From the Dorms

Boarding news… And just like that, 9 weeks of Term 3 are done! I’d like to start by thanking everyone – our students gave 100% over these past few weeks, despite having all bases loaded, everyone rallied and got over the line. Thank you to all our parents for your continued support and open communication. And a special thanks to all our boarding staff for covering colleagues and doing extra hours this term. I hope everyone gets to enjoy some R & R while on school holidays, ready to return on 4 October for Term 4. Year 11 Leadership nominations… Our Year 11 students have just completed their leadership interviews and will now wait patiently for the results to be announced in Week 3 of Term 4. We wish them all the best and know that our school is in good hands for 2023.

Rugby 7s… The Rugby 7s teams trained hard in preparation for the Inter-School Carnival held on Tuesday in the last week of school. Well done to all who competed in a great afternoon and evening of sport. Football & Netball Season end… Both Netball and Football (Union & League) have wrapped up for the season. Our students gave 100% and did themselves proud regardless of wins on the board. I know you’ve heard me say this before, but the team spirit our students displayed this term was, as always, remarkable. Our students give everything and leave it all out on the court and field. Well done!

Tennis… Our tennis teams have just competed in the Inter-School Tennis Competition. Our students returned home with some great personal victories, placing All Souls St Gabriels School in 3rd position for the 2022 competition. True to form, our students did themselves proud. Congratulations Team ASSG! Tors Drive-In… Our Boarding Recreation & Activities Co-ordinator, Jess, recently organised another night out at the Tors Drive-In for girls boarding. From all accounts it was a great night out with a double movie viewing. The girls had fun despite the cold and the threat of rain. That’s a wrap for Term 3. I hope everyone has a well-deserved break. Travel safely and we’ll see you all soon, ready to tackle Term 4! Until then, take care.

Darren Guldbransen HEAD OF BOARDING

Alban highlights… Year 12 Senior Profile – Sally Frohloff How long have you been at ASSG? Since year 7, so six years. Something people may not know about you? I’m absolutely terrified of frogs & toads. What’s been your favourite All Souls St Gabriels moment - to date? Having every class with Jade Stoll. Who has been the greatest influence on your life? Mum and Dad. “When I grow up I want to be…” I want to go working for a year, then enrol to become a beautician. What would you never do, no matter what the price? Eat a whole tomato. What is your life motto? Never doubt your first instinct. You’re stranded on an island, what’s the one thing you’d want? My dog. And my sisters, so I don’t get bored. Favourite ASSG meal? Chicken Chilli Strips!

And now some thoughts from her friends, Jaimee & Reese. Sally’s nicknames? Sal-Dog, Frohloff, Ranga Favourite Memory with Sally? Making cheese toasties after school 24/7. Naughtiest thing Sally has ever done in boarding? We can’t say… but not doing her Prep. What have you learned from Sally? To be respectful and honest. To treat others how they treat you. What is Sally’s hidden talent? Singing and of course she’s got some mad footy skills. Where will Sally be in 10 years? First she’ll play hooker for the Maroons and then travel overseas. Then she’ll be a beautician. Sally’s favourite one-liners? “Who cares, just do it!” Becket highlights… Year 12 Senior Profile – Chloe Wolfenden How long have you been at ASSG? 6 years Something people may not know about you? I have my own business. What’s been your favourite All Souls St Gabriels moment, to date? Watching the Becket girls fall over hurdles each year! Who has been the greatest influence on your life? Ella-Beth Stretton. “When I grow up I want to be just like...” My mummy. What would you never do, no matter what the price? Get into a fight with Reese Wilkinson. What is your life motto? When nothing goes right, go left. You’re stranded on an island, what’s the one thing you’d want? My phone. Favourite food? Sushi.

And now some thoughts fromChloe’ s friend, EllaBeth Chloe’s nickname? Chlo Bo. Favourite Memory with Chloe? Pouring a bottle of milk over her when she was in the shower. Naughtiest thing Chloe has ever done in boarding? Best we keep it a secret ;) What have you learned from Chloe? How to procrastinate. What is Chloe’s best hidden talent? She’s really good at driving. Where will Chloe be in 10 years? Living with her parents… still… Chloe’s favourite oneliners? Lots of bad words… Chad highlights… Year 12 Senior Profile – Jo’Leah Yamashita How long have you been at ASSG? 4 years Something people may not know about you? I like diving and reading What’s been your favourite All Souls St Gabriels moment, to date? When seniors used to dress up and come up to the dining hall (toga night) Who has been the greatest influence on your life? My Mum and Grandparents Complete this sentence “When I grow up I want to be just like...” the people in the RAAF Base (security or dog handling) What would you never do, no matter what the price? Abandon my family. What is your life motto? Listen to your heart, not your head. You’re stranded on an island, what’s the one thing you’d want? A knife Favourite food? Strawberries

And now some thoughts from Jo’ Leah’ s friend, Rowena: Jo’Leah’s nickname? JoJo, DoDo, Kim, Leah Favourite Memory with Jo’Leah? Playing hide and seek (2019) Naughtiest thing Jo’Leah has ever done in boarding? Chasing people around the dorms What have you learned from Jo’Leah? The love of reading What is Jo’Leah’s best hidden talent? Drawing Where will Jo’Leah be in 10 years? Working at a RAAF Base Jo’Leah is and always has been the most quiet, easy-going, lovely, polite, well-behaved Chad girl. She never has put a foot wrong, never likes to put anyone out, yet she has the most beautiful presence and we will certainly miss her calm and caring nature. I wish her all the best in her future as she deserves everything she desires!

Alban House Vanessa Herring Senior Resident Becket House Jenny Cantle Senior Resident Chad House Alison Barnicoat Senior Resident

Ramsay highlights… Year 12 Senior Profile – Bryson Riversleigh How long have you been at ASSG? 2 years Something people might not know about you? I like to sleep a lot. What’s been your favourite ASSG moment to date? Playing cards in the dorm. Who has been your greatest influence in life? My Mum. “When I grow up I want to be just like….” My Uncle. What would you never do no matter the price? Be on Centrelink. What’s your life motto? Live life to the fullest. You’re stranded on an island what’s the one thing you’d want? A book. Favourite food? Curried sausages.

And now some thoughts from Nathan and Jalen… Bryson’s nickname? Bry Bry. Naughtiest thing Bryson has done in boarding? Playing cards after lights out. What have you learned from Bryson? Keep your mouth shut and observe everyone. What is Bryson’s hidden talent? Sleeping and running. Where will Bryson be in 10 years? Rainbow gateway. Bryson’s favourite one liners? Jurada. Feetham highlights… Term 3 is all over and so is official schooling for some of our Year 12s. The last exams were earlier this week and I know everyone is keen to get home and have some fun and wind down. I would like to thank the boys for a pretty good term and look forward to Term 4. The end of Term 3 means we start to say goodbye to the Year 12 students which is a little sad. They will come back next term for a few days but won't be fully living with us anymore. I would like to thank Riley Easton for doing an outstanding job as Feetham House Captain, and also Riley Hughes for always putting a smile on the faces of the Feetham boys. Best of luck guys. Riley Easton wanted to write a few words so I will hand over to him.

A word from the House Captain I arrived here back in 2017 as a Year 7 student and now I write this as my last word from the dorm, leaving as a Year 12 student and the Feetham House Captain. Being in the dorms with the boys is like living in a house with your brothers but instead of there being 2 or 3 of them there are 30, but amongst all the noise and small amount of chaos I think most of myself and the boys enjoyed each other's company. I have enjoyed leading the boys this year and a few highlights are winning the swimming and going away to Confro. I have to say it has been an enjoyable year and I am very grateful for the opportunity to be House Captain this year. Also good luck to the Year 11 lads that are going for leadership. I would like to thank all the boys in Feetham Dormitory and a big thank you to all the staff who have helped me out over the last 6 years.

Page highlights… Well, we find ourselves at the end of another hectic term, with everyone looking forward to the break. The boys have all done themselves proud especially with the amount of extracurricular activities participated in. This term has seen those new to boarding settle and find their place, while for our Seniors it has been a time to look to the future and the adventure that awaits them.

A special mention to Billo Wotton, who finished 4th in the Top Junior Try scorers for 2022 out of 423 players in the Townsville and District Junior Rugby League competition.

Billy Elliott has been selected in the U14 Brolgas Rugby Union Development Squad which will be travelling to Canberra to compete this school holidays.

Also, to Zai Hopkins who has qualified the fastest in North Queensland in both the 100m and 200m sprints, due to compete later in the year at the State Athletics Championships in Brisbane.

Finally I would like to wish everyone an enjoyable break and look forward to seeing you all when you return to finish what has been a year that seems to have flown by.

Riley Easton & Riley Hughes

Ramsay House Rhett Butler Senior Resident Feetham House Jake Diery Senior Resident Page House Paul Twine Senior Resident