3 NOVEMBER | VOLUME 39 | NO 33

Mr Peter FullagarPrincipal

NEWSLETTER OF ST JOSEPH’S NUDGEE COLLEGE

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NUDGEE COLLEGE

NEWSDATE CLAIMERS | NOVEMBER

4 November Duggan Dinner

8 November College Awards Ceremony

9 November Senior Farewell Assembly

10 November Year 12 Exam Block Commences

16 November Year 12 Boarders’ Farewell Dinner

17 November Year 12 Valedictory

18 November End of Year 12

Three shocking local tragedies over this past week have touched our hearts. Theme parks, council buses, and backyard pools are places ordinarily associated with fun, happiness, and routine life. The devastating impact of these tragedies on immediate family and friends has been felt locally, as well as interstate and overseas. The coverage of these events has also filled news bulletins, newspapers, and online publications. Given all of these factors the impact of this tragic loss of life has been felt by all of us.

Faith can provide us some comfort at such times as we try to make sense of this loss of life. In the Catholic Church over this past week we have also had an opportunity to consider death, as we marked the feasts of All Saints and All Souls’ days. The life stories of saints can inspire us, while on All Souls’ Day we remember those people in our own lives who have passed away. Fr Ronald Rolheiser writes:

Just as Mary Magdalene did not find Jesus in his tomb, we too will not find our loved ones there. Where will we find them? In the words of John Shea, “we will meet the ones we can no longer touch by placing ourselves in situations where their spirits can flourish”. Our loved ones live where they have always lived and it is there that we will find them. What does that mean?

Simply put, we find our deceased loved ones by entering into life, in terms of love and faith, in the way that was most distinctive to them. We contact them and connect ourselves to them when, in our own lives, we shape the infinite richness of God’s life and compassion in the way that they did, when we pour ourselves into life as they did.

As a community we can remember in prayer those people who have died so tragically over this past week, as well as those friends and family who are grieving at this time. On a personal level, I acknowledge the elderly mothers of two dear friends who have passed away during this past week, as well as Mr Paul Forrester, a legendary teacher from my own school days, and grandparent of Clancy Thomas in Year 6, whose funeral was held this week.

In the coming week we host a series of occasions that help to signpost the coming end of the school year. At today’s Assembly we acknowledged many boys with awards for their studies in Semester 2. These awards include:

• Principal’s Awards, which are presented to a student who:

* Displays persistence in his efforts to achieve to the best of his ability

* Acts on an awareness of the strategies to produce his best work

* Demonstrates a consistent engagement in the subject

* Embraces every opportunity to improve his knowledge of the subject

• Habits of Mind Awards, which are named after significant individuals from Nudgee College’s past, and are given to boys who consistently display the dispositions that underpin the Habits of Mind framework. They include the Macrossan family (Year 5 and 6), Ian Brusasco (Year 7), Patrick Donovan (Year 8), Steven Cook (Year 9) and Stephen Daley (Year 10) Awards.

Congratulations to all the boys who received these notable awards.

Next Tuesday night we will host the annual Awards Night at which we will celebrate and honour the achievement of many students across the full life of the College. This is a feature evening for the College community, and the last major celebration for the whole school. We look forward to it being a very special occasion.

The Awards Night is followed by the final day of classes for our Year 12 students on Wednesday. This day is not only special for the Year 12s and their families, but for the whole student body, as well as the staff.

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Mr David JohnstonDeputy PrincipalTuckshop Thank You

In a time when parents across Australia are struggling with volunteer fatigue, we are blessed at Nudgee College to have members of our community volunteering regularly throughout the year to work in the College Tuckshop. For some Year 12 mums, this will be their last year working in the Tuckshop. To these ladies we say thank you and farewell.

Year 12 Mums:

Helen Grierson, Kathryn Hogan, Tracey Lewis, Shaleen Youngjohns, Susan Pekol, Letitia Harvey, Fiona Hardy, Judy Hatch, Patrice Ready, Martina Cotton, Natalie Begg, and Donna Turner.

To the remaining mums, with some years ahead of them (we hope), they are yet another example of community service that exemplifies Nudgee spirit in their own way. It does take a community to raise and educate our boys, and anyone who has been in the Tuckshop during break time will know our boys have huge appetites, and are fortunate to have the service and range of food options available to them. All this is due primarily to the volunteers. A quote that best sums up their work; “Volunteers don’t get paid, not because they’re worthless, but because they’re priceless”. The College thanks the following mums for this ongoing support:

Anne Colston, Rebecca Cummins, Rachel Schuster, Catherine Ball, Karin Bryan, Bridgette Mair, Susan Grech, Bi He, Caroline Asler, Claire Hughes, Julie Carpenter, Anne Holmes, Valda Kennedy, Sally Cluff, Michele Davies, Catherine Fitzgerald, Katrina Kirk, Maike Rohan, Katrina Lockington, Melissa Bacon, Claire Hope, Claudia Hunt, Loretta Martin, Tonya Nielson, Annabelle Allen, Justine Glass, Ainsley Harrison, Amy Ledwidge, Sue Andrews, Libby Canty, Anna Fuller, Amelia McLean, Cindy Noy, Nyiola Wright, Sybil Bentley, Rebecca Birchley, Jo Brodie, Caitlin Carlton-Smith, Louisa Christofferson, Tracey Howard, Janelle Crawley, Danielle Seymour, Cath Browne, Nicky Clark, Madonna McManus, Lee Read, Emma Babao, Kelly Condren, Louise Coughlan, Claire Little, Jo Yeadon, Cate Barrett, Gillian Bishop, Challie Takis, Kate Duffield, Anita McCann, Jodie Chapman, Nicola Hughes, Sharon Langton, Mimma Fallis, Rae Onger, Tracy Roberts, Jody Thomson, Leisa Voysey, Maria Belperio, Susanne Keene, Genevieve Cutuli, Angie Irvine, Sarah Roati, Katrina Wood-Richardson, Jules Born, Edwina Bryans, Beth Chapman, Linda Ferraro, Asha Kumar, Julie Weber, Lee Ford, Karin Van Wirdum, Debra Bertolin, Libby Casey, Jihan Johnston, Bronwyn Muller, Sharni Peach, Martina Proctor, Rosemary Wiman, Giuliana Di Michele, Kylie Diggles, Michelle Flook, Marnie Meredith, Deb Pescatore, Jill Podlich, Sue Wallace, Michelle Clarke, Anne Gray, Jo-Anne Allder, Carla Long, Connie Rigg, Shannon Turner, Fiona Wilson, Kimberly Washington, and Terri Purkis.

Finally, as a community we should thank the engine room operating in the Tuckshop. Melissa Elordi, Kim Nolan, Kirsten Harvey are led very capably by Tricia Fitzpatrick. Between them these ladies provide the coordination and direction for all the volunteers, and also work behind the scenes on game days to ensure we have well-stocked and diverse food options for Nudgee College families and visiting schools.

After House breakfasts and House Assemblies, the Senior class will gather in the Chapel for the final time, before assembling at the Treacy Building for a final prayer in the rose garden, and then walking through the guard of honour to their final Assembly. It will be a day of mixed emotions for the young men and their families - from pride at achieving this landmark, to sadness at the end of the Nudgee College journey, as well as relief after a year of some pressure and expectation, and importantly, happiness.

In conclusion, on Wednesday we hosted the House Showcase evening, which was a fun community event for the large crowd. The singing, dancing, and stage performances were very entertaining, and the House spirit was energising. A significant amount of effort is required to stage such an event, and I am appreciative of the work of many people. In particular, I am grateful to the House Deans and their tutors for their leadership, effort, and creativity. Their efforts throughout the year are instrumental, not only to the wellbeing of many individuals, but also to the deep sense of belonging that many boys have for their House and their school.

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Retreat: Boarders Rites of Passage

Term 4 at Nudgee College is filled with rituals. As the year comes to a close the students will participate in a number of rituals to end 2016. Ritual is important in the Catholic imagination. Rituals help to shape and give meaning to the journey of life. As we approach the end of the year at Nudgee College, we ritualise those things that mark completion and transition. In the coming weeks, we will celebrate many rituals, as well as the Eucharist on more than a few occasions. The Year 12 Valedictory Mass ends the year where the Year 12s began - with a mass celebrating and ritualising their rite of passage. Next week we will ritualise the Seniors’ final day with a Chapel ceremony. The Year 5 and 6 students will also have their end of year Masses, where they will celebrate their hard work throughout 2016. Last week we celebrated the Ladies’ Auxiliary and Past Mothers’ annual Mass, and in the coming weeks, we will see our Old Boys return for their annual Mass. As a Catholic school in the Edmund Rice Tradition, Mass is an important part of the religious life of the College.

An important ritual for the Year 12 Boarding community is the Senior Boarders’ Rites of Passage. This retreat, ran by Director of Boarding Mr Stephen Meara, allowed the Senior students to reflect upon their time in the Boarding community. Many of the boys have been boarders for the past three to five years, and the coming final two weeks is an emotional one for them as they embark on a new way of living. The retreat allows the boys to reconcile past grievances, discuss hopes and anxieties for the future, and spend time with their brothers who they have grown up with living in the Boarding community.

Many thanks to Mr Stephen Meara for running the retreat, and Mr Ken Mitchell, Mr Peter Todd, and Mr John Cross for facilitating such an important ritual in the lives of the Boarding community. We wish our Senior boarders all the best for their last two weeks living at the College.

November and the Month of Remembrance

November is the month of remembrance, honouring the memory of the ones that we have loved. The commemoration of All Saints and the Holy Souls in November begins a month where the Church, in communion with all the saints, prays for the dead. For the bereaved, this month in particular, may mark some special time of remembrance for you and your families.

Throughout the month of November the Book of Remembrance will be placed on the Altar at all Masses in the Chapel during November.  All members of the Nudgee College community are welcome to add names of loved ones who have died and would like to be remembered. The book will be on the table entering the Chapel.

Students have also been invited to come and light a candle during the month of November in remembrance of a loved one who has passed on. 

Blessings for you and your son as the school year begins to come to a close.

Ms Erin WedgeDean of Identity

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Mr Andrew NewcombeDean of Learning and TeachingAcademic AssemblyThis week at Assembly, the following students were congratulated with Principal’s Awards and Habits of Mind Awards. The Principal’s Awards are recognition of persistence and an effort to achieve the best possible results. The Habits of Mind Awards focus on three habits for each award, and are recognition of students displaying these great qualities. It is pleasing to see the number of students receiving these awards. A number will also receive a certificate at their corresponding House Assemblies.

These awards are a recognition of a positive attitude to learning, and the students should be congratulated on displaying the qualities and character that is evident in successful learning.

Over the past few weeks, I have written about the College’s trial of Project Based Learning in a variety of Year 7 classes. During the week, an email was sent home to parents providing an update on the progress of this trial.The High School Survey of Student Engagement (Yazzie-Mintz, 2010) surveyed 275,925 students in the United States from 2006 to 2009. Of the students surveyed, 60 per cent said group projects were one of the instructional methods that engaged them the most (Larmer, Mergendoller and Boss, 2015). Given the list of skills required of successful students in the 21st century has grown - problem solving, innovation, and use of technology are just a few - adopting an inquiry-based framework with collaboration at the centre is critical to students’ success. Over the past week, students from a variety of Year 7 classes have been asked to provide feedback on their Project Based Learning experiences so far. In terms of working collaboratively, some of the comments have included :

• Groups have been able to pull together a variety of ideas and concepts• Students who may be struggling with certain concepts have been ‘tutored’ by other students in the group. This has built

knowledge for some and consolidated it for others• When brainstorming ideas for the group’s ‘end product’, the students have been able to choose from a broader range of

ideas• After a short period at the beginning of the Term where groups did not work as effectively, groups feel they now have

strategies to work together well (i.e. have allocated roles in groups, designate tasks at the end of each lesson, listening to each other in a more empathetic manner)

• Some groups have students with certain strengths. Therefore, the groups are using these skills to their advantage• Although a by-product, students have strengthened relationships with others that they would not normally interact with

Given that many students are not accustomed to working in groups, the collaborative nature has challenged many. It is certainly a skill that will benefit our students, not only during their years of schooling, but after they finish at Nudgee College. Group work is now common practice when studying at university, and workplaces are now placing greater emphasis on employees being able to work collaboratively.

Mr John ChristieDirector of Learning and Teaching

Principal’s AwardsYear 5: Jack Balkin, William Gunter, Ethan Hunter, Hamish Mathewson, Blair McKitrick, and Jack WrightYear 6: Lachlan Cullum, Ryan Hadden, Alexander Simshauser, Anthony Tabet, and Michael WareYear 7: Dylan Andrea, Cristian Bertolin, Jaxyn Boucher, Ciaran Casey, Leo De Clara, Thomas Gordon, Rowan Macrae, Will Mann, Jake McGrorey, Cody Peters, Jake Robertson, Patrick Royal, and Jonty TrethowanYear 8: Braithan Neylon, Parker Prout, and Oscar VarricchioYear 9: Siggi BeschelYear 10: Tom Binks, Maurice Briggs,Hayden Cotter, Matt Davies, Lachie Hanrahan, Chris Kay, and Angus McDonaldYear 11: Tristan Knibbs, Liam McCoy, Isaac Schmidt, and Ryan ShepherdYear 12: Billy Bajic, Jack Bartlett, Fynton Collier, Perry Edmondson-Clark, Lachlan Green, William Hambleton, Jacob Horswill, Keelan MacGillivray, Liam Mitchell, Callum Newman, Nikul Sharma, and Rubin Steyn

Habits of Mind AwardsYear 5 - Macrossan Award: John Fitzgerald, Anthony Mineo, Harrison Palethorpe, Lachlan Smith, Cooper Stitt, and Jake ThurgoodYear 6 - Macrossan Award: Bayley Cavanagh, Aidan Evans, Oliver Finlayson, Ethan Schneider-Loos, and Jayden SpiteriYear 7 - Ian Brusasco Award: Mikey Dechphant, Darcy Dunstan, Jack Fuller, William Godson, Jack Haines, Brandon Martinz, Chad Oehlman, Ian Pantaleon, and Simon VollertYear 8 - Patrick Donovan Award: Isaac Babao, Benji Bowker, Joshua Bryans, Declan Cabot, Cristian Cappellone, Benjamin Colston, James Hong, Aaron Tran, and Thomas WalshYear 9 - Steven Cook Award: Xavier Bundock, Jackson Cameron, Dane Casablanca, William Clarke, Toby Gillen, Charlie Hayes, Patrick Long, Xavier Mape, and Julian TimbsYear 10 - Stephen Daley Award: Nathan Barnes, Patrick Kropp, Nihal Lalwani, Joseph McKeering, Will Murdoch, Callum Rorison, Jake Stevens, William Teen, and Zacharia Warren

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Annual Electrotechnology Student Excellence Awards

The Electrotechnology teaching team at Bracken Ridge held their annual Electrotechnology Awards last week, where the team acknowledged outstanding student training accomplishments in 2016.

Congratulations to Year 12 student Nicholas Wright, who was selected as the winner of the Excellence Award for High Achievement for UEE22011 - Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Career Start).

Completing this pre-apprenticeship course can lead to a range of career opportunities in electrical, or electronics industries. Students learn how to safely solve problems in extra-low voltage single-path and multiple-path DC circuits, identify and select materials for electrotechnology work activities, participate in environmentally sustainable work practices, use equipment/plant/technologies, and dismantle, assemble, and fabricate electrotechnology components. This course also covers a General Safety Induction course (White Card), which is an industry requirement to work on Queensland construction sites, as well as a CPR certificate, and all units needed for Stage 1A of an electrical apprenticeship.

Current Year 10 and 11 students can apply now to study this course in 2017. Interested students should email lmo@nudgee.qld.edu.au.

2017 Aspiring Teacher Grants

These Queensland Government grants provide financial support of $2,500 for up to 25 high achieving secondary students commencing an initial teacher education program in Queensland in 2017. Applications are now open and will close on 11 December 2016. For eligibility criteria and the application process, visit the SmartJobs website.

Year 12: Looking for Employment in 2017

Innovative Rigging

This business is looking for a full time employee for a hands on role. They are a Brisbane based company that is locally owned and operated, and are a specialist manufacturing company that works within the marine and construction sectors. The business is located at 1853 Lytton Road, Lytton.

Applicants would need to be:

• Hands on

• Flexible and adaptable

• Keen

• Willing to listen to instructions

• Independent

The position would be full time, and duties would include various aspects of the following trades:

• Sheet metal work

• Boiler making

• Fitting and turning

• CNC machine operation

They would hope to be able to offer an apprenticeship if the applicant is suitable. Refer to the website to see the type of work involved: www.innovativerigging.com.au/company-brief

Interested students will need to submit their resume and cover letter outlining their basic skills and aptitudes. If you are interested in applying or would like to find out more about the position, contact Mr Tim Berg on 3396 3710 or email tim@innovativerigging.com.au.

AFL Queensland

AFL Queensland, Brisbane North is currently seeking expressions of interest for two crucial positions:

Ms Lara MorganDirector of Pathways

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Casual Program Assistants/Program Leaders (multiple positions available) These roles are responsible for the delivery of junior development programs (i.e. Auskick, Kinderkick etc.) in schools, clubs and the local community. Candidates need to be energetic, highly motivated and have excellent communication skills with the ability to acquire and teach the basic skills of AFL. Positions have flexible work arrangements ideal for those studying, particularly in the fields of education, sports science and business. The successful applicants will be offered attractive staff benefits and the opportunity to work within a high profile, highly respected sporting organisation. If interested please send cover letter and resume to dianne.angus@afl.com.au or phone 3865 8700 for more information.

Trainee Development Officer (12 month traineeship) (two positions available) AFL Sportsready currently has an exciting position available in 2017 for people wanting to pursue a career in the sport industry. The successful applicant will work on-site with AFL Queensland, Brisbane North, delivering quality programs to support the development and participation growth of AFL within the region. They will also receive an accredited Certificate III Sport and Recreation qualification on successful completion of the traineeship. If interested please send cover letter and resume to Larissa.Slater@aflsportsready.com.au, or for more information on this position or any other opportunities at AFL Sportsready, please phone 3217 3500.

GriffithBUSINESS Year 12 Program

This program helps students transition from school to tertiary studies by providing them with opportunities to experience business studies at university. Students can choose from three strands:

• Business Management

• Commerce

• Tourism, Hotel, Event and Sport Management (not available at Logan campus)

Students can apply for GriffithBUSINESS if they are about to enter Year 12, studying a relevant Year 12 subject, achieving high results and are supported by their Principal or business teacher. Visit the GriffithBUSINESS webpage for details and to apply. Applications close on 6 February 2017.

Tertiary application reminders

Have you put important dates in your phone or diary?

• Scholarship application due dates

• QTAC major offer round dates and other possible offer round dates (check the Course Offer Dates on the QTAC website)

• When Year 12 results are mailed and when you can access them on the Student Connect website

• The last date you can change preferences for the major offer round on 16 January 2017 (see Key Dates and Fees on the QTAC website)

Do you have all QTAC documents and numbers in a safe place?

• Your QTAC Guide

• A copy of your QTAC preferences

• Your QTAC password

• Your QTAC reference number

• Your LUI and Learning Account password

If you are going overseas during the Christmas holidays, you should take these items with you.

Do you have a Tax File Number (TFN)?

You will need this to apply for Commonwealth Government loans (e.g. HECS, FEE-HELP, VET Student Loan) when you enrol at a university, TAFE or accredited private college after you receive an offer of a course place. Visit the Australian Taxation Office website for information on obtaining a TFN.

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Mr Peter ToddDean of StudentsShowcase

What a fantastic night we had for 2016 Inter-house Showcase. There was colour, fun, laughs, and of course, great singing. Congratulations to the winners on the night for the second year in a row - Shaw House. However, any night in which over 1000 students are up on stage performing and singing is a win for everyone.

Well done to Year 12 MCs on the night Clancy Nugent and Pat Schostakowski who had the crowd entertained, with their knowledge of the acts and small gibes. A special treat was their impersonations of Mr Peter Fullagar and myself (I will be forever self conscious of my future public speaking).

Thank you to the following staff for their assistance with the students: Ms Alison Kilgour, Ms Jaimee Trembearth, Mr John Hodder and the McKenna House tutors, Mr Paul Cazzulino, Ms Lynsey Hale, Ms Stephanie Spicer, Ms Athena Rohrsheim, and the Riley House tutors, Ross House tutors, Ms Kate McCarthy, Ms Michelle Guerrero, Ms Kath White, Ms Susan Reid, and the Shaw House tutors, Ms Kelly Vowles and the Shaw House Tutors, Ms Samantha Oliver and the Duggan tutors, Barrett House tutors, Fogarty House tutors, Mr Sione Mohenoa, Ms Poppie Kenneally, and the Magee House tutors.

Of course, thanks to our the House Deans: Mr Dave Kelly, Ms Sian Kennedy, Mr Chris Lake, Ms Julianne Daunt, Mr Paul Kehoe, Mr Aaron Knott, Mr Michael Byrne, Ms Robyn Mann, and Ms Joanne Barrett; for their leadership in this event and all they do everyday for our boys.

Crew and staff behind the scenes: Mr Sean Toovey, Mr Greg Thorne, Ms Vicki Askin, Mr Brody Grogan, Mr Brett Foster, Ms Alison Kilgour, Ms Stephanie Spicer, Ms Vicki Askin, Ms Tiffany Lloyd, Mr Walter Stapf, Mr Andre Maestracci, Mr Alistair Woods, and Maddison Group.

Our Judging Panel: Barrett House - Ms Glenys Gardner, Duggan House - Ms Bambi Silvertand, Fogarty House - Ms Kayleen Costin, Magee House - Ms Alice Whetton, McKenna House - Ms Margi Hutchinson, Riley House - Ms Trish Pizzica, Ross House - Ms Emma Babao, Shaw House - Ms Donna Hood, Tierney House - Ms Judy Hatch.

Special thanks to Raoul Carmody and the boys from the AV Crew (Alex Flanders, Nick Flanders, Hunter Shearn, Liam Burrell, Leyton Rodrigues, Jack Hogan, Aidan Cutler, Cam Forster, Blake Keir, Caleb Newcombe, Cooper Corcoran, Cory Heydon-Butcher, Michael Sanders); much of their work really ‘makes’ the night.

Final results for the night which go towards the Br Vic Larkin Shield:

• Principal’s Commendations - Duggan, Barrett, Tierney

• People’s Choice - Riley

• High Commended - Magee and McKenna

• Third Place - Ross

• Second Place - Fogarty

• Winner - Shaw

Drug Use: Protective Factors and Risk Factors

Last week I wrote about recent professional developments in the area of drug research and education, which key members of College staff have recently undertaken. Last’s week’s article focused on parental monitoring as a protective factor or (lack there of ) as a risk factor. This week’s article continues with some interesting information about this significant community issue.

When looking at drug and alcohol abuse, the adolescent years are critical. In predicting whether boys may be vulnerable, we look at so-called ‘protective factors’ and ‘risk factors’. Of course, the more protective factors the boys have in their lives, the better, and the more we reduce risk factors, the better chance we have of avoiding abuse.

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What are the protective factors against drug issues for young people:• Simply being at school• Authoritative (see last week’s article for definition) parenting style and close parental monitoring• History of self control• Anti-drug policies in their context• Healthy family attitudes and modelling• Academic competence and school engagement• A good attitude towards personal health, wellbeing, and activity• Positive social orientation and positive relationships • Interventions that target multiple not single factors

What are some of the risk factors for young people concerning drug use:• Early aggressive behavior• Lack of parental supervision, child abuse or neglect• Academic problems • Undiagnosed mental health problems • Peer substance use • Drug availability in their context • Peer rejection• Family breakdown• Smoking and drinking by age 12 to 14 is a strong predictor of future abuse

I look forward to sharing a presentation to parents about this topic in coming months. If you have concerns about your son, I encourage you to contact me.

Year 12 Graduation Rings

Rings are now available for collection from the Student Office.

Year 12 Final Farewell Assembly and Parent Morning Tea

On Wednesday 9 November we celebrate the final day of classes with our Year 12 students. On this day there will be House farewells for the Year 12 students, followed by a final gathering as a Year 12 cohort in the Chapel.

Parents are invited to attend a morning tea in the Rose Garden at the front of the Treacy Building on Sandgate Road from 10.30am, and then stay to join students and staff in forming a guard of honour for the Year 12 students to lead them to their final Assembly in the McKennariery Centre. Parents as always are welcome to stay for the Assembly. Year 12 students will commence their exam block from the conclusion of this Assembly, and are free to go home or return to the Boarding Village.

Other family members are welcome to attend the morning tea and Assembly with or on behalf of parents.

For catering purposes please fill in this response form:

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RSVP by Friday 4 November 2016

Absentee Notifications During Phone Outage

Thank you to all parents for your patience during the recent phone outage, and those that sent emails to notify the College of your son’s absence.

Please note that outside of this issue, all absences should still be notified by the following resources:

• Year 7 to 12 Phone 3865 0536 or email studentabsences@nudgee.qld.edu.au

• Year 5 to 6 Phone 3865 2527 or email juniorschool@nudgee.qld.edu.au

School PC Photos

Photos were distributed this week during PC. If students were away on the day they were handed out in PC they will need to collect them from their House Deans offices. If students do not receive photos or if there is any problem with the photos, please call Mr Gary Lynagh directly on 0408 694 189, or email him at mail@garylynagh.com.

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Mr Chris CawleyDirector of Junior SchoolJunior School Social Justice Team

This Term we have asked the families within the Junior School to purchase a gift for no more than $10 for a foster child in need. Names and ages are on little cards on our Christmas tree located opposite the Junior School office. Ages range from 1-16 years old, and there are 84 kids in need. Please choose a gift tag from our giving tree and return your wrapped gift by Monday 21 November. We know your gift will be very much appreciated.

Year 6 News Article

This Term students in Year 6 are writing news articles that demonstrate their ability to write a sensational article. Below is an article from Michael Ware:

Livestock Rampage - Livestock Try To Scramble

The Grand Parade was supposed to be a normal parade, but that wasn’t the case.

The Nudgee College Show Team were lining up their cattle for the Grand Parade in Lismore at 1.30pm on Saturday at the main arena, Lismore Show Grounds, when their cattle went mad because of helicopters and loud music playing.

This happened at every Grand Parade. At least one of the cattle became unsettled, but this time there were two that tried to escape from their handlers. The ones that tried to escape were two red brahman heifers.

The most dramatic event of the parade was when a Year 6 Nudgee College student was rammed between the two red brahmans who were trying to escape their handers. The student later said, “I felt like my ribs were collapsing, but I told myself I am going to get out of this hold - so I pushed them away and regained control of the beast to give to my teachers who took her away to be tied up.”

“If I had let go she could have hurt herself or would have run away, but I told myself to never give up.”

It was a lucky escape thanks to the efforts of a young Year 6 student who saved the day for the Nudgee College Show Team.

Big Brother Farewell

This week we had a special gathering to thank and farewell our 2016 Big Brothers. Each House provided a speaker who highlighted the unique characteristics of each young man who has assisted their PC group. The overwhelming common theme was what amazing role models they have been for our youngest students, and how they have assisted our boys to learn the Nudgee College way. I would like to thank all our Big Brothers of 2016, and on behalf of all the staff and students in the Junior School, I wish them all the very best for their future pursuits.

Mr John Cross Head of Cotter Boarding HouseAs our Year 12 boarders enter their final weeks at Nudgee College, they commemorate their journey with a number of significant celebrations. One of these, as mentioned in Ms Erin Wedge’s article, is the Rites of Passage, which was thoughtfully led by Mr Stephen Meara on Monday night. A significant part of the Rites of Passage is reflecting on your time at Nudgee College. It was a great night of storytelling, which included regrets, thanks, hopes for the future, and support. Given that many Senior boarders will be thoughtfully reflecting over the next few weeks, I asked a number of Cotter boarders to share some of their thoughts.

Boarding in Cotter has really helped me become more independent about my school work and studying. It has also stopped me from washing my own clothes, which is great and I’m going to miss that. Ever since I started boarding, I have been able to make new friends and connect with old ones.

Some advice that I would give to the younger boarders would be that the boys that you are living with now will be your mates for the rest of your life. Something that I will miss from boarding will be not being around my mates all the time, and the sporting competitions that we did together. Last of all, a special thank you to all the staff members that have helped make my journey here at Nudgee College an enjoyable one.

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Boarding has been an opportunity for me to make lifelong friends who have become more like brothers... the bond between Nudgee College boarders is unbreakable. I think the hardest part about leaving Nudgee College will be not being able to see these fellas every day, but I know that we will always have each others’ backs, regardless of the distance between us. I will also find leaving the College hard, because there is no way to describe how ‘rock around the clock’ or a full grandstand makes you feel. It’s awesome cheering your lungs out, whether you’re in tears of joy or sadness, and knowing that everyone else there feels the same way. Even though I will no longer learn in the classrooms or dorms of this College, I will always be one of the 10,000 brothers.

At the end of the day, for me, Nudgee College hasn’t been about the grandstand, Rugby or classes. It’s been about becoming brothers with around 300 boys who call this place home. Being brothers when the younger boys are doing something stupid, and pulling them into line. Because being a sibling doesn’t mean constant and ever enduring love; being a part of the 10,000 brothers is about knowing that, through thick and thin, you are just a part of something greater. I will continue to be connected to that for the rest of my life through the classmates that have become family.

Boarding has done a lot for me over the past five years I have been in Cotter House, such as gaining independence for myself living on my own without my parents, as well as coping to live with 60 other boys that I now call my brothers. The main thing I would miss about being a boarder is probably the brotherhood and mateship as a result of hanging around with my mates for 24 hours a day, having meals together, playing games, and just hanging together. The main thing I am looking forward to leaving school is most likely just to gain an overall independence for myself, making decisions and choices based on what I want to do and achieve in my lifetime. A lasting memory I have would probably be just the brotherhood amongst everyone in the House. During my first nights of boarding in 2012 when some kids would become homesick, many boys would check up on their mates to see how they were going and if they were feeling alright. My main advice for younger kids, and you will hear this every time you ask someone for advice, is just to get involved in anything and everything you can. Once you’re involved in that particular activity, stay committed and have fun. I would like to thank everyone who has helped me in becoming the man I have become today, including Mr Cross, Mr Campbell, Mr Goves, Mr Oneto, Mr Ralston, Mr Winwood, Mr Raciti, Rae, Julie and all the supervisors who filled in throughout the years to help me on my journey.

Nudgee College Boarding has allowed me to become more connected with the College, through helping me to gain a sense of the history and tradition that has taken place within this great College. Switching from day to boarding ensured that I gained a lot more respect for men of different cultures and backgrounds, and gained a broader understanding of what is a Nudgee College man. With the help of Boarding initiatives and structures, my learning and social skills have increased, allowing me to have a wonderful year, and to leave with no regrets.

Over the years, Nudgee College Boarding has really been a special place for me. Boarding was my home away from home. Living away from my family was hard at the start, but great at the end because of the strong bonds and friendships I made that will last a lifetime. The staff are great and are always there to give you a helping hand if you need. Boarding is the heart of the College, and being a boarder really is something special. All the advice I could give is to be open and get to know everyone so that your journey will be fun and spirit filled by the people around you.

Weekend Leave

The granting of leave to any boarder is a privilege and is taken very seriously by staff. Many parents and hosts may not be aware that the College maintains a legal duty of care when the boarder is on leave with a host. There have been a number of recent instances where boarders have selected their parents or family members as hosts, which have been approved by parents and their son has subsequently stayed with another host. Your assistance is needed in only approving a leave application by your son that is accurate. If you have any questions regarding leave please contact your son’s Head of BOarding House.

Sports Uniform

All boarders must have a full sports uniform as part of their College uniform. Regardless of whether they do HPE, boarders still require a sports uniform for House events, and also for wearing on Saturdays on campus i.e. if not on leave.

Mr John Cross continued ...

Boarders’ Recreation Activities: 28 to 30 October

Friday Evening

Pool Open 6.30pm to 8.00pm

Saturday

PM Chermside 12.30pm to 3.00pm

EVE St Aidan’s Dance 6.00pm to 10.00pm

Sunday

AM & PM Redcliffe 12.30pm to 3.00pm

Touch on Wilkes 11.00am to 12.00pm

Pool Open 1.00pm to 3.00pm

https://sites.google.com/a/nudgee.qld.edu.au/boarding-recreation

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ActivitiesSport and Culture2017 MUSICAL GUYS AND DOLLS CAST ANNOUNCEMENT

Over the last two weeks we have been holding auditions for the 2017 musical production Guys and Dolls. We were witness to outstanding talent from the Nudgee College boys, along with girls from St Rita’s College and Mary MacKillop College.

This week we were able to announce our cast list and would like to congratulate all the students who have been given a lead role within the show. We would also like to thank all students who auditioned for the show. They will be cast as part of our ensemble. 

Save the Date: 2017 musical will run from 11 to 13 May.

There is also a website to go to for information about the College Musical: https://sites.google.com/nudgee.qld.edu.au/musical

Male Cast List

CHARACTER ACTOR

Sky Masterson Isaac Nelson

Nathan Detroit Max Bryant

Nicely-Nicely Johnson Lachlan Driscoll

Arvide Abernathy Tom Lambert

Benny Southstreet Jack Read

Rusty Charlie Ryan Abel

Harry the Horse Sam Quinn

Lt Brannigan Todd Wedmaier

Big Jule Mitchell Doyle

Angie, the Ox Jack McGraw

Joey Biltmore Maxwell Stevens

Crapshooters/Ensemble Cast

• Sam Nugent• Adam Lord• Angus Shaw• Kyle Brady• Morgan Chippendale• Harry Cruice• Zac Smullen• Maximus Morrow-Woods• Parker Prout• Jazz Born• Tom Walsh• Sam Mills• Peter Le• Andrew Wiman• Jack Lewis• Nicholas Flanders• Sario Mills• Joshua Price

Ms Alison Kilgour Director of Musical

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ActivitiesSport and CultureTRACK AND FIELD

Junior GPS Championships

Thursday 27 October saw the running of the third Junior GPS Track and Field Championships at QSAC. On a warm sunny day the Nudgee College 10 to 12 year olds competed in 93 events, with the Championship based on participation. Field events and relays had two divisions, hurdles and 800m had four divisions, and the 100m and 200m had eight divisions.

Nudgee College got off to a flying start, winning the first four races - the 10 Years 60m hurdles! Throughout the day the performances from our lads both on the track and in the field were outstanding, and I was very proud of them.

I was also proud of our Year 5s who came to support our boys - they were terrific with their cheering and war cries, and really gave our athletes a spur on.

At the end of the day, Nudgee College fell just five points short of victory to BBC. Although disappointed, the boys held their heads high and should be very pleased with their results.

A special mention goes to Jacob Johnson who broke the 10 Years 60m hurdles record (10.63secs), Harry McKeown who equalled the 12 Years high jump record (1.53m), and finally our 10 Years 4 x 100m relay team who won and broke the record - Will Birchley, Jacob Johnson, Ben Kluck and Ryan Heaton (59.05secs).

At the end of season break up, the following awards were presented:

Most Improved Track Boston Wheeler

Most Improved Field Roman de Clara

Best Track Performance Ashley Wong

Best Field Performance Liam Hude

Best Athlete at GPS Jacob Johnson (1st hurdles - record, 1st 200m, 1st 800m, 3rd 100m, 2nd long jump, 2nd high jump, 3rd shot put)

Most Dedicated Trainer Malachi Tuck

Thank you to Mr Greg Thorne and Mrs Deb Daly in the Activities Office for their ongoing support, and the Parent Support Group for supplying the competitors with very smart caps and badges. Particular thanks to Mrs Maria Egan for coordinating our Friday night meets, and Mrs Sharon Langton and Mrs Tanya Wong for timekeeping each week. Coaches for this season - Mr Joe Stephens (middle distance), Mr Ben Williams (sprints), Mr Haydn Lane (throws), Mr Brandon Herrigan (hurdles), and Mr Shem James (jumps) - all provided the boys with high class coaching, and for this I thank you. Finally, a huge thank you to all the boys who participated in Track and Field for the whole season, training and competing with gusto each week - well done and see you next year!

Mrs Maureen Toohey Head of Junior Track and Field (10 to 12 Years)

Senior GPS Championships

Last Friday the young men of Nudgee College Track and Field competed in the 99th GPS Track and Field Championship for the Sir John Goodwin Cup at QSAC. In a tough start to the championship, the men found themselves under scoreboard pressure when an unprecedented number of mishaps and foul trouble (in field events) ‘rattled the troops’. A good deal of the pressure some boys faced was felt courtesy of forces beyond their control. A couple of these unfortunate and tragic events were those happening to Seniors Michael Grimes and Alex Fiechtner. Mike had jumped a personal best in the first of his four jumps, but on his second, pulled his hamstring. Although doing so, and the foot of his injured leg dropping well short of his other foot, Mike still produced a personal best on this (what proved to be his last) jump. Alex, having run second in all ages 400m hurdles in the previous two years, was racing the new Queensland 400m record holder (and Australian 800m champion) Joe Deng of IGS. Coming to the ninth of 10 hurdles, Alex took this flight to tie with Deng, only to clip it and hit the track, bravely getting back to his feet to complete the race.

This fight Alex showed, continued to be shown by the Nudgee College lads as they clawed their way back up the scoreboard. No better example of this was George Crossan. He threw off the shackles of pressure to throw a personal best and better the 28 year old Nudgee College Open discus record of Ken Gatehouse, a mark George has had in his sights for a very long time. Other outstanding efforts during this period were those of youngsters Alex Clarke in an excitingly close third in the 13 Years 80m hurdles, Franco Lim Santos Faria’s second placings in both the 13 Years long jump and triple jump, Alex Preval’s second in the 15 Years triple jump, and terrific second places in shot put by Tuku Hopoate (15 Years) and Bailey Tautau (16 Years).

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ActivitiesSport and CultureLater as the track program took over, the Wallace brothers grabbed attention, with Callum throwing personal bests with each of his four throws, finishing second in 13 Years Javelin, and recent Queensland silver medalist brother Jacob winning the 15 Years Javelin in fine style. In fact, our javelin men had a great night out, with Henry Kettle throwing a personal best to place third in the 14 Years, Gus Tascheret placing fourth in the 16 Yeras, and Clancy Nugent placing Second with the Open spear!

Fittingly, and in keeping with the team effort by the boys, Nudgee College’s two wins on the track were by relay teams: the 16 Years 4 x 100m relay team (Logan Bischoff, Mitch Wood, Ryan Shepherd, Isaiah Naawi) and the Open 4 x 400m relay team (Austin Harvey, Josh Preval, Alex Fiechtner, Josh Bunney). Other track highlights included second placings by Isaiah Naawi (16 Years, 200m), Mason Sorby (13 Years, 100m), Ethan Robbins (15 Years, 100m), Adrian Lawrence (15 Years, 400m), Ryan Shepherd (16 Years, 110m hurdles, and the 15 Years 4 x 100m team (Finn Hearn, Ethan Robbins, Adrian Lawrence, Callum Rorison), along with third placings by Will Harris (15 Years, 800m) and Toby Gillen (15 Years, 1500m).

Nudgee College wholeheartedly congratulates Mr Russell Hansen, Mr Mal Staniforth and the staff and athletes of the BBC Track and Field team for their stirring victory. Their school must surely be very appreciative and proud of their achievement of securing the Sir John Goodwin Cup for the first time since 1942.

Certainly the 2016 ‘Big N’ Track and Field team are very appreciative of the support they received from their brothers in the stand last Friday. It was evident all the boys in the stand enjoyed being together to support their mates in the field and on the track.

Mr Peter Kropp Director of Track and Field

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Locker Room

Valedictory Night

The Locker Room has memorabilia items for sale which you may be interested in buying as a gift for yourself or your son.

Listed below are some items you may be interested in. If you would like anything, you can email lockerroom@nudgee.com or phone 07 3865 0498. Emailing is the preferred way of contact. You will need to provide us with your credit card details and we can have these items ready for you on the night. Items can be gift wrapped at the cost of $1. We will deliver these items to your table during the night, so you do not have to collect from us. When you email your order, we will notify you confirming your order.

Locker Room staff will be at the front of the Christian Brothers’ Conference Centre selling memorabilia on Valedictory Night. We can take Visa : Mastercard : Cash : Cheque. We will not be able to gift wrap on the night.

More photos on the website under: www.nudgee.com : in the SEARCH on main screen type : LOCKERROOM: CLICK on Welcome to the Lockerroom: on the Right hand side click on NUDGEE COLLEGE MEMORABILIA : There is GENERAL Memorabilia, Pennants.

Items and pricing:

Nudgee College tiebar $30 : Nudgee College coaster (set of 4) $25 : Nudgee College keyrings $15 : Nudgee College towel $45 :

Nudgee College wine glasses (set of two) $30 : Nudgee College shot glasses $10 : House pennant $25 :

Nudgee College pen in box $25 : Nudgee College drinking glass $9 : Nudgee College apron $25 :

Nudgee College coffee mug $12.50 : Nudgee College celebrating 125 years tea towel $15

2017 Stationery Lists

Please be advised that the Stationery Lists for 2017 are now available on the Nudgee College Website.

Visit the College website for information regarding stationery lists. Select the appropriate list and follow the instructions to make the order with our supplier, MK Educational.

These orders need to be completed by 4 November to ensure delivery from 2 to 13 January.

If you do not place your order by this date, delivery cannot be guaranteed before the start of the school year.

If you choose to use a different supplier, please make sure you purchase the required compulsory workbooks that are listed.

Please don’t hesitate to contact Mrs Yvonne Dye, Book Hire Coordinator on (07) 3865 0172, if you have any questions.

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VALEDICTORY ORDER FORM - From Locker Room

STUDENTS NAME: __________________________________

Photos are on the website : http://cms02.nudgee.com/lockerroom/pages/nudgee-college-memorabilia

ITEM QUANTITY SUB TOTAL

Nudgee Towel $45

Nudgee Key Ring $15

Nudgee Apron $25

Nudgee 125 year Tea Towel $12

Nudgee Tie Bar $30

Nudgee Pen (in gift box) $25

Nudgee Scarf $25

Nudgee Coffee Mug $12.50

Nudgee Thermal Mug $10.50

Nudgee Drink Coaster (set of 4) $25

Nudgee Shot Glass $10

Nudgee Water Glass $9

Nudgee Wine Glass (set of 2) $30

Nudgee Golf Umbrella (Blue & White) $38

Nudgee Chair $38

Nudgee Water Bottle $6.60

House Badge $6 House >

House Pennant $25 House >

Nudgee Badge $6

Gift wrapping $1 per parcel

Other

TOTAL

Items to be delivered to your table at Valedictory (Please order by 15 November)

Payment details

(Please circle) Amount $ ________________ Visa / Mastercard only Cash

Card number: __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ Expiry date _ __ / __ __

Card holder name _____________________________Card holder signature ____________________________

Please return form by email to lockerroom@nudgee.qld.edu.au if paying by card.

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Employment

The College is calling for applications for the following 2017 position: 

Part Time Term Time Health Centre Assistant (Thursday and Friday, 12 hours per week)

Tasks: 

• Administrative, general computer, and office tasks e.g. filing, typing, maintaining booking schedules, making external medical/specialist appointments 

• Ward housekeeping e.g. serving meals to patients, changing beds 

• Driving students to external medical appointments in College car 

Flexibility is required to cover late medical appointments. This position is allocated under the Services Staff Award Level 1 ($23.41 per hour part time). Applicants must have a valid driver licence and current first aid qualifications. Please visit www.nudgee.com/employment to submit an application. Applications close Monday 14 November.