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Week 5, Term 2 2024

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Raising Good Men

I am sure most of you will have heard by now that All Saints is losing one of those precious jewels in our crown with the decision made by Ross Kingsley to move to Melbourne at the end of the year to be closer to his partner. He leaves a lasting legacy and, let’s be honest, no-one is ever going to guide and encourage our magnificent Junior School Cross Country runners to 28 victories in a row ever again! His passion for running and education is legendary, and we shall miss him a great deal.

Another of Ross’s passions is his determination to encourage us to raise young boys into the best men they can be. As the justifiably proud father of Hudson, I know this is something that has always been close to his heart. Indeed, he was instrumental in bringing Celia Lashlie to speak to us many years ago and it is an evening I have never forgotten.

Celia spoke about the challenges of raising boys to a full Nairn Theatre. She had started out as a probation officer before becoming the first ever female in a custodial role in a men’s prison in New Zealand. Her experience as a warden introduced her to a poignant collection of men who had made poor decisions and thereby seen their lives take unexpected and often tragic turns. She began exploring the circumstances that led to young men getting into trouble, resulting in her excellent book “He’ll be OK – Growing Gorgeous Boys Into Good Men”.

Celia’s two hour presentation, delivered without notes or multi-media support, was moving, hilarious and instructive. As a single parent of a son and a daughter, she was able to relate her own experiences of raising a teenage boy with an eloquence that left its mark. Whilst researching her book she spoke to thousands of teenage boys to get their perspective on life.

"I discovered this amazing world of vulnerability, of living in the moment, of intense wisdom if we paused long enough to pick it up. But it's all beneath this veneer of that shrug and the 'dunno' and you had to push to get it out from under there."

What became clear as the presentation progressed was Celia’s obvious respect and genuine affection for teenage boys:

"They are delightful; I think we can admit that they're frustrating, they smell, they're noisy. They have a concentration span of thirty seconds if the topic is interesting. They know it all. So there's all of that stuff and they can be pretty obnoxious, but underneath it all, if you just pause and sometimes look up into the eyes, there is this absolutely stunning creature just standing there. And it's about being able to hold that moment, about being able to enjoy the magic that is these children."

Two of the key points made in her address involved firstly the need for mothers to occasionally talk less to or at their sons (even if it meant sitting in silence for a while). She suggests that teenage boys have much to say and precious insights to share, but if they are given an opportunity to opt out of a conversation (by someone else filling the silence) they will invariably take it; and secondly for fathers to step up more, to be the role model their sons need.

"There's a vacuum. There's a lack of definition about what makes a good man and so the boys are struggling. They watch their fathers either leave or be emotionally absent or be dominated by women and they have no sense of what it is they're supposed to be doing to be good men.”

Perhaps the best thing about the evening was that a group of some 450 mums, dads and teachers had given up their time to think about the challenges of growing gorgeous boys into good men. It is a wonderful thing to be a boy and to aspire to be a good man, and it is equally wonderful to be a parent. None of us will get it right all the time which is why it is so helpful to listen to people like Celia Lashlie when we get the chance, a chance that simply wouldn’t have happened without Ross’s passion.

In writing about passion this week, I simply have to mention the quite extraordinary performances at the Concerto Competition Final on Thursday night. The six soloists, the incredible music staff and the superb All Saints orchestra left the audience breathless with their passion and virtuosity. It is an evening that I will never forget and, whilst Eason You (Year 9) and Hanjun Kim (Year 12) were worthy winners of the Middle and Senior School sections, William Fell (Year 9), Ashelynn Song (Year 8), Saho Hiroe (Year 10) and James Shin (Year 12) all played so beautifully. As well as being so grateful for the opportunity to be transcended for a while to musical heaven, I was also grateful not to be an adjudicator! Be sure to catch a glimpse of the performances in the Performing Arts section below.

Another busy, wonderful week at All Saints. Have a lovely weekend.

Patrick Wallas
Headmaster

New Look Giveathon!

Every single day I walk into our School I am met with the rich diversity and abundance of resources we have at All Saints. From the manicured gardens to the latest technology which graces every classroom, it is hard not to be grateful for the blessing which is our campus. This week we have had a trio of wonderful teachers from Tonga, who teach at our sister school Tupou High School. They tell me that some of their classrooms still have mud floors, and the stark contrast between our schools is never more startling! There is so much need beyond our gates, and as fellow humans, in a Christian school, surely it is our joy and duty to share some of our abundant resources, financial or otherwise, with our neighbours, whoever they may be, and whatever their need.

Our fundraising effort seems to have lost some of its oomph over the years since Covid, so we have been ardently at work designing a re-energised Giveathon for 2024.

The following is a very brief summary, and more information will be forthcoming through sub-schools and FIDO.

Giveathon 2024 will comprise:

Four Charities

One charity per year, chosen by each Sub-school and International House.

The charities chosen for 2024 are:

  • Junior School – Starlight Foundation (Children living with Cancer)
  • Middle School – Restoration of Community Centre in Lomanikaya Village, Vatulele Village, Fiji (Humanitarian)
  • Senior School – Reach Out (Mental Health)
  • International House – Enriching Lives Foundation (Educational)

These charities have been selected for this year only. They will change again next year.

Each sub-school will focus on raising awareness and funds for their chosen charity, but the funds across the school will be placed into a common fund and dispersed equally among the charities. We are all in this together.

No Boxes

This is sustainability week, and a stark reminder to us that it is our urgent task to care for the environment, so we will be using a variety of methods to facilitate the collection of funds for Giveathon.

Service Learning 

Service Learning will continue, as always, to enhance the work of Giveathon through offering students a hands-on approach to experiencing first hand some of the challenges that our neighbours face each day.

Our neighbours from the Kingdom of Tonga were delighted to spend time in our classes and environs sharing their experiences as we offered ours. They returned to Tonga with many textbooks, devices and other goods to enhance the learning experience of their precious students on an island not far away. It is the least we can offer, along with our friendship and the offer of a seat at All Saints for a student every few years. Our lives are enriched through such experiences, and I have no doubt that we will hear more about how sharing our expertise and resources with others will enhance the lives of a little girl living with cancer, people on an island in Fiji whose homes were devastated by a cyclone, those who lives are negatively affected by mental health issues, and students from afar needing assistance as they further their education in our beautiful land.

You and I have the opportunity to make this difference possible. Let’s do it together!

Be blessed on these beautiful Autumn days.

Mother Ann McGuinness
School Chaplain

Celebration of Sustainability 2024

The Celebration of Sustainability (COS) was a memorable event this week, surpassing all expectations! All Saints students actively engaged in sustainability initiatives, from planting seedlings to participating in garden scavenger hunts, tasting sessions, competitions, and flower crown workshops. A huge thank you to Georgia Liussi and Meredith Siegmann, my fellow sustainability champions, for their efforts and hard work.

The week kicked off with the student celebration day on Tuesday 14 May. Middle school students enjoyed a Flower Crown Workshop on the beautiful lawns in front of the library. Mrs Siegmann highlighted the workshop's aim to teach respect for nature while highlighting its beauty. The students created flower crowns and then composted them, symbolising natural cycles. She writes the below:

The workshop aimed to teach students about the importance of respecting flowers as organic and biodegradable organisms. We made flower crowns during the workshop to demonstrate that once their beauty had been enjoyed, they should be composted back into the ground where their journey began. Therefore, after being enjoyed for a short time, these flower crowns were returned to the earth.

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Junior School classes explored the Farm Garden, where they planted seedlings, discovered unfamiliar plants, and savoured a green pasta dish made with garden produce and highlighted reducing food waste and using more, thanks ever so much to our garden volunteers, Farmers Jill, Jennifer, and Eloise. 

The students loved being outdoors in this incredible space and left wanting more, in fact bookings have already been made for Term 3.The Year 12 SJS Committee's annual bake sale was a hit, raising over $540 for ‘Giveathon’ with home-baked goodies in reusable Tupperware. Middle School will followed suit with their bake sale on Thursday.

Classes all over the school engaged in conversation about the Sustainable Development Goals and how they relate to their subject area. One subject in particular, Senior Economics, enjoyed discussions on the “negative externalities and modelled how unregulated markets, by focusing only on private costs and benefits, lead to over-production of goods, damaging to the natural environment”.

Wednesday featured the COS ‘Paddock to Plate’ luncheon, now in its fourth year. The event included garden stalls, raffles, and an inspiring guest speaker James Lewis a coastal engineer who was discussing his Climate Change adaptation efforts in Tuvalu.

The audience was captivated and eager for more with planet of questions following the presentation. The food prepared by the Hospitality students was nothing less than amazing, thanks to Ms Hawken and Ms Sayers who encouraged the students in the kitchen to try new recipes and use as much produce from the Farm Garden as they possibly can. Pumpkins, herbs, garden greens, honey and edible flowers to name a few, what a menu!

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Thursday’s activities included visits to the new yarning circle and a wetland walk, culminating the Celebration of Sustainabiltiy. Well done to all who have been involved with the competitions this year, your entries have been received and winners will be notified in due course.

Thank you to everyone involved in the Celebration of Sustainability, and we can't wait for 2025!

Erin Merrin
Head of Humanities (Years 10-12)/Sustainability Coordinator

Junior School

Junior School Giveathon Charity

I am excited to announce that the Junior School has adopted The Starlight Foundation as our Giveathon Charity for 2024.

The Starlight Foundation was created to bring happiness into the lives of very unwell children who have to spend lots of time in hospital. When a child is diagnosed with a serious illness, life can become consumed by hospital and treatments. It’s scary and overwhelming. Through play, creativity, and social connection, the Starlight Captains create the fun and happiness seriously ill children and their families need to get through their toughest times.

The mantra for the Starlight Foundation is Happiness Matters and we hope that our fundraising efforts this year will help them in their support of little ones in hospital.

This week at our assemblies we launched our Giveathon focus with the help of an All Saints Junior School family who have had a very close connection with The Starlight Foundation for more than two years. The Steffe Family, mum Carly, dad Daniel, Lily-May (Year 5), Oliver (Year 2) and Mia Rose joined us at our assembly launch and shared the challenging journey they have been on since baby Mia Rose was diagnosed with a life-threatening illness when she was only months old. They told us how, throughout the multitude of treatments, surgeries and procedures their baby girl has endured, Captain Starlight has helped her smile and kept her distracted. Just imagine having to manage a 12 hour fast prior to a procedure with a 12 month old!

Today Mia Rose is a happy, healthy toddler but regular visits to hospital and doctors will remain part of their life for the next few years. Instead of being scared or upset about hospital visits Mia Rose gets a little excited about catching up her friend Captain Starlight making her visits much happier and less traumatic for her and her family.

We have a number of exciting fundraisers planned this year and have even included a couple of special opportunities to engage parents in Giveathon this year. Look out for more information coming hoke via FIDO about these two special events:

Starlight Day

On Tuesday 21 May we will be recognising Starlight Day and encouraging our Junior School students to wear a splash of purple. Students wearing a purple ribbon, purple socks or even a purple T-shirt with school sports shorts will ensure our Junior School is lit up for Starlight Day. We are also asking every student to bring along a $5 note to post in one of our Starlight boxes to get our fundraising balance started.

Parents are also invited to wear purple and post a ‘fiver’ throughout the day. Every post will be helping bring a smile to seriously ill children.

Parent Car Park Raffle

Our second exciting fundraiser is especially for parents. Mr. Wallas has given the Junior School permission to raffle a carpark space (actually his old one above the Middle School and Heartspace).

Parents will be invited to purchase raffle tickets and go into the draw to win a personalised, reserved car park space for Semester 2. The winning family can be assured of always having a great car space, close to the Junior School, the Middle School, the Nairn Theatre, the Uniform Shop and the café.

And, all money raised will go to our Giveathon charity, the Starlight Foundation.

More information and a link to purchase tickets will be announced next week.

Grandparents Day 2024

One of the most special days in our Junior School calendar will be celebrated in the Week 8 this term and preparations are well underway. Grandparents Day will, once again, see us welcoming hundreds of grandparents and special friends to school for a day of celebrating the important role that they place in our lives.

Junior School students are looking forward to welcoming their special guests into their classrooms and showing them around this part of the school. We will also be running a book fair outside the Music Room that grandparents are invited to visit with their grandchildren. There will be an opportunity to purchase a book on behalf of their grandchildren and donate it to our library where hundreds of young children will be able to enjoy it for years to come.

Grandparents Day 2024 in a nutshell…

When: Friday, 7 June

Time
• Pre Prep to Year 2 Grandparents: 9.00am to 10:15am
• Year 3 to Year 6 Grandparents: 11.00am to 12:15pm

Parking: Parking will only be available in the bus turnaround and behind the Senior School HPE centre. Disabled (signs visible) only will be permitted in the Junior School undercover parking area. The Nurses buggy will be available to ferry those grandies with mobility challenges to and from car parks. We are encouraging families to try a drop off and pick up option where possible too.

Refreshments: Enjoy a delicious morning tea and well-earned cuppa on us following a spectacular

What to bring: Just your lovely self, some pocket money for the book fair and your sense of fun!

Pen Pal Visit

One of the highlights of the Year 5/6 calendar is our Pen Pal project. Established by Mrs Cassie Carpenter several years ago, now coordinated by our Service Learning Coordinator, Mrs Louise Thorpe and Year 5/6 teachers, this community friend-raising initiative extends over two years and sees our oldest students connecting with retirees from local retirement villages. For two years our Years 5 and 6 students communicate with their local Pen Pals, exchanging handwritten letters and sharing their histories and lives. During this time a very special friendship also develops.

This week Year 6 students visited their Pen Pals, taking the opportunity to share what they have been learning at school and learn more about the earlier lives of their retired friends. The Pen Pals shared their experiences growing up in Australia or migrating to Australia and this provides a rich background for the History Unit that our students have been exploring.

There was much anticipation and excitement bubbling in the air at Earle Haven, Odyssey, Cypress Gardens and Anglican Church Robina as the students eagerly disembarked buses to share stories, lively conversation, education, and morning tea with their elderly friends.

How truly blessed and fortunate we are to experience this program that educates participants in the areas of communication, knowledge and interpersonal care. 

Shelley Travers and Louise Thorpe
Head of Junior School and S
ervice Learning Coordinator

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Celebration of Sustainability in the Junior School

Sustainability is ‘the ability to meet the needs of the present generations without compromising the needs of future generations.”

This week’s Celebration of Sustainability showed how far we have come as a school in this space. Classes across the Junior School engaged in a range of activities to deepen their knowledge and understanding of our impact on the environment. Year 4 took time to visit the farm and also reflect upon the amount of litter created from their lunch boxes each week. They challenged themselves to reduce this and found creative ways to ‘nude’ their food.

Thank you to Mrs Georgia Liussi for her leadership of sustainable thinking and practices in the Junior School.

Shelley Travers
Head of Junior School

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Birthday Books

Thank you to the following students for their birthday book donations this week. We hope you have a wonderful birthday.

  • Eloise Robertson - Pre Prep Red
  • Jeremy Hutchins - Prep G
  • Nate Borbidge - Prep G
  • Tristan Hutchins - Prep S
  • Jack Robertson - 1G
  • Maya Brauer - 1G
  • Halle Whittley -1G
  • Benji Tudor - 1L
  • Olivia Peers - 2B
  • Selina Cole - 2B
  • Jaxon Mohi - 2T
  • Harriet Peers - 4A
  • Wynter Bevans - 5M

      Photos of our Birthday Book students can now be found on FIDO. 

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

      The Junior School Library Team 

      Middle School

      From the Head of Middle School

      Year 7 Camp

      From Monday 13 to Wednesday 15 May, the entire Year 7 cohort bussed up the hill to Mt Tamborine for their annual camp. Thankfully, we enjoyed brilliant Autumnal weather the whole three days and each house group approached the range of outdoor activities with gusto. From the high-adrenaline ‘Leap of Faith’ where students (in harness) climbed a tall gum tree before jumping off a platform, to the comparatively sedate team-building games that required more of a cerebral approach, the Year 7s supported each other, learned a lot about themselves and their peers and made many new friends. All in all, it was a wonderful experience with so many positive outcomes. A huge thank you to Year 7 Coordinator Mr Andrew Watkins for his organisation, and to the Year 7 teaching team and additional staff for their tireless efforts in supporting their charges through the exhausting program.

      Middle School Giveathon Charity

      This year’s Giveathon campaign is trying something a little different. Rather than having each sub-school focus on three charities – a local, national and international project – Middle School will be supporting the service-learning component of the Fiji Rugby Tour taking place at the end of this term. In June, a party of 24 students and six staff are spending a sizeable chunk of their time away on the island of Vatulele, where they will be repairing and painting the community’s church and providing a range of educational resources to the children of the village. Any funds raised by Middle School students will contribute towards this venture and will replace seed funding provided by our School in anticipation. All in all, it will make for a transformative experience for our students and the people of Vatulele. The photos you see below are from the first meeting of the Fiji Rugby Tour squad and families ahead of the students' exciting adventure.

      Tinball

      During Monday and Wednesday lunch times of Weeks 2 and 3 this term, we held the first two rounds of Inter-House Tinball. This hectic hybrid of ten-pin bowling and dodgeball involves the entire house on court at once – hence the need for students to wear house uniform on these days. Next week will see the third round of fixtures, with playoffs and finals to take place thereafter.

      Todd Harm
      Head of Middle School

      Middle School Students Shine at Theatrefest

      Our annual Theatrefest competition asks student to perform a short segment incorporating three disciplines of the performing arts into a cohesive story. They often take the form of a drama, monologue, dance or singing. This year, 16 talented, accomplished and brave Middle School Drama & Communication students competed last week and our adjudicator, Ms Di Gamack, had an enormously difficult task separating the performers and selecting a winner and two place getters. Congratulations to every student who performed - you all shone!

      1st place - Josie Kirk
      2nd place - Charlotte Lindsay
      3rd place - Sacha Melrose Cripps



      As always, thank you to all in the Performing Arts Department who support this event. Thanks also to our brilliant tech trainees Maddy Cooke and Zali Engel-Bowem, Drama Captains Talita Bosse and D'arcy Taylor, and Mr Lewis and Zack for assisting on the evening.

      Highest praise to our co-curricular Drama teaching team of Ms Melissa Dorge, Mrs Pamela Cassidy and Mrs Natalie Kirk, led by Mrs Naomi Middlebrook. These people give our students the skills and confidence to be able to stand in the spotlight.

      The Senior School division of Theatrefest is to be held in Week 7. Anyone is welcome to attend.

      Owen Clarke
      Director of Performing Arts

      Senior School

      From the Head of Senior School

      100 Days

      On Wednesday 15 May, Year 12 students celebrated the milestone of having only ‘100 Days’ left in their schooling at All Saints. The Student Representative Committee arranged decorations, music and then joined the staff in providing a sausage sizzle and celebration. It was a time to acknowledge the great things our ‘Class of 2024’ is achieving as well as looking forward to the final run home and preparing themselves for the enjoyable times and hard work that lays ahead.

      Improving Study Skills

      Senior School students are exposed to a plethora of study skills education at school. Two ways parents can assist the implementation of these are:

      1. Elevate Study Skills Webinar

      Elevate Education will be hosting their next parent webinar on exam preparation on May 22nd. Elevate works with our students, delivering high-impact workshops on study skills, motivation, wellbeing, and exam preparation. By tuning into their webinar series, you’ll learn how you can help support your child at home by reinforcing the skills they’re learning at school. Sign up for the session below to learn how you can help your child to get ready for their assessments and walk into the exam hall feeling confident and prepared.

      How You Can Help Your Child Prepare for Exams
      Wednesday 22 May, 6:30-7:30pm (AEST)
      Click here to register for free

      Here’s what Elevate will be covering on the night:

      ✅ Prioritise your child’s high-impact work to maximise marks
      ✅ Improve your child’s time management to avoid last-minute preparation
      ✅ Help your child study effectively using past papers

      2. ATOMI

      All Saints Anglican School continues to partner with Atomi. Atomi is an online learning platform that helps your child understand their subjects and improve their results through video lessons, interactive quizzes and intelligent features. Atomi is designed to assist students in consolidating and extending their classroom learning. We strongly encourage students to use Atomi as part of their study routine. Many of our most successful students have been keen users of this product. Teachers also use Atomi in class to provide more specific and targeted learning support and your child is encouraged to use Atomi in their own time to further their own learning. Chat to your child about Atomi or if you would like more information about Atomi, you can view their website.

      Assessment Block - Shutdown Reminder

      Shutdown block begins on Monday 3 June and runs through to Friday 7 June. This is for both Year 11 and Year 12. I remind Year 11 and 12 students of the importance of designing a practical study plan and sticking to it. Students are only required at school when sitting assessment. The Senior School Library will be open throughout the week for students to use when they are not undergoing assessment. Students are only required at school when sitting assessment with the exception of Friday afternoon, 7 June, where all students are requested make their way to the HPE at 2.15pm for a special assembly to welcome our 2025 Principal, Mr Matthew Corbett.

      Bryn Evans
      Head of Senior School

      A Special Budget for Economics Students

      On the evening of Tuesday 14 May, Year 12 Economics students gathered in the CSI Lecture Theatre to watch the Treasurer’s Federal Budget Statement, live from Parliament House in Canberra. The screening was preceded by a barbecue, at which DJ Max Hudson (Year 12) provided the musical entertainment. Prior to the budget statement, the students viewed a surprise video message to the Year 12 Economics classes in All Saints, from His Excellency Mr Gabriele Visentin, the EU’s Ambassador to Australia. 

      This was timely, given that the students had studied international trade for much of Term `1, including Australia’s trading relationship with the EU. They had also completed their IA1 assessment task, evaluating the impacts of Free Trade Agreements. The Ambassador thanked the students for their interest in and enthusiasm for an Australia-EU Free Trade Agreement and committed to visiting All Saints when he makes his next official visit to Queensland. Students listened attentively to the Treasurer’s Budget Statement. 

      The loudest shouts of “here, here” were witnessed when Dr Chalmers announced indexation reform to reduce student debt and a new policy requiring universities to build more affordable accommodation. Year 12 Economics student Marcus Georgilopoulos commented “Our Budget get together was a really good night. We were very surprised by the Ambassador’s video message and we all got a good sense of the government’s spending and tax plans and how these are expected to impact on the economy”. It is hoped that Tuesday night’s event can become an annual one for Year 12 Economics students at All Saints.

      Dr Dean Robinson
      Senior School Economics Teacher

      Real-world Business Insights at Movie World

      On Thursday 9 May Year 12 Business students were very fortunate to be able to visit Movie World. Currently studying businesses in the post-maturity stage of the business life cycle, students were able to gain valuable insights into the repositioning strategies implemented at the park.

      The session presented by Movie World’s Education team offered an excellent opportunity for students to go behind the scenes and see theory being applied in a real-world context. Topics ranged from the park's customer experience focus to their use and engagement in contingency planning and crisis management, as well as staff retention and training programs.

      Students were able to deepen their understanding regarding Movie World’s use of licencing, rebranding and operational strategies, such as the impacts and outcomes from changing the park's opening hours.

      Excitingly, students were also given a sneak peak at the new 'The Flash' rollercoaster which has recently had the construction barriers removed in anticipation for the ride's opening. Following this, students were then able to enjoy the Movie World experience, witnessing first-hand some of the strategies discussed in action.

      The day provided fascinating insights for Business students who were able to take valuable data and information back to school which will form part of their upcoming IA3 research report.

      Caitlin Wilson, Reuben Kremer and MJ Ellis
      All Saints Business Department

      An Update from Visual Arts

      Visual Arts in Practice Take On the Fair

      The Senior Visual Art Department is excited to announce that we will be running our inaugural Visual Art stall at the School’s Fair, selling wares produced by students - predominantly those in Year 11 studying Visual Arts in Practice.

      The Visual Arts in Practice course is designed to reflect real world practices of artists and, as part of their current unit, students are required to liaise with a client to produce functional ceramic ware. Last week the wonderful Mrs Sally McMahon, president of the Parents & Friends Association, generously gave her time and accepted the students’ invitation to act as client representative of the School’s Fair. During an informative and lively session, students interviewed Mrs McMahon on the requirements of the ceramic ware and the operational logistics of the Fair. As always, Mrs McMahon was engagingly enthusiastic and generous with her ideas.

      The students are now busy in the ceramic studio creating prototypes employing a range of techniques including hand-building, slip casting, wheel throwing, and nerikomi ware. Mrs McMahon will be joining the students again to review their designs before the completion of their work for the Fair.

      Creative Generation Excellence Awards

      The Creative Generation Excellence Awards in Visual Art recognise and promote excellence in senior visual art education throughout Queensland. Since 1990, the program has helped raise community awareness of the degree of sophistication in concepts, diversity of technical competence and the high standard of visual art education in Queensland's private and state secondary schools.

      In 2023, 459 submissions were received from 177 schools. There are just 37 excellence award recipients. Bali Kohring (Class of 2023) was one of those recipients. The exhibition was officially opened earlier this month by The Honourable Di Farmer MP, Minister for Education and Minister for Youth Justice. Bali’s work will feature at the Gallery of Modern Art, Brisbane until 25 August 2024.

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      Celebrating Mothers: Pottery Workshop with Senior Visual Art Captains

      On Tuesday afternoon, one of the Visual Art Captains’ ideas came to fruition. In celebration of Mother’s Day, Claire Badenoch and Taylah Berry hosted a pottery workshop for middle school students and their parents/guardians/special people. The event was an instant hit, selling out quickly and even boasting a waitlist.

      The Captains led the gathering with confidence and ease, offering a captivating demonstration of pottery techniques and suggesting creative ceramic ware ideas. The atmosphere was fun and joyful, with everyone fully engaged in the artistic process.

      The success of this event not only showcased the talent of our Senior Visual Art Captains but also highlighted the wonderful spirit of creativity and togetherness within our school community.

      In response to interest, Claire and Taylah will be hosting a similar event for the Junior School students and their parents

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      Amani Sparks
      Senior School Visual Art Teacher

      Public Speaking Competition

      On Monday evening, several of our Senior School students contested the 2024 AB Paterson Public Speaking Competition.

      Year 12 students Georgia Normile and Jordaan D’Souza emerged second and third place respectively, with adjudicators remarking on their excellent clarity.

      Neither of the speakers relied on cliches, platitudes or dated ideas to get their point across. It was this, coupled with the duo's natural ease of expression, that cinched the top three placings.

      Year 10 student Saxon Miller was also awarded second place in his division. One adjudicator remarked that Saxon was the most articulate and ‘easy to listen to’ speaker of the event, while delivering his speech.

      Congratulations also go to Amelie Owen in Year 12 who narrowly missed securing a place despite her best efforts amidst highly skilled competitors. She represented All Saints with pride.

      Public speaking boosts self-esteem, increases critical thinking ability, allows us to form stronger and more meaningful relationships, helps us self-advocate and provides a method for us to overcome our natural anxieties, so it is wonderful to see our students engaging so well in this activity.

      Later in the year, Junior School and Middle School students will contest their divisions of the AB Paterson Public Speaking Competition. 

      We wish these students the best of luck with their preparations!

      Mrs Christine Miro and Mrs Paris Nash
      All Saints Public Speaking and Debating Staff

      Celebration of Sustainability in the Senior School

      This week saw the annual Celebration of Sustainability take place at All Saints. It is a week dedicated to raising awareness of the power of changing habits and making a positive impact on our planet. The Celebration of Sustainability demonstrates the commitment of students towards building a sustainable future. Sustainable development is a collective responsibility, and through such initiatives, students play a crucial role in shaping a more equitable and environmentally conscious world. 

      Wonderful events were hosted throughout the week including the raising of the Sustainability Goal flag, a bake sale on Tuesday lunchtime (which raised $540! – well done student bakers!) and a sustainability themed Chapel. 

      In the Junior School, there was a poster competition, sustainable story time and garden activities. For all three sub-schools there was an art competition with the winners receiving a range of prizes from our sponsors. The Paddock to Plate Luncheon
      on Wednesday was a sell out and a magnificent event hosted by our hospitality students.

      A massive thank you goes out to Ms Erin Merrin and her Social Justice and Sustainability Committee for all the time and energy they have put into, not only this event, but all things sustainability throughout the year.

      Bryn Evans
      Head of Senior School

      Chaplaincy

      Celtic Baptism Service

      Could there be anything better on a rainy Thursday evening in May than a Celtic-styled gathering of soft-candlelight accompanied by truly angelic voices to celebrate the baptisms of five eager All Saints students? The welcoming aroma of freshly baked bread and the most delicious soup welcomed a hearty congregation comprising families and friends. Always a most blessed occasion, it was a delight to share this sacred time with the chaplaincy team and Reverend Stewart Perry from Anglican Church Robina who assisted in the service.

      Congratulations to Sophia Ivy Powell, Harper Chloe Doerr, Aria Katie Gaterell, Gemma Elizabeth Dalton and Finn Alexander Hammond on their baptism.

      Maddy Cooke, Rosie Jorgensen, and Alyssa Fitzgibbon sang beautifully, accompanied by the ever-gracious Mrs Kathy O’Keefe on the piano, offered their precious time and instruments to make this one of the most memorable Celtic Baptism evenings that I can remember. And where else would you find a Headmaster Patrick Wallas and Chair of School Council John Fradgley attending such a service, wishing to reaffirm their own baptism vows alongside these young students in their care?

      Not only that, but Mr Wallas accompanied another beautiful singer, Carmi Trindade, on the guitar while she sang the haunting Reckless Love gifting it to the young Baptism candidates.

      ‘Before I spoke a word, You were singing over me, Before I took a breath you breathed your life in me… Oh, the overwhelming, never-ending, reckless love of God.’

      Promises were made, a goodly splash of water danced across brows (and chapel floor), and the gentle mark of the cross in the oil of invitation on foreheads reminded us of the Love that is with us always. The flicker of light in the baptism candle illuminating the path of Life for those who seek the Way.

      The grace-filled words intoned over the freshly baked Eucharist bread were enfolded by the steam which infused the air with unseen Presence in the ritual of Communion which we shared. At least in that blessed moment, all was well with our world. Hope was palpable, and smiles were wide.

      Thank you to Mr Matt Dean and Mr Darren Curtis for all their work in putting together the set, and a group of Year 10 girls assigned to raiding the props department to find relevant décor for the event. To Mrs Sue Daly for the beautiful flower arrangement, to Maddy the techie and the lovely Mrs Louise Thorpe and Mrs Bernadette Callaghan for providing the most delicious soups and breads for the evening. Thank you to Mrs Thorpe for diligently navigating the administration required for such an evening.

      Sharing in the supper afterwards was a great way to end the coolish evening. We chatted together along with a visiting group of teachers from the Kingdom of Tonga who had been visiting the school for three weeks to learn more about the Australian curriculum. An impromptu presentation to Mr Wallas at the end of the evening finished off what was a wonderful visit of mutual benefit as we learned more about one another and our cultures, educational and otherwise. These natural singers gathered us in with song as they sang in typical Tongan praise harmony before heading off to Brisbane for their flight home.

      Our chaplaincy team, Mr Brendan Callaghan and Ms Milissa Gustafson, enhanced by Chapel Committee member Jordaan Dsouza, ministered seamlessly together to provide and evening both sacred, rich and satisfying.

      Mother Ann McGuinness
      School Chaplain

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      Parents & Friends

      Win a Brand New Car

      A brand new 2024 Kia Stonic valued at $27,442 will be going to one very lucky winner on the day of the Fair. Thanks to the Von Bibra family, the prize includes all on road expenses (stamp duties, 12 months registration and CTP).

      Tickets are priced at $5 each or 5 tickets for $20, 15 tickets for $55, 30 tickets for $100

      The car is on display around the school, so be sure to check it out!

      All proceeds from the raffle will go directly to the All Saints Anglican School P&F who in turn donate the funds for the good of all our students.

      The winner will be drawn on the day of the Fair - Saturday 27 July

      Tickets are limited so get in quick. ​​Purchase your raffle tickets online now!

      For all other Fair news be sure to check out the FIDO All Saints Fair page.

      Buy car raffle tickets

      Chocolate, Wine and Volunteers Needed!

      There is a secret ingredient to making this year's Fair the best one yet: YOU! Yes, you heard it right. Our Fair's success hinges on the incredible spirit of giving within our All Saints community. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a first-time helper, there's a role suited just for you.

      We are currently urgently seeking:

      • Sideshow Alley Convenors: Step right up and join the fun! We're seeking enthusiastic individuals to help oversee our exciting games in Sideshow Alley, like the classic Hook-a-Duck. It's easy-peasy, with minimal prep work – everything will be provided! Please contact Andrew at fairsideshow@asas.qld.edu.au if you can help.
      • German Sausage Stall Convenor: Are you the king or queen of the barbeque? We need a convenor for the popular German Sausage stand in our international food court. All equipment and food will provided! Please contact Tiffany and Danielle at fairfood@asas.qld.edu.au if you can help.
      Donations needed:
      • Chocolate blocks: 'The Chocolate Bed', one of the most popular stalls in Sideshow Alley, is now seeking chocolate block donations. Please drop off to Junior or Middle School Administration.
      • Lucky bags: This week, Junior School students will have brought home a small Lucky Bag to be filled with lots of fun things as a donation towards our Lucky Bag stall. Items to include are small toys, notebooks, pens, pencils, lollies, scrunchies, hot wheels cars, keyrings, friendship bracelets, hand balls and other novelty items. Each bag can be between $5 and $10 in value. This is always a very popular stall, especially among our younger students, so we hope to see lots of bags returned, ready for our fabulous Fair.
      • Wine for the Wine Wall! Pour a little love into our Wine Wall with your donation of red, white, or champagne bottles valued at a minimum of $15. Wine donations will be gratefully accepted at Middle School Administration.

      Keep an eye on the 'Fair Updates' section of your news feed on the All Saints app and check the Fair FIDO page for further information and regular updates. Tickets for the car raffle will go on sale next week!

      If you have any questions or wish to offer your assistance, please contact Kat and David Pearson at fairconvenor@asas.qld.edu.au.

      Sport

      All Saints Rugby Sevens

      On 7 and 8 May, All Saints played host to a variety of schools for the annual All Saints Rugby Sevens Tournament. Despite having to be rescheduled from two weeks earlier due to inclement weather, we were able to host twenty teams each day. Both days were filled with camaraderie, fierce competition, and the sportsmanship that our young men and women are renowned for. 

      The girls played on Tuesday and had to endure through the weather alternating between tropical sunshine, and torrential rain and wind. However, the competitive spirit was as strong as ever, with the U18 Girls winning Division 2. For many girls, it was their first-time playing rugby for the school, and I can confidently say the future of Girls Rugby is bright. 

      Wednesday proved to be a much sunnier day for the boys, but there was still the same level of enthusiasm and enjoyment that the girls displayed during the downpour. Congratulations to the U18 boys team on winning Division 1. 

      Carnivals like this wouldn’t be possible without the help of our ever-loyal supporters, especially Krystle Holmes and the Rugby Supporters Group. A small army of students gave up their time each day to help on the BBQ, assist with the games as touch-judges, and support the Queensland Rugby officials in any way they required. Finally, I would like to thank James Pritchard and QRU for ensuring the carnival went smoothly.

      Tom Campbell
      Middle School Teacher

      National Sporting Success and Captains Badged

      Shotokan Karate

      Recently Nikki Hall (Year 7) Took part in the Traditional Shotokan National Titles. She won gold in the Kumite (Sparring) and silver in the Kata. Congratulations Nikki!

      Cross Country

      Bill Franklin (Year 12) was awarded the In The Right Spirit Medal after the APS Cross Country Championships for his wonderful leadership with this year’s team.

      Swimming

      Julia Remington (Year 11) has been selected on the Australian Junior Swimming Team for the 2024 Junior Pan Pacific Championships.

      The Junior Pan Pacific Championships will take place in Canberra on from 21 to 24 August 2024. Julia's selection on the team is due to the hard work, commitment, and dedication she has put into her swimming, and for her results at the 2024 Australian Age & Open Swimming Championships.

      Congratulations Julia!

      Season 1 APS Sport Captains Announced

      Well done to the following students who are poised to lead our sporting teams to success in Season 1.

      • Scarlett Terry - Girls Football
      • Logan Paine - Boys Football
      • Nina Murphy - Girls Hockey
      • Will Patterson - Boys Hockey
      • Ashlyn Buckley - Netball
      • Joseph Herselman - Rugby
      • Keira Woodman - Girls Tennis
      • Yuan Ida - Boys Tennis
      • Isabelle Young - Girls Volleyball
      • William Kim - Boys Volleyball

      Fergus Leslie and Chelsea Lane
      Senior School Sport staff

      Congratulations to Qualifying Students

      Hinterland Team Selection

      Congratulations to the following students who have been selected for Hinterland Teams so far this year.

      AFL
      • Cameron Addinsall
      • Finn Atkins
      • Cameron Burgess
      • Zoe Callender
      • Allie Cameron
      • Leina Campbell
      • Harry Cloke
      • Monty Cole
      • Jack Glynn
      • Kayden Kelly
      • Darcy Laing
      • Arik Ziukelis
      Basketball
      • Bree Aucoin
      Football
      • Milla Andriano
      • Mackenzie Fenton
      • Ava Hinze
      • Flynn Mulley
      • Phoenix Rogers
      Hockey
      • Amelia Moores
      • Benjamin Zannakis
      Netball
      • Maya Bell
      • Emily Stevenson
      Rugby League
      • Harvey Goldstein
      Rugby Union
      • Josh Edwards
      • Lucas Edwards
      • Bryce Komene
      • Austin Madrers
      • Jax O’Dwyer
      Tennis
      • Matija Krovokapic
      • Summer Osborne
      Touch Football
      • Lily Altschwager
      • Lucy Collins
      • Lou Lou Plath
      Tennis

      Congratulations to Matija Krivokapic for making the South Coast team for Tennis.

      Cross Country

      Congratulations to the below students who have qualified for the Regional Cross Country Trial at Rivermount College on Tuesday 28th May.

      • Finn Atkins
      • Liam Boxsell
      • Poppy Craft
      • Lucia Dore
      • Ellie Eckstein
      • Bill Franklin
      • Jaden Freeman
      • Elspeth Hooper
      • Lachlan Kennedy
      • Hannah McLachlan
      • Analiese Murphy
      • Alexandra Palenschus
      • Lily Penwarn
      • Ashley Plane
      • Natalia Ramirez
      • Archer Robertson
      • Ethan Rowe
      • Tully Scarce
      • Eliana Thompson
      • Keira Woodman

      Georgia Liussi
      Junior School Sports Coordinator

      Performing Arts

      Concerto Competition Finals

      Every two years the Nairn Theatre transforms into a concert hall of the highest calibre, with musicians playing Concertos composed by some of the most notable and famous classical composers at the highest level. One might be forgiven for thinking they were in Carnegie Hall in New York or at the least QPAC in Brisbane, because the commitment and quality of music making by our top musicians, accompanied by a dedicated and hard-working orchestra, is second to none.

      Thursday night was the Finals of the Concerto Competition, and our nationally acclaimed adjudicators, Dr Peter Morris and Ms Margaret Blades, were simply astounded by the standard and versatility of soloists and orchestra. All soloists; Hanjun Kim, Saho Hiroe, James Shin, Eason You, Will Fell and Ashelynn Song, played brilliantly and had memorised nearly 10 minutes of complicated music for their performance. Preparing a concerto to this level takes years of practise and learning their instrument, but also over a year of preparation of the specific piece.

      The Concerto Orchestra, made up of All Saints Camerata and some Senior String Orchestra and Malcolm Arnold Wind Ensemble musicians, performed a solo piece by Beethoven while the adjudicators came to their final decisions, and then accompanied Ms Blades playing the violin beautifully with Dr Morris conducting them. This is a unique feature of our competition and one which will be remembered by students.

      Congratulations of course to our winners. They each receive a trophy and cash prize courtesy of our Friends of Performing Arts committee. Our Middle School winner is Eason You (Year 9) for his performance on piano and our Senior School winner is Hanjun Kim (Year 11) who performed on cello.

      Owen Clarke
      Director of Performing Arts

      View videos of the winning performances and photos of the evening below.

      Hanjun Kim, 2024 Concerto Competition Winner, Senior School
      Eason You, 2024 Concerto Competition Winner, Middle School
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      Performing Arts Camp Review

      Last weekend, 70 or so students spent some time making wonderful music at the Performing Arts Camp.

      The students and teachers from the Milestones Big Band, Malcolm Arnold Wind Ensemble and Concerto Orchestra headed off to Lake Ainsworth in New South Wales on Friday and returned on Sunday afternoon. The weekend was designed to provide these groups focused time to bring new and challenging music to a high standard in preparation for concerts and events throughout the year, and also to help foster the community and spirit among the ensembles.

      One primary focus this year was polishing the Concerto Orchestra, which is put together primarily for the Biennial Concerto Competition. This orchestra is led by Mr Bardsley and changes from year to year depending on the instrumentation required to accompany each finalist’s selected concerto.

      Thank you to our staff on camp Mr Mason, Mrs Ramirez, Mr Bardsley, Mrs O’Keefe and Mrs Vadeikis, and well done to all students for your effort. It is quite a mental and physical task rehearsing as much as we did (approximately 12 hours), so I am impressed!

      Owen Clarke
      Director of Performing Arts

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      Whole School
      Raising Good Men New Look Giveathon! Celebration of Sustainability 2024
      Junior School
      Junior School Giveathon Charity Grandparents Day 2024 Pen Pal Visit Celebration of Sustainability in the Junior School Birthday Books
      Middle School
      From the Head of Middle School Middle School Students Shine at Theatrefest
      Senior School
      From the Head of Senior School A Special Budget for Economics Students Real-world Business Insights at Movie World An Update from Visual Arts Public Speaking Competition Celebration of Sustainability in the Senior School
      Chaplaincy
      Celtic Baptism Service
      Parents & Friends
      Win a Brand New Car Chocolate, Wine and Volunteers Needed!
      Sport
      All Saints Rugby Sevens National Sporting Success and Captains Badged Congratulations to Qualifying Students
      Performing Arts
      Concerto Competition Finals Performing Arts Camp Review

      In This Newsletter

      Whole School
      Raising Good Men New Look Giveathon! Celebration of Sustainability 2024
      Junior School
      Junior School Giveathon Charity Grandparents Day 2024 Pen Pal Visit Celebration of Sustainability in the Junior School Birthday Books
      Middle School
      From the Head of Middle School Middle School Students Shine at Theatrefest
      Senior School
      From the Head of Senior School A Special Budget for Economics Students Real-world Business Insights at Movie World An Update from Visual Arts Public Speaking Competition Celebration of Sustainability in the Senior School
      Chaplaincy
      Celtic Baptism Service
      Parents & Friends
      Win a Brand New Car Chocolate, Wine and Volunteers Needed!
      Sport
      All Saints Rugby Sevens National Sporting Success and Captains Badged Congratulations to Qualifying Students
      Performing Arts
      Concerto Competition Finals Performing Arts Camp Review
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