Vol. 46 No. 16 1st November 2012

Dear Parents, Students, Staff and Friends of Saints,

Throughout our lives each one of us will face adversity in its various shapes and forms. There will be earth shattering events that will sap every ounce of strength from our bodies and spirit and there will be minor obstacles we can deal with and move through with relative ease. We face adversity in groups where love and support can be given to another to help cope, while individual adversity can be seen as a personal challenge to build inner strength.

In the last year a fire has destroyed my family home and my mother has passed away. According to the ‘catastrophe scale’ I should be a basket case, but coping mechanisms and the support of family and friends, have ensured that I have come through these events a stronger person.

One of my favourite prayers was penned by General Douglas MacArthur in 1952 for his son. In the prayer MacArthur prays that his son will develop traits and qualities that he believes are important in his son’s growth to manhood.

‘Lead him, I pray, not in the path of ease and comfort, but under the stress and spur of difficulties and challenges. Here let him learn to stand up in the storm; here let him learn compassion for those who fail.’

MacArthur acknowledges that through challenge and the overcomings of obstacles, his son will become a better man. Here at St Augustine’s the same acknowledgement has been made. We impress upon our students the need to be resilient

and persevere in times of challenge and difficultly. A phrase which has crept into common usage is ‘have a spoonful of cement and harden up’. Whilst not being the most eloquent saying it does convey the point that resilience is an important requirement in our personal skills set.

It is in times of crisis that we can find out a little about others and inevitably a little about ourselves. An African proverb states that “smooth seas do not make for skillful sailors”. So it is with ourselves as we navigate life’s trials and tribulations.

As a school we also face challenges. Since our founding in 1930 the school has been affected by wars, depressions, epidemics and relocations amongst others. The Marist Brothers were charged with the responsibility of starting a school on mangrove swampland in Far North Queensland which, at the time, would have felt a million miles from civilisation. It has been hardship and struggle, the obstacles and challenges that have galvanised this school into the place it is today.

It has been the Saints community, the Saints family, which has cared and supported one another in these times of hardship and struggle. It has been through these challenges that the College has become a better school.

The Saints spirit was created from adversity and I am sure it will continue to prosper in whatever challenges lie ahead of it.

Mr Terry McDonough

The Wet College Yard in 1930’s

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From Br BillSPECIAL ACHIEVEMENTS

Congratulations to all these boys on their Special Achievements. Well done!

Please direct special achievements to Br Bill for both in and out of school activities for your son.

Theo WatsonYear 9

2nd in 14 Years 100m Hurdles, 3rd in 14 Years

Javelin at the State Track & Field Championships

State Soccer ChampionsCongratulations to Mr Terry McDonough, Team Captain Tom Meath and all our Saints Football team on winning the Red Lion Football Cup. Our team won their semi-final 3 goals to 1 against Toowoomba Grammar on Friday night and then won the Grand Final 4 goals to 2 against Ignatius Park Townsville. To win any grand final is a great achievement but to be State Champions is something only a few teams achieve. A great result for a talented team and coach. Well done.

Aidan TaylorYear 10

3rd in 15 Years Triple Jump at the State Track & Field Championships

Liam SpannenburgYear 11

3rd in 16 Years Javelin at the State Track &

Field Championships

Sandy DaltonYear 10

1st in 15 Years Hammer, 2nd in 15 Years Discus at the State Track & Field

Championships

Jack RedmondYear 8

3rd in 13 Years Discus at the State Track &

Field Championships

Dylan AndersonYear 8 - Won 6 Gold and 3 Silver Medals at the Nth Australia Surf

Lifesaving Championships.Selected in the Qld Country Junior Surf Lifesaving team.

Sebastian DunnYear 9 - Winner in Singles and

Doubles at the U14 FNQ Junior Tennis Championships.

Winner of the U17 “King of Kicker” competition in

Wakeboarding.

Daniel Majer Year 12 - Selected in the

Taipan’s Basketball Academy for 2012/2013.

Completed a Level 1 Basketball Coaching Certificate.

Lachlan PatersonYear 8

At the recent Nth Aust Surf Lifesaving Championships,

2nd in U14 Swim, 3rd in Board and 4th in Ironman

Finn Devine-CameronYear 8

At the recent Nth Aust Surf Lifesaving Championships, 1st in U14 Swim, 1st in Ironman, 2nd in Board and selected in

the Qld Country team

ICAS ENGLISH COMPETITION RESULTSCongratulations to the following students who received excellent results in the recent ICAS English Competition. High Distinction: Ryan O’Grady, Rohan Olufson, Will French,

Jack Nurthen and Cameron McCormackDistinction: Matthew Cunnington, Harry Dagleish, Eusebio

Goncalves, Oliver Holmes, Connor Lindsay, Ethan Prestipino, Grayson Redgwell, Jeremy Robertson, Stewart Thomsett, Luke Chapman,

Jeremy Commerford, David Gaul, Patrick Jones, James Lay, Ryan Mendiolea, Timothy Watkin, Gianni Balatti-Hill, James Bell, Jack

Boylan-Ascione, Hunter Cooper, Vito Fermo, Maxwell Fifield, Matthew Kresevic, William McCarthy, Timothy Olle, Jake Posar, Matthew

Wright, Christopher DeCampo, Christopher Edwards, Samuel Endres, Matthew Hampton, John Hickey, Nathan Magnus, Finian McGrath, Seamus McManus, Christian Peters, Jack Ward, Blade Barbagallo, Andrew Collins, James Lynch, Thomas Meath, Thomas Riches and

Adam VanderZant.Credit: Joel Ashby, Dayan Baker, Odin Berg, Nelson Foster, Isaak Hart, Thomas Jonsson, James Lindsay, Drew McCormack,Mitaru

McGaughey, Brodie Quirk, Ryan Steele, Matthew VanderZant, William Webster, Connor Wright, George Druery, Sebastian Dunn, Dylan

Grbavac, Adam Sederkenny, Nicholas Sibree, Jared Sullivan, Cody Williamson, Benjamin Zamprogno, Rowan Casella, Simon Egerton,

Geordan Gibbons, Adam Haug, Zygi Holmes, Sean Willmett, Matthew Howard, Nino Middleton, Shannon Morris, Jack Roth,

Benjamin Ulcoq, Steven Elston, Timothy Sheehan and Zane Tinning.

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From Br BillReview of our 2012 Annual Plan

Thank you to all those parents who gathered for the review of our Annual Plan. I appreciated very much the support of this parent feedback opportunity. All the information gathered will be fed back to our parents in our newsletter at the end of the year. Staff feedback has similarly been collected and both sets of dates will be communicated in a special edition of our newsletter over the Christmas break.

Planning Ahead for 2013In the year ahead we will be featuring a few new initiatives to connect parents more with the College. Dates and times will be communicated early in 2013. I hope parents will be able to join us for these special initiatives. Mother & Son Morning Tea: A special assembly paying tribute to our Mum/Carers will be held in the lead up to Mother’s day. Morning tea will follow the assembly. Father & Son Breakfast: In the weeks prior to Father’s Day we will hold a breakfast in the hall for Dad/Carers and sons. My hope is to include a speaker of note who might be able to join us for the morning. Father & Son Camp: After the success of our first Father and Son Camp we will be holding a similar camp again in 2013. Mother’s “Spoil Yourself” Trip: In 2013 I will be organising a day out for Mum to some local attractions. It will be a relaxing day and we will do the driving for you. All you need to do is park your car at the College and jump on our coach. I hope we get a big response from this event in 2013. Meet & Greet Cocktail Evening: We held our first such event in 2012 and it proved to be an enjoyable night. All existing and new parents are invited to join us for a relaxed evening in Lennon Hall. Our Meet and Greet night will be early in Term One. Details of all these events will be provided early in the new year in our January Newsletter. I hope parents make the effort to come along and join in the family spirit of the Saints Community.

Northern Beaches Bus Run 2013As this run has proven to be well patronized I will continue with its operation next year. Payment for Term Passes will be able to occur on the Parent Lounge for next year for those who are interested in this option. This will save parents the need to come to the front office. This will only be available for Term Passes. Weekly and individual tickets will need to be purchased from the front office prior to travel. Term Passes may still be purchased from the front office for those choosing to do so. This option will be available from January 2013. Details for this option will be communicated in the January Newsletter which will be posted home to parents.

Cooktown Country DinnerThank you to all staff, parents and students who joined us for a most enjoyable dinner at Cooktown recently. These occasions are always special times so many thanks for joining us on the night. A more detailed report is contained later in the newsletter.

P & F CommitteeMany thanks to the 2012 Committee for all their efforts and support during the past year. To President Mick Petre, I give thanks for 3 years as President. Your hard work and friendly manner has ensured a vibrant and positive experience for parents and staff. Thank you for your support of the College as President. To Mrs Eastwood and Mrs Therese Howard, I give thanks for your support of the College in your roles as Vice-President and Diocesan P & F representatives. Your generous support of the College and myself has been greatly appreciated. To Mrs Donna Maher, our Treasurer and Mrs Sarah Mainwood, our Secretary, I pass on my thanks for your continued support and involvement. To all the committee, I pass on my gratitude on behalf of all at St Augustine’s. To have such a dynamic and positive group of parents is most reassuring. Thanks to all for a most productive 2012.

2013 CommitteeMany thanks for the following parents who have taken up roles for the new year. I appreciate your generosity in taking these roles.President Mr Maurice AndrejicVice President Mr James HolmesTreasurer Mrs Donna MaherSecretary Mrs Sarah MainwoodDiocesan P & F Representative Josephine Caltabiano

Mr David Lawrence, Br Bill and the Clarke family at the Cooktown Country Dinner

Lukas Arnold with his parents Monica & Martin Arnold at the Cooktown Country Dinner

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From Br Bill

English DEpartmEnt

2013 DatesParents are asked to take note of 2013 dates so as to ensure term dates are fully complied with. Please keep in mind that boys are required up to the final listed time and date. Exams take place in the final weeks of term. It is absolutely essential that boys are present for these exams. Parents are asked to note the finishing and return dates to ensure we have full attendance at these times. My thanks again for your support. It makes a huge difference when we all follow the guidelines we have in place.

Term 1Year 8 Boarders in Residence Monday January 28th

Year 8 Boys commence 8.35am Tuesday January 29th All Boarders in residence Tuesday January 29th

Years 9 -12 commences 8.35am Wednesday January 30th Last day for Term 1 Wednesday March 27th

Term 2Boarders in Residence Monday April 15th Classes resume Tuesday April 16th Last day of Term 2 Wednesday June 19th

Term 3Boarders in Residence Monday July 8th School resumes Tuesday July 9th Final day Term 3 Thursday September 19th

Term 4Boarders in Residence Monday October 7th School resumes Tuesday October 8th Pupil Free Day Monday October 21st

Year 12 Graduation Day Friday November 15th Year 11 Conclude Thursday November 28th

Year 8 - 10 Last day Term 4 Friday November 29th

Friday 16 November Year 12 Graduation Day Saturday 17 November Year 8 2013 Testing at 8.30amTuesday 20 November Year 8 2013 Orientation Day 9.00am Year 8 2013 Parent Information Evening in Lennon Hall at 7.30pm

Thursday 29 November Classes finish - Year 11Friday 30 November Classes finish - Years 8 - 10

TERM 4 CALENDAR EVENTS

SAINTS STUDENTS COMMENDED IN ICAS ENGLISH COMPETITIONStudents from St. Augustine’s College achieved outstanding results when they participated in the ICAS English competition earlier this year.

Sat annually, the test assesses reading and language skills in a range of contexts. Students read a variety of texts which narrate, describe, explain, argue, persuade and review. The types of texts include extracts from picture books, novels, poems, play scripts, transcripts of interviews, letters, diary entries, advertisements, webpages, feature articles, opinion pieces and comics. These texts cover a range of topics and may include tables, diagrams, maps and other visual information.

Those students whose achievements were outstanding were rewarded with 47 Certificates of Credit and 32 Distinctions, while special congratulations go to Ryan O’Grady, Rohan Olufson, Will French, Jack Nurthen and Cameron McCormack who attained High Distinctions, placing them in the top one percent of students in the State.

Ms Kate DarlingHead of English

ICAS English and Writing Competition

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FROM THE DEpuTy pRINCIpAL - pAsTORAL

AsiA Wise Competition 2012

Saints CommunityOne of the defining features of our College is its sense of community. The students would identify closely with the Marist pillar of “family spirit”. The size of the College coupled with the many programs and events that the College celebrates builds this sense of spirit. As in any community, and indeed any family, there does arise occasions to address things that are, or appear to be, contrary to the spirit of the College. In most instances a conversation with the appropriate person resolves the issue. Other matters require deeper consideration or investigation in order to ensure the appropriate resolution. As a College we take these matters seriously and indeed invite all members of the Saints community to raise issues of concern with the person at the College who is best able to resolve the situation. To ensure effective and prompt attention it is always advisable to initially seek out the staff member responsible for the nominated area. Page xxii of the College Diary outlines our procedures in resolving concerns. I have highlighted some of those procedures below.HOW TO RESOLVE CONCERNS Each member of the College community has the right to be heard and a responsibility to challenge practices and policies that contribute to an unsafe or an unjust environment. The following procedures are in place to provide opportunities to express grievances/concerns with a view to resolving them. Such procedures will ensure reflection, review and renewal of policies and practices in keeping with the ethos of the College.Personal, Social or Pastoral AreasStudent Homeroom Year DeputyParent Teacher Coordinator Principal ResolutionStaff Member (Pastoral)

Child and Young Persons Protection MattersStudent Child ProtectionParent Contact Principal to act as requiredStaff Member (outlined in the Diary)

Academic AreasStudent Subject Head of DeputyParent Teacher Department Principal ResolutionStaff Member (Academic)

Sporting AreasStudent Team DirectorParent Coach of Sport ResolutionStaff Member

Boarding AreasStudent Head of Director ofParent Residence Boarding ResolutionStaff Member

If resolution is not reached to the satisfaction of all parties, concerns would then be passed on to the Principal. At all times parents and students may raise matters directly with me as the Deputy of Pastoral Care or with the Principal if they believe that this is the best option for them. Mr David HarrisDeputy Principal (Pastoral)

This is the third year St. Augustine’s students have competed in the Asia-Wise Competition and again we are proud of their excellent results. The selected Year 8 and 9 boys worked together in teams to research answers to over 50 multiple choice questions about Asian History, Geography, Law, Economics and Cultures. It was noted by students who competed last year how much tougher the competition papers were this year, which could be due to the growing popularity of this excellent programme.

Distinction Winners are as follows: James Lay, Andrew Trewin, Connor Wright, Eusebio Goncalves, Harry Dagleish, Jake Mowle, Luke Angus, Matthew Vander Zant.

Ms Danielle Purdy

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INtad departmeNtThe St. Augustine’s INTAD department has again been very successful in the Industrial Technology and Design awards with eighteen boys winning prizes this year. The awards conducted by the Business Liaison Association and sponsored by many local businesses are to encourage excellence in design, drawing and manufacture. The competition is open to all schools in the Cairns and surrounding district with many excellent and innovative projects presented for judging.

Many of the entries were on display at Cairns Central where the presentation to prize winners took place last week. The Saints projects will be on display in the foyer of Lennon Hall on Presentation night. Congratulations to all of the boys and a special thank you to their teachers who have done that bit extra to ensure we maintain our high standards.

A complete list of our winners follows:

Mr Stan Johnson INTAD Department

Senior Open Design1st Cailan Byrnes3rd Ryan Bellero

Senior Closed Design4th Dale Bishop

Junior Open Design1st Luke LaSpina 2nd Jordan Huggett 3rd Brad Eade 4th Thomas Lane

Junior Closed Design4th Oscar Perry

Tropical House 2nd William Darveniza 3rd Brendan Marino 4th Darcy Jorgensen

Aspect of a House 1st Nino Middleton

Product Design2nd Brett Cope

My Bedroom1st Patrick Moore 3rd Rhian Docherty 4th Lachlan Andrejic

Senior Mechanical Design 1st Nicholas Slaven

Junior Construction1st Henry McIntosh 4th Luke LaSpina

Above: Junior Open Design - Luke LaSpina

Left: Senior Open Design - Cailan Byrnes

Right: Senior Mechanical Design - Nicholas Slaven

Junior Construction Design - Henry McIntosh

My Bedroom Design - Patrick Moore

Aspect of a House - Nino Middleton

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Arts DepArtmentBig Band at the Cathedral: Congratulations to the Big Band and Mrs. Spannenburg for their excellent performance at St. Monica’s Cathedral last Friday at the fundraiser for the St. Francis Xavier Parish. The large audience was very appreciative of your great delivery and style. Concert Band and Strings at SMC: Congratulations to these two groups for your strong performances at the St. Monica’s College Awards night last week. Both groups played very well and were great opening items for the special night.Jordan Brodie at CCT and Tablelands Folk Festival: Congratulations to Jordan Brodie for two more solo performances last weekend: the first at the Film Festival at the Cairns Civic Theatre and the second at the Tablelands Folk Festival at Yungaburra. Well done!SAC Awards Night: All music groups will be performing at the Annual Awards Night on November 9 from 6.30pm in full school uniform. Please note this date in your diaries. There will be no more rehearsals before school after this event.Breakfast Breakup for Music Ensembles: The annual music ensembles breakfast breakup will be held on Tuesday morning, November 13 at 7.30am. All members of our wonderful music groups are to bring a plate of something good for breakfast e.g. cut fruit, croissants, muffins, orange juice etc. All Senior students will be acknowledged at this event.Jesus Christ Superstar Auditions: Singing practices have been held in Week 3 to assist boys with preparing audition songs. Auditions are continuing through to Week 6.

Informal Studio Concerts: On Wednesday afternoon, November 14 from 3pm to 4.30pm, an informal solo and small groups concert will be held in B Block. All students are invited to perform a short solo. Please register your name with Mr. Cole in B Block if you would like to play. Many students who learn with our visiting teachers at school will be performing. All parents, family and friends are invited to attend.Year 12 CD Recording: The Year 12 Music class have been fortunate to record their original songs with Saints guitar teacher and sound engineer Mr. Andre Houghton. Over a number of sessions both at school and at Mr. Houghton’s studio, students have experienced the pressures and joys of studio recording. The final version of the CD will be posted on the College website in November.

Artist in Residence: The two week Artist-in-Residence program was a huge success. Students gained valuable insight into the world of professional acting but also in how drama performance is used as a means of reflecting on the world around us in order for us to build and develop our resilience. Students learnt a range of practical and theory skills, commencing with the Year 9’s exploring comedy, mask and clowning, the Year 10’s experiencing characterisation and vocal techniques required to present monologues, Year 11’s refining their playbuilding scripts to develop modernised Commedia del’ Arte scripts and the Year 12 refining their script analysis, evaluation and interpretation skills. Sincere thanks go to Mr Clint Bolster for his commitment and dedication provided in enhancing the learning environment of Saint Augustine’s Drama students. Mr Malcolm Cole

FRom the school counselloR

Contact the School Counsellor: Email: jjensen@sac.qld.edu.au or

jcashman@sac.qld.edu.au or Ph: 40529135

Seeking HELP is not a sign of failure!

In fact, it is a STRONG person who is able to acknowledge and express his vulnerability and a COURAGEOUS person who is prepared to honestly face and CHANGE the elements of his life that are not working as well as they could.

At some time in our life, we ALL need help. Human beings are COMPLEX creatures and there is no shame in using a bit of help to “fix” a few things when you know that you need to do some “repairs”. (Just like calling for the plumber when the pipes burst.)

If you are having a few hassles (big or small), talk to someone...sometimes we get so “stuck” that we need someone else to help us see another way of dealing with things.

School Counsellors are here to help...

(Counsellors available: Monday, Tuesday, Friday)

Sign-on for Jesus Christ Superstar

Daniel Majer

Left: William Holmes

Right: Tim Sheehan

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Director of Mission

IndIgenous studIes

College Sacramental Program: Twenty-four students welcomed into the Catholic ChurchTwenty four students from Year’s 8-10 have over the last 3 months been journeying with Fr Laurie, Br Bill and Br Joa, towards celebrating the Sacraments of Initiation into the Catholic Church. Last Sunday, October 21, the Sacramental candidates were welcomed into the Catholic Church during Mass celebrated with sponsors, parents, friends and staff.The Mass, presided over by Bishop James Foley and Fr Laurie, included 8 Baptisms, 22 students making their first Eucharist and 24 Confirmations. It was a joyous celebration, not only for the many candidates, but for their sponsors and families as well. The candidates’ desire to become members of the Catholic Church recognises the sense of belonging and authentic spirituality that they have witnessed in the Catholic Church and its expression through the College.

Many thanks to Bishop James and Fr Laurie for presiding over the Sunday night Mass. Special thanks must be extended to Fr Laurie, Br Bill and Br Joa for preparing these young men towards membership into the Catholic Church. A note of congratulations to the families who have nurtured the faith of their sons and also to the students who made this significant step in their journey of faith. We also look forward to celebrating the Initiation of Sacraments with another 4 students at Sunday night Mass in the very near future.

St Vincent de Paul Christmas AppealSt Augustine’s is currently involved in the St Vincent de Paul Christmas Appeal fundraising initiative. Over the next 2 weeks, students, staff and families have been asked to collect Christmas food items to assist in this worthwhile appeal. This year, St Augustine’s College has set a goal to collect over 50 baskets of items, similar to what we reached last year. Non-perishable items such as drinks, chips, chocolates, biscuits, bon-bons and other items would be ideal choices, food items that the boys themselves would hope to enjoy on Christmas day. Saints is very proud to support the St Vincent de Paul Christmas Appeal and I would ask the entire Saints community to get behind this appeal. The first 2 weeks of the fundraising drive have been solid and we look forward to finishing off in a very generous fashion.Mr Brett Toombs - Director of Mission

Colin Min and Nick Sam, Year 12 Students, travelled with Mr. Bryan Carswell to Brisbane recently to attend their AIEF Scholarship Graduation Ceremony.The special Graduation was held at the famous Breakfast Creek Hotel on the banks of the Brisbane River. The founder and CEO of the Australian Indigenous Education Foundation, Mr. Andrew Penfold presented the students with certificates and a bonded resume folio as a Graduation Gift. Also present was the Student Support Manager, Ms. Claudia Cowell. Graduating students from all over Queensland attended: Marist Brothers Ashgrove, Nudgee College and Cathedral College in Townsville, to name a few. Colin and Nick are both grateful and acknowledge the fabulous opportunities they have been able to participate in while being under the AIEF Scholarship. Saints would like to sincerely thank Mr. Penfold, Ms. Cowell and AIEF/DEEWR for the work they do with our Indigenous students.

Nick Sam, Colin Min with Mr Bryan Carswell and Mr Andrew Penfold

Jesse Hackett and his sponsor Mr Andrew Dorahy as Bishop James anoints him with the chrism oil

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Senior Pathways & Careers

Certificate IV in Music TheatrePresented by Fame Theatre CompanyPh 3252 4806 Email: fametheatre@fametheatre.comwww.fametheatre.com

Certificate IV in Music TheatreScholarships available! Austudy approved.

Dear Applicant,

Thank you for your interest in our course.

We would like to invite you to take part in the audition process for selection into our Certificate IV in Music Theatre course for 2013.

We are conducting auditions for this on Wednesday 5th December at 9 am, at Fame, 43 Burdett Street, Albion (entry through blue doors). A dance class for all auditionees will be held at 9 am, followed by singing and drama.

Practical training tailored to suit student requirementsOur Certificate IV in Music Theatre offers excellent preparation for people who wish to audition for work or continue further study in music theatre. This practical training is tailored to student requirements, developing skills and building on student’s strengths. We believe in the importance of well-rounded performing arts training with concentrated development in all areas including: dance, drama, theory and singing.Course content includes:• Advancedmovementforperformance• Advancedsinginginmusictheatre

performance• Actingtechniqueformusictheatre

performance• Advancedvoiceskills• UnderstandingAustralianMusic

Theatre Industry• Auditionskills• Personalmusictheatrevision• Rehearsingandperformingrolein

advanced music theatre production.

READ MORE >

Please note the auditions are to establish the level of expertise in each field, and acceptance into the course does not require proficiency in every discipline.

If you are not available on this date or have any other queries, please contact the office on 3252 4806 to make alternative arrangements.

Please read the material and complete as requested (download below).

We look forward to meeting you at the audition.

Kind regards,

Nicole Evans Company Director

Download all the information you need to apply here

FIRST YEAR MECHANICAL TRADE REFRIGERATION / AIR CONDITIONING APPRENTICESHIP OFFER.

A position is available for a first year apprenticeship in the mechanical trade of Refrigeration/Air conditioning.

Applicants would preferably be Year 12 school leavers with good marks in maths and physics. Applicants cannot be colour blind and they should have a drivers’ licence.

Resumes along with a copy of their latest school report can be sent to service@cooltecq.com

BOILER MAKER APPRENTICESHIPS

Cairns Steel Fabrication is currently seeking school leavers for 6 boiler making apprenticeships. Resumes can be forwarded to Mrs Hunt by 5th November.

APPRENTICE SYSTEMS ELECTRICIAN

NOJA Power designs, manufacture and supplies low and medium voltage switchgear products. We are seeking applications from Year 12-2012 school leavers who are interested in undertaking an Apprenticeship as a Systems Electrician . The work will involve the design and manufacture of low & medium voltage, up to 38kV, switchgear and associated microprocessing based controllers, low voltage switchgear installation, maintenance and service activities.

Applications should include a copy of Year 10 and Year 12 results and detail hobbies, interests and other skills appropriate to support your application.

Written applications to: Management Secretary

NOJA Power Switchgear Pty Ltd16 Archmides Place, Murrarie Qld 4172

Web www.nojapower.com.au. Email: jobs@nojapower.com.au

Applications close: 16th November 2012

ENGINEERING CADETSHIPNOJA Power Switchgear is seeking applicants for its 2013 Engineering Cadetship program. The cadetship will support you while studying a Bachelor of Engineering degree at the University of your choice. You will be free to attend lectures and benefit from practical work experience when not at uni, all while earning an Engineering cadet wage. Once you finish your studies you will have a full time position as a professional Engineer to start you on your career.

A Bachelor of Engineering Degree will take 4 years. For three years after your graduation you will be employed as an engineer to provide you with valuable professional experience.

If you expect to achieve senior high school results which allow you to apply for Engineering but are considering a trade in order to earn a wage, this may be a career option for you. Detailed terms and conditions are available on request.

Forward your resume to jobs@nojapower.com.au by COB 16 November 2012.

A reminder to all Year 12 students that are applying to Bond University, applications are now made directly through the university, only medicine at Bond is applied for through QTAC. Students can still apply for university placements, they will just need to pay the later enrolment fee.

RSL Development Program 2012

There are now only 2 weeks until the RSL Youth Development Program closes for applications. In 2012, the RSL Youth Development Program will offer 200 grants in the following categories:• Academic Achievement (inclusive of Arts, Drama, Dance

and Media)• Sporting Achievement• Community Leadership and Civic ParticipationPlease visit www.RSLyouth.com.au to review more information about the program. Applications are open online at http://www.RSLyouth.com.au and will close at 5:00pm on Sunday, November 11, 2012.

Apprenticeships & Cadetships Available

An Invitiation to take part in the audition process for selection into the Certificate IV in Music Theatre Course for 2013

Auditions will for conducted on Wednesday 5th December at 9am at Fame, 43 Burdett Street Albion. A dance class for all auditionees will be held at 9am followed by singing and drama.

Please note the auditions are to establish the level of expertise in each field, and acceptance into the course does not require proficiency in every discipline.

Please read the material and complete as requested. Go to http://fametheatre.com.au/SCHOOL/images/stories/upload_files/2012/FORM%20020C_Audition_i.pdf for the material.

Email: fametheatre@fametheatre.com for more details. www.fametheatre.com

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On Saturday the 20th October the Cooktown Country Dinner took place at the Sovereign Resort Hotel in Cooktown. Families from Cooktown, Bloomfield, Helenvale, Lakeland and surrounds joined for a relaxed and informal dinner at “The Sovereign”. The Country Dinners form a very important link between Boarding Families and the staff who care for their children while in Boarding at Saints. Many of the Girl Boarders are from the Cooktown area as well as a number of the boys and it is a great occasion when all of these families can meet in a relaxed atmosphere and enjoy each other’s company.Particular thanks go to Br Bill and Mr Kersevani for their attendance at the dinner and Mr Lawrence who attended the dinner and drove the mini-bus to deliver the Boarders home and return a number of them to Saints on the Sunday. This was mine and my family’s first visit to Cooktown and a weekend we enjoyed very much. Our thanks to the families in the area for the hospitality they extended to us.This was the last of the Country Dinners for 2012 but I encourage all families to check the 2013 Calendar when it becomes available for the Country Dinner which may be coming to you next year.On another note, the Boarders’ Mass dates for the remainder of 2012 are:Sunday 28th OctoberSunday 11th NovemberSunday 25th NovemberAll Boarders are expected to be in attendance for each of these Masses during Term 4.I trust that Term 4 will continue to be a positive one and I look forward to meeting with many families in the final weeks of school and boarding in 2012Mr Bernard BurgessHeard of Boarding

Mr Bernard Burgess with Amelia, Cassie, Georgia and Alan Pettigrew

Ms Estelle Reddel with her daughter Casuarina Mills

Mr Peter Inderbitzin, Fr Laurie Timms, Andrew Inderbitzin, (Year 10) Lukas Arnold (Year

10) and Mrs Franziska Inderbitzin

Mr David Lawrence with Mr Czek Kersevani and Mrs Nancy Kersevani

Above: The Teys family – Tammy, Doug, Jack and little sister

Right: Eric and Sue Clark and family (Tracey Year 12) and Chantelle Musumeci

of Karumba (Year 11)

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Notices

INDIA APPEALFAMILY NIGHT ...

BE IN IT!

A fun fundraiser for our sister school in India.When: Saturday 3rd November at 5.00pm.Where: Backyard/Pool area of SAC.Why: It’sagreatcause.What: * JumpingCastleforkids.

Haveaswiminthepool. * Prizefor“BestDressedTable”. * Meal:DeliciousCurries,PigontheSpitand

Salads.BYOdrinks(softdrinkandbeerwillalsobeonsale).

* Raffles:Bringalongsomeextracashforachancetowinwineandotherfabulousprizes($1.00ticket).

Who: Everyone and anyone. Bringfamilyandfriends.How(much): $25.00perdouble $13.00perperson. $12.00children12yearsandover.

NAMES/NUMBERStoLionelWilliamsonattheCollege~ASAP.

Phone0409055520ortheCollegeOfficeon40515555MoneyPayableontheNight.

Change of Shop Hours for Term 4Monday 8.30am – 11.30am

& 3.00pm - 4.00pmWednesday 8.30am - 11.30am

& 2.30pm – 4.00pmThursday 8.30am - 11.30am & 3.00pm - 4.00pm

Closed Tuesdays and Fridays

VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED AT THE SAINTS SHOPThe Saints Shop relies on the assistance of volunteers during our busy time of the year. If you have some time to spare in the afternoons during November or two weeks prior to term 1 2013, please call Helen in the Saints Shop on 4052 9137. Work involves assisting boys with sizes etc and restocking the shelves. Your help would be most appreciated and yummy morning and afternoon tea is provided in January!

STATIONERY PACKS – YEAR 8 2013The Year 8 Stationery Packs have arrived in the Saints Shop. The pack contains all the stationery your son will need to start Year 8. The pack retails for $170.00.Please note that the Stationery Lists for Years 8-12 are on our website.

SAINTS SHOP WEBSITEDont’t forget that purchases can now be made online.

Go to http://shop.sac.qld.edu.au/

GRADUATION GIFTSThe Saints Shop sells gifts that are ideal for Graduation Day – Old Boy’s polos, stainless steel drink coasters, glasses and our popular drink holders. This year we have introduced a beautiful writing pen which comes with its own box. Please feel free to come in to the Saints Shop to have a look at these items.

CASH’S NAME TAGSDon’t forget to order your Cash’s Name Tags for 2013. At this busy time of the year the tags may take a few weeks to arrive so it is important to get your order in. These sewn-on name tags are necessary for the boarding students and handy for day students as well. Orders are placed through the Saints Shop. Payment is required at time of ordering.

ST MONICA’S UNIFORMSPlease note that St Monica’s now have their own shop. Therefore, girls’ uniforms can no longer be purchased from St Augustine’s. Please contact St Monica’s for further information.

NOVEMBER SALEA reminder that our 10% Storewide November sale will commence on Thursday 1 November through to Thursday 29 November (last day of trading in the shop for 2012).

NEW SAINTS WATER BOTTLEThe Saints Shop has added a new line to our range. We have introduced a new water bottle which is BPA friendly and has a waterproof cap. The bottle sells fo $6.50.

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR 2014EARLY CLOSING DATE

The College offers two Academic scholarships for students entering Year 8 and Year 11 in 2014. These scholarships are awarded on the basis of a competitive test which is independently set and marked by the Australia Council for Education Research (ACER). The cost for the exam is $85.The Scholarship exam for 2014 will be held on Saturday 23rd February, 2013. The closing date for applications to sit the exam is Friday 14th December, 2012. For further information on Scholarships please contact the Enrolment Secretary. Registration for these scholarships can be made on the College Website at www. sac.qld.edu.au.

AUDITIONS for Cairns Youth OrchestraAuditions for all orchestral instruments are on Sunday 11th November 8.30am-12.30pm at Trinity Bay State High School music block and will be held in order of arrival at the Registration Desk. Three tiered orchestras in 2013. Audition Fee $5 per player.

Enquiries: CYO Musical Director, Mrs. Margery Duffy O.A.M. Ph/Fax: 4053 2630. Email: kandmduffy@westnet.com.au.

SAINTS SPORT

St Augustine’s College are the State Champions of the Red Lion Cup after defeating Ignatius Park, Townsville 4-2 in the grand final on Saturday night at Endeavour Park.

In a see-sawing match a second half goal by Alec Mortimer sealed the victory and secured the trophy for the local team improving on their 3rd placing in 2011.

The Red Lion Cup is a knockout competition involving Queensland high school football teams and culminates in the final four qualifying schools playing semi-finals and a grand-final determining the state champions. This year the qualifying teams were Toowoomba Grammar, Mountain Creek S.H.S from the Sunshine Coast, Ignatius Park from Townsville and St Augustine’s College representing Far North Queensland.

In the semi-finals held on Friday night Ignatius Park were drawn against Mountain Creek and finally ran out winners at the end of extra time with a golden goal in the final minute avoiding a penalty shootout. St Augustine’s lined up against a well drilled Toowoomba Grammar team and performed well all over the park to run out 3-1 victors. Goals to Brayden Phelps, Ethan Docherty and Wesley Knight ensured a winning start to the finals campaign but special mention must go to Anthony Zecchinati who was brilliant in goal pulling off several fingertip saves to keep his team in the match. The win set up an all North Queensland final for the first time in the Cup’s history.

In Saturday’s grand final, a match hardened Ignatius Park team fresh from a tour of Europe, where they had played five games against tough opposition, lined up confidently against the local boys from St Augustine’s College in Cairns. The Saints outfit had prepared well for their Townsville counterparts and were

ready for a fast paced beginning to the game matching their opponents all over the pitch and eventually breaking through with a well worked goal started by Adric Armstrong-Smith with an overlapping run down the right flank from fullback and finished off by Brayden Phelps with a well taken strike on goal. The Cairns team were at it again only minutes later with their captain Tom Meath terrorising the opposition’s midfield and striking a deflected shot into the Ignatius Park net. Ten minutes later it was three nil when youngster Ethan Docherty coolly slotted home and completed the perfect start to a match for the Saints. A different complexion was brought upon the game close to half-time when the Townsville team pounced on two Saints errors to run into the sheds with all the momentum and a 3-2 scoreline.

The first ten minutes of the second half was a tight affair with both teams competing for dominance. The Saints back four under the instruction of keeper Zecchinati held strong and repelled numerous attempts on their goal as a desperate Ignatius Park team powered forward in search of an equaliser. Play moved from end to end with both teams enjoying good periods of possession. In the 60th minute midfield workhorse Alec Mortimer latched onto a teammate’s attempted shot and slotted home his side’s fourth goal reinstating a two goal buffer. This was the catalyst for a hectic last 20 minutes in which wave after wave of Ignatius Park attack was turned away by the defence of Adric Armstrong-Smith, Marcus McShane, Lloyd Knight and Brendan Marino. The final whistle saw St Augustine’s run out 4-2 victors and State champions. Congratulations goes to the entire Saints squad who all contributed to a famous victory.Mr Terry McDonough - Coach

2012 Red Lion Cup Football State Champions

Back Row: Mr Terry McDonough (Coach), Wesley Knight, William Darveniza, Lloyd Knight, Ethan Docherty, Brayden Phelps, Brendan Marino and Ryan Clarke. Front Row: Will Coulthard, Ted Indian, Anthony Zecchinati, Tom Meath (Captain), Alec Mortimer,

Adric Armstrong-Smith and Marcus McShane

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