Term 2
Volume 14
15 May 2013
College Newsletter
From the Head of School . . .
JESUS’ ASCENSION INTO HEAVEN
In the Nicene Creed, we profess our belief in Jesus’ Ascension when we say: “He ascended into
heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father.” The Ascension is a mystery, just like Jesus’
Resurrection; both require a leap of faith! Interestingly, the image of sitting “at the right hand
of the Father” comes from the ancient world of kings and courts where the all-powerful king
was surrounded by his ministers, with the most powerful and favoured one sitting just to the
right of the king. Hence, it means in this case that Jesus is one with the Father and shares in his
sovereign power over the world.
We are dealing here with a divine mystery and it is hard for us to grasp the full meaning. I
can remember some years ago visiting primary students who were coming to terms with
the concept of the Ascension. One young nine year old had drawn Jesus firmly attached to a
huge rocket with NASA neatly drawn on its side! The Ascension is a hard concept to grasp but
essentially, it means that Jesus, triumphant over death, began a new life with God. On the Last
Day, he will return to lead them there so that they might take up their abode with him (Jn 14:2
ff.). For this reason, the Ascension is a source of great hope and consolation for Christians.
LORD OF THE FLIES
Faculty Co-ordinator of Drama, Gillian Towle’s lucid adaptation of
William Golding’s Lord of the Flies was nothing less than a triumph.
All four performances were sold out prior to opening night and the
audiences were witness to a night of wonderful entertainment with
magnificent performances from budding young actors.
Ralph (Nick Darvall), attempting to restore order with
Roger (Harrison Vaughan) and Jack (Dylan Bruce) in a
scene from Lord of the Flies.
Ralph (Nick Darvall) and Piggy (Rhys Oldham) contemplate
their next move.
Director, Gillian Towle, so well supported by Production Manager
Chris Hardy and Production Assistant Tate Williams, guided our young
student performers with extreme care to obtain winning
performances from each. Nick Darvall, gave a skilled performance as
Ralph, the teen reluctantly thrust into a leadership role. Rhys Oldham
proved a thoroughly believable bespectacled Piggy. He successfully
captures all of Piggy’s inherent contradictions: he can go from a
bawling child sitting helplessly on the beach to a wise advisor unable
to mask feelings of superiority.
Dylan Bruce, as the unlikeable and power hungry Jack, has natural
acting ability with plenty of talent, while Harrison Vaughan, as Roger,
was magnificent proving to be a thorn in the side to Ralph in an effort
to receive the savage Jack’s acceptance. Our senior performers were
so adeptly supported by Rupert Canning as Simon, Lachlan Crosweller
as the easily influenced Maurice and Year 7 student Robbie Christensen as the frightened Perceval, with many other fine performances
from the rest of the cast.
The lighting and technical support from production students Matt Earngey and Tim Mercer was
flawless despite a fire alarm on opening night, while stage management from students Brandon
Hale, Dylan Manno and Cameron Walker was superb notwithstanding the small performance
space. The leadership from our Art Department, led by Robyn Larbalestier and Jolyon Gray were
very creative in the design of the set, while choreographer, Aleksi Kohonen, proved invaluable.
We were fortunate to have the creative talents of staff members Cheryl Howell, Philippa
Sherwood and Mary Smith who co-ordinated wardrobe and make-up, assisted by Lynne
Papahatzis.
Over 50 staff and students collaborated over many months to present this production and we
congratulate them on an outstanding achievement. One of the wonderful things about
Percival (Robbie Christensen) in
need of comfort amidst the chaos.
St Augustine’s College is the many opportunities it offers students to pursue their interests and
talents, and to share them with the wider community. It takes great courage to perform for an
audience and I commend each and every student in this production for having the self-belief to take up the challenge
of the Lord of the Flies production. I thank all the performers for bringing this production to life through hard work,
determination, team work and their endless enthusiasm.
FOOD ALLERGY WEEK
Food Allergy Week is the national initiative to raise awareness to support Australians with food allergies. Food allergy
is common in Australia, increasing at an alarming rate and predominantly affects young children. Surprisingly,
approximately 1 in 10 Australian babies now have a food allergy. The foods that trigger 90% of food allergic reactions in
Australians include cow’s milk, egg, peanut, tree nut, sesame, soy, wheat, fish and shellfish. Peanut, tree nut, fish, shellfish
and sesame allergy are usually lifelong.
Whilst a large number of young people eventually grow out of their food allergy there remains some young people
who live under a great risk and manage their allergy with great maturity and discipline. We have over 20 boys at St
Augustine’s College who are identified and known to staff as having a high anaphylaxis reaction to certain foods. Whilst
we cannot remove this risk, it can be managed. All the staff at the College have undertaken training in the management
of an anaphylaxis reaction and have a greater understanding and awareness of food allergy. Furthermore, I remind
parents the College is an ‘allergy aware’ environment and great care must be taken in the preparation of lunches to
reduce the potential risk of an anaphylaxis reaction to some of our most vulnerable boys.
Paul Dillon
The drive for new experiences is a typical feature of an adolescent in their human development and can lead to
experimentation with drugs and alcohol. Therefore, educating young people about these issues is not only the domain
of the school, but also the responsibility of the home. Last week Paul Dillon, a regular presenter at the College, spoke to
boys in Years 10 -12 during the day and delivered a presentation to parents in the evening.
I want to reflect on two of the many messages Paul presented during his time at the College. Firstly, Paul informed us a
recent national survey found that 85% of 15 to 17 year olds were willing to talk to their parents about drugs and alcohol
and furthermore 79% said their parents would influence their behaviour in their use of these substances! This is a good
reason to sit down and explain to your son the consequences of using drugs and the importance for all of us to take
personal responsibility for our own actions. We need to show our sons that we do not need to be blind drunk to have a
good night or drink a glass of beer every time we watch the football on television.
Secondly, and quite disturbingly, Paul informed us that seven years immediately after your son reaches puberty is a time
when the brain is both extremely susceptible to damage from drug and alcohol and six times more likely than an adult’s
to develop an addiction. Put simply, the longer the brain can avoid alcohol, the better chance it has to develop its full
potential. This advice may be counter-intuitive to the long held belief of allowing a teenager an occasional drink at a
family meal as the safest way to introduce them to alcohol. Dillon, however, argues the drinking patterns of adolescents
in the final years of secondary schooling are predictive of their drinking habits in the subsequent early adult life and the
safest option is to delay the initiation of drinking for as long as possible; perhaps this should be our goal.
Mother’s Day Mass
Last Friday, we celebrated our annual Mother’s Day Mass in the Brimson Centre. The College welcomed not only current
mothers, but mothers of our past students, to this wonderful celebration.
Fr Senan Ward OSA celebrated Mass, and concluded his homily with an amusing YouTube clip of the challenges and joys
in the daily life of motherhood.
After Mass, our guests enjoyed morning tea on the Lecceto landing. I am sure those in attendance were very
appreciative of the work that went into the organisation of such a special event. Thank you to everyone involved
particularly Margaret McElhone, Mission Advisor, Emma Donnellan, Year 7 Student Formation Leader, Andres Trujillo, Year
7 Assistant Student Formation Leader, and Kate Donnellan, Social Justice Coordinator, for their co-ordination of the Mass.
Thank you also to Lianne Williams, Sue May, Megan Cashman, Penny Mason and Martina Boyce for their co-ordination of
the morning tea, and to the Parents & Friends Association and several Year 10 students for assisting during the morning.
Photos of the event may be accessed via this link: Mother’s Day Mass and Morning Tea.
Academic Awards
Congratulations to the following students who were presented with academic awards at the College Assembly this
week:
Yuhan – Hunter He, Year 12
Ryan Maguire, Year 12
Changgong – Stefan Shen, Year 12
Jordan Wheatley, Year 12
Luke Tamanini, Year 11
Hamish Moore, Year 9
Nicholas Osborne, Year 8
Harrison Barwell, Year 7
Max Lehmann, Year 7
Warwick Hale, Year 6
Riley Marosa, Year 6
Extension 2 Mathematics
English Advanced
Extension 2 Mathematics
Physics and Chemistry
Italian Continuers
Photographic & Digital Media
Technology
Art
Art
HSIE
HS
Matthew Hutchison
Head of School
COMING EVENTS . . .
Tuesday 14 May – Thursday 16 May
NAPLAN Testing – Year 5, 7 & 9
Wednesday 15 May
Parents & Friends Meeting (7.30 pm)
Thursday 16 May
Year 11 & 12 Parent/Teacher/Student Interviews (4.00 pm – 7.00 pm)
Year 10 & 12 Career Expo – Miramare Gardens
Friday 17 May
Year 12 BYTE 2013 – Light of Christ Hall, Waitara (10.00 am – 2.00 pm)
NAPLAN Testing (Catch up day)
Sunday 19 May
(Please note change of date)
Gala Day for Sudanese Refugees – Dee Why Beach (12.00 pm 4.00 pm)
Sunday 19 May
Pentecost Sunday
Sunday 19 May & Monday 20 May
Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Qualifying
Monday 20 May
College Board Meeting and Annual General Meeting
Cricket Presentation Evening – Brimson Centre (7.00 pm)
Monday 20 May & Tuesday 21 May
Northern Beaches Eisteddfod – Brimson Centre (All day)
Tuesday 21 May
Primary Broken Bay Cross Country – Galston
Year 7 History Incursion
Wednesday 22 May
St Rita of Cascia OSA
Wednesday 22 May – Friday 31 May
Year 11 Mid-Course Examinations
Thursday 23 May
Year 9 & 10 Music Soiree 1 – Lecceto Auditorium (6.30 pm)
Friday 24 May
Mary Help of Christians
Staff Reflection Day (Student free day)
Cricket Coaches and Managers Dinner
Sunday 26 May
Trinity Sunday
From the Dean of Senior School . . .
YEAR 12 BYTE
This Friday 17 May, 2013, our Year 12 students will be
attending the Catholic Schools Office annual Broken Bay
Year Twelve Event (BYTE), to reflect, discuss and pray
about issues of concern to young people who are on the
threshold of leaving school. This year, the event will be
held at The Light of Christ Centre, Wahroonga. The focus
of BYTE 2013 will be sexuality and relationships under
the theme of ‘Life Giving Love’ aligning this event with
the Diocesan priority of spreading the good news of the
Catholic Church’s teaching on human sexuality. Jonathan
Doyle, from Choicez Media, will be the guest speaker.
This spiritual formation day will be most beneficial for our
students. I wish to thank the Year 12 Student Formation
Leader, Kirsty Begg, and the Mission Advisor, Margaret
McElhone, for their organisational assistance with this
event.
It is important that all students understand that they
represent the College whilst on any form of public
transport and that unsatisfactory behaviour reflects
poorly on all members of the College community. This is
unfair. Students have been informed that unsatisfactory
standards of behaviour on public transport may result with
their passes being withdrawn or restricted. This year, St
Augustine’s College has introduced a Bus Monitor system,
whereby a group of Year 11 students have been selected
to monitor students on public transport. It would be
helpful if parents could also discuss this issue with their
sons at home.
God bless,
YEAR 12 RETREAT
The Year 12 Retreat will be held on Wednesday 5th June
to Friday 7 June 2013, this term. The theme of the retreat
will be A Future Full of Hope. Preparations are currently
well underway in developing a retreat programme for our
students that will be engaging, spiritually formative and
inspirational. A specific information letter has been sent to
parents about this event recently.
Frank Chiment
Dean of Senior School
YEARS 11 & 12 PARENT TEACHER INTERVIEWS
The Years 11 & 12 Parent Teacher Interviews will take
place tomorrow in the Brimson Centre from 4.00pm to
8.00pm. We trust this will be a beneficial time to speak
to your son’s teachers. If you have not been able to make
an appointment with your son’s relevant teacher, please
contact them directly by phone or email. We are currently
trialling a new Booking System. Feedback may be directed
to the College via email to Caroline Zalai, on czalai@
saintaug.nsw.edu.au.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT - Student Expectations
Please be aware that I have reminded all Senior School
students recently of the College expectations concerning
behaviour on public transport. Generally,
St Augustine’s College students demonstrate excellent
behaviour on buses to and from school. However, from
time to time, the College does receive feedback from
the general public concerning behaviour that is below
our expectation. This is followed up immediately by the
College.
ATTENTION PARENTS!
The College requires complete Student, Family and
Medical Information. The information provided is used
for parent communications, in the event of illness or
accident and to assist in the organisation of excursions
and/or sporting activities. Details currently on record at
the College may have changed; it is a requirement of
enrolment that parents/guardians provide all known
contact details, medical and family information
about their child to the College.
Please contact the College Registrar, Philippa Sherwood
psherwood@saintaug.nsw.edu.au to advise of
any changes.
Thank you.
From the Dean of Primary School . . .
READING
As Naplan testing has begun this week, I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the importance and
benefits of reading every day. Bringing children and books together remains the goal of all teachers and developing this
love of Literature is the focus of the English National Syllabus. Nothing boosts reading excitement like another reader’s
enthusiasm and as such you can be this role model.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
The practical, inquiry based learning
that occurs in the Primary School at
St Augustine’s is a proven method
designed to engage all boys in the
learning task more meaningfully.
The skills of questioning, engaging,
discovering, analysing, resolving and
reflecting, provide an inquiry model
which promotes critical thinking.
As well as discovering the concepts
of gravity, air pressure, ellipses and
rotational paths, the boys are also
learning the skills of design and make, observation and investigation. The variety of group structures from collaborative
to independent, learning how to get along, to be organised and to persevere are essential skills which need to be
promoted in the same way as Naplan. The conversations I had recently at U/11 rugby match with many mums and dads
confirm my suspicion that Science is now becoming their sons’ favourite subject.
COMMUNITY
Our College’s Co-Curricular programme provides options for boys to participate in a variety of different sporting,
creative and performance based activities. Rugby, soccer, debating, ceramics, chess, basketball, band, choir/singing
group, drama are all excellent ways to promote our core value of Communitas(community) and I encourage all boys
to join in the fun, make friends and learn new skills.
GLOBAL CONNECTIONS GALA DAY: This Sunday 19th May we will be hosting a Gala Day for Sudanese Refugees. The day will be held at Dee Why Beach from
12pm – 4pm.
A DAY MADE BETTER
I would like to draw your attention to the
following programme that recognises exceptional
Primary School Teachers. If you know someone
who demonstrates these qualities, let us help you
recognise them for their outstanding contribution
with $1,000 worth of Art, Craft, and Stationery &
Office Supplies for the classroom including an
Apple iPad.
Nominate as many primary school teachers as you
like – each teacher nominated will receive an Apple
shaped Post-It Note dispenser!
Just head to adaymadebetter.com.au between the 6th May and 14th June 2013 to nominate your teacher.
CHOIR/SINGING ENSEMBLE
The new revamped Choir, under the guuidance of Jo Montz- Performing Arts Co-Ordinator, will meet Monday’s at Lunch
time. The importance of the Creative Arts in developing and promoting social skills and expressive confidence is an
essential part of the curriculum at Saint Augustine’s. I encourage any boy with an interest in Music to come along and
join our Primary singers. Many previous members of this group have gone on to performing on stage and are forging a
strong career in Music. I would love to see more boys take up this opportunity.
PRIMARY PARENT/TEACHER/STUDENT INTERVIEWS
The 3-Way Interviews will occur on the 24th July. Presently these times have not been set up but will be available towards
the end of term. Parents will then need to go online and make these appointments electronically. If family circumstances
have changed and you require separate booking times, can you please contact your son’s class teacher. This year for the
first time we are trialling the commencement of interviews at 2 pm. If you make appointments during these times, until
the completion of normal College hours, supervision will be supplied upon request.
FEEDBACK
The positive feedback I received from the recent Mother’s Day Mass is always nice to hear. It is often easier to be
critical than to show our gratitude and I am grateful for your ongoing support of the many College events. Through
your support our community flourishes and many friendships begin and continue long after your sons complete their
education.
I am particularly thankful to parents who have voiced concerns in a way that seeks the best possible outcome for both
parties. Your class teacher should always be your first port of call and when necessary I am always available to discuss
pressing needs.
STUDENT LEADERS
I had the pleasure of meeting with our Student Leaders last Monday. As part of our meeting we regularly discuss
suggestions made by their peers. One such suggestion led to the painting of a new handball court (Thanks to Declan
Murray). If any parent has suggestions, you may like to e-mail me so I can discuss these at our next Student Leader
Meeting.
QUOTE FOR THE WEEK
‘The primary responsibility of all relationships is to help each other fulfil their dreams’.
(Matthew Reilly)
Terry Walsh
Dean of Primary School
Sunday’s Gospel: PENTECOST - John14: 26 - ‘will remind you of all that I have said to you.’
Question of the Week
At school:
Who is a good reminder that God loves me?
At work or study:
What inspires me to remember and live by the teachings of Jesus?
In my family life:
Have you sent a SMS about God’s love to anyone in your family this week?
Words for this week. Repeat frequently with love. ‘‘Jesus, your spirit guides us, teaches us. ’
Last Friday we celebrated our annual Mother’s Day Mass of St Monica. The Brimson Centre was full
of proud boys and their mums and grandmothers. Many thanks to all who came along, especially
our group of past parents (mothers) of the College who make the annual trip back to Saints for this
event.
Thanks to our musicians, readers, planners, altar servers,
Tutors, students and the tech crew who contributed to
the success of this special Liturgy. Many thanks to the
P & F who provided a special morning tea after Mass.
College Sacramental Programme: Parents are reminded that if they would like their son to receive
various Sacraments in the Catholic Church or if they need some help in making contact
with their local parish. They are to make contact with Fr Senan Ward OSA.
(senanward@bigpond.com or phone: 0419 356 040.)
Whilst is it is preferable for this to be done within your local parish, in the past, the
College has offered classes and preparation in the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism,
Confirmation and Eucharist) and also Reconciliation. The course is open to all students.
ST VINCENT DE PAUL WINTER APPEAL: In Term 2 each year, the College supports
this appeal. Old clothes and blankets etc can be left in the Mission Office in Old School
or in the Good Counsel Office in Primary.
Margaret McElhone – Mission Advisor Ph: 9938-8297 mmcelhone@saintaug.nsw.edu.au
MISSION MATTERS CONTINUED . . .
Boys in all years are encouraged to become involved with the SEA
Programme. Meetings are held Monday 2 Lunch 1 in A2.1
Global Connections Gala Day: This Sunday 19th May the students
will be hosting a Gala Day for Sudanese Refugees. The day will be
held at Dee Why Beach from 12pm – 4pm. On the day the students
will run activities and share a BBQ lunch with the children. Students and parents interested in
attending the day please RSVP to Kate Donnellan by Thursday.
Northern Beaches Interchange: Volunteering opportunity – work with children with special needs.
Holiday programmes and Saturday activities. Any student 16 years or older is invited to become
involved. A training session will be held on Friday 24th May. Please see Kate Donnellan to register.
Augustinian Justice and Peace Symposium: Please find attached an invitation for the forthcoming
Augustinian Justice and Peace Symposium to be held at the College in July. Please note that because
of the College’s sponsorship of the event any St Augustine’s College community member (staff or
senior student attending) would be free of charge.
Kate Donnellan – SEA Coordinator: kdonnellan@saintaug.nsw.edu.au
2 13 RUGBY LUNCHEON
Tim Gilbert – MC, Channel 9 Sports Presenter
Matt Dunning – Australian Rugby Representative
Andrew Slack – Grand Slam Winning Wallaby Captain
George Gregan – Wallaby Captain, Record Caps for the Wallabies
Friday 14 June, 2013 | 12:30pm – 3:30pm
Manly Golf Club | Balgowlah Road, Manly
Tickets - $150 per person (inc GST)
(Includes a two course meal, cheese platter and all beverages)
We encourage you to purchase either a table of 10
or
individual tickets
(We can organise tables with people from your son’s rugby team or Year Group)
Funds raised will assist with purchasing of additional rugby equipment for all teams at the College.
RSVP deadline Friday May 31, 2013
Payment is required to confirm attendance. Please complete the form below and return to us via the following options:
Fill out your online form, then Email to cwalsh@saintaug.nsw.edu.au
or print the form, then Post to Taff Walsh, St Augustine’s College - Sydney PO Box 399, Brookvale NSW 2100
or Fax - 9905 6483 | Enquiries – Taff Walsh, 9938 8200
Copies of this invitation and event updates are on the College website
RUGBY LUNCHEON - FRIDAY 14 JUNE, 2013
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Universities
• University Career talks for senior students will begin this term.
They will be held in Cameron House during lunch. Talks will
usually give information on the application process, faculties,
scholarships, bonus points and campus life. Our first talk will
be from UNSW and will be held on 23/5/13.
• Macquarie University has provided copies of their 2014
Undergraduate Guide and also their “Study at Macquarie”
booklet. See me for a copy.
• The University of Notre Dame has sent copies of their 2014
Early Offer Program. This program enables successful students
to receive a university offer prior to sitting the HSC.
• Deakin University, Victoria has provided a copy of their 2014
Undergraduate Guide.
• The University of Wollongong Early Admission Program
enables students to be offered a university place prior to the
release of their ATAR.
• The University of Sydney has sent copies of their 2014
Undergraduate Prospectus and Faculty Guides.
• University of Technology Sydney Bachelor of Information
Technology Co-operative Scholarship Program round one
applications are due 21/6/13.
The program offers students $16,000 during each year of
their studies and they will undertake two six month full-time
industry placements. The course has a 100% employment
rate for its graduates.
• The University of Notre Dame has sent copies of their 2014
prospectus and also an introductory guide to Notre Dame.
• Your Path to Sydney Uni Information Night is being held at
Revesby on 22/5/13.
• UNSW Year 10 Subject Selection & Information Evenings are
being held at various locations during May. These evenings
provide students with information about UNSW admission
processes and what HSC subjects to study in Years 11 & 12.
Private Colleges
• Avondale College of Higher Education Open Day is on 5/6/13.
Scholarships/ Cadetships
• The KPMG Cadetship Recruitment Program is based in
Sydney and offers cadetship placements to students
intending to study a commerce or business degree with a
major in accounting or information systems. Cadets will be
offered a permanent full-time job with KPMG on graduation.
Applications close 21/6/13.
Information Session: 23/5/13, 4:30pm to 6pm at KPMG
Sydney Office, Level 15, 10 Shelley Street, Sydney. RSVP to
NSWgradrecruit@kpmg.com.au
• RSM Bird Cameron Assurance & Business Advisory Cadetship
applications close 26/5/13.This cadetship is based in Sydney
and is for students who are looking for practical industry
experience while completing their business or commerce
degree.
• The Defence University Sponsorship allows students to
study an accredited degree at any Australian university and
graduate with a career in the Navy, Army or Air Force.
• University of New South Wales Scholarships Information
Evening is being held on 6/6/13
Gap Year Programmes
• Lattitude Global Volunteering will be holding an information
session on 12/6/13.
World Education Program (WEP) is awarding two $3000
scholarships and a number of smaller scholarships for
semester and year-long student exchange programs to
Argentina and China commencing in 2014.
• Southern Cross Cultural Exchange is a not-for-profit
organization which runs international educational exchange
programs for students in secondary school. They are hosting
information sessions in the coming months.
Student Programmes/ Workshops
• Experience a Day in the Life of a Cadet at ADFA. Enter this
competition to win economy flights, tickets to a Brumbies
Rugby match and a day’s training at ADFA. Entries close
24/5/13
• Fire & Rescue NSW Work Experience Program will be held at
the FRNSW Training College in Alexandria. Principal approval
would be required to attend.
• Discover Human Movement, Sport and Exercise at University
of Technology Sydney
- 4/7/13 5:45pm to 7pm Kuring-gai Campus, Lindfield, Sydney
• The University of Technology Sydney is holding a series of
information sessions for anyone considering a career in
midwifery.
- 18/6/13 & 3/7/13 - City Campus – 5:45pm to 7pm
• The University of Technology Sydney is holding a series of
information sessions for anyone considering a career in
nursing.
22/5/13– City Campus – 5:45pm to 7pm (Men in Nursing
focus)
4/7/13 – Kuring-gai Campus – 5:45pm to 7pm
9/7/13 – City Campus – 5:45 to 7pm
• Post School Options Expo is being held on 22/5/13 in
Chatswood. This expo for people with a disability will provide
information about the options available once they leave
school.
Contact: Gayna Bamford on gayna.bamforth@2realise.org.au
• Med Entry holds courses to assist students in their preparation
for the UMAT Test.
Miscellaneous
• Year 10 & 12 students will be attending the Northern Beaches
Career Expo at Miramare Gardens, Terry Hills on16/5/13. There
will be over 70 exhibitors, including universities, TAFE, private
colleges, apprenticeship centres, employer groups, defence,
police and more. Students are encouraged to make the
most of this opportunity to investigate post school options
or subject selection considerations for Year 11. Parents are
welcome to attend throughout the day for a nominal fee.
• The NSW Government “schoolatoz” site provides useful
information for students and parents related to study, future
planning and subject selection for Year 10 students.
• HSC Students can now view their personal HSC examination
timetable by logging into their Students Online account.
• The Department of Education, Employment and Workplace
Relations releases information on national and state level
skill shortages. It covers over 100 occupations and focuses on
skilled occupations that usually require post-school education
or training.
• This year’s Undergraduate Medicine and Health Sciences
Admission Test (UMAT) is being held on 31/7/13, with
registrations opening in April and closing on 7/6/13. The test
is used specifically to assist with the selection of students
into the medicine, dentistry and health science degree
programs at undergraduate level at some universities. The
UMAT Reference Guide provides an overview of the process.
Commercial enterprises such as MedEntry & NIE provide
preparation programs and bursaries.
For further information on any of the above contact
Paul McAlinden at the College.
Study Tips
Einstein said ‘Genius is 10% inspiration and 90%
perspiration’
Students in Years 7-10 are quickly approaching an assessment period. It
is important they remain focused. Below is list of study techniques that
students may find useful when revising.
Plan your study. Use the Study Planner that is located in each year group on the Academic site.
Read over all your subject content. Make study notes.
Chunking: Try chunking down the information to learn into manageable sections. Record concise bullet
points.
Use Colour. Colour or highlight headings, formulas or quotes to make them stand out.
Write out what you remember in your own words.
Record what you know about a topic using a Concept Map (Mindmap).
Have a parent or friend test you.
Make and use flashcards.
Put up formulas and rules around the house.
Teach what you have learnt to someone else.
Form a study group.
Create a test and complete it under exam conditions.
Academic Support: Attend the ARC after school.
Access the Online Study Skills Tool. All secondary students and parents at our school also have access
to a great study skills website to help students develop their skills. Go to www.studyskillshandbook.
com.au and enter the following:
username: password: staugustines
146results
A new site “Academic Advice” has been created on the Portal for study skills documents and presentations. The page
can be found in the tab Workspaces/Academic Site or click http://portal.saintaug.nsw.edu.au/Collaboration/ATNs/
Academic_Study_Advice/default.aspx
To contact the Academic Advisors: Middle School students and parents should email Kylie Bowra at
kbowra@saintaug.nsw.edu.au. Senior School students and parents should email Tricia Briggs at
tbriggs@saintaug.nsw.edu.au. Both Academic Advisors work closely with their respective Dean of School
and are located in the Tolentine building opposite the uniform shop.
Attollo Awards Attollo Awards Attollo Awards
Year 5
Year 6
Teddy Wilson
Callum Sergeant
For displaying the
Augustinian values of
friendship and
community in his
dealings with others.
For always displaying
a positive and genuine
approach to his studies
and relationships
with others.
Year 7
Cole Pittar
For his mature and
energetic approach
to all aspects of
school life.
Year 9
Dominic Scognamiglio
For his on-going
positive contributions
to College life across a
number of areas.
Year 11
Dylan Bruce
College commitment
in a variety of
Co-curricular
activities.
Year 8
Ryan King.
For showing strong
school spirit through
his commitment to the
College Co-curricular
programme.
Year 10
Zac Van Lathum
For his continued
display of
‘Communitas’
Year 12
Josh Stacey
For his continued
display of
‘Communitas’.
ACADEMIC SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS:
In an effort to further enhance the study culture that exists in the College, students are offered additional academic
support after school in the Augustine Resource Centre (ARC). The ARC is open after school for students in Years 5
– 9 until 5pm and until 6:00pm for students in Years 10 – 12 on Monday to Thursday. We are fortunate to have a
number of recent past scholars from the College, including Sam Lambooy, Jordan Candido and Keith Hardy, available
to support students with their studies during these times. Academic staff also generously make themselves available to
assist boys. Students, particularly in Years 11 and 12 are encouraged to stay on at school and complete their homework
in study partnerships, in our well-resourced library. It is a great opportunity for all students to ask for help in areas where
they may be struggling and also to consolidate work they have studied in class.
ARC MATHS HELP
DAY
TEACHER 7 - 9
TEACHER 10 - 12
Mon
Anna Hayes
Anna Hayes
Tues
Jacob John (Wk 2)
Jacob John (Wk 2)
Wed
Thurs
Anna Harmer
Carly Townsend
Carly Townsend
DAY
TEACHER 7 - 9
TEACHER 10 - 12
Mon
Andrew Strunk
Tricia Briggs
Tues
Ilona Welch
Kirsty Begg
ARC ENGLISH HELP
Wed
Thurs
Tricia Briggs
Ilona Welch
Kirsty Begg
ARC HUMANITIES HELP (ENGLISH, HISTORY & RE)
Mon
Madeleine Conlon
ARC GEOGRAPHY HELP
DAY
TEACHER
Wed 2
Amanda Neilsen
ARC SCIENCE HOMEWORK CLUB
DAY
TEACHER
Mon
Graham Bruce Science/Physics
Wed
Sean McLean Science/Biology
ARC STUDY SUPPORT YEARS 7 – 9
DAY
TEACHER
Wed
Kylie Bowra
Thurs
Kylie Bowra
Vicki Lewis
Information Services Co-ordinator
Year 8 Chinese language students recently completed an assessment item on ‘Chinese Geography’. A part of that
assessment item included the creation of an attractive map of a fictitious Chinese island republic on an A4 piece of
paper , to be completed using Chinese characters. The purpose of the map creation was to enable students to
understand that Chinese place names are often derived from either geographical features or from historical and
cultural considerations. For example, the city of Shanghai 上海 means ‘Approaching the Sea’, Hong Kong 香港,
(known as Xianggang in Mandarin) means ‘Fragrant Harbour’, and Beijing 北京 means ‘North Capital’ . Some
examples of the names of Chinese provinces further illustrates how place names are often determined by
geographical location. The province of Hebei 河北 and Henan 河南 mean ‘River North’ and ‘River South’ in Chinese
(referring to the Yellow River), while Hubei 湖北 and Hunan 湖南 mean ‘Lake North’ and ‘Lake South’, referring to
both provinces’ proximity to the large Taihu Lake located south of the Yangtze River. The provinces of Shandong 山
东 and Shanxi 山西 mean ‘Mountain East’ and ‘Mountain West, respectively’.
In this assignment Year 8 Chinese language students were required to create their own island shape and
topography, following guidelines such as “… the map must have 2 lakes, 1 river, 3 beaches, 5 mountains, 7 towns, 1
smaller island…” etc. All the names of the towns and other geographical features on their maps were to be labelled
with Chinese character names relevant to the surrounding geographical features. Students were provided with a
glossary of geographical terms from which they could choose and combine Chinese words for their place names, to
be written in black ink on a colourful artwork map. On the map below, created by Year 8 Chinese language student
Harrison Price, some of the names he formulated included 干村 Gancun (Dryville), 风村 Fengcun (Windville), 中间
市 Zhongjian Shi (Middle City), 火市 Huo Shi (Fire City) – presumably a place near a volcano !. Other place names
on Harrison’s map were 湖村 Hucun (Lakeville), 眼湖 Yanhu (Eye Lake), 蓝色河 Lanse He (Blue River) and 国立公
园 Guoli Gongyuan (National Park).
This assignment offered the boy s an opportunity to be creative, to use their hands, to apply their Chinese language
skills as well as gain cultural understandings regarding the way Chinese villages, cities and provinces are named.
This system of naming places is even applied to the name that Chinese people give their own country, i.e. 中国
Zhongguo meaning ‘Middle Country’, which is an apt name given that China is surrounded geographically by tundra
to its north-east, vast grasslands to the north, the Gobi and Taklamakan Deserts to the north-west, the Himalayan
Mountains to the south-east, hot and steamy jungles to the south and the Pacific Ocean to the east.
Mark Hall Chinese Teacher
THE ATLAS PERFORMING ARTS SITE
•
As in previous years, all boys are invited to present a
solo performance for our knowledgeable adjudicators
for a chance to win a prize in our Solo Recitals. Discuss
this with your Tutor to get them to help you in
preparation.
•
NEW in 2013: we are now calling for student
compositions to be judged for a chance to with the
Junior, Middle and Senior Division prizes. More details
to follow.
Our Tolle Lege newsletter is only updated once a week.
Stay up to date with Music and Drama. Use the Performing
Arts ATLAS site. Log in here.
Please take the time to read our Music Co-curricular
Handbook. It is an in-depth compilation of all information
pertaining to the Bands, Choirs, and Ensembles at the College.
A hard copy is available form the Music Administration Office
for anybody that would prefer one.
BOYS ATTENDING THE DUKE OF
EDINBURGH
Boys attending the Duke of Edinburgh walk on the 19th
- 20th of May, are reminded of their obligations at the
Northern Beaches Eisteddfod on Tuesday 21st May.
NORTHERN BEACHES EISTEDDFOD
The Northern Beaches Eisteddfod is coming very soon!
The Brimson Centre will be freely accessible to all entrants,
however, if you wish to be in the audience, The Eisteddfod
sells tickets at the door. Boys are expected to be out of
class ½ hour before the section commences.
Monday May 20
Primary School Concert Band 9:30am
Tuesday May 21
Middle and Senior School Concert Bands 9:30am
Stage Bands 11:30am
Please note that the above times are the section
commencement times. In most cases, the band’s
performance time might be up to an hour after that time.
Stay tuned for more information
MESSAGE FOR ALL CONCERT BAND
BOYS
An email with information regarding next week’s
eisteddfod was sent last week, please take note of the
following important information.
Primary School Concert Band is participation on MONDAY
20th May. The boys are required to have their instruments
on the day and be at the Ensemble Room after Tutor
Group.
Middle and Senior School Concert Bands are participating
on Tuesday 21st May. Both Bands need their instruments
at School on the day and be at the Ensemble Room
straight after tutor group. Middle School Concert Band is
performing 2nd, so the year 7 boys (not in Stage Band 2)
will be able to return to the Medieval day at the conclusion
of their performance. Senior School Concert Band is 6th.
Please note parents are most welcome to come and listen
to the Eisteddfod which begins on both days at 9.30am in
the Brimson Hall.
THE ST AUGUSTINE’S MUSIC FESTIVAL
Other important dates to add to your diary:
In Term Three, the College holds the College Music Festival
(July 29-August 2). This huge event is a chance for us to
celebrate the diverse musical talent we have at
St Augustine’s College.
NSW School Band Festival dates and times
•
Every Lunchtime in the G-Block quad, student rock
bands perform in a battle of the bands event called
“Rock in the Quad”. We encourage all students to
create their own rock bands and to enter either the
Junior or Senior Division of RITQ.
Middle School Concert Band Sunday 21st July - 9.45am at
UNSW
Senior School Concert Band Sunday 21st July - 1.15pm at
UNSW
Primary School Concert Band Sunday 28th July - 11.15am
at UNSW
JAZZ ENSEMBLE
We will be auditioning for a new drummer to start learning
the repertoire for Jazz Ensemble. The new drummer will
not be performing with Jazz Ensemble until term 4 but
they will need to start attending rehearsals and working
closely with the current year 12 drummer, Joshua Hurley.
If you are interested in auditioning please contact
Catharina Shepherd by the end of week 3. This is an open
invitation to all students. Auditions will be held in the
following week during available lunchtimes.
BRASS ENSEMBLE
SINGERS WANTED
Right now we are looking for boys of all ages to join in the
fun and produce some
fantastic music. Primary
and Senior School
Choir are now taking
new members, and we
warmly invite all boys
of any skill/experience.
It’s a great way to meet
your co-curricular requirements as well as having fun with
your friends.
Brass Ensemble will now be held every Friday at lunchtime
in ENS. Boys are reminded to collect their practice music.
The NEW Primary School Choir rehearses every Monday
lunch in the Ensemble Room.
THE BUSKING PROJECT
Senior School Choir rehearses every Tuesday morning
before school from 7:30am in the Lecceto Auditorium.
The Busking Project is an opportunity to perform in the
quad on Monday lunchtime and raise money for the SEA
Programme at the same time. Please see Jennifer Power to
register for yuor chance to perform.
LEARNING AN INSTRUMENT
If you would like to start learning an instrument in 2013,
the College provides several instrumental tutors.
Please enrol by clicking here and emailing to Lynne
Papahatzis .
MUSICAL 2014
“Thoroughly Modern Millie” is the next joint Musical
between Stella Maris College and
St Augustine’s College. Auditions will be held in Weeks
5 and 6 this term. An email was sent out to all boys from
Years 7-11 (8-12 2014) with all the information on how
to prepare for the auditions. If you have any further
questions, please contact Catharina Shepherd (Assistant
Musical Director) or Joseph Montz.
Senior School Concert Band prepares
for the Northern Beaches Eisteddfod.
REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:
DAY
TIME
ENSEMBLE
AGE
VENUE
STAFF
MONDAY
7:30-8:30am
Stage Band 2
Open
ENS
J. Montz
MONDAY
Lunchtime
Primary School Choir
Junior School
ENS
J. Montz
TUESDAY
7:30-8:30am
Senior School Choir
Senior School
AUD
M. Coen/ F. Ling
TUESDAY
7:30-8:30am
Primary School Concert Band
Primary School
MMC
J. Power
TUESDAY
7:30-8:30am
Percussion Ensemble
Open
ENS
D. Kemp
TUESDAY
Lunchtime
Bass Guitar Ensemble
Open
ENS
J. Smith
WEDNESDAY
7:30-8:30am
Senior School Concert Band
Senior School
MMC
J. Power
WEDNESDAY
Lunchtime
Liturgy Ensemble
Open
ENS
J. Montz
THURSDAY
7:30-8:30am
Stage Band 1
Open
ENS
J. Montz
THURSDAY
7:30-8:30am
String Ensemble
Open
MU1
J. Power
FRIDAY
7:30-8:30am
Middle School Concert Band
Middle School
MMC
J. Power
FRIDAY
7:30-8:30am
Jazz Ensemble
Open
ENS
C. Shepherd
FRIDAY
Lunchtime
Brass Ensemble
Open
AUD
J. Montz
FRIDAY
Lunchtime
Guitar Ensemble
Open
ENS
H. Blake/ S. Barrett
AUSTRALIAN YOUTH ORCHESTRA
The Australian Youth Orchestra will shortly be opening applications for 2014.
“Playing with the Australian Youth Orchestra has provided me with countless opportunities to work with conductors,
tutors and performers of a formidable calibre, whose professional insight has proved invaluable for my musical
education and experience.” Hannah Buckley, AYO participant since 2011.
Each year, AYO present ten tailored training and performance programs each year for aspiring musicians, composers,
arts administrators and music journalists aged 12 to 30. Applicants can apply for one or all of the programs they may be
eligible for.
AYO program eligibility starts at AMEB Grade 6 (or equivalent) for AYO Young Symphonists and AYO National Music
Camp, from AMEB Grade 7 for The Australian Youth Orchestra, and then AMusA and above for advanced programs,
including AYO Chamber Players and AYO Orchestral Career Development.
Applications for 2014 open on May 20 and close June 7. Please contact Joseph Montz for more information.
INSTRUMENT DONATIONS
The College Music Department is always looking to acquire instruments. Doesn’t matter how big or small it is, or
whether it is not in full working order, we’ll fix it up and find it a great new home! If you have an instrument lying
around unused, please contact Joseph Montz.
2012 COLLEGE PERFORMING ARTS EVENTS Northern Beaches Eisteddfod – May 20/21 – Concert Bands and Stage Bands.
Joseph Montz
Performing Arts Co-ordinator
Please note that the Junior Drama Club will begin in Week Four this
term,due to Lord of the Flies.
All boys in Years 5 to 7 are welcome to join. We meet in the Lecceto Auditorium on
Wednesday afternoons from 3.30pm to 5.00pm. There is no fee, and it counts toward
a boy’s extra-curricular points. This was very popular last year, and we covered many
aspects of Drama and Theatre including Improvisation, Script Work, Play Building,
Theatre Games and even some music!
Gillian Towle
Faculty Co-ordinator Drama
AUGUSTINIAN KITCHEN
MEALS REQUIRED
The Family Liaison team needs to reach out to our generous community. Our
‘Augustinian Kitchen’ which provides meals to families experiencing distress, is a very
practical and essential component of our work.
Presently we have several families in crisis. Should any families feel they could contribute
a meal(s) we would gratefully place it in our freezer for delivery to families in need.
For further information, please contact our Family Care Liaison Officer, Sue May on 0410
638589 or email on smay@saintaug.nsw.edu.au .
Thank you for your ongoing generosity in supporting the Family Liaison Team and our
College community.
CALLING ON OUR PARENTS TO GIVE A GIFT
(Giving in Faith Together)
North Harbour Parish has a new outreach ministry initiative ‘GIFT’ that supports families in stress in our Parish
neighbourhood. They are calling on our St Augustine’s community to support this drive.
Click on the link for more information on how you can help.
Bro Saldie, osa
sresolado@saintaug.nsw.edu.au
CANTEEN ROSTER
THURSDAY 16/5/13
FRIDAY 17/5/13
MONDAY 20/5/13
TUESDAY 21/5/13
WEDNESDAY 22/5/13
Mary Sidery
Kylie Fallow
Caron Stevenson
Beverly Baxter
Julia Wright
Michelle Channel
Frances O’Connor
Belinda Eady (after 1pm)
Valerie Smidmore
Keira Hulme
Annabel Nelson
Cathy Whittard
Toa Manu
Susan Mohr
Margaret Lucey
Cassandra Waddington
Melissa McDonagh
Kim Brookes
Kath Gilmore
Narelle Nicholls
Sally Stewart
Help needed please
RUGBY
Well done to all teams that travelled over to Oakhill College last weekend for trial matches, from all reports
the College teams did quite well, Oakhill is one of the strongest Schools in the ISA and is a good gauge for the
competition.
This Saturday we play our last trial before the ISA season commences against one of the premier GPS Schools
St Ignatius Riverview at their home grounds. This is a first for the College and will be a fantastic challenge for many
of our teams. Please see the schedule of games below
Rugby Trial Matches Saturday 18th May (13Yrs-Opens)
IPSHA Round 3 (11 & 12Yrs)
Team
11 Gold
11 Green
11 Red
11 White
12 Gold
12 Green
12 Red
Opposition
St Aloysius
St Aloysius
St Aloysius
St Aloysius
St Pius
St Pius
BYE
Time
10.15am
9.30am
8.45am
8.00am
9.30am
8.45am
Ground
Pittwater Park 4
Pittwater Park 4
Pittwater Park 4
Pittwater Park 4
Pittwater Park 3
Pittwater Park 3
13 Gold
13 Green
13 Red
13 White
13 Black
14 Gold
14 Green
14 Red
14 White
15 Gold
15 Green
15 Red
16 Gold
16 Green
3rd XV
2nd XV
1st XV
Riverview
Riverview C’s
Riverview D’s
Riverview E’s
Riverview F’s
Riverview
Riverview C’s
Riverview D’s
Riverview E’s
Riverview
Riverview
Riverview D’s
Riverview
Riverview D’s
Riverview 5ths
Riverview
Riverview
9.00am
8.00am
12.00pm
11.00am
10.00am
11.00am
10.00am
9.00am
8.00am
11.00am
10.00am
9.00am
12.00pm
11.00am
1.00pm
2.00pm
3.15pm
Riverview 6
Riverview 6
Riverview 6
Riverview 6
Riverview 6
Riverview 4 B
Riverview 4 B
Riverview 4 B
Riverview 4 B
Riverview 1
Riverview 1B
Riverview 1B
Riverview 1
Riverview 1B
Riverview 1
Riverview 1
Riverview 1
Oval Addresses:
Pittwater Park Pittwater Road Warriewood
St Ignatius College Riverview - all grounds on campus (refer to attached map)
Tambourine Bay Road Lane Cove
RUGBY LEAGUE
SURFING
Congratulations to Teddy Wilson of Yr 5 who was recently
selected in the Polding Rugby League Team to play at the
State carnival for selection into the NSW Primary Schools
Team.
Congratulations to Lachlan Foster of Yr 7 who won the
Northern Beaches U/14 Regional Junior Surfing titles last
weekend, Lachlan has now qualified to surf at the Junior
State Titles at Maroubra Beach in July, the College wishes
Lachlan well at the tournament.
SWIMMING
Congratulations to the College’s 6 x 50m all age Relay
team that was placed in 4th position at the NSW All Schools
Championships, also to Andrew Newling who placed 4th in
the 13Yrs 50m breastroke. A fantastic effort from our elite
school swimmers!
Back row Left to right:
Oliver Boyce, Nick
Harris, Daniel Ferreira
Front Row Left to right:
Andrew Newling, Evan
Stratton, Mitchell
Painter
Lord of the Flies
I would like to congratulate all involved in the production
of the Lord of the Flies, for those of us that saw the play
would have been blown away by the incredible set, the
professionalism and the performance skills of our students
and staff. A special mention to all the caste, on stage or
behind the scene and support staff involved. Further
congratulations to Gillian Towle and Chris Hardy for your
leadership and commitment ensuring the success of the
production.
DEBATING
At this week’s assembly the College presented William
Berthelot of Yr 12 with his Captain of Debating badge a
fitting reward for his contribution to the College Debating
programme. William has been participating in the
Independent Schools Debating Association competition
since year 7 at the College. His quick wit, ability to argue
any case, extensive vocabulary and excellent political
knowledge made him a strong contender in the debating
arena. It has been a delight to witness his debating and
public speaking skills develop over the last few years,
becoming a speaker who completely captured your
attention and made the audience believe in any argument
that he put forward. William was recently accepted into
NSW Youth Parliament, an issue-based committee of ten
young people who are empowered to create a Bill with the
aim of solving a problem that they are passionate about
which will be presented to MP’s and State Ministers over
the upcoming July holidays. We wish William well on this
retreat and congratulate him for his excellent effort in the
debating arena whilst at the College.
John Papahatzis
Head of Sport & Co-curricular
JUNIOR RUGBY
On Saturday May 11, the Under 12 Rugby teams travelled
to Barker College for the second round of this season’s
games. The weather was perfect, as the Reds took to the
field for the first of the three U12 matches. In a closely
fought game the Reds battled through to become
eventual winners (20-17).
The Greens played next facing tough opposition. However,
they played an attacking game to become 31-7 winners.
These two wins set the scene for the final game and
anxious for a clean sweep the Golds took to the field. In
a thrilling and fast paced game against Barker’s prep first
team, the Golds turned in a fine team performance to win
24-12.
Next week sees a home fixture for Primary rugby with two
U12 teams against St Pius X and the U11s facing
St Aloysius.
The NSW team recorded some incredible results through
the week going through their pool undefeated with wins
against Queesnland South, Western Australia Metro,
Northern Terrority, New Zealand, Victoria Country and
South Australia Country. Then then progressed to the semi
finals when they cam up against Tasmania and took out
the game 72-52. From this they made it in to the Grand
final where they came up against Victoria Metro. This
match was a close encounter with NSW going down 63-60
to take home the Silver medal. Dan Pitcher was a standout
for the NSW team playing plenty of minutes and leading
the team on the court.
Both Dan and Tom represented the school and NSW
with pride and we congratulate them on this fantastic
acheivement.
WARATAHS’ SCHOOL MARCH PAST
On Saturday evening the College was represented by 42
Junior rugby players in the annual Waratahs’ school march
past. The boys, accompanied by staff members, had the
opportunity to walk on the hallowed turf of the Sydney
Football (Allianz) Stadium before watching the Waratahs
win their Super 15 game against the Stormers.
The boys had a memorable and enjoyable time and we
would like to congratulate them on their impeccable
behaviour throughout the evening.
Chris Egger - Coach, Tevita Halaifonua - Coach
Diane Egger - Manager
BASKETBALL
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to Daniel Pitcher of Year 12 and Tom
Savage of Year 11 who were selected to represent NSW
and competed at the Australian U18’s Mens Basketball
Championships that were held in Brisnabe during the
recent school holidays.
NSWCIS Basketball
On Friday of last week a number of St Augustine’s
students attended the annual NSWCIS Basketball trials at
Newington College. The boys were put through their paces
throughout the day completing a number of drills, skills
and matchplay. From these trials Daniel Pitcher of Year
12 was the only St Augustine’s student to be selected in
this team and we again congratulate Daniel on another
remarkable accolade.
Emma Donnellan
ISA Basketball TIC
OPEN WATER POLO
No game last week because of the BYE. This Friday, the
boys play Marist B at 9.03 pm.
INTERMEDIATE WATER POLO
The As continued their winning way with a 9-1 victory, a
pleasing feature being that the goals were spread evenly
throughout the team.
The Bs chalked up a solid 8-1 victory against Marist, with
Samson Coulter scoring 4 goals, well supported by team
mates.
The Cs came up against an A team for the second week in
a row but never gave up, making the opposition work hard
for goals.
The full draw for the Intermediate Competition is due out
this week. It has not yet been received.
JUNIOR WATER POLO (YEAR 7)
This will start in Term 3. We have 39 registered players and
will be working through the grading and selection process
towards the end of this term.
Paul Hull - TIC Water Polo
CRICKET NEWS
The Annual Cricket Presentation Night will be held next
MONDAY 20th MAY commencing at 7pm in the Brimson
Centre. For this event, boys will be required to wear full
college winter uniform.
Australian cricket legend Doug Walters will be coming
along as guest to share his stories of cricket in the
yesteryears and may shed some light into the events of
the infamous ‘underarm delivery’ in which he played in the
match!
Don’t miss it!
Also on the night, the St Augustine’s College Cricket
Committee will be collecting old and pre-loved cricket
gear to send to a needy community who love their cricket,
but desperately need some gear to practice and play with.
You would be surprised at how they enjoy receiving gear,
so please have a look in your kitbags and garages for any
unused gear that we can donate and place it in the big
yellow bin next Monday.
A raffle with some great prizes will also be run on the
night, so bring along some loose change and be in it to
win it.
James Scholtens
TiC Cricket jscholtens@saintaug.nsw.edu.au
Balmoral Burn 2013
Sunday 2nd June 9am
A little reminder that this year, I would like to get as
many of the runners as possible from the Running Club
to participate in the Balmoral burn in 4 weeks. I will be
competing in the adult’s race and would love to see some
of the Running Club boys take part as well in either the
Primary race or Secondary Race. It is a 420m run up Awaba
St, Balmoral. It is also a fundraising day that is a lot of fun
for all. If you are interested in participating in the event
please go to www.humpty.com.au Once on the site go to
‘Events’ and ‘Balmoral Burn’. Scroll down to individual entry
and follow the prompts. All runners from the College will
get a college singlet to run in for the day and represent
Saints Running Club. After you have registered, please
email me so I can organise a meeting spot for all our boys
on the morning of the race.
See you at the bottom of the hill.
Mitchell Cooper
Ph: 9938 8200 (ext 334)
Email: mcooper1@saintaug.nsw.edu.au
Rugby with a
touch of colour!!
You are invited to our
Supporters’ Social Evening
The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
Bronze Qualifying Expedition
Sun 19- Mon 20 May
All Bronze participants of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award will be attending the qualifying
expedition at 9:00am on Sunday 19 May starting from:
Lane Cove National Park Office, Lady Game Drive, Chatswood NSW 2067
(The students will return to the college by coach by 4:30pm Mon 20 May)
Notes will be sent home with students on Friday 10 May.
All other information can be found under ‘News’ at the college Duke of Ed website:
www.sacdoe.weebly.com
For enquiries please email: jgray@saintaug.nsw.edu.au
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