From the Dorms

Welcome back! Term 4 is off to a flying start. Past Students Reunion Weekend… No sooner had we arrived back to school, and we had our annual Past Students Reunion weekend. It was great to see the familiar faces of past students, and for our students to meet some of their predecessors, and listen to their stories from their time in the dormitories. The Old Souls Boys and Gabes Girls seemed to be on winning streak all weekend as they versed the current students in Netball, Cricket and then mixed Touch. Obviously it had nothing to do with the self-appointed referee – scores were based purely on the experience, skill and speed of the Old Boys & Girls! On that note… thanks to all the students for their support and good sportsmanship throughout the weekend. Job well done everyone!

Yr 12 Seniors… With only 5 weeks of the term remaining, the reality of ‘the end of school’ is fast approaching for our Year 12 students. All our seniors are feeling a mix of emotions as they return to us this week to complete their final exams, attend various short courses on offer, prepare for their Graduation and finally celebrate with their Valedictory Dinner.

2023 Leaders… And while our Year 12s are busy wrapping things up, our Year 11s have received their leadership positions for next year. We’d like to congratulate everyone on their newly appointed roles for 2023. Well done to all of next year’s seniors. To the entire 2023 class, we wish you all the best as you embark on your final year with us. (Please see Mr Lee’s report for all student leadership results). Sport… Rugby 7s and Rugby 9s are still in progress. Our students did themselves proud last weekend, when they travelled to Townsville to compete with their teams. That’s everything for now, but if you have any concerns or questions please contact your dormitory supervisor. Until next time – take care.

Darren Guldbransen HEAD OF BOARDING

Alban highlights… Yr 12 Senior Profile – Meg Bailey How long have you been at All Souls St Gabriels? I started Year 7, so 6 years. Something people may not know about you? I only ever went to daycare once in my life and I cried the whole time. What’s been your favourite All Souls St Gabriels moment so far? Anytime with the Year 11s in our dorm. Who have been the greatest influence on your life? Mum & Dad 100% “When I grow up I want to be…” Rich! What would you never do, no matter what the price? Hold a cane-toad! If you had a motto, what would it be? Work hard, play even harder! You’re stranded on an island, what’s the one thing you’d want? Jimmy Stewart. Favourite ASSG meal? Cold meat wraps.

And now some thoughts from Meg’ s friends –Erin, Liv & Brandy: Meg's nickname: Meggles Favourite memory with Meg? Playing hide and seek with the seniors and we set off the door alarms! What have you learned from Meg? To be confident in big groups of people and to not care what others think about me. What is Meg’s hidden talent? Singing and dancing. Where will Meg be in 10 years? Managing a big property somewhere living her best life! Meg’s favourite one liners: "NO LAYLA!" and "I'm going home Wednesday lunchtime" ;) Becket highlights… Year 12 Senior Profile – Reese Wilkinson How long have you been at All Souls St Gabriels? 5 years. What would you never do, no matter what the price? Share my food. What is your life motto? YOLO. You’re stranded on an island, what’s the one thing you’d want? Food. Favourite food? Everything, Chicken Parmie! Something people may not know about you? I don’t like egg, at all!!! “When I grow up I want to be just like...” Elon Musk.

And now some thoughts from Reese’ s friend and sister, Erin Wilkinson: Reese’s nickname? Reesey Roo Favourite Memory with Reese? Going through her cupboard to see what’s mine. What have you learned from Reese? Not to take her clothes! What is Reese’s best hidden talent? She can eat a pizza in 10 seconds. Where will Reese be in 10 years? Finishing her 10-year apprenticeship with Dad. Reese’s favourite one-liners? “I could eat a Horse”. Chad highlights… Yr 12 Senior Profile – Bree Sexton How long have you been at All Souls St Gabriels? 4 years Something people may not know about you? I did ballet What’s been your favourite All Souls St Gabriels moment, to date? Being in dorms with Vasenai Who has been the greatest influence on your life? My Mum Complete this sentence “When I grow up I want to be just like...” Beth Dutton What would you never do, no matter what the price? Eat a pig’s eye You’re stranded on an island, what’s the one thing you’d want? Tyler G Favourite food? Chocolate Mud cake from Woollies

And now some thoughts from Bree’ s friend, Tyler: Bree’s nickname? Breeza Favourite Memory with Bree? Annoying her every day, and all the fun we had last year with Piper What have you learned from Bree? She has taught me how to be weird and embrace it What is Bree’s best hidden talent? Fighting, or wanting to fight anyone Bree’s favourite one-liners? Serious?? Where will Bree be in 10 years? She’ll be a ringer in Canada Bree has been a wonderful part of Chad dormitory. She is everything you would want in a House Captain and she will be extremely missed when she graduates. Best of luck with the rest of your life Breeza, you deserve everything life has to offer.

Alban House Vanessa Herring Senior Resident Becket House Sam Groves Senior Resident Chad House Alison Barnicoat Senior Resident

Ramsay highlights… It’s great to hear that all the boys have had a relaxing break these holidays and have returned in good spirits. We have had a slow start to the term with some of the Ramsay boys not returning until this week. Despite this, everyone has slotted straight back into the boarding routine. I would like to start with a reminder that this term is very important scholastically, not only for our seniors who are preparing to face the big wide world in only five short weeks, but for all the boys facing their end of year exams. If you feel your boys need some extra help or are struggling with the pressure, please let me know. We appreciate your support and endeavour to do the best for the boys and this is so much easier with your help. Last weekend we had our Annual Past Students Reunion. Another fantastic weekend for all involved and another fine example of the passion our past students have for this school. I was lucky to be in attendance on both days and chatted to a number of people, some of whom I hadn’t seen since I finished Year 12. It is always interesting listening to the changes in the School over the years, but more importantly, it is inspiring to know that after 101 years, someone can still be so attached to a small school in North Queensland. Thank you to everyone involved but in particular to the students who once again displayed fantastic School spirit and conducted themselves admirably. Once again if anyone has any concerns don’t hesitate to contact me. Feetham highlights… Welcome back guys and I hope everyone had a great holiday. It wouldn’t be a first week back without at least one boy staying home for an extra few days because of an injury, but for once it wasn’t you Jack Wharton. It seems Brodie Clark and Beau Easton have decided to take over.

Even though it’s only been two weeks it feels like 8! We had the Past Students Reunion on the first weekend back, and footy games plus presentations for sports that have been played throughout the year. I would like to say congratulations to a few of the boys on their Bulls and Miners season. To Xavier Lord for ‘Best and Fairest’ - Under 14s and Clancy Stretton for getting The Most Improved Under 16s –congratulations boys! I would also like to point out a few boys that didn’t receive an award but have improved so much, and they are Cameron Dart, for playing his first year of Under 15s Miners and to Darren Collier, for going to Under 14s Bulls and giving it a go – well done boys. This week we also found out who our Year 12 leaders will be for next year, and it gives me great pride to announce that Feetham Dormitory has 4 seniors elected to leadership roles for 2023. They are Kadyn Flanagan (School Vice-Captain), Mitchell Fox (Chapel Prefect), Bryce Cowan (Feetham House Captain), and Bailey Cowan (Prefect). Well done guys and well deserved. Finally guys, I would just like to say a big ‘thank you’ to all the students for what was an outstanding Old boys and Old girls Reunion. Page highlights… Yr 12 Senior Profile – Owen Elliott How long have you been at All Souls St Gabriels? 6 years. Something people may not know about you? I own over 30 cats. What’s been your favourite ASSG moment, to date? Playing Confraternity Football and footy in the rain on Mattingley Oval. Who had been the greatest influence in your life? My two older brothers. “When I grow up I want to be just like…..” Matt Wright. What would you never do, no matter the price? Work a 9-5 job. What is your life motto? ‘Hard as steel and soft as flour’. You’re stranded on an island, what’s the one thing you’d want? A comfy bed. Favourite food? Caramel tart.

And now some thoughts from Owen’ s friend, Ned Elliott: Owen’s nickname? Doon/Sid Favourite memory with Owen? Staying up late and watching the Dictator What have you learned from Owen? To appreciate books. What is Owen’s best hidden talent? Sleeping and sucking his thumb. Where will Owen be in 10 years? In God’s country (Winton). Owen’s favourite one liners? “Godzilla” and “Ned did it”.

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