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Week 5, Term 3 2023

In This Newsletter

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Whole School

Pressure to Conform and the Obsession with the Superficial

I had a most interesting conversation this week with a group of senior students about the pressures we all feel to conform to particular social conventions, and I was making the point as delicately as I could that if we blindly follow the herd without pausing for reflection, then we can never be free. Society encourages us to conform in all kinds of ways in order to control us and maintain order. Schools indulge in a little of this too! Most of the time there are very good reasons for such behaviour. If we were not actively discouraged from stealing, for example, it would be that much harder to safeguard our property. Yet double standards often seem to operate in society, and young people in particular hate hypocrisy. Millionaires, who steal the life savings from people without the resources to defend themselves in court, have a habit of getting away with it. Similarly, as a society we are told that to take a life is a heinous crime, yet doctors will occasionally intervene at the very beginning or the very end of a life to preserve what they believe to be the greater good – the rights of the individual. We value honesty as a society, yet those who hold power sometimes have a way of twisting the truth until it is barely recognisable. It can get very confusing.

It is possible to use our perception of the injustice that exists in society as an excuse for irresponsible behaviour, but eventually, hopefully, we grow up and start taking responsibility for our actions and their consequences. Equally we can often be seduced into letting others determine what is best for us rather than thinking for ourselves. The somewhat narrow, prescriptive and misleading ideal of feminine beauty is a chilling example of this. The very notion that such an ideal exists can be immensely damaging, especially when it is based on essentially shallow characteristics such as physical attributes. Behind all the glamour of the influencers, who incidentally have been around for years, are sheltering millions of women who have been made to feel uncomfortable about their bodies, and therefore about themselves. The beauty myth is encroaching on male territory too. The same executives who dream up new potions designed to convince the girl next door that she can look like Kate Moss by simply rubbing this cream on herself three times a day, are now producing eye creams, hair tonics and moisturisers for men. Believe me, they don’t work!

This obsession with the superficial can be very damaging to our relationships, encouraging us to invest our desires in ephemeral and unimportant things, and undermining the importance of those things that really matter – honesty, humour, friendship, faithfulness, kindness and of course love. It is worth reminding ourselves that God loves us just as we are, warts and all. He sees into our hearts and sees all the good that resides there. He sees our potential and our capacity to bring healing and benevolence into our broken world. He sees us as we are, and as we are becoming. In a world dominated by fleeting trends and fashions, it is reassuring to contemplate those everlasting truths that ultimately shape and define our lives.

Patrick S Wallas
Headmaster

Dr Coulson Coming to All Saints Next Week!

Dr Justin Coulson, renowned parenting expert, founder of happyfamilies.com and co-host of Channel 9's Parental Guidance, will be presenting an exclusive session for All Saints parents on Wednesday 16 August.

Dr Coulson's expertise is backed by his PhD in Positive Psychology, and he has been instrumental in assisting countless families over the past decade through his books, numerous media appearances, and viral videos (amassing over 80 million views combined!).

This valuable presentation is sponsored by the All Saints P&F. We are delighted to offer this event free of charge, as we believe that equipping our families with valuable knowledge is crucial in nurturing resilient and thriving children.


Register your attendance

Seats are limited and filling fast so don’t delay if you’d like to attend this special speaking event.

Session Details

When: Wednesday 16 August
Time: 6.00pm for a 6.30pm start
Where: Nairn Theatre, All Saints Anglican School
Cost: Free of charge. Proudly supported by the All Saints P&F.
Book now: 9 Ways to a Resilient Child with Dr Justin Coulson | Humanitix

In this session, parents will learn the psychological secrets that build their child’s sense of identity, strengths, and growth mindset in order to perform better, be happier, and build resilience.

Based on Dr Justin Coulson’s best-selling book 9 Ways to a Resilient Child, this session shows parents how to help their children cope powerfully and positively with the challenges that life throws at them. This presentation is one of Justin’s most popular ones with powerful stories and illustrations that every parent can relate to.

He explains the factors that help and hinder resilience, why common advice such as "toughen up princess" just doesn't work, and how competition and praise may undermine resilience.

The session is suitable for parents of children of all ages and is a parents-only event.

Register your attendance

Junior School

Junior School Learners in Action

What a week in the Junior School! Big, brilliant and breathtaking; learning has been taking place in every nook and cranny.

Year 3/4 Choir
A little stop in at the Year 3/4 Choir rehearsal and I had to quickly take a seat (before I fell down with utter amazement and surprise)! This combined choir blew me away with a song they had been rehearsing under the watchful eye of music maestro Mr Lange. It was such a heart-warming way to start my day.

Special students fill Giveathon boxes
All Junior School students received their Giveathon boxes at the end of Semester 1 and I have been hearing lots of interesting ways in which they are being filled in preparation for their return in time for our Giveathon assembly later this term. It sounds as though family cars are sparkling, dishes have been washed and rooms cleaned to help raise much needed funds for our nine charities. Some very busy Junior School students even baked goodies for their own street market stall. Their delicious fare filling tummies of grateful neighbours and also their Giveathon boxes. The concept behind our Giveathon boxes is that children work to fill their boxes with funds donated or earned from family and friends. Many students do odd jobs to contribute, and I have heard about some ingenious initiatives. Thank you to families for your support.

Year 4 continue with bike safety sessions
Our final classes attended their annual bike safety courses last week and I had to share some photos from the day. Our students are learning to ride safely and abide by the road rules but in safe and supported way.

Year 1 Science
In Science, our Year 1 pirates (yes, it's pirate time!) have been exploring sound through vibration and discovered some interesting connections between pitch and liquid volume.

Rainbow Rush
More than 270 brave Junior School runners participated in the Rainbow Rush fundraiser this week. Once white shirts were bombarded with colour as runners navigated their way through a series of rainbow showers. The delighted squeals and laughter as runners hit the walls of powdered colour had the cheering crowd dodging clouds of multicoloured dust that drifted across the field. Senior School Business students are required to implement a business idea from beginning to end as part of their final assessment. They are expected to consider every detail and create a business plan with the aim of creating and running a successful financial enterprise and, in the Junior School, we are very happy to support their initiatives. The Rainbow Rush event was one such initiative with funds raised for our 2023 Giveathon charities. The other valuable outcome of these student-initiated business ventures is the connecting of students from across the school. This year’s Rainbow Rush saw some of our littlest learners running alongside students from Senior School and sharing in the fundraising fun together.

Year 6 Science
Year 6 have been investigating renewable energy sources in Science, constructing wind turbines to use in their experiments. The learning in this space for our future scientists, environmentalists and engineers is sure to ignite questions that could have significant impacts upon our use of energy in the future.

Shelley Travers
Head of Junior School

Rainbow Rush Gallery

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Year 4 Bike Day Gallery

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Pirates 2023 Gallery

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Junior School Life Gallery

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Nemo, Rubik's Cubes and Eisteddfods - A Magical Miscellany

Parent Volunteers Are Back! 
It’s been great to have parent volunteers back working in our classrooms. In Pre Prep and Year 1 this week, parents could be found working with students. Thank you to all of our special volunteers.

We Found Nemo

At assembly this week the highly anticipated announcement of our 2024 Junior School musical was made to the uproarious delight of students. Ahead of the reveal, our Performing Arts team of Mr Lange, Mrs Venter and Mrs Tucker kept us all guessing with their cryptic clues, but the ceiling nearly lifted with cheers as they finally shared that 2024 would be our year for Finding Nemo. I’m sure I’m not alone in my excitement and am looking forward to auditions later this year to kickstart our underwater adventure.

It’s Eisteddfod Time

Many of our talented students continue to be involved in the Gold Coast Eisteddfod competition and I would like to wish everyone the very best. Our Eisteddfod here on the Gold Coast is one of the biggest and most competitive in Queensland. It provides tough competition for participants in both music and drama. Please explore Mr Clarke’s music section of Saints Alive each week for details of results as they come to us. Please also send any individual, non-school entry results my way so I can acknowledge and share them with our community.

Rubik’s Cube Craze
You know what they say about crazes? They come and go, time and again. Well, the Rubik’s Cube has made a resurgence across the school and some of our littlest learners have been practising and honing their skills. Junior School students have created their own little lunchtime club and sharing cube secrets. It’s so much fun to watch!

Shelley Travers
Head of Junior School

Ross
Nemo 3
Nemo 2
Nemo 1
Before
After

Birthday Books

We would like to wish the below students a very happy birthday and thank them for their wonderful Birthday Book donations to the Junior School Library.

  • Craig Chen - Prep G
  • Hamish Campbell - Prep Z
  • Bronte Sullivan - Prep Z
  • Archie Holmes - 1L
  • Angela Chen - 1H
  • Archie Lee - 1H
  • Lucy Brandt - 1G
  • Alexandra Gracio - 2T
  • Daisy McCullen - 2T
  • Archer Robertson - 3T
  • Sebastian Hutchins - 3T
  • William Brandt - 4A

Information on how to be part of the Birthday Book Club can be found on FIDO. 

The Junior School Library Team 

Birthday Books Week 5 Term 3 11
Birthday Books Week 5 Term 3 7
Birthday Books Week 5 Term 3 6
Birthday Books Week 5 Term 3 3
Birthday Books Week 5 Term 3 2
Birthday Books Week 5 Term 3 5
Birthday Books Week 5 Term 3 10
Birthday Books Week 5 Term 3 4
Birthday Books Week 5 Term 3 1
Birthday Books Week 5 Term 3 9
Birthday Books Week 5 Term 3 4

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Giveathon Fundraiser

Cowabunga, All Saints families!

Get ready for a turtle-y awesome afternoon! We're thrilled to invite you to a special screening of the soon-to-be-released Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem.

  • When: Sunday 10 September, 2pm
  • Where: Event Cinemas Robina
  • Tickets: $20 (plus booking fee) with proceeds going to Giveathon. 

Unleash your turtle power and make a real difference in the world of marine turtle conservation! Ticket sales from this event will go directly to Giveathon which this year proudly supports Bwärä Tortues Marines, a marine turtle conservation project on the shores of New Caledonia. Just like the fearless ninja turtles, these incredible creatures need our help to ensure their habitats remain safe and thriving.

Tickets are limited, so make sure to grab yours early!

For further details and to book tickets go to: events.humanitix.com/tmnt4giveathon

Please note this is a family event, and parental supervision is required for all students. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem is rated PG and running time is 1 hour and 39 minutes.

Let's get together and have a shell of a time while supporting an incredible cause! 

Buy Tickets

Middle School

Assessment Feedback: Testing, Testing, One, Two...

A recurring theme that has come through a few of the recent Round Table Conferences has been the way staff communicate feedback to students regarding summative assessment items.

In the Middle School, we cannot possibly establish a one-size-fits-all policy on this issue as the feedback given on a task will depend on the year level involved, the subject in question and the intent of the task design itself. Though, as a general rule at the commencement of Middle School in Year 7, students complete a significant portion of their assessment in class time and receive extensive scaffolding and teacher guidance.

As the students move into the older years and have had the opportunity to attempt a skill, genre or mode of assessment for the second or third time, teachers may provide less scaffolding and incrementally raise their expectations as to how much of a task a student must complete independently.

It is worth noting that all our task sheets, assessment rubrics, reporting standards and effort ratings explicitly refer to the level of independence and/or familiarity with the material built into a task. Our staff are in constant communication with each other regarding the timing and extent of their feedback – whether it be written or verbal – with a view to making the individual classroom experience as consistent as possible with the rest of the cohort. 

Should any inconsistencies arise, our Year Level Coordinators do their very best to restore parity by extending deadlines or liaising with their team to recalibrate expectations by the time final grades are awarded. 

All in all, it is a complex, dynamic process with the goal of nurturing students who are independent, resilient and solution-focused. We very much appreciate the support of a parent community who understand how vitally important these life skills are!

Todd Harm
Head of Middle School

External Academic Competitions

At our assembly in Week 3, we acknowledged some of our resident ‘genie-mouses’ who did exceptionally well in two separate external academic competitions in Term 2.

The first group achieved a Distinction or above in the Computational and Algorithmic Thinking (CAT) Competition:

DISTINCTION

  • Year 7: Elysia Baxter, Kiara Bhartia, Sunny Guo
  • Year 8: Ian Kim
  • Year 9: Eddie Liu Tian, Hamish Slater

HIGH DISTINCTION & BEST RESULT IN SCHOOL (Years 7-12)

  • Year 8: Liev Tuckwell

The second group of Year 9s competed as a team in the Junior Division of the OzCLO Australian Computational and Linguistics Olympiad, earning a Gold Certificate:

  • Nathan Kowald
  • Katie Lin 
  • Kevin Xiao
  • Isaac Wang

Todd Harm
Head of Middle School

      Calling All Carts for the Billy Cart Derby

      One of the most iconic events in the annual calendar for Middle Earth is the Billy Cart Derby. 

      Once again, the race will be held on the last day of Term 3 (Thursday 14 September) in conjunction with the Middle School Fair which commences straight after our Giveathon Assembly.

      While we’d love families to construct their own cart … you might also consider buying one secondhand or borrowing one from a neighbour or past participant. It’s always a case of the more the merrier!

      Please note that all drivers entering the Billy Cart Derby should ensure their cart complies with the following criteria. The cart must:

      • Have three or more wheels
      • Have working steering (yes, rope is the choice of champions here!)
      • Have a working brake (which can be as simple as a lever of wood which applies friction to the road surface when pulled backwards)
      • Have NO sharp projections
      • Pass an inspection and safety check by staff
      Drivers and passengers need to wear the following safety gear:
      • A helmet – bike is fine, motorbike is better
      • Long jeans or pants
      • Long-sleeved shirt
      • Leather gloves – gardening gloves are great
      • Covered, strong footwear
      • Optional but recommended – elbow and knee pads

      A meeting of all prospective carters will be held next week during a lunch time to be advertised in FIDO notices. Information handed out at that time will provide families with lots more detail about the event, including timings. These letters will also be available in the Middle School Office.

      Check out the gallery below for some inspiration! 

      Todd Harm
      Head of Middle School

      Billy Cart Derby 13
      Billy Cart Derby 12
      Billy Cart Derby 10
      Billy Cart Derby 9
      Billy Cart Derby 8
      Billy Cart Derby 7
      Billy Cart Derby 6
      Billy Cart Derby 5
      Billy Cart Derby 4
      Billy Cart Derby 3
      Billy Cart Derby 2
      Billy Cart Derby 1

      Save the Date, Years 7 and 8

      YEAR 8 CAMP
      All Year 8 families should have received an email detailing the process to prepare for the Week 10 camp to Tyalgum Ridge from Monday 11 to Wednesday 13 September. Please ensure you’ve provided the necessary information by Friday 18 August. For more details on the camp program, don’t hesitate to reach out to your student's Core teacher.

      YEAR 7 FAMILY EVENING
      Tuesday 5 September
      is the date for the Year 7 Family Evening – a very special event in the All Saints Chapel whereby all Year 7 students and their families are invited to be part of a celebration of friendship and community. Please keep this evening free and watch this space for more details in coming weeks.

      Todd Harm
      Head of Middle School

      Senior School

      It's Half Time in Term 3

      The Senior School has had a great couple of weeks since the last edition of Saints Alive.

      Subject selections are in from the Year 9 and 10 students, so our fantastic Director of Administration Mrs Danielle Edwards and Director of Studies Ms Julie Klein are busy with setting up timetables for Term 4 and beyond alongside our hard-working Heads of Department.

      There have been comings and goings with Eisteddfods, Gold Coast Drama Festival rehearsals, Olympiad Exams, Maths, Drama and Economics assessments and excursions such as the Visual Art students' visit to GOMA in Brisbane.

      This does not include the day-to-day joy of the classroom, house meetings and assemblies – speaking of which, the Rapp House assembly about getting out of your comfort zone was very well done!

      We have also had several events such as APS Athletics, the Hospitality students catering for the Headmaster’s Corporate Lunch, Shindig Film Festival, Year 12 Movie Night, the Year 10 Careers Morning and the lunchtime International food stall.

      A special mention to the Business team - including Mr Reuben Kremer, Mrs Caitlin Wilson and our 2023 Business Ambassadors - for organising the annual Rainbow Rush for Junior School students. It was an outstanding afternoon!

      I would also like to thank Mr Craig Pascoe, Mrs Katie Ashcroft and Mrs Bec Iles for their superb organisation of the Year 10 Dinner Dance last Friday night. It was a wonderful evening that was enjoyed by all the Year 10 students who attended.

      Coming up this Term, we have the Inter-House Music Challenge, APS Season Two sport, shutdown for the Year 11 students followed by their Leadership Camp (see details further in this newsletter) and the leadership selection process as well as trial exams to prepare Year 12 students for their external exams in Term 4.

      Year 10 students will also have their end-of-term assessment along with a host of extremely valuable academic and pastoral sessions in Weeks 8 and 9.

      The final week of Term, Week 10, will include our annual Senior School Gala Day (an Inter-House inter-disciplinary competition) and of course Giveathon. Donations to Giveathon can be made any time from now with Senior Administration gratefully accepting cash or card payments.

      Stacey Ward
      Acting Head of Senior School

      Year 10 Dinner Dance Gallery 

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      Colour Run Gallery 

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      Year 10 Careers Morning Gallery 

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      Year 11 Leadership Camp, September 2023

      Year 11 Students will attend a Leadership Camp at Kenilworth Homestead on the Sunshine Coast. The Leadership Camp runs from 4-7 September (Monday to Thursday of the second last week of Term 3) and is a highlight of the Year 11 calendar.

      This camp provides a rare opportunity for self-discovery and growth. It develops a sense of community and an understanding of the many forms leadership can take.

      A reminder that all Year 11 parents and guardians have received an email with camp details including links for permission and registration, medical forms and packing lists.

      Please ensure you have completed the required preparations by 18 August 2023.

      Please contact Senior School Administration (seniorreception@asas.qld.edu.au) if you have any questions about upcoming assessments or activities.

      Stacey Ward
      Acting Head of Senior School

      Shindig 2023

      Another fascinating array of films were shown at Event Cinemas Robina last Tuesday as part of the annual All Saints Shindig Film Festival.

      Our student films included incisive views of current issues and reflections on young people's lives. We are fortunate to have students willing to put time into creating polished films and being brave enough to share them with a large audience.

      This year we also used the opportunity to showcase the work of some of our past students who are establishing themselves in the film industry, Chloe Alford and Byron D’Arcy.

      Award Winner
      People's Choice Allen Qiu
      Judges' Choice Will Scott, Alexander Galt
      Best Documentary Allen Qiu
      Best Drama Amelie Hisco
      Best Editing and Score Luca Griffo
      Encouragement Award Harper Tancred
      +6

      Steve Lewis
      Director of Multimedia

      The Evatt Competition: UN Youth Australia

      Deeva Hero (Year 10) and Analiese Murphy (Year 10) both attended the first round of UN Youth Australia's Evatt Competition at The University of Queensland's St Lucia campus last Sunday. 

      Their allocated country was the United Arab Emirates in which they prepared and spoke on various world affairs such as environmental impact, politics and more, engaging with teams from various Brisbane colleges in a mock United Nations Security Council forum. 

      They had a wonderful day, and it was a great experience which they enjoyed very much and made some lovely friends. They look forward to doing it again next year.

      Christine Miro
      Senior School Teacher

      UN Youth Aust Evatt Competition 2
      UN Youth Aust Evatt Competition 1

      Stationery Orders 2024 Year 11 and 12 Students

      Online stationery orders for students starting Year 11 and 12 in Term 4 are now available via Sequelbooks.com.

      • All Saints Anglican School Year 11 (2024)
      • All Saints Anglican School Year 12 (2024)

      FREE delivery is available for all orders placed before midnight on 8 September 2023. Orders placed by 8 September will be ready for dispatch to your nominated address or collection from Sequel warehouse no later than 26 September 2023.

      After the above cut off dates, delivery is $9.95 per order. Please allow seven business days for orders to be processed and dispatched.

      We strongly encourage all orders to be placed as early as possible to avoid disappointment. Orders placed during school holidays may not be ready in time for the start of Term 4.

      Please note, Year 3 to Year 10 (2024) stationery lists will be available to purchase later in the year.

      Order Online Now

      Chaplaincy

      Giveathon: Five Weeks to Go!

      With only five weeks to go toward the culmination of our 2023 Giveathon, there are many lovely opportunities to contribute towards our very worthy causes.

      To date we have raised $7,600 – a great start to realising the dreams of those face challenges at this time.

      Coinage seems to be rapidly on the demise, so each sub-school administration office has a designated eftpos machine to help you ‘tap’ your Giveathon donation. We no longer have boxes in Middle and Senior School to promote Sustainability, so please pop by and ‘tap’ your donation electronically.

      There are some amazing events coming up for Giveathon over the next few weeks, so please keep an eye on FIDO and Saints Alive.

      🌈 Whoosh!

      A huge vote of gratitude must go to the Business Ambassadors and their trusty mentors for the excellent Rainbow Rush event on Thursday afternoon. What great fun it was! 

      🐢 Cowabunga!
      The new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie has arrived and we are very excited to be holding a Giveathon screening for our families (see Junior School section for details).

      🎨 Swoosh!
      Watch this space for some exciting news of the artistic kind. Take some time to swoosh your paintbrushes folks! Let’s make some dreams come true.

      Bless you one and all,

      Mother Ann McGuinness
      School Chaplain

      Parent Happy Hour

      We would like to invite you to an exciting new event called Parent Happy Hour.

      As parents, we understand the importance of finding time to foster our own spiritual growth and connect with like-minded individuals.

      Join us for a delightful breakfast session where we can come together as a school community and nurture our spiritual selves.

      During this special morning School Chaplain Mother Ann McGuinness, along with parent Rachel Hind, will facilitate interactive discussions and engaging presentations aimed at enhancing our spiritual wellbeing. It's an opportunity to expand our knowledge and connect with our inner selves.

      We hope these sessions will serve as a platform for parents to develop lasting connections, forge friendships and create a supportive network within our school community. We believe that nurturing our spiritual selves will not only benefit us individually but will also positively impact our families as a whole.

      So, mark your calendars for Tuesday 29 August from 7.45am to 8.45am and join us for a coffee and an inspiring morning of growth and connection at the rear of the Chapel.

      We look forward to seeing you at our inaugural Parent Happy Hour and embarking on this journey of spiritual growth, connection and community.

      Warm regards,

      Mother Ann McGuinness

      School Chaplain

      Rachael Hind
      All Saints Parent

      Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Giveathon Fundraiser

      Cowabunga, All Saints families!

      Get ready for a turtle-y awesome afternoon! We're thrilled to invite you to a special screening of the soon-to-be-released Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem.

      • When: Sunday 10 September, 2pm
      • Where: Event Cinemas Robina
      • Tickets: $20 (plus booking fee) with proceeds going to Giveathon. 

      Unleash your turtle power and make a real difference in the world of marine turtle conservation! Ticket sales from this event will go directly to Giveathon which this year proudly supports Bwärä Tortues Marines, a marine turtle conservation project on the shores of New Caledonia. Just like the fearless ninja turtles, these incredible creatures need our help to ensure their habitats remain safe and thriving.

      Tickets are limited, so make sure to grab yours early!

      For further details and to book tickets go to: events.humanitix.com/tmnt4giveathon

      Please note this is a family event, and parental supervision is required for all students. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem is rated PG and running time is 1 hour and 39 minutes.

      Let's get together and have a shell of a time while supporting an incredible cause! 

      Buy Tickets

      Giveathon is Ramping Up

      Students from across the School are showing their generosity of spirit and heart as they reach out to those who lives are really challenged for any number of reasons, both at home and abroad. These are the beneficiaries of our nine charities chosen for Giveathon this year.

      In Junior School, Evie Dobson (Year 3) set to making some cookies. With her Giveathon box at the ready, she (along with a trusty helper) set up this colourful cookie stall to raise funds.

      In another wonderful initiative, Josie Mitchell (Year 6) baked up some Sweet Dreams which proved irresistible to the passers-by who snaffled them up. Once again, the Giveathon box was smiling.

      Our grateful thanks go to these two proactive young hearts (and their supportive parents) who prove to us that with a little effort, lives can be changed for the better.

      Thank you, Evie and Josie, for your wonderful work. Let’s keep making those dreams come true.

      Mother Ann McGuinness
      School Chaplain

      Sport

      Congratulations to our Junior School Athletics APS Team

      Congratulations to all that competed in the Junior APS Athletics Team.

      RESULTS 

      • 1st - Percentage Trophy (whole squad)
      • 2nd - Aggregate Trophy (whole squad) 
      • 1st - 9 Years Girls
      • 1st - 10 Years Girls
      • 3rd - 10 Years Boys
      • 1st - 11 Years Girls
      • 2nd - 11 Years Boys
      • 2nd - 12 Years Girls
      Congratulations to the speedy Wynter Bevans who broke the APS record in the 100m event.


      AGE CHAMPIONS 

      • 1st - Alexandra Palenschus (10 Years Girls)
      • 2nd - Wynter Bevans (10 Years Girls) 
      • 2nd - Ellie Eckstein
      • 1st - Arya Venkat

      The In the Right Spirit Award acknowledges effort, participation, success and positivity throughout the day. Congratulations to Wynter Bevans and Arya Venkat for receiving this award.

      Georgia Liussi
      Junior School Sports Coordinator

        APS 1
        APS 2
        APS 3
        APS 4
        APS 6
        APS 5
        APS 9

        Congratulations to our Senior School Athletics APS Team

        Congratulations to our Senior (13yrs+) Athletics team who finished 3rd overall after last Wednesday’s event at Somerset College. Finishing behind King’s and Somerset, our team performed magnificently. We are so proud of their efforts.

        We had 5 students who receive Age Champion medals;

        • Lily Penwarn – Bronze Medal, 13 Years girls
        • Harry Cloke – Age Champion, 13 Years Boys
        • Zeta-Allen Ashton – Silver Medal, 14 Years Girls
        • Step Aguinaldo – Silver Medal, 15 Years Girls
        • Luca Nakagawa-Morrison – Age Champion, 15 Years Boys

        We finished top three in the following age groups;

        • 13 Years Girls – 2nd
        • 14 Years Girls – 2nd
        • 15 YearsBoys – 2nd
        • 16 Years Girls – 3rd
        • Open Boys – 3rd

        The In The Right Spirit Medal was presented to Kiera Woodman at this week’s Senior School assembly. Kiera was a dedicated attendee at training in the lead up to the Championships and competed in multiple track and field events on the day. A second medal will be presented to a Middle School student and will be mentioned in the next edition of Saints Alive once he/she receives it.

        Fergus Leslie
        Director of Sport & Activities

        AFL Q Cup Quarter-Finals

        On Thursday 3 August, two teams from All Saints competed at the AFL Q Cup quarter-finals in Yeronga.

        The Middle School team took the field first against a strong St Laurence's College side featuring three All-Australian players. Alex and Jake Cunningham (Year 9), Harry Cloke (Year 7) and Ryan Roberts (Year 9) starred for the Saints, though the St Laurence’s squad was just too good on the day, winning 9.14 (68) to 4.4 (28).

        In the afternoon, the Senior School team battled Helensvale State High School in windy conditions. All Saints dominated centre clearances to provide more scoring opportunities and run away with the victory by 19 points. Koby Coulson (Year 10) and Liam Thom (Year 12) produced strong performances in their return to the team, with standout performances from Year 10's Cooper Collins and Kalani White, and Year 11's Oliver Stevenson.

        Get down to Heritage Bank Stadium on Tuesday 29 August to support the boys in their semi-final match.

        Student Sporting Achievements

        AFL
        Congratulations to Steph Aguinaldo (Year 10) who represented U16 Queensland at the National Championships finishing as runners up.

        BALLROOM DANCING
        Congratulations to Year 5 students Maddalena Slaven and Otis O’Dowd on your wins in Melbourne! They won the Best Ballroom and Best Latin Dance awards. 

        CROSS COUNTRY 
        Congratulations to Zarah Farrington (Year 9) who represented South Coast Region at the Queensland State Championships

        Congratulations to Bill Franklin (Year 11) who represented South Coast Region at the Queensland State Championships, finishing inside the top 20 and finished 3rd in the 5x1500m relay event at the State Championships.

        DANCE
        Congratulations to Ilah Nguyen (Year 1) who recently competed in the Dancelife Unite Eisteddfod taking out 1st Place and BPAC Eisteddfod taking 2nd Place!

        FOOTBALL 
        Congratulations to Luca Nakagawa-Morrison (Year 10) who represented U16 South Coast Region at the State Championships, winning the competition.

        HOCKEY
        Congratulations to Nina Murphy (Year 11) who was named in the 2023 Nationals Futures Squad.

        NETBALL
        Congratulations Emily Stevenson (Year 5) on your selection in the Hinterland District Netball Team. Emily has been selected as a shadow in the South Coast Netball Team.

        POOL RESCUE CHAMPIONSHIPS
        Congratulations to Julia O'Shea (Year 10) who won 3 bronze medals at theAustralian Pool Rescue Championships. 

        Congratulations Kirralee Jones (Year 6) who competed at the Australian Pool Rescue Championships held on the Gold Coast 4 - 6 August taking home; 

        • Gold u/12 line throw
        • Gold 12/13 yr Brick carry relay
        • Silver 12/13 yr Obstacle relay
        • Bronze 12/13 yr Medley relay

            QLD STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS
            Charlotte Jeffery (Year 4) won the event (QLD STATE CHAMPION 2023) and was awarded 1 gold medal for her ribbon routine and 1 silver medal for her freehand routine. 

            Bella Lin
            (Year 3) placed 3rd overall and was awarded 1 silver medal for her ribbon routine and 2 bronze medals for her freehand and ball routines.

            Imogen Jensen
            (Year 3) was awarded 2 gold medals for her hoop and rope routine and 1 silver medal in her freehand routine.

            A big congratulations to all 3 girls.

            OZTAG - Doblo Family Success! 
            Congratulations to James Doblo (Year 8) who was selected in the Queensland U13 Team.

            Congratulations to Zara Doblo (Year 11) who was selected in the Queensland U17 Team.

            Congratulations to Eva Doblo (Class of 2022) who represented U21 at the World Cup in Ireland, beating New Zealand in the Grand Final.

            Performing Arts

            Gold Coast Eisteddfod Ensemble Results

            Our ensemble performances at Eisteddfod began this week with our string orchestras playing their hearts out in the Secondary and Primary Divisions. 

            The Beethoven (Year 7), Corelli (Year 5 and 6) Delius (Year 4) and Year 3 String Orchestras all proudly represented the School at these events.

            Our single instrumental ensembles also performed at the Eisteddfod. 

            RESULTS

            Senior School Saxophone Ensemble: 3rd

            • Conor Farrington (Year 11)
            • Ayden Fell (Year 10)
            • Priscilla Mussolini (Year 11) 
            • Lucy Robertson (Year 11) 
            • Max Vernon (Year 12) 

            Middle School Saxophone Ensemble: Very Highly Commended

            • Allegra Clarke (Year 7) 
            • Abi Glass (Year 7)
            • Jaden Guvava (Year 7) 
            • Lucas Koegelenberg (Year 7) 
            • Sage Wagner (Year 9) 

            Senior School Flute Ensemble: 2nd

            The Middle School Flute, Middle School Clarinet and Senior School Clarinet ensembles also performed.

            Congratulations to all involved as you represented All Saints superbly.

            Owen Clarke
            Director of Performing Arts

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            Gold Coast Eisteddfod Indvidual Achievements

            Some students entered the solo categories at the Gold Coast Eisteddfod last week. Congratulations to:

            • Allegra Clarke (Year 7) - 2nd in Saxophone, 3rd in Oboe, Very Highly Commended in Oboe Solo and Highly Commended in Non-Classical Saxophone
            • Joy Lin (Year 11) - 3rd in Clarinet Solo and 3rd in the Senior Championship for Clarinet
            • Lydia Liu (Year 4) - 1st in Piano
            • Tania Liu (Year 4) - Very Highly Commended in Piano
            • Isabelle Pofandt (Year 12) - 2nd in Non-Classical Clarinet (16 to 20 Years)
            • Tristan Pofandt (Year 12) - 2nd in Trombone Solo, 1st in the Senior Wind and Brass Championship for Trombone and Most Outstanding Trombone Soloist Overall
            • Annabella Zhang (Year 10) - Very Highly Commended in Flute Solo and 3rd in the Intermediate Championship for Flute.

            In other news, Year 12 student Gabby Pegler sang the Australian national anthem at the Gold Coast Rollers NBL1 basketball games for three nights in a row over the weekend. Well done, Gabby.

            Owen Clarke
            Director of Performing Arts

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            Gold Coast Drama Festival

            We hosted the Gold Coast Drama Festival's Junior section at school last week. Thanks to the Friends of Performing Arts and our Performing Arts Tour students who provided food and refreshments during the three evenings. It was an enjoyable and social inter-school event. Thanks to our Drama and Nairn Theatre team for ensuring it ran smoothly.

            Our outstanding entry The Trolleys was directed by Year 12 Students Yasmin Clarke and Jade-Monet Calleja. It received the Adjudicator’s Trophy plus one of six Outstanding Actor Trophies awarded on the night, which went to Hugo Webber (Year 8). Quite an achievement from the large field of schools. Well done.

            Our Intermediates will perform at the Festival this evening and our Seniors will follow next Friday.

            Next Tuesday 15 August at 6.30pm in the Nairn Theatre is Evening of Short Plays where our three Gold Coast Drama Festival entries will be performed. All are welcome to attend this free event.

            Owen Clarke
            Director of Performing Arts

            Performing Arts Upcoming Events

            Our Performing Arts staff and students have the following events to look forward to this term.

            • Private Drama and Communication Recital
              Tuesday 15 and Wednesday 15 August. 
              Eisteddfod is looming for private Drama and Communication students who have an opportunity to practice in Drama recitals held on Tuesday and Wednesday next week in the Dell Arte.
            • Legally Blonde screening
              Sunday 20 August in the Nairn Theatre. Wear your best pink outfit!
            • House Music Challenge
              Wednesday 16 August, Week 6 (afternoon). An exciting event for the students. It's wonderful to see our Senior School musicians perform in front of their peers.
            • Junior School Concert
              Tuesday 29 August, Week 8. A busy and colourful event for many students.
            • Livewire
              Tuesday 29 August to Thursday 31 August, Week 8. A series of arts and literature related activities around Junior School. Music performances from the likes of the Blues Factory, Brumby Boys and Holst Ensembles will be popping up - keep your eyes and ears peeled!
            • Malcolm Arnold Wind Ensemble Outreach Concert
              Tuesday 11 September, Week 10. I am excited about these concerts where for the first time (in my memory…) we will be going off campus with the whole ensemble to perform concerts for other local primary schools. We are performing at Worongary and Robina State Schools in front of around 400 students in each concert.
            • Giveathon Concerts at Southport and Robina
              Wednesday 12 and Thursday 13 September, Week 10
              . These are the two very special off-campus concerts for the Camerata Strings and Senior Chorus this term.

            Owen Clarke
            Director of Performing Arts

            Parents & Friends

            P&F Girls Rugby Tour Fundraiser - Final Call!

            Come along to a trivia night with a difference!

            The P&F Rugby Supporters Group are proud to present this fundraising event supporting our talented girls' rugby team on their upcoming tour to Singapore and Malaysia.

            Get ready for a fun night filled of brain-teasers, laughter, and friendly competition.

            • Date: Saturday 19 August
            • Time: 6pm - 10pm
            • Location: All Saints Anglican School Senior HPE Centre 
            • Dress: Wear your favourite team jersey or apparel
            • Tickets: $35 (plus booking fee) per person and include a delicious cheese and charcuterie board for the table. Drinks will be available for purchase at the bar (no BYO). Ticket sales close midnight this Sunday 13 August!

            ABOUT THE TRIVIA
            Experience trivia like you’ve never experienced trivia before! All electronic, fast-paced and interactive, each team will use a player's phone as their buzzer to answer the questions and scores. At the end of each round, scores will come up on the screen instantaneously so you can see them live!

            Climb the ladder, majority rules and fastest finger are just some of the rounds we’ll be playing. There will also be cheeky opportunities to buy answers or invest points to get even more! 

            Make sure you bring gold coins and your phones fully charged! An auction with great prizes will also take place on the night All funds raised from this event will go toward supporting our girl's rugby team upcoming tour. Your participation will help cover travel expenses, equipment, and other essentials. 

            Book tickets now at events.humanitix.com/rugbytrivia

            If you have any questions, please contact the All Saints Rugby Supporters Group on asasrsg1@gmail.com.

            Book tickets now

            Golf Day 2023 - New Venue Announced!

            Tickets are now on sale for the third annual All Saints Anglican School P&F Golf Day. Mums, dads and friends - all are welcome to join us for this fun day out.

            We heard your venue feedback loud and clear. This year's event will be held on Sunday 22 October at Palmer Gold Coast. Registrations will start at 10.30am for an 11.30am shotgun start.

            Tickets are $500 for a team of four or $140 for individual tickets. Includes 18-hole Ambrose game and motorised cart, fantastic prizes and a burger buffet at the presentation.

            There will be fantastic prizes to be won including a $15,000 cash prize for a hole-in-one proudly sponsored by Centaur Financial Services.

            Book tickets: events.humanitix.com/golfday2023

            Book now


            Sponsorship Opportunities

            Looking for an opportunity to promote your business to the All Saints community? There are a couple of ways you might like to get involved.

            • Sponsorship packages: Available for purchase via the link above. Our $800 sponsorship package includes a team of four players and the opportunity to promote your business in our goody bags and at a sponsored hole where you might like to get creative. One of last year's sponsors held a pie eating competition at one of the holes - it went down a treat!
            • Prize donations: We are on the lookout for donations for raffles and prizes at the presentation. This is a great way to gain exposure for your business even if not entering a team.

            For further event or sponsorship details, please contact P&F Vice President Mr David Pearson at pearsondavid72@gmail.com.

            All funds raised on the day go directly to the P&F Association who use the funds for the good of all our children at the school.

            All Saints P&F Association

            Whole School
            Pressure to Conform and the Obsession with the Superficial Dr Coulson Coming to All Saints Next Week!
            Junior School
            Junior School Learners in Action Nemo, Rubik's Cubes and Eisteddfods - A Magical Miscellany Birthday Books Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Giveathon Fundraiser
            Middle School
            Assessment Feedback: Testing, Testing, One, Two... External Academic Competitions Calling All Carts for the Billy Cart Derby Save the Date, Years 7 and 8
            Senior School
            It's Half Time in Term 3 Year 11 Leadership Camp, September 2023 Shindig 2023 The Evatt Competition: UN Youth Australia Stationery Orders 2024 Year 11 and 12 Students
            Chaplaincy
            Giveathon: Five Weeks to Go! Parent Happy Hour Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Giveathon Fundraiser Giveathon is Ramping Up
            Sport
            Congratulations to our Junior School Athletics APS Team Congratulations to our Senior School Athletics APS Team AFL Q Cup Quarter-Finals Student Sporting Achievements
            Performing Arts
            Gold Coast Eisteddfod Ensemble Results Gold Coast Eisteddfod Indvidual Achievements Gold Coast Drama Festival Performing Arts Upcoming Events
            Parents & Friends
            P&F Girls Rugby Tour Fundraiser - Final Call! Golf Day 2023 - New Venue Announced!

            In This Newsletter

            Whole School
            Pressure to Conform and the Obsession with the Superficial Dr Coulson Coming to All Saints Next Week!
            Junior School
            Junior School Learners in Action Nemo, Rubik's Cubes and Eisteddfods - A Magical Miscellany Birthday Books Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Giveathon Fundraiser
            Middle School
            Assessment Feedback: Testing, Testing, One, Two... External Academic Competitions Calling All Carts for the Billy Cart Derby Save the Date, Years 7 and 8
            Senior School
            It's Half Time in Term 3 Year 11 Leadership Camp, September 2023 Shindig 2023 The Evatt Competition: UN Youth Australia Stationery Orders 2024 Year 11 and 12 Students
            Chaplaincy
            Giveathon: Five Weeks to Go! Parent Happy Hour Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Giveathon Fundraiser Giveathon is Ramping Up
            Sport
            Congratulations to our Junior School Athletics APS Team Congratulations to our Senior School Athletics APS Team AFL Q Cup Quarter-Finals Student Sporting Achievements
            Performing Arts
            Gold Coast Eisteddfod Ensemble Results Gold Coast Eisteddfod Indvidual Achievements Gold Coast Drama Festival Performing Arts Upcoming Events
            Parents & Friends
            P&F Girls Rugby Tour Fundraiser - Final Call! Golf Day 2023 - New Venue Announced!
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