Student Voice Week | Child Safe Standards | Community Events | Lions Youth of the Year update | Student Opal Cards | Rest in Peace
Student Voice Week Our Student Leadership team has worked hard to establish and promote Student Voice Week, which commenced on Monday. The team ran many activities throughout the week seeking feedback from boys in Years 5 – 12 in what they like about the school and areas they think could be further developed. Fun activities also included karaoke and dodge ball. See our Student Leaders article in this week’s Tolle Lege for more information, the week’s highlights and photos of the organised chaos!
Child Safe Standards As part of the College intention to keep the students safe and ensuring the boys understand where and who they can go to for help the Student Leaders have been speaking to the boys about the newly released NSW Child Safe Standards from the Office of the Children’s Guardian. The Student Leaders’ particular focus has been on Standard 2: Children participate in decisions affecting them and are taken seriously. Here they have worked on making sure students at our school are aware of who they can go to for help or advice, the importance of friendships as support and the opportunity to express their views, knowing their ‘voice’ will be heard.
Student Leaders’ participation in community events Our Student Leaders opinions, experiences and feedback on College practice has always been encouraged and we continue to place emphasis on broadening this into community events and organisations. College Captain Max M and Head Prefect Hugh B have attended two events recently: Queenwood College Leadership afternoon tea and the Warringah Youth Ambassadors program hosted by Zali Steggall Member for Warringah. The boys said Queenwood attracted students from 12 different schools including single sex, co-educational, catholic, public and private. They participated in many ‘getting to know you’ activities including the Amazing Race and having a great afternoon all round.
Max and Hugh also attended the first Warringah Youth Ambassadors program meeting for the year where they heard from One Eighty, a local organisation established in Avalon which focuses on ‘youth mental health done differently’. Zali then briefed everyone on current events within Parliament and the quorum undertook further planning for the upcoming ‘Have You Say Day’. I am so pleased that our Student Leaders’ ‘voice’ is being head and highly respected. Most importantly I am happy they are gaining so much experience across vastly different arenas.
Through to the next round - Lions Youth of the Year competition Hugh B was once again successful when he won the Lions Youth of the Year area competition. He will now progress to the District final to be held in mid-March at Wenty Leagues Club which includes the five winners from each of the Sydney areas. I look forward to attending with Hugh and cheering him on.
Student Opal Cards Parents are asked to ensure their son has a current Student Opal Card if he is travelling to and from the College via bus or other form of public transport. It is extremely important that your son has an active card and is tapping on and off as he travels each day so we may keep the College’s bus allocations. If NSW Transport believes we are underutilising our buses, some services may be discontinued and recently, we have had instances where a school bus is full to capacity, unable to collect all our students. This can only occur when previously boys have not tapped on as they board the bus, therefore providing only partial evidence of student numbers.
Please refer to the NSW Transport website – School student travel for more information and to apply for a Student Opal Card – Link HERE.
Rest in Peace
Your prayers are requested for the Darrow, Sheil and Kissane families, following the recent passing of Vivienne Kissane, grandmother of Charlie Darrow (Year 12), Harrison Darrow (Year 10), Darcy Sheil (Year 11) and Rory Kissane (Class of 2019).
May the Lord welcome Vivienne into his kingdom of peace.
Kate Earle Deputy Principal - Students
Student Leadership
Max King-Gibbons, Prefect and Heavey House Captain
This week was Student Voice Week. The Student Leadership Team and I implemented a number of activities and events to increase and emphasise student voice and everyone’s involvement in the shaping and development of the College.
Activities/Schedule:
Monday
Survey: An online- survey was sent out to the school that asked about the biggest issues facing youth today. This coincides with a local campaign, ‘Have Your Say Day’ where, with other schools, the Student Leadership Team will present these issues to local members, organisation leaders, and government officials (all focusing on how to improve and develop your lives).
Tuesday
Notes (Lunchtime): Stands were set up in Goold Quad where the boys were encouraged to write down any changes and developments they would like to see at the College. We had a lot of great feedback which we will go over and then discuss with Mr Byrne and Mrs Earle.
Wednesday
Town Hall (Lunchtime) We hosted a Town Hall-style meeting at the Brimson where we reflected on the notes and boys were encouraged to ask questions and present suggestions directly to the team.
Thursday
Karaoke (Lunchtime): This definitely focused on Voice. The Student Leadership Team along with Year 12 students, hosted a hilarious karaoke in the Goold Quad.
Friday
College Assembly, Period 1: This wasn’t the traditional assembly. It focused entirely on student voice, with only students speaking. The Student Leadership Team hosted the assembly and the 2023 SRC team were inaugurated.
Student Leadership Dodgeball Competition (Lunchtime): If you can dodge a wrench, you can dodge a ball. All students had the opportunity to get to know the Student Leadership Team better. It was great to see the boys ‘get amongst it.’
Input from the boys will assist majorly in building a College lifestyle and culture which is predominantly influenced by the students’ voices and opinions!
Over two separate days, we held the Years 8-12 Swimming Carnival and then the Years 5-7 Swimming Carnival at the Warringah Aquatic Centre. The carnivals are some of the largest Bishops Shield events held throughout the year and it was an honour to lead Heavey House. It was a great day out, with each House doing their chants and contributing to a key goal of the Student Leadership Team, of building school culture in 2023. Hutchinson took home the chocolates at both events accumulating the most points. However, personally, I believe Heavey had the best chants, along with Reville.
A goal of the Student Leadership Team would be to transfer this same energy and chanting participation through to each winter weekend sport. This would be a significant shift towards building school culture, so we encourage all boys to get down to their favourite weekend sport this year, even maybe one that is not their favourite, and “Get Amongst It”, which is our student-led motto for this year.
Prior to the swimming carnival, Heavey House was coming a tied first with Goold, but we may have dropped slightly in the rankings. However, I am optimistic about the rest of the 2023 Bishops Shield Season and with enough input and energy from the boys in Bishops Shield events, I believe we can bring it home!
Go Heavey!
Max King-Gibbons
The Tuesday lunchtime notes stand attracted a lot of boys and produced plenty of feedback
The Town Hall-style meeting gave the boys an opportunity to ask direct questions
College Karaoke
Hutchinson House – Proved unbeatable at both swimming carnivals
Student Voice College Assembly: The Student Representative Council for 2023 were announced and presented with their badges by their House Captain
Primary School
From the Head of Primary School
Challenge | Student Voice | Congratulations boys! | Year 5 Orientation Camp | Community | Wellbeing tip | The Future | PERMA and Digital Citizenship | Mobile phones | What do good readers do? | Open Day | Merit Awards
Challenge
The challenge for schools and families is to teach our students about sacrifice, about generosity and sharing; to be content with what they have, learning to give, loving and forget about what we
want to think about what God’s world needs. This has been the central message of the College’s Lenten program and has been central to the conversations occurring in all Religious Education lessons. It is a time of self-discipline, generous concern for those in need, and prayerful reflection.
The Year 6 Religious Education classes have been learning about Caritas and the tremendous work they do supporting the needs of the poorest countries in the world. It is staggering to believe that in Uganda over 10 million people live in poverty while in Cambodia over one third of children go to bed hungry and 14 million people live in poverty.
The activities below may help for the remainder of lent and maybe throughout the year to consolidate the main goals of our Lenten journey together.
Make a card for someone you love and send it by mail to them
Do not watch TV or play computer games in the afternoon, instead help someone else
Make a special list of all the people you want to remember in prayer, and then pray for them tonight.
Help get dinner ready and/or clean up after dinner
Do not eat any junk food today. Try to eat good things. Instead, donate your money to our Lenten Project.
Do an extra chore at home without being asked
Do something nice (in secret) for someone
Count how many toys you have and put 10 cents in an envelope for each one. Bring the money to school to add to our Lenten Project. This is a good way to be thankful for what we have but also to help someone else.
Student Voice
Our Primary Leaders provide the voice for each of their classes but this in no means replaces the importance of individual accountability and group participation that occurs naturally in each of our Primary School classes. The goal of the SRC (Student Representative Council) in the Primary School is to enable others to see and act and grow beyond themselves.
Essentially, the Primary School Leaders are expected to promote high standards of conduct, set a good example, especially in terms of behaviours and uniform, both at school and while travelling to and from the College. They must also be conscientious, dependable, courteous, courageous, and respected by their peers.
Over the past 2 weeks, all classes have been involved in the process of electing their SRC for this year. I’m delighted to announce that our Primary SRC for 2023 will consist of the following members:
6B – Ben P, Fred T (Vice) 6D – Archie K, Jakob Q (Vice) 6H – Patrick B, Harry D (Vice) 6R – Rhys K, Fletcher M (Vice) 5C – Marcus F, Zac H (Vice) 5G – Leon A, Oscar M (Vice) 5P – Orlando R, Samuel B (Vice) 5S – Hugh S, Will J (Vice)
Congratulations boys!
Over the following weeks, we will present our newly elected SRC with their leadership badges at a special ceremony at Primary Assembly. Our 8 SRC leaders will also take part in the National Young Leaders Day in the city, along with other Primary School leaders from around NSW.
I look forward to acknowledging the Primary School SRC team in the coming weeks. Not only do they meet with me fortnightly, but they also meet with the High School SRC members on a regular basis.
Year 5 Orientation Camp – new dates
We have been fortunate to rebook the Year 5 Overnight Orientation Camp, with the new dates being: Thursday 23 and Friday 24 March 2023. All details were sent through to parents by Megan Cashman on Tuesday 28 February. The venue has changed to Point Wollstonecraft, with most activities remaining the same.
Community
There are several factors which contribute to the success of an organisation. Relationships and friendship are central and in an Augustinian context. This manifests itself in the visible presence of welcome, community, truth, love, humility, interiority, empathy and integrity. The most important ‘in- school’ variable in any educational setting is the teacher, with the foremost and most important educators being the parent. In community with you, an Augustinian education strives to celebrate the achievements, effort, and creativity in every boy.
In partnership with you, we hope that you are supportive of our values, aims and expectations. If there are discrepancies or disagreements, it is sensible that these grievances are directed through the appropriate channels and communicated positively and respectfully. The behaviours we model are the ones we want the boys to emulate in their relationships with others in the future.
Wellbeing tip for the week
The five ways to build your wellbeing-
Connect
Be active
Take notice
Keep learning
Give
The future
The Primary School moves forward into the future, ideally placed to meet the changing landscape of education, employment, societal values, norms and expectation and the ever-changing pace of technological advancements. The Primary school’s focus on agile and flexible learning spaces encourages collaboration, creativity, problem solving and predicting, communication and the confident use of coding programs and technology. These are the essential skills that all students will need to be successful and flexible learners.
Our learning programs support teachers to ‘nurture wonder, ignite passion and provides every young person with knowledge, skills and attributes that will help prepare them for a lifetime of learning and effective future citizenship’ (Executive summary - Professor Geoff Masters). The Science Laboratory Program, focusing on experimentation and construction, the Music Instrumental Program, green screening, and coding using Sphero Balls, micro bits, EV 3 Robotics and 3D printing, are all designed to spark curiosity and instil a desire and a love of learning.
PERMA and Digital Citizenship
The College endeavours to provide an environment which is safe and supportive. The Primary School’s Positive Education Program using the PERMA framework is an explicit, proactive, and deliberate plan to assist the boys in developing strategies to keep them mentally fit and well. We actively encourage all boys to eliminate any forms of ‘put downs’, bullying and aggressive behaviour. The definition of ‘bullying’ which we reinforce regularly at Primary School assemblies is ‘a pattern of repeated physical, verbal, psychological or social aggression that is directed by someone with more power towards a specific student (or students) and is intended to cause harm, distress or create fear’. Bullying may be carried out overtly (e.g. through repeated social exclusion or via technology). The Primary School Digital Citizenship Program is another proactive approach to educate boys in becoming ‘Internet Awesome’. This program is taught by class teachers and assists the boys to understand how early digital mistakes can hurt feelings, reputations and privacy. The purpose of this program is to teach the boys how to maintain a positive online profile.
Mobile Phones
We must continue to work in partnership with you, to discuss the ‘responsible digital citizenship’ message with the boys. Much has been said in the news about the validity of mobile phones in schools. The Primary School policy remains that all mobile phones are to be turned off and in bags, unless under the direction of the class teachers. If you wish to contact your son, please do so through Megan Cashman (Primary School Leadership Assistant)
The main message is for parents to check their son’s online activity. The frightening statistic is that many boys above 10 have been exposed to some form of online pornography, either accidentally or actively seeking out these sites. Talk to your sons about this and what to do if they receive inappropriate images or messages.
What do good Readers do?
Interact with the text Ask questions as they read.
Turn the words into a Picture (Visualisation) Visualise and picture as they read.
Review important parts Re-read if meaning is lost.
Open Day – Friday 10 March
We are pleased to announce that the College Open Day is taking place next Friday, 10 March. All relevant information was sent through to parents by Megan Cashman on Wednesday 1 March. It is an exciting day where we get to showcase what makes us experts in Boys Education. Our curriculum, pedagogy, timetables and relationships allow boys the safety to be themselves and to express their personalities in a variety of academic, sporting, creative and spiritual contexts.
Merit Awards
Congratulation to all boys who received a Merit Award at this week’s Primary Assembly.
Quote for the week
‘It’s not what happens to you, but what happens in you’ (Anon)
Terry Walsh Head of Primary School
Mission & Wellbeing
Student Wellbeing
Tutor Groups | Character Strengths
Tutor Groups
Tutor Groups play a crucial role in engendering feelings of connection and belonging at the College. Our students are placed into their Tutor Groups in Year 7 for three years with the same Tutor and Head of Year to scaffold the experience of connection building. The same structure exists in the Senior School within the six Houses. The Tutor Group begins at 8:40 am, ends at 8:55 am and occurs every morning.
Despite the uniformity of these times and dates, each Tutor Group experience is different. If you were to visit the College during Tutor Group time, you would see any or all of the following:
Ms Murata playing one-on-one basketball with her Year 8 students
Mr Burke addressing an entire Year Group about the way students are engaging in their local community or the dangers of riding an e-bike without a helmet
A House Captain leading his mini meeting
A Senior Tutor Group preparing for Wednesday Morning Mass
Ferocious games of Uno, Connect 4, Table Tennis or Coin Footy.
Tutors and Tutor Groups are also key in delivering the social and emotional learning which supports the AWE Wellbeing Framework at the College. Last week, saw our first Tutor Group focussed session of the year. Year 8 worked on the importance of engagement through a study program, Year 9 explored mental toughness, and the Senior School participated in Captains Choice, Fast Friends or Character Strengths sessions. I’d like to thank all our Tutors, Heads of Year and Heads of House for the preparation they do to make these sessions successful.
Character Strengths
This term, we are learning about our Character Strengths through our AWE Sessions. Character strengths are the traits that make up our individual personalities, and they include things like kindness, resilience, honesty, and courage. These strengths are critical for success in all aspects of life, whether it be academic, social, or personal.
Research shows that understanding and using our character strengths can lead to increased happiness, resilience, and overall well-being. When we know what we are good at and intentionally use these strengths in our daily lives, we feel more confident and capable of handling challenges.
Moreover, recognising and utilising our character strengths can also improve our relationships with others. When we are aware of our own strengths, we are better able to appreciate and acknowledge the strengths of those around us. This can lead to stronger and more meaningful connections with our peers, family, and community. Strengths are also an excellent strategy when positive parenting.
Further reading about employing a strength-based approach with your children can be found here:
Community Mass Schedule | Important Upcoming Events | Liturgy and Retreats
Community Mass Schedule – Students from these Tutor Groups are asked to attend. 8.10am Week 7 Wednesday 8 March Year 10-12 Heavey 4, 5 and 6 Week 8 Wednesday 15 March Year 10-12 Hutchinson 1, 2 and 3 Week 9 Wednesday 22 March Year 10-12 Hutchinson 4, 5 and 6 Week 10 Wednesday 29 March Year 10-12 Murray 1, 2 and 3 Week 11 Wednesday 5 April Year 10-12 Murray 4, 5 and 6
Important Upcoming Events Year 8 Camp (1) 29 - 31 March 2023
Liturgy and Retreats
We are now well into the season of Lent. One of the routines I decided to try this year is the Lent Pray40 Challenge on the Hallow App. Here is one beautiful example:
All of us have many opportunities in our lives to put Jesus’ words into practice of giving Him food and providing Him with drink. It is true, not everybody is called to be a Religious or a missionary to serve the poor. Saint Mother Teresa of Calcutta used to say, “Stay where you are. Find your own Calcutta.”
Many believed they needed to travel to India to serve the poor there, but she used to say if we have eyes to see, we will find poverty wherever we are, wherever we go, that is loneliness and the feeling of being unloved.
Here are some practical ways for us in our daily life to take to heart.
- First, to pray for the poor and the lonely.
- Support and volunteer at local food pantries, soup kitchens, or any organisations that feed the hungry.
- Have small bottles of water, small bags of non-perishable food in your car to offer to a homeless person.
Sometimes, people are overwhelmed by the amount of needs around them when they encounter the poor, the homeless, and the needy, and they wonder what one bottle of water can do. You might see that person back on the street and in the same spot as the day before, a week before, or a month before...
Here I would like to encourage us to remember again the words of Saint Mother Teresa when she said:
“All that we do might be just a drop in the ocean, yet we still have to do it because the ocean would be one drop less.”
Michael Paton Leader of Liturgy and Retreats
Service Education & Awareness (SEA)
Current Service Opportunities: Open Day | Laps for Life | Coastrek | SEA Northern Territory Immersion
SAC OPEN DAY
When
Where
What
Who
Friday 10 March After school 4 hours
St Augustine’s College
Tours, Subject Department help, Sport and Co curricular assistance
A Direqt Message has been sent to you or speak to Heads of Department to assist
LAPS FOR LIFE
When
Where
What
Who
Month of March
Local pool or ocean poll
Register with laps for life, set a goal, do some fundraising, swim your laps, money raised goes to reach out, to assist young people experiencing mental health difficulties.
https://www.lapsforlife.com.au/
COASTREK
When
Where
What
Who
Friday 24 March before or after school
Various locations from Palm Beach to Balgowlah
To help at Coastrek aid stations and cheer on the participants
Direqt Message Mr Jeffery to put you in contact with Coastrek organisers
SEA NT IMMERSION
In the 2023 June holidays, our College is offering a Northern Territory immersion, where students will have the opportunity to learn about the rich culture and history of the indigenous people, and to understand the challenges they face in their daily lives. By living and interacting with the community, individuals can gain a deeper understanding of the issues faced by the indigenous people and develop a more informed perspective on social justice issues. Additionally, participating in community activities and initiatives provides a unique opportunity for personal growth and development. By immersing oneself in a new environment and working alongside people from diverse backgrounds, individuals can develop new skills and build meaningful relationships with others. Furthermore, such experiences can foster a sense of empathy, compassion, and a commitment to social justice that can be carried forward into other aspects of life.
There are still a couple of positions available for Year 10, 11 or 12 students who wish to be part of this wonderful opportunity.
Please contact Craig Jeffery via email or Direqt Message if you are interested.
Craig Jeffery Leader of SEA
Academic Care
NAPLAN 2023
NAPLAN Test Schedule and Resources
Students in Years 5, 7 and 9 will be completing NAPLAN on their laptops in Weeks 8 and 9 this term (see Test Schedule below). It is important for all students to have their own headphones when completing the tests.
In preparation for NAPLAN 2023, our school will undertake activities to help students to become familiar with the format and functionality of the online tests. These activities are not an assessment of student ability and will not be marked.
For always displaying the Augustinian values of truth, love, kindness and honesty. He is a respectful learner who works hard to achieve his personal best at all times. Johnny has settled into the routines and expectations of Year 5 at St Augustine's College commendably!
Year 6
Reginald (Reggie) J
For his continual support of his peers and upholding the Augustinian values on a daily basis.
Year 7
Brock A
Brock demonstrated his character strength of Social Intelligence when he was identified by a member of staff for going out of his way to help a teacher who needed assistance. He was not asked to assist, he did not know the teacher, or even know another staff member saw him do it. Brock is following through on Year 7's focus question, "How would you act, even if no one is watching?"
Year 8
Rory E
For showing leadership and courage in his role as the Tutor Captain for Hutchinson 1 and showing House spirit at the swimming carnival. Well done Rory!
Crane
Finlay K
Finlay has displayed the character strengths of perseverance and a love of learning across a range of subjects. His dedication to his studies is commendable.
Goold
Liam C
Liam has had a wonderful start to Year 10, demonstrating a love of learning in the classroom and enthusiasm in every aspect of his daily life at Saints. Above all, Liam shows sincerity, kindness and positive social awareness in his interactions with both his peers and teachers. Liam has a strong sense of the Goold House spirit of community.
Hutchinson
Harrison R
Outstanding performance and leading by example at the Senior House Swimming Carnival. He demonstrates the Hutchinson motto of "Challenge and follow your heart". Well done!
Murray
Joe W
For demonstrating his character strength of leadership through his help at various House activities and his care of other Murray students.
Sport
Manly Cup Cricket Final
Congratulations! Read more about the results...
Manly Cup Cricket Final
Congratulations to our 1st XI Cricket side who defeated Northern Beaches Christian School on Tuesday last week to win the 2023 Manly T20 Cup at Grahams Reserve. The match proved to be a fantastic game of schoolboy cricket between two very strong line ups.
Batting first St Augustine’s scored (6-112) from their 20 overs. Oliver G (47) and Nick B (21) were the top scorers. In reply, Northern Beaches were bowled out in the last over for 97. Carlo Z (3-8) and Harry L (2-16) were the pick of the bowlers.
The boys now turn their focus to the ISA where we are fast approaching finals time in both the 1st and 2nd XI competitions.
U15 Broken Bay Touch Gala Day
Photos and match report from last week!
U15 Broken Bay Touch Gala Day
Last week in the heat down at Nolans Reserve, our U15 Touch team went through the day undefeated to claim the title as 2023 Touch Champions. A resounding 8-0 win over Mater Maria Catholic College in the Final ensured the trophy would be back at Brookvale for another year. No less than 7 boys were selected in the Broken Bay team to play in the NSWCCC All Schools Carnival in April. Well done boys!
Which House won? Who are our Swimming Age Champions?
Over the last two Fridays, the College has held the Years 8-12 and Years 5-7 Swimming Carnivals respectively at the Warringah Aquatic Centre. A fantastic atmosphere for both carnivals with HUTCHINSON HOUSE taking out the Years 8-12 Carnival and also taking out the Years 5-7 Carnival in two of the most intense points tallies in recent history. The overall points accumulation for both carnivals resulted in Hutchinson House being named the 2023 Swimming Champion House. Congratulations boys!
The 2023 Swimming Age Champions are as follows: 10 yrs – Hunter Pell 11 yrs – Jack Kilbey 12 yrs (Primary) – Samuel Northcote 12 yrs (secondary) – Zachary Morgan 13 yrs – Tobias Woolnough 14yrs – Henry Akhurst 15 yrs – Jackson Rothwell & Nicholas Christou 16 yrs – Rhys Thomas 17 yrs – Logan Bartlem 18 yrs – Harrison Rothwell
Our attention now turns to the ISA and Northern Beaches Catholic Primary Schools Carnivals that take place this week and next and our best swimmers are in action and in search of further honours.
Lachie S had a fantastic race at the NSW All Schools Triathlon recently where he represented the school with pride. Lachie placed 1st in the State against CCC schools and was 5th overall against ‘all’ schools.
Lachie has now made it into the NSW Triathlon Team and will compete at the National titles in Devonport, Tasmania from 13-16 March 2023.
Athletics News
St Augustine's College represented at NSW State Athletics Championships...
Congratulations to Cameron T who competed at the NSW State Athletics Championships last weekend and managed 2 Bronze medals for High Jump and Long Jump. He narrowly missed another medal in Triple Jump with a solid 4th place. Cameron has now qualified to represent NSW at the Australian National Championships later this year.
Here he is with his Long Jump bronze medal
Semi Finals
SA Finals in Cricket, Basketball and Touch this weekend
Good luck to all our teams playing semifinals this weekend at various venues in Cricket, Basketball and Touch Football.
Jonathan Harvey Assistant Principal – Sport and Co-curricular
Water Polo
ISA Water Polo Team | Combined Schools Water Polo | Results from Saturday 25 February | This Week
Congratulations
Well done to the following boys who have been selected in the ISA Water Polo team to compete at CIS Water Polo on Tuesday 7 March. This is a result of hard work and training in both club and school water polo over a sustained period.
Ashton Brown Ryan Hunter Dominic Vassallo Aiden Hibbert Brandon Turner Henry Akhurst Carter Smyth Tom Northcote Adian McGrath
Combined Schools Water Polo
Last week, we hosted Riverview and other schools at Warringah Aquatic Centre and also played some away fixtures at Knox and Scots.
Results from Saturday 25 February: 12A St Augustine’s def Reddam 10-1 12B St Augustine’s def Waverley 5-0 16A Riverview def St Augustine’s 9-6 1sts St Augustine’s def Riverview 16-7 14A St Augustine’s def Riverview 9-8 13A St Augustine’s def Riverview 17-2 3rds Reddam def St Augustine’s 11-4 15B St Augustine’s def Knox 9-8 14B St Augustine’s def Knox 11-6 13B BYE 15A BYE
This week, most teams travel to St Joseph’s College Hunter’s Hill and some teams to Shore.
St Joseph’s College Pool: 8:00 13B St Joseph’s v St Augustine’s 8:40 13A St Joseph’s v St Augustine’s 9:20 16A St Joseph’s v St Augustine’s 10:00 1sts St Joseph’s v St Augustine’s 11:30 3rds St Joseph’s v St Augustine’s 12:10 15A St Jospeh’s v St Augustine’s 12:50 14A St Joseph’s v St Augustine’s
Shore Pool: 7:15 12B Shore v St Augustine’s 8:00 12A Shore v St Augustine’s 1:10 15/14B St Augustine’s v Reddam House
Paul Hull Teacher in Charge
Community
Calling Parent Volunteers for Open Day!
We need you! Friday 10 March 2023, 3.15pm – 7.00pm
College Open Day is fast approaching. It is a special day in the school calendar and we are looking for your help to ensure the day is successful and makes prospective families feel the positive energy of our community.
Roles include BBQ cooks, runners, clearing food, and gelato stand helpers.
Shifts are max 2 hours, with starting times from 3.15pm onwards.
Please sign up today via the link below and the P&F will be in touch:
Thank you in advance, and thanks to our parents who have already signed up!
Parents & Friends Association
College Foundation in 2023
Exciting events in 2023 from our Community Coordinator, Rod Loneragan:
During 2023 we are looking forward to planning, organising, and delivering exciting events which will bring our parent community together.
This year the Foundation will host two major fundraising events. Please mark these events and dates in your diary!
P&F and Foundation Gala Dinner Saturday 19 August 2023 – Saints Gala Dinner at the newly renovated Manly Pacific – Pacific Ballroom In partnership with the P&F we are planning a great night with live and silent auctions and a live band. Please note the venue capacity at the Pacific Ballroom is 350 people.
Saints Community Golf Day and Lunch Tuesday 24 October 2023 – Saints Community Golf Day and Lunch at the superb Cromer Golf Club
It will be another great day at Cromer Golf Club later this year. Players of all levels welcome!
We look forward to bringing you these exciting events and other programs and opportunities in 2023.
For all St Augustine’s College Foundation enquiries, please do not hesitate to contact:
The Highlands Science & Engineering Challenge and Discovery Days are held each year through the support of the Schools of Science & Technology and Environment & Rural Science, and The Armidale Central Rotary Club.
The Discovery Day, which is directed at years 5-6 primary students, will be held on Tuesday 7th March, while the Challenge Day, which is directed at years 9-10 high school students, will be held on Wednesday 8th March.
Each day is designed, through fun and practical hands-on activities, to inspire the students about the opportunities available in science, technology and engineering. Activities include bridge building, a catapult or a bionic hand! School teams are invited to attend. Find out more
Are you in Year 10, 11 or 12? Explore Day is your chance to check out what life at Charles Sturt University is like – but with a twist!
Keen to check out where you’ll be staying? You’ll get to take a look at our accommodation and tour our campus, chat with students and get the lowdown from lecturers. There’s even a free lunch and a swag bag of goodies. But the best bit about Explore Day? You can get involved! Pick which interactive session/s interests you, book your spot and then get set for some hands-on learning that’s also a whole lot of fun.
Each of our Explore Day campuses will run different sessions on everything from arts to vet science. There’s lots for you to explore. Find out more
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MISCELLANEOUS
Certificate III Landscape Construction Apprenticeship - Forestville
An apprenticeship in Landscape Construction Certificate III is available in the Forestville, northern beaches, north shore region.
A medium size company constructing and renovating new residential properties. A medium size company constructing and renovating new residential properties.
Duties: garden renovation, new landscaping, planting, retaining walls, paving, pergolas, fencing, pool areas, stonemasonry, water features and many other duties related to building new gardens.
Pre-requisites: Drivers Licence, own transport and white card required.
Hours: Monday – Friday 7am – 3.30pm. Some overtime may be required.
Contact: Send your resume and cover letter to Kerry kduck@austrg.com.au or phone 0438 984 214
Proven Plumbing
An Apprenticeship in Plumbing Certificate III is available on the Northern Beaches. Proven Plumbing was established 12 years ago and offers quality solutions to all Plumbing needs. If you are interested in an Apprenticeship please contact Jeff on 0405 737 212.
