For it is by God's grace that you have been saved through faith. It is not the result of your own efforts, but God's gift, so that no one can boast about it.
Ephesians 2:8-9 (GNT)
It is that time of the year again when student assessment is returned, unit and semester results are calculated and exit statements are written. No doubt, there will be many students pleasantly satisfied with their work but there will be some who are not – who wish that they would have put more effort into their studies, listened better in class or submitted a draft before the final assessment was due. If that is you or your son or your daughter, what can you do about it? At this stage, there is probably nothing that you can do. Definitely, trying harder and developing associated study habits and skills ought to be on the list of things to do next year. However, how does one cope with the uncomfortable feeling of poor results this year?
The answer is to recognise that in God’s eyes we are so much more than a test or unit result. Our life is not defined by these things, as important as they are. In fact, God makes it very clear that those who participate in the life-giving good news concerning Jesus didn’t get there by their hard efforts and good behaviour – they got there solely on account of God’s decision to love us through Jesus. If it counted on good performance or behaviour, then people would fight over who was more deserving of God’s love. But, it doesn’t depend on these things. In God’s eyes, we are worthy of love not because we have earned it but because God is by nature a God of love.
Remember that you are loved.
Nathan Glover College Pastor
Secondary School
From the Deputy Principal / Head of Secondary School
Last night’s Middle School Celebration evening was a wonderful showcase of the talents and endeavours of our Middle School in 2019. Thank you to Mrs Roper and her team for continuing to support our Year 7 to 9 students to flourish within and beyond their academic studies.
Two other special events last weekend were the Year 9 Dinner Dance, and the Class of 2009 10-year Reunion. Both nights were special occasions filled with fun, laughter and some great stories.
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FAREWELL AND THANK YOU
A special mention of farewell and thanks to the following staff who are not returning to St Andrews next year:
Mr Roberton who has been working in IT and Middle School SOSE this year while Mrs Polentas was on leave.
Mrs Finney who is returning to the UK after a year supporting our Science, Mathematics and HPE classes.
Mr Hunt who worked with us in the HPE and Sports department this year.
Mrs Fuller and Ms Klein who assisted our language learners in Japanese and German respectively.
SEMESTER TWO REPORTS AND THE START OF 2020
Reports will be available on Parent Lounge to parents in the first week of the holidays. Please use the feedback contained in the reports as a means of affirming your child’s effort and progress throughout the final semester, and also as a basis for setting new learning goals for 2020. We are working towards notification of class lists through Parent Lounge in late January.
All Middle and Senior School classes resume on Wednesday 29 January 2020.Our Year 7 students (2020) will attend an Orientation Day on Tuesday 28 January from 8:30am – 3:00pm and new students in Years 8 to 12 will attend a morning session (8:30am – 11:00am). This is compulsory and ensures a smooth start for our new students. Also, please remember that traffic congestion is likely on the first day, so please exercise extra care and patience.
STAY CONNECTED
As we prepare for the long summer break, I would like to encourage parents and families to stay connected. I believe the most powerful thing we can do is to stay connected. Stay connected with your child by being open to talking through your boundaries and expectations and also their ideas and thoughts around independence, trust and their world in general. Stay connected to one another. If your child wants to spend time with peers or to sleep over at another family’s house and you are feeling uncomfortable or unfamiliar with the family, call the parents and talk about your boundaries and expectations and their boundaries and expectations. Adolescents often use generalised statements like, ‘everyone is going’, ‘no one else’s parents are calling’ or ‘don’t you trust me’ to push boundaries and to become more independent. The balance of how much freedom/independence afforded a young person is a difficult juggling act for parents and very dependent on the individual, the family values and context. From personal experience, I know how challenging that balance can be. Finally, please stay connected with staff at the College. We are here to help and while there are limits and complexities to how we might be able to offer support, we will always take a restorative hope and intent in raising this that it might prompt family discussions at home and/or conversations amongst staff and parents.
St Andrews is a community of flourishing where everyone is someone and wherein more than a good education, an education for good remains at the forefront of our journey. This is our last Bulletin for 2019. May the coming Christmas season be a timely reminder of God’s blessings and the joy of knowing that Christ gave us the ultimate gift in sending his son to save us all.
Have a very blessed Christmas.
Virginia Warner
Deputy Principal / Head of Secondary School
From the Head of Senior School
FLOURISHING
What an incredibly busy year. Firstly, thank you to the Senior School staff who go above and beyond supporting the learning and development of our young people. To the students, what a fun year it has been. Our daily interactions, quiet chats, engaging lessons, responses to curious minds and probing for learners leading learning.
We round out the year with the presentation of the Senior Jerseys to our incoming Year 12 cohort of 2020 and celebrate the top of subject and citizenship awards at the Senior School Final Assembly.
I am really excited to work with all Year 12’s next year and especially proud to announce the 2020 Leadership Team:
Captains Callum Ahern, Basia Shelly, Peter Thomas and Mariel U’Ren
Student Representative Council & Service Captains
Madison Taylor, Annabel Rytenskild and Clare Verschuure
Sports Captains Bronte Good and Kayla Laming
Cultural Captain Sophia Dart
House Captains Wardjam – Lulu Salmaggi Binging – Jack Read Jubi – Clare Verschuure Gowandi – Annabel Rytenskild
Thank you to our parents for your faith in us and it has been a pleasure to serve you and your children. Have a safe and special Christmas and we look forward to educating and guiding your young people in 2020.
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
From the Head of Middle School
Thank you! I wish to thank you for entrusting your children into our care. 2019 has been a great year full of learning, friendships, camps, activities, fun and engagement. It has been a pleasure to walk beside each student in the Middle School and watch them grow and mature.
Upcoming events in the Middle School are-
Middle School Talent Show
Final Assembly
Year 7 ‘Transitions’ PBL unit culminating event
Annual LABTEN Netball competition (Year 7)
Futsal competition (Year 9)
Cricket Cup (Year 8)
As you can see there is plenty of engaging activities for the students to participate in next week. It is important that everyone finishes 2019 strongly.
Below is a link to an interesting article about teenagers and anxiety. Anxiety in children has risen sharply in the last 5 years and the article discusses 10 reasons why this might be occurring. The final sentence alludes to us as adults aiming to ‘help kids build the mental muscle they need to stay healthy”. As educators and parents, that is all we ask, that kids are healthy and happy.
I wish you and your family a safe, relaxing holiday. Merry Christmas.
Lisa Roper Head of Middle School
Mathematics Department Awards
MATHEMATICS COMPETITION RESULTS 2019
Results from the various Mathematics competitions that students of the College took part in throughout Term 3 have recently arrived. Both competitions (Australian Mathematics Competition & ICAS Mathematics Competition) have hundreds of thousands of students entered throughout many countries and are designed to be very difficult, often asking students to extend concepts above their present year’s understanding. Students from St Andrews performed extremely well and all students are to be congratulated for their efforts.
AUSTRALIAN MATHEMATICS COMPETITION
Distinction
Year 7: Coco B
Year 8: Damon S
Year 9: Coen C
Year 10: Elijah F
Year 11: Callum A
Credit:
Year 7: Lana W, Kane B, Bryce U, Jude T, Connor T
Year 8: Jake P, Sam L, Mathew M
Year 9: Sienna Y, Amali B
Year 10: Laura M, Samuel K
Year 11: Abbey B, Mariel U
Year 12: Caitlin G
ICAS MATHEMATICS COMPETITION
Credit
Year 7: Asha C, Dylan M, Madison R, Jude T, Connor T
Year 8: Anenya K, Damon S
Year 9: Amali B
Year 10: Elijah F
Year 11: Callum A
Merit:
Year 8: Patterson C, Giselle C, Etienne G, Michael M
Year 9: Sienna Y
Year 11: Abbey B, Aston R, Clare V
Shane Edwards Head of Mathematics Department
German Study Tour
GERMAN STUDY TOUR 2019
A lucky group of Year 10 and Year 11 German students are getting ready for a life-time experience. On Monday, 2 December the German teacher Herr Schaich and Deputy Principal, Virginia Warner are taking the German students on a trip to visit our partner schools in Hamburg, Germany. The students will be welcomed by a lovely German homestay family and over the following five days will learn what German culture is about – it’s more than Sauerkraut and Slap Dancing! The Study Tour then continues to visit famous German cities like Berlin and Munich, but also picturesque towns like Wittenberg where they will follow in the footsteps of Martin Luther.
The Study Tour will give the students the opportunity to use their German language skills by talking to locals and immersing themselves in the German culture. It is the most beautiful season over there at the moment with Christmas markets on every corner, the smell of Peffernuss in the air and, maybe, a few snowflakes here and there. Keep the students in your thoughts and prayers while they are travelling on the other side of the globe.
Viel Glück
Jochen Schaich German Teacher
My Business Rules
On Tuesday, 22 October, Year 8/9 Going Into Business students hosted the bi-annual ‘My Business Rules’ competition raising money for charities and learning how to run a business in the meantime.
The largest number of groups ever took part with nine different stalls being set up during Period 3 and 4 in preparation for the lunchtime rush of students and staff alike.
Taking out the trophy for the most money raised (less float and expenses) was the Fat Chicken Junior group who sold hot chips and nuggets to hungry Andrians. The group consisted of Sam C, Jake P, Benjamin H, Cooper C and Patterson C.
A credit to the work the students put in both in and outside of class. The boys were able to secure a 60% generous sponsorship from local business Fat Chicken located on Tallebudgera Creek Rd, Burleigh Heads.
Products sold on the day included thickshakes, doughnuts with toppings, hot chips and nuggets, lolly cups and brownies.
Well done to all groups. We raised a total of over $180 for Beyond Blue and several hundred was donated towards James Harrison's Great Cycle Challenge, raising money in Ben Fitzsimmons name to 'Fight Kids Cancer'.
Food Technology - Giving back to the Community
CONTRIBUTING TO OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY
Food Technology students in the Food Inc. elective investigated ‘best practice’ for safe food preparation and the legislative requirements for the donation of food to charitable organisations. Students applied this information in a meaningful way by preparing food for the local charity Walk With Us, which provides sit down meals for the homeless and disadvantaged. In Term 4, the Food Inc. students have contributed Zucchini Slice, Asian Salad, Semi-dried Tomato and Feta Scrolls and Jam Drops to Walk With Us Monday night dinners.
Toni Bartel Food Technology teacher
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Middle and Senior
From the Deputy Principal / Head of Secondary School
Last night’s Middle School Celebration evening was a wonderful showcase of the talents and endeavours of our Middle School in 2019. Thank you to Mrs Roper and her team for continuing to support our Year 7 to 9 students to flourish within and beyond their academic studies.
Two other special events last weekend were the Year 9 Dinner Dance, and the Class of 2009 10-year Reunion. Both nights were special occasions filled with fun, laughter and some great stories.
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FAREWELL AND THANK YOU
A special mention of farewell and thanks to the following staff who are not returning to St Andrews next year:
Mr Roberton who has been working in IT and Middle School SOSE this year while Mrs Polentas was on leave.
Mrs Finney who is returning to the UK after a year supporting our Science, Mathematics and HPE classes.
Mr Hunt who worked with us in the HPE and Sports department this year.
Mrs Fuller and Ms Klein who assisted our language learners in Japanese and German respectively.
SEMESTER TWO REPORTS AND THE START OF 2020
Reports will be available on Parent Lounge to parents in the first week of the holidays. Please use the feedback contained in the reports as a means of affirming your child’s effort and progress throughout the final semester, and also as a basis for setting new learning goals for 2020. We are working towards notification of class lists through Parent Lounge in late January.
All Middle and Senior School classes resume on Wednesday 29 January 2020.Our Year 7 students (2020) will attend an Orientation Day on Tuesday 28 January from 8:30am – 3:00pm and new students in Years 8 to 12 will attend a morning session (8:30am – 11:00am). This is compulsory and ensures a smooth start for our new students. Also, please remember that traffic congestion is likely on the first day, so please exercise extra care and patience.
STAY CONNECTED
As we prepare for the long summer break, I would like to encourage parents and families to stay connected. I believe the most powerful thing we can do is to stay connected. Stay connected with your child by being open to talking through your boundaries and expectations and also their ideas and thoughts around independence, trust and their world in general. Stay connected to one another. If your child wants to spend time with peers or to sleep over at another family’s house and you are feeling uncomfortable or unfamiliar with the family, call the parents and talk about your boundaries and expectations and their boundaries and expectations. Adolescents often use generalised statements like, ‘everyone is going’, ‘no one else’s parents are calling’ or ‘don’t you trust me’ to push boundaries and to become more independent. The balance of how much freedom/independence afforded a young person is a difficult juggling act for parents and very dependent on the individual, the family values and context. From personal experience, I know how challenging that balance can be. Finally, please stay connected with staff at the College. We are here to help and while there are limits and complexities to how we might be able to offer support, we will always take a restorative hope and intent in raising this that it might prompt family discussions at home and/or conversations amongst staff and parents.
St Andrews is a community of flourishing where everyone is someone and wherein more than a good education, an education for good remains at the forefront of our journey. This is our last Bulletin for 2019. May the coming Christmas season be a timely reminder of God’s blessings and the joy of knowing that Christ gave us the ultimate gift in sending his son to save us all.
Have a very blessed Christmas.
Virginia Warner
Deputy Principal / Head of Secondary School
From the Head of Senior School
FLOURISHING
What an incredibly busy year. Firstly, thank you to the Senior School staff who go above and beyond supporting the learning and development of our young people. To the students, what a fun year it has been. Our daily interactions, quiet chats, engaging lessons, responses to curious minds and probing for learners leading learning.
We round out the year with the presentation of the Senior Jerseys to our incoming Year 12 cohort of 2020 and celebrate the top of subject and citizenship awards at the Senior School Final Assembly.
I am really excited to work with all Year 12’s next year and especially proud to announce the 2020 Leadership Team:
Captains Callum Ahern, Basia Shelly, Peter Thomas and Mariel U’Ren
Student Representative Council & Service Captains
Madison Taylor, Annabel Rytenskild and Clare Verschuure
Sports Captains Bronte Good and Kayla Laming
Cultural Captain Sophia Dart
House Captains Wardjam – Lulu Salmaggi Binging – Jack Read Jubi – Clare Verschuure Gowandi – Annabel Rytenskild
Thank you to our parents for your faith in us and it has been a pleasure to serve you and your children. Have a safe and special Christmas and we look forward to educating and guiding your young people in 2020.
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
From the Head of Middle School
Thank you! I wish to thank you for entrusting your children into our care. 2019 has been a great year full of learning, friendships, camps, activities, fun and engagement. It has been a pleasure to walk beside each student in the Middle School and watch them grow and mature.
Upcoming events in the Middle School are-
Middle School Talent Show
Final Assembly
Year 7 ‘Transitions’ PBL unit culminating event
Annual LABTEN Netball competition (Year 7)
Futsal competition (Year 9)
Cricket Cup (Year 8)
As you can see there is plenty of engaging activities for the students to participate in next week. It is important that everyone finishes 2019 strongly.
Below is a link to an interesting article about teenagers and anxiety. Anxiety in children has risen sharply in the last 5 years and the article discusses 10 reasons why this might be occurring. The final sentence alludes to us as adults aiming to ‘help kids build the mental muscle they need to stay healthy”. As educators and parents, that is all we ask, that kids are healthy and happy.
I wish you and your family a safe, relaxing holiday. Merry Christmas.
Lisa Roper Head of Middle School
Mathematics Department Awards
MATHEMATICS COMPETITION RESULTS 2019
Results from the various Mathematics competitions that students of the College took part in throughout Term 3 have recently arrived. Both competitions (Australian Mathematics Competition & ICAS Mathematics Competition) have hundreds of thousands of students entered throughout many countries and are designed to be very difficult, often asking students to extend concepts above their present year’s understanding. Students from St Andrews performed extremely well and all students are to be congratulated for their efforts.
AUSTRALIAN MATHEMATICS COMPETITION
Distinction
Year 7: Coco B
Year 8: Damon S
Year 9: Coen C
Year 10: Elijah F
Year 11: Callum A
Credit:
Year 7: Lana W, Kane B, Bryce U, Jude T, Connor T
Year 8: Jake P, Sam L, Mathew M
Year 9: Sienna Y, Amali B
Year 10: Laura M, Samuel K
Year 11: Abbey B, Mariel U
Year 12: Caitlin G
ICAS MATHEMATICS COMPETITION
Credit
Year 7: Asha C, Dylan M, Madison R, Jude T, Connor T
Year 8: Anenya K, Damon S
Year 9: Amali B
Year 10: Elijah F
Year 11: Callum A
Merit:
Year 8: Patterson C, Giselle C, Etienne G, Michael M
Year 9: Sienna Y
Year 11: Abbey B, Aston R, Clare V
Shane Edwards Head of Mathematics Department
Food Technology - Giving back to the Community
CONTRIBUTING TO OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY
Food Technology students in the Food Inc. elective investigated ‘best practice’ for safe food preparation and the legislative requirements for the donation of food to charitable organisations. Students applied this information in a meaningful way by preparing food for the local charity Walk With Us, which provides sit down meals for the homeless and disadvantaged. In Term 4, the Food Inc. students have contributed Zucchini Slice, Asian Salad, Semi-dried Tomato and Feta Scrolls and Jam Drops to Walk With Us Monday night dinners.
Toni Bartel Food Technology teacher
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My Business Rules
On Tuesday, 22 October, Year 8/9 Going Into Business students hosted the bi-annual ‘My Business Rules’ competition raising money for charities and learning how to run a business in the meantime.
The largest number of groups ever took part with nine different stalls being set up during Period 3 and 4 in preparation for the lunchtime rush of students and staff alike.
Taking out the trophy for the most money raised (less float and expenses) was the Fat Chicken Junior group who sold hot chips and nuggets to hungry Andrians. The group consisted of Sam C, Jake P, Benjamin H, Cooper C and Patterson C.
A credit to the work the students put in both in and outside of class. The boys were able to secure a 60% generous sponsorship from local business Fat Chicken located on Tallebudgera Creek Rd, Burleigh Heads.
Products sold on the day included thickshakes, doughnuts with toppings, hot chips and nuggets, lolly cups and brownies.
Well done to all groups. We raised a total of over $180 for Beyond Blue and several hundred was donated towards James Harrison's Great Cycle Challenge, raising money in Ben Fitzsimmons name to 'Fight Kids Cancer'.
German Study Tour
GERMAN STUDY TOUR 2019
A lucky group of Year 10 and Year 11 German students are getting ready for a life-time experience. On Monday, 2 December the German teacher Herr Schaich and Deputy Principal, Virginia Warner are taking the German students on a trip to visit our partner schools in Hamburg, Germany. The students will be welcomed by a lovely German homestay family and over the following five days will learn what German culture is about – it’s more than Sauerkraut and Slap Dancing! The Study Tour then continues to visit famous German cities like Berlin and Munich, but also picturesque towns like Wittenberg where they will follow in the footsteps of Martin Luther.
The Study Tour will give the students the opportunity to use their German language skills by talking to locals and immersing themselves in the German culture. It is the most beautiful season over there at the moment with Christmas markets on every corner, the smell of Peffernuss in the air and, maybe, a few snowflakes here and there. Keep the students in your thoughts and prayers while they are travelling on the other side of the globe.
Viel Glück
Jochen Schaich German Teacher
Junior School
From the Deputy Principal / Head of Junior School
GRATITUDE
This week is Thanksgiving in America where families get together to give thanks. It is an American tradition that I think is beautiful. At St Andrews we are one big family and there is a lot to be thankful for too. Being out in the Valley, with bush and hinterland views and a large array of bird and reptile life, the outdoor learning environment is very interesting. Modern classroom facilities that cater for individual learning needs empower the children to take ownership of their learning journey. Teaching and non-teaching staff who go above and beyond to provide a quality christian education to all students is evident. Our students have so many opportunities to be involved in curricular and non-curricular activities. There is a lot to be thankful for and a lot to celebrate. I would like to take this opportunity to say thank you to all our families for trusting us with your children’s education this year. I hope you have an opportunity over the next few weeks to reflect upon what a great year we have had.
2020
There is also a lot to look forward to in 2020. The day after students depart for 2019, works begin on improving our lower car park area. Mr Bliss will be writing to you to share more details, but it should improve traffic flow throughout the Junior School and reduce queuing out onto Tallebudgera Creek Road.
We have been redesigning our report cards to make them more succinct and give you greater clarity on how your children are performing at school. We are continuing to refine the academic program to achieve the best outcomes for the students. There is a lot to look forward to in the Arts and Sports areas as well. I look forward to travelling along the journey with you next year.
YEAR 6
I would like to take this opportunity to wish our Year 6 students God’s richest blessings as they enter Middle School next year. It is an important milestone in their lives and it has been great to celebrate that with them. The students enjoyed their dinner dance (I have also heard the parents enjoyed their night out too) and it was lovely to have the opportunity to honour the students at our Celebration Ceremony last Tuesday.
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CHRISTMAS
On 25 December we celebrate the birth of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. It is an opportunity for us to celebrate this wonderful gift that our God in Heaven has given to us. May this time over the Christmas holidays be a blessing to you and your family.
Hope to see you at our P&F Christmas Carols this Sunday at 5:00pm, should be a great event.
Darrin Schumacher Deputy Principal / Head of Junior School
From the Deputy Head of Junior School
As the 2019 academic year comes to a close, we have certainly experienced a whirlwind of special events as we celebrate the many achievements of our incredible students. I am always so impressed with the progress students make each year (big and small) and the many talents they have been abundantly blessed with from above.
The Year 6 Celebration Dinner was an evening that will remain in the memories of our graduating class of 2019. Below are some images of this spectacular celebration
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Congratulations to all of our students for the accomplishments they have achieved throughout the year whether they have been academic, sporting, cultural or interpersonal.
May I take this opportunity to thank the teachers for everything they do to facilitate student learning. We have remarkable teachers who demonstrate a passion for developing curious inquirers. I am continually amazed by their desire to support each and every child in their class. Thank you also to the support staff who offer their valuable assistance to staff and children in our learning community.
May peace, happiness and goodwill be with you and your family not only on Christmas, but throughout the year and beyond. Wishing you a blessed Christmas and a Happy New Year!
And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. Luke 2:10
Jacqueline Faulkner Deputy Head / PYP Coordinator
The Arts
Arts Corner
SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL
Last week saw our MS Musical Theatre Elective present Seussical to appreciative audiences. This elective embodies visible learning and provides the opportunity for our students to experience the process of staging a musical from audition to public performance as part of the curriculum. Congratulations to all involved on a colourful, energetic and entertaining performance.
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END OF YEAR CONCERTS
The past two weeks have seen our PAT students participating in a range of End of Year Concerts. These are a great way for our young performers to showcase the work they have done in PAT Lessons and enjoy a performance experience. Special thanks to our PAT Team for their efforts, not only in preparing these concerts, but for the very special role they play in our young people’s creative journey.
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PAT 2020
We are now taking enrolments for new students in our Performing Arts Tuition Program for 2020.
Please note a few important reminders:
All enrolments and cancellations need to take place via the College Website.
All enrolments (with the exception of Year 3 Strings and Mini Musos) automatically roll over into the following year.
The actual timetabling process starts early January and timetables will be released the last week of January holidays.
Requests for times are taken but priority will always be given to senior students in terms of break times.
Community
P&F
Hi from your P&F Committee
P&F have done a lot in 2019, we hosted many events: Year 7 Afternoon Tea, Welcome Morning Tea for Prep parents, Picnic in the Park, World Staff Day breakfast and now to wrap up the year we have the P&F Christmas Carols on the Village Green on 1 December at 5:00pm. We also handed out tea and tissue packets on the first & second days of Prep and we have organised Father’s Day and Mother’s Day stalls throughout the year. Our biggest event and fundraising for 2019 was the FETE. Thank you helping us bring the community closer with these fun, fantastic events.
Volunteer:We would really love your help if you are available to help at the Christmas Carols this Sunday, 1 December. Please email pandf@salc.qld.edu.au
We would also like to say thank you to all the volunteers that have helped us throughout the year.
New committee:
President: Amanda Ryan Vice President: Jessica Russell Treasurer/Acting Secretary: Jeff Bowman
We would sincerely like to thank our outgoing Committee. It has been a pleasure working with you and helping us build the St Andrews community to what it is today.
Nicole Ainger has been on the P&F Committee for over seven years. She is the true word of community, loyalty, knowledge, honesty and humble for everything she has contributed to the P&F. We would not be on the Committee today if it wasn’t for her. She has true pride in the school to make it a better community and has incredible passion for making the school a better place for our children. P&F cannot thank you enough for all your hard work and years of service to the school.
2020 will be another wonderful year to start. To start the year off we are hosting the Year 7 Afternoon Tea at the Tuckshop to welcome parents to the Middle School on Tuesday, 28 January at 2.15pm.
On Friday, 31 January at 8.25am we are hosting a Welcome Morning Tea for all new parents under the MPH.
On Friday, 6 March we are having a Picnic in the Park on the Junior School Oval. It’s a fun filled night full of entertainment and wonderful company.
We hope you lock these dates in your diary for 2020.
We hope to see you atP&F Christmas Carols this Sunday 1st December @ 5pm and if you can volunteerthat would be amazing.
From all the P&F we wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
