So here we are – my last ever Saints Alive article! I feel like I need to find some pithy advice to offer, but then I think that whatever I might come up with you will have heard me say or seen me write before. It has truly been a wonderful 23 years and I feel so grateful for the many ways in which my life has been enriched by this beautiful community we call All Saints Anglican School. We live in a world that is oftentimes rather cynical and chaotic; yet here at All Saints there still exists a lovely innocence and an order that helps us to feel safe and valued. This innocence and order does not seek to deny the challenges that exist in the world, but rather to transcend them.

If there is one message that I can leave you with as I head off for new adventures, it is this: wherever you are reading this, whatever might be happening in your life right now, know that you are enough, that you matter and that you are deeply loved. I have never understood why we waste so much of our time feeling inadequate – as parents, as children, as people. Perhaps it is just part of the human condition. We need to find a way to forgive ourselves for our imperfections; we all have them. If we can’t find a way of doing this, of learning to love ourselves despite all our flaws, then it becomes so much harder to love others. So take a break from reading this article and say to yourself, out loud if you can, ‘I am enough; I matter; I am deeply loved.’ I must confess I am not very good at forgiving myself. I tend to get hung up on all those things I could have done better. Yet I do know it would be a whole lot worse without the incredible support and love I have received from this community over the last 23 years. I especially want to thank our school parents who have been so unwavering in their support. I mentioned my gratitude to our parents in my Speech Night address last Tuesday:

‘From our parents I have learnt the value of sacrifice – the hours spent in the car park, the taxi driving, the many ways in which you are required to absorb with love the disappointments and mood swings that affect our children and of course the fees that require so many of you to put those overseas holidays and little luxuries on hold. It has never been easy being a parent and in my own view it seems to be getting ever more difficult in this rapidly shifting landscape; but you are the true educators of your children, and I am so grateful not only for your ongoing and ever-present support of our various endeavours, but also for the lessons you have taught me about the value of sacrifice. Thank you parents.’

Speaking of gratitude, I am overwhelmed by the trouble so many of you went to last Sunday to make my farewell such a heartwarming and joyful occasion. It was everything I had ever hoped for and a whole lot more. I will never forget it and am so grateful to all of you who turned up to help me celebrate. Thank you.

Finally, I want to acknowledge and thank that remarkable group we are proud to call the Class of 2024. They have acted with such dignity, grace and poise these last few weeks and the formal on Thursday night was simply spectacular. They have already started the business of making our world a better place and they will continue to do this as they move out into the wider world.

So thank you one and all for allowing me a life for which I am grateful every day. May God bless each and every one of you, now and always, and may All Saints Anglican School continue to be a beacon of light and love in the years ahead.

Patrick Wallas
Headmaster

Last Sunday, our school community came together on the oval in the most spectacular way to bid farewell to our beloved headmaster. With a twinkling backdrop of festoon lights, a bustling array of food trucks, vibrant stage performances and the joy of children enjoying activities, the event was a true celebration of Patrick Wallas’s extraordinary 23-year tenure.

The afternoon was filled with connection and gratitude as families, both past and present, came together to honour the legacy of a leader who has shaped our school with grace, vision and compassion.

Throughout the day, we enjoyed the incredible talents of 14 Performing Arts ensembles, with students from Year 2 to Year 12 showcasing their musical skills.

Mr Wallas's daughters, Maddie and Kylie, and their families attended the event, along with messages from his mother and brother in England—his brother even joined us live via video call. Patrick's dear friends from the Kingdom of Tonga and our sister school Tupou High School also shared a moving speech, followed by a breathtaking a cappella performance by their choir.

Mr John Fradgley, Chair of the School Council, delivered a heartfelt tribute and presented Patrick with special gifts (which you can read more about in Mother Ann’s article below).

For the finale, over 32 All Saints alumni, spanning cohorts from 2007 onwards, delivered a spectacular surprise musical medley featuring highlights from school productions over the years. This was followed by over 200 students forming a massed choir and orchestra to perform Skyfall—to a sky that was, quite literally, falling due to the weather! Despite the impending storm curtailing some of the program, their performance was a stunning conclusion to the evening. A special mention goes to Mr Leslie for his stirring rendition of Highland Cathedral on the bagpipes.

The night ended on a heartfelt and fitting note with a tribute to The Sound of Music, one of Mr Wallas’s all-time favorite musicals. Remarkably, in all his years with us, it’s a show that has never graced the Nairn Theatre stage. So to change that—if only for one song—students from every year level, from Year 3 to Year 12, came together to deliver a beautiful rendition of So Long, Farewell.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and contributed to this special event, particularly our tireless staff, parents, alumni and partners who worked behind the scenes to make it all possible. It was an afternoon to remember—a celebration of not just Mr Wallas's leadership but also the spirit of our All Saints community.

Maria Egan
Head of Marketing and Community Engagement

Highlights from the day:

How do we capture Mr Wallas's 23 years of leadership in just a few minutes? Words will always fall short, but here is our attempt. 

Created by alumnus Matt Coleman (Class of 2010), narrated by D'Arcy Taylor (Class of 2024) and produced by Maria Egan (née Vallero, Class of 2002), this tribute film honours our Headmaster's profound impact on All Saints and features voices from across our community, including:

• Mr John Fradgley OAM, Chair of School Council
• Mrs Naomi Middlebrooke, Performing Arts Teacher
• Mr Fergus Leslie, Director of Sport
• Mr Tim Baumann, current parent and School Captain, Class of 2002
• Mr Jason Wainwright, Director of Learning Culture

Together, we celebrate the legacy of a leader whose influence will continue to guide for years to come.

At the recent farewell event for our headmaster, three carefully chosen gifts captured the essence of his leadership and enduring impact. In this article, our School Chaplain, Mother Ann, reflects on the symbolism behind these meaningful tributes.

John Milton Books

In his video address at Mr Wallas’ farewell event on Sunday night his brother Andrew spoke about the 17th Century poet John Milton’s famous poem Paradise Lost as being allegoric to Patrick’s own life in his steadfast commitment to God and his calling as a leader.

A few years after Paradise Lost, Milton followed it up with Paradise Regained heralding Jesus as overcoming all temptations which would lead him away from the task set before him. Mr Wallas, in the example of Christ has held this truth dearly in his own heart with the humility and grace he espoused as headmaster. This vocation has been entirely infused with seeing others as worthy, precious and loved, always seeking the best in them, and always keeping children and their welfare at the heart of everything he does.

In Milton’s words: 

‘That who advances his glory, not their own,
Them he himself to glory will advance.’

Mr Wallas was presented with a first edition 12 volume copy of John Milton’s life and works as a symbol of the legacy he leaves, through his life and example, in the fabric of the culture of All Saints Anglican School.

Replica of our School Cross

Mr Wallas has always said that the Chapel is his favourite place in the school, and God knows he spent much time there. Whether setting the world to rights in the Anam Cara group, singing and dancing in Chapels, participating the Eucharists which hold God’s presence in the Centre that it will hold. His joyful participation was well loved, his sermons inspirational. During celebrations of baptism, weddings, Celtic baptisms Mr Wallas celebrated with the All Saints Family. During times of sadness and loss, he brought people for prayers of healing, and shared in the grief at Memorial Services, Funerals and during COVID the Chapel, through the ever-growing vine kept our eyes focussed on Christ and reminded us of his constant presence. The Celtic cross holds the symbolism of Christ’s life for the world, and the resurrection promise. Mr Wallas received a replica of our school cross, uniquely ours, reminding him of his time and ministry and All Saints.

Naming of the Patrick Wallas Spiritual Precinct

Mr Wallas and our late School Chaplain, Father Ainsley Haldane were instrumental in the building of the Chapel, placing it symbolically at the heart of the School. Inspired by a Celtic heritage, and determined to have a place worthy of worship into which students, staff and visitors alike could find a space of refuge, peace, comfort and fulfilment, this space has become the heartbeat of All Saints Anglican School. Our distinct culture emanates from the Christian values taught within its warm embrace; values ensconced within the Gospels of our beloved Christ. The steady flow of students passing through each week, keeps the rhythm of its heartbeat vibrant and healthy as baptisms, marriages, and other rites of passage along with, weekly chapels and many Eucharists honour the constant presence of God in our School.

From the Chapel to the Heart + Soul Café, hospitality is a hallmark of our school culture. Whether it has to do with conversations and laughter around a healthy school lunch and barista coffee sustaining our bodies, or the spiritual meal hosted by Christ in the Chapel above, it is undoubtedly a realm where everyone is welcomed and nourished, heart and soul. Everyone, those who have a faith and those who do not, and those who have a different faith – all are welcomed here.

The Christian Living rooms are a reminder to us of the mystery of God and our deep longing to know the Divine Benevolent force Mr Wallas speaks of so fondly, even when we do not realise it. One of his favourite quotes, from the author Martin Buber is:

“The kingdom of God is the kingdom of danger and risk, of eternal beginning and eternal becoming, of opened spirit and of deep realization, the kingdom of holy insecurity.”

All that is asked of us is to come to this place with an open heart.

So often our students gather in the Chapel surrounds, basking in our glorious sunshine, listening to the birds ‘birding’, Mr Wallas often comments. The vista of each morning’s sunrise, the fierce summer storms, and the foliage and flowers, butterflies, even the poppies, a reminder of our exquisite earthly home and the cosmos beyond. Our community loves to amble around the walkway of the Chapel. Whether eating their lunch or quietly studying, or gazing out across the ovals and wetlands, our All Saints family finds a sense of God’s amazing grace in this abundant creation, a time to relax, reflect and be.

Mr Wallas asked us not to name a building after him, but we will, right here in the centre of our beautiful campus, remember him. We will honour his legacy in the way in which he joyfully embraces life, buoyed by his profound faith which guided his leadership throughout his time at All Saints

We will offer a nod of respect to Mr Wallas, every time we enter:
THE PATRICK WALLAS SPIRITUAL PRECINCT.

Mother Ann McGuinness
School Chaplain

Dear Friends,

The last Year 11 Chapel of the year was presented on Thursday by the 2025 Chapel Committee, ably assisted by our own Santa Wallas, looking remarkably more like an elf. This is not surprising given that Mr Wallas’ default mode of servant leadership is as legendary as Santa himself.

The Chapel Committee launched this first chapel with an animated game of Pass the Parcel, quickly followed by a beautiful musical rendition of Accentuate the Positive, Eliminate the Negative sung by Jack Flanagan. The song a tribute to Santa Wallas, Ayden Fell (Year 11) arranged and conducted the brass accompaniment played by a group of Yr 10 and Yr 11 students, a testament to the proactivity and skill of our Performing Arts students.

The curiously worded Gen Z styled Nativity which followed was highly entertaining to both those in the pews and those acting out previously unseen script. I had never heard the words zeet and humble flex used in the Bible before, but apparently it all made sense.

What a great way to end our Chapels for the year.

As the year of FAITH draws towards it’s close, we have maintained our faith in each other, in our capacity to produce a quality experience for the precious students and staff who spend so much time in this little patch of God’s earth hidden between a railway track and Highfield Drive. We have also held to faith in ourselves, as we have embraced change and challenge, with the growth mindset that every educational institution must embrace. And we have maintained our Faith in the One who holds us together, as community and individuals; that benevolent Force which some call God, and from whom sacred Love flows eternally and abundantly in the tine Baby born under the light of a star so many years ago.

Friends, however we celebrate the Christmas season this year, may it be a time of peace and goodwill, especially as we remember those for whom Christmas becomes another challenge.

The story of the Baby who brings light into this world of darkness, is a story of hope and gracious favour, and I pray that you all may find this light in your hearts, conversations and very lives this Christmas season.

God Bless you all,

Mother Ann McGuinness
School Chaplain

Wow, that’s it! Another school year is almost done. Looking back on all that has been 2024 I am sure there have been good times, not so good times and a whole lot of in between for all in our Junior School. Hopefully recollections will most strongly be of the moments of learning, laughter and love that have united our community.

Our last few weeks of school have, and will remain, busy and full right up until the last bell of the last day. There will be many opportunities to celebrate and enjoy the early magic of Christmas but our expectations of being at school and an outstanding All Saints learner remain as firm as ever until the end of our school term. Let’s a finish a great year safely, successfully and respectfully.

I hope to see as many families as possible at one of our special end of year celebrations in the coming weeks but if I don’t please have a wonderful break. Thank you for your continued support of the Junior School throughout this year. I think we make a pretty good team.

Remember: We may not have it altogether, but together, we have it all.

Merry Christmas.

Shelley Travers
Head of Junior School

YEARS 3 TO 6 ACADEMIC AWARDS ASSEMBLY
We will recognise the academic achievements, inspiring acts of Endeavour and Citizenship at this year’s Academic Assembly. Our new format allows us to highlight these achievements in a more streamlined way. It promises to be a wonderfully supportive and encouraging time of celebration. Year 3 to 6 students will participate in this special assembly but only parents of our award winners have been invited to attend due to limited space in the Nairn Theatre.

WESTPAC RESCUE HELICOPTER VISIT 
The Westpac Rescue Helicopter will visit All Saints Junior School this Monday, landing on our very own Symonds Oval. This will a wonderful opportunity for our students to learn more about the incredible work of our local heroes.

END OF YEAR CONCERTS

• Years 3 to 6 End of Year Celebration - Monday 18 November, 6pm, Senior HPE Centre. Book here.
• Pre Prep and Prep Christmas Celebration - Tuesday 26 November, 1.15pm, Nairn Theatre. Book here.
• Year 1 and 2 Christmas Celebration - Tuesday 26 November, 5pm, Nairn Theatre. Book here.

MR KINGSLEY'S LAST RUN CLUB
And a very special unveiling – Wednesday 20 November 7.15am.
Please meet on the Symonds Oval.

STEP UP MORNING 
This new initiative will see 2025 Junior School classes (Prep to Year 6) spend a morning together on Tuesday 26 November. We will also welcome most of our new Junior School students into their 2025 classes for the morning. We hope that sharing classes before the break will alleviate many of the unknowns that can cause worry. Our teaching teams for 2025 look amazing and every student has been placed with their individual needs in mind. Thank you for trusting us with this complex process and, in advance, or your positive approach to the new class groupings.

YEAR 6 CELEBRATION EVENING
Congratulating and thanking our Year 6 students for the legacy they leave in the Junior School as they prepare to take on Middle School. Students arrive to Chapel at 6pm, parents seated in Nairn Theatre by 6.25pm. No tickets required.

AN END OF YEAR SURPRISE…
Can’t say much but this will include staff in inflatable costumes and a race around the JFC... Stay tuned for photos!

Shelley Travers
Head of Junior School

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 2024.

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.

This year I am thrilled to announce that our young entrepreneurs raised an amazing $1,749.45 for our Giveathon total. What an achievement!

Shelley Travers
Head of Junior School

Doing all we can to support every learner make continual gains in their learning remains the primary goal of our teaching and learning teams. This involves, wherever possible, engaging our learners where they are developmentally; scaffolding and supporting them towards constant growth, progress and improvement. These processes are in continual states of review and reflection to ensure we regularly consider what we are doing, why and whether there are better ways. This is one of the things I love about, and am proud of, in the Junior School. We never settle for good enough.

In an effort to build even greater learning rigour and stronger student outcomes, this year we trialled a new teaching and learning initiative designed to support our students and their teachers even more effectively. With our focus on collaborative learning within the classroom environment an additional teacher was added to both our Year 2 and Year 6 teaching teams. The main role of these additional educators involved them teaching cooperatively with classroom teachers during key literacy and numeracy lessons, to enable further, deeper differentiation of the curriculum for all of our young learners. On the ground this meant that our Year 2 team of three classes had four full time teachers in our classrooms, Year 6 (4 classes) had 5.

The results, although early and still anecdotal, have been phenomenally positive. Classroom teachers have reported that our teaching teams are able to support and enrich lessons for every student more effectively and immediately. An extra, experienced, pair of eyes and hands in the classroom ensures that focus is not lost when concepts are too hard or too easy. Instead, the additional teacher is quickly on hand to challenge or provide bridging support quickly and when needed. I am so grateful to the leadership team for giving the Junior School the opportunity to explore unique initiatives, such as this additional teacher model, that seek to strengthen our teaching and learning program.

I am thrilled to share that we have been able to expand this initiative from Year 1 to 6 in 2025. To enable us to add an additional teacher at each year level we will be making some structural changes to our curriculum and Learning Diversity programs. 

Changes will include:

DANCE
One key change will involve Dance which will no longer be a separate curriculum subject. Mrs Venter is excited to be joining one of our teaching teams.

LEARNING DIVERSITY: INFINITY
Mrs Allars, our Infinity teacher will also be joining one of our year level teams. Our Infinity Program will look different but will continue to be an important part of our Junior School offering. We are excited to be drawing on the experience and incredible knowledge of Mr Jason Wainwright (Director of Learning Culture) and Mr Mark David-Tooze (Senior School Maths Extension) to guide and support our extension and enrichment programs. Our additional teachers on each year level will ensure differentiation for students requiring extension will take place in classrooms in addition to the following Infinity Programs which will also continue:

• Book Clubs
• Kids Lit and Readers Cup
• Debating
• Public Speaking Competitions
• Da Vinci Decathlon
• Australian Maths Competitions
• ICAS Competitions
• Infinity Maths (Year 1 to 4)
• Extreme Maths (Years 5 and 6)

LEARNING DIVERSITY: SUPPORT
Our very well-resourced Learning Diversity program will continue to provide education support to all Junior School students as needed from Pre Prep to Year 6. One key change is that Mrs Sally Stevenson will be joining one of our teaching teams as an additional teacher. Sal’s incredible connections with staff, students and parents and her experience will be an incredible asset to our classroom program.

Shelley Travers
Head of Junior School

We may be getting close to the end of another busy and wonderfully successful year but our Junior School students and staff are still working hard and our beautiful learning spaces will be filled with engaging activities until the final minutes of the school year.

This fortnight:

2024 STATE AUSTRALIAN MATHS TRUST AWARDS
Congratulations to Nathan Hutchins (Year 5) was, once again, selected to attend the 2024 State Australian Maths Trust awards at Anglican Church Grammar School based on his outstanding results in the Australian Mathematics Competition. Nathan performed in the top 1% of participants, earning himself the Prize Award, a High Distinction and Best in School Award. For the second time in two years we are incredibly proud of his exceptional achievement and for representing All Saints so admirably.

SUPER SWIM WEEK
Our Junior Sport dream team, Mrs Liussi and Mr Kingsley coordinated our second annual Super Swim Week for Giveathon. Each class (Prep to Year 6) sought sponsors from family and friends per lap and then determinedly spent their Week 6 PE lessons swimming laps. The energy and enthusiasm on the pool deck was inspiring. All money raised will contribute to our 2024 Giveathon total. Please visit our online donation page to lodge your sponsored contributions as soon as possible so that we can share our final Giveathon tally with students before the end of term: events.humanitix.com/super-swim-week

Congratulations to the following students for swimming over 100 laps!

• Sam Ludbrook (Year 5) 
• William Brauer (Year 5)
• Axel Hannant (Year 5)
• Krue O'Dwyer (Year 4)
• Zave O’Dwyer (Year 6)
• Finn Kollrepp (Year 4)
  
• Zachary Paddock (Year 5)
• Axel Hogbin (Year 6)
• Emma Brandon (Year 5) 

LAP TOTAL - Winning Class 2024 – 5H

That’s a lot of laps – 22,604 exactly.

REMEMBRANCE DAY
We recognised and acknowledged the sacrifice of soldiers past and present with a moments silence.

MR COWAN’S YEAR 2 CHEESE BURGER CHALLENGE 
Our Year 2 students were challenged to write a persuasive text to convince Mr Cowan that he should BBQ them all a cheeseburger in the courtyard. They did such a great job that Mr Cowan even donned his bow tie for the special occasion

AN INSPIRING VISIT FROM PARALYMPIAN JED ALTSCHWAGER
Our Year 3 to 6 students were treated to an inspiring visit and conversation with Gold Medal Paralympian and uncle to Lil in Year 6, Jed Altschwager. Jed spoke about the significant role that gratitude has played in his life as he overcame trauma and unexpected life challenges as well as how it strengthened his commitment to his sport, teammates and most importantly, his family.

YEAR 1 AND 2 SWIMMING CARNIVALS
Our Year 1 and 2 students showed off their strengthening swimming skills to a very admiring cheer squad this week. Everyone swam a series of laps of the pool to the delight of proud mums, dads and special guests.

INTER-HOUSE LUNCH TIME HANDBALL TOURNAMENTS
Our Year 6 House Captains threw down the gauntlet this week hosting handball tournaments at lunch breaks in the 2024 Battle of the Ball Games. Students were invited to partner up with someone from their house and participate in this exciting Inter-House Challenge which saw house take on house in a fun, knockout competition of skill and staying power. Year 3 to 6 students battled it out on the handball courts.

Congratulations to our great House Captains who have led this initiative with their trademark energy, enthusiasm and organisation. Thanks to Mr Halcro who supports and guides our Year 6 leaders in so many initiatives, superbly, helping them bring their ideas and visions to life. It has been a hotly contested round robin with the Grand Final games destined to draw a big crowd.

Shelley Travers
Head of Junior School

Congratulations to our Year 6 Junior School Leaders, House Captains and Music Captains for 2025 who will be announced next week at Chapel and will be presented with their badges at our Academic Assembly on Thursday 21 November.

JUNIOR SCHOOL LEADERS
Our Junior School Leaders take on additional responsibilities such as leading assemblies, assisting with Chapel, take ownership of the publication of our fortnightly student online news space (LOL Space) and help in the playground as our Games Crew.

Students aspiring to become a Junior School Leader share their goals as part of their leadership nomination form. Staff from across the school consider character traits such as teamwork, responsibility, reliability and communication as well as the contributions students have already made to the Junior School. We typically start with a small number of Junior School leaders and, as the year progresses and Year 6 students settle into their leadership year, we present more students with badges.

HOUSE CAPTAINS 2025
The process for deciding our House Captains involves presenting a short speech to the peer group outlining the leadership qualities that you would bring to the position of House Captain. The peer group then votes and these tallies in combination with teacher reflections regarding sportsmanship, engagement and communication skills are used to identify the successful applicants.

YEAR 6 REPRESENTATIVES
In addition to these leadership opportunities, Year 6 students will also be able to nominate to become a Year 6 Rep at the beginning of the year. The additional responsibilities of our reps make significant contributions to the smooth running of the Junior School and include tasks such as helping as a Prep Walker, assistance in the Art room, with technology and in preparing ice bags for first aid. They operate as mentors to younger students, help in the library and with tuckshop. Those Year 6 students who commit to a particular Rep role and demonstrate an ongoing responsibility will be badged in the new year.

Shelley Travers
Head of Junior School

It is with a touch of sadness mixed with every good blessing that I announce some staff changes into next year.

Mrs Ros Kumnick
Mrs Kumnick made the exciting decision to retire at the end of Semester 1, 2024 after an inspiring career here at All Saints. Hundreds of lucky students have been blessed to have spent time in Mrs Kumnick’s care during her time in the Junior School. Mrs Kumnick, TA (Teacher Angel) has worked in the Junior School, supporting individual students with care, compassion, patience, kindness and incredible skill. She is one of those very special people whose sensitivity and emotional intelligence makes a real difference in the lives of young people every day and she will be greatly missed. Ros has also been a parent and now grandparent of All Saints so I imagine we will continue to see her as a classroom volunteer in Theodore’s class

Mrs Michelle MacFarlane
Mrs Mac is another All Saints quiet achiever and after 33 years, most recently working alongside Miss Ciafadini in the Art Room, has decided to settle into retired life. Michelle has been a true gift to All Saints as an incredibly versatile and reliable Teacher Angel. Students from across the Junior School have know Mrs Mac as she has been a mainstay early morning duty matriarch for many years. We wish her much happiness and joy in her new adventures.

Mr Ross Kingsley
What can you say about a man whose 28 year All Saints legacy includes:

• Teaching from Pre Prep to Year 6 (classroom and PE since 1996).
• Establishing a Running Club that has seen 1000s of kilometers run around our Symonds Oval.
• Giving up holidays to coach and train our aspiring athletes.
• Perfecting the skill of slalking (slow walking) from one end of the Junior School to the other with our Pre Preps and their little legs.
• Inspiring our young sportsmen and women with his aspirational words and encouraging them to reach for the stars.
• Establishing the Year 1 Pirate Rules:
  • No brushing yer hair!
  • No brushing yer teeth!
  • No washing!
  • No fighting yer mates!
  • And definitely NO VEGETABLES!
    

• Being instrumental in the development of our Learning Connection gross motor program
• Always being able to make someone smile with a funny nickname, crazy story or humourous anecdote.
  

Oh, and leading All Saints to 28 years of straight APS Cross Country victories!!

What can you say? Simply, thank you. And we wish you much love and happiness as you leave us for new and exciting horizons.

Farewell Short-Term Contractors 
Thank you, also, to Ms Jade Ross (Psychologist), Mrs Karen Singh (Teacher Angel), Mr Ben Whittle (Year 4) and Elson Franklin (Library Assistant) who have all completed short term contracts in the Junior School this year. We have loved having each of these educators on the team and are sure to see more of them in the future.

Shelley Travers
Head of Junior School

Congratulations to the Inclusiveness Value Award recipients, recognised by their peers for fostering connection and inclusivity within the All Saints community!

• 1G Harvey Bradshaw
• 1L Hudson Corcoran
• 1H Eden Ahu
• 2H Talulah Hart
  
• 2B Jagger Cannon
• 2T Jaxon Mohi
• 3C Dina Valavi
• 3W Penelope Batchelor
• 3D Chloe Stark
  
• 4A Janita Chan
• 4V Mia Crilly
• 4T Milly Hannant
• 4H Matilda Elliot
• 5M Harley McLachlan
• 5H Kanav Thakur
• 5C Philippa Spencer
• 5G Archie Hughes
• 6H Toby Rowles
• 6S Layla Scarr
• 6B Sienna Torti
• 6A Dylan Andriano

Shelley Travers
Head of Junior School

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

• Ziya Nisi - Pre Prep Blue
• Mila Dimitric - Prep G
• Mackenzie Clark - Prep Z
• William Davis - 1G
• Biella Richards - 1G
• Hudson Aitken - 1L
• Ashleigh D'Angelo - 2B
• Frankie Phelps - 2H
• Sebastian Montesalvo - 3W
• Scarlett Cole - 3W
• Ava Bretherton - 3C
• Mia Haney - 3C
• Chloe Aitken - 3C
• Henry Singleton - 3D
• Charlotte Bills - 4A
• Maddison D'Angelo - 4T
• Arya Lack - 4V
• Jasper Kenworthy - 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 

IT AIN’T OVER ‘TIL IT’S OVER
Whilst it is most worthwhile stopping to reflect on the three wonderful Middle School Celebration assemblies in recent weeks (well done to one and all) it is also worth remembering that we are still going full steam ahead right up until the end of the school year on Wednesday 27 November. Indeed, your Middler will be at the tail end of their outstanding summative assessment items tasks that have a bearing on their end-of-year report.

A reminder that, in the case of the five Core subjects (English, Geography, History, Mathematics and Science), we are reporting to the Standard Elaborations as laid out by the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA). What does that all mean, I hear you ask? It means the Core teachers are being asked to assign each student a standard of achievement that reflects an individual’s skills and understandings at the end of the year. Rather than results being strictly cumulative, teachers will be determining an 'on balance' judgment that gives students a chance to be appropriately acknowledged for any progress they might make over a sequence of assessment tasks throughout the year. Clear as mud? Ask your child’s Core teacher for more details.

STAFF MOVEMENTS
Over the past month, we have been busily sorting out staffing for 2025 and I will thus be able to inform you of all the Core teaching allocations for 2025 before the end of Term 4.

CONFIRMATION OF CLASS ALLOCATIONS; 2025
A reminder that, as per previous communications; the Middle School will be releasing the Core Teacher allocations for next year in the week preceding the commencement of classes in 2025; that is, the week commencing Monday 13 January. Parents will be able to access this information via Parent Lounge.

This allows students the time to savour 2024 and minimise any anxieties they might have regarding a new year level and teacher. Please understand that if we make any exception in this regard, it will severely undermine the decision we have made to hold off the release date, and we would no doubt be inundated with inquiries over the Christmas break. We thank you, in advance, for your understanding in this matter.

Todd Harm
Head of Middle School

I quote one of our teachers when I say: “All Saints knows when it’s time to work … but it also knows when it’s time to party”. Thankfully, it’s very much time for the latter. Here is a breakdown of our final few weeks:

WEEK 8:

• Thursday 21 November (Sport Uniform): classes as normal (morning); Lip Sync Competition Prep (12.45pm-3.15pm)
• Friday 22 November (House Uniform): Middle School Touch Football Carnival (all day)
  

WEEK 9:

• Monday 25 November (House Uniform): classes as normal (morning); Lip Sync Competition (12.45pm-3.15pm)
• Tuesday 26 November: (Sport Uniform): Middle School Wet ‘n’ Wild Trip (all day)
• Wednesday 27 November: (Sport Uniform): Last Day. Final Chapel and Assembly.
  

If your Middler wishes to opt out of any of the above, please don’t have a bar of it; each event is tremendous fun and is an integral part of building the ‘ties that bind’ our wonderful community together. As Mr Callaghan, former Middle School Lay Chaplain, always says: “At All Saints; we don’t have to; at All Saints, we get to!”

Todd Harm
Head of Middle School

On Thursday 7 November, the Year 9 community gathered in the Nairn Theatre to celebrate the Year 9 Graduation Ceremony.

Mr David Terblanche (Year 9 Coordinator), Mrs Marnie Wainwright (AHOMS: Curriculum), and their team did an exemplary job of celebrating three years of adolescent milestones for the Class of 2027 – and the Year 9 students responded superbly. All in all, it was a bitter-sweet evening whereby families understandably began looking forward to the next three years in the Senior School, but there was also an authentic sense of nostalgia out there as we paused to reflect on the cohort’s Middle Schooling experiences.

After once again applauding the Middle School’s Foundation Day Award winners, Lily Penwarn and Keanu Paunde-Schaffer, the equally prestigious Archbishop Aspinall Awards were presented to Ryder Wilkie and Sandor Cheung. In addition, we congratulated the following recipients of Academic, Citizenship, Endeavour and Elective prizes:

• Milla Andriano (Academic)
• Angela Au (Academic)
• Harry Blond (Academic)
• Chloe Chen (Citizenship)
• Leo Cheng (Citizenship)
• Gemma Dalton (Endeavour)
• Sienna Eddie (Academic)
• Mia Feeney (Endeavour)
• Kye Fisher (Citizenship)
• Oliver Gisler (Endeavour, Design and Technology, Digital Technologies)
• Nathan Guest (Citizenship)
• Grace Harris (Academic, French)
• Cally Hau (Endeavour)
• Hollie Hilzinger (Academic, Food Science)
• Oscar Hogbin (Citizenship, Marine Studies)
• Zayden Jaffar (Endeavour)
• Gabriel Jia (Academic)
• Rosie Jorgensen (Academic)
• Bernadette Khoo (Academic)
• Ian Kim (Academic)
• Kylie Lai (Endeavour, Chinese)
• Charlotte Le Duc (Academic)
• Courtney Leeds (Academic, Music)
• Sofia Lin (Academic, Game On)
• Isabella Lo (Academic, Economics and Business, Science Extension)
• Connor MacLeod (Endeavour, Japanese)
• Ollie Mednis (Academic)
• Sacha Melrose-Cripps (Endeavour)
• Leily Moghbelpour (Visual Art)
• Emily Norton-Knight (Academic, Food and Fashion Design)
• Felipe Pacheco de Medeiros (Academic)
• Amelie Palmer (Endeavour) 
• Keanu Paunde-Schaffer (Academic, Drama)
• Toby Pearson (Academic)
• Lily Penwarn (Academic)
• Sid Percival (Academic)
• Lara Purvis (Academic)
• Mia Ravening (Academic)
• Matthew Scannell (Academic, Let's Get Physical), 
• Jaden Scott (Endeavour)
• Milla Seaton (Endeavour)
• Sophie Shaffer (Endeavour)
• Arliya Smith (Multimedia)
• Eli Stubbs (Endeavour)
• Yu-Heng Su (Citizenship)
• Charlotte Sulzberger (Citizenship)
• Jay Topakas (Academic)
• Liev Tuckwell (Academic)
• Daniel Valavi (Citizenship)
• Ryder Wilkie (Endeavour)
• Stephanie Woodman (Academic)
• Takuto Yamaguchi (Academic)
• Eason You (Academic)

Todd Harm
Head of Middle School

On Thursday 7 November, the Middle School Art Room was ablaze with light … and with the talents of our Visual Art students. The gallery was filled with a kaleidoscope of colour and form – a showcase of pieces from Year 7, 8 and 9 around this year’s theme of Alice in Wonderland.

A huge thank you to Mrs Rachel Luhan and Ms Kelly Farrer for their incredible efforts in curating the exhibition and encouraging the students to achieve such great heights!

Todd Harm
Head of Middle School

Today, students at Middle School came together for a fantastic cause, hosting their very first Thrift Shop Fundraiser to support the Service Learning Project on Vatulele Island. The event was an incredible success, raising over $2,000 for this important initiative.

Students were encouraged to bring in unwanted items from home—everything from clothing and shoes to books and toys. The items were sorted, priced, and put on display for sale in the Year 8 Courtyard, which was transformed into a vibrant marketplace for the day. In addition to the thrifted goods, a stall filled with homemade baked goods, generously contributed by students and their families, added a sweet touch to the event. The delicious treats were a big hit, fueling both shoppers and volunteers throughout the day.

The money raised will directly support the Service Learning Project on Vatulele Island, focusing on educational initiatives, community development, and sustainable growth for the island. Students are already excited about planning next year's event.

A huge thank you to everyone who donated, volunteered, baked, and shopped to make today’s event such a success. It’s a reminder that when we come together as a community, we can make a real difference—and have a great time doing it!

Karen Couch
Middle School Teacher

On behalf of the Senior School, I would like to thank the Class of 2024 for the many contributions they have made to the school community throughout their time at All Saints.

It was a memorable final week during which Year 12 enjoyed a series of moving and joyful celebrations to mark the end of their education at All Saints. Speech Night was a spectacular affair. The students truly appreciated the occasion and the outstanding performances of their peers. The final whole School assembly and the tearful ‘Tunnel of Love’ were both beautiful occasions. These will be followed by their Graduation and Valedictory this evening. I have been so impressed by the maturity and sensitivity that our Year 12 students have demonstrated over these final weeks which have sadly drawn to an end, and in doing so the Class of 2024 has completed a magnificent chapter in the history of All Saints Anglican School.

YEAR 12 FORMAL SUCCESS
Thursday night’s Year 12 Formal was a brilliant event, superbly organised by Mrs Stacey Ward, and assisted by the Student Representative Committee, Mrs Katie Ashcroft and Mrs Bec Iles. The Intercontinental Sanctuary Cove was a brilliant venue and did justice to the amazing Class of 2024, whose presentation and behaviour represented a proud moment for All Saints. The special treat of the fireworks, generously donated by the All Saints Alumni was another example of making these end of year celebrations just so special.

GRADUATION AND VALEDICTORY
At the time of writing, the Class of 2024 is preparing to attend their Graduation and Valedictory this evening. This significant occasion marks the culmination of their journey at All Saints Anglican School. It promises to be heartfelt and memorable, providing a formal farewell as they step into the next exciting chapter of their lives.

We wish the Class of 2024 a safe and joyful finish to the year, and all the best for the years to come.

Bryn Evans
Head of Senior School

Below are some highlights from this week's events. Full photo galleries will be available on the All Saints Alumni Connect platform in the coming weeks.

YEAR 12 FORMAL

YEAR 12 TUNNEL OF LOVE

SPEECH NIGHT

Year 11 students begin their final assessment block for 2024 on Tuesday 19 November. The examination shutdown period finishes on Wednesday 27 November.

Year 11 students are not required at school throughout this examination period unless they have assessment. It should be noted, however, that students are most welcome to be at school, using the library and other facilities and can make appointments to meet with staff. Times for oral presentations have been individually scheduled between students and their teachers. There are also a number of students who are required to come in to catch up on work in their applied and short course subjects with their teachers. Those students have been contacted.

Students and parents are reminded that detailed assessment calendars are available through FIDO. If a student is ill and unable to attend their assessment, a parent must phone Senior Reception, 55870352, and supply a medical certificate so that the assessment may be rescheduled. This is a QCAA requirement. Students are now completing Unit 3 assessment. Unit 3 and 4 assessments cannot be missed without a medical certificate on the correct QCAA paperwork.

Students who are on campus for assessments should be conscientious and show consideration for assessment that is underway and classes that may be in session. When students come to School for study, assignment work or assessment they are expected to be correctly dressed in school uniform, use their locker and keep their phone in their locker. It is requested that students change into neat, casual clothes on leaving if they do not intend to go directly home from school. It is not appropriate for students to wear school uniform in public places during school hours.

The shutdown timetable (correct at this date) for Year 11 is below but students should always be checking FIDO: FIDO - Assessment Information for any updates. There may be changes to times or venues.

Students must also take their computer to the I.T. department for reimaging after they have completed their final piece of assessment.

Bryn Evans
Head of Senior School

The Year 10 (Senior Secondary, Unit 1) examinations begin Thursday 21 November and continue until Wednesday 27 November.

Year 10 students are not required at school throughout this examination period unless they have assessment. This is their first ‘examination shutdown’ period and we have spoken with them about how it should be approached. We do not have classes during this shutdown period to give these Unit 1 students the time and space to prepare. It should be noted, however, that students are most welcome to be at school, using the library and other facilities and can make appointments to meet with staff. There are also a number of students who are required to come in to catch up on work in their applied and short course subjects with their teachers. Those students have been contacted. Times for oral presentations have been individually scheduled between students and their teachers.

If a student is ill and unable to attend their assessment, a parent must contact Senior Reception, 55870352, and supply a medical certificate so that the assessment may be rescheduled. This is a QCAA requirement now that these students are sitting their Unit 1 assessment.

Students who are on campus for assessments should be conscientious and show consideration for assessment that is underway and classes that may be in session. When students come to school for study, assignment work or assessment they are expected to be correctly dressed in school uniform, use their locker and keep their phone in their locker. It is requested that students change into neat, casual clothes on leaving if they do not intend to go directly home from school. It is not appropriate for students to wear school uniform in public places during school hours.

The shutdown timetable (accurate as at today's date) for Year 10 is below but students should always be checking FIDO - Assessment Information (asas.qld.edu.au) for any updates. There may be changes to times or venues.

Students must also take their computer to the I.T. department for reimaging after they have completed their final piece of assessment.

Bryn Evans
Head of Senior School

On Melbourne Cup Tuesday last week, the Year 11 Hospitality students hosted a professional and delicious luncheon for a large number of parents and staff. Their restaurant skills were outstanding, and we congratulate them on their practical performances this year, as well as Mr Simon Wells and Ms Erin Sayers and for their expert guidance.

Bryn Evans
Head of Senior School

On Tuesday 5 November, I had the privilege of attending the Griffith Business School’s November Ambassadors Program. Emily Walters, Sophie Walters and Sage Wagner (all Year 11) also participated in the Program that was specifically designed for students with a keen interest in responsible business. We were offered an engaging and interactive day of learning that also provided insight into university life through lectures, workshops, and a campus tour.

The day commenced with a session titled ‘Discover Uni – What is studying business and Uni life all about,’ led by Griffith Business School student leaders. Following this, we had the opportunity to each attend two sessions from a selection of compelling topics that included:

• Careers in Commerce: Experience the Griffith Business School Trading Room;
• Manipulation 101: Becoming An Agent of Influence;
• The Lemonade Game: Exploring Supply Chain Dynamics;
• Griffith Marketing Lab Experience;
• Careers in the Business of Sport;
• Preparing for the Future of Work: 
• Understanding Employment Contracts.

My personal highlight of the day was participating in ‘The Lemonade Game,’ which provided an engaging exploration of supply chain dynamics. Additionally, the complimentary lunch, featuring an assortment of sandwiches, juices, fruit, and desserts, was greatly appreciated and helped maintain our energy levels throughout the day.

At the conclusion of the Program, each of us received a Certificate of Participation and were officially recognised as Griffith BUSINESS School Ambassadors. We are deeply grateful to the Griffith University staff for their support and welcoming attitude, and it was a pleasure to meet fellow students from across Queensland. Overall, the experience was highly enjoyable and has helped us to further consider which field of Business we wish to pursue in the future.

Ruby Lee
Year 11 Student

As the year comes to an end we are able to celebrate the achievements of our students that have successfully completed their traineeships /and or VET Qualifications.

Both Milla Grasso and Julia O’Shea (Year 11 Students) were invited to a graduation ceremony at Movieworld to celebrate their completion/s of the Certificate III In Business. The Certificate III in Business combines formal education with practical experience, giving the students a unique opportunity to develop skills and knowledge in real-world settings. Both Mila and Julia worked at Seaworld Resort in the area of Food and Beverage, one- day each week to gain valuable hands-on experience in the hospitality industry.

Julia O'Shea was awarded the most outstanding trainee in Food and Beverage due to her hard work, dedication and commitment to her practical application of skills at Seaworld resort. Julia has also most recently been offered a position at the resort in the area of Food and Beverage.

PARTIAL DIMPLOMA NURSING
We also would like to congratulate Josie Cowan (Year 12) for her Partial completion of The Diploma of Nursing at TAFE Gold Coast. Completing a Partial Diploma in Nursing is a significant milestone for any student in the healthcare field. The partial diploma is the first step toward gaining hands-on experience and understanding the essential components of nursing practice, while also balancing the theoretical knowledge needed to thrive in the industry.

A BIG congratulations to Josie receiving numerous accolades based on her glowing feedback of her TAFE teachers as well as positive feedback from her work placement. The extra accolades she received are the following:

• Excellence in Academic Achievement
• Exemplary Student Award
• Distinguished Clinical Practicum Excellence

Michelle Payne
Head of Vocational Education and Training

Year 11 student, Noah Hendrickson, completed a pre-apprenticeship course at Gold Coast Trades College this year. 

A valuable aspect of vocational qualifications is the work placement. Noah is now completing work placement with Phil Weatherley Plumbing (School Parent) and is hoping to secure a school-based apprenticeship in plumbing next year. 

Noah's confidence and interest in working in plumbing has grown throughout this placement. 

Congratulations Noah and thank you Phil for providing this opportunity for Noah.

Alison Weeks
Director of Careers and VET

NEW ONLINE FORMS
I am delighted that our industrious Performing Arts administration team have brought to fruition a project whereby our enrolment, change of enrolment and cancellation of enrolment forms are now available online. This capability will streamline our procedures and hopefully make things easier for you parents. Thank you to Mrs Linda Duncan for working on this project.  

PERFORMING ARTS STAFF
Sadly, we are losing a couple of Performing Arts teachers at the end of this year:

Mr Terry Stirzaker (Clarinet) has been a very highly respected teacher at All Saints for nearly 10 years, but he has decided to retire. We will miss his wit and humour, his quiet manner, his brilliant musicianship, and his limes which he would often bring in for staff. In earlier days Mr Stirzaker played in professional orchestra and bands in New South Wales and Victoria. He is also an excellent arranger, writing his own music and arranging other music particularly for his clarinet ensembles, which he so enjoyed conducting. Best wishes to him in his retirement.

Mr Peter Neville (Percussion) is relatively new to All Saints but has been a fine teacher of percussion and drums for the past few years. In particular he has guided our percussion ensembles to success in the Gold Coast Eisteddfod for the past few years, as well as expanding the repertoire, skill and knowledge of percussion instruments for his students.

PERFORMING ARTS REPORTS
End of year reports for Private/Paired Drama and Communication and Music lessons will be available on the Parent Lounge towards the end of the semester week. These can be accessed in a similar way to the Academic reports.

Owen Clarke
Director of Performing Arts

Year 11 student Ayden Fell received notification last week that has been accepted into a highly contested composition workshop with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra. 

The opportunity is for students from throughout the state, and had 57 applicants. He is one of twenty to be chosen to have composition tutorials, guidance, workshops and finally a performance by members of Queensland’s professional orchestra in September 2025. 

This is quite an achievement and a real testament of his skill, understanding and creativity with his compositions, of which he has already written for orchestra and band. 

Best wishes Ayden.

Owen Clarke
Director of Performing Arts

As is the case every year, the Friends of Performing Arts have been a wonderful support to our department. Whether it be running the Goodwill Café for our concerts, musicals, and other events, or providing many barbeques for students, the Friends of Performing Arts have boundless energy. The support for fundraising for purchases for both music and drama at the school has seen such things as our inimitable puppets (used in Crossbones and in classroom drama), instruments, headset microphones and music folders, to name a few. Bound for Broadway was a great success this year as was their support for Comedy Night and other P&F events.

I would like to thank all members for their devotion to help promote Performing Arts and I would like to particularly thank the executive of the Friends of Performing Arts – Jill Moon (President), Sheridan Arthur (Secretary) and Michelle Farrington (Treasurer) who work together so brilliantly together.

At the Annual General Meeting held on Tuesday last week the following members have been elected to the Friends of PA Executive for 2025:

• President – Jill Moon
• Secretary – Cara Blair
• Treasurer – Michelle Farrington

New members are always welcome to join the committee and be involved in as much or as little as they are able to volunteer. 

Please contact Performing Arts Admin for more info.

Owen Clarke
Director of Performing Arts

It’s always a time of mixed emotions when we farewell students who have been involved in the Performing Arts program at All Saints for many years. 

The students involved in music and drama will be missed by staff and students alike, though, we look forward to seeing many of them return to attend our concerts, musicals and plays in future years. I particularly wish to thank our student Performing Arts Captains: Drama – D’arcy Taylor and Talita Bosse, Music – Joy Lin and Louis Gunter, and Theatre – Ally Crawford and Maddy Cooke, for their excellent leadership throughout the year. On behalf of the Performing Arts staff, we wish all Year 12 students a very successful future and look forward to the times when they come back to visit us.

Owen Clarke
Director of Performing Arts

Lessons continue into 2025 for all students currently enrolled in Drama & Communication and Music lessons. If you wish to cancel lessons for your son or daughter for 2025, notification of cancellation must be received no later than Wednesday 27 November.

Your child's enrolment will remain active until a cancellation is submitted. To ensure your school account is adjusted without additional fees, cancellations must be submitted before the end of the school semester. Changes to existing enrolments must be submitted prior to the commencement of the change.

All forms are now digital! Register new enrolments, make changes or cancellations to existing enrolments here or you will find the form permanently located on Performing Arts FIDO page

Owen Clarke
Director of Performing Arts

ENGLAND AND SPAIN – NETBALL TOUR JUNE/JULY 2026

We are so excited! Netball at All Saints, since our first tour in 2008, aims to ensure that every netballer has the opportunity to participate in an overseas tour at least once in their years at All Saints. 

To this end, girls who are currently in years 7 to 10, have the opportunity to participate in the next tour. This tour will see All Saints competing at the World School Games Netball Tournament in England hosted by Landsborough University which allows the accommodation costs to be very reasonable. 

Amidst the opportunities to improve their game, the girls will also have time for sightseeing and relaxing in England and Spain, while enhancing the relationships with their peers. 

Click here for details of the proposed costs and itinerary.

Ms Cacciola-Whittle, Ms Daniel and Ms Hennegan-Smith
Senior School Teachers 

ATHLETICS 
Congratulations to Oliver Cooke (Year 7) who won Bronze in the U14, 90m Hurdles at the Queensland All Schools T&F Championships.

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS

All Saints students achieve great things and we’re always keen to acknowledge them in Saints Alive.

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

Gear up for the highlight of the All Saints rugby calendar! Our annual All Saints Rugby Camp, proudly presented by the P&F Rugby Supporters Group, is back in 2025.

This is a great opportunity for boys and girls from Years 4 to 12 to enhance their rugby skills and just have some fun! 

The day will take place on Saturday 15 February at All Saints and will include:

• Specialist training in all areas of the game
• Skills, drills and team building activities
• All Saints Rugby training tee and lunch for each participant

Ticket details:

• Early Bird Special: Book by 29 November for just $75 per student + booking fee
• Regular price: $85 per student + booking fee
• Bonus: All bookings include an All Saints Rugby training tee please remember to select your size
• Optional add-on: Purchase an All Saints Rugby hoodie for an additional $50

Bookings now open at events.humanitix.com/all-saints-rugby-camp-2025

Don't miss the early bird special and book now!

For any enquiries please contact:

Krystle Holmes, P&F Rugby Supporters Group
Email: asasrsg1@gmail.com
Mobile: 0437 200 555

Extra, extra, read all about it!

The date has been set for next year’s P&F Mother’s Day event! Mark your calendars for Thursday 24 April 2025, and prepare for an afternoon filled with laughter, good company and celebration - Newsies style!

In response to popular demand, we’ve moved to a larger venue and upgraded from morning tea to a full luncheon at the Event Centre at The Star. With more space, we warmly invite not only mothers but also grandmothers, aunties and friends to join in on this special occasion. The theme will be black, white and gold, adding a touch of elegance and sparkle to the festivities.

Tickets will go on sale from Friday 14 March 2025 for $90, which includes a sparkling wine on arrival and a delicious luncheon. Tables of 10 will also be available for booking. We hope you’ll join us for this memorable celebration of the remarkable women in our lives.

The last day of school will be Wednesday 27 November 2024.

Classes will resume on Tuesday 28 January 2025.

For the complete list of term dates for 2025, visit our website: Term Dates

Stationery

A reminder stationery orders for students entering Year 4 to Year 10 in 2025 are available via www.campion.com.au

To ensure delivery before Term 1 2025, orders must be placed by Monday 16 December 2024.

All orders placed on time will include free delivery to your nominated address and will be dispatched as soon as they are ready, with guaranteed arrival by 17 January 2025.

Please note, orders placed after 16 December will incur additional shipping fees and may not arrive before the term begins.

For detailed ordering instructions, click here.

We strongly recommend placing your order early to avoid any delays.

Uniforms

The All Saints Shop remains open until Wednesday 27 November for all your uniform requirements:

• Monday to Thursday: 7:30am – 3:45pm (closed from 12.30 – 1.00pm)
• Friday: 7.30am – 1.00pm

Online Shop

Our entire range of uniform items, school bags, accessories, and individual stationery can be conveniently purchased online at shop.asas.qld.edu.au. Once you receive notification, you can collect your online orders from the shop during trading hours without needing an appointment. (Please note that orders placed during the school holidays will be ready for collection during Back to School Week in the new year.)

New Students

Uniform fitting appointments for new students starting in 2025 are available from Monday 21 October to Thursday 23 January 2025. Be sure to book your fitting ahead of time here.

Back to School 2025

• Thursday 16 – Thursday 23 January 2025: The All Saints Shop will be open by appointment only. A booking link will be available on FIDO and the shop website.
• Friday 24 January 2025: The shop will be open from 7.30am to 4.00pm, and no appointment is required.

From Tuesday 28 January 2025 regular term-time trading hours will resume (no appointments needed).

If you have any questions or need assistance, don't hesitate to visit us in-store or online!