Home Game Program - Round 4 by Brisbane Boys' College

INDIGENOUS ROUND 2022 Brisbane Boys’ College vs The Southport School BBC HOME GAMES GPS ROUND 5 - TERM 3, 2022

Proudly supported by our College corporate partners CONTENTS Headmaster 3 Head of Co-curriculum 4 Codes of Conduct 6 Campus Map 9 Basketball Schedule 12 Basketball First Teams 13 Chess Schedule 14 Chess First Teams 15 Rugby Schedule 17 Rugby First Teams 18

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Additionally, given the requirements of Queensland Health, and in the interest of preserving the safety of all in our community, I would ask that you follow all COVID-safe measures while on campus. Your attention to this matter is greatly appreciated. On behalf of the College community, I would like to thank all staff, coaches, parents, Old Boys and friends of our schools for their support of our Co-curricular programs, and for their contribution to the success of our sports and activities. This spirit of fellowship and positive intent will be remembered long after the scores of the match are a distant memory. I do hope that you enjoy Round 5 of fixtures and feel most welcome as our guests.

Mr Andre Casson HEADMASTER

Brisbane Boys’ College is delighted to welcome The Southport School for Round 5 of GPS fixtures. With each new season, we look forward to renewing our acquaintances with friends from the other GPS School communities. This year, we celebrate 105 years of association and friendly competition, built on mutual respect, friendly rivalry and fair play – tenets of even greater significance as we continue to be influenced by the effects of COVID-19. We want all students to enjoy sport and to understand the benefits of physical activity, and we encourage our charges to strive for excellence, while impressing on them the importance of team spirit and sportsmanship. Similarly, we encourage all parents and spectators to set an example of good sportsmanship, respect for fair play and applauding the endeavours displayed by both teams. With this in mind, I draw your attention to the GPS Codes of Behaviour found in this program.

Mr Mark Pavone HEAD OF CO-CURRICULUM

I extend a warm welcome to all competitors, spectators and staff attending Round 5 fixtures in Chess, Basketball and Rugby this Indigenous Round. I hope that you all enjoy the experience.

A sincere thank you to Mr James Lennon –Cultural Coordinator and his team for their continued work in this incredibly important area so we too can be proud of the fact that our country is home to the oldest continuous civilisations on earth, extending back over 65,000 years. We thank The Southport School and their community for their contributions and wish all players the very best for the day.

Our First V Basketball and First XV Rugby teams will be led onto the courts and fields by our Indigenous boys. Both teams will be wearing their kit designed by our boys for the occasion to also promote awareness of the history and culture of indigenous people.

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HEAD OF CO-CURRICULUM

Across the weekend of Co-curriculum with BBC hosting TSS we will be celebrating our annual Indigenous round. It will be an incredibly powerful and emotional display from all boys, staff and parents involved. I am incredibly proud that BBC will be able to acknowledge the traditional owners of the land: the Jaggera and Turrbal people, through the ceremony and the purchase of Indigenous socks and caps by our community to raise funds for our Indigenous program.

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• Your safety and the safety of your teammates and opponents come first.

• Be a positive role model for your participants. Refrain from inappropriate behaviour towards officials, parents, spectators and other member schools; and teach this to your participants.

• Do not make any public comment that is critical of the performance of an official, player, team official, coach or employee/officer/volunteer of any school or Sport or Activities; or on any matter that is, or is likely to be, the subject of an investigation or disciplinary process; or otherwise make any public comment that would likely be detrimental to the best interests, image and welfare of the Sport or Activities, a team, a school, a competition or activity.

• Treat each participant as an individual by respecting the talent, development stage and goals of each individual; help each participant reach their full potential.

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• Ensure equipment and facilities meet safety standards. Equipment, rules, training and the environment need to be appropriate for the age of the participant.

• Remember that competitive games are primarily for enjoyment and that winning is only part of the process.

PLAYERS

• Work equally hard for the benefit of yourself, your team and your school.

• Treat everyone equally, fairly and with dignity regardless of gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, cultural or religious background, age or disability. Any form of bullying, harassment or discrimination has no place in GPS Sport and Activities.

• Cooperate with your coach, teammates, opponents and officials.

• Encourage participants to display good sportsmanship and to participate within the spirit of the game always respecting the importance of fair play.

• Do not abuse, threaten or intimidate, use crude language or gestures, or show apparent unnecessary dissension, displeasure or disapproval towards an official, coach, manager or other people whether before, during or after Sport or Activities.

• Ensure that any physical contact with a participant is appropriate to the situation, rules of your Sport or Activities and necessary for the player’s skill development or safety. Any physical contact with athletes should be (a) appropriate to the situation and (b) essential for the participant’s skill development.

• Make a commitment to providing a quality service to your participants by following and keeping up to date with the guidelines of National and international bodies governing your Sport or Activities, along with GPS Rules and Policies.

• Keep informed of current coaching principles and the principles of growth and development of participants of all ages.

• Respect the rights, dignity and worth of fellow players, coaches, officials and spectators.

• Adhere to the Anti-Doping Policy advocated by the GPS Association.

This Code sets out the types of behaviour that are not acceptable during a GPS event and the consequences of such actions.

This Code is established to ensure the highest possible standard of interschool competition occurs during Sports or ThisActivities.Codesupport GPS’s desire to encourage and promote excellent sportsmanship and appropriate standards of behaviour, including fair play on and off the field.

• Refrain from any form of personal abuse towards your athletes, officials or those staff and students from the opposing school.

• Take pride in the improvement of your skills and your performance and remember that sport is not just about winning.

• Participate for your enjoyment and benefit, not just to please your parents or coaches.

• Do not tolerate acts of aggression.

• Play by the rules and accept the officials’ decisions.

TEACHERS AND COACHES

It is important to note that this Code may apply in addition to any code or other disciplinary requirements of the person’s school, sport governing body and will be referred to the police where appropriate.

• Teach players the rules of the game and ensure they observe them.

CODE OF CONDUCT WHAT

• Ensure that you do not expect players to devote an unreasonable amount of time to training which would prevent them from leading a balanced life. IS CODE OF CONDUCT?

This Code is not intended to restrict or hinder persons having fun and participating competitively in the Sports or Activities.

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• Do not otherwise act in a way that may adversely affect or reflect on, or bring you, your team, school or the GPS Association into disrepute or discredit.

• Be a good sport, displaying modesty in victory and graciousness in defeat.

• Instil the ability to accept losses and setbacks without undue disappointment.

• Abide by all relevant policies documented by the GPS Association in relation to appointments.

• Accept responsibility for all actions taken. Exercise reasonable care to prevent injury by ensuring participants compete within the rules.

• All Umpires must wear only the official governing bodies uniform when umpiring at any GPS Sport or Activities.

• Abstain from the use of tobacco and the consumption of alcoholic beverages prior to and during officiating or whilst in uniform.

• Be a positive role model in behaviour and personal appearance by maintaining the highest standards of personal conduct and projecting a favourable image of your Sport or Activities and officiating at all times.

• Remember that you are there for the participants to enjoy the game. JANUARY 2021

• Adhere to the Anti-Doping Policy advocated by the GPS Association.

• Show respect for opponents, never ridicule mistakes or losses – supporters are there to support not downgrade.

• Keep up to date with rule changes for the relevant governing body and with the latest trends in officiating

• Spectators are an essential part of the GPS and shall at all times conform to accepted standards of good sportsmanship and behaviour.

• Should lead by example and display appropriate social behaviour by not using profane, demeaning or derogatory language, or harassing players, coaches, officials, or other spectators – physical or verbal abuse will not be tolerated.

• Shall at all times respect officials, coaches and players and extend all courtesies to them.

• Respect the official’s decision. Do not abuse, threaten or intimidate an official and do not show dissension, displeasure or disapproval towards an official’s decision in an abusive or unreasonable fashion.

• Not be in a position of individual and unsupervised contact with participants under 18 years of age.

OFFICIALS (Umpires, referees, adjudicators, linesperson, score bench, tournament directors and any other appointed officials)

• Make no public comments or media announcements without prior approval from the Executive Officer of the GPS Association.

• Never publicly criticise officials – raise personal concerns with School/GPS Association in private.

• Show concern and caution towards ill and injured participants. Enforce the blood rule and apply procedures regarding ill or injured participants according to the rules.

The GPS Association warmly encourages the full and whole-hearted involvement and support of parents and spectators.

• Avoid situations that may lead to a conflict of interest.

REVISED

• Be impartial and maintain integrity in your relationship with other officials, participants and coaches.

• Refrain from any personal abuse towards participants, coaches, parents, spectators or other officials.

• Be courteous, respectful and open to discussion and interaction.

PARENTS AND SPECTATORS

Alcohol,treated.smoking and dogs are not permitted on the College grounds without a permit.

• Spectator numbers at GPS school venues will be determined by the spectator space available and the total number of spectators permitted at each venue. BBC families must familiarise themselves with specific venue instructions prior to arrival.

• Players are not required to wear face masks while competing, but spectators at indoor venues are required to. At outdoor venues, face masks are required if physical distancing cannot be maintained.

To protect the wellbeing of the GPS community and to reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19, all players, spectators and staff must adhere to the following GPS Requirements for Sports and Activities and familiarise themselves with the COVID Safe Venue Maps provided. If public health or government advice requires further changes to College operations, we will notify you of the changes as soon as possible.

• Students, staff, families and the wider community are welcome to spectate at matches but must comply with all relevant COVID Safe protocols for the specific indoor or outdoor venue.

COVID SAFE PROTOCOLS

• All other students must wear their training, competition or performance attire to and from the venue for all sports and activities.

• Students and spectators should only participate/ attend if they are feeling well, and must comply with all Queensland public health requirements and government directives.

• Toilet facilities and change rooms will be available for both BBC and visiting teams at each venue.

• Practice good hygiene and wash hands regularly with soap and water or alcohol-based sanitiser.

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• Students in First Grade Teams are expected to arrive in full formal uniform.

• All-Sports Physiotherapy Toowong will be onsite at BBC Home Game venues to administer first aid and physiotherapy as needed. Medical support teams will follow personal hygiene measures, which include cleaning equipment between patients. Parents are invited to wait outside Sports Medicine areas if their son is being

STUDENT INFORMATION Arrival and departure

• High touch surfaces and equipment will be regularly cleaned throughout fixtures.

• Please ensure you use the designated BBC and Visitor spectating areas.

• If a student, parent/guardian, spectator or staff member receives a positive COVID-19 diagnosis they are responsible for notifying the College immediately.

• Maintain physical distancing of 1.5 metres.

SPECTATORS

GPS REQUIREMENTS

• Please ensure you comply with the latest Queensland public health requirements and government directives.

• Students are required to ‘arrive, play/perform, go’ and should remain with their team to reduce co-mingling Uniforms

GENERAL INFORMATION

• Students participating in training, fixtures or matches are not required to check in at events, as we keep accurate team lists for this purpose.

• Spectators must check in at each venue for contact tracing purposes, using the Check-in-Qld app and QR codes located at entry points. Please download the app from the Apple App Store or Google Play. If you experience any technical difficulties, please see a BBC staff member for assistance.

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BASKETBALL BASKETBALL VENUES BBC Sports Complex BBC Sports Complex: Kensington Terrace, Toowong Indooroopilly SHS Indoor Courts Turner Street, Indooroopilly TSS Centenary Sports Centre Dixon Drive off Winchester Street, Southport TSS Prep School Campus Lupus Street, Southport Gregory Terrace Outdoor Courts, Cnr Rogers ST & Water St Campbell Centre Cnr Rogers & Water St, Springhill

BRISBANE BOYS’ COLLEGE BBC VS TSS 12 BASKETBALL SCHEDULE SATURDAY 13 AUGUST HOME TEAM AWAY TEAM TIME VENUE COURT BBC First V TSS First V 12.15pm BBC Sports Complex 1 BBC Second V TSS Second V 11.00am BBC Sports Complex 1 BBC Third V TSS Third V 10.00am BBC Sports Complex 2 BBC Fourth V TSS Fourth V 11.00pm Indooroopilly State High School Indoor Courts 2 BBC Fifth V ACGS Fourth V 12.00pm Indooroopilly State High School Indoor Courts 2 BBC Sixth V GT 11D 10.00am Gregory Terrace, Campbell Centre BBC 11A TSS 11A 10.00am BBC Sports Complex 1 BBC 11B TSS 11B 11.00am BBC Sports Complex 2 BBC 11C TSS 11C 9.00am Indooroopilly State High School Indoor Courts 2 BBC 11D TSS 11D 10.00am Indooroopilly State High School Indoor Courts 2 BBC 11E ACGS11D 12.00pm Indooroopilly State High School Indoor Courts 3 BBC 11F BYE BYE BBC 10A TSS 10A 9.00am BBC Sports Complex 1 BBC 10B TSS 10B 8.00am BBC Sports Complex 2 BBC 10C TSS 10C 9.00am Indooroopilly State High School Indoor Courts 3 BBC 10D TSS 10D 10.00am Indooroopilly State High School Indoor Courts 3 BBC 10E TSS 10E 11.00am Indooroopilly State High School Indoor Courts 3 BBC 10F GT 9H 8.00am Gregory Terrace, Campbell Centre BBC 9A TSS 9A 8.00am BBC Sports Complex 1 BBC 9B TSS 9B 9.00am BBC Sports Complex 2 BBC 9C TSS 9C 9.00am Indooroopilly State High School Indoor Courts 1 BBC 9D TSS 9D 10.00am Indooroopilly State High School Indoor Courts 1 BBC 9E TSS 9E 11.00am Indooroopilly State High School Indoor Courts 1 BBC 9F TSS 9F 12.00pm Indooroopilly State High School Indoor Courts 1 BBC 8A TSS 8A 9.00am TSS Centenary Sports Centre 1 BBC 8B TSS 8B 10.00am TSS Centenary Sports Centre 1 BBC 8C TSS 8C 11.00am TSS Centenary Sports Centre 1 BBC 8D TSS 8D 11.00am TSS Centenary Sports Centre 2 BBC 8E TSS 8E 12.00pm TSS Centenary Sports Centre 1 BBC 8F TSS 8F 1.00pm TSS Centenary Sports Centre 1 BBC 7A TSS 7A 8.00am TSS Centenary Sports Centre 1 BBC 7B TSS 7B 8.00am TSS Centenary Sports Centre 2 BBC 7C TSS 7C 9.00am TSS Centenary Sports Centre 2 BBC 7D TSS 7D 10.00am TSS Centenary Sports Centre 2 BBC 7E TSS 7E 12.00am TSS Centenary Sports Centre 2 BBC 7F BYE BYE BBC 6A TSS 6A 10.00am TSS Prep School BBC 6B TSS 6B 12.00pm TSS Prep School BBC 6C TSS 6C 11.00am TSS Prep School BBC 6D BYE BYE BBC 5A TSS 5A 9.00am TSS Prep School BBC 5B TSS 5B 11.00am TSS Prep School BBC 5C TSS 5C 8.00am TSS Prep School

13 BASKETBALL FIRST TEAMS BBC FIRST V TSS FIRST V Jared Gluch (c) Joshua Kelly (c) Javen D’Souza (vc) Xavier Eddington Sebastian Heyes (vc) Cayden Brown Joshua Campbell Angus Wilke Lenny Tune James Burdett Joseph Newell Benjamin Tweedy (vc) Lachlan Scroggie Jaylen Pittman Ethan Calvert Ethan Coffey Ryan Sui Indy Cotton Cooper Bell Marley Hodzic Lee Van Der Westhuizen Jack Foley Daniel Graham Jackson McCabe Emerson Juhasz Nikos K Charles Hinson TJ Ambrose Pearce

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15 CHESS SCHEDULE FRIDAY 12 AUGUST HOME TEAM AWAY TEAM TIME VENUE BBC Premier TSS Premier 4.00pm BBC Middle School Precinct BBC Senior TSS Senior 4.00pm BBC Middle School Precinct BBC Junior TSS Junior 4.00pm BBC Middle School Precinct BBC Open A TSS Open A 4.00pm BBC Middle School Precinct BBC Open B TSS Open B 4.00pm BBC Middle School Precinct BBC Open C TSS Open C 4.00pm BBC Middle School Precinct BBC Open D TSS Open D 4.00pm BBC Middle School Precinct BBC Open E TSS Open E 4.00pm BBC Middle School Precinct BBC Open F TSS Open F 4.00pm BBC Middle School Precinct BBC Open G TSS Open G 4.00pm BBC Middle School Precinct BBC Open H TSS Open H 4.00pm BBC Middle School Precinct BBC Open I TSS Open I 4.00pm BBC Middle School Precinct BBC HIGHLANDER TEAMS 4.00pm BBC Middle School Precinct

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BRISBANE BOYS’ COLLEGE BBC VS TSS 18 RUGBY SCHEDULE SATURDAY 13 AUGUST HOME TEAM AWAY TEAM KICK OFF FIELD BBC 1st XV TSS 1st XV 2.15pm Miskin Oval BBC 2nd XV TSS 2nd XV 1.00pm Miskin Oval BBC 3rd XV TSS 3rd XV 11.00am Miskin Oval BBC 4th XV TSS 3rd XV 10.00am Miskin Oval BBC 5th XV TSS 5th XV 9.00am Miskin Oval BBC 16A TSS 16A 12.00pm Miskin Oval BBC 16B TSS 16B 11.00am P & F Oval BBC 15A TSS 15A 12.00pm QASMT 2 BBC15B TSS 15B 11.00am QASMT 2 BBC 15C TSS 15D 10.00am QASMT 2 BBC 14A TSS14A 11.00am QASMT 1 BBC 14B TSS 14B 10.00am QASMT 1 BBC 14C TSS 14D 9.00am QASMT 1 BBC 13A TSS 13A 12.00pm P & F Oval BBC 13B TSS13C 11.00am P & F Oval BBC 12A TSS 12A 10.00am Noblet Oval BBC 12B TSS 12C 9.00am Noblet Oval BBC 11A TSS 11A 10.00am Noblet Oval BBC 11B TSS 11C 9.00am Noblet Oval BBC 11C NC 11 Gold 8.00am Noblet Oval

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY

Brisbane Boys’ College acknowledges the traditional owners of the land upon which we gather today, the Jagera and Turrbal people, and pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. An Acknowledgement of Country is an opportunity for everyone to show respect for Traditional Owners and the continuing connection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to Country. It recognises Indigenous people as the first custodians of this land, promotes awareness of the history and culture of Indigenous people, and formally acknowledges Indigenous peoples’ ongoing connection to the land.

INDIGENOUS DAY Today marks a very special occasion at the College, as we celebrate Indigenous Day for a second year. Members of the BBC Mob are incredibly proud to be part of this day and would like to take this opportunity to thank the Commonwealth Bank of Australia for their generous support. The Mob would also like to thank the Brisbane Boys’ College Foundation, the Maria Vasas Foundation and the Cape York Leaders Program for their ongoing friendship with the College. We welcome members of the Cape York Leaders Program and Commonwealth Bank who are here today. We also welcome parents and friends of our Mob who have travelled from far and wide to be here to help us celebrate this wonderful event. Indigenous Day is an important step on the path to reconciliation, as it recognises the importance of the BBC Indigenous Program within the school and the wider College community.

The Rugby First XV and the Basketball First V teams will wear kit specially designed by the students of our BBC Indigenous Program, and one Rugby jersey and one Basketball singlet will be auctioned to raise money for the Indigenous Program. To join in the day, students can purchase a pair of Mob-designed socks for $20 for either Rugby or Basketball, and a limited edition BBC Indigenous Day cap for $30, of which only 200 were made. All proceeds will be reinvested into resources for students of the BBC Indigenous Program.

BBC INDIGENOUS PROGRAM

Brisbane Boys’ College provides educational opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander boys, which are focused on the academic, co-curricular and spiritual growth and development of each student. This occurs in a caring environment that nurtures their development through positive inclusion, authentic partnerships and respectful relationships. The BBC Indigenous Program partners with the Cape York Leaders Program to provide scholarships for Indigenous students from the Cape. In many rural Indigenous communities, schooling does not extend beyond Year 7, so children must move away from home to continue their education. Cultural programs like the BBC Indigenous Program provide opportunities to close the educational gap by giving boys access to a quality education, which maximises their potential to support their communities and make meaningful contributions to College life. National Reconciliation Week is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures and achievements, and to explore how everyone can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia. This year, the BBC Mob produced three art pieces in a 'Walkabout' art project to spread the message of reconciliation among our BBC community. Reconciliation must live in the hearts, minds and actions of all Australians as we move forward, creating a nation strengthened by respectful relationships between the wider Australian community and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This year’s design incorporates the traditional colours of BBC; Green, White, and Black whilst combining traditional dot art that symbolises a coming together of the Indigenous and non-Indigenous community, and of walking the path to reconciliation. Walking the path of reconciliation is represented through the use of animal prints walking the tracks, and the ‘coming together’ is represented as the dot circles along the tracks. The Rugby jersey also holds the flags of the First Nation People on the right sleeve, with the Torres Strait Island flag adorning the left sleeve. Thanks to all for your support today, and for making this the momentous occasion that it is. We wish all sporting teams the best of luck in their matches.

BOARDERS’ DAY Today we celebrate over 150 BBC Boarders, their families and the contribution that they make to Brisbane Boys’ College. From Dubai to the Gold Coast, Hong Kong to Proserpine, we have a global community here within Rudd House. The bond of mateship is a key attribute that the Boarders have. The school spirit that the Boarders bring not only to interhouse activities, but all school events is a standout, and today is a day to say thank you to them and their parents for the tremendous efforts they bring to BBC. We also thank our dedicated staff who go above and beyond to make the Boarding House a home away from home. As part of this event, we will be running a Rudd House BBQ with a slurpee machine, and will be holding a raffle with some amazing prizes. We will also be honouring Mrs Josie Pavone, our former beloved House Mother. After 16 years, the Rudd House family had to say farewell to our beloved House Mother as Mrs Josie Pavone retired at the end of 2021. Josie had such a huge impact on so many lives during this time. From cooking her favourite Sicilian pasta dish with the Year 12 boys to making hot chocolate for a boy who was feeling homesick late at night; from sewing a button back onto a blazer to giving the “world’s greatest hugs” to boys who were upset. Over the years, Josie has been a second mum to so many Rudd boys and guided them to become young men – from watching boys arrive on that first day as Year 7s, to seeing those same boys attend their Year 12 Formal, she was always there for the boys on their life journey. When I asked what Josie misses the most and she immediately answered, ‘the boys... I loved seeing them play and grow up together’. Josie’s calming and loving nature has been one of the most important and integral influences in Rudd House, and helped to create our Rudd House family.

To our retired House mum, Josie, can we all say to you once more that we love you and miss you, but most importantly, thank you for being an amazing person who impacted so many lives during your time at BBC. Even though you have retired to begin your new journey, watching your own grandchildren grow up, please remember that this is not goodbye. The doors to Rudd House will always be open to you and we look forward to you and your husband, Sam, visiting us any time. Your 16 years here at BBC have created a beautiful legacy, and we want to celebrate this today by honouring you with a special award. Thank you, Josie.

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