2025 BBC Cultural Round & GPS Home Game Program | Term 3 Round 7 by Brisbane Boys' College

CulturalRound

BRISBANE BOYS’ COLLEGE

2025 GPS HOME GAME PROGRAM

Brisbane Boys’ College vs The Southport School

GPS Competition, Term 3, Round 7

CulturalRound

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 Cultural Round. We are honoured to share the day with our friends from The Southport 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 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.

HEADMASTER

Supporters, coaches, and, of course, our student athletes, welcome to Brisbane Boys’ College.

It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to Brisbane Boys’ College as we celebrate the annual Cultural Round. Today, we acknowledge the contributions of the rich tapestry of cultures that comprise not only our school but the GPS as a whole.

Central to our celebrations today, we salute our First Nations students and their communities who have walked these lands for 65,000 years. We acknowledge this rich legacy through our Firsts teams wearing unique jerseys designed by current Year 12 students Walter Bathern, Logan Bradbery, Cooper Brook, Trent Finta, Cooper Goodman, Coen Jones, and Locklyn Thomas. This wonderful design celebrates their journey and connection to the College. We are immensely proud of their magnificent efforts. We will also celebrate this round with significant First Nations ceremonies before the First V,

First XV, and Premier Chess matches. It is an immense privilege to share these important activities with our friends from The Southport School (TSS).

We warmly welcome the boys from TSS and their families to BBC and look forward to a day of friendly competition, healthy rivalry, and fair play. We want all students to enjoy sports and to understand the benefits of physical activity. We encourage our charges to strive for excellence while impressing on them the importance of team spirit and sportsmanship. Similarly, we encourage all parents and spectators to set an example of good sportsmanship, respect for fair play, and applause for the endeavours of both teams. To help ensure this, I draw your attention to the GPS Codes of Behaviour found in this program.

On behalf of the TSS and Brisbane Boys’ College communities, I would like to thank all staff, coaches, parents, Old Boys, and friends of our schools for their support of our co-curricular programs and for their contribution to the success of our sports and activities. This spirit of fellowship and positive intent will be remembered long after the scores of the match are a distant memory.

I do hope that you enjoy Round 7 of fixtures and feel welcome as our guests. Mr Andre Casson | HEADMASTER

HEAD OF CO-CURRICULAR - SPORTS AND COMPETITIVE ACTIVITIES

This round is incredibly special for the College with what has become a highlight in our calendar: our annual Cultural Round, with BBC hosting The Southport School. It will be an extremely powerful and emotional day for all boys, staff, and parents involved. Earlier this week, we released a video explaining the significance of the jersey and what it represents for our senior First Nations students, a meaningful insight into why this occasion is so important to our community.

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 The Southport 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.

• 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.

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.

TEACHERS AND COACHES

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

OFFICIALS

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

• 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.

• 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

20. ENVIRONMENTAL RESERVE

21. STUDENT WELLBEING CENTRE

22. MIDDLE SCHOOL PRECINCT

23. SWIMMING POOL

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

25b. BOARDING Boarders’ Dining Hall

26. HEALTH CENTRE

We warmly welcome the GPS sports community to be part of the 2025 chess season, an exciting and enriching journey of strategy, camaraderie, and spirited competition.

GPS Chess is far more than a contest of moves on a board. It’s about cultivating a strong sense of community, sharpening valuable life skills, and creating lasting memories. Chess offers players a unique opportunity to develop their strategic thinking and problem-solving skills in a supportive and intellectually stimulating environment.

Week after week, players engage with diverse tactics and strategies that enhance critical thinking, concentration, and patience. Just as importantly, the GPS Chess season fosters friendships and celebrates both individual and team successes, encouraging personal growth and resilience.

This year promises to reignite classic rivalries between GPS schools, delivering intense matchups and entertaining Friday night chess battles that will entertain spectators and players alike. Our teams are focused on refining their skills and gameplay to perform at their very best, lifting each player’s game to new heights.

Ms Emily Lurje DIRECTOR OF INTELLECTUAL ACTIVITIES

CHESS SCHEDULE

ROUND 7 | THURSDAY, 28 AUGUST 2025

HOME TEAM AWAY TEAM TIME VENUE

BBC Premier Team TSS Premier Team 4:00pm

BBC Senior Team (10-12) TSS Senior Team 4:00pm

BBC Junior Team (7-9) TSS Junior Team 4:00pm

BBCMiddle School Level 1

BBC Open A TSS Open A 4:00pm BBCMiddle School Level 1

BBC Open B TSS Open B 4:00pm

BBC Open C TSS Open C 4:00pm

BBC Open D TSS Open D 4:00pm

BBC Open E TSS Open E 4:00pm

BBC Open F TSS Open F 4:00pm

BBC Open G TSS Open G 4:00pm

BBCMiddle School Level 1

BBC Open H TSS Open H 4:00pm BBCMiddle School Level 1

BBC Open I Junior TSS Open I Junior 4:00pm

BBC Open J Junior TSS Open J Junior 4:00pm

BBCMiddle School Level 1

CHESS PREMIER TEAMS

TEAM BBC CHESS PREMIER TEAM

1. Austin Chen

2. Daniil Yelkhovsky

3. Martin Chen

4. Suvan Nag

Coach Mr Jack Rodgers

TEAM TSS CHESS PREMIER TEAM

1. Calen Tang 2. Luke Hu 3. Dejun Sun 4. Shivam Karthikeyan

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 studentathletes demonstrate their talents. As always, we particularly look forward to the First V game, when our premier teams will go headto-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 our campus.

Mr David Bennett DIRECTOR OF BASKETBALL

BASKETBALL SCHEDULE

ROUND 7 | SATURDAY, 30 AUGUST 2025

HOME TEAM AWAY TEAM TIME VENUE

BBC 1st V NC 1st V 12:15pm

BBC 2nd V NC 2nd V 11:00am

BBC 3rd V NC 3rd V 10:00am

BBC 4th V NC 4th V 9:00am

BBC 11A TSS 11A 10:00am

BBC 11B TSS 11B 11:00am

BBC 11C TSS 11C 2:00pm

BBC - Court 1

BBC - Court 2

BBC - Court 1

BBC - Court 2

BBC - Court 1

BBC 11D GT 11D 12:00pm GT - Waterford Place

BBC 11E GT 11E 1:00pm GT - Waterford Place

BBC 10A TSS 10A 9:00am

BBC 10B TSS 10B 2:00pm

BBC 10C TSS 10C 11:00am

BBC 10D TSS 10D 12:15pm

BBC 10E TSS 10E 1:00pm

BBC 10F BYE

BBC 9A TSS 9A 8:00am

BBC 9B TSS 9B 8:00am

BBC 9C TSS 9C 8:00am

BBC 9D TSS 9D 9:00am

BBC - Court 1

BBC - Court 2

BBC - Auchenflower Ct 2

BBC - Auchenflower Ct 3

BBC - Court 1

BBC - Court 2

BBC - Auchenflower Ct 2

BBC 9E TSS 9E 10:00am BBC - Auchenflower Ct 2

BBC 9F GT 9H 2:00pm GT- Campbell Centre

BBC 8A TSS 8A 10:00am TSS - Court 1

BBC 8B TSS 8B 9:00am TSS - Court 2

BBC 8C TSS 8C 11:00am TSS - Court 1

BBC 8D TSS 8D 12:00am TSS - Prep School Sth (Lupus St, Campus)

BBC 7A TSS 7A 9:00am TSS - Court 1

BBC 7B TSS 7B 12:00pm TSS - Court 2

BBC 7C TTSS 7C 12:00pm TSS - Court 1

BBC 7D TSS 7D 10:00am TSS - Prep School Sth (Lupus St, Campus)

BBC 7E TSS 7E 11:00am TSS - Prep School Sth (Lupus St, Campus)

BBC 6A TSS 6A 8:00am TSS - Court 1

BBC 6B TSS 6B 11:00am TSS - Court 2

BBC 6C TSS 6C 9:00am TSS - Prep School Sth (Lupus St, Campus)

BBC 6D BYE

BBC 5A TSS 5A 8:00am TSS - Court 2

BBC 5B TSS 5B 10:00am TSS - Court 2

BBC 5C TSS 5C 8:00am TSS - Prep School Sth (Lupus St, Campus)

It is with great pleasure that we welcome all players, coaches, officials, families, and supporters to Brisbane Boys’ College for another exciting weekend of GPS Rugby.

At BBC, we are proud to be part of a competition that celebrates not only athletic performance but also the values that underpin great sport: respect, humility, commitment, and camaraderie. These qualities are on display each week as young men from across the GPS network compete with passion and integrity, representing their schools with pride.

Rugby at BBC is more than a game; it’s a big part of our culture, a vehicle for character development, and a shared language that connects our students, Old Boys, and community. We cherish the opportunity to host our GPS peers on Miskin Oval and across our grounds, and we thank you for contributing to the spirit and tradition of these occasions.

To all teams taking the field this weekend: play with heart, uphold the spirit of the game, and savour every moment. These are the experiences that shape you, not just as players, but as young men of character.

Best of luck for the round and thank you for being part of the BBC Rugby community today.

Mr Welmar du Plessis DIRECTOR OF RUGBY

RUGBY SCHEDULE

ROUND 7 | SATURDAY, 30 AUGUST 2025

HOME TEAM AWAY TEAM TIME VENUE

BBC 1st XV TSS 1st XV 2:30pm BBC - Miskin Oval

BBC 2nd XV TSS 2nd XV 1:15pm BBC - Miskin Oval

BBC 3rd XV TSS 3rd XV 12:00pm BBC - P&F Oval

BBC 4th XV TSS 4th XV 11:00am BBC - P&F Oval

BBC U16A TSS U16A 12:00pm BBC - Miskin Oval

BBC U16B TSS U16B 10:00am BBC - P&F Oval

BBC U15A TSS U15A 11:00am BBC - Miskin Oval

BBC U15B TSS U15B 9:00am BBC - P&F Oval

BBC U14A TSS U14A 10:00am BBC - Miskin Oval

BBC U14B TSS U14B 9:00am BBC - QASMT 1

BBC U14C TSS U14C 12:00pm BBC - QASMT 1

BBC U13A TSS U13A 9:00am BBC - Miskin Oval

BBC U13B TSS U13B 11:00am BBC - QASMT 1

BBC U12A TSS U12A 1:00pm BBC - Noblet Oval

BBC U12B TSS U12B 12:00pm BBC - Noblet Oval

BBC U11A TSS U11A 11:00am BBC - Noblet Oval

BBC U11B TSS U11B 10:00am BBC - Noblet Oval

BBC U11C BYE

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