likely to turn to smoking, drinking or using illicit drugs.

• Thinking positively: Teenagers who encourage themselves and think positively about themselves rather than focus on the negatives, become more resilient and cope better with stress and anxiety.

Mr Frazer Rigby - Deputy Principal

Is your son planning to leave the College?There is always movement at the end of the year with families being transferred etc. As we begin to look at those students on waitlist for a position at the College in 2020, it is helpful for planning purposes to know if your son will not be returning to St Augustine's College in 2020.Please notify the College as soon as possible of your family's intentions.Email sac.admin@cns.catholic.edu.au or call 4052 9111.

Term 1College Office opens Monday 20 JanuaryYear 7 Boarders in Residence Monday 27 JanuaryYear 7 commence 8:35am Tuesday 28 JanuaryAll Boarders in Residence Tuesday 28 JanuaryYears 8 -12 commence 8:35am Wednesday 29 JanuaryLast day Term 1 Thursday 2 April

Term 2Boarders in Residence Monday 20 AprilClasses resume Tuesday 21 AprilLast day Term 2 Thursday 25 June

Term 3Boarders in Residence Monday 13 JulyClasses resume Tuesday 14 JulyLast day Term 3 Thursday 17 September

Term 4Boarders in Residence Tuesday 6 OctoberClasses resume Wednesday 7 OctoberYear 12 Graduation Thursday 22 OctoberYears 7–11 Last day Term 4 Friday 27 November

2020 Term DatesParents are advised that 2020 Term Dates have been uploaded on the Parent Portal under Forms and Documents.Boarding Families – Please refer to this document for a full listing of Free and Exeat Weekends for boarding students.

2020 Term Dates Just Released

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Friendship and Social Justice Rosies is an experience unlike any other. You hear about the high rates of homelessness and poverty in Cairns, but actually being face to face with those encompassed by the issues brings a new perspective to the situation. Many of the people you meet on the streets, are some of the kindest and nicest souls in Cairns. And the more you talk to them, the more you change how you understand poverty and homelessness. In changing my own views, I have come to realise how easily poverty can affect anyone, with stories of common past professions and lives being revealed, and insight into the personal tragedy that brought them to this point. Those who come to Rosies have a willingness to talk which further displays their friendly and kind nature. The Rosies motto, "Friends on the Street" is highly appropriate, not just for the volunteers I have observed, but also those reached out to also. Lucas Kresevic - SRC Captain

MISSION DEPARTMENT

Vinnies Book SaleA gentle sea breeze, sizzling sausages, catchy melodies and an excited crowd beckoned us. A bookworm’s dream! Mountains of cardboard boxes overflowing with thousands of books eagerly waiting for someone to reopen their covers to discover the treasures inside. Vinnies Mega Book Sale was held at the Cairns Cruise Terminal on the first weekend of the September holidays, and 40 members of the Saints community volunteered some of their precious holiday time to help this wonderful charity. I’ve got to say I have never seen so many books in my life. The range of titles was astounding from Where’s Spot? to David Copperfield; Yoga for Beginners to Woodworking Basics; The Complete Book of Pickling to a History of Anthropology. There was something to ignite everyone’s interest. The amount of effort the volunteers gave unpacking, sorting and tidying books and assisting customers was amazing - some taking their volunteering to the next level searching through hundreds of boxes for one elusive book that an eager bookworm desired. They were successful and so was the event confirmed by the brimming bags and smiles of the satisfied readers. It was great to be involved!Jayden Cox - Year 7

Br John Horgan with Reuben Porta, Daniel Jerram and Ryley Hyden

Mrs Michelle Peut, Leon Kay and Riley O'Sullivan Jayden Cox Mrs Christine Cross with Caitlin and Chelsea

St Augustine's College has a new phone number

(07) 4052 9111Please update your contacts

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NEW ZEALAND SKI TRIPNew Zealand Ski/Snowboarding Trip 2019

The Saints New Zealand Ski/Snowboarding Trip ran from 21-29 September and was at capacity with 30 students enjoying all that the South Island has to offer. Day one was spent in transit with flights from Cairns to Sydney to Auckland and overnight accommodation in Auckland. An early flight into Queenstown was a great prelude to day two activites with tremendous scenery on show. A gondola ride up to the Mountain Luge and Skyline Restaurant presented the boys with spectacular views of the Queenstown region. The race track smelt of burning rubber as the boys battled with staff for supremacy and bragging rights. The buffet lunch was sensational and much appreciated before the trip to the Goldfields Jetboat Ride at Kawarau Gorge. The jetboat ride was cold and wet with numerous 360 degree spins and high speed manoeuvres lasting for more than 20 minutes.The Remarkables lived up to its reputation with some fresh snow on the first morning and things got off to a great start with lessons and a free afternoon of skiing and snowboarding. Coronet Peak also provided the boys with plenty of challenges as their skills improved with compulsory lessons. With the arrival of a cold front, the ski fields received some more snow over the next few days and the skiing was difficult with icy conditions. The upside was beautiful scenery with snow covering the mountains into the valley on Thursday morning. Cardrona provided a variety of experiences with the terrain park being popular and the Captains Basin a busy place.The trip on the "SS Earnslaw" across to Walter Peak on Tuesday night was a highlight with the vintage steam engine attracting plenty of attention and the buffet dinner consumed without much conversation. Unfortunately the helicopter ride was cancelled due to high winds on Saturday but safety first was a great option on the day.I would like to thank Mrs Marie Oldfield and Mr Paul Little for their supervision and care of the boys on what was a trip of a lifetime for many of the boys!

Mr Neil Gregory - Head of Year 10

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THAILAND IMMERSIONImmersion 2019 Highlights

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ARTS DEPARTMENTAHEP

Harrison Will, Richard Huelin and James Holland travelled to Brisbane in the holidays to participate in the Australian Honours Ensemble Program in Brisbane. This program is run by the Queensland Conservatorium of Music and has the best student musicians in the State gather to participate in two days of intensive rehearsal workshops and a culminating performance. Richard and Harrison worked in the Choir and James worked in the Wind Ensemble. Congratulations gentlemen on your outstanding representation of our College.

AMEB ExamsEvery year students work with their instrumental music teachers on repertoire and technical work in order to sit an external exam run by the Australian Music Examinations Board. We have had several students sit exams over the past two months. Here are some of their outstanding results.Saxonn Capilos Grade 4 Violin - CreditReagan Crookes Grade 4 Violin - CreditReagan Crookes Grade 5 Piano - CreditAntoine Haddad Grade 4 Voice & Communciation DistinctionRichard Huelin Grade 4 Voice - Honours James Holland Grade 7 Clarinet - Honours Scott St Amand Grade 6 Trombone - CreditNicholas Taifalos Grade 3 Saxophone for Leisure - Honours Nicholas Taifalos Grade 4 Piano - CreditSahan Warshamana Dewayalage Grade 3 Violin - Credit

Richard Huelin James Holland Harrison Will

Saxonn Capilos Reagan Crookes Antoine Haddad Richard Huelin

James Holland Scott St Amand Nicholas Taifalos Sahan Warshamana Dewayalage

ScheduleThere are quite a few performances and events coming up in Term 4. Details are on our Facebook page.

The following dates are important to put in your calendars/diaries:

25 October St Monica’s Awards Night Concert Band, String Orchestra & Choir

1 November St Augustine’s Awards Night All Groups

12 November Music Break Up Breakfast All Groups

CommunicationPlease make sure you email us with anything your son is doing outside of school within the Arts. We love to hear about the extra things they do.

Please like our Facebook Page St Augustine’s College Cairns Arts Department to keep up to date with what our students are doing, and forthcoming events.

Mrs Cherie SpannenburgHead of Arts/Head of Performing Arts

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Birthday and AlumniOn Saturday evening 28 September, Mrs Sue Struber, Learning Enrichment School Officer and I joined both the See Kee family and many friends who had gathered at Rattle and Hum on the Cairns Esplanade to celebrate the combined 21st and 18th birthdays of Kobe, who graduated in 2016 and Ryan who graduated in 2018. Kobe is currently attending Melbourne University undertaking a course in Film and Media. It was great to catch up with many Saints Alumni as well. Celebrating with the brothers were Kosta Foster, now in the Navy, based in Cairns; Joshua Yamashita, now a cook on Thursday Island at the Sasan Café and Ryan who gained an electrical traineeship with Ergon based on Thursday Island. Niki Mau was also successful in getting into the Navy. Niki is at HMAS Cerberus undergoing training. It was great to see Branden Ramsay, who graduated in 2011 and Tomika See Kee, St Monica’s Alumni. Both are now in Weipa. Tomika is now a nurse in the Emergency Department and Branden is a leading hand electrician for Rio Tinto. I also recently came into contact with Haryne Uta from Saibai Island who is working for Central Queensland University in Cairns. Haryne graduated in 2010 and then to JCU Cairns to complete a Bachelor of Education. He dropped in to the College to say hello. Also, Lawrence Uta, who graduated in 2002. It was good to hear and see that all the recently and not so recently graduated young Saints Indigenous men were doing well. Congratulations to all.

Bryan Carswell - Indigenous Liaison Officer

INDIGENOUS STUDENTS ALUMNI

Mr Bryan Carswell and Kobe See Kee

Haryne Uta pictured with Sr Cheryl McEwanat the CollegeJoshua Yamashita, Mr Bryan Carswell, Ryan See Kee and Kosta Foster

Year 12 Accounting student, Anthony Conolly, entered the Keith Goodwin Memorial Scholarship competition which called for students to answer questions regarding their future studies at university. Applicants had to be currently studying Accounting and achieving a VHA or HA and plan to study in the Commerce/Business disciplines (Accountancy, Business Studies or Economics amongst the subjects at first-year level) or intend to pursue a career in business and/or business teaching after graduation.

Upon succeeding in his initial application, Anthony had to attend the final judging day on Saturday 12 October and was interviewed by a panel of judges from various backgrounds. Anthony was awarded an Encouragement Award, sponsored by Bill Sexton Accountants. This award is valued at $500. The judges were impressed with the manner in which Anthony responded to questions during the interview, his portfolio and the excellent results he achieved in Accounting.

Anthony will be presented with his prize at the Business Liaison Association Awards night on 28 November.

Mrs Tania Bellerby - Teacher

KEITH GOODWIN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

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CAREERS AND PATHWAYSCareer planning podcasts

The Foundation for Young Australian’s (FYA) has an article that lists eight podcasts that may help you with your career planning. We have listed five of those podcasts. It is highly recommended that you read the article before you explore the podcasts:

• Binge Thinking - Binge Thinking is a fortnightly show where host Caspar Roxburgh has a chat to guests who are all under 35 years of age about who they are, what they do and how they see the world.

• Starving Artist - How do creative types do what they do and pay the bills? This podcast aims to find out.

• Working - Each episode is an interview with a professional about what they do all day.

• Startup - This podcast is for those who are keen to get their own business off the ground.

• Note to Self – Each episode tackles the pervasiveness of our devices, and how to preserve our humanity in the digital age.

Plan your career journey for successIn simplistic terms, career planning has four stages:

• Knowing yourself

• Finding out about the options available (i.e. exploring industries and occupations)

• Decision making

• Taking action (i.e. acting on your decision).

The Career Centre on the Western Australian Government website has resources to help you with each stage of your career planning. Visit the site and get started.

Have you thought about ...Archivists, Curators and Records Managers, Zoologist or Recreation officer

Archivists, Curators and Records Managers develop, maintain, implement and deliver systems for keeping, updating, accessing and preserving records, files, information, historical documents and artefacts. You usually need a bachelor degree in a relevant field to work as an Archivist, Curator or Records Manager. Many Archivists, Curators and Records Managers complete postgraduate studies. Click here to find out more about tasks, prospects, pathways, skills and knowledge the work environment.

Zoologists study the anatomy, physiology, characteristics, ecology, behaviour and environments of animals. Some specialisations are Entomologist, Mammalogist, Ornithologist. A bachelor degree in science or applied science majoring in zoology or a related field is needed to work as a Zoologist. Many Zoologists complete postgraduate studies. Click here to find out more about tasks, prospects, pathways, skills and knowledge of the work environment.

Recreation Officers plan, organise and coordinate recreation

facilities and programs through organisations such as local governments, schools, church bodies and youth organisations. You usually need a formal qualification in sport and recreation, leisure and health, or a related field to work as a Recreation Officer. VET (Vocational Education and Training) and university are both common study pathways for Recreation Officers. Traineeships may also be available. Click here to find out more about tasks, prospects, pathways, skills and knowledge, and the work environment.

What do data scientists actually do?Data scientists provide companies with the information needed so they can make smarter – more informed –business decisions. They hunt down numbers to uncover new insights, predict trends and understand complex consumer behaviours. Click here to find out more about:

• What kind of places employ data scientists?

• Do you get paid much?

• Should you study?

• The names of jobs in the field?

In Year 11 and interested in the Australian Defence Force Academy or the ADAF

Education Award?The optimum time to apply for entry into the Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) is Semester two of Year 11. Year 11 students who are interested in an attractive salary while studying Arts, Business, Engineering, Information Technology, Science or Technology at the ADFA are encouraged to commence their application this year. You can explore life at ADFA and start your application on the ADFA website, or ring 13 19 01. Before you do this, read about the ADFA Education Award.

Want a career in Music with a difference?Expand your musical repertoire across a variety of genres, playing with Army bands at military, community and charity functions across Australia and potentially overseas. You can continue your love of music while being a member of the Army, Navy or Airforce.

Want to be a chef and thinking about the ADF - can’t decide?

Did you know that the Army, Navy and Air Force all have hospitality roles currently available? This role may be perfect for students who enjoy planning and preparing meals. To apply students require a minimum pass in Year 10 English and Mathematics. Click here for more information.

Ms Helen Leicht - VET & Careers/Pathways Coordinator

COUNSELLOR

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Mental Health is in the newsThere is a lot of talk about mental health: in the workplace, in homes, and of course among youth. Last week, 7-12 October was Mental Health Week and the media spent lots of time talking about Federal government plans, or initiatives, or actions.

CES WellBeing SurveyIn the middle of Term 3, the College participated in the CES Student WellBeing Survey, done throughout all Cairns Diocese schools. Some of the aggregated responses are reported in this article.

All these graphics relate to the overall Years 7 to 12 aggregated data. The scales for Positive School Community, Support for Student Wellbeing, and Student Wellbeing Skills are scored so that a higher average is better. The K6, Psychological distress scale is scored so that lower scores are better – less distress.

Open-ended survey questionThere were two open-ended questions on this CES Student Wellbeing survey. The first of these was: “What do you think has the most negative influence on student mental health and wellbeing?” Now the question is a bit ambiguous since it is not clear whether a student should answer with regard to ‘at my school’ or ‘for students in general’. With that caveat, the Saints students responded over a range of mental health issues.

It is clear that Saints students identified bullying as a major issue of concern, more so for the younger grades. The younger grades also identified a concern about homework, rejection by peers, and name calling. The Senior boys identified a different issue of the pressures of school work generally, no doubt reflecting their concerns for exams and post-school identities.

Negative influences* on mental health.

* A single comment on a survey may include several concerns. Most numerous themes mentioned

Media Report on CannabisThe Weekend Australian newspaper of 5 & 6 October on the front page headlined: Cannabis lifts risk of psychosis cases”, p1. The Report to Federal government notes the steady rise of mental illness with increased cannabis use, increased psychosis in judications where cannabis is legalised or decriminalised. The report notes: “there has been a sizeable body of (research) work analysing the adverse physiological and mental health effects of recreational cannabis use, despite marijuana being decriminalised in only a small number of jurisdictions”. It must be understood that regular use of marijuana by adolescents is even more powerfully detrimental to growing brains!

Br Roger Vallance - Counsellor

Student Wellbeing Skills Psychological Distress

Confidential CounsellingTelephone: 4052 9135

Email: brroger@cns.catholic.edu.au

Positive School Community Support for Student Wellbeing

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NOTICES

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INDIA NIGHT

INDIA APPEALSaturday 19 October 2019

Delicious Curries

Pig on the Spit Monster RaffleBring extra cash for a

chance to win great prizes

Saints Pool open for the kids

BYO Drinks

Soft Drinks and Beer available

Starts 5pm

For catering purposes, RSVP preferrred but not essentialTelephone: 4052 9111

Email: sac.reception@cns.catholic.edu.au

$15.00 Adults $10.00 Children (12 years & over)

St Augustine’s College Annual Fundraiser (since 1995)All money raised is sent to our sister Marist School in India

P. Udayapatti

Prize for BestDressed Table

MONEY PAYABLE ON THE NIGHT

Family Night

ST AUGUSTINE’S COLLEGE GROUNDS

All Welcome - Bring Family and Friends

Jumping Castle

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TERM 4 2019 SPORTS SELECTIONS SPORTS PRICE LIST (YEARS 7-11)

Payment must be made for your son's selected activity/sport by no later than Tuesday 22 October. Students who have not paid by this date will forfeit their right to participate in their activity/sport and will complete sports detention. Students must be aware that there are associated risks that may lead to injury with a number of the activities and students are expected to be attentive to staff instructions and equipment requirements.Some sport options require early departure and specific equipment listed below. Students are responsible for arriving on time for their bus departure and have the correct equipment.Payment can only be made at the College Office in person or over the phone. Please do not pay at the Sports Office.

SPORT Year Level COST ConditionsBadminton (PCYC) 10 – 11 $35Cable Ski (Smithfield) 10 – 11 $70 Bus leaves early 12:25pm towel and boardiesChess @ Saints 7 – 11 freeFight Club Gym 10 – 11 $40 Towel requiredFutsal 7 – 9 freeGrounds 6-a-side Soccer 7 – 11 $30 Water Bottle encouragedHockey Competition (Turf) 7 – 9 $25 Cairns High and St Monica’sIndoor Sports (Shark cage) 7 – 9 $50Jump Mania 7 – 9 $50Laser Tag 7 – 9 $50 Bus leaves early 12:25pmPCYC Weights Gym 10 – 11 $30 Towel requiredSchool Gym 10 – 11 free Towel requiredJunior School Sport 7 – 9 freeSailing 7 – 11 $120 Later finish 3pmSenior School Sport 10 – 11 freeSquash (Sportsworld) 10 – 11 $40Table Tennis (Cairns Table Tennis Centre) 7 – 9 $25Table Tennis at School 10 – 11 freeTen-Pin Bowling (Go Bowling Centre) 7 – 11 $50Water Sports College Pool 10 – 11 free Towel and swimwear requiredWorld Gym (Weights) 10 – 11 $45 Towel required

NOTICESInnisfail & Surrounding Areas

Country DinnerFriday 25 October from 6.00pm

Join us for barefoot bowls and a BBQ at South Johnstone Bowls Club. All welcome.

RSVP to the College Office - 4052 9111or email sac.reception@cns.catholic.edu.au

Term 4 Sports Payments Due by Tuesday 22 October

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SAINTS SPORT

Name: William JonssonSchool Sports: CISSA Soccer, First XI Cricket Captain, Saints Athletics Team (shotput)Representative honours: Soccer: Peninsula team U12, U15, U16, U19, Queensland Shadow U15, Queensland Country U13 at FFA National competition.Bill Turner Co-Captain at State Finals 2017Cricket: Peninsula team U15, U19 (x2) (Captain 2019 U19)Cricket Far North team U13, U14, U15, U16, U18 (x2)Queensland Cricket Silver Rookie Squad season 2016/17Futsal: State and Australian representative (primary school)

Favourite Sports teams: Brisbane Heat (cricket) and Manchester City (soccer).Sports heroes: Steve Smith for having human failings but redeeming himself via hard work, determination and humility.

Proudest sporting moment: Being a part of the U15 State School Soccer Championship winning team after coming back from a fractured femur.

Goals for this year: Getting the best OP I can whilst still playing high level cricket.Saints boy you want in the trenches with you: Felix Graf (we have been in the same Homeroom class since prep) and Luca Gadek (as I have relied on him to clean up my mess in defence for many years).Funniest player: Jack Douglas because of his good chat behind the stumps.Funniest On-field moment: The priceless look on the face of Matthew Brookes returning to the

dressing room after copping a cricket ball flush in the box at 130km/hr against Rockhampton Grammar last year (and being grateful it wasn’t me).Favourite food: Waterbar ribs.Favourite film/ TV show: FoxCricketHD channel 501.Dream car: My Honda Jazz.Dream job: Doctor or professional cricket player.Best thing on Tolle's menu: Roast lamb rolls on a Tuesday.Words to live by: The old cricket mantra of “Head down, nothing silly”, which equally applies to life as it does to cricket.Goals for after school: Study medicine and play cricket.

SAINTS PLAYER PROFILE

FNQ Volleyball Schools CupOn Friday 11 and Saturday 12 October, the Saints Senior Volleyball team competed in the FNQ Volleyball Schools Cup against nine other schools from around the region. We progressed into the grand final with an unexpected undefeated record, winning all competition games in the first two sets where games were the best of three sets. Unfortunately, we came away runners up in the Grand Final, losing to Cairns High 2-1. Congratulations to them on an awesome game.I was lucky enough to be awarded with the MVP of the tournament, bringing smiles back to our faces. Even though second place was not ideal, we kept the Saints tradition of being “Humble in victory, gracious in defeat”. Special thanks to our coaches Mr and Mrs Bellerby and team members Graham Thiele, Denzel Kome, Sean Julius-Wright, Alastair Molony, Robert Derby, Sam Geck, Blasius Semei, Andrew Bellerby and James Holland.

Wesley Yow - Year 12

JSS Goes from Strength to StrengthThe Saints Junior School Sport teams came up against St Andrew’s in a crucial round leading up to the finals and were victorious in four out of five sports. The JSS AFL lads warmed up for their trip down south to the State Titles with a 65-21 demolition. Basketball was a similar story, getting up 71-28, after impressive work in the two middle quarters of the match. Football returned to the winner’s circle with a hard fought 1-0 win while our Volleyball team didn’t bring their A-game and went down 2 sets to 0. Next week sees us take on traditional arch rivals St Mary’s at home so we are hoping for more success there to propel us into the finals series.

Kirk Donaldson:

“Go hard or go home." Saints Swimming Coach