From the Dorms

As the second last edition of the Phoenix Rising goes to print, we find ourselves looking at the last 2 weeks of school for the year. We’ve seen many changes in the past fortnight, including our Year 12s having completed their final exams, and subtle shifts as our Year 11s take on more responsibility getting ready for Year 12. Everyone is now in the middle of their final exam block and our boarders are starting to pack up for the end of term. As always, life in boarding has been a hive of activity. In Week 4, all our dormitories accommodated new boarders for 2023, during Orientation Week. It was a great opportunity to meet all the new students, and for them to start familiarising themselves with our campus and school community. I’d like to say thank you to all our students for making them feel welcome and helping them settle for their three day stay. As well, thank you to our Year 11s –you did an outstanding job as Year 7 buddy partners, creating relationships that will serve as a solid foundation moving forward next year. The buddy system has proven time and again to really help the younger students in those first few weeks of Year 7 - it’s great for them to have a familiar face on arrival, and a seasoned friend to turn to when homesickness sets in. Feetham House hosted the 2022 traditional All Souls Day Chapel Service and Green Dinner in remembrance of the Green Family. This occasion is a testament of how respectful and dedicated our students are to our School and its heritage. Students, staff and other special guests got the opportunity to share a meal together, while enjoying a heartfelt speech from our guest speaker, Mr Shane Meteyard who is an ‘old boy’ and School Board member. We were also entertained by Taryn Woodard and Bella Keough as they took to the stage to perform their favourite songs. Once again, it was great to see everyone mingle and enjoy this commemorative day. Over the past 2 weeks our students have participated in a Volleyball Gala night hosted by Blackheath and Thornburgh College and a 3 on 3 Basketball night which was held here at All Souls St Gabriels School. It was great to see so much involvement from all the schools in Charters Towers. We played in rounds against Columba Catholic College, Blackheath and Thornburgh College and Charters Towers State High School. Well done to everyone who organised, played, or just participated by spectating. Our School Horse and Cattle Clubs held their annual awards night recently. As we say goodbye and good luck to our 2022 Rural Prefect Luke Stevens, we say congratulations to our 2023 Rural Prefect, Emily Gale. Our agricultural interests, including Horse and Cattle Clubs, are a great way for all our rural kids to stay connected with, and build on what they know and love. Congratulations to all the students who received milestone awards and certificates of achievement. For all the results from the awards night, please refer to the Rural Report in this newsletter. 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

Board Shorts A large majority of our members attended in person or via Zoom for this meeting. Members of the Board spoke about the passing of the following members of our community: Alexandros (Lex) Kanakis – past student – Feetham House in 1948; a strong businessman in the Ingham region Glenn Graham Johnstone – details not available at time of printing A moment of silence was shared as a mark of respect. Board members were very appreciative of the efforts of the Senior Leadership Team for the Non-State Schools Accreditation Board (NSSAB) Cyclical Review document. The report has been accepted by NSSAB. Our committees (Finance; Building & Grounds; Marketing & Promotions; and Governance) presented reports and discussed various points associated with continuing items and projects for 2022 and planning for 2023.

Student Accident Insurance The School pays an insurance premium for Student Accident Protection. This cover is available throughout the year, however is limited to School activities and/or official organised activities of the School. The benefits under the policy are limited and are listed in the annual brochure which is available from the Finance Department. If you wish to make a claim or for further information, please contact the Finance Department finance@allsouls.qld.edu.au or 07 4787 1433.

Alban highlights… There’s a lot to be said for a Dormitory Supervisor having the support of their Year 12 seniors in boarding, and I have been so grateful for the back-up of my senior girls over the past year. So, to Meg Bailey, Amelia Wearing, Sally Frohloff, Sienna Johnson and Hayley Powell, THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart. I will miss you, but I wish you all the very best that life has to offer!

I’d like to give a big ‘shout out’ to all our football girls. Olivia Haines, Layne Edgerton, Erin Blennerhassett, Brandy Corlis, Hannah Jenkins, Kayla Pedersen and Ellie Woods. These girls have had a stellar season in both Union and Touch Football codes. They gave everything they had and left it all out on the field every time. The U18s Bullettes had a fantastic season, making it to the Grand Finals and only losing out to North Ward by one point. Olivia Haines took out ‘Best & Fairest’ for the match, while Erin Blennerhassett took out ‘Most Consistent Back’. These girls also backed it up and played the Rugby 9s and 7s competitions as well. Rugby 9s was played for schools and the girls did themselves proud, while the Townsville Rugby 7s Festival saw our girls win 3 of 4 games, and taking out the Grand Final match. Congratulations girls! We’re so proud of your efforts. A special mention goes to Olivia Haines and Layne Edgerton who were also invited to join the trials training squad for the Townsville & District Mendi Blackhawks Rugby League, in hope of being scouted to join the team! Well done girls –such a wonderful opportunity! Becket highlights… Wow how time flies. This term has gone so quickly and it’s now getting to the last couple of weeks where everyone has exams and assignments due, and the pressure has kicked up a few notches. I would like to say a huge thank you to the Seniors that I have had the pleasure to work with throughout the year, but especially this last term when I took over from Jenny. They certainly made the transition that much smoother for us all and will be missed by everyone in our Dormitory, I am so glad I got to know you all this year. I would also like to take a moment to wish all the Year 12 class the very best for their future. I’m sure you’re all going to do amazing things. There have been lots of activities in the last few weeks. We have had new Student Orientation which was a lovely opportunity to meet all the new boarders and parents that will be joining us next year. We have also celebrated Green Dinner and then our Year 10, 11 and 12 boarders got to go shopping and visit the Barra Fun Park in Townsville, which I can report was a huge hit and everyone had a great time! Even if some of the laughs were at my expense, it

was a great day!

I’d like to give a big ‘shout out’ to both Annabel Ruyg, for being appointed Vice School Captain next year, and to Brooke Struckel for her Becket House Captain appointment. I’m very proud of you both and your achievements. Chad highlights… Yr 12 Senior Profile – Matanie Pompey How long have you been at ASSG? 5 years Something people may not know about you? I can be nice. What’s been your favourite ASSG moment, to date? Dinner with Tamzin, Jaclyn, Rheannon and Daniel. Who has been the greatest influence on your life? Sister Bindi & Terri, Alison. Complete this sentence “When I grow up I want to be just like Elon Musk! What would you never do, no matter what the price? Public Speaking. What is your life motto? No, Just No. You’re stranded on an island, what’s the one thing you’d want? A Butcher Shop. Favourite food? Turkish Delight and Lamb.

And now some thoughts from Matanie’ s friends, Jaclyn & Hannah: Matanie’s nickname? Tarni. Favourite Memory with Matanie? Having a yarn and watching movies late at night. What have you learned from Matanie? How not to clean your bay (she never cleans hers!) What is Matanie’s best hidden talent? Finding out information. Where will Matanie be in 10 years? Married to a rich man and still watching Beauty & the Beast once a day.

Matanie will be missed in Chad Dormitory. She has blossomed into a wonderful young woman and we look forward to hearing where life takes her. Grab life with both hands Matanie and keep true to yourself!

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

Ramsay highlights… The end of the year is upon us! The final few weeks of school followed a similar trend to the rest of the year with a hectic schedule. Our Year 12 boys have left us now and it’s time for the Year 11s to step up and take on their senior leadership roles.

We have a fantastic group of seniors for next year with three of our boys receiving prefect positions - James Scott (House Captain), Darcy Frost (Academic Prefect) and Jalen Barry (Prefect). These boys along with our other three seniors will carry on the great culture that we have cultivated over the years.

All the boys have had a fantastic year in Ramsay this year with only a few hiccups along the way. They are all looking forward to the holidays so I hope you don’t work them too hard over the Christmas break. Thank you to all the parents again this year, your support has been much appreciated.

I would also like to say thank you to all my boys for making this year so memorable, and for putting your trust and confidence in me. It has been a pleasure to have these boys in my care and I am confident we are heading in the right direction for the coming year. Feetham highlights… Over the last few weeks it has been pretty quiet and chilled in the Dormitory. We had a few boys scrambling to get some study done at the last minute but apart from that you can see that everyone is ready for a break. The message in Feetham at the moment is, ‘stay on top of your work, we are nearly there’. I would like to thank both the Rileys (that is our Year 12s Riley Easton and Riley Hughes) for all they have done here in Feetham Dormitory, and also for what they have done around the School - best of luck to you both. We had a little pool competition last week in Feetham and well, I would like to be able to write that I had won it, but the glory belongs to Jack Wolfenden who beat me with one very lucky shot. To be fair, he only had to play one game, after I had beaten the other 30 kids before him. We also had a couple of break -up parties for Miners, and both Linton boys walked away with a trophy for having outstanding seasons for their age groups. Travis Hughes and Hayden Macor also walked away with a trophy each. A lot of the boys have been getting up and heading up to the gym in the morning to try and get a little bigger and stronger, and some just like the way they look after getting a pump on. Finally boys, we’re nearly there so let’s finish the year off strong. Page highlights… Year 12 Senior Profile - Phillip Gale How long have you been at ASSG? 2 years. Something people may not know about you? I love horses. What’s been your favourite ASSG moment, to date? First cricket. Who has been the greatest influence in your life? Dad and Mum. What is your life motto? Go big or go home. You’re stranded on an island, what’s the one thing you’d want? A boat

The Page Serving Team recently volunteered to serve at the 130th Anniversary of St James Cathedral, Townsville.

Ramsay House Rhett Butler Senior Resident Feetham House Jake Diery Senior Resident Page House Davin Marshall Relief Supervisor