Jesus healing people was a significant aspect of his ministry while he was here on earth. We investigated this briefly during Chapel in Week 7. This year, we focused on a brief account where Jesus heals a man afflicted with leprosy. Middle and Senior school students watched a version of it from a dramatisation of Jesus’ life called ‘The Chosen’. This retelling of the event powerfully conveyed how radical and complete Jesus’ compassion towards people is, especially to those who the rest of society shuns out of fear and lack of love. The scene portrays the complete healing of an individual who is at his wits end, desperate to find a way out of being totally cut off from society. He was without hope until he heard about this amazing teacher. He decided to put everything on the line and approach Jesus.

Luke 5:12 While Jesus was in one of the towns, a man came along who was covered with leprosy. When he saw Jesus, he fell with his face to the ground and begged him, “Lord, if you are willing, you can make me clean.”

He was incredibly audacious in coming to Jesus for help. Ultimately though, his healing restored so much more than just his physical health. It enabled him to resume participation in everyday activities that he had been deprived of ever since leprosy overtook his body. He came seeking physical healing. He received this and so much more.

The whole area of physical ‘healing’ is quite contentious within the variety of Christian Churches today. Some churches base their ministry on offering physical healing whilst others are quite hesitant to embrace it as something that can be demanded of God. In amongst this, the fact remains that sharing our pain with God will undoubtedly bring healing to our hearts and minds. We may not experience such a miraculous cure as the Leper did in Luke Chapter 5, but we will certainly receive healing as we share our hurt with Jesus. He does need us to come in faith to him as the Leper did but as we do this, he will not leave us in our hurt and pain. His love and compassion is a wonderful comfort no matter what our sickness and despair may be. Jesus’ mission whilst here on earth entailed establishing God’s Kingdom on earth and the healing of those who come to Jesus is a beautiful aspect of this kingdom being established.

SO MUCH TO BE GRATEFUL FOR...

Amidst the COVID challenges, including the current lockdown for our NSW staff and students, there is still so much to be grateful for.  

I am grateful for the very caring community I find myself in. I see students and staff looking out for one another each and every day. Students showing small acts of kindness to each other, without wanting accolades or having attention drawn towards them. 

Last Thursday, together with Mr Bliss and two of our College Captains, I had the privilege of conducting leadership interviews with ten Year 11 students, who may potentially be our College Captains in 2022. It was uplifting to hear such positive stories of how St Andrews has shaped their lives and developed them as young people. I was inspired by their desire to want to build stronger connections with our Middle School students and the positive give back to the school community that has provided them with so much.  

A HIVE OF ACTIVITIES OVER THE PAST TWO WEEKS

Congratulations to our Film and TV students who showcased their works at the Film and TV Festival here in the Ruth Butler Theatre last Wednesday evening. Student work from Year 9 - 12 was screened to students, teachers and parents. Congratulations to Mr Trent Ivett for the work he has done with these students throughout the year.

Last Wednesday our Year 11 Hospitality students planned, prepared and catered a fabulous buffet lunch to numerous College staff. The food was outstanding, as was the ambiance and service. A truly wonderful culinary experience. These students can be extremely proud of themselves. Congratulations also to Mrs Louise Riddell for preparing these students so well for this event.

Well done to our 13, 14 and 15 years Futsal boys who competed in the Champion of Champion Futsal Titles last weekend.  The competition was very difficult and our 15 year old boys did very well to make the quarter finals. Many thanks to Mr Tanguy and Mr McGilveray for the time, training and expertise put into these young men. 

Additionally, our 15/16 year old girls Netball team competed at the Southport Carrara Netball Carnival on Sunday and as a testament to their hard work won the competition. Congratulations girls and coach Ms Alesha Lyons.

As the end of term approaches, we look forward to the Year 12 Formal on Saturday, 18 September. Best wishes to our Year 12 students as they head in to the final stretch to graduation. Go well Year 12 and finish strong.

Adele Ramsay
Deputy Principal Head of Secondary School

ENJOYING THE JOURNEY

This week our Year 12’s have enjoyed the opportunity to complete a series of exams (Mock Externals) in preparation for the real thing in Term 4. This provides valuable feedback of where students are at and what needs to be focused on in the final few weeks before External Exams for their ATAR begin on Friday, 22 October. It is definitely a marathon not a sprint, as these exams don’t wind up until Monday, 15 November (for our lucky Japanese students). With this in mind, and a timely reminder for all our students, life speeds by and it is important to be mindful of where you are at and what you are doing right now. Be present, take the time to enjoy this moment because it won’t come around again. You will never be Year 10 again and going on City XP in a few weeks. You will never be Year 11 and enjoying the fun times of Emu Gully or starting Year 12 work in Year 11 (a few short weeks away). Most significantly, Year 12’s, you will soon leave us and there will be no more St Andrews for you or secondary schooling. Now that is a very exciting prospect as you begin your next chapter but don’t forget about this chapter. Be here, for your friends, be present in your subjects, and enjoy these last few months. Don’t be so focused on the next chapter that you forget that you haven’t finished this book – yet!

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

• The Year 10’s (and younger Year 9 sister) who offered their time and energy to assist at the Currumbin Special School Bunnings Fundraising BBQ. Our Year 10’s have forged a special relationship with these students and it was wonderful that they were able to grow that connection.  (Picture below Asha C and Patterson C)

  

• The Year 9 and 11 students who had their first Buddy Assembly this week. This is an opportunity for our incoming Seniors to connect with the students who will be transitioning to Year 10 in 2022. 

• These Year 12’s enjoying the journey while they study for their next lot of exams. (NB masks removed to see the joy of study– from L-R Oscar M, Jazmin L, Olivia B, Jake R, Annie H, Isabella C, Kiara F and Emily M).

  

• Emily M who recognised that she needed to clear her mind by working on our impossible puzzle.

  

As we move toward the end of term, I encourage parents to have a conversation with their child about remaining focused and getting the little things like punctuality to school and classes and the uniform right. We are doing the same here at school.

If you have any queries or concerns please do not hesitate to contact me on tanias@salc.qld.edu.au

Tania Stewart 
Head of Senior School

KOALA INCURSION DAY

Monday was a fantastic and fun learning adventure. It all started with Mrs B coming in the morning and having a talk to us about Koalas and how we can stop them from being endangered. Around 10:00am we left the Chapel and headed to the bottom of the school and had a bush walk around the edge of the College in search for evidence that Koalas lived here and Koala poo. 

At the end of the day all the Year 7’s joined together to talk about what everyone learnt on the day. We then had to put our knowledge to the test and gathered into groups to spend the last period and a half of the day where we created a video skit, poster and brochure about Koala awareness.

Emma C and Audrey B
Year 7 Students

SIZZLE SERVICE LEARNING

Throughout the year, various Year 10 students have been involved in service learning opportunities that encourage them to be other centred. Every two weeks, a group of 10-12 students spend some time with our friends at Currumbin Community Special School. They engage in meaningful activities that include recreational time, the reading assistance program, gardening and often break out into learning activities and socialisation. It is a significant engagement where St Andrews students can recognise the value of learning alongside others and develop recognition of difference and becoming more accepting of self and others.

Last Sunday, this wonderful relationship continued as a few of our students were able to volunteer some of their long weekend to assist the CCSS run a BBQ at Bunnings in Burleigh. A huge thank you to Isabella N, Levi S, Patterson and Asha C, Lotte C, Isla M along with staff Mr Nelson and Mr Schache who assisted raising money for this awesome school.

Meg Sippel
Year 10 Coordinator

The Food Technology Department has had a very busy couple of weeks. 

YEAR 12 HOSPITALITY

Year 12 Hospitality catered for a two-course sit down meal to promote the Business Department’s IC program to several staff. The class spent weeks trialling main courses and desserts that were restaurant quality and suitable to be served to 14 staff during lunch. They decided on Salmon and Cous Cous and Mongolian Beef dishes. Dessert was Sticky Date Pudding and a Caramel Blondie. They did an amazing job setting up the room which allowed the staff to listen to the guest speaker Baden U’Ren and eat their delicious two courses. 

YEAR 11 HOSPITALITY 

Last Week Year 11 Hospitality prepared and served a two-course buffet lunch for 18 staff. They selected some of their Year 11 teachers along with Mr Bliss and Mrs Ramsay to thank them for everything they do for Year 11. The class cooked 6 mains and 6 desserts. The staff were so impressed with the professionalism of the students. The décor, the food, the whole event was amazing.

YEAR 10 HOSPITALITY

On Monday both Year 10 Hospitality classes spent a lovely morning at the Royal Pines Resort. They had a tour through the 9 kitchens, the restaurants and function centre. It was interesting to see all aspects of running the resort, from the delivery of the food products to putting them in the cool rooms, transporting them to the various kitchens, cooking and preparing the meals, serving them to the tables and then cleaning it all up. The students were then treated to a delicious High Tea, consisting of sandwiches, scones and several small cakes. 

The CRC Library is always open to support the wellbeing of students and the College community. The Olympic Games were celebrated quietly with minimum students due to the Southeast Queensland lockdown. 

NATIONAL SCIENCE WEEK 

The CRC again recognised the 2021 National Science Week 14-22 August with displays and daily simple Science experiments. Those experiments with balloons may have added an extra level of excitement and noise to the CRC at lunchtime! There was a cryptogram and word challenge and a pop-up poetry competition. The Librarians would like to especially acknowledge the support of the student Science Ambassadors and Lachlan W (Year 8) for their leadership and enthusiasm in promoting the wonders of science! 

Students explored molecular magic, tested their logic skills with puzzles and explored engineering with a peg and paddle pop stick challenge. Science Week 2021 culminated in a fierce Paper Plane challenge with students battling it out for the top spot. Congratulations to Skylah E who was our champion.

CHILDREN’S BOOK COUNCIL OF AUSTRALIA (CBCA) BOOK WEEK

A fun filled week celebrating book week was held 21-27 August with daily trivia quizzes, mini-book making and fun interactive display to tempt students to pick up a book and read to celebrate Book Week.

NEW BOOKS  

New books, including fiction, nonfiction and graphic novels have been catalogued and placed on display, ready for students to engage and connect with reading for pleasure. Students can also access books digitally through the Wheelers eLibrary by using their school log-in details.  

Two recent books are Amazing Islands and Oceans – Secrets of the Deep. The author, Sabrina Weiss kindly provided handwritten book inscriptions. Her two books about the environment are available in the Library. 

ASK A LIBRARIAN 

Your Librarians are always happy to help with research, finding resources, book recommendations and IT support. Students often drop in for help with upcoming assignments and assistance with referencing. Come in and chat to us or via Teams or email: library@salc.qld.edu.au

The CRC Senior Library Team

CONNECTION

Every day we undertake dozens of different roles, tasks and experiences. Most of us habitually carry our mindset and emotional state from one of these activities to another and then take them home with us. Our work is important and necessary. Our children are also very important too and it is imperative that when we are with them that we are truly present for them. Everyday moments of connection have just as much value as special events and outings in spending time with our children. Spending time doesn’t have to mean you have to do something special, all it means is you give your child your undivided interest and attention. When spending time with your children, try and reduce distractions as much as possible so you can stay focused and engaged with your kids.

TAKING ACTION 

We have amazing students who think of others and have done wonderful things for their community. Jagger B raised $2600 for Shave for a Cure. Jagger shaved his hair off and looks good with his new do. Summer B raised $1480 for Dance for Sick Kids through a lemonade stand, selling toys/books, dancing (1200minutes over one week) and providing choreographed routines to people who donated. Both children took on these causes for their own reasons and it is great to see that they are supporting their local communities. 

FATHER’S DAY

I would like to take this opportunity to wish all the fathers in our community a happy day on Friday. It was nice to see so many of you in for the Prep Father’s Day earlier in the week. Thank you to the Parents and Friends for providing a stall for children to get some lovely gifts for their fathers. I like this quote from an unknown source “Anyone can be a man, but it takes someone truly special to be a father”. Have a great time and spend quality time with your kids. 

Darrin Schumacher
Deputy Principal Head of Junior School

CULTURAL AWARDS

Our Cultural Awards events are an opportunity to showcase our College ensembles and to recognise and celebrate the individual achievements of our students.

Our Year 4 – 6 Cultural Awards will be held Wednesday, 13 October from 1:30pm and the Year 7 – 12 Cultural Awards will be held Friday, 15 October from 6.30pm.

How are Cultural Awards determined?

For Year 4 – 6 we use our College ensemble rolls to determine levels of involvement within the College and also request that any activities completed outside of the College (this does include those from October 2020 onwards) be emailed to priscillas@salc.qld.edu.au 

For Year 7 – 12 we use our Cultural Awards surveys. These are available on Student Notices or from the Arts Staff and are to be returned to priscillas@salc.qld.edu.au  

The deadline for this information is Friday, 3 September.

NB: Any activities scheduled for Term 4 2021 will be included in 2022 Awards.

What is the criteria?

Cultural Awards recognise individual student achievement in the performing and visual arts. 

In the area of performing arts the awards include achievements in Music, Drama (stage and screen) and Dance (achievements within College Dance Programs, Dance Schools, Professional Dance Companies, Stage Productions and RAD Examinations are included). Visual Arts include photography and filmmaking.

NB: language speaking competitions, debating, chess etc are not included in these awards.

Essential Criteria for all levels: Active Participation in school cultural activities

BRONZE AWARD 

This is awarded to students who:

• have been involved in several (3 – 4) cultural groups/activities throughout the year

     OR

• passed Grade 5 or above in Music, Dance or Speech & Drama Exam 

     OR

• are nominated for outstanding contribution to a school ensemble/activity.

SILVER AWARD

This is awarded to students who:

• Grade 5 or above in Music or Speech & Drama Exam + involvement in cultural groups/activities throughout the year

     OR

• Major Award at Regional level (GC Drama Festival / Eisteddfod Championships etc).

GOLD AWARD 

This is awarded to students who:

• Representation at State level or equivalent in chosen discipline

     OR

• Major Award (e.g. Top of State in Speech & Drama Exam).

Any questions regarding Cultural Awards can be emailed to priscillas@salc.qld.edu.au 

Cilla Scott

Head of Arts 

St Andrews took two netball teams to a carnival last Sunday at Hinterland District Netball Association. We competed in the 15's and 17's age groups. We were very young for both these divisions but wanted to challenge ourselves. The girls did amazingly well, playing up to seven 7 games each throughout the day. Our 15 years girls only dropped two games all day with the last one a nail-biting finish resulting in a loss by one goal on the siren. It was a fantastic result overall for the girls, placing third.

The 17s team went through the tournament undefeated continuing the form they produced at QISSN. There were a couple of tight games throughout the day with the last being won by a single goal to seal victory for the girls. A huge thank you to all the parents that came and supported the girls throughout the day. It was wonderful to see each team support each other. The 17s final win was definitely the result of their cheer squad, the 15s team.

Both of these teams will compete at the South Coast carnival next month. Stay tuned for more results.

Alesha Lyons
Sport Administration

MINI OLYMPICS 

It was a fantastic day for our students at the recent Mini Olympics Carnival. After a rainy start to the day, the sun shined for our Prep to Year 3 students as they participated in 6 different activities. It was wonderful to see all the students participating and giving it their best effort. A huge thanks to our Year 6 Active School Leaders who managed the activities for our young students.

WINTER FUTSAL COMPETITION 

This week at the Winter Futsal Titles, we had two 11 Years Boys teams compete. Our boys played incredibly well with our Blue team winning the Titles and Red team placing third. Congratulations to all involved.

Casey West
Junior School PSPE Teacher / Sports Coordinator

Happy Friday!! 

Our next P&F meeting will be our AGM:
All positions will be vacant if you would like to nominate please contact: pandf@salc.qld.edu.au.

Please feel free to contact us for the nomination forms.

TRIVIA NIGHT  - Saturday, 9 October

All previous bookings will automatically be transferred to the new date and we will continue to take bookings via the following link for Saturday, 9 October. https://www.trybooking.com/BRWAQ

Father’s Day Stall

The lucky winners of the Raffles were:

1st prize Lucy
2nd prize Miss Trimble
3rd prize Victoria
4th prize Silva
5th prize Kate

Back by popular demand, the Annual P&F raffle where you could win school fees for a year will be launching soon. Ticket books will be sent home with your youngest student on Friday, 8 October.

MEETINGS

We look forward to seeing you at our upcoming meetings:

* AGM Wednesday, 10 November 7:00pm

If you would like to add an item to the Agenda, please email pandf@salc.qld.edu.au.