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Week 5, Term 4 2023

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Whole School

A Symbolic Eucharist

On Wednesday evening we enjoyed a delightful Eucharist with the Year 11 cohort, the Class of 2024. I was privileged and delighted to be asked to give the homily which is reproduced here for your interest and (hopefully) enjoyment.


Year 11 Eucharist Address

Let me start by affirming how deeply grateful I am for your presence here tonight when I am quite sure, especially at such a busy time of the year, that there are places you might rather be. Thank you for coming. I don’t know about you, but it seems to me that everywhere I look at the moment I see people doing it tough – on the world stage, nationally and in our own community. It can be overwhelming. We read statistics about levels of anxiety and depression which send a chill down our spines and we watch people we love and care for going through trials they certainly do not deserve.

And yet there is a part of me that believes it was ever thus. One of my favourite poets, William Butler Yeats, wrote in 1919:

Things fall apart; the centre cannot hold;
Mere anarchy is loosed upon the world,
The blood-dimmed tide is loosed, and everywhere
The ceremony of innocence is drowned;
The best lack all conviction, while the worst
Are full of passionate intensity.

He was writing after surely the bloodiest and most futile war in human history. Indeed, my own grandfather fought through one world war and lived through another. Times were very bleak back then.

Go back further and King Lear observes:

When we are born we cry, that we are come
To this great stage of fools.

I don’t think life is meant to be easy; I think it is designed to help us grow and flourish but that we often achieve that growth through trial.

And I believe those moments of joy we all feel – our first love, watching our children sleep, laughing until our stomachs hurt with our friends, serving others, being our best selves, these moments are what validate and vindicate the trials we are called upon to face.

I think we are helped enormously in our various endeavours when we are blessed to be a part of a loving family and a loving community. A family and a community where we know we are loved unconditionally, which allow us to make mistakes and which hold us to account when we stumble in a loving, redemptive way.

I find your presence here tonight, parents, students and staff, incredibly uplifting. It helps me to feel a part of a supportive community growing around core values like truth, faith and compassion, something bigger than myself; and that makes me want to become a better person.

Traditionally, our Year 11 Family Eucharist is about leadership, and traditionally we tell you, because we believe it to be true, that leadership is not about a badge or a position; it is about how we live our lives; what example we set; how we support those around us – our families, our friends our classmates. If we are true to ourselves; if we are decent and kind and grateful and generous; if we are able occasionally (as Frederick Buechner reminds us) to surrender the squirrel cage of being 'me' into the landscape of being 'us', then whether we are conscious of it or not, we are leading in a most profound way.

I believe too that another way we can escape our squirrel cages is by allowing the possibility of a benevolent, harmonising force in the universe. God knows it can be difficult. Everywhere we look there is war, famine, discord and despair. Yet despite Yeats’ dire assessment of his world in 1919, the centre actually does hold; innocence and goodness do prevail; we do find time for laughter and joy and love; we do find wisdom and understanding and insight on this great stage of fools; and it is precisely at those times that we feel most fully human, most alive and most aligned to our purpose.

If we can grope our way towards this possibility of a benevolent force in the universe, then perhaps we can go that one step further and allow the possibility that in their love for humanity, this force of intentional love chose to help us by sending into our midst someone who might help us to better understand how we can connect to that peace and joy that a life well lived might offer us. Jesus has much to teach us about leadership. Leadership is not about us. It is about love and service; putting ourselves to one side for a while to love and serve others.

At that last supper which we recreate tonight, his guests were confused, frightened, out of their depth; feelings I suspect that are not entirely unfamiliar to each one of us at different times in our lives. How reassuring is it for us then, when we consider that his disciples, all of whom loved Him dearly, had spent three years with Him, literally 24/7, and yet one of them betrayed Him and one of them denied even knowing Him? We should remember this and forgive ourselves when we feel guilty about having said something unkind to the people we love, which of course we all do.

Jesus worked with stories and symbolic gestures to get his message across. He understood the power of parable and symbol to connect in ways that sermonising never could. At that last supper he might perhaps have laid out his manifesto to his disciples; here’s the plan; this is what you need to do.

He rather chose to wash their feet and offer them food and drink amplified by his words of offering. 'This is my body; this is my blood. Let this bread and wine represent who I have been to you and to the world. Remember this night. Remember me. Remember my message of love.’

Symbolism has always and will always play a part in human spirituality and Ann and I will shortly have the enormous privilege of washing the feet of Alex and Allegra, our School Captains for 2024. If we had the time we would happily wash the feet of every student here tonight but it might make for a long evening. Be assured that in this simple ritual, we will symbolically be washing every foot in this chapel tonight, praying for you, longing for each one of you, parents staff and students, to have the best year of your lives thus far in 2024, and quietly inviting the God of Love to send healing, peace and loving connection into our world.

I now invite Allegra and Alex to join us for this symbolic ritual in our service tonight...

Patrick Wallas

Headmaster

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Sweet Dreams – Making Dreams Come True

What better time to send out a wrap of our Giveathon year than during the week we celebrate All Saints’ Day?

Around the world, the wider Church celebrates All Saints’ Day on November 1. It is a day when we remember that we are called to make this world a brighter, more loving place as we look beyond ourselves into the gentle, but nonetheless Divine plea to 'love God, love neighbour, because God loves us'. This simple, yet urgent request by a benevolent force far beyond our imaginings, is taught at Pre Prep in a Godly Play lesson entitled The Three Best Ways.

From these young students through to the most mature in Year 12, these words resound in different ways through our teaching at All Saints Anglican School. It is our ardent hope that they will find a hospitable welcome in each of the young hearts who spend the majority of their learning time between home and school. We hope that these three simple ‘words of wisdom’ will be given life in loving action, as our community reaches beyond its own needs into the scarcity of others.

Saints are those whose love is reserved not only for themselves, but also those beyond their immediate circle of connections (family, friends and colleagues).

For we walk by faith, not by sight, St Paul tells the Corinthians in the second letter written to them.

The money raised from Giveathon is gifted to people whom we may never meet.

This year, from your generous donations, we have once again been blessed to spend our birthday practicing the work of Saints, pledging some financial gifts to charitable organisations which offer the grace of hope to all who need their services.

Please find below a table showing the disbursements for Giveation 2023 with our deep gratitude for all that you have done. There are still some events in process, and allowance has been made for the monies we will receive from them.

Bless you all,

Mother Ann McGuinness
School Chaplin

Giveathon Payments To Beneficiaries 2023

Beneficiaries Connection Amount
1. Heart Foundation Junior School – National - Proposed by Mrs Chipps - Teacher $3,000.00
2. Bwara - Tortues Marines Nouvelle CaledonieBwara Junior School – International - Proposed by Ms Spinella - Teacher $3,000.00
3. Anglican Board Of Mission – Education And Disaster Relief Junior School – International - Proposed by Mae Rosewarne – Year 12 Student $3,000.00
4. Boots for One annd All Middle School – Local - Proposed by Students and Teachers $3,000.00
5. Radfly - Realising A Difference For Youth Middle School – Local - Proposed by Students, Teachers and Parents $3,000.00
6. Bin The Blade For Balin Middle School – National - Proposed by Mrs Peta Aucoin - Teacher $3,000.00
7. Cancer Council Senior School – National - Proposed by Students, Teachers and Parents $3,000.00
8. Eating Disorders Queensland Senior School – National- Proposed by Students $3,000.00
9. Journey To Learn Senior School – Local - Proposed by Teachers $3,000.00
World Vision 8 Children Sponsored $4,750.00
Anglicare Year 11 Service Learning $3,000.00
Salvation Army Service Learning – SOS Business Breakfast $5,000.00
St John’s Crisis Care Centre Service Learning – Health Students $3,000.00
TOTAL PAID 2023 $42,750.00

Please note the 9 Beneficiaries (numbered above) designated by the SOS Students of 2023 from requests received by our community. It also includes the names of those who nominated the request.

Amount
Giveathon Total Received During 2023 $44,394.00
Donations Paid To Beneficiaries $42,750.00
BALANCE $1,644.00

The Balance to be used to towards Giveathon expenses and to facilitate Cash Flow for Giveathon events for 2023.

Junior School

End of Year Celebration Evening

Lock Tuesday 21 November in your diary, as secret plans for this year’s spectacular end of year celebration are well underway. This year will be a whole of Junior School event on the main oval under what is sure to be a brilliant full moon.

Junior School End of Year Celebration Evening
When:
Tuesday 21 November 
Where:
Symonds Family Oval (main oval)
Time:
Students dropped to classrooms by 5.00pm for a 5.30pm event start

The thought of our entire Junior School community coming together to celebrate not only Christmas, but the end of another wonderful year fills me with excitement. Parents should receive more information in the coming days outlining logistical plans for what is sure to be a memorable 2023 event. I do hope you are able to join us.

Shelley Travers
Head of Junior School

Junior School Musical 2024 Auditions

It has been a very big and very exciting week for our 2024 Nemo hopefuls with auditions for ensembles and lead roles taking place in the Junior School throughout this week. At All Saints we love to include everyone who is willing to commit to this fantastic learning opportunity and life experience, and this year’s cast will be almost 120 strong.

Our Performing Arts team (aka the dream team) of Mr Lange, Mrs Venter and Mrs Tucker have had a very challenging task placing all cast members carefully and our Nemo cast will be shared with the entire cast this afternoon. There is bound to be some disappointment as not everyone has, or can, be placed in their preferred role but we encourage everyone involved to understand the great privilege it is to be part of something so momentous and special. I always explain that putting our Junior School musical together is like creating a beautiful jigsaw where every piece plays a significant role in the beauty of the final product. Even the smallest piece missing takes away from the overall picture.

Congratulations to everyone who auditioned, it takes such courage to stand up and perform in front of others.

Shelley Travers
Head of Junior School

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Year 6 Entrepreneurship Project

Year 6 students have been feverishly working towards the culmination of a fantastic entrepreneurial project which has seen them imagine, design, create and market a saleable product. Adding to the complexity of the project has been the expectation that they work collaboratively in small groups, consider budgeting constraints and create their product entirely out of recycled materials.

This week the results of their hard work were on display at our annual Junior School Entrepreneurs Market. The Year 6 students presented their products to the Junior School in beautifully designed stalls and the younger students were able to wander, try out and then purchase their unique, handmade items. All monies raised will be donated to Giveathon 2023.

This has been no ordinary project, engaging and inspiring our Junior School leaders to think big, bold and adventurously. A huge thank you and congratulations to Mr Simon Reed who envisioned this enterprising project some years ago, guiding and challenging our students continuously to think beyond what they believe might be possible. The Entrepreneurs Market project has now become a favourite initiative for our students in their final Junior School year.

Shelley Travers
Head of Junior School

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Pen Pal Program

One of the highlights of the Year 5 calendar unfolded this week as we welcomed some friends from local retirement villages into the Junior School for the first stage of our very special Pen Pal Program. Year 5 students begin corresponding with their pen pal as part of their Humanities unit on the history of migration to Australia. Through their letter writing, the pen pals learn about each other, and Year 5 students are able to ask questions of their new friends about their lives growing up in Australia. Several among the 100 pen pals who regularly write to our Year 5 students have been involved with this program since its very beginning and have certainly become a special part of the All Saints community.

Year 5 students proudly showcased the Junior School and other special places across the campus for their new pen pals and then shared a magnificent morning tea with their guests. They will continue communicating with their pen pals into next year when this fantastic program will culminate with a reciprocal visit to the retirement village where their friends live.

The Pen Pal Program was introduced into the Junior School more than ten years ago by our former Service Learning Coordinator, Mrs Catherine Carpenter. Mrs Carpenter worked tirelessly to build wonderfully positive relationships with local retirement villages forging friendships that enable our young people to engage purposefully with the local community. This year Mrs Louise Thorpe picked up the Service Learning Coordinator mantle and has continued to build upon the beautiful friendships formed. I would like to say a very big thank you to her for coordinating this inspiring project.

Shelley Travers
Head of Junior School

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Chess Tournament Success

Chess is alive and well in the Junior School. We love the game!

Chess provides great intellectual stimulation as, when playing, both the left and right hemispheres of the brain are activated. Playing chess also improves neural communications within the brain, leading to improved thinking speed and executive functioning skills. On top of all that, playing chess has been shown in studies to significantly improve problem solving and planning skills.

Congratulations to all of our little chess players who competed in the recent regional Chess Tournament at Emmanuel College. A special congratulations to Craig Chen (Prep G) who placed first in his age division. 

All players on the day competed very well, demonstrating their developing skills and increasing their confidence with each game. Thank you to Mrs Marg Halpin who accompanied the students to the event, and to Michael from Gardiner Chess who supports and encourages our players so well.

Shelley Travers
Head of Junior School

Christmas Cards Yes, Candy Canes No

It is that time of the year when beautiful handwritten Christmas cards are shared with friends and teachers. 

This is a generous and thoughtful tradition which I know is treasured by all who receive one. They certainly take pride of place in my office. 

We do ask, in the interest of health, safety and the avoidance of sugar highs during the day, that candy canes and other sugary treats not be included with the Christmas cards. 

Thank you in anticipation of your support.

Shelley Travers
Head of Junior School

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.

  • Eden Ahu - PG
  • Isaac Dalseno - 1L
  • Zaviya Beldham - 1H
  • Darcy Wegener - 1H
  • Ashleigh D'Angelo - 1H
  • Scarlett Cole - 2B
  • Evie Brauer - 2C
  • Ava Bretherton - 2C
  • Mia Haney - 2C
  • Jessica Kime - 2T
  • Olivia Howes - 3W
  • Arya Lack - 3W

    Information on how to be part of the Birthday Book Club can be found on FIDO. 
    The Junior School Library Team 

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    Middle School

    Year 7 Celebration Evening

    Last week, on Thursday 26 October, the Class of 2028 and their families gathered in the Nairn Theatre to enjoy performances by the Holst Wind Ensemble and Melba Girls Chorus and hear the Term 4 Class Leaders regale us with a series of speeches giving us The Year in Review at the Year 7 Celebration Evening. The night concluded with the whole cohort enthusiastically performing their take on Giant by Rag’n’Bone Man.

    In the last few weeks of Saints Alive, I explained the criteria upon which our three Celebration Evening awards – Academic, Citizenship and Endeavour – are judged. At the Celebration, we acknowledged the following students who were the recipients of these awards.

    ACADEMIC AWARDS
    Elysia Baxter
    Maddie Berkowitz
    Kiara Bhartia
    Stella Bracey
    Aliyah Chandna
    Olivia Chong
    Allegra Clarke
    Harry Cloke
    Liam Dsouza
    Liam Felsman
    Mace Fowler
    Milaan Fulton
    Mia Gillies
    Abigail Glass
    Ava Golder
    Ava Hinze
    Minseo Kim
    Charlie Growcott
    Amelie Kitanobo
    Stella Kitanobo
    Ella Liu Tian
    Lily Markou
    Elizabeth McLaren
    Lana Moffatt
    Jax O'Dwyer
    Mischa Ong
    Sophie Perkins
    Adelie Rowling
    Beth Swift-Hoadley
    Avalon Terry
    Alexander Tomkinson
    Midhura Vittal
    Ronan Walker
    Evelyn Zhou
    CITIZENSHIP AWARD
    Kai Baumann
    Raph Bouchet
    Jackson Detsikas
    Jaden Freeman
    William Miller
    Eden Mulley
    Finlay Stevenson
    ENDEAVOUR AWARD
    Amelia Amor
    Bill Barber
    Ellie Mahoney
    Coop Matthews
    Max Mednis
    Amina Remman
    Kate Rentoul
    Frankie Small
    Ashelynn Song
    Halle Thomas
    Madeline Thompson
    Hunter Weatherley

    Todd Harm
    Head of Middle School

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    Year 8 Celebration Evening

    On Thursday 2 November the Year 8 community gathered for their Celebration Evening. 

    Upon arrival, the audience was treated to displays from many of the specialist subjects offered in Year 8. Then, not only did we get to hear superb performances by Senior Strings and the Giant Steps Big Band, but the entire cohort took the stage to Just Dance to That Power by Will.I.Am and Justin Bieber.

    The following students (in alphabetical order) received one of the three coveted end-of-year awards.

    ACADEMIC AWARD
    Charlotte Anderson
    Milla Andriano
    Harry Blond
    Sienna Eddie
    Grace Harris
    Gabriel Jia
    Rosie Jorgensen
    Bernadette Khoo
    Ian Kim
    Charlotte Le Duc
    Courtney Leeds
    Sofia Lin
    Isabella Lo
    Ollie Mednis
    Emily Norton-Knight
    Felipe Pacheco de Medeiros
    Keanu Paunde-Schaffer
    Toby Pearson
    Lily Penwarn
    Sid Percival
    Maya Price
    Lara Purvis
    Mia Ravening
    Matthew Scannell
    Marcus Tew
    Jay Topakas
    Liev Tuckwell
    Takuto Yamaguchi
    Eason You
    CITIZENSHIP AWARD
    Asher Briggs
    Leo Cheng
    Aiden Flint
    Anny Lin
    Sacha Melrose Cripps
    Georgia Tranter
    ENDEAVOUR AWARD
    Lyla Edwards
    Will Gorrie
    Hollie Hilzinger
    Lylah Hore
    Zayden Jaffar
    Kylie Lai
    Mylo Langridge
    Ella Mullineux
    Amelie Palmer
    Jaden Scott
    Jacques Thomas
    Maja Todorovic
    Hugo Webber
    Stephanie Woodman

    We very much look forward to the Class of 2027 taking over the reins of the Middle School in 2024 and consolidating on what has been a wonderful year!

    Todd Harm
    Head of Middle School

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    Middle School Art Show

    Next Wednesday 8 November, the 2023 Middle School Art Show will take place in the Middle School Art Room.

    There is no need to purchase a ticket, simply turn up between 6.30pm and 8.30pm.

    Please do support the night as I’m sure you’ll be astounded by the calibre of artistry on show!

    Middle School Updates

    HEAD DOWN, TAILS UP
    This week Middle Earthlings have been putting the finishing touches to their final assessments for the year. Whilst the results that follow do not contribute to the calculation of awards for the Celebration/Graduation Evenings for Years 7, 8 and 9 respectively, they will complete the picture for the globalised Levels of Achievement that appear in each student's End of Year Report. We are so proud of the growth demonstrated by all our students across this year and look forward to celebrating these efforts in coming weeks.

    ORIENTATION MORNING

    A huge thank you to all the students and parents of the Class of 2029 who attended last Wednesday’s Orientation and Parent Information Morning. It was a wonderful opportunity for the 2024 cohort of brand-new Year 7s to connect with their classmates, as well as a time for parents of both continuing and incoming students to meet and greet.

    Todd Harm
    Head of Middle School

    Year 9 Graduation, Next Week

    The final step in a student’s journey through Middle Earth is the Year 9 Graduation. On the night, we recognise outstanding student contributions in the areas of academic performance, endeavour and citizenship, award subject prizes for each elective subject and celebrate the cohort’s three years with us.

    For the Class of 2026, their Year 9 Graduation takes place next week on Thursday 9 November (Week 6).

    Family members are warmly invited to attend also, although we must limit numbers to two people per student.

    To organise tickets, email mhunter@asas.qld.edu.au and please contact Middle School Administration if you have any questions.

    Todd Harm
    Head of Middle School

    Senior School

    Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Celebration Evening

    The culmination of another brilliant year of the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award at All Saints took place last Friday night. 

    Congratulations to Oliver Hains for being honoured with the Kurt Hahn Award and Luke Grevett, Carter Shaffer and Zac Stevenson for being presented with the Adventurous Spirit Award at the evening. 

    The 2023 Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Captains Elena Turner, Oliver Hains, Isabelle Pofandt, and Zac Stevenson have been outstanding and were honoured on the evening along with the many staff members who have participated in the Award by accompanying adventurous journeys or being assessors for the Duke of Edinburgh skill, service and sport activities undertaken by the Awardees. It has been another successful year for The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award here at All Saints. We will have at least seven students attain their Gold Level by the end of the year. Congratulations to Calvin Bianchin, Lachlan Bosiljevac, Piper Cooke, Oliver Hains, Ava Hartnett, Isabelle Pofandt and Mischa Saicich who have managed this impressive feat. 

    The staff who have volunteered on the many expeditions that have taken place this year provide such an amazing experience for our students. A massive thank you to Ms Louise Lynch, Mr Michael Potts, Dr Kelly Murphy, Mr Damian Boulton, Mr Fergus Leslie, Mr Craig Pascoe, Mr Mark Hull, Mrs Lee Murphy and Mr Alec Brand. They are led by the amazing program coordinators, Ms Kirsty Branch and Ms Stacey Ward. This year All Saints celebrated its 150th student achieving the Gold Level of the Award. This is an amazing achievement and a testament to the commitment, skill and determination of these staff.

    Bryn Evans
    Head of Senior School

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    Year 11 Eucharist

    It was wonderful to see the Year 11 cohort and families come together at the Year 11 Eucharist on Wednesday night. 

    It was a lovely Service, and the students were a credit to themselves in the way they engaged with the evening. 

    The Headmaster gave a moving and thoughtful reflection and his modelling of humble servant leadership sets an inspirational example for our leaders of 2024. 

    Thank you to Mother Ann and Mr Brendan Callaghan for organising and hosting this evening that brings our community together and thank you to all of the parents in attendance.

    Bryn Evans
    Head of Senior School

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    Year 12 External Examinations Continue

    While every student’s experience will be different, I am heartened by the majority of positive responses I get from students at the completion of each examination. I have been impressed by the approach taken by our Year 12 cohort. 

    With seven days of examinations left, staff remain available to assist every student and encourage them to give of their best until the end. We wish the students luck!

    The marking of these external examinations has commenced. Assessors from the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority mark student external assessment responses in a marking operation that runs parallel to the examination period and for a number of days afterwards. Many of our staff are markers and I thank them for being part of this process. 

    A student’s overall assessment result is calculated by adding their internal and external assessment results. The total is on a scale from 1 to 100. The marks for internal assessment in a subject are not affected by the marks on the external assessment. They are simply added together to give a result out of 100.

    Bryn Evans
    Head of Senior School

    Creative Generations

    I am thrilled to share the remarkable success of three students in the Creative Generations Excellence Awards in Visual Art following the display of their work at the South East Regional Exhibition at Artist Hub Gallery, Surfers Paradise. 

    Two of our Year 12 students, Ava Fox and Mai Nguyen, received commendations for their outstanding work. Ava’s artwork Tenderly is an installation of an abstracted ATM and responds to multiculturalism and identity. Mai’s War Goddess is a formidable mixed media sculpture symbolising the chaos and destruction that arises, ironically, when striving for peace. 

    Bali Kohring (Year 12) achieved the high acclamation of an Excellence Award, an exceptional achievement. Bali’s Solace explores the human desire for comfort and creates the illusion of comfort through different media; an exquisite handling of oil paint and careful manipulation of plaster. Bali’s artwork has earned her the privilege of exhibiting in GOMA next year in the annual Creative Generations exhibition which showcases the most exceptional artwork from across the state.

    All students are to be applauded for their passion and talent. Congratulations!

    Amani Sparks
    Senior School Art Teacher

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    Mai Nguyen
    Mai Nguyen Bali Kohring and Ava Fox
    Mai Nguyen War Goddess
    Bali Kohring detail from Solace
    Bali Kohring Solace
    Bali Kohring and Ava Fox
    Bali in front of her winning artwork Solace
    Ava Fox Tenderly
    Ava Fox detail from Tenderly
    Ava Fox detail from Tenderly 2

    Happy Birthday

    November 1 is the traditional birthday of All Saints Anglican School. 

    All Saints Day is a special occasion in our community and the day began with a Chapel service. The Year 12 leaders invited everyone to join in the festivities with their own birthday party at school drop off. The birthday music rang out, the birthday cards were present, and cupcakes were shared by all. All arriving families shared in the joy or our birthday celebrations.

    Bryn Evans
    Head of Senior School

    Sport

    Update from Senior Sport

    This week we are gearing up for the highly anticipated Finals week. 

    Students and staff have put in months of hard work, and we hope the weather remains in our favour so that these games can be played as scheduled.

    We have 23 teams playing in Division A/B Finals and we eagerly look forward to sharing all the details and results next week. 

    FIJI RUGBY SEVENS TEAM

    Next week, the senior men’s Fiji rugby sevens team will visit All Saints to train using our world-class facilities and grounds.

    Please feel free to come and take a look at how international standard athletes prepare for one of the most physically demanding Olympic sports.

    Sean Bale
    Acting Director of Sport and Activities

    Student Sporting Achievements

    AQUATHLON TEAM
    Congratulations to Monty Cole (Year 6) and Harry Plane (Year 5) for qualifying in the South Coast Aquathlon team.

    COOLANGATTA GOLD COAST YOUTH CHALLENGE
    Congratulations to Jake Mail (Year 9) who competed in the Coolangatta Gold Coast Youth Challange placing 2nd in the Under 15 Boys division.

    Congratulations to Zarah Farrington (Year 9) who competed in the Coolangatta Gold Coast Youth Challange placing 2nd in the Under 15 Girls division. 

    RUGBY 

    Congratulations to Marlo Wilcox (Year 10) who competed with his team at the Pacific Youth Rugby Festival. They went undefeated in the Under 16 division. 

    Congratulations to William Brandt (Year 4) who has been selected to play for the Queensland Barbarians Under 10 side at the 2023 Pacific Youth Rugby Festival this weekend in Brisbane.

    Harley McLachlan (Year 4) was recently invited to play for Tonga at the Sika Manu and QLD Junior Pasifika Rugby League tournaments. He was awarded best defensive player in the U10 team. They won 5/6 games, just falling short against Samoa.

    Harley has also been selected in the U10 Gold Coast side to play against the Velocity All Stars at the Battle of the Bridge event on 18 November. He's very excited as it will be televised with professional commentary.

    STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS
    All Saints students achieve great things all the time and we’re always keen to acknowledge them in these pages. Please email your relevant sub-school with details and photos.

    • Junior School - juniorreception@asas.qld.edu.au
    • Middle School - middlereception@asas.qld.edu.au
    • Senior School - seniorreception@asas.qld.edu.au

    Performing Arts

    Performing Arts Events

    MUSICAL SHOWCASE
    Congratulations to our Middle and Senior School students who performed superbly at the Musical Showcase concert in Week 3. 

    It was a very special night in so many ways. While there were too many musical highlights to mention, I know the finale from Les Misérables will resonate for some time.

    Photos can be found in the last editon of Saints Alive and full videos of each performance can be found on Vimeo.   

    For Year 12, Musical Showcase was bittersweet as it marked these students' final performance on the Nairn Theatre stage. I would like to thank these students for their commitment to Performing Arts over the years. I hope this last Showcase was a memorable event for you.

    • Evie Apps
    • Isabelle Arthur
    • Mia Bock
    • Lachlan Bosiljevac
    • Celinda Cheung
    • Zander Engel-Bowe 
    • Mone Genet
    • Hillary Hains
    • Lucas Harm 
    • Finley Harris
    • Will Hon 
    • Ally Jeanes-Grant 
    • Anna Kacer
    • Ganga Li 
    • Zac Marcos 
    • Honor Nicholson 
    • Georgia Ogge 
    • Jessica Pauli 
    • Gabby Pegler
    • Isabelle Pofandt
    • Tristan Pofandt 
    • Tara Sabet 
    • Spencer Sanders 
    • Casey Shea 
    • Bayden Steensma-Collins
    • Yuqi Su
    • Maximillian Vernon 
    • Helen Wei
    • Rachel Wun 
    • Nicole Yang 
    • Jason Zhong

    RECENT PERFORMANCES

    Britten Girls Performance – Hillview Aged Care
    Our Britten Girls vocal ensemble (Middle School) recently performed at the nearby Hillview Aged Care community. It was a beautiful concert for elderly residents and staff. The girls, conducted by Ms Gaynor Donnelly, presented lovely group performances, solos and even a flute duet. Congratulations girls.

    Studio Concerts – Flute, Piano, Brass
    Students have recently performed in studio concerts; small concerts in the Holloway Music Centre run by individual teachers, where students perform solos or duets for their parents and other students. These are an excellent opportunity for confidence building and to prepare for other performances or music exams. Well done to all who have taken the stage.

      Owen Clarke
      Director of Performing Arts

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      Ensemble Auditions

      Various auditions are held at this time of year for 2024 ensembles. 

      All Saints Voices have been decided and auditions for Britten Girls and new students into Melba Girls Chorus (Years 7 to 9) are on Monday of Week 6. You can apply for these at Middle School Choir Auditions.

      Senior String auditions are also being held in Week 6 and our two auditioned jazz bands, the Giant Steps and Milestones Big Bands, have their auditions in Week 7 and 8. Information is on the bands’ FIDO page.

      Step 1: Download the audition music from FIDO - Milestones Big Band Auditions (asas.qld.edu.au) There is a sound recording of each piece. See below the required bars for each instrument – just play the excerpts to the best of your ability.

      Step 2: Sign up for an audition time: Milestones and Giant Steps Big Band Auditions Time Sheet 2024.xlsx

      Auditions held at the beginning of 2024 are:

      • All Saints Camerata
      • Malcolm Arnold Wind Ensemble
      • Grainger Wind Ensemble (selected instruments for seating purposes)

      Owen Clarke
      Director of Performing Arts

      Step Up to Year 7

      ENSEMBLES INCLUDE NEW STUDENTS FOR 2024
      Our Year 6 ensembles, the Copland Band and Corelli Strings, are preparing for their final concert of the year in Week 6.

      For the second year, we are running an initiative where students from other schools who are enrolled to start Year 7 at All Saints in 2024 join their future classmates in rehearsals. They will also be participating in the upcoming performances with Year 6 in the Nairn Theatre. 

      Up to 15 students have been attending both band and string rehearsals over the past few weeks and have been forming some wonderful initial friendships and relationships with the current Year 6 cohort.

      We hope this gives these incoming students an introduction to the music program at school and makes them feel more comfortable and confident going into Year 7 in 2024.

      Owen Clarke
      Director of Performing Arts

      Peforming Arts Student Achievements

      AMEB SUCCESS
      Many students have recently completed Australian Music Examinations Board (AMEB) music exams, and others are about to sit AMEB, Trinity and ASCA drama exams. Congratulations to all on your hard work, perseverance and achievement.

      Of special note, James Shin (Year 11) has recently passed his LMusA on flute with distinction. This qualification, the Licentiate in Music (Australia), is the highest that one can receive from the AMEB. This is a rigorous and high-pressure examination conducted by two examiners (one federal, one state), featuring up to an hour of music performance and 10 minutes of questions. Candidates receive one of three grades at this diploma level - no award, award and award with distinction. The latter is exceptional and very rarely bestowed. Well done, James.

      COLOURS OR PENNANTS

      Congratulations to the following students who have fulfilled the criteria and have been awarded colours or pennants in Performing Arts. These are the highest non-academic awards for the Performing Arts and recognise commitment to, and high achievement in Music, Drama and Technical Theatre over an extended period.

      Drama Colours

      • Christina Morgan (Year 12)

      Drama Pennants

      • Allegra Jaffar (Year 11)

      Music Colours

      • Louis Gunter (Year 11) 
      • Maddy Cooke (Year 11)
      • Ayden Fell (Year 10) 

      Music Pennants

      • Beverley Chen (Year 9)
      • Sam McConaghy (Year 11)
      • Sage Wagner (Year 9) 
      • James Mullineux (Year 10) 
      • Rebecca Hodgson (Year 9) 
      • Annabella Zhang (Year 10)
      • Lauren Kirstein (Year 9)
      • Allison Au (Year 10)

      Technical Theatre Colours

      • Christina Morgan (Year 12)

      QUEENSLAND STATE, AND THE AUSTRALIAN HONOURS ENSEMBLE PROGRAM
      Congratulations to the following students who were selected for and took part in the prestigious Queensland State Honours Ensemble Program, and the Australian Honours Ensemble Program. These programs, held in October at the Queensland Conservatorium of Music are competitive and prestigious four-day courses and ones that students benefit greatly from.

      AUSTRALIAN HONOURS ENSEMBLE PROGRAM

      • Tristan Pofandt (Year 12) – Trombone
      • Ayden Fell (Year 10) – Saxophone
      • William Fell (Year 8) – Double Bass
      • Louis Gunter (Year 11) – Bass Clarinet
      • Honor Nicholson (Year 12) – Voice

      STATE HONOURS ENSEMBLE PROGRAM - QUEENSLAND

      • Allegra Clarke (Year 7) – Oboe
      • Lisa Ann (Year 7) – Flute
      • Beverley Chen (Year 9) - Flute
      • Mariana Ng (Year 9) – Voice
      • Yerimy Park (Year 9) – Flute
      • Laith Scott (Year 9) – Double Bass
      • Cassandra Dean (Year 10) – Flute
      • Hallie Bosiljevac (Year 10) – Voice
      • Lucy Wilson (Year 11) – Tuba
      • Lachlan Bosiljevac (Year 12) – Tuba

      Owen Clarke
      Director of Performing Arts

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      Why Music?

      I am fascinated by this article by American Music Educator and Conductor Tim Lautzenheiser. The word “band’ is easily substituted with choir or strings. Have a read when you have time. Share with your children too.

      “The reason to learn music is to make music. Music touches a part of our psyche that helps us regulate our lives. Music helps us understand and express our moods and attitudes. Music helps us reorganize our thoughts and feelings while keeping us on track. Music allows us to respond appropriately in social structure that is often confusing and complex.”

      Read on here... 

      Owen Clarke
      Director of Performing Arts

      Parents & Friends

      Friends of Performing Arts AGM

      Details of the Annual General Meeting for Friends of Performing Arts;

      When: Tuesday 5 November 

      Time: 6.00pm

      Where: Holloway Music Centre 

      We welcome all current members and anyone interested in joining. Our committee is a friendly, inclusive group of parents, and there's no obligation for regular attendance.

      Sheridan Arthur 
      Friends of Performing Arts 

      P&F Golf Day

      The sun was shining, the fairways were pristine, and our community spirit was alive and well at this year's P&F Golf Day. Held at a new venue, Palmer Gold Coast, the annual event proved to be a resounding success - a memorable day of golf, camaraderie, and giving.

      The day's golf was played in an Ambrose-style format, which added an extra layer of fun to the event. Teams of players worked together, taking the best shot from their group to create a friendly and inclusive atmosphere. The spirit of the day was perfectly encapsulated by the fantastic team dress-ups. From coordinated Hawaiian shirts to Ken dolls, the outfits added a touch of creativity and laughter!

      One of the most thrilling moments came when one of the participants came incredibly close to winning the $15,000 hole-in-one prize, sponsored by Centaur Financial Services. They narrowly missed the jackpot by a mere 4 inches!

      Congratulations to Rafael Velardo, owner of Alfresco Italian, one of the event's valuable sponsors. Rafael and his team emerged as the overall winners of the day!

      The funds raised during this event directly benefit the Parents & Friends, which, in turn, donate these funds back into the school for the betterment of all students. It's a heartwarming cycle of support that underlines the strength of our school community.

      A significant portion of the funds raised this year came from the live auction platform, Gala Bid. The online platform allowed supporters to participate in the auction with ease (even before the event!). One lucky bidder walked away with the coveted prize of a signed Taylor Swift guitar!

      A huge thank you to the sponsors from our community without whom the day wouldn't have been possible:

      • Hugh Robertson from Centaur Financial Services 
      • Rafael Velardo owner of Alfresco Italian
      • André Vosloo from AVA Solicitors
      • Sullivan Real Estate Agents
      • Bank of Queensland Coolangatta
      • Jacqui Chan of Tidal Fenders
      • Tony Cowley for arranging House of Golf Bundall voucher prize
      • Jonathan Pitt for supplying the water and vouchers for his Mcdonald’s restaurant
      • Carl Schutze from Tallai General Store for supplying the pies and the pie game cash prize
      • Todd Cole of Wilson Advisory
      • Melissa Inglis of Rose Litigation Lawyers

      We would also like to recognise the gigantic efforts of event organiser and All Saints dad, David Pearson, and our exceptional P&F President, Sally McMahon.

      Thank you to David, Sally, and all who participated, sponsored and volunteered their time to ensure the success of this event. Your participation and your continued support for the P&F and All Saints is truly appreciated. Your contributions make a tangible difference in enhancing the experiences and opportunities provided to our students. We are grateful for your generosity and commitment to our school.

      Until next year! Save the date for Sunday 20 October 2024.

      Maria Egan
      Head of Marketing and Community Engagement

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      Whole School
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      Junior School
      End of Year Celebration Evening Junior School Musical 2024 Auditions Year 6 Entrepreneurship Project Pen Pal Program Chess Tournament Success Christmas Cards Yes, Candy Canes No Birthday Books Junior School Gallery
      Middle School
      Year 7 Celebration Evening Year 8 Celebration Evening Middle School Art Show Middle School Updates Year 9 Graduation, Next Week
      Senior School
      Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Celebration Evening Year 11 Eucharist Year 12 External Examinations Continue Creative Generations Happy Birthday
      Sport
      Update from Senior Sport Student Sporting Achievements
      Performing Arts
      Performing Arts Events Ensemble Auditions Step Up to Year 7 Peforming Arts Student Achievements Why Music?
      Parents & Friends
      Friends of Performing Arts AGM P&F Golf Day

      In This Newsletter

      Whole School
      A Symbolic Eucharist Sweet Dreams – Making Dreams Come True
      Junior School
      End of Year Celebration Evening Junior School Musical 2024 Auditions Year 6 Entrepreneurship Project Pen Pal Program Chess Tournament Success Christmas Cards Yes, Candy Canes No Birthday Books Junior School Gallery
      Middle School
      Year 7 Celebration Evening Year 8 Celebration Evening Middle School Art Show Middle School Updates Year 9 Graduation, Next Week
      Senior School
      Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Celebration Evening Year 11 Eucharist Year 12 External Examinations Continue Creative Generations Happy Birthday
      Sport
      Update from Senior Sport Student Sporting Achievements
      Performing Arts
      Performing Arts Events Ensemble Auditions Step Up to Year 7 Peforming Arts Student Achievements Why Music?
      Parents & Friends
      Friends of Performing Arts AGM P&F Golf Day
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