Middle/Senior School Bulletin Issue 12 / 2 September 2016 Middle & Senior School News Be strong and courageous! That was the message from the community at Bethany Lutheran Primary School. Principal Neil Schiller and the Student Council from Bethany visited the College last Monday to deliver heartfelt support, personalised postcards written from each Bethany student (Prep – Year 6) and a donation to go towards supporting our Senior School students in response to the fire experienced earlier this year. Through sharing a collection of images both of their students and ours, the Ipswich based community gave each of us a big hug and reminded us that God is with us, as is the wider Lutheran School and Church community, as our journey continues.
This week our Year 12 students completed their QCS tests. While this style of testing is stressful for our students, they faced this challenge knowing they were well-prepared and that as a College we hold every confidence that each of them will achieve to the best of their abilities. While the
preparations for these tests are cumulative and something that spans across their learning experiences from P-12, I’d like to acknowledge Mrs Christina Wrigley (Head of Learning and Teaching) and the Year 12 teachers for their tireless efforts towards assisting students to achieve their personal best performances. This year the tests were held in the CRC and I would also like to thank the library services and IT departments for their support and flexibility. As a tradition, to show their support and care for the Year 12 students, Year 11 students cooked breakfast for the Year 12s.
Our Year 10 students took part in a self-guided Brisbane based excursion on Tuesday. The City Xp enriches the curriculum at Year 10 where students already participate in Destinations and Work Experience as part of their ‘Preparation for Senior’ and journey through a St Andrews education. This excursion is focused on building Teamwork, Problem Solving, Independence and Competence, as students have to navigate their way through Brisbane CBD and engage with key civic and educational institutions. On Wednesday the students were involved in an alternate learning program. Thank you to Mr Nelson for developing the program and for the other staff who have assisted in making this experience for our students possible.
Since our last bulletin, Mr Kotzur was appointed Principal of St Peters Lutheran College and the College Council has begun the process of seeking a suitable replacement. Mr Kotzur has led this College with a strong vision, sincere humility, a servant heart and dedicated service for the past six years and he will be missed by our community. There will be many occasions next term to farewell Mr Kotzur including the Parents and Friends Community Event on Friday 28 October and at the Senior and Middle School Presentation Nights. This year the Senior School event will be held at the Theatre at Jupiter’s on Wednesday 16 November and our Middle School event will be held two weeks later in the Multi-Purpose Hall on Wednesday 30 November. As August comes to a close so too does Eisteddfod season and I would like to congratulate all of the students involved in Eisteddfods this year. The wonderful results are a testament to the resilience and flourishing of Performing Arts at the College. That we have continued to perform so well in all aspect of The Arts is a credit to all the students involved and by no small measure also due to the care, dedication and inspiration of the Arts staff led by Ms Cilla Scott, Head of Performing Arts, Mr Paul Oakley-Grant, Music Coordinator, and Ngaire Harman, Visual Arts Coordinator. Thank you to them and also to the wider arts staff who have continued to look for alternate venues and world class opportunities for our students. A number of students have been participating in a Touch Excellence program this semester. Five teams will represent the College in the All School Touch state-wide competition. Thank you to Mr Hibbs, Mr McGilveray, and Mrs Wood for their work with our Touch program. Our Year 7 students travelled to Hinze Dam this week as part of their Geography studies and enjoyed time spent learning about water quality and management with the experts from SEQWater. Last week I wrote to Mrs Hill’s classes to let them know that she has taken leave for the reminder of the year. Ms Charlton, our part-time Japanese teacher, has stepped in to work with Mrs Hill’s classes until the end of term to allow time for a suitable replacement to be found. Mrs Craig-Ward will lead the upcoming Japan Study Tour accompanied by Mr Carter and Ms Castles. The study tour which begins in Week 10 will enhance the students’ understanding of Japanese language and culture and would not be possible without the support of the supervising teachers. Please continue to keep Mrs Hill in your thoughts and prayers as she recovers from illness. This is the final bulletin for Term 3. The last day of classes for this term are on Thursday 15 September. Teachers will be on campus on Friday finalising students reports and taking part in professional learning activities. That evening, an end of term letter will be sent out with comprehensive information about Term 4 and your child’s Term 3 Report. As always, if I can be of assistance between now and then please contact me directly on virginiaw@salc.qld.edu.au Virginia Warner Deputy Principal Head of Secondary School
Chaplains Chat Do not be afraid – I am with you! I am your God – let nothing terrify you! I will make you strong and help you; I will protect you and save you. – Isaiah 41:10 (GNT) Encouragement. Sometimes we all need a little bit of encouragement. It doesn’t matter what our qualifications are. It doesn’t matter how old we are. It doesn’t matter what our circumstances are. What matters is that we receive the encouragement we need to keep on keeping on. After all, none of us are made of steel. I believe that God has ordered life in such a way that we each participate in receiving encouragement and giving encouragement to others. This is one of the natural benefits of living in a romantic relationship with another person – each person encourages the other and seeks the best for them. However, encouragement is not restricted to romantic relationships. It should form part of all relationships and interactions that we have. On Tuesday and Wednesday this week the Year 12 students completed the Queensland Core Skills (QCS) test. To aid any last minute nerves and panic during the exams, staff and students across the College helped put together written messages of encouragement on a “message wall” for the students to see. I wish I could have been there to see their faces light up when they saw the “message wall” and understood from it that all staff and students in the College were cheering them on and wishing them the very best. One of the greatest encouragers (and also the oldest) is God. He knows us better than we know ourselves and, as a result, He knows that we need encouragement. Frequently in the Bible, you can see the following pattern: 1) a person is given responsibility, 2) the person believes they cannot do it, 3) God encourages them and assures them that they can, and 4) they achieve or do what was required with God’s help. It happened to Moses, Joshua, Elijah, David, Mary and even Jesus. This is good news to all those who are facing impossible challenges and uncertainties. Does that mean God encourages everything we do? No. Not everything we do is good or God-pleasing. However, there are many things that we do that God does encourage and help. These are normally related to the stations or vocations we have in life. For example, if God has called us into parenthood then He will encourage us in that role. If God has given us employment or other work, then He will encourage us to keep it and serve others with our gifts. If God has given us the gift of parents then He will encourage us to love, serve and obey them even when it is hard or difficult to do so. God is the ultimate encourager. When did you last receive His encouragement? Pay attention for it. It may just come through the voice, words or actions of another. Nathan Glover Pastor
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Middle School News Social Media and Adolescents In the early part of this century a study was published linking a slight decline in the smoking rates of young adolescents with an increase in the ownership of mobile phones within this age group. The hypothesis was proposed that whereas a packet of cigarettes used to be the visible and ‘aspirational’ link to adulthood for some adolescents it was changing to be the ownership of a mobile phone. In 2016 the prevalence of mobile phone ownership among young adolescents is so great that (I suspect) this is no longer the case. In its place is the capability of what can be done with such a device – particularly with regard to social media.
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Young people will always seek out those things which they believe link them to the next stage of their development. The only change in recent times is that these links to adulthood tend to reside in the digital arena. They require our guidance, our care, our modelling, our boundaries and sometimes our sanctions to negotiate this newest realm of development. From time to time they will stumble; however, if we maintain a constant and aspirational vision of the young men and women that they will become then we can be confident that we can assist them through this journey.
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As always please contact me should you wish to discuss anything further tomc@salc.qld.edu.au Tom Casey Head of Middle School
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As well as reading over your notes, speak your notes out loud, write notes about your notes, create flashcards, create diagrams of your notes eg a mind map, use mnemonics to help with associations, use colour so that information stands out, test yourself on what you can remember, teach what you have learnt – this will help shift that information into your long term memory. Turn off your apps, Facebook, Instagram and remove distractions from your study zone eg. put your phone in another room. Eat well (especially protein the night before an exam), get plenty of sleep, avoid caffeine, exercise. Take regular study breaks and make sure you have organised a reward for the end of the exams so you have something to look forward to. Listen to the correct type of music when studying – click on the link for some recommendations to create your study playlist: www.examtime.com/blog/music-for-studying/ Go for a walk before your exam as it helps to develop pathways to long term memory and get the brain firing. Vary where you study. Practice, practice, practice – past papers, the revision paper, create your own tests – this will help cement the information into your long term memory. Don’t stay up all night studying – this will have a negative flow on affect for the next couple of days and impact on your ability to study productively, retain information, perform on the day of the exam and recover well to study for the next exam. Study with a productive group. Meditate – it helps reduce stress and anxiety which can often occur during exam periods and helps improve attention (which you need to study effectively and stay focused). For some simple meditation tools download the Smiling Minds app.
Senior School News Flourishing in the Senior School Preparing for the Exam Block If you are still feeling stressed after meditating click on the following link for some more tips: http://au.reachout.com/ beating-exam-stress
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Organise a study timetable at least 2-3 weeks prior to the exam block. Organise your study timetable according to the exam block order.
Congratulations to: • Our Leos who visited the Aged Care recently and ran a cupcake stall to raise $154 for the RSPCA annual fundraiser to prevent cruelty to animals. Our expert bakers were Olivia English, Emily Lamburd, Zoey Cheesman, Clare Verschuure, Milli Nyssen, Lili Mikami, Jasmine Sheers & Kenzie Hoskins. We also had Alex, Ava Gardner, Keely McVay help sell on the day. The Leos Executive and Community Service Captains (Jon-Ross Gordon and Ty Sheers) are looking forward to a successful Relay for Life on the first week-end of the holidays. Please register on the links below if you would like to be a part of the team that raises funds for cancer research.
St Andrews Leos Team link: http://fundraising.cancer.org.au/site/TR?team_ id=48729&pg=team&fr_id=3774&et=Z9ZsstAeC-I9XiPW6d0BTA St Andrews Non-Leos Team: http://fundraising.cancer.org.au/site/TR/RelayforLife/ CCQLD?team_id=48548&pg=team&fr_id=3774 If you have any queries or concerns please do not hesitate to contact me on tanias@salc.qld.edu.au Tania Stewart Head of Senior School
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Our Year 12’s who sat the QCS Tests this week were fully prepared and ready to tackle this challenge. Thanks to Mrs Wrigley for her excellent job of preparing our students for the tests and to our teachers whose excellent teaching ensures the preparedness of our students.
Hope & Wellbeing Improvements For the past couple of years our students have participated in a Gallup Student Poll, as an externally administered measurement of Wellbeing for us to consider as staff and to guide decision making regarding student care. Students from Year 5 through to Year 12 participate at the end of Term 1, and their identity is anonymous. This offers us a summary of student responses across each year level and also in comparison to other schools interested in promoting, teaching and measuring Wellbeing. For 2016 we were encouraged that students increased in their reporting of Hope and also Wellbeing. What was also positive was a large decrease in the number of students reporting on being ‘Discouraged’. Hope is related to students’ sense of being able to resolve or move creatively around problems, to overcome. Hopeful ideas create energy that students have to drive effort and achievement. Another improvement we are pleased to see in the data on Wellbeing showed more students reporting as ‘Thriving’ and less ‘Actively Disengaged’. This means increases in students considering their present and future circumstances in more positive terms, tending to improved health and social outcomes. Significant increases in students reporting on being treated with respect, having an increased sense of energy to get things done and reporting on increased sense of social support when they are in trouble.
Upcoming Events: Relay for Life – if you are in Middle or Senior School and are interested in being part of one of two teams walking to raise money for Cancer Research click on one of the following links and join us for Relay for Life. We have a St Andrews Leos team and St Andrews Non-Leos team. The Relay is held from 3.00pm Saturday 17 September to 9.00am Sunday 18 September at Griffith University Gold Coast. There is a maximum of 15 in each team so get to it early. Our goal is to raise over $3000.
We will continue to gather data from students as we implement programs which are based in evidence and research, such that St Andrews continues to be a place where students have every opportunity to flourish. James Nelson Director of Student Development
Performing Arts News Gold Coast Eisteddfod Wrap Up Over the past few weeks hundreds of our students represented the College at the Gold Coast Eisteddfod in bands, choirs and dance troupes. It has been a wonderful few weeks where we have achieved excellent results. Congratulations to all involved. Despite the many challenges faced, the standard of performance presented was outstanding and reflected in our overall placings. Gr 3 Animi - 2nd Combined Dance Troupe feat Percussion Ensemble - 2nd Golden Clef Choir - 3rd Gr 4 Animi - 3rd Jazzettes - 3rd MS Elite Contemporary - VHC Combined Dance Troupe - VHC x 2 Semitone Choir - VHC Jazz Band - HC JS Concert Band - HC Razzamatazz - HC So we come to the end of eisteddfod. It’s exciting to note that bands have come away with two highly commended positions over the last week. This doesn’t include the fantastic effort of our percussion ensembles who with the dancers came home second with their performance of Tribal. However, I came away with something more powerful than a couple of certificates or trophies. I feel this year has seen our instrumental program maturing, with bands not only moving up a division but still achieving well. I go to band rehearsals and feel I am part of a family with students supporting each other, joking with one another and starting to play well together. It is this sense of family that creates a great band. Students turn up not only to play but to enjoy the companionship. This involvement creates a much more cohesive band and develops stronger links musically. It is sometimes easy to be lost in the slow development of things when you are part of them. Six years ago we were a school with a small but fine Jazz band and an 11 member beginner concert band. This year I attend rehearsals for 3 concert bands a week, a talented Jazz band and a 20 piece string ensemble. The journey is slow but the destination is here with us now. To all performers, thank you for representing the college so admirably, we are proud of all the effort you put into making our programs such a success. Take time to look around you and see just how successful you are, have been and are going to be. Practice more! Paul Oakley-Grant, Music Teacher
Senior Drama Assessment Last Thursday Years 11 and 12 Drama headed to The Basement Theatre, Spotlight Theatre Complex to perform their Term 3 Assessment Pieces. The day began with the Year 11’s Traditional Tragedy performances, with excerpts from Sophocles Antigone and Shakespeare’s Macbeth. Following lunch at Grill’d, the Year 12’s presented their scenes from Brecht’s The Caucasian Chalk Circle. The students are to be congratulated on their standard of performance and all agreed it was wonderful to be back in a theatre. Many thanks to our friends at Spotlight Theatre for making us so welcome.
Maths News QAMT Year 7/8 Maths Quiz Last Thursday night six enthusiastic maths students from Years 7 and 8 competed at the annual Queensland Association of Mathematics Teachers Quiz (QAMT). These students were chosen after they underwent a series of trials during their lunch breaks.
Cultural Awards Wednesday 19 October 6.30pm, MPH Cultural Awards is a major event in the Arts Calendar, where we showcase and celebrate the year we have had in the Arts as well as recognise the individual success of our students across the Performing and Visual Arts. Eligibility for Awards Below is the Criteria for Cultural Awards from Years 4-12. Essential Criteria for all levels: Active Participation in College cultural activities Bronze Award This is awarded to students who: • Have been involved in several (3-4) cultural groups/activities throughout the year OR • Passed Grade 5 or above in Music, Dance or Speech & Drama Exam OR • Are nominated for outstanding contribution to a College ensemble/activity Silver Award • Grade 5 or above in Music or Speech & Drama Exam + involvement in cultural groups/activities throughout the year OR • Major Award at Regional level (GC Drama Festival / Eisteddfod Championships etc) Gold Award • Representation at State level or equivalent in chosen discipline OR • Major Award (eg. Top of State in Speech & Drama Exam) How is Information Gathered? In the Junior School, we use our ensemble rolls to determine eligibility for an award. If your child is involved in activities that are not based at the College, this information must be emailed to priscillas@salc.qld.edu before the end of Term 3 to be considered. In the Middle/Senior School, students are invited to complete an Arts Survey and give to Miss Scott before the end of Week 9 to be considered for an award. This form can be found on Student Cafe, Parent Lounge, or by emailing Miss Scott directly at priscillas@salc.qld.edu Cilla Scott Head of Arts
Twenty five teams from a number of Gold Coast schools participated in five different sections. These sections were: Estimation, Fast Facts, Extended Problem Solving, General Knowledge and Individual Questions. The most stressful section being the ‘Fast Facts’ - 2 minutes to answer as many questions as possible, with their first answer the one that counts, in front of an audience. Both teams performed very well, with the boys team coming in a very respectful 10th Place. Well done everyone! Lisa Roper Middle School Teacher
LOTE News We are extremely proud of the St Andrews students who recently participated in the Modern Language Association Gold Coast Speech Competition. The purpose of the contest is to take on the challenge of memorising and delivering a speech in a foreign language, then answering questions in the target language about the speech. Years 10, 11 and 12 students must also write their own speeches. Preparing for this competition involves a great deal of practice and persistence and students are to be commended for their excellent efforts.
JAPANESE 2nd Place Year 7 Nina Hill Highly Commended Year 7 Logan Howarth Year 8 Bronte Good Year 8 Alexandra Bugeja Year 12 Paris McKay-Holley
Participants Year 8 Freya Sambain Year 9 Lauren Kattenhorn Year 9 Caitlin Gabriel
GERMAN Highly Commended Year 7 Elijah Friebel Year 7 Kiara Freeman Year 8 Alexandra Clark Year 8 Stephanie Clark Year 9 Laura Hayman Year 10 Joanna Loudon
Participants Year 7 Tyrone Wright Year 8 Tristan Marais Year 8 Rikki-Mae Stevens Year 9 Emma Mackenzie Year 10 Ben Allan Year 10 Holly Burnett
Over the past week, senior language students have had the opportunity to sit an Assessment of Language Competence, for which students will receive a nationally recognised Certicficate 1, 2 or 3 in German or Japanese. Comparative data on cohort performance against other schools is also provided and results will be available at the end of October. Rebekah Hill, Tara Bible & Konami Charlton LOTE Teaching Team
Sport News The old saying of “time flies when you are having fun” has surely applied to me in the short time I have been at St Andrews. It is hard to believe that I am about to pass on information that relates to Term 4. Touch Results Last Week five teams represented the College in the first round of the All School’s Touch tournament. This is a state wide competition which will be run in full the first Wednesday to Sunday of Term 4. It is extremely evident that our teams have made massive improvements largely made possible through the Touch Excellence program which runs on Thursday afternoons in place of AGCC. Our teams are now competing well with the more experienced schools. A huge thanks needs to be given to the staff who have given up endless time and energy to make this all happen for our students. Specifically, I would like to recognise and thank Mr Mark Hibbs, Mr Paul McGilveray, Mrs Leanne Pett, Mr James Nelson, as well as a past student Jordan McAllister for their devotion to this program. Three teams came away with either a win or draw with the other teams competing fiercely on the day: • • •
13 Boys won 6-0 against Benowa Open Mixed drew 5 all with St Michael’s 15 Girls won 1-0 against Elanora
Last Week three of our age groups played a friendly fixture against Miami High School. These games were followed by an attacking and defensive workshop focused on scoring and defending on the line. Reports from staff and students were extremely positive. This Thursday the other two age groups will do a similar program but with PBC High School. It is wonderful to be working in collaboration with other enthusiastic schools and staff to provide that vital match play experience.
Recreational Sport Recreational Sport is an opportunity for your child to engage in a range of lifestyle sports with a focus on non-competitive leisure style activities. All students have been emailed a survey which enables them to make their selection. This must be completed by the end of this week Friday 2 September. Some
sports, require a cost of up to $15 each week, such as surfing. However, a number of free activities are also available. All students have been asked to discuss their options with their parents before submitting their choice. If students have not submitted their survey by Friday they will be allocated an activity for the term. Our two Excellence Programs will also run during this time with students selected into these: • •
Netball Excellence Futsal Excellence
Sports Awards Next Term our College will celebrate the achievements of our amazing individual athletes and highly successful teams at a Sports Awards Breakfast. The breakfast will be held here at school on Wednesday 2 November from 7:30am-9am. In the Middle/Senior School, students are invited to complete a Sports Survey before the end of Week 9 to be considered for an award. This form can be found by clicking this LINK or by emailing Mrs Wood directly at libbyw@salc.qld.edu Libby Wood Secondary School Sports Coordinator
P & F News Trivia Night Thank you to everyone who came out and supported the 2016 P & F Olympic Trivia Night. It was a great success, raising $7,130. All of this money will go towards the J Block rebuild following the Anzac Day fire. Thank you to all the trivia teams, many of whom really got into the spirit of things and dressed up. Thank you to the team of people who helped in various roles on the night - from manning the door, to selling raffle tickets, to running games and those who ran a round of trivia. Thank you to Darrin, Debbie, Bronwyn, Kris and Wendy on the judging panel. A huge thank you to Jessica Russell who oversaw the planning and development of the whole event. Thank you also to Deb Glass and Amanda Ryan who assisted Jessica in this endeavour. Rebecca Leo was our MC and did a fabulous job. Thank you to the office staff heavily involved in the lead up to the night, in particular Kristen Gorry. Finally, a HUGE thank you to the businesses who generously donated items. Without their support, the night would not have been possible. The sponsors are listed in this Bulletin. Please take the time to look through them and support them if you are able.
District Sport News Outstanding Sporting Achievements St Andrews continues to have students producing incredible performances in sporting competitions and selection trials. Regional Track and Field We have had 13 students selected to represent St Andrews and the Hinterland District at the Regional Track and Field early in September. Our qualified athletes are; Satine Masiar (High Jump, Long Jump, 100m, 200m) Jack Read (800m, 1500m) Shelby Walter (400m, 800m, 1500m) Ethan Read (High Jump, 800m) Katie Hayward (1500m, 5k Race Walk) Kira Josephs (Javelin) Lili James (Long Jump) Jayden Sonter (Long Jump) Caitlin Wardrop (Long Jump) Madyson Cloherty (High Jump, Discus) Milla Jansen (800m) Will Atkinson (3000m) Mitchell Brace (Multi Event or Tetrathlon) We look forward to hearing their results. Andrew Manion PSPE Teacher Junior Sport Coordinator Hinterland District Sport Coordinator
It has been decided to run a community event in Term 4 on Friday 28 October on the Village Green. There will be numerous food stalls activities for the children and entertainment from students of the College. This community event will focus on the redevelopment of J Block. We are looking for a Symbolic Idea for the rebuild of J Block. Something that the College community can contribute to in a lasting tribute in this special time of the College’s redevelopment. Ideas can be sent to: jeffbowie71@hotmail.com Committee Member Profile: Nicole Ainger, Secretary I have a daughter in Junior School in Year 3, a son in Middle School in Year 8 and a son in Senior School in Year 10. I currently work in Palm Beach as a Wills and Estate and Property Lawyer. My husband works for the Gold Coast City Council. We live in Tallebudgera on one and half acres with several pets such as chickens, guinea pigs, dogs and a lizard. I love to walk, we go camping regularly and I run most days. We look forward to seeing you all at our next general meeting on Wednesday 7 September at 7.00pm held in the Cecile Ryan Centre.
Uniform Shop News Blazer Fittings for Year 9 Students Next year your child will require a College Blazer to be worn for school photos at the beginning of Term 1, and then daily as part of the formal winter uniform in Terms 2 and 3. Blazers (new and second hand) must be ordered from the Uniform Shop BY THE END OF THIS TERM. This is to ensure that the order can be placed on 30 September and the blazers will arrive in time for official school photos. NB: Orders for blazers placed after this date may incur a late fee as charged by the supplier. The Uniform Shop has sample blazers to try on and there are some new and second hand blazers available for immediate purchase. More second hand blazers are expected at the end of the year and requests for these will be taken on a first in basis. We encourage parents to accompany their child when ordering these blazers to ensure the correct fitting. Blazer sizes can be changed in January if necessary. Please ask staff for details. New Blazers: Girls $190-$195, Boys $195-$200 Second Hand Blazers: $100-$130 depending on quality A $50 deposit will be required when placing your order and you are welcome to use our Lay-by facility to make payments. Sharon McVay Uniform Shop Manager
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THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING US! WE RAISED $1150 TOWARDS JUNIOR SCHOOL LIBRARY FURNITURE & REPLACING MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS IN THE SENIOR SCHOOL!
Dates to Remember Saturday 3 Senior Music Evening, 6.30pm - The Basement Theatre – The Arts Centre, Gold Coast Sunday 4 Father’s Day Monday 5 Science and Literacy Week 5-9 September Year 7B & C Geography Excursion to Hinze Dam Tuesday 6 South Coast Sec Regional Athletics Track & Field 10 to 19 Years Wednesday 7 South Coast Sec Regional Athletics Track & Field 10 to 19 Years Readers Cup State Finals (selected students) QIEU Art Awards P & F Meeting, CRC – 7.00pm Thursday 8 Year 11 and Year 12 Exams Friday 9 National Literacy Day Year 11 and Year 12 Exams Years 7-12 Final Assembly QISSN Netball Team vs Visiting School from Singapore Saturday 10 Japanese Tour 10-25 September Sunday 11 Creative Generation Exhibition 11 September - 10 October (selected students) Monday 12 Year 11 and Year 12 Exams Tuesday 13 Year 11 and Year 12 Exams Touch Tournament Year 10 Visual Arts Excursion to Swell Sculpture Exhibition Wednesday 14 Year 11 and Year 12 Exams Thursday 15 Year 11 and Year 12 Exams Battle of the Bands Champion Basketball School of Qld Tournament 15-18 September (selected students) Last Day for Term 3 Saturday 17 LEOs Relay For Life 17 & 18 September
Fete Planning has begun for next year’s Fete. This is a great community event that relies on the help of volunteers. Jess Gisler will be convening the 2017 Fete. As with all of these big events, many hands make light work and are necessary to contribute to the overall success of the event, so we would love for you to get involved. Stay tuned for further information. Next year’s Fete will be held on Saturday 20 May 2017.
P & F Olympic Trivia Night SPONSORS “ We thank our sponsors for their generous donations & encourage you to support them” FURNITURE ‘N’ MORE, BURLEIGH & LABRADOR GLOBAL TRAVEL & CRUISE, TWEED HEADS COOPERS SWIM SCHOOL, BURLEIGH SPOT ON LAWN & GARDEN MAINTENANCE TUPPERWARE CONSULTANT (NURIT DIMANSTEIN) FLUXE ARCHITECTURE STUDIO, SURFERS PARADISE INFLATABLE WORLD, BURLEIGH RACV ROYAL PINES RESORT THE ARTS CENTRE GOLD COAST THREEWORLDS, BURLEIGH MCDONALDS THE FAIRIES BILLABONG LOOT @ ROBINA TOWN CENTRE THE KINESIOLOGY HUB, ELANORA GOLD COAST SUP, CURRUMBIN TROPICAL FRUIT WORLD EPIC SKATE, TWEED HEADS GOLD COAST ICELAND, BUNDALL MAD MEX, PACIFIC FAIR KIDZ N PLAY, ROBINA BIG PICTURE PEOPLE, ROBINA WET NOSES MOBILE VET CLINIC, BURLEIGH AMF BOWLING EARTH MARKETS, STOCKLAND BURLEIGH URBAN GROOVE, BURLEIGH GOLD COAST CANDLE COMPANY, BURLEIGH ROBINA FRESH DELI & FRUITS MERCEDES GOLD COAST JUPITERS GOLD COAST UNIPROMO BASKIN ROBBINS, COOLANGATTA THE GOOD GUYS, ROBINA ACKLAND ELECTRICAL THE COFFEE CLUB JAMES STREET, BURLEIGH MARCUS EDWARD, BURLEIGH HOME SWEET HOME, BURLEIGH I JUST LOVE THAT FABRIC, BURLEIGH CIGARETTES TOBACCO CIGARS, BURLEIGH DAN MURPHYS GUMNUT CAFE BAKERY, MUDGEERABA THE DOG & PARROT TAVERN, ROBINA PALM MEADOWS GOLF COURSE PANCAKES ON THE ROCKS DOMINOS PIZZA, ROBINA CHEMIST WAREHOUSE, BURLEIGH WATERS SUSHI AT REEDY CREEK SUSHI AT PALM BEACH AIR FACTORY TRAMPOLINE PARK, BURLEIGH SUPERCHEAP AUTO, ROBINA WOODBOX CAFÉ, WEST BURLEIGH THE PLANTATION HOUSE CAFÉ, WEST BURLEIGH MADISON JANE BOUTIQUE, WEST BURLEIGH GOOD TIME TRADER, BURLEIGH THE GREEN ROOM SALON, BURLEIGH BUNNINGS WAREHOUSE, BURLEIGH WATERS HELLENIKA RESTAURANT, NOBBY BEACH BCF, NERANG SPOTLIGHT, WEST BURLEIGH DOMINOS PIZZA, PALM BEACH FOZZIES GELATERIA DOLCE FOLLIA, BURLEIGH DOODLEBUGS INDOOR PLAY & PARTY CENTRE, MIAMI REBOUND LAND, ELANORA
PHJ SERVICES, BURLEIGH AMART SPORTS, BURLEIGH COPLICK’S TALLEBUDGERA GOLF COURSE BURLEIGH WEST GOLF DRIVING RANGE JAX TYRES, BURLEIGH CURRUMBIN WILDLIFE SANCTUARY THERMOMIX, GOLD COAST BRANCH GOLD COAST PET CENTRE, BURLEIGH PET BARN, WEST BURLEIGH REPCO, WEST BURLEIGH CITY BLOOMS FLORIST, STOCKLAND BURLEIGH GIDGEE EYES AUSTRALIA, TALLEBUDGERA VALLEY THINK COOLING TOTAL AIR CONDITIONING, ASHMORE CAMPING PLUS, BURLEIGH WEST KAISER CRAFT BEACON LIGHTING, BURLEIGH WAZEN JAPANESE, WEST BURLEIGH CLUB TALLE SURF CLUB, PALM BEACH DOUGHNUT TIME SUBWAY, TALLEBUDGERA XTEND BARRE, BURLEIGH CURRUMBIN RSL NEXTRA BURLEIGH TOWN NEWS, STOCKLAND BURLEIGH PUTT PUTT, MERMAID BEACH WAHOO’S FISH TACO, BURLEIGH KIDS PROMOTIONS ANACONDA, WEST BURLEIGH RACKLEY’S SWIMMING, BURLEIGH JEWELLERY BY KIM DESIGNS OSKARS ON BURLEIGH CALTEX STAR MART, WEST BURLEIGH FAT CHICKEN, WEST BURLEIGH INGWERSEN & LANSDOWN SOLICITORS, PALM BEACH BLUE MUSE BOUTIQUE, BURLEIGH GRILL’D, ROBINA KFC, ELANORA ROB’S BLOOMIN GARDENS THE ROCKS RESORT, CURRUMBIN BEACH TWIN TOWNS CLUBS & RESORTS BURLEIGH BREWING CO. ASSETFINDA, BURLEIGH DONUT KING, ROBINA DAVID FLEAY WILDLIFE PARK, BURLEIGH CHANNEL 10 PACIFIC OPTICS, BURLEIGH REID STREET KITCHEN DANIEL STUART FINE FOOD, SOUTHPORT TALLY VALLEY GOLF COURSE DRACULA’S CABARET RESTAURANT JFK WOODFIRE KITCHEN & BAR, WEST BURLEIGH TARGET NORWEX CONSULTANT (SHAVAUN BRAZEL) GELATO MESSINA, COOLANGATTA MORETON HIRE, GOLD COAST GOLD COAST SUNS FOOTBALL CLUB GOLD COAST TITANS BRISBANE BRONCOS INFINITY ATTRACTION, SURFERS PARADISE SCOOP GELATI, BURLEIGH VIRGIN AUSTRALIA AIRLINES SILVER THAI RESTAURANT, WEST BURLEIGH VAPIANO, SURFERS PARADISE