huddle
St Aidan’s
JUNE I 2015
contents Editor Cassandra Erbs
Leadership
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Academic
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Senior School
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Community
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Junior School
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The Arts
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Sport
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Archives/Alumni
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Contributors Karen Spiller, Sue Russell, Wendy Biggs, Reverend Gillian Moses, Jennifer Crome, Louise McGuire, Jayden Russ Design Annie Fanning Photography Corey Wright, Brooke Petro, Cassandra Erbs, Annie Fanning Printing Print Systems Australia Editorial queries, feedback and change of address E: marketing@staidans.qld.edu.au
St Aidan’s
Front Cover - Tia Perry commemorating the Centenary of the landing at Gallipoli.
Disclaimer The Editors have gone to great efforts to ensure the accuracy of the information compiled in this publication but can accept no responsibility for inaccuracies or omissions. Although the Editors support the right of expression by members of the student body and other writers, we wish to make it clear that the views expressed by individual authors are not necessarily those held by the Editors or St Aidan’s Anglican Girls’ School, Corinda.
the first word “Automation to fundamentally change the job market within 20 years, says Oxford Professor” was the headline that caught my eye on ABC online news (23 March 2015). Associate Professor Michael Osbourne was visiting Brisbane to speak at the Queensland University of Technology Future of Work forum. He declared, “Robots and computers will transform Australia’s job sector within two decades”. From a recently completed study Osbourne, a specialist in machine learning, concluded that 47% of jobs in the United States were at high risk of being replaced by automation, within a generation. Jobs least likely to be affected were those that demanded creative, social or dextrous manual tasks. “We found there was a very clear, strong trend between creative content of a job and its probability of computerisation and replacement by robots. That is, the more creative you are, the safer you are from automation”. An Australian Government report estimated that as many as half a million accountants, cashiers, secretaries and bank tellers could be threatened by automation (Australian Financial Review, 24 March 2015) while The Economist refers to this impending change as , “the third great wave of digital industrial revolution”.
Karen Spiller PRINCIPAL
Osbourne confirmed that “if your occupation involves a great deal of creativity or social intelligence- the ability to interact with people to negotiate or persuade, we think your job is relatively safe”. There are a number of ways we are endeavouring to ‘future proof’ our girls. One of these is the introduction of Design and Innovation Studies in Years 7 and 8 which is also offered as an elective subject in Years 9 and 10. This course has as its aim to nurture a creative learning community in which students develop an awareness of 21st century citizenship. Learning experiences involve authentic local, regional or global problems where students develop economically viable, ethical and environmentally sustainable solutions. And of course, throughout all our classes, teachers focus on critical and creative thinking. A further deeply rooted value we have in our School is of assisting others and giving to our community. Stemming from our Sisters and their commitment to do the same, our School takes seriously this heritage. One of the side effects of this commitment is that students develop the ability to connect with people from all walks of life; an important form of social intelligence. In all our strategic planning and consideration of positioning our School in the Future, we continue to be cognisant of employment trends and challenges together with the values and philosophy of our Sisters. I hope you enjoy this edition of the Huddle which profile a little of the many activities and involvement of our girls.
Karen Spiller
MBA, MEdAdmin, BA, BEdSt, FACE, FAIM, FACEL, FAHRI, FAICD, FCEOI Fellow of Bond University
References ABC online news, 23 March 2015 - www.abc.net.au/ mews/2015-03-23/automation-will-fundametallychange-the-job-market Australian Financial Review, 24 March 2015 - www. afr.com/leadership/company-culture/employmentfears-in-the-face-of-increasing-automation
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community - ANZAC day
This most recent ANZAC day was a commemoration signifying 100 years since the landing at Gallipoli. St Aidan’s students were actively involved in a number of ANZAC service activities. For me, this included travelling into the city on Thursday before ANAZC Day and attending the Eternal Flame ceremonies. Thousands of students paid respect to Anzacs at the inter-school ceremony at Anzac Square. There were letters, stories and poems read by the Anzac Day Commemoration Committee President, Arthur Burke, QLD Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk, QLD Governor de Jersey and students from the Australian International Islamic College. As school representatives, Lara Thornton and I laid a purple flower wreath at the eternal flame. On the same day, ANZAC day was also recognised at the School with a special assembly consisting of bible readings, songs and the Last Post. On ANZAC day, there were numerous services held near the school including the Dawn Service in Corinda, Graceville Service, Indooroopilly Service and the Oxley Service, all strongly attended by students and members of the St Aidan’s community. I attended the Dawn Service and I was given the responsibility to hoist one of the three flags at the ceremony. 80 students from Prep to Year 12 also assisted The CourierMail create a composite picture of a ‘St Aidan’s girl’ with hundreds of other Brisbane school students which featured on the front page of a special commemorative edition of the paper. The recognition of the ANZAC is always a very special day in the Australian calendar and this year showed the spirt of the ANZACs will live on in future generations. Carter Hobson Year 10
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community - ANZAC day
100 YEARS OF
Commemoration
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science centre - academic
New era for Science March saw the official unveiling and blessing of the redevelopment of the Archer and Templeton Science and Technology Centre celebrated with all members of the School Community. The increasing interest in Science and the introduction of Year 7 into the Senior School meant the demands on instructional and laboratory space had increased.
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science centre - academic
The School chose to improve the Science facilities to ensure students could reap the benefits of a dedicated, world-class science facility. It was also an opportunity to redefine the science space to inspire students and staff, and offer flexible, transformative learning & teaching spaces. Updates to the Centre have included: • The development of two new laboratory spaces – a dedicated K to Year 5 lab, with outdoor learning space, and a new Senior School lab to support the demands of integrating Year 7 into the Senior School as well as to provide Year 6 students with the opportunites to use a laboratory; • Two new instructional flexible labs, new media, and distance learning. • Two breakout collaborative spaces; • Writeable vertical surfaces • Science themed carpet throughout; • Development of the ‘O2 Chamber’ - a breakout space designed by one of the students; and • An interactive perodic table. The redevelopment came to fruition following collaborative research and consultation with schools and universities in Australia and the United States, that lead the way in Science Education. The redevelopment is only one of a number of strategies St Aidan’s has in place for teaching and our focus on STEM. Other strategies include: • Offering elective science subjects as well as compulsory course in Year 8-10; • Role modeling careers in Science through the Aspiring Women in Science Conference; • Specialist teaching of Science in the Junior School from Kindergarten; • ‘Bright Sparks’, the Junior School Science Fair for K-Year 6 students Thank-you to all of those who contibuted to the ‘Campaign for the Sciences’ to complete this project.
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kindergarten - academic
Kindergarten visit the new Junior School Lab... Research shows, Kindergarten children become confident and involved learners when they are provided with an environment in which they feel a sense of belonging. This was evident when the Kindergarten visited the dedicated Junior School Laboratory. The Laboratory provided a stimulating environment for students’ exploration of chemical and magnetic properties as part of the their scientific studies. The lab facilitated hands-on investigations, opportunities for deep involvement, concentration and creatively thinking about Science. Enhancing young children’s learning through active participation in science investigation allows for a deeper awareness of themselves and their world to develop, which is the essence of being. Ref: Australian Government Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (2009)The Early Years Learning Framework for Australia, Canberra
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kindergarten - academic
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2014 - academic
Academic Achievement Congratulations to our senior year of 2014 Heather Burridge (2014 Year 12) who has been awarded a UQ Academic Scholarship.
Chelsea Ho (2014 Year 12) who has been awarded a TJ Ryan Memorial Medal and Scholarship.
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100% of our 2014 Senior students gained an OP between 1 - 15 and 39% achieved an OP of 1-5.
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2014 - academic
Tertiary Destinations of our 2014 School Leavers 100% of total applicants received an offer from QTAC in the January round
20%
Society and Culture
(e.g. Law, Economics, Psychology, Sport & Recreation)
26%
Management and Commerce (e.g. Hospitality Management, Banking & Finance)
7%
Education (e.g. Early Childhood, Primary, Secondary)
6%
Creative Arts (e.g. Music, Graphic Design, Communication and Media Studies)
Area of Study
18%
Health (e.g. Pharmacy, Veterinary Science, Naturopathy, Speech Pathology)
2%
Architecture and Building (e.g. Urban & Regional Planning, Interior Design)
16%
Natural and Physical Sciences (e.g. Mathematics, Physics, Laboratory Technology)
5%
Engineering (e.g. Chemical, Automotive, Civil, Aerospace, Biomedical, Surveying)
39% of our students achieved an OP 1-5 OP Results 2014
OP 1 OP 1-3 OP 1-5 OP 1-10 OP 1-15
Tertiary Institution Destinations
9.3% 26.7% 38.64% 79.07% 100%
(State
= 2.71%)
(State = 10.7%) (State = 20.51%) (State = 49.27%)
Institution
2014 (%)
The University of Queensland (UQ)
43% 43% 7% 7%
Queensland University of Technology (QUT) Griffith University Other Universities
(State = 79.20%)
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staff - leadership
National Youth LEADERSHIP AWARD Brynlea Gibson (Year 9) has again been recognised with the Leadership Award as part of the National Youth Week Awards program. The award is given to a young person who demonstrates leadership through participation and contribution to the community and was in recognition of Brynlea’s continuing work in the ICT space. Late last year, Brynlea was also invited to attend the Asia Pacific ICT Alliance conference in Indonesia to present and was awarded a Certificate of Merit for the student category.
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The outer reaches and beyond
Shelly Chae Year 12 was awarded best Female Presenter.
In January, 12 St Aidan’s students competed in the finals of the Australian Space Design Competition, at the University of Queensland. St Aidan’s was teamed with boys from St Laurence’s College to take on the challenge of designing a low Earth orbit transfer station with hospital facilities, called Da Vinciat. The St Aidan’s contingent, comprising Shelly Chae, Isobel Taylor, Isini Muthamuni, Sophie Lim, Jasmine McGuire, Brittany Vidler, Isabelle Howroyd, Morgan Richards, Sienna McInnes-Smith, Chai Jie Low, Lara Perkovich, and Chelsea Ho, worked tirelessly for 26 hours straight in order to have their submission ready to submit and present to a team of industry professionals. The presentation was very impressive, with the St Aidan’s/St Laurence’s team designing a unique and profitable solution to the challenge. While we were not chosen as the overall winners of this year’s competition, Shelly Chae was awarded best Female Presenter.
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the aspiring women in business conference - academic
Aspiring Women in Science Conference
girls changing the
face of science
GUEST SPEAKER - Professor Emma Duncan
GUEST SPEAKER - Dr Bianca Capra
GUEST SPEAKERS - Professor Tamara Davis, Jessica Hawula
St Aidan’s - Zoe Lawrence, Emma Schoutrop
St Ursula’s Toowoomba - Loren Apel, Sophie Wilson
Meriden School Sydney - Aarushi Verma, Skenuka Pimanda
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Trinity Anglican School, Cairns - Nicole Ezard, Ellie Thoms, Jessica McDonald, Aya Ibanez-Hara, Coco Hirsch
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the aspiring women in science conference - academic
The Aspiring Women in Science Conference, now in its third year, is aimed at exposing high-achieving young women in years 10-12 to a variety of opportunities available in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM). This year the conference attracted more than 180 students, teachers and parents from around Australia to hear from inspiring female scientists who are part of the
dynamic local and international scientific community. Female scientists working in areas of Engineering, Marine Biology, Mathematics, ICT, Medicine, Immunology, Genetics, Psychology, Pharmacy, Environmental Science and Chemistry presented not only their research but delivered a personal insight into their career.
KEYNOTE S P EA K ER : Professor Jennifer Martin Working to develop a new class of drugs to treat antibiotic resistant infection.
Jennifer Brice, Karen Spiller (Principal) Andrew Brice
GUEST SPEAKERS - Dr Claudia Vickers and Brooke Davis
GUEST SPEAKER - Geraldine Moses, Enid Moses, Helen Thomas, Mark Hills
GUEST SPEAKERS - Eloise Stephenson, Kate Baumann
Matthew Clapham, Shane Lawrence, Geoff Hirst, Cameron Goffage
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the aspiring women in business conference - academic
The Aspiring Women in Business Conference The inaugural St Aidan’s Aspiring Women in Business Conference held on Saturday, 23rd May was a resounding success with the 64 attendees praising the event and the guest speaker Skye Aderton. Skye shared her personal journey to develop her business Ruby Olive Jewellery. Her powerful story about facing challenges, perseverance and staying positive, provided inspiration for many students on the day. •
“the key speaker was amazing”
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“we were blown away”
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“it opened my eyes to the possibilities that are out there”
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“I have learnt so much and I am now really inspired”
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“ I’m going to try and save to go to it again next year”
Dr Lance Newey Senior Lecturer in Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Lecturers from the University of Queensland Business School also shared their expertise and passion in various business subjects such as Marketing, Management, Leadership, Entrepreneurship and Innovation.
Jenny Gunnarsson , Siobhan Brodie, Nyamal Gar, Skye Aderton (GUEST SPEAKER), Laura McBurnie, Emma Joslin, Kathryn Scales
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community - ONE WORLD WONTOK conference
ONE WORLD WONTOK conference In April this year , along with students from Churchie, St John’s, Cannon Hill, St Peter’s, Clayfield and St Margaret’s we attended the One World WonTok Youth Poverty and Development Conference at Moreton Bay College. We joined our fellow students to learn about some of the issues which contribute to poverty, and what is being done to address them. This was an eye-opening experience with the opportunity to engage in activities raising awareness about the causes of poverty. We learned about gender equality and women’s empowerment through building a solar oven. We played a computer game where we had to control a farming family who faced the challenges of growing crops which included guerrilla warfare, chicken disease, a civil war, a visit from corrupt officials and many difficulties. We discussed the difficulties of providing better toilets in remote communities in Papua New Guinea. We also discussed the events unfolding in the world.
St Aidan’s already raises funds for many worthy organisations. In addition, our school offers trips overseas to places such as Nepal and India where girls assist in developing communities. One World WonTok helped us become more aware of the many activities that the Anglican Board of Mission-Australia and Uniting World (joint organisers of the conference) are involved in around Asia and the Pacific and gave us a taste of how we can also be more involved, through volunteering, fundraising and advocating for our neighbours. Danielle Morris Year 10 Romany Beckinsale Year 10
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chaplain gillian moses - united nations
Our Chaplain goes to the
The United Nations In March, St Aidan’s Chaplain Gillian Moses attended the United Nations Commission for the Status of Women (CSW) in New York, as part of the Anglican Communion delegation.
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chaplain gillian moses - united nations
CSW meets in March each year to evaluate progress on gender equality and women’s empowerment worldwide. This year, the focus was on what has been achieved in the 20 years since the 4th World Conference on Women held in Beijing in 1995, in critical areas such as access to education and health services; representation in the media; and participation in decision-making processes. During the two weeks of official events, panel discussions and side events hosted by civil society organisations, we learnt no country has achieved gender equality in the years since Beijing. While gender-positive policy development and legislation are in place, all countries have lagged in implementing these changes. We know many of our St Aidan’s students come from comfortable circumstances compared with their peers in other parts of the world. They have homes, plenty to eat and access to a world class education from Kindergarten through to Year 12. So what does the Commission for the Status of Women have to do with us?
Our students will also deal with a gender pay gap, gender stereotyping in the media, and the glass ceiling between them and many decisionmaking positions in their future careers and service areas. They will encounter everyday sexism and micro-aggression. Many of them will be expected to work the second shift even as they pursue the careers we have trained them to expect. Most of them will have been conditioned to see all these things as normal – just the way life is. I see part of my job as giving our students tools to engage critically with the world around them. Our Christian tradition, including scripture and theology, are essential items in the toolkit, particularly as we talk about human rights, gender stereotyping, and violence. Most of all I hope to let them know that, while we still have a long way to go in terms of gender equality, CSW has given us a clear goal to work to, and some ideas of how to get there. Gillian Moses - Chaplain
Nothing is ever as simple as it looks. As I learned about the Beijing Platform for Action and the critical areas of concern, it became clear gender equality is as serious an issue for our students as for girls anywhere. Gender-based violence is a reality here too. Some of our girls will have experienced or witnessed violence at home, and too many of them will have to navigate the murky waters of unhealthy and abusive relationships as they grow up. CSW has motivated us to get serious about educating our girls about intimate partner violence sooner rather than later.
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COMMUNIT Y - KYEEDA school redevelopment
KYEEDA School Redevelopment Raising awareness and funds to help educate orphans and children in the surrounding slum area of Korogocho, Nairobi, Kenya.
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COMMUNIT Y - KYEEDA school redevelopment
St Aidan’s Old Girls end up all over the world thanks to the globally focused education they undertake at St Aidan’s. Two such graduates Steph Croagh (2004) and Brittany Downes (2005) have found themselves in Africa dedicating their time, energy and resources to a very worthwhile project.
Steph and Brittany have been working together on a project in Korogocho Slums, Nairobi, Kenya. Their work in the slums first came about when Steph, an early childhood education teacher currently based in Hong Kong. undertook a volunteer teaching placement at Korogocho Youth Education and Economic Development Association (KYEEDA) School in 2012. There Steph witnessed the difficulties faced by the school as it tried to operate day-to-day. Constant threats from the landlord of closure and higher rent, minimal income support and the building’s lack of security made it hard for the school to further develop or improve the facilities and resources for the children. The School offers vital primary education to over 120 orphans and children in the surrounding area. It isn’t easy for the School to provide quality education in a secure and safe environment as it faces a range of obstacles including lack of quality teachers, resources, funding, and a shortage of food and water. Steph convinced family and friends to become involved and established a working committee along with Brittany, for the School’s redevelopment. Steph and Britt aim to raise funds for the following projects: to purchase an area of land on which they can build a new
school - this was secured in June 2014 and to build a permanent school building - the first level of the building was completed with classes commencing in February 2015. Developing a second storey is being pursued to allow up to 300 students at the School; upgrade current text books and provide a wide range of learning resources. The project now has a large network of supporters and they are making huge progress towards the completion of a new school. St Aidan’s has always had a very strong ethos of community service, with both Steph and Britt involved in various projects and groups when at School. St Aidan’s contributed to KYEEDA project in its early stages and hopes to continue the support of the project and these two Old girls into the future. The Australian International School, Hong Kong and Genazzano Girls’ School, Melbourne have also become involved, with donations of stationery and school uniforms. There are many ways you can help the project - through donation, sponsorship, volunteering or attending or hosting an even. For more information go to https://sites.google.com/site/ kyeedaluckysummerschool/home
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COMMUNITY - antipodeans
namaste Antiopdeans
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community - born to fly III
COMMUNITY - antipodeans
During the Christmas holidays, two teams of 15 students travelled to India on an Antipodeans Abroad expedition.
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COMMUNITY - antipodeans
grateful for the chance to be able to travel to such an incredible country and appreciative of the culture very different from our own.
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namaste
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COMMUNITY - antipodeans
During the Christmas holidays, two teams of 15 students travelled to India on an Antipodeans Abroad expedition. Team A trekked throughout the Northern Himalayas before arriving at Dharmot village, aiming to refurbish and decorate the school buildings as part of their community project. This involved sanding and painting the walls and also donating goods such as books, pencils and instruments. Team B situated their community work at Dolling Monastery in Ravangla in the South Sikkim district. Here, they tiled a set of stairs that led to the sacred “7 Mirrors Lake�. They stayed in the local monastery where they donated supplies and visited the nearby school, donating games, books, items of clothing and three laptops. Whilst on community project, both teams were fully immersed into Himalayan culture; eating traditional food, assisting with daily routines and even learning a bit of the language! The locals were extremely inviting, and their generosity and appreciation of little things was an eye-opener. Furthermore, the donation of small items saw an immense amount of gratitude from the local community which, for many girls, was one of the highlights of the trip. From the experience in Indian, the students developed teamwork and communication skills and learned to be grateful for the chance to be able to travel to such an incredible country and appreciative of the culture very different from our own. Laura Sharkey Year 12
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community - worlds greatest shave
S h ave r aise s thousan ds for the
Leukemia Foundation
F Minister for Communities, Women and Youth, Minister for Child Safety and Minister for Multicultural Affairs, Shannon Fentiman MP joined students who shaved, cut and coloured their hair as part of this year’s World’s Greatest Shave. The students had strong support from the St Aidan’s community and even Principal Karen Spiller participated in the day also colouring her hair!
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international women’s day
FUN RUN St Aidan’s was recognised at the International Women’s Day Run taking out the Largest School Team Trophy for the second year in row! The event held at Southbank each year raises much-needed funds for women living with breast cancer. This year St Aidan’s participated in the Melanoma March held for the first time in West End Riverlands Park. The team was recognised as ‘Most Sun Smart’ in part due to the wide brimmed panamas worn by the students.
Melanoma
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junior school - celebrate
EASTER
bonnet
P A R A D E
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“ junior school - easter bonnet parade
Fast Facts
g r a n d p ar ents da y
Tell me and I will never forget; show me and I will remember; involve me and I will understand. Chinese proverb
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the arts - musical
share, tag, like
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A story of young love with heartbreak only a click away This year, St Aidan’s students had the opportunity to stage their very own musical. Share, Tag, Like, was a musical concept which tied songs from over ten musicals together with an original script. The ‘world premiere’ of this unique musical was in May with 60 students involved in the production. The story of Share, Tag, Like was based on the trials and tribulations encountered in the age of technology; the many ways people seem to miscommunicate using that technology; and how things online can be ‘easily misconstrued’ which of course goes hand in hand with heartbreak that comes along with every musical!
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the arts - musical
Students involved in the cast, band and crew worked for hours every week for three months in the lead up to the performance. The rehearsals were fun but intense and the cast had only a short time to learn the script, music and complex choreography. The students were assisted by professionals Jordin Steele, Crystal Arons, Graham Godfrey and Anja Ali-Haapala, gaining valuable knowledge of the industry. The hard work came together for two strong performances in front of an audience of hundreds. With nerves put aside, the students smashed the performances, entertaining the crowds with music and laughter. Melissa Wilcox - Year 10
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the arts - gala concert
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galaconcert
Congratulations to all performers who participated in the Senior School Gala Concert. This was a wonderful afternoon and a great chance for our new Chamber Groups to have a chance to perform. It was also an opportunity to hear some of the numbers from Share, Tag, Like and was great to see the girls enjoying these performances again!
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sport - athletics/cross country
HIGH PERFORMANCE
Athletics program
Following the exciting development and success of the St Aidan’s Athletics and Cross Country programs the school will be establishing these core sports as a Signature program within the school. The exciting rise of these core sports at St Aidan’s has seen an inspired athletic culture thriving within the school.
2014 Australian All Schools Athletics
KNOCKOUT CHAMPIONS
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sport - athletics
HIGH PERFORMANCE
Athletics program
athletics The new program, led by Head Coach Jayden Russ and assisted by a highquality team of coaches has seen sweeping changes lead to a long list of achievements including the following: •
2014 Australian All Schools Athletics Knockout Champions
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2015 QLD All Schools Cross Country Relays Secondary Schools Champions
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2014 & 2015 QLD 4 x 100m Secondary School Champions
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2014 QGSSSA Cross Country Joan Benson Percentage Cup and 3rd Overall
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2014 QGSSSA Athletics – Del Mellafont Percentage Cup and 3rd Overall
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Multiple Regional, State and National representatives in Cross Country and Athletics
The vision for the Athletics and Cross Country Signature Program is to become the premier Track and Field environment for excellence in YouthAthlete development in Queensland. The program will support all athletes in realising their potential in Athletics whilst creating a positive, inclusive and inspiring training environment.
With the long-term development of the St Aidan’s athletes in mind this program will provide them with the best coaching, facilities, resources and support network the sport has to offer. The high-performance aspect of this program will ensure the continued success of St Aidan’s athletes and we look forward to continuing to grow this sport within the school and on the representative level.
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sport - athletics / cross country
Flying the flag Year 11 student, Madeleine Attlee has had great success nationally and the time has come for her to test herself on the international stage with her selection into the 26-strong Australian team for the Youth Commonwealth Games in Samoa this September. Madeleine will compete in the 400m, a distance she knows well, currently holding the national title for the distance. “It’s my first Australian team so I was pretty excited when I found out,” Madeleine said. “It is nerve-racking, but being my first international meet, there are expectations but they are not as high as some of the other girls have. The Commonwealth Youth Games have been running since 2000 and have featured many of Australia’s current top senior athletes. Madeleine said she’s focusing on her fitness for the 400m race. “If you don’t have the fitness you won’t be able to execute the race, especially in the 400m because it’s not just a sprint,” she said. “You have to think about how you’re going to run and be able to bring it home in the last 100m.” Whatever her result, Madeleine will be sure to gain valuable experience and will be flying the Australian flag high.
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sport - gymnastics
Gymnastics team
raises the bar Gymnastics is a sport that gives us athletic performances, powerful acrobatics, graceful moves and moments we never forget. It is a sport that is gruelling and exacting and when you finally have your moment to compete for a collective team score, you do so in the spotlight and alone. This is a sport of moments - moments where we hold our breath and moments where we collectively breathe a sigh of relief. 2015 has given our St Aidan’s gymnasts moments of sheer joy and achievement; and moments that will be remembered for years to come. This year the school’s QGSSSA Artistic Gymnastics team made history by winning the Open, A and B Team divisions and placing third in the D (ii) Team division. The Open Team’s win broke an 18 year long winning streak by another QG School. We are delighted with this best performance in the history of St Aidan’s.
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A NUMBER OF ST AIDAN’S STUDENTS COMPETED AT THE RECENT GYMNASTICS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS WITH OUTSTANDING RESULTS: Samantha Watkin - Level 8 team Gold as well as Level 8 13 and Under - individual all around gold, floor gold, bars gold, beam silver, vault silver Olivia Doherty - Level 7 team Gold as well as Level 7 13 and over - individual all around gold, floor gold, bars silver, beam silver Jamie Tromp & Abbey Scott Level 9 team gold
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sport -QGSSSA swimming
St Aidan’s makes a splash
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Equestrian Community welcomes new riders St Aidan’s hosted an unique Equestrian Dressage one Day Event with the special inclusion of participants from the Riding for the Disabled Association (RDAA) in March at the Moggill Pony Club. The Equestrian team has worked with the RDAA and its riders over the years however it was the first time riders from RDAA showcased their dressage routines and were awarded ribbons for their efforts. RDAA is a not-for-profit organisation providing disabled people from all ages with the opportunity to enjoy stimulating equestrian activities to help instil a sense of achievement and develop life skills.
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sport - junior interhouse athletics
H ighe r, l on g er ,fa ster St Aidan’s Interhouse Junior Athletics
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community - first communion and baptism
First Communion and Baptism
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community - school council
Council Members
current as of May 2015
Gillian Brown
The Rev’d Michael Stalley
LLB (Hons)
Dip Applied Sc – Pod, B Th
Chair of School Council Member of SSA Schools Pty Ltd (Trustee) Member of Nomination & Remuneration Committee Member of Finance Committee Chair and Member of the Sisters’ Trust Past Parent Partner of Minter Ellison Lawyers
Member of School Council Member of Building & Grounds Committee Member of the P and F Executive Priest of Anglican Church
Rev. Paul Bland BA (Hons), DipEd, BEdStud, MLitt
Member of School Council Member of the SSA Ethos Committee
Cecile Wake Member of School Council Member of Building & Grounds Committee Current Parent & Past Student General Manager Commercial – QGC, A BG Group Business
Karen Spiller Geoff Hirst
BA, BEdSt, MEd Admin., MBA, FACE., FAIM., FACEL,
CIA. CCSA. B.Comm Accounting
FAHRI, FAICD, FCEOI
Member of School Council Chair of Finance Committee Current Parent Director of Hirst GRC
Ex Officio – School Council Member of Finance Committee Member of Joint Ethos Committee Member of Building & Grounds Committee Member of Foundation In Attendance - SSA Schools Pty Ltd (Trustee) Principal – St Aidan’s Anglican Girls’ School
Tony Markwell BBus, Grad Dip of Bus, MBus, CA
Member of School Council Member of Finance Committee Member of Nomination & Remuneration Committee Member of the Foundation Board Past Parent Partner at Grant Thornton Australia Limited
Wendy McMillan BBus BA FAICD FAIM AFAIM
Deputy Chair and Member of School Council Chair of Building & Grounds Committee Current Parent & Past Student Principal at EIG and Company Director
Dr Judy Smeed BA M.Ed, PHD, FACEL FACE
Member of School Council Chair of Nomination & Remuneration Committee Lecturer I School of Learning & Professional Studies l Faculty of Education - Queensland University of Technology
Gillian Brown
LLB (Hons) Law B.Econ, Econometrics
Toni Riordan Master of Educational Leadership, BEd
In attendance – School Council Ex Officio – Finance Committee Ex Officio – Building & Grounds Committee Member of Joint Ethos Committee Deputy Principal – St Aidan’s Anglican Girls’ School
Toni Williams BBus (Acc), BBus(InfoSys) CSA (Cert)
Company Secretary – School Council Member of Finance Committee In Attendance - SSA Schools Pty Ltd (Trustee) Director of Business & Operations SSA
LLB (Hons)
Chair of School Council In February, Professor Neil Dempster retired from School Council after nine years of service, including two as Chair of School Council. I thank Neil for his wise and committed contribution to our School. Neil provided insight for School Council on trends in education and pedagogical best practice. Dr Judy Smeed from QUT joined Council last year and has capably stepped into the space left by Neil. We are in the process of appointing two new members of School Council and I look forward to introducing them to you. I am sure that everyone will give them the usual warm St Aidan’s welcome. I attended an ANZAC day service at the Graceville war memorial and the St Aidan’s girls who laid wreaths at the memorial were wonderful ambassadors for the School. Girls from the Junior and Senior Schools stood quietly and respectfully throughout the service and removed their hats and placed them on the left side of their uniforms in a ‘veterans salute’ after laying their wreaths. The School’s participation at significant community events like ANZAC day is an important part of the ‘connecting community’ element of our strategic plan (which is on the website or available in hard copy from the office) and I thank the girls who participated and Ms Gorrie for representing the School so beautifully.
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alumni - creating a living bridge
Alumni Awards
Nominate an outstanding St Aidan’s Graduate The accomplishments of St Aidan’s alumni bring honour to themselves and to their School in a multitude of ways – through leadership in their professions, business and government; ground-breaking advances in science and medicine; accomplishments in athletics, humanities and the arts; and service to the global and local communities.
The St Aidan’s Alumni Awards celebrate the diverse achievements of alumni and provide an opportunity to share these inspirational stories throughout the year. The winners will be widely celebrated and promoted, leading up to and after the School’s Annual Awards Night.
Distinguished Young Alumnus (under 30) Recognises young alumni (30 years or younger at the time of nomination) whose early accomplishments inspire and provide leadership to students and alumni. Nominees must comply with all of the following eligibility criteria • Recognises young alumni whose early accomplishments inspire others.
Distinguished Young Alumnus 2014 (under 30)
Ms Emma Betts
2008 Cancer Awareness Campaigner
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Work, whether professional or volunteer, demonstrates a significant positive impact that has been felt by many - locally, nationally or internationally.
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Their accomplishments raise their profile and standing within their community and/ or bring greater recognition of their profession.
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Demonstrates leadership qualities in a variety of contexts that could include volunteerism or community work or through their profession.
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How are they an inspirational role model?
Caroline Amy Alumni Award
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Recognises the significant contributions made by St Aidan’s alumni in their local communities and beyond. Nominees must comply with all of the following eligibility criteria: • Demonstrates sustained and significant contributions in one or more of the following areas: professional achievement, community, cultural, sporting or leadership achievement. • Work, whether professional or volunteer, demonstrates a significant positive impact that has been felt by many. • Through prominence in their field/ profession, brings distinction to St Aidan’s. • Has achieved sustained success over their career that is noteworthy and exceptional. For further details and an Alumni form vist our website www.staidans.qld.edu.au
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community - young new yorkers
Old Girl Rachel Barnard (1996), an architect working in New York, has founded ‘Young New Yorkers,’ a semi-public body facilitating alternative pathways through arts collaboration for vulnerable youths caught in the justice system. Rachel graduated from UQ in 2004 with a Bachelor of Architecture. Following this, Rachel completed postgraduate study at Columbia University. Two years ago, Rachel launched Young New Yorkers, with the intention to help teenagers avoid jail time, and since then, has helped dozens of her fellow community members.
not be able to,” Rachel says.
Rachel co-founded “Young New Yorkers,” a court-approved alternative to incarceration. 16 or 17-yearolds who are charged as adults for misdemeanours are sentenced to this art-enriched program.
“I thought we could use art to be able to eliminate gun violence in Brownsville, like, show a piece of art that inspires people to realise that gun violence isn’t the answer,” says Ya’eesh Muhammad, a volunteer participant with Young New Yorkers.
“Art is an incredible tool for young people to have access to, I believe it gives a voice to issues that they need to talk about which they otherwise might
“It gives the criminal justice system a chance to re-meet these kids as amazing, accomplished young people with a tremendous vision for their communities’ future.” These students draw inspiration to tackle issues affecting their community.
“The way that I see them is as bravehearted, gorgeous-hearted, young, wonderful people,” she says. “They’re just like any other teenager. They need guidance. They deserve second chances.” Ref: http://www.eait.uq.edu.au/ architecture-alumna-rachel-barnardbarch-2004-named-new-yorker-week
S AV E T H E DAT E
NEW YORK Reunion Saturday 6 February 2016 More details to follow
Rachel hopes that these transformations put a human face on the criminal justice system.
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archives - school banner
f r o m The Archives St Aidan’s School Banner The St Aidan’s School Banner, first created in the early years of the school glowed in glorious hues of cyan blue, golden yellow and creamy white with gold thread embroidery. Featuring Saint Aidan dressed in robes of gold holding a burning torch and his crozier, or shepherd’s staff with a deer resting at his feet, the side panels show the white lily flowers symbolising purity. The banner was dedicated and blessed in the school chapel, then a small alcove within the Assembly Hall, by Dean Barrett on 16 August, 1949 and it hung in pride of place at the front of every school assembly, for the next 40 years. In 1993, a new embroidered school banner was presented to St Aidan’s made by Miss Evelyn Heath, Headmistress of St Margaret’s School and the original banner was placed in the School Archives. This is where it remained until this year when St Aidan’s decided the urgent need for the original banner to be preserved as an important part of the School’s history. The St Aidan’s archivist, Wendy Biggs, is working with Mr Michael Marendy, a freelance conservator who currently works for the Queensland Museum to achieve this preservation. Michael has described the project as one of stabilisation and involves several processes. Firstly, the fabric will be prepared by carefully vacuuming, with a modified reduced suction micro-vacuum, particularly careful in areas of deteriorated fabrics or loose stitching. Secondly, the next step involves the flattening of the back lining, which appears to have shrunk some years ago, causing the front of the banner to be pulled out of shape. To remove the deep creases the banner will be humidified which should allow the material to relax to a smooth surface. The old fabric being very dry will gradually absorb the moisture. The lining will be restitched, perhaps needing to add some silk ribbon to extend the fabric.
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Thirdly, work begins on the front of the banner where considerable time will be spent in the embroidery of the lettering St Aidan’s Corinda where only a few of the remaining letters are in original thread and design. Using a gold coiled thread the letters will be embroidered and recouched. Further embroidery and re-couching will also be required on sections of Saint Aidan’s robes and the lilies. Unfortunately in some areas the fabric applique has deteriorated but some original remains to illustrate the robes, the deer and the green grass. Lastly, if any spot cleaning is required, after careful testing on unseen fabric for colour loss, gentle solvents will be applied where needed with a final vacuum to finish the cleaning process. The banner will be hand stitched onto a fabric covered backing board and then box framed ready for display – to hang once more before the school assembly. The project to restore this banner is anticipated to take 18 months from start to finish, however given its significance to St Aidan’s we know it will be worth the wait. The project should be completed by the end of 2015.
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alumni - creating a living bridge
Alumni News Women in ...
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Our networking breakfasts continue to be a resounding success with our Old Girls securing work experience, mentoring, potential job leads and valuable career advice. It is wonderful to watch these connections grow and our Old Girl networks expand!
Births Stephanie Downing (Hunter) 2001 welcomed Amy Rose Downing, born on 27 February 2015. Little sister to Savannah Claire Downing. Kate Rheault (Ebbott 2003) and Noelis Rheault welcomed daughter Harper Jennifer Rheault on 8 January 2015. Kate is the daughter of Jennifer Ebbott (Davey 1972) and daughter-in-law to Linda Grothe (Rheault) who taught at St Aidan’s in the 2000s.
LAW BREAKFAST
Marriages Jacqui Carter (1995) married Gerard Ryan on 7 March 2015 Margot Kinnane-Johnson (2007) married Damian Faulkner on 17 of April 2015
Vale C R E AT I V E I N D U S T R I E S B R E A K FA S T
“ Limitations are only ever self-imposed ” said Virginia Bishop (1986) at the ‘Women in’ Creative Industries breakfast.
We send our condolences to the family and friends of Frances ‘Frankie’ Appleby (1950) 6 February 2015 Valerie Denham (Cayser 1938) passed away on 14 April 2015 ‘Esme’ Fay Donald (Boldery 1942) passed away on 9 November 2014. Esme was one of our day one students. Dianna Killen (Drury 1938) Rebecca McKelvie (2001) passed away on 4 April 2015 Nancy Rousseau (Sinclair 1939) passed away August 2013
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June Seymour (Fairley 1945) passed away 18 April, 2015
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happy birthday
Jean & Helen
Two special birthdays were celebrated in the St Aidan’s community with two of our ‘special’ Old Girls. On 24 February Jean Humphries (Woodyard 1938) celebrated her 95th birthday with a high tea at the School with Jean’s family coming in from around the world to join her. Year 10 students, Romany Beckinsale, Gabriella Cooper and Emma Schoutrop, performed a poem School Memories written by Meg Tabrett (Chandler 1939), our Junior Strings
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wowed everyone with their music and the girls in Mrs Rigby’s Year 3 class sang a very special “Happy Birthday” to Jean. On 12 March Helen Barrett (1938) celebrated her 93rd birthday. Helen is one of our ‘Day One’ students and Barrett House is named after her. Year 3 students and staff travelled to Casa D’More at Coorparoo to help celebrate Helen’s birthday with many of the residents also joining in. The students presented their play How The Birds Got Their Colours and then the class along with Dr Cuskelly and Ms Trott also
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demonstrated what the girls do in their Every Day Music Program.
Where are they now Prudence King (2011) has completed her Certificate II & III in Business and is in the process of completing her Certificate IV in business. Stephanie Welsh (2009) has accepted an offer to study at the University of Copenhagen - Masters of Science in Medical Anthropology.
Alice Macdonald (2007) has been highly involved in the media industry after she finished her Bachelor of Applied Media at the University of Southern Queensland. Since then she has been a Senior ENG Camera Operator and Editor at Win Television in Bundaberg and now since coming back home to Brisbane she has worked as a Content Producer at 4BC Radio and has now secured a role at Channel Nine on Mt Coot-tha as an Editor.
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70
year Reunion
Class of 1945 Back Row L-R Lyn Strachan (McKay), Brenda Tait (Reye) Karen Spiller Front Row L-R Dorothy Knowlman (Grenning), Nancy Stevens (Burcher), Pauline Byth (Pope), Val Thomas (Ward), Beverley Bondeson (Carker)
Ascension Day We welcomed seven girls from 1945 back to school to celebrate their 70th reunion on Ascension Day. This day also saw girls from 1955 return to celebrate their 60 year reunion. Ascension Day saw girls from across the years joining us back at school. After a picnic lunch, the ladies where entertained and amazed at the talents of our current students at a whole school assembly.
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Class of 1955 L-R Roberta Morrison (Darke), Desley Wilson (Taylor), Rosemary Green (Beatty), Edna Szylkarski (Iliff)
Judith Morrison 1979 , Jane Wurth (Way) 1965
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Ruth Lawson (Stevens) 1971, Nancy Stevens (Burcher) 1945
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50
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Reunions
Class of 1955
60 Year Reunion -The girls from 1955 found themselves in the Principal’s office, this time for a cuppa and chat. 50 Year Reunion - Word spread amongst the class of ‘65 and double the number attended the 50 year reunion as had come to their 40 year reunion. This was a great morning of reminisces and featured a visit from the Kindergarten class.
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Links across the generations
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Kamania has shown to have a genuine personal interest in assisting the youth of her local community and as such was recognised as Young Citzen of the Year at this year’s Lord Mayor Australia Day Awards.
Congratulations to Our Kamania! Old Girl Kamania Butler (2014) was named Young Citizen of the Year at this year’s Lord Mayor’s Australia Day Awards. Kamania was recognised for her community service in a variety of areas.
As a key member of the Headspace Youth Reference Group Inala, Kamania dedicates her time to assisting young people with mental health issues, as well as raising awareness among her peers of mental health wellness. Kamania joined Headspace in late 2012 and her involvement includes attending local events and meetings while providing feedback about the centre and its services to ensure they are suitable for youth clients. Kamania has been an active member of the Headspace National Reference Group as a national youth representative where she provides feedback, advice and information to the national Headspace office to improve service delivery and consistency across the country. Following the January 2011 flood event, Kamania commenced volunteering with the Yeronga Community Centre by assisting at community events. On school holidays she assists with the delivery of group meetings held at the centre. Kamania also takes time to volunteer with several other community groups including Access Community Settlement Services and works in consultation with Multicultural Youth Queensland’s Youth Council. In 2014, Kamania devised the concept of a national mental health day at St Aidan’s. She was responsible for the planning and delivery of information sessions from multiple mental health support groups for students in the Senior School. Kamania undertakes all of her volunteering without seeking accolade or acknowledgement working in the area of youth community service for more than three years.
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Reunions 2015 25 July at 6pm
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20 Year Reunion
9 August at 1pm
Canberra Reunion
30 August at 12noon
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40 Year Reunion
5 September at 2pm
Sydney Reunion
16 October at 6pm
Young Old Girls’ Reunion
24 October at 2pm
Melbourne Reunion
S AV E T H E DAT E
NEW YORK Reunion Saturday 6 February 2016 More details to follow
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yes moments
Inspiring
Visit our website for St Aidan’s ‘YES’ STORIES www.staidans.qld.edu.au
Q. What is a yes moment? A. a moment of sudden realisation, inspiration, insight, recognition, or comprehension At St Aidan’s, ‘yes’ moments are created daily. Earlier this year we launched the first in a series of videos where we asked our students to tell us about their ‘yes moments’. What our students said surprised and delighted us, and we know it will you too. Watch this first chapter on our website at www.staidans.qld.edu.au
St Aidan’s Anglican Girls’ School
confidence and success 11 Ruthven Street Corinda Qld 4075 T: 61 7 3373 5999 F: 61 7 3379 9432 E: school@staidans.qld.edu.au www.staidans.qld.edu.au A School of the Society of the Sacred Advent CRICOS CODE: 01194K