The Dragon | Edition Six | 5 May 2023

Edition Six 5 MAY 2023

THE DRAGON FORTNIGHTLY NEWS AND EVENTS FOR ST GEORGE’S PARENTS

From the Principal Tina Campbell

Our patronal festival celebrating St George’s Day saw us come together as a whole school to focus on the concept and value of service within our lives. There are many definitions of the word ‘service’. Service in its simplest of forms is an act of humility that places others before oneself, it is the act of giving value to someone through having their best interest in mind. True service is done without complaint or criticism, true service brings joy and touches other people’s lives and hearts, true service can change lives for the better and true service positively affects both the receiver of the act of service as well as the person carrying out an act of service – it is most definitely a win win scenario.

Being of service is not only about what you do however, but also about how you do it.

Service is both attitude and action – allowing someone in the queue to be served before you, smiling at the person selling ‘Big Issue’ in the city, buying a ‘Pay it Forward’ coffee when getting your Chai Latte from Game City or offering to help someone with their hands full. These gestures of service to others may well be small, but each one will send a ripple of kindness into the universe and often help to make someone else’s day brighter.

To live a legendary life and to be successful, it is important to balance all aspects of one’s life and being of service is a big part of finding that right balance. This is one of the reasons that we include service-learning activities and reflections as part of our St George’s Day celebrations – it is what we are and who we want to be here at St George’s Anglican Grammar School. When we act in service to others, we make a difference to their lives, and I challenge us all to strive to be of service to others as we go about our daily lives throughout this term.

Mother Theresa acknowledges this importance of a mindset of giving service to others in her quote:

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St George’s Day culminated with a whole school Eucharist Service held at St George’s Cathedral with the support of The Right Reverend Kate Wilmot, Assistant Bishop of the Diocese of Perth.

The service was full of smiles as we considered the traditional story of St George and his slaying of the ferocious fire breathing dragon.

It is indeed the classic mythical fairy tale of good versus evil and clearly depicts the choices that we all need to make in speaking out against our own metaphorical dragons and the many injustices that we each might face or are witness to in today’s modern world.

By doing so, we demonstrate the bravery of St George and stand up for what is right – just as our school prayer references as we say it together each week.

We also recognised the prestigious Spirit of St George Awards presented annually to a junior and senior years student who consistently upholds and exemplifies the Schools ethos and values, actively seeking to live with Wisdom, Grace and Service. I am thrilled that the 2023 Spirit of St George Awards recipients were Tom Sweeney (Year 12) and Anouk Potter (Year 9) – two extremely humble and worthy recipients whose names will now be added to our Honour Boards on the ground floor.

As we commence Term Two, I encourage us all to seek to find ways to be of service to others, be they big or small. By looking outward and basing our lives on service we are likely to live happier, wealthier, and more purposeful lives grounded in the principals of kindness, gratitude, and humility.

The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others. — Mahatma Gandhi Yours in service, Mrs Tina Campbell Principal

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School Operations Shannon Allen

What a fantastic start we have had to Term 2! Such beautiful weather with the emerging autumnal colours of winter throughout the city a sight to behold. Please note the reminders below to ensure the term runs smoothly.

Uniform All students are reminded of the uniform expectations of winter uniform in Term 2 and 3.

• Blazer is to be worn to and from school, and is required each Monday for Chapel at the Cathedral • Full winter uniforms, either uniform A or B, including ties • School socks or tights are to be worn • PE uniform can be worn to school if PE class occurs in Period 1 or 2 • PE uniform can be worn home if PE class occurs in Period 5 or 6 • PE uniform is not to be worn at any other time, except with the express permission of a member of the Senior Executive Team.

• Clean and polished leather shoe • Neat and tidy haircut

Co-Curricular This week saw the re-commencement of Co-Curricular activities for Term 2. We are pleased to be able to offer such a broad array of truly diverse range of clubs for our students to enjoy.

• Co-Curricular activities run from Week 2 to Week 8 of each term • If a student is absent for the whole school day, we will assume that they will also be absent for their Co-Curricular activity • If a student is at school but unable to make it to their CoCurricular activity, please notify student reception at studentreception@stgeorges.wa.edu.au Homework Help is a very important co-curricular option for many students. Whilst this is an activity that they can sign up for as part of their co-curricular load and attend each week, it can also be attended on an ad hoc basis for any students in need of academic support and/or guidance. Students are encouraged to make use of Homework Help, especially in the lead up to assessments and examinations, as there are specialist teachers available to help at the point of need. It is also a safe and quiet place for students to begin their homework tasks immediately after school. I look forward to seeing Homework Help buzzing with energy for the whole of Term Two.

Coming up this fortnight

Classroom Cleanliness Students are reminded that all members of the school community are responsible for keeping our classrooms and common areas tidy. The graphic below is a gentle reminder of the checks each student should make prior to leaving a class. By working together we can make sure our school is a tidy and vibrant place for everyone to learn and grow.

9 May

Science and Engineering Challenge

10 May

Anglicare Advocacy Masterclass

11 May

Years 8-11 Parent Teacher Meetings

12 May

Student Free Dress Day

12 May`

Year 13/14 Breakfast

16 May

May Musical Mayhem Concert

17 May

IDAHOBIT Day

18 May

Lincoln Parent Sundowner

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Chaplain’s Corner THIS TERM WE ARE TALKING ‘RESILIENCE’!

Welcome to yet another exciting term, already in Week Two! At this pace, both teachers and students can easily get overwhelmed.

Therefore, and appropriately so, our School Theme this term is RESILIENCE, from the letter ‘R’ of the overall Year theme: Let’s G.R.O.W. Together. Chapel will play a central role in empowering both teachers and students on how to withstand pressure. This term we began our ‘Belief and Values’ classes by focusing on our Anglican Identity. This will mean a focus on those common things that hold us together as Anglicans despite our diversity across the globe, with some identifying themselves as Anglo-Catholics, others as Evangelicals, and still others simply as Broad Church Anglicans.

We focused on two things which have a bearing on how we would like to see our chapel services progress from this term onwards; these are FAITH and WORSHIP. Our FAITH in Jesus Christ sustains us in times of crises, while WORSHIP is an expression of that FAITH. Thus, RESILIENCE is not an alien concept to Anglicans. It is just another way of describing our FAITH when faced with difficulties or challenges. St. Paul in his letter to the Romans [Chapter 8] asks: “If God is for us, who can be against us?” He assures us that God loves us so much that he did not spare even his own Son on the Cross,

and that nothing can separate us from God’s love. Through Jesus Christ we are more than conquerors! This is the message I will be buttressing in chapel this term as I encourage students to hold on and keep doing the right things.

That is what RESILIENCE is—keeping the right attitude in all situations, good or bad, while believing that ‘all will work for our good in the end.’

Father Gift

Pastoral Focus Hilton Hardman

3 Things Every Parent with an Anxious Child Should Try 2. Teach Your Child to Be a Thought Detective

Anxiety in schools is nothing new, but in recent years it has been on the rise, impacting many students. While reading up on anxiety, I found an article by Renee Jain, who designs Anxiety Relief Programs for students.

The best remedy for distorted thinking is not positive thinking; it’s accurate thinking. Try a method we call the 3Cs: • Catch your thoughts: Imagine every thought you have floats above your head in a bubble (like what you see in comic strips).

Now, catch one of the worried thoughts like “No one at school likes me.”

• Collect evidence: Next, collect evidence to support or negate this thought. Teach your child not to make judgments about what to worry about based only on feelings. Feelings are not facts. (Supporting evidence: “I had a hard time finding someone to sit with at lunch yesterday.” Negating evidence: “Sherry and I do homework together--she’s a friend of mine.”

• Challenge your thoughts: The best (and most entertaining) way to do this is to teach your children to have a debate within themselves.

What I took away from this article was that while there is no onesize-fits-all solution for anxiety, there are a plethora of great research-based techniques that can help manage it, many of which are simple to learn.

Renee created an anxiety relief program for kids called GoZen. Here are seven ideas straight from GoZen that parents of anxious children can try right away: 1. Highlight Why Worrying is Good

Remember, anxiety is tough enough without a child believing that something is wrong with me. Many kids even develop anxiety about having anxiety. Teach your kids that worrying does have a purpose.

3. Help Them Work Through a Checklist

Why not create a checklist, so they have a step-by-step method to calm down? What do you want them to do when they first feel anxiety coming on? If breathing helps them, then the first step is to pause and breathe. Next, they can evaluate the situation. In the end, you can create a hard copy checklist for your child to refer to when they feel anxious.

Worry is a protection mechanism. Worry rings an alarm in our system and helps us survive danger. Teach your kids that worry is perfectly normal, it can help protect us, and everyone experiences it from time to time. Sometimes our system sets off false alarms, but this type of worry (anxiety) can be put in check with some simple techniques.

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Curriculum Update

As we incorporate AI into our daily practices, our staff have undergone training in the ethical and responsible use of Artificial Intelligence.

Term Two Assessment Schedule (Year 7-12)

• We are committed to: Privacy: Ensuring AI tools adhere to privacy regulations, safeguarding the school community.

• Transparency: Providing clear explanations and sharing information on AI tools used in education.

• Accountability: Taking responsibility for AI outcomes and expecting ethical use by staff and students.

• Fairness and non-discrimination: Promoting equality and inclusivity with AI tools accessible to all community members.

• Safety and security: Ensuring AI tools do not compromise the safety and security of the school community.

• Environmental sustainability: Selecting AI tools that align with our commitment to minimise environmental impact.

• Digital literacy and AI education: Integrating AI into the curriculum to enhance digital literacy and prepare students for an AI-driven world.

Anthony Bochrinis

To assist your child in planning for our upcoming Term 2 assessments, please find below our assessment schedules - a handy reference for you to hang up on your fridge!

Year 7 Assessment Schedule Year 8 Assessment Schedule Year 9 Assessment Schedule Year 10 Assessment Schedule Year 11 Assessment Schedule Year 12 Assessment Schedule

Semester one Examination (Year11/12 ATAR) As Semester One Exams for Year 11 and Year 12 ATAR students approach, it is crucial for them to make the most of their study time in preparation for these important assessments. On April 26, our Elevate Education partners held a seminar for these students, emphasizing that simply taking notes is not enough for efficient exam preparation and optimal results.

We encourage students to view advanced AI tools, like Chat GPT, as a “study buddy” or a “writing calculator” to improve their study habits and academic performance. Students can maximise the benefits of AI tools by using the following recommended prompts, either at home or school:

Students should divide their study time equally among three main activities:

1. [insert question or paragraph from a textbook or website]: Rewrite this so that a 5-year-old would understand it.

• Allocate one-third of your time to writing and organising notes.

• Use another third of your time for memorising the notes, utilising methods such as flashcards, reading aloud, repetitive handwriting or even recording and listening to your notes.

• Dedicate the final third of your time to practicing questions, provided by the student’s teacher. This includes completing timed questions and using marking keys for self-assessment and improvement.

2. Give this response to the question a mark out of [total marks] using the marking key. Question: [insert question] Marking key: [insert marking key, breaking down each criterion into marks] Response: [insert response to be marked].

3. Provide an outline of constructive feedback to the following response on the question [insert question]. Give an outline of feedback on the following areas: level of complexity, correctness of grammar, clarity of response, correctness of information, and strength of argument. [copy and paste job response].

Remote Parent Teacher interview (Year 8-11) On Thursday 11 May (4pm - 8pm), we will be hosting our second opportunity for Year 8-11 Parent Teacher interviews. These interviews will be conducted in an online format via Microsoft Teams. This will allow you to meet with your child’s teachers from any remote location if you prefer this as an alternative to meeting teachers face-to-face.

4. Provide a study outline of the topic [topic]. eg. Expand on point [X] by providing a detailed summary of significant terms with definitions and statistics. Write this in 10 full sentences.

5. Provide a SWOT analysis of the topic [topic] in a table format.

Booking invites for this second round of interviews have been sent to you via email.

6. Create an easy-to-remember mnemonic for [insert information to be memorised].

If you missed out on seeing a teacher during our Face to Face meetings this week, please do book an online appointment to discuss your child’s progress thus far this year.

7. Summarise these syllabus dot points to create a study guide for my upcoming test or exam [copy and paste SCSA syllabus for your subject].

Use of Artificial Intelligence (eg.Chat GPT) at St George’s

To learn more about the use of Artificial Intelligence at St George’s, you are encouraged to read our AI policy.

Following the recent update to Chat GPT’s terms and conditions, which now permits students above 13 years of age to access the software, we will be gradually integrating it into our classrooms here at St George’s.

Next week, students in Years 9-12 will receive consent forms for their families to authorise the in-class use of this software.

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Heads of Year Reports Year 7 and 8 Welcome back to Term Two. I trust that our Year 7 and 8 students enjoyed their Easter holiday break, took the time to rest and recharge, and returned ready to engage with their learning in Term 2.

Year 7 students spent time during Extended PCG this week creating and recording SMART goals for Term 2. They are encouraged to share these with their families and to keep checking in and measuring their progress towards achieving these goals as the term unfolds.

During Extended PCG this week, Year 8 students were fortunate to have a Guest Presenter from Anglicare.

They spoke on the issue of homelessness and covered what is homelessness, types of homelessness, why it happens and what we can do as individuals to provide support. The students are to be commended for demonstrating active and respectful listening throughout the presentation. On Wednesday evening Year 8 students joined their teachers and parents for parent-teacher interviews where Academic progress was the topic of conversation.

Thank you to the families who made time to come in and participate in these valuable meetings.

There is always a lot going on at St George’s and the past fortnight has been no different. We enjoyed a lovely St George’s Day Service at the Cathedral, Co-Curricular clubs and Park Play have recommenced this week, the Cross Country was run and won on Thursday and many of our 7’s and 8’s are involved in the Interhouse Performing Arts Festival to be held this evening.

Wishing the Year 7 and 8 students a positive term.

Ms Taryn Sephton Head of Year 7 and 8

Year 9 and 10 Welcome back everybody, and a big welcome to those parents and guardians joining us this term, I hope you have all enjoyed a wonderful Easter break! We have gone straight into Term Two with smiles and positivity from the students and it has been so lovely to see. We started the term with some disappointing news of our Year 9 camp having to be postponed due to urgent accommodation issues on the allocated campsite – something that was beyond our control. I am now busily in the process for finding another camp for the Year 9s later in the year and will be in touch as soon as a new camp date and venue have been confirmed.

I would like to reassure you that Year 9s will indeed have a camp experience this year.

I encourage the Year 9s and 10s to be challenging themselves this term and setting their own goals and aspirations for the term ahead.

As always my door is open for students to come and see me at anytime on Level 2.

Miss Katie Wilkinson Head of Year 9 and 10

Year 11 and 12 With examinations and ESTs approaching quickly, it is very important that the senior school students have an action plan to help them prepare and maximise their results to ensure that they reach their potential.

Through The Dragon I will be sharing some helpful tips every fortnight to guide them through what can sometimes be a stressful time.

performance. Keeping your body and brain fuelled with nutritiondense foods such as fish, nuts, seeds and berries will help provide sustained energy which will help improve concentration and memory. As appealing as sugar is, it is short-lived and you will begin to feel the crash after about an hour. When you eat a healthy diet with a wide variety of fruit and vegetables in that diet, you actually perform better in the classroom. You’regoing to have better stamina with your work, and at the end of the day, it means you’ll get better learning results which will impact you in the long term.

Tip One - Snack on food that will help improve your study habits and memory. It may be tempting to go straight to chocolates, sugar, and junk food because they provide us with comfort during stressful times. Research suggests that eating a healthy and nutritious diet can improve mental health, enhance cognitive skills like concentration and memory and improve academic

I wish our Year 11 and 12 students happy eating as they commence Term Two. Mr Peter Quan Head of Year 11 and 12 (Acting) 6

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The habits that students develop during this time will shape their approach to learning for years to come. By studying consistently and developing effective study skills, students will be better equipped to tackle the rigours of university-level coursework.

In addition, good grades in Years 11 and 12 can open doors to a range of opportunities in the future. A strong academic record can be a valuable asset when applying for university scholarships, internships and job opportunities. Moreover, some universities offer early entry programs for students who achieve excellent results in their final year of high school, giving them a head start on their university studies. Additionally, strong academic records indicate to employers that you have good time management and organisational skills. By prioritising studies and developing good study habits, students can develop a sense of discipline and responsibility that will serve them throughout their lives.

As students’ progress through high school, the pressure to succeed becomes increasingly intense. Nowhere is this more evident than in Years 11 and 12, where the stakes are higher than ever before.

The final two years of high school can be a challenging time for many students, but the rewards for those who study hard and achieve good grades can be enormous.

If you need help in planning your studies, my door is always open!

Mrs Sharan Tagore

First and foremost, studying for exams in Year 11 and 12 is important because it sets the foundation for academic success in university.

APEx, Careers and Curriculum Coordinator

This week we had a new collection of Barrrington Stoke books for dyslexic and reluctant readers arrive on our shelves. This publisher specialises in providing books in order that every child may discover the joy of reading. As we work to improve literacy in the school, these books will be very important. We have been able to purchase these specialist books thanks to a generous grant from the Anglican Schools Commission.

The Library is now hosting Lego Club, Book Club and a Crime Fiction Club. Lego Club is full, but the two book clubs have places for newcomers.

Homework Club also runs in the Library on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday with specialist teachers available to help students in all curriculum areas. Please do come and join in the fellowship of learners in the library on these nights.

Did you know …

• that black text on white paper can hurt sensitive eyes, while offwhite paper helps?

• that careful spacing between letters and lines can help new and struggling readers?

• that justified text can mean readers get lost on the page?

• that many young readers feel more confident about opening a book if it has clear, manageable chapters to give natural ‘rest’ breaks?

• that illustration can help to carry the story forward and help struggling readers if they lose their place?

• that research has shown boys prefer books of 100 pages or under?

Our series of informative eboard slides now includes a series on Endangered Species. With the destruction of habitats through climate change and deforestation, many iconic species, large and small, face extinction. Australia has the highest rate of mammal extinction in the world. Our West Australian numbat is facing extinction if habitat continues to be lost and feral animals are not controlled.

Together, let us read.

Dr Annette Pedersen Library Services Coordinator

Source: https://www.barringtonstoke.co.uk/dyslexic-reluctant-readers/

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GANDHI HOUSE

LINCOLN HOUSE

I am thrilled to share the success of our recent Colour Run and Mr. Quan’s efforts in planning the event. Last term, our students came together to raise $1700 for those affected by the Turkey-Syria earthquake that occurred earlier this year. This is a testament to the compassion and generosity of our students, and I am incredibly proud of their efforts. Thank you

This week has been an extremely busy one for Interhouse events, with the Cross Country happening on Thursday in the beautiful setting of Kings Park and the Interhouse Preforming Arts Festival happening tonight at the Perth Town Hall.

We had two big events this week: the Interhouse Cross Country on Thursday, 4 May and, if you are reading this upon release, the Interhouse Performing Arts Festival tonight, Friday 5 May. These events are the perfect opportunity for our students to showcase their skills and, for Gandhi House, our renown competitive spirit. With a huge surge in house points up for grabs, I am confident that Gandhi House will come out on top!

Let’s hope so – Go Gandhi It is wonderful to see the sea of red participating in these events and showing their support for Gandhi House. I look forward to seeing the continued support of all the passionate parents of our House tonight – please come dressed to support our Gandhi Champions!

Mr Alex Hanssen Head of Gandhi House (Acting)

It was a day with lovely weather on Thursday and it was terrific to see our students in their House shirts running the course and supporting the House.

Everyone who participated gained points for the House – let the best House win!

I would also like to extend a huge thank you to all our students participating in the Theatre-Challenge and Dance Competition tonight. The amount of time and dedication to the event has been commendable and I am so thankful for all the help and support. Our newly formatted Performing Arts Festival with a new overall cup will be a much fought after and highly prized event.

Lastly, on Thursday 18 May, we will be hosting our first annual Lincoln House Parent Sundowner here at the school.

More information regarding the event will come out shortly, so please keep an eye on your in box for invitations and RSVP details.

I hope to see many of our families in attendance – dressed in yellow of course!

Mr Vincent Lim Head of Lincoln House

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MANDELA HOUSE Welcome to Term 2!

Last term was the introduction to the weekly PCG House activities and the Mandela “Greatest of All Time” Award (Mandela GOAT). Congratulations to Mr Sloan’s PCG M7 for winning the most events during PCG activities last term and taking the Mandela PCG Cup for Term 1.

Pizza lunch is on the way. Well done to Zuri Hawkins for winning the Mandela GOAT for Term 1. She was nominated by her peers and teachers for contributing greatly to the School and House and supporting her peers.

Last term was certainly an eventful – and successful one for Mandela, with victory in both the Swimming Carnival’s Sync Swim, as well as several of the Interhouse competitions. It was great to see members of Mandela participating. We are second in the House Cup standing by less than 200 points, a great effort. I highly encourage students to continue participating this term as well!

As always, there are a multitude of events this term, which started with the Interhouse Cross Country which took place this Thursday, and then the Interhouse Performing Arts Festival tonight. Good luck to all students and congratulations on doing such a great job so far, you can be proud.

Mr Tom Dempers Head of Mandela House

Around the School

On Tuesday 9 May, Mr Lim will accompany some Year 10 students to the annual Science & Engineering Challenge, run by the University of Newcastle.

If you have not already expressed your interest in attending, please send Mr Lim or Miss Donovan a Direct Message.

Science Report

Science staff will be available for Homework Help afterschool on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday until the end of Term Two. All students are welcome to come and get help with Science, especially the Year 10, 11 and 12s as they prepare for their examinations and EST’s.

Ms Charlotte Donovan Head of Learning Area - Science

The Science team welcome all our students back into Term Two !

We have a jam-packed term ahead, filled with competitions, excursions and opportunities for all students to engage in Science.

We welcome Ms Amy Perejmibida to the team, she is teaching Year 7 Science and 7 Nobel (along with Mr Quan) until the end of the year.

Student Feedback on Year 11 and 12 Biology Camp “The Year 11 and 12 ATAR Biology classes went to Dwellingup last week for Biology Camp! Some highlights were spending what felt like hours taking trips back and forth in the commuter, learning how hard it can be to put up a tent, learning from Mr C, the expert on the unique wildlife in the South-West, mixing peanut butter, oats, and sardines with our bare hands, walking through the bush at 6:30 am when it was 4 degrees, and catching, recording, and tagging 4 Mardos and a Chuditch! Thank you to Mr Quan, Ms Donovan, and Mr Hanssen for putting up with so many grumpy teenagers at 6:00 am and cooking an amazing sausage sizzle.”

Sadie Tibbitts Year 11 Biology Student

“In week one of Term Two, Year 11 & 12 biology classes went to Dwellingup to learn about transects, quadrats, and trapping. We spent the first day learning about animal ethics and how to safely trap native fauna as well as studying the characteristics of certain native wildlife in Western Australia.

Finishing off the evening with a sausage sizzle and an “early” night. Although it was freezing, the early morning was worth it when we caught multiple mardos and even a chuditch.

Thank you to Mr Quan, Mr Hanssen, and Ms Donovan for organising the camp and making sure we were all still alive by the end of it.”

The Year 11 and 12 Biology students ventured into the forest at Dwellingup for an overnight camp last week. Biology students must complete field work as a requirement of their course. Tasked with very cold overnight conditions, students set traps, and rose before the sun, to measure, tag and release any fauna. We were so fortunate to trap four mardo and a chuditch, with the Parks and Wildlife officer showing students the correct way to microchip and record the animals’ data. The surroundings of the forest was beautiful, and the students were able to appreciate the great biodiversity in the area and the need for conservation and education around preserving these forests.

Coming up in the next two weeks is the annual Big Science Competition. Year 7 – 10 students will participate in this online quiz during a Science lesson, putting their Science skills and knowledge to the test. Good luck! We have a fine history of students performing strongly in this competition.

Hannah Seymour.

Year 11 Biology Student

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Inter-House Cross Country Carnival

The most credit goes to all the students who ran to the best of their ability, earning House points as they crossed the finish line. The support you display towards each other, and the tenacity and determination of our top runners, is something special to witness.

Thank you to all our Senior students who supported the day, volunteering your time to run for your House. Cardiovascular endurance is so critical for our wellbeing and fitness, and I encourage all of you to elevate your heartrate for a minimum of 20 minutes three times a week.

What a magic day we had yesterday at our Interhouse Cross Country Carnival! A sunny, still morning welcomed the House Captains who were there early to assist in the organisation of the event. We had some fantastic parent involvement who came dressed in Gandhi support colours, earning extra points for Gandhi.

Great to have families come along and see the wonderful way in which our students come together to create a collegial carnival spirit!

Congratulations to our overall House winner, individual champions, and the selected 2023 St George’s ACC Team, who will run on 1June at the ACC Cross Country Carnival at Perry Lakes. Training takes place every Tuesday and Thursday morning 7am for anyone that wants to improve their fitness. St George’s is also looking at entering a City to Surf Team which is taking place on the 27th of August.

Results House

Lincoln

Gandhi

Mandela

U/13 Boys

29 18 26 20 34 28 49 20 24 41 289

30 28 31 48 34 27 32 13 36 27 306

49 43 44 28 22 41 10 61 37 12 347

U/13 Girls U/14 Boys U/14 Girls U/15Boys U/15 Girls

Many thanks to the House Captains who fulfill their responsibilities at these events. It is always great to have our Principal, Mrs Tina Campbell, take some time out from her busy desk to come and support everyone. Mrs Campbell has encouraged the PE Department to host a whole school Interhouse Cross Country in 2024, and it will be awesome to have the whole School community involved and enjoy exercising through the majestical bushland of Poolgarla Parklands, Kings Park.

U/16 Boys U/16 Girls Open Boys Open Girls TOTAL

Individual Awards Champion

Runner-up Champion

U/13 Girls

Sascha Bott Harrison Smith Mia Starkie Luke Bizzaca Anouk Potter Cooper Grant Lotti Bense Benjamin Humphreys Kaylee Chin William Owen

U/13 Boys U/14 Girls U/14 Boys U/15 Girls U/15 Boys U/16 Girls U/16 Boys Open Girls Open Boys 10 St. George's Anglican Grammar School – THE DRAGON

Sasha Warren Xu, Haoren (Andy) Lia Watters Jesse Nossiter Asha Freeman Trey Corbett Amelie McKeon Henry Beck Emily Muir Jared Moro

Sportsmanship Award U/13 U/14 U/15 U/16 Open

Under 15 Boys

Under 15 Girls

Trey Corbett

Asha Freeman

Cooper Grant

Anouk Potter

Yan, Bhone Myint Way (Benji)

Nancy Hunt

Adam Lazarevski

Zara Moesker

Jacob Hicks

Zoe McAuliffe

The ACC Cross Country Carnival is on Thursday the 2 June at Alderbury Reserve. Congratulations to the following students who have been selected to represent the School in the 2022 St George’s ACC Team. Training takes place every Monday and is open to anyone that would like to improve their endurance. The ACC Team is encouraged to come along as you will need to train for the 3km (U/13 and U/14) or 4km distance (all other divisions). We meet in the Fitness Centre at 7am for a prompt departure at 7:05am and will be back in the building at 8am in time for you to shower.

Harrison Mackey

Alyssa Peake

Reserves:

Reserves:

Sebastian Munday

Charlie Shewell

Adam Strophair

Zara Jones

Under 16 Boys

Under 16 Girls

Henry Beck

Amelie McKeon

Benjamin Humphreys

Charlotte Bense

2022 St George’s ACC Cross Country Team

Jasper Bridgeman

Alison White

Alexander Brown

Zuri Hawkins

Under 13 Boys

Under 13 Girls

Owen Lane

Lara Jones

Sasha Warren

Rory Bingham

Sophia Warren

Sascha Bott

Reserves:

Reserves:

Taylor Rhodes

Cooper Wallace

Orla Neri

Hannah Shewell

Hamish Maude

Georgia Waugh

Under 19 Boys

Under 19 Girls

Reserves:

Jared Moro

Emily Muir

Mia Cavanagh

William Owen

Kaylee Chin

Molly Green

Tom Sweeney

Audrey Hunt

Under 14 Boys

Under 14 Girls

Linus Miller

Sydney Gould

Jesse Nossiter

Lia Watters

Hamish Monk

Gwen Tan

Luke Bizzaca

Mia Starkie

Sam Beck

Milla Howard

Evan Corrigan

Scarlett Wallace

Reserves:

Reserves:

Lennox Krebs

Isabella Gregory

Austin Aggiss

Coco Johnston

Nicholas Burchell

Phoebe Monk

Ethan Lane

Claire Beltz

Quinn Slater

Ava Darragh

Reserves:

Reserves:

Charley Rigby

Meg Docherty

Jurgen Brooks

Polly Keall

Xu, Haoren (Andy) Harrison Smith Harrison Pickup William Skinner Jacob White Reserves: William Bratley Lucas McAuliffe

Alexander Jeffs Lucas Holbeach Zoe McAuliffe Nguyen, Lam (Bo) Isla Andrews

Sophie Chapman Stella Bain

Ms Jodie Scheele Head of Learning Area - HPE

Sports Captain Report on Inter-House Cross Country Carnival The exciting Inter-House Cross-Country Carnival took place on 4 May. It was great to see everyone giving it their best whether it was running or walking the course. The sunny morning was a great start to the day which begun with the Year 7s, and luckily, the sun stayed out all the way through the day for the combined Year 11 and 12 running time. There was an impressive amount of effort and hard work seen on the day.

Congratulations to all the champion runners and runner-ups and we wish good luck to all students who are going to participate in the ACC Cross Country Carnival. Thank you to Ms Scheele and the Sports Department for making this day possible.

Katherine Trager Sports Captain 11 St. George's Anglican Grammar School – THE DRAGON

ACC Championship Basketball Junior Girls Our Years 7-9 Junior Girls Basketball Team went through the NWAS Round Robin and played their first match in the 16 round knockout competition beating Chisolm Catholic College last Tuesday in an absolute thriller, 27-26. They will soon play in the quarter finals and we wish them the very best in their up and coming game.

in his first debate observed that what really mattered was that we debated so well, on the night. I can’t think of a better measure of the resilience that we prize so highly at St George’s.

Mr Damien Kerrigan Head of Learning Area - English

They will play either Kennedy Baptist or Corpus Christi in the quarter finals and we wish them the very best in their up and coming game.

Ms Jodie Scheele Head of Learning Area - HPE

Novice Debating

Lia Watters Year 8

“This house regrets the existence of Chat GPT”.

On Tuesday evening the St George’s Novice team narrowly lost a tightly contested competition with the Bob Hawke College team arguing that “This house regrets the existence of Chat GPT”. There are a number of commendations to be taken from this narrow loss.

A big well done goes to Harriet Fletcher (sister of Sam) who courageously volunteered to chair the debate, despite having no experience in this. Harriet, you haven’t even enrolled St George’s and already your runs are on the board.

While a lot of praise is due to the entire team for the effort that they clearly put into preparing and delivering a very strong argument, the greatest commendation goes to the team overall for the poise that they demonstrated in the face of an unexpected defeat. I feel this was best expressed by Eamon O’Neill, who having competed

Lia competed recently in National Championships in Brisbane competing in U14 girls – 800m and 1500m. She ran a PB of 2.20 in the 800m and only just missed the final. In the 1500m she ran another PB of 5.40 which placed her 4th, missing 3rd place by 0.02 seconds - a photo finish for a 1500m!

This has been her first season of racing track so has been a great season for her and we look forward to celebrating more success for her in the future!

For now, Lia is looking forward to cross country running with her friends!