BULLETIN | FRIDAY 6 MAY 2016 SECONDARY SCHOOL NEWS From Chris Ivey I recently heard a brilliant presentation by John Marsden, esteemed author and educator on his passion for creativity and writing with children. Dear Parents At the Queensland Anglican School’s conference last weekend, I heard a brilliant presentation by John Marsden, esteemed author and more importantly, dedicated educator. His passion for creativity and writing was inspiring and naturally his focus was on the importance of writing and language with children. To listen to him speak was both encouraging and challenging. What struck me was his scathing attack on our ability as both parents and educators to limit, and sadly crush creativity. We have an obsession with the idea of ensuring our children are producing perfectly constructed writing in the early years of education and yet as research tells us, we need to feed and encourage the writing, not limit children with our own desire to see child tick a box that we adults feel is important. To support this notion, research has clearly indicated that children are born with an innate sense of creativity and yet by about eight years of age we have essentially pushed out much creativity with our focus on rules and expectations in learning. One of the challenges we face in Literacy is to assume that once children are writing correctly, success has been achieved. Being somewhat NAPLAN driven, the narrow criteria set by bureaucrats to measure levels of achievement have been confused with a child’s ability to express themselves, to communicate effectively, to reflect independent thought and ultimately creativity. A simple example provided by John Marsden was of a 14-year-old girl on the North West Coast of Tasmania. As he took a group of students to the edge of a hill that overlooked Bass Straight he asked them to write what they saw. As he glanced at this girl’s writing he saw the words, ‘the blue glinting ocean’. As Marsden himself looked up he saw a very grey and choppy Bass Strait with a storm approaching and realised the student had been conditioned to responded to ‘ocean’ with words like blue and glinting, rather than actually observing, thinking and writing something which reflected what she saw. What lesson can we as parents and educators learn from John Marsden’s wisdom with writing? Essentially, to get the balance right between expecting children to have an appropriate level of literacy with the need to foster creativity and a love of exploring language without the fear of ridicule. Don’t be afraid to use big or different words with your children in oral conversation to stretch their vocabulary. Play with rhyming words and made up words, or sing silly words to well know tunes! Pick a topic and everyone write about it for five minutes, then share what is written. We should all encourage our children to write without fear of making mistakes or being compared to a standard. Talk to your children’s teachers, read widely on the issue and let’s begin to get the balance back, giving more children the confidence to write, knowing creativity will flow through their later learning. At some point our voices need to have the courage to tell those who determine the educational agenda that creativity, exploration and independent thinking are the key to lifelong learning. I want to publically commend the work on encouraging writing here at the College. In particular, for the way in which our early years educators are looking to embrace these sorts of ideals as encouraged by Walker Learning. To Mr Ben Dean in particular, for both his passion of writing and his modelling to other staff what this area of learning could look like without the rigidity that we are so quick to place around writing to ensure we tick a National Curriculum box. Also to our Head of English Mrs Trina Provan and the Year 7 English staff who are undertaking the unique challenge of reviewing our program to ensure students are taught both the basics of language required for further success but at the same time, encouraging and celebrating the creativity that has been sown by Mr Dean in the Primary School. Secondary Musical As I write this article, the finishing touches are being made to the Secondary Musical, Into The Woods. Ms Tara Mackie and her team took on an extraordinary challenge when they decided to produce Into the Woods, known for its wonderful tale but full of theatrical complexities. In addition, due to a busy College calendar they agreed to open early in May! Whilst we have many disappointed members of our College community who didn’t manage to secure a ticket because the shows rapidly sold out, I am sure we will all send a collective ‘best wishes’ to the cast, crew and orchestra of the 2016 Secondary Musical. The unseen hours and commitment to produce such a show are extraordinary and I know we are in for three wonderful nights. I look forward to seeing you there. Copyright St Andrews Anglican College 2016. All Rights Reserved. 1 of 15
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BULLETIN | FRIDAY 6 MAY 2016
SECONDARY SCHOOL
NEWS
From Chris IveyI recently heard a brilliant presentation by John Marsden, esteemed author and educator on his passion for creativity and writingwith children.
Dear Parents
At the Queensland Anglican School’s conference last weekend, I heard a brilliant presentation by John Marsden, esteemed author and more importantly, dedicatededucator. His passion for creativity and writing was inspiring and naturally his focus was on the importance of writing and language with children. To listen to him speakwas both encouraging and challenging. What struck me was his scathing attack on our ability as both parents and educators to limit, and sadly crush creativity. We havean obsession with the idea of ensuring our children are producing perfectly constructed writing in the early years of education and yet as research tells us, we need to feedand encourage the writing, not limit children with our own desire to see child tick a box that we adults feel is important.
To support this notion, research has clearly indicated that children are born with an innate sense of creativity and yet by about eight years of age we have essentiallypushed out much creativity with our focus on rules and expectations in learning. One of the challenges we face in Literacy is to assume that once children are writingcorrectly, success has been achieved. Being somewhat NAPLAN driven, the narrow criteria set by bureaucrats to measure levels of achievement have been confused with achild’s ability to express themselves, to communicate effectively, to reflect independent thought and ultimately creativity.
A simple example provided by John Marsden was of a 14-year-old girl on the North West Coast of Tasmania. As he took a group of students to the edge of a hill thatoverlooked Bass Straight he asked them to write what they saw. As he glanced at this girl’s writing he saw the words, ‘the blue glinting ocean’. As Marsden himself lookedup he saw a very grey and choppy Bass Strait with a storm approaching and realised the student had been conditioned to responded to ‘ocean’ with words like blue andglinting, rather than actually observing, thinking and writing something which reflected what she saw.
What lesson can we as parents and educators learn from John Marsden’s wisdom with writing? Essentially, to get the balance right between expecting children to have anappropriate level of literacy with the need to foster creativity and a love of exploring language without the fear of ridicule. Don’t be afraid to use big or different words withyour children in oral conversation to stretch their vocabulary. Play with rhyming words and made up words, or sing silly words to well know tunes! Pick a topic and everyonewrite about it for five minutes, then share what is written. We should all encourage our children to write without fear of making mistakes or being compared to a standard. Talk to your children’s teachers, read widely on the issue and let’s begin to get the balance back, giving more children the confidence to write, knowing creativity will flowthrough their later learning. At some point our voices need to have the courage to tell those who determine the educational agenda that creativity, exploration andindependent thinking are the key to lifelong learning.
I want to publically commend the work on encouraging writing here at the College. In particular, for the way in which our early years educators are looking to embracethese sorts of ideals as encouraged by Walker Learning. To Mr Ben Dean in particular, for both his passion of writing and his modelling to other staff what this area oflearning could look like without the rigidity that we are so quick to place around writing to ensure we tick a National Curriculum box. Also to our Head of English Mrs TrinaProvan and the Year 7 English staff who are undertaking the unique challenge of reviewing our program to ensure students are taught both the basics of language requiredfor further success but at the same time, encouraging and celebrating the creativity that has been sown by Mr Dean in the Primary School.
Secondary Musical
As I write this article, the finishing touches are being made to the Secondary Musical, Into The Woods. Ms Tara Mackie and her team took on an extraordinary challengewhen they decided to produce Into the Woods, known for its wonderful tale but full of theatrical complexities. In addition, due to a busy College calendar they agreed toopen early in May! Whilst we have many disappointed members of our College community who didn’t manage to secure a ticket because the shows rapidly sold out, I amsure we will all send a collective ‘best wishes’ to the cast, crew and orchestra of the 2016 Secondary Musical. The unseen hours and commitment to produce such a showare extraordinary and I know we are in for three wonderful nights. I look forward to seeing you there.
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Learning Centre NewsRedgum Book Club
Just a reminder that orders for Redgum Book Club are placed online at www.redgumbookclub.com.au . There is no need to send cash to school. Every order provides creditfor the school to purchase additional items for our collection. Your orders from Term 1 allowed us to buy $400 of new resources.
The closing date for orders is Monday 16 May. Please note that although books are sent from Sydney on Monday 1 June we do occasionally experience a delay indelivery time. Orders will be distributed as soon as possible after that date.
Kids' Book Review
Well worth a look is the fabulous Kids' Book Review - a 100% voluntary children’s literature and book review site that supports and features authors, illustrators andpublishers Australia-wide and internationally. It is run by a team who have decades of experience in the children's book industry. They cover news, reviews, interviews,articles, guest posts, events, specialist literacy articles and much more, attracting readers from all over the world including teachers, librarians, industry professionals, andof course - parents and kids. It is one of the most respected literary sites on the web.
Mrs Allison Paterson
LEARNING CENTRE DIRECTOR
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Year 10 Work ExperienceStudents in Year 10 have been given the exciting opportunity to research, contact and coordinate their own work experienceplacement this year.
Year 10 Work Experience 2016
By offering these students the challenge to invest in every aspect of the work experience process it is anticipated that the students will be more enthusiastic and moremotivated to find work experience that really offers them something special. They can choose to complete their placement in the term holidays, allowing them to finishschool a week earlier at the end of the year.
To date, several students have either secured a placement or have already completed their work experience. The Ryan twins, Jemma and Angus are off to Sydney in themid-year break; Jemma to take up a much sort after placement at St Vincent’s Hospital, Darlinghurst to work in X-Ray, Neurology and Cardiology, and Angus is off to theGlobal Head Office of the Lend Lease Corporation. If this isn’t enough, Jemma has also secured a second placement for the end of the year at the Children's Cancer Instituteof Australia, which will mean a second stint in Sydney. Talk about making the most of your opportunities!
Both Nick Brisk and Lachlan Gaul (pictured) are two enterprising young men in Year 10 who have already completed their work experience. Nick travelled to Melbourne inthe Easter break to work at The Melbourne International Flower and Garden Expo whilst Lachlan ventured into the Queensland Outback to work with Scott Hocknull’s teamof dedicated palaeontologists. Lachlan says that working with the Australian Age of Dinosaurs Museum was a lifelong ambition of his and is the first step towards his futurestudies in palaeontology.
Best of luck to all of the students taking up their work experience placements throughout the year. As most parents will tell you, “You’ll always remember the experiencesyou have during School Work Experience.”
Mr Andrew Linthorne
DEAN OF STUDENTS
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Biology and Marine Studies Trip - Heron IslandA group of senior Biology and Marine Science students had the opportunity to experience a research-based trip to Heron Island.
In Week 3 this term, a fortunate group of Biology and Marine Science students had the opportunity to experience a research-based trip to Heron Island. Amidst some days ofrocky boat rides, undulating rain and intense winds, Heron Island still did not disappoint in providing everyone with an amazingly scenic and exhilarating experience. Cut offfrom all phone and internet reception whilst staying at the University of Queensland Research Station, the students undertook five days of data collecting and investigativeactivities; including morning snorkels, group transects, sunset reef-flat walks and guided island treks to study coral cay vegetation.
We made the most of everyday, the true embodiment of ‘c
arpe diem’. A large amount of time was also spent observing wildlife (which was fantastic), as well as testing samples in the Research Lab and Library.
As each fully packed day came to a close, the group were able to venture onto the Heron Island jetty to spot nocturnal animals with their torches, as well as star-gaze andlisten to some of Mr Spring’s incredible life stories! A definite highlight of the trip was the open-water boat ride and snorkel around multiple coral ‘bommies’. While the aimof the trip was to immerse the students in their chosen research topics, a lot was also learnt on how to properly identify and conserve our amazing marine wildlife.
Every day our group was able to swim with turtles, reef sharks, sting rays and an incredible array of fish and coral; and it’s easy to say that we all have a new-foundappreciation of the amazing coastal area we live in. A huge thank you to Mr Spring, Mr Patten, Ms Rothman, Ms Johnstone, Miss Jones and Mr Bowen who organised andaccompanied us on our adventure! It was truly an unforgettable experience!
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“I was totally sharked at how pretty the reef was” – Taine Meyer
“I just couldn't mask my excitement” – Josh Richardson
“It was absolutely beautiful and we all had a whale of a time!” – Amy Wright
Miss Jordan Kath
YEAR 12 STUDENT
NAPLAN 2016 - Years 7 & 9NAPLAN
All St Andrew’s students in Year 3, 5, 7 and 9 will sit the NAPLAN tests on three consecutive days in May:
Tuesday May 10 - Language Conventions and Writing
Wednesday May 11 - Reading Test
Thursday May 12 - Numeracy Test
The overall purpose of the NAPLAN Test is to account for and to contribute to the improvement of students’ learning in aspects of literacy and numeracy in StandardAustralian English. The specific purposes of the 2016 Literacy and Numeracy Tests are to collect data from the population of Year 3, 5, 7 and 9 students for reporting toparents, carers and schools and to accommodate the assessment of students against national benchmark standards. Information gathered from the tests can assist theschool by:
helping analyse student achievement and to monitor growth of individual student performance over timecomparing the results of the individual students with those of the rest of the Nation and assisting with further planning about how best to assist students in theirlearning
When this data is viewed collectively with information gathered from other external assessments in Years 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10, coupled with our own extensive assessment, itpresents us with a clear picture of how to best manage the learning of students at an individual, cohort and school level.
We ask that all students in Year 3, 5, 7 and 9 have 2 sharpened HB pencils, an eraser and a sharpener for each day. Students in Years 7 and 9 will need acalculator for the Numeracy test. They will sit the tests in the sessions prior to lunch each day. In the situation where a test has two parts, the students will get a breakbetween parts. All students in Year 3, 5, 7 and 9 are aware of the tests. Their routine for each day should not alter other than to ensure they are well rested, at school ontime and are well nourished and hydrated. Students are permitted to have a water bottle with them in the test room and they are encouraged to do so.
We wish our students well during these tests and please contact me at [email protected] if you have any further questions.
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St Andrew's Fair - Saturday 28 May 2016The excitement is building for the Fair which is three weeks away! There will be new attractions, great food, fantasticentertainment and fun to be had by all and finishing with the very popular fireworks display.
Raffle TicketsIf you haven’t yet received a book of tickets to sell, please look out for one coming home with the youngest child in each family very soon. There is a competition this yearfor the Home Room (Secondary) and Class (Primary) who returns all of their ticket books first and also for the Home Room/Class which sells the most tickets. We do have toaccount for all tickets so please return them even if not sold.RidesWristbands will go on sale shortly at an early bird reduced rate. Please look out for an email home with the details on the rides. If you want to get in early the link topurchase wristbands is www.trybooking.com/KZKFDonationsDonations are coming in for our pre loved clothing, books and toy stalls. Please continue to bring in your donations. Also if you can spare a bottle of wine or two, that wouldalso be appreciated for the very popular Wine Tombola stall.All of our Primary Classes are underway organising their stalls. Secondary Year levels have been allocated the following stalls, please look out for an email with details onhow you can help;
Year 7 – BBQ
Year 8 – Soft Drinks
Year 9 – Pies
Year 10 – Pizza
Year 11 – Hot Chips
Year 12 – The Bar (parent volunteers only)
Thank You To Our Sponsors
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And thank you to all of the families and businesses who have contributed items for our Silent Auction. The support has been wonderful.
Mrs Sue Sagar
HEAD OF COLLEGE DEVELOPMENT
EVENTS
Drugs and Alcohol - Save a MateIn collaboration with student leaders, the community, the University of the Sunshine Coast (USC), Coolum Police and Queensland Ambulance Service are presenting “Drugsand Alcohol – save a mate!”
The aim of the presentations is to build a stronger, safer, more respectful community without the aggression, violence and belligerent behaviour that is evident daily in thecommunity.
Police are campaigning for increased preventative measures, heightened community awareness and education in relation to law and legislation, violence and aggressivebehaviour.
Speaker, topics and times:
6:30pm QPS Supt. Darryl Johnson Early detection / building safer communities
6:40pm Det. a/Insp Andrew Trenerry Child safety/cyber bullying / Who’s chatting to your kids
7:00pm Mr Chris Turner, Sunny Kids Controlling behaviours and choices
7:15pm Dr Rachel Sharman, USC Brains response to Drugs & Alcohol / Aggressive behaviour / social media
7:30pm Dr Tamara De Regt. USC Increasing behavioural problems / disrespect, violence and aggression (pencil & paper required)
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Sports NewsThe latest round up from St Andrew's Sport:
Cross Country CHAMPIONS
Congratulations to the entire St Andrew’s Cross Country Team of 107 runners who competed so superbly at the Sunshine Coast Indpendent Schools Cross CountryChampionships. It was a fabulous day with both the Primary and Secondary teams coming away as Independent District Champions. It was an absolutely superb day ofrunning and every single team member contributed to the overall success for the College. The many weeks of training and hours of hard work certainly paid off and therewere so many outstanding individual achievements. Thank you to all families for your support of Cross Country as the wonderful tradition of St Andrew's running continues.
The Primary team has now won the overall trophy 11 times - 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2007, 2006, 2005The Secondary team has now won the event in 2016, 2015 and 2014
The students were wonderful and I spoke to the team prior to running that they had an opportunity to make the most of the event and give 100% and without fail, everystudent did just that. I am a firm believer to reinforce that you can not only learn a lot about yourself as a person, but also lot about other people from a Cross Country eventand the performance on Wednesday made many people proud to be associated with a great group of young people from the College.
It is of course a team effort and thank you to Mrs Porter, Mrs Powell, Mrs Bowen and Mr Jones on the day and to our course marshals, Callum and Rory. Thank you also toNick Croft for his brilliant work with the team with the support of Mrs Bowen and Mr Austin over the last few months and through the holidays.Thank you families for your support with training, fuelling and preparing the students. It truly is a team effort! Lastly to the students – thank you for representing yourselvesand the College so proudly. The St Andrew’s Running culture is very special.
More photos are available here.
Key results
Age Champions Toby Everard – 10 Years BoysAmber Kimmel – 14 Years GirlsJosh Law - 14 Years BoysGus Luhrs – 16 Years BoysSarah Jackson – 16 Years Girls
A special mention to the 16 years age group. The girls team of Sarah Jackson, Ellie Shaw, Scarlett Rees, Zoe Dick, Rana Dickson and Mia Smallman finished 1st, 2nd, 4th,5th, 6th and 9th in a field of 50 runners over the 4km.The 16 years Boys then stepped up in their 6km event and not to be outdone by the girls - finished 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 8th in a field of 54 runners with Gus Luhrs, RileyModini, Cooper Davies, Matt Graham, Jakob Wollin and Tom Evitts.I know there were so many individual personal achievements from many of our runners and my congratulations to everyone.
Congratulations to the following 30 students who have provisionally been selected to compete at the Regional Carnival on Tuesday 31 May:
District Reps - Primary (to be confirmed)
10 Years Girls Lucia Donger, Jordan Wright
11 Years Girls Lola White
12 Years Girls Isabelle Anderssen, Zaelia Dunsdon
10 Years Boys Toby Everard
11 Years Boys Connor Meechan
12 Years Boys Luca Warman-Flood
District Reps - Secondary (to be confirmed)
13 Years Girls Charlotte Lethbridge, Aurelia Donger
14 Years Girls Amber Kimmel
15 Years Girls Emily Lethbridge, Nelly St Baker, Maddison Woodward
16 Years Girls Sarah Jackson, Ellie Shaw, Scarlett Rees, Zoe Dick, Rana Dickson
13 Years Boys Jake Tolhoek
14 Years Boys Joshua Law, Gus Powell
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16 Years Boys Angus Luhrs, Riley Modini, Cooper Davies, Matt Graham
Open Boys Jack Brownlee, Chester Rees, Sam Jackson
Age group placings
Congratulations to the team who won 10 of the 18 Age divisions.
First Place 10 Years Girls, 10 Years Boys, 11 Years Girls, 12 Years Boys, 13 Years Girls, 14 Years Boys, 15 Years Girls, 16 Years Boys, 16 Years Girls and Open Boys
Second Place 9 Years Girls, 11 Years Boys, 12 Years Girls, Open Girls
Third Place 9 Years Boys, 14 Years Girls, 15 Years Boys
Fourth Place 13 Years Boys
Representative Sport Success
Congratulations to 103 students who have already been selected in District and Regional Sport teams. It is becoming increasingly prestigous and opportunities are availablefrom 12 years to 18 years. All the details are here of our current selected representatives in a wide range of Sports.
Many of the students now head to Regional Carnivals and hopefully then on to State and National selections.
There are additonal opportunities to make rep teams coming up in Golf, Athletics, 12 years Rugby Union, Water Polo and 12 years Cricket.
Click here to view selected students to date .
St Andrew's Tennis Serves Up Some Aces
St Andrew's Tennis is thriving in Term 2.
Our Secondary teams are currently playing in the Sunshine Coast Secondary Schools Tennis competition and are topping the tables after 2 rounds.
We will also be nominating a Senior Boys and Senior Girls team to conetst the Sunshine Coast Schools Championships on Monday 25 July to reach the State Final which isplayed in Rockhampton. More information to follow.
Noosa District Tennis CompetitionPlaying matches is a vital component of player development even from an early age. It allows students to put into practice what is being taught in lessons. Below isinformation regarding opportunities to get involved in Match plays and Competitions both in house or representing the College. Please feel free to contact the coaching teamif your have any questions.
We are currently taking nominations for the Winter season of the NDTA Noosa District Tennis Association Junior fixtures competition. The competition caters for all standards from elite players to entry level. Students must be able to serve and rally to be suitable. Division 1-4 Friday nights - 5:30pm - 7:30pm - Term 2 & 3 home and away games.Division 5-8 Saturday morning - 8:00am -10:00am - Term 2 & 3 home and away games.
Congratulations to a large number of students who compete each season and enjoy much success - Dash Comiskey and Ben Donger who ended up as Division Champs.
FAST 4 Match Play CompetitionFriday's in house FAST has been very popular in Term 2. This Competition has two divisions, Federer and Djokovic to cater for varying age and standards. Students aresupervised by the coaching team. Weekly prizes are awarded for attitude, sportsmanship, footwork, team work etc.
Friday's: 3:15pm - 4:45pm at St Andrew's. Cost is $12 per session. Term 2, 3 and 4.
RED and ORANGE BALL Rally Zone Red Ball Rally Zone will begin in Term 3 for Year 1-3 students. It's is played on smaller courts and with low compression balls to promote rallies.
Orange Ball Rally Zone will be in Term 3 for Year 3-6 students. This is a great entry level program. It is also a great opportunity to get some extra practice for the BrisbaneInternational School Competition. See information on this below. Cost is $12 per session 3:15pm - 4:15pm in Term 3.
Brisbane International Primary Schools Competition In Term 3 St Andrew's will once again field teams in the Brisbane International Primary Schools Competition. Many schools enter the Regional trials where the winners ineach class Red, Orange and Green ball go through to the finals, share the courts and play at the Brisbane International in January. Over the last three years St Andrew's hasbeen the most successful school in Queensland either winning or placing second at the Finals played at the Brisbane International.
The event will take place on Friday 12 August for Orange ball and Green ball - this will be for Year 3-6 students. Please watch this space for further information. Please feelfree to contact Glenn, Mark or Danny if you have any questions or would like to nominate for any of the above competitions or match plays.
For more information please contact Glenn Irwin on 0414 494 645.
Rugby Round Up
Secondary Rugby
Our Under 14’s and Under 13’s were in action on Wednesday afternoon taking on Unity and St Teresa’s respectively. The Under 14’s continue to show fantastic spirit for ateam that only had 11 players at the start of the season. We travelled to Sunshine Coast Grammar with 17 players and it has been great to welcome Max Grzegozewski andXavier Muller into the squad. Unity were a good side with an excellent back row and centre pairing and this was always going to challenge us at the breakdown. Ourcommitment was once again without question with the St Andrew's boys tackling their bigger counterparts at every opportunity. Max Crockford and Oliver Dixon led thedefence and Ethan Richardson was outstanding in keeping his opposite man quiet. St Andrew's had a lot of ball but were met by an organised Unity defence.
With a 26-0 halftime deficit it would have been easy for our players to crumble but we really took the game to Unity in the second half and kept them to just one try whilstscoring ourselves. Josh Richardson and Zac Van den Heuvel linked together well throughout and Charlie Dryburgh had a great second half in both defence and with ball inhand. Max G, Oliver Dixon and Ethan Frame combined excellently to repel the opposition attacks and the forwards were well marshalled by half back Gus Powell. A specialmention should go out to the Douglas brothers who week after week put their bodies on the line against much bigger opponents. The scoreboard was irrelevant as theUnder 14’s once again produced a performance to be proud of.
The Under 13’s took on St Teresa’s at Noosa Rugby Club but just fell short with a disappointing 17-5 defeat. St Andrew's were in the match right up until a late St Teresa’stry sealed victory for the hosts. Continual pressure from St Andrew's could not be converted into points as a combination of strong defence and casual ball retention forcedturnover ball on several occasions.
Jackson Woodward followed his Player of the Match performance on Saturday with another outstanding contribution from fullback and was well supported by winger LachlanCole. Harry Bowen worked hard throughout and made a number of telling tackles at crucial times. Max Davidson was again busy at halfback and always kept the StAndrew's team going forward.
Round 6 sees all three of our teams in action against Unity at our home ground, Peregian Fields. The 13’s and 14’s kick off at 4.30pm with the First XV playing at 5.30pm.
Primary Rugby
Saturday saw another full day of rugby for our Primary teams and there were, once again, a number of fantastic individual and team performances.
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The mighty Under 6’s continued their winning start to the season with a 30-25 win over Brothers. Liam and Finn Grant were awesome with Louis Bertholini backing upagain after a strong performance last week. Noa Scott worked tirelessly in defence and was supported well by Jackson Hopper.
The Under 7’s had a great win showing massive improvement on last week with all players focussed and committed to the game. The defensive work was solid witheveryone maintaining a well spaced line and Archie Bourne leading from the front. Also some special cover defensive work from James Milligan and Angus Cole savingcertain Caloundra tries. Great attacking runs from several players, with Will and Sterling Cole scoring several tries each and helping St Andrew's on to a strong 45-35 pointwin.
The Under 8’s put in another spirited performance against University and Noosa. Lachie Bristow, Toby Costanzo and James Sterling stormed awayfor three magnificent tries in the first game against University and Archie Blair, Toby and Hamish Eadie bagged another three in their second gameagainst Noosa. Newcomers Lachie, Monty McGavin and Max Hudson have really fitted in with the team, showing great rugby skills plus backing up their team mates.Hamish, Wil Franklin, Charlie Robinson and Jude Ward’s expertise in tackle rugby from last year is great to watch and a real asset to the team. Max Leo made severalbarnstorming runs through the opposition defence. Charlie Bourne and Oscar really like mixing it with the“forwards” and wereagain, tackling machines. Our two smallest players Mitchell Peterson and Archie Blair zig-agged around the field advancing the team throughout the game andJames’ wonderful speed around the field both in attack and defence really inspired the rest of the team. Although both teams lost on the scoreboard, the scores were not anaccurate reflection of how well our boys played.
The Under 10’s also celebrated victory with a fine 17-12 victory over Noosa. A great game all round with both sides playing extremely well. St Andrew's defended &attacked with gusto with all working hard and encouraging each other. The real difference was the breakdown where the St Andrew's forwards worked tirelessly to turn overball. Spencer Frame crossed for two tries with Ben Bromage adding a third. Josh Bertholini kicked the conversion.
The Under 11’s matched up against last weeks opponents, Noosa and it was clear that Noosa were looking to avenge the previous weeks defeat. Noosa started stronglyand were well led by St Andrew's students Matthew and Daniel Cashman who made strong runs through the heart of the St Andrew's defence. With St Andrew's not able tofind their normal level of intensity, Noosa were able to score two well worked tries to take a 10-0 lead deep into the game. St Andrew's did fight back with a Zac Lewis tryand conversion but it proved too little too late as Noosa held on for a 10-7 win.
The Under 13’s took on the day’s toughest test as they met a free scoring Sunshine Coast Grammar side. Grammar had pace all over the pitch and although they ran out61-7 winners, the St Andrew's team can be very proud of their attitude and performance. In a strange game, St Andrew's enjoyed long periods with the ball and were able toput phase after phase together. Unfortunately, when play broke down the Grammar side were excellent at turning defence into attack and many of their tries were scoredfrom long range turnovers.
It was an unexpected pleasure to receive a phone call from the Under 13’s match referee. He told me that he had been refereeing for over 30 years and had never feltcompelled to contact a coach until this week. He wanted me to pass on a message to our Under 13’s saying that he had been unbelievably impressed with our tenacity and'never say die' attitude despite conceding some really unfortunate tries. A clear message that although winning is important, it's not the only thing that matters. I am surethis news will lift the spirits of their coach Mr Dean and congratulations to the Under 13’s boys.
Netball News
Secondary Netball
With only three rounds remaining of the competition we have 5 teams sitting in semi-finals contention. Well done to our Open Red, Open White, Intermediate Blue, JuniorBlue and Junior Cherry teams, keep playing hard and aiming for the top. The Vicki Wilson Cup is fast approaching and selections will be based on on-court performanceduring Monday night matches for all Year 9 to Year 12 players.
Primary Netball
Congratulations to Marcella Donger on being selected in the 11 Years Independent District team and Abbi Weldon on being selected in 12 Years Independent District Teamto compete at the Regional trails on Tuesday 3 May. A super effort from Grace Veivers and Jordan Freeman for being selected as shadow players for 12 Years team. Welldone to all girls who trialled, the standard was very high and gave us here at St Andrew's an indication of the depth of players we are starting to produce with the largenumber of girls making it through to second round trials. Remember that players will develop at different times and stages so keep up the great work and never give up!!
All our Primary teams continue to impress at Coolum Netball with Year 6 Road Runners and Diamonds presently sitting in semi-finals spots. Our St Andrew's Year 2 - Year 5teams are showing such skill growth and confidence, it is a huge indication of the wonderful coaches that give up their time and fully support our youngest netballers.
MUSIC
Co-curricular MusicD'Addario Artist Sam Boon Visits The College
Facilitated by Brass Music Specialists in Brisbane, Sam took some time to work with our Saxophones from Jazz Orchestra. A big thank you to Sam for fitting us into his busyschedule.
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Many thanks to all of our Primary and Secondary musicians, led by Mrs Vanessa Herriman, who performed at our ANZAC Day Service held at the College on Friday 22 April.
LEST WE FORGET.
Anglican Schools Music Festival A Huge SUCCESS
A massive congratulations to all of the staff and students involved in the 2016 Anglican Schools Music Festival that was held at the Queensland Performing Arts CentreConcert Hall on Friday 22 April. What a night it was and to all of the students involved (around 40 of you) CONGRATULATIONS! Can't wait to see what the next Festival in2018 will look like. View photos from the Festival on the Music Facebook page.
Students Perform At First Music Recital For The Year
Congratulations to all students who performed at our Music Recital. The first recital for the year did not disappoint and many thanks to all the students and staff inattendance.
Year 7/8 Girls Choir Perform At Secondary Assembly
Last Wednesday our 7/8 Girls Choir sang beautifully for our Secondary students and they should be commended for their performance. A special thank you to their directorMrs Gefken and Mrs Ives for all the work they do with this group.
First Open Mic For Term 2
It was great to see both young and more experienced performers sharing the stage at last Friday's Open Mic. Some great performances (and dance moves) from our Year 2girls as well as an amazing repertoire from James Ivey. A special shout out to student media team member Aston Chapman for assisting with photos at the event.
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A friendly reminder that there are several composition competition opportunities available. For students who have an interest in this area, I strongly encourage them toenter and exercise their compositional skills and gain some great feedback in the process.
The ASME Young Composers’ Competition has several categories ranging from film, songwriting and electronic across different age groups (both Primary andSecondary). Visit http://www.asme.edu.au/qld/young-composers/ for more information.
The Queensland Music Festival is again running the Score It! Film Composition Competition. If you are interested please visit http://qmf.org.au/whats-on/score-it/. There are Year 7-10, Year 11-12, and open 7-12 sections. Entries are judged by Cameron Patrick (orchestrator of Inside Out, Juridical World and Star Trek:Into the Darkness). Entries close Friday 20 May.
Both are fantastic competitions, with some great prizes on offer – so get writing! Good luck!
Year 12 Music Performance Evening
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The Year 12 Music students extend a warm welcome to all College families and friends for the Year 12 Music Performance Evening on Friday 20 May. The night startsat 6.00pm in The Studio and promises to be a fantastic celebration of the students’ work.
Following not long after this, the Year 11 and 12 Music Extension students will present their performance and composition work on Friday 9 June. Stay tuned for moredetails, and be sure to watch the Music Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/saacmusic)!
Mr Cade Bonar
HEAD OF MUSIC (CURRICULUM)
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