Vol. 48 No. 17 13 November 2014

Last week, the College celebrated our annual presentation of awards, the Annual Awards Evening, for the 85th time. The title sounds a bit like the Academy Awards, thankfully without the red carpet parade. It has always represented a highlight in the College’s calendar that recognises a range of student achievements for the year, that is rapidly drawing to an end.This year was no different with a large number of students acknowledged for their contributions to College life in the academic, sporting, cultural and service areas. In total, some 174 boys made their way up onto the stage to receive their awards, many of them doubling up across a number of areas. The greatest difficulty we face, as a staff, is determining where

we draw the line on these awards. The reality is that there are many other students who are also deserving of recognition, but who are pipped at the post by others, who manage to have that little bit extra. Indeed, one of the most difficult jobs I have each year is determining the three aggregate winners in each year level. The aggregate awards recognise the top three students across all subject areas. In most year levels,

I am forced to resort to making a decision between individuals on the basis of very small differences. I now have to use a spreadsheet to calculate these differences, as the margin is that tight. Such is the nature of the competition within the College.Nevertheless, the feature of these nights that always grabs me is that this spirit of competition is a very healthy one, with boys happy to see others recognised, even if it is at their own expense. The sense I get, which I hope we never lose, is that we share in each other’s success and benefit from it jointly as a College community.Long may it continue.

John DoolanDeputy Principal (Academic)

85th AnnuAl AwArds EvEning

Champagnat Award Winner - Steven England with his parents Michelle and Steven

College Dux for 2014 - Timothy Olle with his parents Jeanette and Stephen

Special Achievements – Page 2

Principal – Page 3

Awards Evening - Page 4

Deputy Principal – Page 5

LOTE Department - Page 5

Arts Department – Page 6

Indigenous Studies – Page 7

Senior Pathways – Pages 8 & 9

Saints Shop - Page 9

Boarding News – Page 10

Saints Sport – Pages 11 & 12

In thIs Issue

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

Tom WestYear 8

Selected in the Cricket Far North U14 team

to compete in the State Championships in

December

Friday 14 November Year 8 2015 Orientation Day Year 8 2015 Parent Information Night 5.30pm in Lennon Hall

Friday 21 November Year 12 Graduation Day 10.00am Graduation Mass 6.30pm Graduation Dinner

Thursday 27 November Year 11 Classes Finish

Friday 28 November Year 10 Mass & Luncheon 12.00 Noon in Lennon Hall Year 8 & 9 Advent Liturgy 2.30pm Year 8–10 Classes Finish

College CAlendAr

Congratulations to the following boys who achieved outstanding results in the recent ICAS Science Competition

Junior - High Distinctions: Jay Baird, Lachlan Harnett, Anthony Clark, Adam Takai, Jackson Eckersley & James Brain.

Distinctions: Julian Clark, Liam Featherstone, Michael Perera, Patrick Indorato, Bailey Hoare, Christopher Mugwiria, Damien Turner,

Declan Miller, Jack McHenry, James Thomsett, Kehl Jones, Ryan SeeKee, Sam Guarrera, Shannon Galbraith, Thomas West & Kai Stuchbery.

Intermediate - High Distinctions: Krystof Holba, Lloyd Bennett, Matthew Cunnington, Dean Ramsay, Dylan Wharton, Jordan Byrne,

Christopher Richardson, David Pan & Dayan Baker. Distinctions: Anurag Singh, Daniel Knowles, Ethan Prestipino, Grayson Redgwell, Lachlan Taylor, Joel Ashby, Joseph Biuso,

Mitaru McGaughey, Nicholas Cooper, Patrick Moore, Jack Duyvestyn, Jayden Payne, Rakim Vanderwolf, Rihards Rubulis, Sam Cristaudo, Sonny Christian, Tyler Langtry, Willam Webster & Lachlan Paterson

Year 11 Chemistry Competition - High Distinctions: Rohan Olufson, Oscar Perry & Jared Sullivan.

Distinctions: Fraser Cooper, Dylan Grbavac, James Lay, Alex Lennon, Luke Chapman, Shannon Newton, Jordan Rose, Adam Sederkenny,

Lachlan Smith, Ben Trezise, Patrick Welsh & Dean Williams.

Theo Watson - Year 11Awarded the Athletics North Queensland

Junior Athlete of the Year for 2014. Presented by Mrs Yvonne Mullins,

President of Athletics North Queensland

YEAR 8 2015ORIENTATION DAY

Friday 14 November9.00am to 2.30pm

year 8 2015 Parent information meeting5.30pm in Lennon Hall

All Year 8 2015 parents and students are to attend

The Saints Shop will be open on orientation day 8.00am to 3.30pm

Term 1College Office opens Monday 19 JanuaryYear 7 & 8 Boarders in Residence Monday 26 JanuaryYear 7 & 8 Boys commence 8.35am Tuesday 27 JanuaryAll Boarders in Residence Tuesday 27 JanuaryYears 9 -12 commence 8.35am Wednesday 28 JanuaryLast day Term 1 Wednesday 1 April

Term 2Boarders in Residence Monday 20 AprilClasses resume Tuesday 21 AprilLast day Term 2 Wednesday 24 June

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

Term 4Boarders in Residence Monday 5 OctoberClasses resume Tuesday 6 OctoberStudent Free Day Monday 19 OctoberYear 12 Graduation Day Friday 20 NovemberYear 11 concludes Thursday 26 NovemberYear 7–10 Last day Term 4 Friday 27 November

2015 Term Dates

Please direct your son’s special achievements to br Joa for both in and out of school activities. email: brjoa@sac.qld.edu.au

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Dear Members of the Saints Community,The Annual Awards Evening last Friday was a wonderful celebration of student achievement. The awards themselves were interspersed with a wide selection of music, drama and multimedia, which made for an engaging, entertaining and informative night.I wanted to take the opportunity to publish some of my own thoughts from the speech I delivered, which for me puts the event in a context. Here is an abridged version of my thoughts:This evening acknowledges and celebrates several things: persistence, hard work, enthusiasm, realisation of potential, struggles, adversity, academic excellence, sporting and cultural abilities, disappointment, hope and, even courage. Most importantly, it is about the growth of our boys. It is about the breadth and depth of growth in various areas of a boy’s life. Our aim is to develop the character of those entrusted to us. As our Founder Saint Marcellin Champagnat pointed out to our early brothers, our task is to “mould the character of those young people in our care”.I wanted to share a story to give an insight into character development:

The Story of the butterflyA man found a cocoon of a butterfly.One day a small opening appeared.He sat and watched the butterfly for several hours as it struggled to squeeze its body through the tiny hole.Then it stopped, as if it couldn’t go further.

So the man decided to help the butterfly.He took a pair of scissors andsnipped off the remaining bits of cocoon.The butterfly emerged easily butit had a swollen body and shriveled wings.

The man continued to watch it,expecting that any minute the wings would enlarge and expand enough to support the body, neither happened!In fact the butterfly spent the rest of its lifecrawling around.It was never able to fly.

What the man in his kindnessand haste did not understand:The restricting cocoon and the strugglerequired by the butterfly to get through the opening was a way of forcing the fluid from the body into the wings so that it would be ready for flight once that was achieved.

Sometimes struggles are exactly what we need in our lives.Going through life with no obstacles would cripple us.We will not be as strong as we could have been and we would never fly.

This is a story for everybody in this room; it is for our students who are struggling to do their best and perhaps can’t see the long term value of what they are undertaking at the time. Perhaps it is good to remember when you are doing that daily homework and revision that is essential to academic success. It may also be a story for those who have painstakingly practiced over a lengthy period of time for a particular sport or learning an instrument or your lines for a play. It is equally relevant for us teachers who need to allow our students to struggle with problem solving and complexity without making it too easy; likewise, for a teacher to remember that confusion can be an important stage in the accommodation of new information or development of a new skill. It is a reminder that challenges are a necessary part of a student’s evolution.

It is a salutary lesson for parents, especially for those who may be inclined to step in to do things for their kids or rescue them from difficulties or disappointments when they would be better off letting them struggle to develop the resilience and strength they need in order to face greater problems in the future.

We believe at Saints that your attitude and way of being is more important than what you do:

• I hope that we have taught you that we all have a responsibility to look after each other;

• That serving others, even if it inconveniences us, will ultimately bring love and joy into the world;

• That the inclusion of all people, despite who they are or whether we like them or not, is a central value and of inestimable importance;

• That faith in ourselves, others and God is an essential part of anyone’s life;

• I hope we have challenged your faith, wherever you are on that journey;

• I hope that you have learned to pray.

I hope that the reception of awards brings a sense of recognition and satisfaction to those who received them. I equally hope that it inspires others to reach for their potential in whatever they undertake.

I know that whether you received an award or not, the struggle and striving that each boy has participated in has served to form his character as a person. That is the greatest reward for all of us.

With best wishes,

Br Darren Burge

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AWARDS EVENING

Right: Lionel Williamson Award

for Initiative & Service

Nathan Marino

Left: Matthew-John Mauro Award for

Outstanding Effort by a Senior Student

Josephy Polonsky

Left: Bishop's Prize for Christian

Leadership Rowan Casella

Right: Good Conduct Medal Jordan Huggett

Right: Year 8 Student of the Year

Christopher Mugwiria

Right: Laurie Blampied

Memorial Trophy for Senior Orator

Nathan Marino

Outstanding Contribution to

the Arts Nathan Marino

Left: Musician of the Year

Andrew Martin

Left: Excellent Contribution to the

Arts, Junior Darby Conley

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Lou Piccone Prize for General ProfiencyMatthew Wright

Brother Leonidas Memorial Award for Christian Leadership in Junior School

Kyle Knuckey

Junior Orator of the Year - Lachlan Doyle Debater of the Year - Ryan O'Grady

Old Boys' Prize for All Round Effort and Achievement Luke Mlikota

Junior Dux - David Pan

Sam Pappalardo Memorial Bursary for Effort and Achievement in Year 10 - Nathan Geno

Graeme Cruden Prize for Senior Mathematics Sean Willmett

Deputy principal – pastoral

ItalIan and Japanese students’ success In natIonal testsItalian and Japanese students at St Augustine’s sat for the Assessment of Language Competence tests last term. The ALC tests conducted by the Australian College of Educational Research (ACER) are run nationwide in different languages and at different levels from Certificate 1, beginners’ level to Certificate 3, advanced level. They test the Listening and Reading competencies of students studying a foreign language.

Our language students may be few in number but their results were outstanding.

aSSeSSmeNT oF LaNGUaGe ComPeTeNCeiTaLiaNCertificate 2 – (Year 10)Luke Angus: Distinction in ReadingJoseph Biuso: Distinctions in Listening and ReadingAlessio Olcese: High Distinctions in Listening and ReadingJeremy Robertson: Distinction in Listening and High Distinction in Reading

Certificate 3- (Year 11)Kyle Bradford: Distinction in ReadingFraser Cooper: High Distinction in ReadingAlex Stephens: High Distinction in Reading

JaPaNeSeCertificate 1- (Year 9)Kaleb Henderson: Distinction

Certificate 2- (Year 10)Krystof Holba: Distinction in Listening

Certificate 3- (Year 11)Kasey Aoyagi: High Distinction in Listening and Distinction in ReadingAnthony Greenhill: High Distinctions in Listening and ReadingPatrick Jones: Distinctions in Listening and Reading

Certificate 3- (Year 12)Aidan Taylor: Distinction in Listening and High Distinction in Reading

a strong fInIsh

As the year draws to a close there is no winding down phase at Saints. Teachers are aware that at Saints we teach and assess through to the final bell. The boys know that the College’s expectation regarding application, behaviour, uniforms and grooming and assessment never waivers. Part of building resilience is to see things through to the finish and this applies to the Saints boys' academic year. I ask that all parents reinforce this message at home.

are you leavIng saInts?Thankfully, apart from our senior cohort, we do not farewell many students each year. However, we are aware that family situations may change that require students to move to another College to complete their education. If this is your reality please contact the College Office as soon as possible to ensure that all exit requirements are fulfilled and to give the Saints community time to farewell your son in a proper fashion.David Harris - Deputy Principal (Pastoral)

LOTE DEparTmEnT

AWARDS EVENING

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Arts DepArtmentawards Night: Congratulations to all award winners, performers and presenters at last Friday’s Awards Night in Lennon Hall. The event was a wonderful showcase of student achievement and for students involved in arts presentations. The “Year in Review” film by Hayden Klaassen, all music performances, especially that of the Year 12 students and the recitation by Luke Chapman displayed the high quality work that students are producing at Saints. The singing of the Sub Tuum by the Senior class was also a highlight of the night. Well done everyone.

SPeCiaL awardS For The arTSOutstanding Contribution to the Arts - Nathan Marino

Musician of the Year - Andrew MartinFilm Maker of the Year - Hayden Klaassen

Excellent Contribution to the Arts - Junior - Darby Conly

return to the Forbidden Planet Sign on and auditions: All students interested in being involved in next year’s College Musical should sign on at the Arts staffroom. Positions to be filled are lead actors, chorus, musicians, stage crew and a design team. Boys interested in acting roles need to prepare songs for auditions. Auditions commence this week.

yarrabah band Festival: Congratulations to all boys who performed with the Big Band at last Saturday’s Yarrabah Band Festival. This was a major event and the band played magnificently gaining an amazing experience of performing with James Morrison. Many people commented, not only on the excellent musicianship displayed by the band, but also on their polite and friendly manner. Thank you to Mrs Spannenburg and Mr Lawrence for their contribution to the event.

Saints Factor: The Saints Factor finals were held in front of a large, appreciative audience. The competition, an innovation of Arts Captain, Jack Boylan-Ascione, has attracted much attention from the student body. Congratulations to:

JUNior wiNNerS - Logan Jackson & Lachlan Welsh Guitar and Violin Duo.

SeNior wiNNerS - Tristan & Lyle Bray - Vocal Duo.

2014 arts Seniors: Congratulations to all Seniors who have been involved in the various Arts programs that run at the College. Many Seniors have made wonderful contributions in so many ways since Year 8. I trust that you have all learned, developed and valued your work in Arts projects as we, the staff and parents, have enjoyed and valued your input. You should all be very proud of your many, varied and high quality achievements. Best wishes for your future involvement in Arts endeavours. Thank you to Jack Boylan-Ascione, as Captain of Arts and all Seniors, for your lively leadership over the years and particularly this year.

arts dates for 2015: Performing Arts Camp is 17, 18 and 19 April, which is the final weekend of the Easter vacation. Rehearsals for “Return to the Forbidden Planet” will occur on Wednesday afternoons and Sunday mornings in Term 1. Performance dates in the Cairns Civic Theatre are 7, 8 and 9 May. The Saints Gala Concert is on 28 May and an overnight Tablelands Music Tour will be scheduled in August. Mr Malcolm ColeDirector of Arts

Saints Big Band performing at the Yarrabah Music Festival with James Morrison

Film Maker of the Year - Hayden Klaassen

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indigenous studies

AIeF AdFA ACT Work experience Canberra

Two of our AIEF Scholarship students were extremely privileged to attend a 2 day work experience with the Australian Defence Force held in our Nation’s capital, Canberra, last week. The two students; Tayshaun Mosby (Year 10), Ishmaiel Lui (Year 12) and myself, stayed at and toured the Royal Military College Duntroon, RMCD. This is where the Army trains officers for our Defence Forces. Around 21 Indigenous students from around Australia attended. The highlights were flying around Canberra in an Army Black Hawk Helicopter and participating in the Officers' Obstacle Course. Tayshaun and Ishmaiel did themselves proud in their attempt. Ishmaiel being one of a very few who completed it. We visited Kapooka Army Training Base, (3 hour’s drive from Canberra) and saw the Army training and fired converted Austeyr laser guided weapons at a weapons training centre. It was a fantastic 2 days. We were addressed by the Chief of Army, Lt General David Morrison and met many Indigenous soldiers. Thanks to AIEF for their invitation to attend and the ADF. For info go to: www.defencejobs.gov.au/indigenous. Mr Bryan CarswellIndigenous Liaison Officer

At RMCD; Tayshaun Mosby, Sailor, Ishmaiel Lui, Ms Tamara Salamacha from AIEF

Ishamiel Lui (Year 12) being instructed at the firing range by Sergeant Anne Dufficy from Townsville.

Ishmaiel Lui and Mr Bryan Carswell on the Black Hawk HelicopterTayshaun Mosby negotiates the Officer's High Ropes Obstacle

course at Duntroon

year 12 IndIgenous granduands farewelled

Our Graduating Indigenous Seniors were farewelled by the whole Indigenous student body last week. The special luncheon was attended by Br Darren, Mr Chris Chapman, Mrs Narelle Hunt and Mrs Sue Struber. From the Catholic Education Office, Ms Melissa Tressider and Ms Carmel Kelly were there to wish the students well.Mr Chris Chapman spoke about the great example they have shown to the younger students both in the sporting arena and academically. We wish them all the very best for their future.Mr Bryan CarswellIndigenous Liaison Officer Back row: Mrs Narelle Hunt, Ms Melissa Tresidder, Ethan Poi Poi, Nelson Ambar, Francis Muhamad,

Ewelu Mene, Ashley Hughes, Stacey Ah Kee, Mrs Sue Struber, Ms Carmel Kelly.Front Row: Ishmaiel Lui, Jaydon Raymond, Mr Bryan Carswell

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Senior Pathways & CareersThe time has come to say farewell to our current Year 12 cohort and to wish you all the best for your futures. The next few months will be a daunting time with a lot of waiting. Waiting for the OP results to come out, waiting for job offers or university placements to be announced. This can be a very stressful time for families but rest assured in knowing there are always options available. Several universities are bridging courses and information sessions just after the OP results are released to help guide students who need to make changes to their preferences based on lower than expected results. These are advertised on university websites and also in newspapers and radio. For the students looking for apprenticeships, traineeships, cadetships and work it is crucial to get your resumes out to employers. Good luck to all graduates.Year 11’s now start the process of finalising what they want to do in the future and begin the QTAC process. QTAC is the organisation that lists all Queensland university courses, bridging courses, application processes and special circumstances requests. It is really important for the current Year 11’s to start researching this site now so they can make informed decisions. It is also a crucial time for self-reflection, “Did I receive my marks because of the hard work I put in?” or “Did I get these results because I left things to the last minute and really didn’t apply myself”? Year 10s are preparing for final assignments and exams and need to reflect on the subject choices for Year 11 and 12. It is important to review the QTAC pre-requisite information and ensure prerequisite subjects have not been missed.Mrs Narelle HuntSenior Studies Coordinator

Apply now - uQ economics scholarships -

Apply by 21 novemberMore information can be found at:

Web: http://www.uq.edu.au/economics/scholarships-prizes-bursaries

uQ OP Results Advice night Monday December 22, 2014

4.00pm - 7.00pm UQ Centre, St Lucia Campus

Coinciding with the release of OP results, this event is an opportunity for Year 12 students to get valuable advice on how they can study their desired program at UQ. School leavers can speak to staff about entry requirements and pathways, attend a seminar in their desired study area and take a tour of the campus. Prospective attendees can register online for the event

- visithttp://youruq.com/opresults.For information, contact: Jessica Hannant

Phone: (07) 3365 1535Email: j.hannant@uq.edu.au

Web: http://youruq.com/opresults

Introducing the Hotel School Cairns

A new division of Sejumi Institute

It’s here! Sejumi is pleased to announce the opening of the Hotel School Cairns. The Hotel School Cairns offers students a number of pathways to careers and higher education. Applications are now being taken for the first Diploma program commencing February 2015. We are also taking applications for our first Level 1 entry program, which commences December 2014.The Hotel School Cairns aims at producing graduates who wish to pursue a career in the hospitality industry. There are many careers available in this industry including managing restaurants, coordinating events, working in accounts, training and development, human resource management, sales and marketing, food and beverage service, concierge, housekeeping, and engineering to name a few. The Hotel School Cairns has been established to meet the needs of this vibrant industry. Everything from the design of the qualifications, the work placements, the class times, even the uniforms and presentation standards have been designed in consultation with local and national industry leaders.Come along to our information evening at 6.30pm on Tuesday 25th November 2014. Bookings are essential. To register your place at the information session please call us on 4041 5711. Sejumi Institute is located at 36 Abbott St (opposite Woolworths).

engIneerIng cadetshIp Achieve Bachelor of Engineering Qualifications

Award winning Australian Manufacturer Great location at Murarrie, Brisbane.

Are you completing Year 12 in 2014, keen to do an Engineering degree but concerned about costs? Our cadetship program will provide you with practical experience and a wage while you study! NOJA Power Switchgear is seeking applicants for its 2015. The cadetship will support you while studying a Bachelor of Engineering degree at the University of your choice. You will be free to attend lectures and benefit from practical work experience when not at Uni, all while earning an Engineering cadet wage. Once you finish your studies you will have a full time position as a professional Engineer to start you on your career.For eligibility you must have a Brisbane address at the time of signing an agreement to participate in this Cadetship. If interested forward your resume to jobs@nojapower.com.au by COB 21 November 2014Applications should be addressed to:

Management SecretaryNOJA Power Switchgear Pty Ltd

16 Archimedes Place, Murarrie Qld 4172Ph: 07 3907 8777 Fx: 07 3399 6777

Email: jobs@nojapower.com.auWeb: www.nojapower.com.au

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Senior Pathways & CareersASK Training College is a Cairns based RTO (Registered Training Organization) offering professional development training. The above two courses are scheduled to be delivered in our Cairns office (Unit 6/185 Mulgrave Rd.) as follows :Cert IV Work Health & Safety: 24 - 28 November 2014 Cost : $1350Cert IV Frontline Management: 01 - 05 December 2014 Cost : $1950The above courses can also be delivered evenings and weekends. We also deliver the Construction White Card, First Aid & CPR in addition to the Trainer & Assessor Skill set.Should any of the above be of interest, please contact Moses Sharaz at mosharaz@hotmail.com in the first instance, personal mob. 0422254104 and/or business mob 0409555552.

TradiNG hoUrSmondays and wednesdays

8.00am to 3.30pmClosed 12.30pm–1.20pm

November SaLe10% off storewide during the month of November (offer excludes stationery and second hand clothes). We encourage families to take advantage of the sale. The Saints Shop is happy to exchange clothing in the new year provided tags have been left on and clothes are in excellent condition.

voLUNTeerSThank you to those mums who have already volunteered to help in the Saints Shop in November. If you have some free time I’d greatly appreciate some help in the afternoons between 1.30pm and 3.30pm on Mondays and Wednesdays. No need to phone, just come into the shop and see me. Thanks.

UNiForm reQUiremeNTS yearS 7-12A full list of uniform requirements for Years 7-12 is available on the Shop Website. Visit www.sac.qld.edu.au and you will find the Saints Shop under the “Our School” tab. Boarders will have further requirements which are listed in the Boarding Handbook.

STaTioNery PaCK yearS 7 & 8 2015The Saints Shop will be selling stationery packs for Years 7 and 8 for next year. The packs will retail for $160.00. The final day for ordering the pack is Wednesday 26 November (final day of trading for 2014). We recommend ordering early as limited packs will be available.

LaST day oF TradiNG For 2014Please note that the last day of trading for 2014 will be Wednesday 26 November.

eXTeNded TradiNG Pre-Term 1 2015monday 19 January – Friday 23 January

8.00am – 3.30pmCLoSed monday 26 January – Public holiday

Tuesday 27 January – 8.00am–3.30pmwednesday 28 January – 8.00am–3.30pm

CLoSed ThUrSday aNd FridayNormaL TradiNG reSUmeS

moNday 2 FebrUaryThese hours are also available on the College Website.

CaSh'S Name TaGSThe Saints Shop recommends all new boarding students who will commence at the College in 2015 to consider ordering their Cash’s Name Tags now. At present, it takes about one week for the tags to be posted to your nominated address, however, this will change as we get to the end of 2014.

Order your tags through the Saints Shop via phone or email. Cost for the recommended 12 dozen tags is $48.00. The Saints Shop will require laundry number, name, mailing address and payment. Smaller amounts can be ordered also.

SeCoNd haNd UNiFormSThe Shop is seeking donations of second hand uniforms as stocks are running low. Donations of formal shirts, shorts, sports uniform and the College jacket would be greatly appreciated. Please note we do not sell second hand socks or hats.

SaiNTS ShoP webSiTeThe Uniform Shop is now available seven days a week online. Items purchased online are available for collection on the next Saints Shop trading day.

Go to http://shop.sac.qld.edu.au/

saints shop

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By the time this Saints News is received, Week 7 will be under way and we will be preparing to bid farewell and wish our Year 12 Boarders the best of everything for the future. For some it has been five years at boarding school, for others, less but just as much fun! As the final weeks begin the anticipation of the end is apparent for our Seniors both in terms of the excitement about the months and years ahead and what they may hold but also some nervous anticipation too about what happens next. Whatever paths our Senior boarders take, they will always remain a part of the Saints community and will be welcomed back any time they choose to visit. We celebrated the final Mass with Year 12 on Sunday 9th November, a wonderful occasion for all who attended. The applications and elections for boarding Captains for 2015 took place in the past few weeks. In Girls boarding; I am pleased to announce that makaela hockings and danae Letizia were selected by the Chavoin boarders and staff as Boarding Captain and Vice-captain respectively. andrew inderbitzin and Jason Nguyen were also selected as Boarding Captains from the Senior boys and they form part of the student leaders group for St Augustine’s College for 2015. Congratulations to each of these boarders for their selection in these important roles and we look forward to their work along with that of their Year 12 peers in leading the boarding community in 2015. The final Boarders Mass for 2014 takes place on Sunday 23rd November. It has been pleasing to observe that attendance at our boarders masses has been very good throughout the year. The celebration of Mass in this Catholic boarding community is central to our existence and an emphasis on mass attendance for all boarders will continue in 2015.A special thought for those families of our Seniors who will complete their direct association with Saints boarding this year with the completion of Year 12 for their youngest or only boarding child. The thoughts and prayers of this community go with you as well as your son or daughter as you all take the next step into the future.With best wishes to all of our Boarding familiesBernard Burgess Head of Boarding

Andrew Inderbitzin and Jason Nguyen Boys Boarding Captains 2015

Makaela Hockings and Danae Letizia Chavoin Boarding Captains 2015

Boarders take the plunge at Nandroya FallsSerge Allam, Mason Clark, Drew Milevskiy and Jacob Johnson on the

Nandroya Fall outing

Darcie Hockings and Cassie Mills on the Nandroya Falls hike

Hallam Ingram prepares for the Nandroya Falls hike on a recent

boarders outing

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SaintS Sport

SAInTS Q7S SeAl THe deAlLast Wednesday saw the Annual North Qld Q7s Tournament held in Cairns featuring several teams from around the district in both the U15s and U18s divisions. Sevens Rugby has developed in profile over the last few years and its elevation to a Commonwealth Games sport and the success of IRB Sevens tour has ensured increased attention towards the abridged form of The Game They Play In Heaven. While the Saints U15s and 1st XV had won their respective competitions, 7s Rugby is a different beast with an entirely different set of challenges. Despite a long, hot day and evening, the U18 boys came up trumps winning their division undefeated, wasting Woree 34-10, bashing the Barbarians side 38-5, smashing St Andrew’s 31-7 and pummelling Peace Lutheran 34-12. All up, the boys scored 23 tries on the day with the electric Nathan Traill chalking up 11 of them. To win so convincingly, the entire team obviously played up to their best, but special mention must go to Jordan Huggett, Francis Muhamad, Matthew Wright, Lachlan McKinstry, Harrison Teo and that man Traill who really shone as some of the better players at the ground. The U15s also went throughout the afternoon without losing a game, smashing St Mary’s, St Andrews and Redlynch before coming up against Trinity Bay in the Grand Final. In a tight contest Saints Rugby proved too tough coming away with a 34-24 win. While the whole team played great footy in a tough and tight competition, a special mention must go to Tayshaun Mosby, Nathan Geno, Will Treston and Nelson Foster as they were standouts on the day.Toby McCarthy, 1st XV Coach & Tim England, U15s Captain.

sPOrts AwArds FOr 2014

Rising Star Award - Brayden Cramp

Outstanding Contribution to Sport Lachlan McKinstry

Senior Sportsman of the Year Jordan Huggett

Q7s Rugby Union Open Champions

Q7s Rugby Union U15 Champions

Junior Sportman - Finn Devine-Cameron

I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the St Augustine’s Sports award recipients from our recent presentation night. Congratulations must go to Brayden Cramp (Rising Star), Finn Devine-Cameron (Junior Sportsman of the Year), Jordan Huggett (Senior Sportsman of the Year) and Lachlan McKinstry (The Director of Sports Prize) for taking out the major awards. All boys are more than worthy winners to say the least. Although these four boys stole the spotlight for sport on the night, we should not take anything away from our other sports award winners. The numerous National, State and Peninsula Reps that were presented awards highlight the depth of talent at the College. Finally, credit must go to all the boys who have contributed to sport at Saints in 2014. Your continued efforts will ensure that Saints remains the premier sporting school in the Far North for many years to come. Your endeavours are appreciated by staff, students and the community of St Augustine’s College. Thank you for your support this year and have a safe and happy holiday. Matt WalshDirector of Sport

SaintS Sport

St Augustine’s has capped off a dominant season of JSS by collecting 6 major trophies from the final day of the competition. St Augustine’s took home 4 Grand Final trophies, the Overall Boys Champion trophy and the Overall Combined with St Monica’s trophy for season 2014 which mirrored the success of 2013. All four teams went through the regular season and the finals series undefeated which was a fantastic effort by the boys.

A brief summary of the four Grand Final victories is as follows;

Firstly, Saints took on St Andrew’s in the AFL at Watsons Oval. The competition was tight early, but the class and experience of the Saints team shone through and the team came away with a comprehensive 54 to 22 victory. With the Gold Coast Suns Cup already under their belts, taking out the JSS title was a great way to cap off the year. Special mention must go to the coach, Mr Luke Parsons and Oliver Koch who received the MVP for the final. In our next game, Saints took on St Andrew’s in the Basketball final. The boys were looking to cap off a stellar season in which they had gone through undefeated and displayed their seasonal form in the final to take out the title 90 to 22. Well done to the coach Mr Brett Toombs for an outstanding season and Riley Clarke who was named MVP for the final. In our 3rd final Saints met St Andrew’s in Football. After a couple of strong wins against St Andrew’s throughout the season, Saints were looking to dominate from the outset. However, St Andrew’s had other ideas and at the main break Saints only led a rejuvenated St Andrew’s 2-0. The second half continued to be a tight tussle with only 1 goal being scored. In the end Saints came away with a hard fought 3-0 victory. Credit must go to the coach Mr Simon Martino for a fantastic season. Congratulations to Sam Hazledon from St Andrew’s who was named MVP for the final. In our fourth and final game, St Augustine’s played

St Mary’s in Touch Football. The two teams had met twice during the season with a draw and a 4 try win to Saints, so this game was sure to follow the seasonal form and be a tight tussle. In a hard fought game, the teams traded tries throughout the entire game before Saints broke it open with some late tries to take the win. The final score was Saints 10, St Mary’s 7. Well done to the coach Mr Shane McMenamin and MVP for the final Nicholas Marino.

I would like to take this opportunity to publicly thank our coaches and all of the boys involved. They displayed character, sportsmanship and a passion throughout the season which would make everyone associated with St Augustine’s proud. Our humble in victory, gracious in defeat attitude will hold these teams in good stead for the future and I look forward to what the future holds for these outstanding young men.

Semi-FiNaL reSULTSAFL: Saints 50 def PLC 0

Basketball: Saints 127 def PLC 19Football: Saints 7 def St Mary’s 0

Touch Football: Saints 11 def PLC 2

GraNd FiNaL reSULTSAFL: Saints 52 def St Andrew’s 22

Basketball: Saints 90 def St Andrew’s 22Football: Saints 3 def St Andrew’s 0

Touch Football: Saints 10 def St Mary’s 7

Mr Matt WalshDirector of Sport

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