Vision Splendid A.B. Paterson College
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Publication No. 100000142
Issue 65 December 2016
Big year, Big Band, Big success The A.B. Paterson College Big Band had a busy year in 2016. The members of the band are selected based on an audition process and, considering they are often members of other ensembles and choirs, aside from the other non-musical activities, they achieved an extraordinary amount during the year. 2016, in particular, has brought out the best in this group. In May, Big Band travelled to the Brisbane Big Band Festival hosted by the Brisbane Jazz Club, where they performed a 30 minute program to a packed house. The Patron of the Festival, John Morrison – the brother of the famous trumpet player, James Morrison – offered a critique after each school’s performance. Apart from the great praise he offered the band, his opening sentence was, “Geez! I’d hate to be the next band performing.” Morrison, a drummer himself, requested the opportunity to play a tune with the band, much to the delight of us all. Two days later, the band performed for students of the various schools arriving to participate in the da Vinci Decathlon
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activities for the three mornings of the event. This was a great show of talent for the College, attracting many a positive comment from the various visitors.
be. It is called upon for various schoolbased performances, such as the usual Speech Night and ensemble evenings, and even for the backing of a Year 12 assessment item.
In July, the Band again travelled to Brisbane to participate in the Brisbane City Bands Festival, held in the open in the Queen Street Mall. The adjudicator made a special trip back stage to comment to the members of the band on their quality performance.
To finish the year off, the band travelled to the South Tweed Sports Club and performed a 45-minute set of popular tunes to the audiences that gather there for the regular Saturday Jazz shows. It was obvious they were wellreceived evidenced by the thunderous applause after every number, an equally satisfying feeling for the band members too.
In July, the Big Band was invited to perform at Bond University’s Open Day. The band was again in the good company of some of the better music schools on the Gold Coast and again did the College proud, producing another great half hour of music. Bond’s media graduates were good enough to provide some great photos and video footage of the event. There is no doubt that this year, the band has come into its own and has been recognised as the top class ensemble that it is seen to
To produce this from an average of eight one-hour rehearsals each term is a big ask. The band has every right to be very satisfied with their efforts this year. The quantity and quality of music they produced is a credit to them and, as their director, I have had an equally fun time, thanks to them. Andrew Montfroy Director
Contents Vision Splendid
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Big year, Big Band, Big success
Big Band enjoy a big year with even bigger success, producing highly-acclaimed music performances.
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Literature of the Holocaust
The study of a time in world history that no one would ever have wanted to live through is both emotionally confronting and enlightening.
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Principal’s Comment
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Literature of the Holocaust There are times when we have the opportunity and responsibility to teach a novel which can be both confronting and enlightening. In Term 4, students in Years 8 and 11 studied different works of Holocaust literature. Although the subject matter is quite devastating and, at times, difficult to comprehend, we approach it with a sense of respect and wonderment. It is very satisfying for teachers to witness students develop an appreciation for literary style through examination of the aesthetic techniques, as well as demonstrating appropriate sensitivity for the subject matter. Linda Carroll - Head of English The study of Night, Elie Wiesel’s memoir of his experience during the Holocaust, has been enlightening for the Year 11s, as part of their Term 4 English studies. Whilst many found the reading and analysis of the book extremely confronting and emotionally
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disturbing, it was a lesson that was of great importance. Not only did we delve into the aesthetic techniques utilised by Wiesel, in which he portrays to the readers his traumatic journey, but we also took much time to understand the context of the novel. This included, in the setting of a myriad of lit candles, a thought-provoking exercise of reading about the holocaust whilst listening to the soundtrack from Schindler’s List. For many, it was the first time that they had been exposed to the reality of the actions and repercussions of the Nazis. The incorporation of anecdotes and the heart-breaking themes of loss of faith, silence, and of the father and son relationships in the novel, brought about deep emotion and, for some, a tear. Not only did the study allow for much analysis of the book, but it brought about much discussion and inquiry by classmates.
Books bring us into unthinkable places using our imagination and take us on amazing journeys through emotion and suspense, but only some books make us feel like the characters actually involved in the book. These books are rare and hard to come by, but I can assure you that The Boy in Striped Pyjamas is a oneof-a-kind book that allows your mind to become the character, Bruno. You, as the reader, will experience the greatest of relationships in Bruno’s life, including friendship, love and regret. His journeys will become yours, his thoughts will become your own, his family will become yours, his worries will become yours. An amazing book that illustrates the story of a child in the time of Hitler’s reign; the story of a child’s friendship that shall last for eternity; and the story of the experience of an extermination camp through the eyes of a child. You will be consumed by the emotions within this book.
Rebecca Tannenbaum, Year 11
Darsshana Sureskumar, Year 8
From the Principal
FOCUS
“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others. ” Mahatma Gandhi Although now some months ago, I recently came across my notes from the leadership course I undertook at the Aspen Institute whilst on sabbatical. Staring at me in bright red ink was the question of the week: What is a life well-lived? I remember searching the many readings of Aristotle and Plato in an attempt to understand their representations of life and understand what was truly valued, and then translating this to a life – here and now. I have spent many nights thinking about this question. Reflecting on why I left the laboratories of chemical research for the classroom and, ultimately, why now I lead this magnificent College. The answer to this question will be different for us all. I would like to think that, for many, the answer is found in the wisdom of Mahatma Gandhi. Taking Gandhi’s statements, “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others,” and, “You must be the change you wish to see in the world,” it stands to reason a life well-lived is one that makes a difference in the world, a life borne from resolution, commitment, advocacy and role-modelling; one in which we take personal responsibility to be the change that is needed. If we are
to do this with genuineness and integrity, we must find ourselves, understand who we are, understand what we believe in, and figure out what gives us sustenance and enlightenment. We need to move from being lost in this fast-paced world, to one in which we are centred, aware and connected. The way in which we can do this is to give ourselves wholly to the service of others. Our College staff and our students engage weekly to support others and do, in so many ways, lose themselves in the service of others. When we do this, we find a place of deep satisfaction, one that is enriching, empowering, refreshing and one that sustains us and nurtures our community. As one year ends and our next cycle begins, my wish is that we all ‘find ourselves’ and take the time to explore our own hearts. Such a journey is important in the education of every child as they begin to ask who they are? I commend this edition of Vision Splendid to you and hope that you will see the journey that our students and staff make each and every year, and the very essence that makes our College a special place. Brian Grimes Principal
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That All-Star touch Travelling All-star Touch Open teams took on the All Schools Touch Football Championships held at Whites Hill, on Brisbane’s south side, in early October. This carnival attracts 400 schools and over 4000 students from all over Australia and New Zealand, as well as two teams from Hong Kong and Singapore. It is the largest school-based tournament in the southern hemisphere. Our amazing girls’ team comprising Holly McKenna (C), Gemma Killian, Sophie Hannah, Isobella Jasin, Anna Spilsted, Adelaide Clarke, Emma Downey, Georgia Downey, Alana Giggins, Annabelle Lawrie, Peyton Coney, Sophie Hwang, and our little super star from Year 7, Emelia Surch, finished 3rd in their pool, missing out on the final play-off or top 16 by just one meagre, but all-important point. Many thanks to Holly, Isobella, Peyton and Sophie Hwang, who joined the regular Open A players from other College Touch teams.
Years 7-12 Open A Girls' Touch Football FRONT ROW: Gemma Killian, Emelia Surch, Jasmin Turpin, Alana Giggins, Adelaide Clarke, Anna Spilsted SECOND ROW: Georgia Downey, Emma Downey, Annabelle Lawrie, Jessica McDonald, Sophie Hannah, Marine Madsen COACH: Miss P. Garlick Years 7-12 Open A Boys' Touch Football RONT ROW: Ross Burne, Shay Monreal Ijurco, Benjamin Wiskens, Brock O’Brien, Liam Jones, Declan Delahunty, Kento Kishida SECOND ROW: Samuel Stokes, Isaac Hancock, Callan Kelly, Harrison Davidson, Jordan Goltman, Kyle Hunter ABSENT: Harrison Coney COACH: Mr T. Templar
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Our girls played six games, defeating four of their opposition, demonstrating incredible teamwork and working well as a cohesive unit. The game against St Eugene College was a particular highlight, where the girls produced a great all-round game, taking the victory 4-3. Some outstanding defence from Sophie Hannah, Georgia and Adelaide was matched by some impressive attacking raids from Anna Spilsted, Emelia Surch, Sophie Hwang and Alana Giggins. A brilliant intercept, one of many for the tournament from Annabelle Lawrie, and a short ball from Emelia to a flying Emma Downey sealed what was a fantastic game. Peyton stepped up throughout the tournament when
the team needed a lift. Captain, Holly McKenna, led from the front, with great support from Isobella, and Gemma, who showed incredible tenacity in every game in both attack and defence. Girls’ Results 6 – 2 win over Calvary College 2-4 loss to Chancellor State College 9-0 win over Flagstone State Community College 4-3 win over St Eugene College 5-1 win over St Ursula’s College (Yeppoon) 0-2 Loss to Kirwan SHS The girls should be very proud of their results, given how far they have come in such a short space of time. The game against Kirwan SHS, Townsville, was particularly challenging, given it has a Sports Excellence Department and is renowned nationally for its sporting performances, but the girls played to a game plan that frustrated Kirwan and the margin of loss at 0-2 was a great result for their character and discipline. Boys’ team? Outstanding tournament. Brock O’Brien (C), Callan Kelly, Liam Jones, Jordan Goltman, Harrison Davidson, Isaac Hancock, Harrison Coney, Kyle Hunter, Declan Delahunty, Samuel Stokes, Ross Burne, Shay Monreal and Benjamin Wiskens only lost one game in their pool, to eventual champions Keebra Park SHS. With a first round loss against Keebra Park at 9-2, the boys had a hard-fought match with Beerwah SHS. Liam provided some go forward and Callan scored a try in the final seconds to secure a well-earned draw. From here the boys never looked back. Brilliant games on Friday saw the comfortable
defeat of St Augustine College, backed up by a clinical display against Ferny Grove SHS. With the help of their coach and mentor, Fabio Alfieri, the boys began to gel and form some stellar combinations that led to a cracking try, from a Brock short ball, scored by Samuel Stokes. Relentless defence was key in this game. The goal on the second championship day was to win. Success against Churchie (ACGS) and Clairvaux Mackillop would secure a place in the final 16. Playing their first night games and down three players, the boys produced an exceptional game against Churchie, knocking the GPS school out of the finals. An end-to-end game, going down to the wire, the boys prevailed at 7-6. Some great ball play from Declan, Jordan and Brock saw Sam, Ben and Isaac score some very special tries, including an around-the-back flick pass, and some great inside balls between Isaac, Harrison, Jordan and Kyle caught the Churchie defence out on a number of occasions. Some skin removing defence by the boys, and all of them covered in dirt and grazes by the end of the game, embodied the
team’s tenacious desire to win, in what can only be described as a well-supported, exciting, quite spectacular match. Jordan Goltman finished the game with a sliding try, a filthy jersey and no skin on his knees; his contribution and desperation was even noted by the opposition coach. The later game against Clairvaux Mackillop College proved a bit tougher than first thought, but the boys prevailed with a very casual try to Ross Burne and some exceptional defence from Shay Monreal and Ben Wiskens. Boys’ Results 2-9 loss to Keebra Park SHS 2-2 draw Beerwah SHS 8-3 win St Augustine’s College 6-1 win Ferny Grove SHS 7-6 win Anglican Church Grammar School (Churchie) 6-4 win Clairvaux Mackillop College Qualifying for the final on Sunday saw the boys and a number of supporters gather for the knock-out stage of finals. Unfortunately, the boys were a little flat and did not execute in the final as they had done
all tournament, and were subsequently defeated. For the boys to make the finals in such illustrious company, however, was something very special. Those Saturday night games are something that everyone who played in, or witnessed, will remember for a long time. To all of the students, I pass on my sincere appreciation for their efforts in the games, their sportsmanship and their exceptional behaviour. Congratulations and I look forward to next year. Thank you to Ian Taylor, Steven Mikael, Kevin and Sharon Hunter, Steve Goltman, Debra Witalik and Jeff Wiskens for your support on Sunday, and also to those who drove the boys and supporters to the grounds. Another thank you must go to Terri Wagstaff, who came with the students at late notice on both the Thursday and Friday, Kelly Surch for her support on Saturday, and to Fabio Alfieri and Kate Stokes, who have been amazing coaches and mentors, last year, this year and hopefully next. Travis Templar – Open A Boys’ Coach
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Let the music speak
Five years ago when the Australian Girls’ Choir visited A.B. Paterson College and I participated in their workshop, I had no idea it would lead to four wonderful years of my involvement in the Australian Girls’ Choir, and provide me with the amazing opportunity to now take part as a senior chorister in their 2016 International Tour to Europe. On the first day of the September school holidays, along with seven other Brisbane choristers, I travelled to Melbourne to meet the rest of our touring group for workshops, bringing together our many months of rehearsals and learning choreography whilst in different states. After three days of rehearsals in Melbourne, we then reached the day when I would embark on an experience of a lifetime.
London: London was the very first stop of the three-week tour, where we spent one night in the city and then travelled north to a lovely regional town, Mansfield. After travelling on our long flight to London, I was
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eager to take in the sights of London’s most famous hotspots. We visited Hyde Park, sang I am Australian in front of Buckingham Palace, saw Big Ben, the London Eye, Westminster Abbey, and drove through the West End theatre locale, enjoying the energy of London. We were fortunate to be hosted by the Cantamus Girls' Choir in Mansfield, where we participated in joint workshops and a performance with the choir. We also participated in workshops with Nottingham High School students, singing in their church that was originally built when the school was founded in 1513, over 500 years ago! I was also quite amazed at the schools’ huge cafeterias in England that had hot lunches (I thought this was only in the movies!). After a lovely stay in London, we farewelled our host families to travel across the English Channel by ferry to France.
Villers-Bretonneux: Arriving in the very small, but beautiful, town of Villers-Bretonneux was an exciting experience. We were greeted by our new host families, many of whom did not speak English, who had gathered in the town hall to share a huge banquet of home-cooked French food! Hosting with a family who didn’t speak any English was a challenge and a little daunting too, but it was exciting, communicating through Google translate and multiple games of charades. With Villers-Bretonneux’s close relationship with Australia and its involvement in the First World War, we were given the wonderful opportunity to sing at the Villers Bocage Communal Cemetery, where 61 British and one lone Australian are buried. It was a great honour to be a part of this ceremony, honouring soldiers who fought to save the town and lost their lives. Whilst in Villers-Bretonneux, we also took part in workshops with the local school children of the Victoria School; the rebuilding of which was funded after the First World War through donations offered by Victorian school students of Australia. We danced, played and sang together, sharing our common language of music with one another. Before departing our second hosts for the tour, our host families performed Never Forget Australia, complete with a Didgeridoo. It was truly heart-warming and Villers-Bretonneux will no doubt never be forgotten.
Paris: It was now on to the city of Paris, where we were hosted by the British School of Paris and I stayed with a FrenchCanadian family for a couple of days. I found it very interesting staying with a girl the same age as me, but from a different culture, and seeing how her life could be very similar to mine, yet we lived on different sides of the world. And, of course, I could not go to Paris without visiting the famous Eiffel Tower, Champs-Élysées and Arc de Triomphe, and singing on the steps of the Sacré Coeur. We also experienced some wonderful performance opportunities whilst in Paris, including a performance
at the Australian Embassy with the wonderful views of the Eiffel Tower in the background. As well as this, we participated in many workshops with the British School of Paris, with students of all different ages, and performed a combined concert with their school choir. Three days went way too quickly and my short time in Paris soon came to end. It was time to embark on the next phase of our journey, a very long overnight train ride to Venice, and then continuing on into Italy.
Venice: With only one day for Venice (thanks to the chaotic transport system) we weaved our way through the windy, tight streets, crossing through the numerous ‘squares’, market places and watery vistas, stopping for photo opportunities and, of course, gelato. We couldn’t go to Venice without singing I am Australian, overlooking the picturesque canals and waterways of Venice. Truly magical. It made our long squishy train trip definitely worthwhile. After a day of exploring, it was time to head to our next stop.
Marostica: Pulling up to the train station in Marostica, we were treated to the most wonderfully warm welcome from our hosts, who had lined the platform and burst into applause as soon as the train doors opened. It really set the tone for what would be an incredibly welcoming stay in this beautiful town in Italy. Hosting with an Italian choir, Gioventu in Cantata, I spent the next three days with a loving Italian family. They showed me around their town, including the huge chessboard in the centre of their town square. I really enjoyed working with Gioventu in Cantata, despite the fact that only a few of them knew some English. It was fun, but challenging to interact and have a conversation, and I found it quite amazing how music can connect people of different cultures. I really enjoyed seeing how different the culture of Italy was to Australia, and how different our lifestyles are. Some lifelong friendships were made in Marostica and, after a difficult farewell to my host
family, we were now going to our final destination for the tour, Rome.
Rome: With Rome being the last destination of the tour, it was definitely a great end to an amazing three weeks. We were greeted by our new host families for the final time. Our hosts were from the Ambrit International School and I stayed with another wonderful Italian family. My time in Rome included sightseeing some very beautiful places, such as The Pantheon, Trevi Fountain and the Colosseum. The Italian food was clearly a highlight of Rome. Our host families showed us Italian cuisine, taught me to cook some traditional Italian desserts, and I tasted the very famous Italian gelato, not forgetting pizza and pasta! The performance opportunities in Rome could also not be missed. We were given an amazing opportunity to perform for the Papal Audience of 50,000 people and Pope Francis at St Peter’s Square, Vatican City. It was a breathtaking moment when we sang I am Australian, representing Australia in front of people from all over the globe. It was an honour to have such an amazing opportunity and it is definitely an experience that will last for a long time. So, after 23 days, visiting five beautiful cities, and participating in 25 workshops and concerts, I returned home with new friendships and wonderful memories that will last a lifetime. I enjoyed participating in the different school workshops, and the cultures, languages and customs that I was fortunate enough to experience. I definitely learnt a lot about how to interact with different people, from 6-year-old French and Italian children to worldly diplomats. The one thing I definitely feel we had in common with all the people and places we went was ‘MUSIC’ and how it truly is a universal language. My touring experience with the Australian Girls’ Choir was amazing and was truly an experience that will never be forgotten. Analiese Parker Year 9 & Member of the Australian Girls’ Choir Vision Splendid page 9
g n i t l u p a t a C s r e p a c The annual A.B. Paterson College STEM Challenge took place on 24-25 November at Griffith University. Encompassing students from schools throughout Queensland, and one from Victoria, the two days tested their problem-solving and teamwork skills, as well as their scientific and mathematical knowledge. The two days revolved around the theme of Assault, with students learning about the principles of levers, biomechanics and elastic potential, culminating in the production of catapults. To do this, students were split into groups that contained a variety of year groups, schools, and interests, and then took part in a number of challenges that culminated in an overall winner for the event.
Years 7 and 8 students discovered some of the principles behind levers, finding out the difference between force multipliers and distance multipliers. They then looked at the elastic potential energy of different types of elastic bands, before making small model catapults and testing them for accuracy and power to see if they could knock over a tower. They then used all their knowledge to build a large scale catapult, and tested it on the ball courts to see whose could go the furthest. Vision Splendid page 10
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Years 9 and 10 students also made small and large catapults. They looked at the principles of biomechanics with a lecture and demonstration from Griffith University staff. They explained how they are using these principles to help children with cerebral palsy – building 3D models, using MRI scans and 3D motion capture to assist surgeons. They also modelled the path of a projectile using Loggerpro. The days finished with a lecture on biomechanics, and a science show from our own Dr John Thomas and Sidney Hooker (Griffith University – Science on the Go program). Elizabeth Manson & Jasmine Lange – Co-ordinators
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This school year, A.B. Paterson College created a new Community Service Volunteer Leadership program for Year 6 students. Year 6 students were invited to apply for a Year 6 Library Leader position in the Lilly Pilly Learning Centre, and there was an outpouring of interested applicants. Here are two articles written by two fantastic Library Leaders, who share their thoughts on the new role and their views on literacy.
Books... Books... Books Books. Over the years, as we have grown up, what we have been able to take away from them has changed from information and children’s humour, to deep and meaningful novels or fictional action stories. Where does all this greatness come from you ask? Well, one simple place, the library. We have all seen libraries in the movies as dark, boring places, where all you hear is ‘ssshhh’. But all of that has changed. Today libraries are filled with laughter and colour. Full of interesting, funny and page-turning books. As Year 6 Library Leaders, we are here to keep that fun picture and spirit in your head and make sure you visit the library all the time. We also help put the books away and keep the place tidy.
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Twice a year, the famous Scholastic Book Fair takes over our school. You may have noticed Library Leaders helping at the cash desk, or maybe you have been able to catch a glimpse of us dressed as our friends, The Very Cranky Bear or Clifford the Big Red Dog. Boy, Were they crowd pleasers! Within the first day of the October Book Fair, which was also the Prep to Year 3 Grandparents’ Day, we had already sold out of over 20 products and had achieved over $8000 in sales. The next time you walk past the library, why don’t you drop in and say ‘hi’ to Ms Siberry, Ms Roser, Ms Thompson, and the Year 6 Library Leaders? Come read a book and the next time the Book Fair comes to town, bring your parents down and have a look! Charley Ellwood Year 6 Library Leader
Books - they store knowledge, hold fun and, most importantly, take us away into an interesting universe, transporting us away from reality. Before the internet was invented, books were originally used as a source of knowledge, to tell people what to do when they didn’t have a clue, and to transfer a scientist’s knowledge to a regular person’s mind. In fact, books provided this knowledge to create the Internet that we now use today. Books are also so interesting to read and learn from. In the Lilly Pilly Learning Centre, the Library Leaders put these wonderful sources of fun, knowledge and activities in active circulation and help other students borrow and learn from them. It is so much fun being a Library Leader and, really, when you need a distraction from real life and the stress of schoolwork, books really help lift the stress off your shoulders. Working in the wonderful libraries at A.B. Paterson College is truly an amazing experience and, boy, do I love it! I know what you’re asking, ‘Why do you love it so much, it’s just a library?' Well, I love it because it is a portal to an amazing
world of knowledge and games, and makes the stress on my shoulders disappear. Maybe not completely, but it makes me more calm and more aware that I need to calm down. Many people look at books and go, ‘What is this? Some book?’ and flip through the pages and find words that don’t motivate them to read it. In Spencer, a small town in America, a cat changed the whole town’s view of libraries and, most importantly, helped the town gain visitors. People said the same thing about the Spencer Library cat named Dewey Read-more Books. ‘What’s so special about him? He is just a cat!’. (http://www.spencerlibrary.com/dewey.shtml)
He is a cat, however, that changed the world and hearts of these Spencer people. This is exactly what books do to the world and just, maybe, what Library Leaders can do for A.B. Paterson College students. We all can share knowledge and a source of fun. I am glad that I get the honour to work with books, these wonderful beacons of light in the world. Caris Skeet Year 6 Library Leader
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We, the Palmer family children A.B. Paterson College has played a significant role in all three of our lives. Each of us attended the College throughout some of our primary school years and all of our senior school
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years. We all became involved in the school’s co-curricular and curricular activities from a young age, as we were so overwhelmed with the breadth of opportunities readily available to us. As
we are all very grateful for the quality education that our parents gifted us, we often feel the need to give back to the community that was once such a significant part of our lives.
Ben – Personally, I have always had a positive mindset about the College both whilst attending and since I finished a number of years ago now (2008). The social skills I have gained from attending the College have proved invaluable in my work today as a financial advisor. I attribute these social skills and networking ability to my experience at A.B. Paterson College and sincerely encourage those of you reading, who have children already attending the College, or who are wishing to enrol, to recognise that your children are or will be entering an environment that allows them to flourish and grow.
Jordan – The College is not something I have forgotten about or left behind me since driving out of the school grounds some six years ago. Even to this date, I am in contact with past and present students, as well as the teaching staff, as I understand and acknowledge the opportunities these people have given me over my schooling days at A.B. Paterson College. It is not unusual to be working in my field of work and to run into a past student who has achieved so much from their schooling days, and for them to look back and tell stories of what the College did for them to get where they are today.
In my work role as a financial advisor, clients often ask about my background and where I attended school and university. Being able to openly and proudly say that I attended A.B. Paterson College is something I have no hesitation in doing.
Since departing the College grounds as a student, I have studied a Bachelor of Laws and Commerce at Griffith University and now work as a Lawyer on the Gold Coast. I have been actively involved with the various co-curricular events, but mainly as a part of the coaching staff of the Rugby Union and AFL programs, putting my knowledge and passion back into something that I initially used as part of my education has been very rewarding.
Recently, I have been actively involved in building the Old Collegians alumni network for past students. When asked to be involved, I saw it as a great opportunity to give back in a way that I could contribute meaningfully and build on the impressive network of past students. Each event aims to encapsulate more and more alumni, which will eventually grow into ‘bigger and better’ events. Being able to both catch up and network with alumni students is something that we all should think about doing, whether we have left the College or will soon graduate.
Bianca - Quite frankly, I really enjoyed my time at the College, so I find it very fulfilling to go back to help students make the most of their A.B. education. The leadership workshops that I conduct with the senior school students call on my experiences and those of my peers to provide the senior students with insight on how to make the most of their College life. As an A.B. student, I was provided with the opportunity to attend a Global Young Leaders’ Conference in the USA and travel with fellow students on the College Europe Tour. Each experience opened my eyes to endless possibilities. I am now completing a semester abroad for my double degree of Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Business at Leeds University in the United Kingdom. I am very proud and grateful for the education I received at A.B. and fondly look back at the social skills, confidence and new passions that I developed while at the College. Every student has a different schooling experience shaped in various ways by different people, whether they are role models, educators, sporting coaches or even students. We all cherish our schooling lives, because that is when our lives were most simple and routine. We, the Palmer Family children (Benjamin, Jordan and Bianca) would like to thank the College community, not only for the vast array of knowledge, teachings and life skills we have acquired, but for providing the learning network and community which makes you want to give more than you once received. Ben, Jordan and Bianca Palmer – Old Collegians
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A Gala Evening of honours 2016 has been a momentous year in the Academic Talent Development Faculty, culminating in the inaugural Honours Society Gala Evening. Held in the final week of the school calendar, the Gala was a celebration and recognition of the achievements of the Years 10 and 11 students involved in the specialised, invitational only, Honours Society program for 2016. Specifically designed to support academically talented senior students pursue their passions and reach their potential, this year the Honours Society program expanded the scholarly
skills and understanding of students’ knowledge in their area of passion, as they undertook a self-directed, extended research project. Each Honours Society student took to the stage to showcase their personal project and reflect on their learning journey. They received recognition for their endeavours through the presentation of a specially designed Honours Society tie, to be worn as a component of their uniform. There was a buzz of excitement in the auditorium, as the senior students inspired the audience with their impressive projects and presentations.
Year 10 Honours Society Presentations NAME Rachel Hoch
SUBJECT Biology
Bernard Low
Biology
Parsha Mia
Biology
Adrian Rajkamal
IPT
Yanhong (Jack) Shi Aathavan Subakumar Xiao Tian (Theresa) Wang Xinyue (Alice) Zhang Katy Denney
IPT
PROJECT Performance-Enhancing Drugs: Should Meldonium Remain on the World Anti-Doping Agency Prohibited List? How Does the Internet Affect the Way Adolescents Behave? Analysis from a Psychosocial Standpoint Parkinson’s Disease: Manifestation, Causes and the Effects of Current and Innovative Treatments on the Brain and the Condition Proposed Line of Sight Solution for the Implementation of Light Fidelity Bitcoin and its Impact on Society
Chemistry
Tackling Drug Abuse: Common Analgesics
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Mathematics IPhone V Galaxy: A Cournot Duopoly Analysis Mathematics Queensland Maths Olympiad Team Music
Pop/Rock- Classical Fusion and the Consumers Reaction to the Finished Product
It was a wonderful occasion for the newly-accepted members of the Honours Society to experience and have their interests and passions sparked. The Years 11 and 12 students were outstanding role models for the program on the night. Notably, each student publicly recognised the support received from their specialty subject mentor and lead teachers, without whom the high calibre of their projects may not have been possible. These students are to be congratulated on the successful completion of their Honours Society project for 2016 and for delivering an engaging presentation to Gala guests.
Year 11 Honours Society Presentations NAME
SUBJECT
PROJECT
Nicholas Bassett
IPT
Online Student Diary
Erin Cronin
Music
Shows: A Musical Insight
Lucas Dugdale
IPT
Exploring a New Reality
Samuel King
Technology Studies
Human Powered Vehicle Telemetry System
Vanessa Mihov
Music Extension
Year 12 Music and Music Extension
Brooke Musty
Biology
Griffith Biology Course and UQ Science Ambassador Program
Tess O’Dwyer
English
Start Up Business: Delish Deliveries
Rebecca Tannenbaum English Bailey Eales
Find Your Voice: Public Speaking Workshops
Film, TV & New Media Short Film: Whispers
During the interval, guests were entertained by the talented strings ensemble, led by Martin Lass, and treated to a screening of Bailey Eales’s short film Whispers, which he entered into the Bond University Film and Television Awards. Special guests enjoyed the opportunity to trial Lucas Dugdale’s Virtual Reality goggles, before resuming their seats to hear more thought-provoking and energising presentations. A major component of the evening was the official acceptance of membership to the Honours Society for 2017. Joining the ranks of Honours Society members in Year 11 in 2017 are: Ashlyn Davies, Lauren Nolan and Nikki Wallis. In Year 10: Taneisha Beckton, Claire Blumson, Sofie Cripps, Lavan Indrajit, Jasmine Liew, Mahima Mahesh, Grace Murphy, Analiese Parker, Joanne Quach, Evie Rounsley, Michaela Wilson and Angie Zhou. With the program expanding to include Years 7-9 students in 2017, the Gala Evening served as an opportunity to outline the key components of the program and acknowledge the admission of its newest members. The following students have been accepted into the Year 7 specialty program, themed around a notable historical person: David Apak, Chloe Britton, Soraya Comley, Lily Durdev, Jaeda French, Ethan Gauld, Zoha Khan, Oliver McAndrew, Charles Morris, Naisha Rahman, Brooke Readshaw, Alexander Roberts, Neo Sun and Alexander Vadeikis. Students will be guided to select and study a notable person in their area
of interest. The person to be studied, either living now or in the past, will be someone the student believes is gifted, a producer, a change agent, or a person who has made, or is making a significant contribution to society. The culmination of their individualised project will be the presentation of a ‘Living Museum’ at next year’s Gala Evening. New members of the 2017 Year 8 program include: Jameel Baba, Jodie Down, Hannah Grosser, James Harder, Dorothy Hou, Angelina Inthavong, Ziyad Jean, Diego Madronio, Natalie Mohajer-Iravani, Maria Nadezhdina, Mia Scanlon, Bita Mahani, Ruby Storey, Yalun Yang and Ayasha Yow. These students will be guided to select a high interest problem or issue they have identified in the local, national or international community. They will develop research, analytical, report and decision-making skills to devise a solution and package it as a Social Action Research Project. Before the evening came to a close, certificates of membership and ties were presented to Year 9, 2017 Honours Society students: Parker Britton, Caitlin Ireland, Callum Janetzki, Akina Kinja, Sascha Lawton, Hannah Marshall, Jehong (Alex) Min, Zuhayr Safwan, Mina Storey, Lilly Wang, Rianna Webster, Anthony Wu and Mingxuan (Kelly) Zhou. In 2017, Miss Samuels will guide these students through concepts of ethics, entrepreneurship and innovation. They will use this knowledge to adopt the role of an ethical entrepreneur, by solving an environmental or social problem,
through the creation of a business that is successful, sustainable and socially responsible. All in all, the Gala Evening for 2017 looks set to be an extravaganza with the Year 7 Honours Society students creating a 'Living Museum', the Year 8s each delivering a change-making 'Call to Action' and the Year 9s pitching innovative business concepts, as well as the inspirational presentation of the personal projects from Years 10 and 11 students. It shall be an event not to be missed. A sincere thank you is extended to Mardi Bolton for her vision and drive in co-ordinating the Gala Evening, and Jamie–Lee Samuels for her incredible work mentoring the senior Honours Society students through their projects. The Academic Talent Development Faculty would also like to acknowledge and thank the P & F for funding support that has enabled students to access state-of-the-art resources to support their projects, and the many dedicated A.B. Paterson College mentor teachers who supported the students in their area of expertise. Finally, we are very grateful to Mr Grimes, Mr Worsey, Mrs Campbell, Mr McAdam, Mr Rickard, Miss MacDonald, Mr Lass and the strings ensemble, the Year 9 Welcoming Committee, grounds staff and cleaning staff for helping make the inaugural Honours Society Gala Evening a great success. Kymberly Hampton On behalf of the Academic Talent Development Faculty Vision Splendid page 17
Vale! On Friday, 18 November, the Class of 2016 gathered in the Rickard courtyard on the morning of their graduation for the annual Valedictory Breakfast. Amidst the excitement of graduation, students felt a range of emotions as they farewelled teachers, peers and the school they had come to love throughout their time at the College. Sophie Hannah commented that the realisation that she was finally graduating hit her all at once. “As soon as I came to school and realised that all of the people I had come to call my friends were going their separate ways, it hit me all at once - high school is over, and I was an emotional wreck,� she said.
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“Of course, there’s that immediate relief once you complete your last and, definitely, most difficult year of school and then there’s the excitement of what’s yet to come but, after realising that I’m never going back, it just felt as though such a major part of my life was now missing.” Aside from learning how to analyse Shakespeare and how to solve an algebraic equation, throughout their schooling lives the College has taught them many valuable life lessons, shaping these young men and women into the mature and independent characters they are today. “Over my years at A.B., I have learnt to strive for success,” commented College Vice Captain, Benjamin Devine. “To me, taking every opportunity to get ahead in an increasingly competitive world was paramount in laying the foundations for a successful transition into the real world. And so, as I have said to many of the younger students who have asked me what it is that I have learnt from my time at A.B., it is to take every opportunity!
“Moreover, A.B. has developed me as a character and, as I now enter the ‘real world’, the sense of integrity, respect, and determination that defines an A.B. student is abundantly clear and, in retrospect, perhaps one of the most important legacies of my time at A.B.” Entering the MPC for the final time, where they attended their last school assembly and sang the College song for their final time, seniors reminisced on their favourite moments at the College, particularly throughout their senior year. “I will miss the people and the interaction through activities like musical, choirs and sport. The bonds you make with people through such activities can’t be found outside of school, “said Vaishali Nair. “You meet so many different people, who bring a different element of life into your own and I loved that the most. My favourite moment of senior year was, of course, the Formal. Everyone was so happy and nothing mattered except us in that moment. That’s what made it amazing.”
Marine Madsen, College Captain of 2016, reflected on her time as Captain, insisting it had been the most memorable experience while being at school. “Being College Captain for 2016 has been such a memorable experience that I will cherish forever. Whilst there were many challenges to overcome, these hurdles taught me a lot about myself. Overall, it was an incredible year and I could not have done it without the support and care of my family, teachers, peers and the entire A.B. Paterson College community.” After singing their graduation song, All Star, the Class of 2016 were farewelled by the Junior School, before a celebratory drive out of the campus. Although the impact the seniors had on their younger peers and teachers will be missed, we wish them luck for their future endeavours and hope they achieve their goals, without forgetting that the College will always be there to welcome them home. Jessica Borten Year 11
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In the service of our community Under the caring eye of Mrs Annette Boyle, Service-learning was introduced to the College community in 2014 and it has continued to go from strength to strength since that time. In 2014, the pilot year, Service-learning projects were trialled in select classes; this grew in 2015 to five year levels; and 2016 marks the further growth of Service-learning, with projects being undertaken by students in Prep, Years 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 12! Service-learning is more than logging community service hours. Servicelearning is defined as, ‘an experiential learning pedagogy that integrates meaningful community service with instruction and reflection to enhance the learning experience and achieve identified outcomes (National Servicelearning Clearing House, 2013). It is the belief that young people are our greatest resource. Through Servicelearning, students learn real life skills, contribute to their communities and
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learn that they have a responsibility to serve their community. Integral to effective Service-learning is meeting genuine need and reflecting on the learning journey. The Prep unit of work titled, Who helps us, who can I help? involved students identifying those in the community who help us. The culminating activity for the Prep students was a visit to Arcare at Helensvale to provide entertainment to the residents, as a demonstration of how the students could help others. The afternoon was enjoyed by all, with residents relishing the entertainment provided by our students and the students having just as much fun in entertaining them. In Years 3,5 and 9, students formulated Service-learning projects as a means to contribute to student life at the College. Students in Year 3 focused their energy on friendship, exploring what
constitutes a good friend and what to do when there are issues in a friendship. From their learning, they formed lesson content for students in Year 2, providing them with information on being a good friend, how to treat others and what to do if people are unkind. In Year 5, students took their work on online communication one step further in applying what they had learned in communicating effectively online, to considering lesson topics for students in Year 4; whilst students in Year 9 explored the sometimes difficult concept of changing schools, or moving from the Junior School to the Senior School. This Service-learning project involved identifying areas of concern or difficulty for students making this transition, and culminated in the Year 9 students formulating Tips to Transition, to help aid the move from Year 6 to Year 7 for both our Junior School students and students new to the College.
Students in Years 7 and 8 selected from a range of Service-learning project topics, depending on their areas of interest. Projects ranged from developing a towel drive to supporting the Animal Welfare League, to making Pouches for Joeys for Wild Care, or continuing the card-making tradition for children in foster care, to aiding the work of the Pyjama Foundation. New this year was the Enhancing Physical Fitness Project at the College, and the Beach Care Clean-up Project at Paradise Point. The Gold Coast Project for Homeless Youth was the identified community organisation for the Year 10 Servicelearning project. Students undertook their project in an extremely mature manner and devised various fundraising activities to support their project aim, which was to provide toiletries to homeless youth on the Gold Coast. Fundraising activities included a College car wash, a movie night and a
BBQ breakfast. Funds raised were just over $2400, which meant the students could purchase a number of toiletries for approximately 600 youth with nowhere to live on any given night on the Gold Coast. The Service-learning project for Year 12 was an opportunity for students to share their knowledge of all things IT with retired residents at Seachange, Arundel. As digital natives, the younger generation often has much more knowledge on all things technological than those of us aged past 30… With the advent of the world wide web in 1991, some of the older generation struggle with the many new programs and apps available to them. Enjoying afternoon tea, and taking the time to share knowledge of IT concepts with the residents, was a truly humbling and rewarding experience for all. A major component of Service-learning is for students to reflect on their learning throughout the project.
I had some people in my group that I don’t normally work with and it was nice working with them I have learnt that in service learning, every pair of hands could make a big difference… that one small participation would be a step to making something happen and a massive bit of participation can change how the community operates… I enjoyed how much of a difference we were able to make In the words of Mahatma Gandhi as earlier discussed in the Principal's article (P5), ‘The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service to others.’ I look forward to the continued growth of Service-learning at the College and to the further development of links with our Community neighbours. Toni Kirton Director of Positive Education and Leadership
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We’re all in this together! With a cast of College students playing, well, College students, what was there not to like about this year’s production, Disney’s smash hit High School Musical On Stage? It has all the right ingredients for popularity – contemporary upbeat music, a Romeo and Juliet teenage love story and, of course, the challenge of Breaking Free from the status quo. It is a story of love, friendship and selfdiscovery. No wonder our Year 12s were so keen to take to the stage for this one. With so much excitement and commitment for the production choice, it was bound to be a sensational success. The BIG decision made, with a little help from a few friends, the production schedule kicked in and the nervous business of auditioning began. The audition process, whilst inevitably a nerve wracking experience for students, was a wonderful opportunity for staff to meet new students, who bravely stepped up to take part in this year’s production. As always, it was a highlight to work with the senior students who decided to tread the boards for the very first time, along with the many younger students who clearly related well to the story and characters in the show. We welcomed over 250 Vision Splendid page 22
students to the stage this year and even the creative crew, who also masterfully took on the front of house, technical and backstage crew roles, joined in the choreographed joyous finale. Sharyn Walker-Joyce, Artistic Director With an excited cast in place, so the hard work began, with lyric and line learning, vocal practice, choreography, staging; the endless rehearsals, to get it just right, commenced. As the schedule moved forward, the on-stage story began to take shape. We join the cast for the first day after the winter break at East High. As with all schoolyards, there are the usual cliques laying claim to their particular space, an unspoken right of boundary. At East High it is the Jocks, Brainiacs, Thespians and Skater Dudes meeting up for the first time since vacation, eager to tell-all about their time away from high school and looking forward to the new year. Troy is the basketball team captain and resident jock, a position that carries with it certain expectations. So when he discovers that the brainy Gabriella, a girl he met singing karaoke on his ski trip, has just enrolled at East High, it challenges everything that his team
might expect of him, especially when the two of them decide to audition for the high school musical that is being led by Ms Darbus. Obviously challenging the status quo can be threatening, no one really likes to be taken outside of their comfort zone, preferring to Stick to the Status Quo, but Troy and Gabriella’s alliance could be the catalyst for others to explore their personal diverse interests and find talents they never knew they had, free from what others might expect of them. It is a story of resilience, tolerance and acceptance for who you want to be. With the magic of make-up, costume, props, lighting, sound and some amazing filmed technological backdrop wizardry, at long last this production was ready for the stage. Our annual Charity Matinee performance offered an opportunity to put it all together for an enthusiastic audience of local seniors and residents. This is always an endearing performance; one of toe-tapping, hand-clapping, sing-along enjoyment – a joy to watch and so much fun! Tea break at interval time saw the lead cast members join their audience and spend some time
with each group answering questions, and talking about the production and their part in it. This is a highlight for our audience, whose genuine interest in the performance and support for the young actors and singers is really very special. With three evening performances for family and friends to go before the curtain finally fell on this year’s musical, the stage was a-buzz each night with excitement and anticipation. With so many Junior School cast members, it fell to our College leaders to care for and support the younger actors, singers and dancers, and to shine as role models in ensuring that everyone was happy and secure in their roles, both on and off stage. The leadership exhibited by our lead actors and singers this year was absolutely exemplary. Isabella Moore, Zoe Platt, Nicholas Bradshaw, Justin Wise, Malak Habib, Theodore Lee, Callan Kelly, Marine Madsen, Jasmine Liew, Bailey Eales, Katy Denney, Rachel Lim, Timothy Freeman, Tyler Vo, Jasmin Turpin, Ailish Hohendorf and Brooke Musty proudly led the East High brainiacs, thespians, skater dudes, cheerleader, jocks and teachers through
the entire production, whilst exhibiting excellence in their preparation and enthusiasm, care for their fellow cast and crew members, and commitment to the rehearsal and performance process. Sharyn Walker-Joyce Without a production team of dedicated and talented staff, this nine-month project would never have reached the stage. From staging, to vocal and acting directors, to lighting, technical, creative and backstage crews, to costumes, everyone had a part to play in bringing this stage production to life. It was a bubbly production, borne out of the passion of the students involved and the motivation and commitment of everyone on board. For our Year 12, the last night was simply the last time they would tread the boards of the LPAC stage; hanging up their costumes for that final time would have elicited very mixed emotions. Sharyn Walker-Joyce described it as a, “labour of love” for our students. For those privileged to watch one or more performances, it was indeed very special theatre.
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