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FIRST NATIONS ROUND
LED BY BBC FIRST NATIONS STUDENTS
Brisbane Boys’ College acknowledges the traditional owners of the land upon which we gather today, the Jagera people to the south side of the river and the Turrbal people to the north side of the river, and we pay respects to Elders past and present.
An Acknowledgement of Country is an opportunity for anyone to show respect for Traditional Owners and the continuing connection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to Country. It recognises First Nations peoples as the first custodians of this land, promotes awareness of their history and culture, and formally acknowledges their ongoing connection to the land.
Today marks the fifth occasion that BBC has held our annual First Nations Round. We are honoured to share the day with our friends from the Brisbane State High School. This event continues to be a crucial step in the path to reconciliation for Brisbane Boys’ College, as it recognises the importance of the First Nations program within the College and the wider school community.
Reconciliation must live in the hearts, minds, and actions of all Australians as we move forward, creating a nation strengthened by respectful relationships between the wider Australian community and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
This year’s gear designs are infused with meaning through the collaboration of our seven senior First Nations students. They embarked on a creative journey, exploring their cultural roots and personal perspectives, and together, they have enriched their work with symbolism and deeply felt expressions of identity.
The meanings woven into the designs include:
• Seven people – There are seven of symbols in the design, each representing the Year 12 First Nations students and their families.
• River – The river symbolises the journey of the First Nations students as they grow older and develop into Gentlemen of Honour. The river leads to a meeting circle, representing them joining the BBC’s community.
• Dot painting – The use of dot painting in the design represents not only the students in the First Nations Program but also the other students in the school as well. The union of these two groups into one BBC brotherhood is represented by the merging of the two circular patterns of dots.
• Torres Strait art – The inclusion of the Torres Strait art on the back of the jersey represents strength, resilience, and unity. This element speaks not only for First Nations students but also for the boys who wear the jersey.
• Meeting circle – The meeting circle represents BBC, where the students in our First Nations program gathered to become part of the BBC brotherhood.
It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to Brisbane Boys’ College today as we come together to celebrate First Nations Round. It is a time for us to pause and appreciate the rich, vibrant tapestry of backgrounds and stories that make up not only the BBC family, but the entire GPS community.
At the very heart of today’s celebrations is our deep respect for our First Nations students and their families and communities — the traditional custodians who walked, nurtured and cared for these lands long before us. Our boys will take the field wearing a truly beautiful, unique jersey. This stunning piece was designed by three of our own Year 12 students, AJ Daniel, Cooper Murray and Jaydis Woolla. Their design beautifully captures their personal journeys, their heritage and their deep connection to our College. To say we are proud of them would be an understatement; their creative leadership is a gift to us all. Before our First V and First XV matches commence, we will also share in
significant Indigenous ceremonies. To be able to experience these grounding, sacred moments alongside our friends from Brisbane State High School is a genuine privilege, and one we do not take lightly.
To the boys from State High, their families, and their supporters: a most sincere welcome to BBC. We always look forward to our fixtures with State High — the competition is fierce, the rivalry is historic, but the mutual respect is unwavering.
While we always encourage our charges to play with grit and strive for excellence, we constantly remind them that true victory lies in their character, sportsmanship and team spirit. To our parents and spectators, I ask you to join us in setting the finest example today. Let us loudly applaud the brilliant play of both teams, show utmost respect to our officials and uphold the spirit of the GPS Codes of Behaviour found in today’s program.
On behalf of both the Brisbane State High and BBC communities, I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to the staff, coaches, parents, Old Boys and friends of our schools for their support of our Co-Curricular programs and for their contribution to the success of our sports and activities. Their tireless support is the lifeblood of our schools. Long after the final whistles blow and today’s scores fade into memory, it is this spirit of fellowship, community and positive intent that our young men will carry with them into the world.
I do hope you enjoy the matches, catch up with old friends and make yourselves thoroughly at home.
Thank you for being our guests today.
Mr Andre Casson HEADMASTER
This round is incredibly special for the College with what has become a highlight in our calendar: our annual First Nations Round, with BBC hosting Brisbane State High School. It will be an extremely powerful and emotional day for all boys, staff, and parents involved.
I am proud that BBC will once again acknowledge the traditional owners of the land, the Jagera and Turrbal people, through the ceremony and the purchase of special uniform items by our community to raise funds for our First Nations Program. In addition to this, and in recognition of this significant event on the BBC calendar, our First V Basketball, Premier Chess, and First XV Rugby teams will be led onto their respective competition platforms by our First Nations students. All three teams will be wearing uniforms designed especially for the occasion by those students to promote awareness of the history and culture of First Nations Australians.
A sincere thank you to everyone involved in the planning and preparation for the day and to our First Nations support team for their continued work in this
incredibly important area. We are proud to acknowledge that our country is home to the oldest continuous civilisations on earth, extending back over 65,000 years. We thank Brisbane State High School and their community for their contributions and wish all players the very best for the day.
Mr Paul Woodford HEAD OF CO-CURRICULAR - SPORTS AND COMPETITIVE ACTIVITIES
CODE OF CONDUCT
What is the code of conduct?
This Code sets out the types of behaviour that are not acceptable during a GPS event and the consequences of such actions.
This Code is established to ensure the highest possible standard of interschool competition occurs during Sports or Activities.
This Code support GPS’s desire to encourage and promote excellent sportsmanship and appropriate standards of behaviour, including fair play on and off the field.
Players
• Treat everyone equally, fairly and with dignity regardless of gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, cultural or religious background, age or disability. Any form of bullying, harassment or discrimination has no place in GPS Sport and Activities.
• Be a good sport, displaying modesty in victory and graciousness in defeat.
• Do not tolerate acts of aggression.
• Play by the rules and accept the officials’ decisions.
• Respect the rights, dignity and worth of fellow players, coaches, officials and spectators.
• Do not abuse, threaten or intimidate, use crude language or gestures, or show apparent unnecessary dissension, displeasure or disapproval towards an official, coach, manager or other people whether before, during or after Sport or Activities.
• Your safety and the safety of your teammates and opponents come first.
• Participate for your enjoyment and benefit, not just to please your parents or coaches.
• Cooperate with your coach, teammates, opponents and officials.
• Work equally hard for the benefit of yourself, your team and your school.
• Take pride in the improvement of your skills and your performance and remember that sport is not just about winning.
This Code is not intended to restrict or hinder persons having fun and participating competitively in the Sports or Activities.
It is important to note that this Code may apply in addition to any code or other disciplinary requirements of the person’s school, sport governing body and will be referred to the police where appropriate.
• Adhere to the Anti-Doping Policy advocated by the GPS Association.
• Do not make any public comment that is critical of the performance of an official, player, team official, coach or employee/ officer/volunteer of any school or Sport or Activities; or on any matter that is, or is likely to be, the subject of an investigation or disciplinary process; or otherwise make any public comment that would likely be detrimental to the best interests, image and welfare of the Sport or Activities, a team, a school, a competition or activity.
• Do not otherwise act in a way that may adversely affect or reflect on, or bring you, your team, school or the GPS Association into disrepute or discredit.
Officials
• Umpires, referees, adjudicators, linesperson, score bench, tournament directors and any other appointed officials.
• Treat everyone equally, fairly and with dignity regardless of gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, cultural or religious background, age or disability. Any form of bullying, harassment or discrimination has no place in GPS Sport and Activities.
• Accept responsibility for all actions taken. Exercise reasonable care to prevent injury by ensuring participants compete within the rules.
• Be impartial and maintain integrity in your relationship with other officials, participants and coaches.
• Avoid situations that may lead to a conflict of interest.
• Not be in a position of individual and unsupervised contact with participants under 18 years of age.
• Be courteous, respectful and open to discussion and interaction.
• Be a positive role model in behaviour and personal appearance by maintaining the highest standards of personal conduct and projecting a favourable image of your Sport or Activities and officiating at all times.
• Refrain from any personal abuse towards participants, coaches, parents, spectators or other officials.
• Show concern and caution towards ill and injured participants. Enforce the blood rule and apply procedures regarding ill or injured participants according to the rules.
• Keep up to date with rule changes for the relevant governing body and with the latest trends in officiating.
• Abstain from the use of tobacco and the consumption of alcoholic beverages prior to and during officiating or whilst in uniform.
• Adhere to the Anti-Doping Policy advocated by the GPS Association.
• Make no public comments or media announcements without prior approval from the Executive Officer of the GPS Association.
• All Umpires must wear only the official governing bodies uniform when umpiring at any GPS Sport or Activities.
• Abide by all relevant policies documented by the GPS Association in relation to appointments.
Parents and Spectators
The GPS Association warmly encourages the full and whole-hearted involvement and support of parents and spectators.
• Treat everyone equally, fairly and with dignity regardless of gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, cultural or religious background, age or disability. Any form of bullying, harassment or discrimination has no place in GPS Sport and Activities.
• Spectators are an essential part of the GPS and shall at all times conform to accepted standards of good sportsmanship and behaviour.
• Shall at all times respect officials, coaches and players and extend all courtesies to them.
• Should lead by example and display appropriate social behaviour by not using profane, demeaning or derogatory language, or harassing players, coaches, officials, or other spectators – physical or verbal abuse will not be tolerated.
• Respect the official’s decision. Do not abuse, threaten or intimidate an official and do not show dissension, displeasure or disapproval towards an official’s decision in an abusive or unreasonable fashion.
• Instil the ability to accept losses and setbacks without undue disappointment.
• Show respect for opponents, never ridicule mistakes or losses – supporters are there to support not downgrade.
• Never publicly criticise officials – raise personal concerns with School/GPS Association in private.
• Remember that you are there for the participants to enjoy the game.
REVISED JANUARY 2021
BRISBANE BOYS’ COLLEGE CAMPUS MAP
25b. BOARDING Boarders’ Dining Hall
26. HEALTH CENTRE
24. COLLEGE HALL
Level 2 – Earl Larmar Rehearsal Room and Music Studios
Level 3 – Music Classrooms and Music Studios
Level 4 – College Hall Auditorium
Level 5 – Phillip Bisset Art Gallery
25a. BOARDING Reception
Boarding Master’s Office Director of Boarding Office
It is with great pleasure that we welcome all players, coaches, officials, families, and supporters to Brisbane Boys’ College for this weekend’s GPS Rugby fixtures. This weekend, we proudly celebrate First Nations Round, an important opportunity to recognise and honour the histories, cultures and contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Rugby has a powerful ability to bring people together and this round reminds us of the importance of respect, connection, inclusion and community. We are especially proud to acknowledge the First Nations students, families and Old Collegians who have contributed to the history and culture of BBC Rugby.
At BBC, we are proud to be part of a competition that celebrates not only excellence on the field, but also the values that define our game: respect, humility, discipline, commitment and camaraderie. These qualities are evident each week as young men from across the GPS competition represent their schools with pride, passion and integrity.
Rugby at BBC is far more than a game. It is an opportunity to develop character, build lifelong friendships and learn lessons that extend well beyond the playing field. Our goal is to provide every player, from our youngest age groups through to the First XV, with an environment where they can grow as both rugby players and young men.
I would like to thank our coaches, support staff, volunteers, Rugby Support Group, sponsors and families for their unwavering commitment to the program. Your support plays an invaluable role in creating the outstanding rugby community of which we are so proud.
To every player wearing the Green, White and Black this weekend: play with courage, compete with integrity and always uphold the traditions of BBC Rugby.
The Standard Lives Here.
Mr Welmar du Plessis DIRECTOR OF RUGBY
RUGBY SCHEDULE
HOME TEAM
BBC 1st XV BSHS 1st XV 2:30pm
BBC 2nd XV BSHS 2nd XV 1:20pm
ROUND 2 | SATURDAY, 25 JULY
BBC - Miskin Oval
BBC - Miskin Oval
BBC 3rd XV BSHS 3rd XV 12:20pm BBC - P&F Oval
BBC 4th XV DLS 3rd XV 10:30am
BBC U16A BSHS 16A 12:10pm
BBC - QASMT 2
BBC - Miskin Oval
BBC U16B NC 16C 11:10pm BBC - P&F Oval
BBC U16C NC 16 Blue 9:00am
BBC - QASMT 2
BBC U15A BSHS 15A 11:00am BBC - Miskin Oval
BBC U15B BSHS 15B 10:00am
BBC U15C NC 15 Blue 9:00am
BBC U15D NC 15 White 12:30pm
BBC U14A BSHS 14A 10:00am
BBC U14B BSHS 15B 9:00am
BBC - P&F Oval
BBC - QASMT 1
BBC - QASMT 1
BBC - Miskin Oval
BBC - P&F Oval
BBC U13A BSHS 14A 9:00am BBC - Miskin Oval
BBC U13B BSHS 14B 10:30am BBC - P&F Oval
BBC U12A GT 12A Black 12:30pm BBC - Noblet Oval
BBC U12B GT 12B Gold 11:30am BBC - Noblet Oval
BBC U11A GT 11A Black 10:40am
BBC U11B GT 11B Grey 9:50am
BBC U11C GT 11C Gold 9:00am
BBC - Noblet Oval
BBC - Noblet Oval
BBC - Noblet Oval
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We warmly welcome you to Brisbane Boys’ College for another fantastic day of GPS Basketball. We look forward to fierce competition at every level, as skilled student-athletes demonstrate their talents. As always, we particularly look forward to the First V game, where our premier teams will go head-to-head with passionate vigour to represent their schools. We wish all competitors the best of luck this weekend and wish visitors and spectators a great day on campus.
Mr Cameron Thew
ACTING DIRECTOR OF BASKETBALL
BASKETBALL FIRST V TEAMS
BASKETBALL SCHEDULE
BBC 1st V
BSHS 1st V 12:15pm
BBC 2nd V BSHS 2nd V 11:00am
ROUND 2 | SATURDAY, 25 JULY
BBC - Court 1
BBC - Court 1
BBC 3rd V BSHS 3rd V 11:00am BBC - Court 2
BBC 4th V
BBC 11A
GS 4th 8:00am
BGS - Court 2
BSHS 11A 10:00am BBC - Court 1
BBC 11B BSHS 11B 10:00am
BBC - Court 2
BBC 11C BSHS 11C 10:00am BBC - Indro Court 3
BBC 11D BGS 11C 8:00am BBC - Auchenflower Ct 2
BBC 11E GT 10G 11:00am
BBC 10A BSHS 10A 9:00am
BBC 10B
BBC 10C
BSHS 10B 8:00am
BSHS 10C 10:00am
BBC 10D BGS 11D 9:00am
BBC 9A BSHS 9A 8:00am
BBC 9B BSHS 9B 9:00am
BBC 9C BSHS 9C 9:00am
BBC 9D
BSHS 8A
BSHS 8B
BSHS 8C
BSHS 8D
BBC 8E
BSHS 7A
BSHS 7B
BSHS 7C
BSHS 7D
BBC 7E
BBC 6A
BSHS 9D 9:00am
BBC 8A 10:00am
BBC 8B 11:00am
BBC 8C 10:00am
BBC 8D 11:00am
BBC - Indro Court 3
BBC - Court 1
BBC - Court 2
BBC - Indro Court 1
BBC - Auchenflower Ct 1
BBC - Court 1
BBC - Court 2
BBC - Indro Court 1
BBC - Indro Court 2
BSHS - Court 1
BSHS - Court 2
BSHS - Court 1
BSHS - Court 2
GT 8H 10:00am BBC - Indro Court 2
BBC 7A 8:00am
BBC 7B 9:00am
BBC 7C 8:00am
BSHS - Court 1
BSHS - Court 1
BSHS - Court 2
BBC 7D 9:00am BSHS - Court 2
GT 7H 12:00pm BBC - Indro Court 3
BGS 6A 11:00am BBC - Indro Court 1
BBC 6B BGS 6C 12:00pm BBC - Indro Court 2
BBC 6C
BBC 5A
BBC 5B
BGS 6D 9:00am
BGS 5A 12:00pm
BGS 5D 11:00am
BBC - Indro Court 3
BBC - Indro Court 1
BBC - Indro Court 2
OLD BOYS’ WEEKEND
Friday, 21 and Saturday, 22 August
All BBC Old Boys are invited back to the College for our annual Old Boys’ Day.
FRIDAY, 21 AUGUST
• BBC Class of 1976 - 50 Year Reunion
• BBC Class of 1966 - 60 Year Reunion
SATURDAY, 22 AUGUST
• Old Boys’ Day
• BBC Class of 2016 - 10 Year Reunion
• BBC Class of 2006 - 20 Year Reunion
• BBC Class of 1996 - 30 Year Reunion
• BBC Class of 1986 - 40 Year Reunion
