2026 Term 2 Week 2 1 May 2026

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From the Principal

Foreword

Dear Lindisfarne Parents and Guardians,

It has been a week of purposeful learning and strong community connection across Lindisfarne, moments that continue to shape not only what our students learn, but who they are becoming.

Last Saturday, we commemorated ANZAC Day, a day of deep national significance. Despite the inclement weather, it was humbling and inspiring to see our students and families present at local services across the southern Gold Coast, Tweed Coast and northern New South Wales, standing in quiet reflection and respect. ANZAC Day reminds us of the enduring values of courage, sacrifice, service, and mateship. It is through moments such as these that we help our young people understand the legacy they inherit and the responsibility they carry to lead with integrity and gratitude.

Earlier this week, I had the privilege of attending the Business NSW “CEO Bootcamp” Leadership workshop in Ballina, expertly facilitated by Tim Ferguson from Leading Teams Australia. This provided an opportunity to step back, reflect on leadership practice, and engage with contemporary thinking alongside leaders from diverse sectors and backgrounds. Experiences such as these are invaluable in ensuring that we continue to lead with heart, clarity and purpose, for the benefit of our school community and the region in which we live and work.

We were also fortunate to welcome Daniel Principe and Emma Tabacaru to Lindisfarne this week. Through their work with students in Years 8–11, and their presentation to parents, they addressed some of the most important and complex aspects of growing up in today’s world. Daniel’s work with young men challenges them to lead with respect, empathy, and accountability, particularly within the context of social media and modern relationships. Emma, an educator, author, and founder of Pippin Girl, created a space for our female students to engage deeply with topics that build confidence, self-worth, and the capacity to form meaningful, respectful relationships. These conversations are not always easy, but they are essential and reflect our commitment to developing capable learners and thoughtful, grounded young people.

Today, we were encouraged by the strong interest in our School, with a significant number of families attending our Principal’s Tour at the Mahers Lane campus. It is a privilege to share Lindisfarne with prospective families, and I thank our staff and students for the pride with which they represent our school.

This Sunday provides a special opportunity for connection and celebration. I warmly invite you to join us at St Cuthbert’s Anglican Church, Tweed Heads, at 9.00 am as we acknowledge and celebrate Lindisfarne Foundation Day, a time to reflect on our history, our values, and the journey that has shaped our School. Later that afternoon, our Spiritual Gym Service will be held at the Mahers Lane Chapel, with refreshments from 4.30 pm and the service from 5.00 pm–6.00 pm. All are most welcome to attend.

Next week, we will continue these celebrations through our Foundation Day Services and the Official Opening of the Senior Centre, a defining milestone in the life of Lindisfarne. These occasions represent not only the completion of new facilities but also our ongoing commitment to providing learning environments that inspire, challenge, and support our students. We look forward to sharing these moments with you.

Finally, I extend congratulations from the Lindisfarne School Community to Year 10 student Koa Stotz on his selection to represent Australia at the Oceania Championships in Suva, Fiji, this May. During the holidays, Koa competed at the Swimming Australia National Age Championships, an 8-day event, and won four gold medals in the 15-year-old boys’ 50m and 100m Freestyle and 50m and 100m Breaststroke, and also broke the Australian record in the 50m Breaststroke. Congratulations, Koa, on making the Australian Team to compete in Fiji.

As we move through Term 2, we do so with a clear sense of purpose, to continue nurturing young people of character, capability, and compassion.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support.

Warm regards,

Stuart Marquardt
Principal

Foundation Day Services


Please use the following link to register your attendance: LINK 

From the Acting Principal

From the Deputy Principal

From the Acting Deputy Principal

Chaplaincy

From the Chaplain

Dear Parents, Guardians, Staff and Students,

For my articles this year we are focusing on the Six Ideals of Round Square and their subcategories.

In this article we will look at the subcategories of the Ideal of Adventure - Inventiveness and Tenacity, which actually go hand in hand.

I’m sure most of you would have heard the famous quote from Thomas Edison upon inventing the lightbulb - "I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work.”

Without Edison’s tenacity he wouldn’t have succeeded in inventing the lightbulb.

This is really important for our students to remember each time they feel like they have failed.

Failure should not cause any of us to give up, but rather spur us on to try again and again and again.

Of course, we should also bear in mind another quote, often attributed to Albert Einstein - “The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.”

Instead, we should learn from our mistakes by not repeating them.

And yet, we often learn more about ourselves from our mistakes than our successes, like, will we get up, dust ourselves off and go again!? Will we be tenacious?

Another important point to consider about inventiveness is that it takes tremendous creativity.

This is where, again, the Judeo-Christian Tradition offers some profound insights.

The Hebrew word for ‘create’ - ‘bara,’ meaning, ‘to bring into existence’, is used almost exclusively of God in the Hebrew Scriptures.

This suggests that since all humanity bears the image and likeness of God (Genesis 1:26-7), we derive our creativity from the Creator of all things (Genesis 1:1).

It is here that an often asked question during our Q&A time in Chapel, starts to come into focus - if God created all things and God is always good, then why do bad things happen?

Attempting to answer this question is, of course, complex and multifaceted, and has been discussed for millennia.

However, at least a partial answer has to do with our innate creativity as human beings.

As creative creatures we as humans have the freedom to choose, based on our unique capacity for abstract thought and complex imagination.

This, of course, means that we can use our creative genius for good or for ill.

Some time ago, I received two very intelligently crafted texts encouraging me to tap on the links provided.

Whilst I’m too shrewd to fall for such spam scams, they would not be attempted if they didn’t have some level of success.

In such instances, we often say, “if only they used their powers for good and not for evil.”

Well, this is the price of human free agency. Some of us use it for the common good, whilst others use it to suit themselves to the detriment of others.

It is here that the divine tenacity also comes to the fore. During the primeval period of the early chapters of Genesis we read:

The Lord saw how great the wickedness of the human race had become on the earth, and that every inclination of the thoughts of the human heart was only evil all the time. The Lord regretted that he had made human beings on the earth, and his heart was deeply troubled. So the Lord said, “I will wipe from the face of the earth the human race I have created—and with them the animals, the birds and the creatures that move along the ground—for I regret that I have made them.” - Genesis 6:5-7.

This sounds like the human project was done and dusted, but the very next verse shines a bright light on the tenacity of God - ‘But Noah found favor in the eyes of the Lord.’

This divine tenacity - of God not giving up on humanity - is evident in the Bible from cover to cover.

This is why the Creator became the creature, in the incarnation of Jesus Christ, so that even the most painful and shameful form of execution invented by The Persians and adopted by the Romans - crucifixion - could be tenaciously transformed into the most redemptively wonderful work of God for the good of humanity.

This is why we call it “Good Friday.”

To conclude, my encouragement to the entire Lindisfarne community is for all of us to use our inventiveness and tenacity for the betterment of humanity and the planet for future generations.

This, after all, is our divine mandate (Genesis 1:28 & 2:15) - to find creative ways to look after creation in the Creator’s stead.

Blessings,

Reverend Lyndon
School Chaplain

Important Information

Whole School News

Mother's Day Flowers

Make Mother's Day extra special this year by purchasing school grown flowers. The Year 9 Agriculture class has been hard at work since February, nurturing 1000 chrysanthemum cuttings as part of their latest enterprise project. Every sale directly supports our students' hands-on learning and agricultural efforts.

The cost is $15 per bunch, and flowers will be ready for collection on Friday, 8 May, at both campuses. Collection details will be communicated closer to the date.

Click HERE to place your orders.


Tracy Foyster
Teacher - Agriculture

Business Network Breakfast

From the Accounts Department

School Fee Cash Payments

If anyone is wishing to pay their school fees in cash at either Maher’s Lane or the Junior School, could you please call or email accounts in advance to make an appointment, outside of start and finish bell times.

Planning ahead will ensure you do not have to wait.

Events and Payments

Please ensure you check in SEQTA/Parent Lounge, under “Accounts & Payments” drop down menu, to see if you have any invitations outstanding under “Events & Payments”. There are many outstanding Events that require your attention before the Event closes. This also includes Elective Subject Levies that remain outstanding for Term 1, along with Camps, excursions etc.

We appreciate your assistance in keeping on top of your Event acceptances, which will ensure that you are not sent further email reminders to accept/pay.

Email: accounts@lindisfarne.nsw.edu.au

Lindisfarne Buses

The Lindisfarne buses provide a service for students registered to travel to and from the closest bus stop to the residential address of the family. The Lindisfarne Bus service does not have the capacity to meet requests such as transport for students to swap buses for travel to other locations for sport, work, social or other reasons.

Should your child need to attend such an activity we advise you to make alternative arrangements like carpooling to transport your child to their event.

We write to provide a reminder regarding the scheduled departure times for our School provided bus service. To ensure all students arrive at School safely and on time each morning, it is essential that the buses depart promptly at their designated intervals.

The full schedule including all routes and times can be viewed here on our website. We ask that you please review your route and stop time, and that students arrive at the bus zone prior to the departure times listed.

If you use the Route A intercampus bus, please note that the last morning departure for this service is 8.20am. Students must be at the Chapel to meet the supervising staff member by 8.15am at the latest to allow time for roll taking and boarding.

Please note that for the safety of our students and to maintain our route schedules, drivers are unable to wait for late arrivals.

We appreciate your cooperation in helping us maintain a reliable and efficient service for all families.

Also note, that with daylight savings coming to an end over Easter long weekend, Queensland residents will need to ensure they follow the scheduled departure times for Term 2.

Your understanding of these matters is appreciated.

Please direct any Lindisfarne bus inquiries to bus@lindisfarne.nsw.edu.au

Brett Dinsdale
Business Manager

First Nations

Parents and Friends

Mother's Day High Tea - Tickets on Sale

Mother's Day High Tea - Donations for Raffle

The Parents and Friends Association is currently seeking donations for our Mother’s Day High Tea raffle.

We warmly welcome contributions such as gift items, vouchers, experiences or services. If you are able to assist, we would love to hear from you. Every donation makes a meaningful difference and helps support our school community. Email pandf@lindisfarne.nsw.edu.au

Kim Brown
Vice President

Friends of the Arts

Wellbeing Resources

Harmony Week

Student Voice

Upcoming Events

FunFest

Staff Bio

Teaching and Learning

Nurse

Junior School

Mother's Day Stall

House Captains and Sustainability Leaders

As part of the Junior School leadership process, we begin the term with House Captain and Sustainability Leader elections, formally recognising some of our Year 4 students in leadership roles at the Junior School campus. The house system fosters leadership, teamwork, responsibility and a strong sense of belonging within our Junior School community, while the Sustainability leaders focus on maintaining and leading positive environmental impacts within the school context.

Students were recognised by their peers and teachers for their enthusiasm, integrity and commitment to leading by example. It is with great pleasure that I introduce our Junior School House Captains and Sustainability Leaders for Term 2, 2026.

St Andrew - Holly Leiper and George Stone

St Barnabas - Adam Cornell and Piper Doherty

St Cuthbert - Luke Gallagher and Myla Norton

St Hilda - Bodhi Wallace and Elke Passos

St Margaret - Harry Archer and Sienna Pau'u

St Stephen - Will Finlay and Ellie Simpson

Sustainability Leaders - Mariabella Lloyd and Ellie Edwards

These leaders play an important role in building House spirit, supporting school events, and modelling our school values through their everyday actions.

We congratulate each of our House Captains and Sustainability Leaders and look forward to seeing the positive impact they will have at the Junior School.

Hugh Scott
Acting Dean of Students – Junior School

Sport News

Term 1 Key Dates – Junior School

Please add the following important Term 1 dates to your calendar:

  • 6 May - AFL Auskick - Every Wednesday afternoon until 10/6

  • 8 May - NCIS Cross Country Mahers Lane Campus (Selected students)

  • 14 May - Boys Futsal Gala Day Yr3 and 4 only

  • 29 May - Girls Oz Tag Gala Day (selected students)

  • 17 June - 400m & 800m Races for Athletics Carnival

  • 19 June - K-6 Athletics Carnival

AFL AUSKICK

AFL Auskick will return in Term 2

Starting Wednesday, 6 May

3:10 - 4:10PM | $80 + Exclusive AFL goodies

Free come and try session Week 1

Choose Suns as your club of support to receive a free suns flexi 4 membership

For more information use the QR code on this Flyer: AFL

or email or call Tom at thomas.standish@afl.com.au | 0447 597 070

Total Football Academy – After School Program

The Total Football Academy after-school program will commence in Week 3 on Monday 4 May and run until Week 10, Monday 22 June..

This popular program still has limited vacancies available, which will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Registrations can be completed via Parent Lounge.

The program will also run again in Terms 2 and 3, and possibly Term 4 this year.
Further information can be found in the flyer here: Lindisfarne - Term 2 - 2026_compressed.pdf

General Information

All information relating to sporting programs, gala days, and competitions at the Junior Campus will be communicated through assemblies and the school newsletter. Relevant details will then be sent home to interested students and families.

Please continue to check the newsletter regularly for updates, events, and sporting opportunities throughout the year.

If you have any questions about Sport at the Sunshine Avenue campus please email Mr Nathan Croft - ncroft@lindisfarne.nsw.edu.au

Nathan Croft
Head of Sports - Junior School

Hunting for Heroes!


This week, we held the much-anticipated Hero Hunt for our new 2026 enrolments in Years 1 – 4. It was a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with students who joined us in Term 1, while also warmly welcoming those starting with us for the first time in Term 2.

This experience helped build a shared understanding of the journey we have been on over the past 3 years with our Round Square Heroes of Discovery and how we have linked these character traits with our positive behaviour approach here at the Junior School.

Working in teams, students explored the playground in search of our well-hidden heroes, learning their names, discussing their unique traits and reflecting on which heroes they connect with most right now, as well as the character traits they would like to develop further. For some, this was an easy decision, while for others it prompted thoughtful discussion and reflection.


Beyond the learning, the Hero Hunt provided a valuable opportunity to spend quality time with our new students, help to build new connections and most importantly, foster a genuine sense of belonging for our new students in our school community.

We are excited to build on this momentum, with a special Hero Challenge planned for all Junior School students in Term 3, which will be sure to spark creativity and capture the imagination of our creative minds.

Keep your eye out for further details, which will be revealed later this term!

Angela Mundy
Assistant Head of Junior School

For all photos please see the gallery below

Green Team

Middle School

From the Head of Middle School

Welcome to Week 2 of Term 2.

Thank you to the many parents who joined our recent online Stage 4 Camp Information Evenings. Your support and engagement are greatly appreciated as we prepare for an important and exciting week in our Middle School calendar.

A reminder to families that camp participation forms an important part of our Middle School curriculum. If you have not yet confirmed your child’s attendance, please do so via SEQTA Engage, Events, and Payments at your earliest convenience. Should you have any questions regarding camp arrangements, accommodation, medical information or attendance, please contact your child’s Year Coordinator.

We were also pleased to welcome Daniel Principe and Emma Tabacaru back to Lindisfarne on Thursday. Our students were highly engaged throughout the sessions, which encouraged thoughtful reflection around respect, relationships, identity and personal responsibility. Both presenters connected exceptionally well with students, offering practical insights and meaningful messages relevant to young people today. Thank you also to the parents who attended the evening ParentEd session. Opportunities such as these are strengthened when schools and families work in partnership.

Next week, we look forward to celebrating Foundation Day, an important occasion in the life of our School. Middle School families are warmly invited to attend our Foundation Day Service on Tuesday, 5 May at 11:50 am in Ngahriyah. This special service will celebrate 45 years of Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School, honouring our history, values and the community that continues to shape our future. If you would like to attend, please confirm your attendance via this link.

Throughout the week, students will also enjoy opportunities to celebrate Foundation Day through tradition and House spirit. One of these is the much-loved Smithy Sprint, where students and staff race from the bottom oval to the top of the School via the central stairs and pathways. Named in honour of Lindisfarne’s founding Principal, Peta Smith, the event has become a spirited part of our Foundation Day celebrations.

Middle School students will also take part in our inaugural Foundation House Games on Friday morning, a wonderful opportunity for students to celebrate connection, teamwork and House pride together.

It promises to be a joyful week across our School as we celebrate the strong foundations of Lindisfarne and all that continues to make our community so special.

Thank you for your ongoing support

Cathy Cox
Head of Middle School

Judith Krauss

We are pleased to share that our Stage 3 students will participate in a special program facilitated by Judith Krause, an experienced educator in the areas of relationships, wellbeing and development.

With postgraduate qualifications in behavioural science, clinical social work, sexual health, and adolescent health and wellbeing, Judith has more than twenty years’ experience delivering education programs focused on pubertal development, body safety, relationships and sexuality education.

Judith is known for her engaging and age-appropriate approach, creating a safe and trusting environment for young people. Her sessions support our School’s wellbeing and pastoral care programs and help students develop self-awareness, decision-making, communication skills and help-seeking strategies.

Sessions will be held in three parts: one for all students together, one for male students only, and one for female students only, allowing for a safe and comfortable environment for students.

Judith follows the Australian Curriculum and delivers content appropriate to students at this age and stage.

Paula Drew
Year 5 Coordinator 

NSW School Vaccination Program

As part of the NSW School Vaccination Program 2026, the following vaccines will be offered free of charge at school:

Year 7 students:
diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis (whooping cough) vaccine – 1 dose
human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine – 1 dose

To have your child vaccinated at school, you need to give your permission (consent) either online or by filling out and returning the paper consent form. 

NO STUDENTS CAN BE VACCINATED WITHOUT PARENTAL CONSENT

To do:
1. 
Read the school vaccination program information. Translations are available. Please refer to the NSW Health webpage
2.
Sign the consent form — you can do this online or on a paper consent form.
3.
Return the paper consent form back to school as soon as you can.
4. Talk to your child about getting vaccinated. Information for students.
5. To give consent online visit this website.

To give consent you will need: 

1. Medicare card details for you and your child 
2.
Your Service NSW login details. If you don’t have a Service NSW account, you can create one by visiting this link.

On vaccination day, children should eat a good breakfast and wear a short-sleeve shirt like their sports uniform. After getting the vaccine children can play sport, shower, and do after-school activities as normal.

Senior School

From the Head of Senior School

This week, our students had the privilege of hearing from two outstanding guest speakers, Daniel Principe and Emma Tabacaru, who worked with our Year 8 and 9, and Year 10 and 11 students in gender-based groups. Both Daniel and Emma are highly regarded in the field of adolescence, and their ability to connect with young people, challenge their thinking, and invite reflection is impressive.

Across their sessions, Daniel and Emma spoke with students about the realities of growing up today. They explored themes such as identity, relationships, respect, emotional wellbeing, and the pressures young people face both online and offline. These are not always easy conversations, but they are essential ones. Creating space for students to reflect and engage with these ideas is a key part of their development.

In the Senior School, we place real value on creating opportunities for students to engage with voices beyond their usual circles. Conversations like these matter. They invite the challenging of assumptions, and encourage young people to think more deeply about who they are and how they relate to others. This work is not always comfortable, nor should it be, but it is an essential part of growing up well.

I was particularly pleased to hear how positively our female students responded to Emma’s sessions. Reports of warmth, openness, and a willingness to engage honestly speak volumes about the environment that was created. These are the moments we hope for as educators: when students feel safe enough to listen, reflect, and share.

Interestingly, the feedback regarding some of our boys, particularly in Years 9 and 10, was markedly different. There were instances of disruption and inattentiveness. This is difficult to hear, and it prompts an important question: What is going on for some of our boys at the moment?

It is important to say that we must not tar all boys with the same brush. Many of our boys engaged respectfully, listened thoughtfully, and contributed in ways that reflected great credit on themselves and the School. They demonstrated exactly what we hope for in these settings.

However, for those who did not show our guests the best version of themselves or represent the School as we would expect, it was a missed opportunity. When students enter a space like this, where someone has given their time and expertise to support them, there is an expectation of respect, curiosity, and maturity. When that does not occur, it not only detracts from the experience for others but also limits what those students themselves can gain.

As both an educator and a mother of boys, I think about this deeply. I am firmly pro-boys. I care greatly about their wellbeing, their development, and their capacity to grow into thoughtful, respectful young men. At the same time, I am not prepared to excuse poor behaviour.

More broadly, we know that boys today are navigating a complex landscape. There are competing messages about masculinity, increasing social pressures, and, at times, limited space to express vulnerability or uncertainty. For some, disengagement or bravado becomes a shield. Understanding this context matters, and we will continue to reflect on it in the Senior School.

However, understanding does not mean lowering expectations. Our role is to support all students while also holding them to clear and consistent standards. Respect, engagement, and a willingness to learn are not optional; they are fundamental to both personal growth and community life.

We will continue to work with our boys, to listen, to guide, and to challenge them to be their best selves. They are capable of it. Indeed, many of them demonstrate this every day. Opportunities such as these are only as valuable as the way students choose to engage with them, and it falls to each of them to rise to that expectation.

I thank Daniel and Emma for their time, their expertise, and their commitment to working with young people. Experiences like these are invaluable, and we remain committed to ensuring that all students are ready to make the most of them.

Kate Cornell
Head of Senior School

Building Healthy Relationships

On Thursday, students in Years 8–11 had the opportunity to hear from guest speakers Daniel Principe and Emma Tabacaru.


Daniel Principe, who has spoken with over 94,000 students, presented to Year 10 and 11 students, followed by a session with Year 8 and 9 students as a continuation of his visit in 2025. Daniel spoke about the importance of respectful relationships, gender equality, and healthy masculinity. He challenged students to reflect on harmful stereotypes associated with masculinity, such as dominance, aggression, and entitlement and encouraged our boys to develop emotional awareness, empathy, and respect for others.

Emma Tabacaru worked with our female students across the same year groups, focusing on healthy relationships and the pressures young women may face as they navigate them. A valuable aspect of her session was exploring the perspectives and pressures experienced by boys, helping to build understanding and empathy. Emma created a safe and supportive environment where students felt comfortable sharing their thoughts and experiences, and it was evident that each student gained meaningful insight to support them moving forward.



When introducing Emma, I shared a quote from her work:

“In a culture that distorts beauty love, sex and identity, it's never been more confusing for our young people.”

At Lindisfarne, we are committed to providing our students with ongoing opportunities to learn about relationships, consent, and boundaries. While these conversations can sometimes feel challenging, they are essential in shaping and guiding the young men and women we hope to see flourish in the years ahead.

Julie McDowell
Dean of Students

For all photos, please see the gallery below

Creative Industries

International

International News


Term Two has begun with a flurry of activity in the International Department. We are delighted to welcome four new international students to our school community and have already seen the beginnings of meaningful friendships and rich cultural exchange.

We also had the pleasure of hosting a local agent alongside delegates from Eimei Frontier Junior and High School in Japan. Their visit included a tour of our campus and discussions about future opportunities. Eimei Frontier is exploring plans to bring students to Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School from 2028 and beyond, providing them with the opportunity to experience our approach to education, immerse themselves in school life, and connect with our staff and students.

In the coming weeks, we will share details about an upcoming homestay hosting opportunity with one of our valued sister schools in Japan. We look forward to inviting members of our community to be part of this rewarding cultural experience.

Rebecca Wilson
Manager - International Development

Sport

Sport News

You all should have received a pre-event Athletics email today, for the serious/competitive athletes - sign-ups open Monday!

Week 3 Events

4-5 May

CIS Secondary Swimming & Diving Championships

5 May

Touch Football NSW Touch Association 7/8 + 9/10 All Schools
Futsal Northern Rivers School Title 10/12 Boys & 12 Girls
Netball Titans Secondary Carnival

6 May

Basketball NSW U16 School Tournament
Futsal Northern Rivers School Title 14yrs Boys

7 May

CIS Secondary Girls 15&U and 19&U Netball Championships
Futsal Northern Rivers School Title 16/19 Boys

8 May

Futsal Northern Rivers School Title 14/15/16/19 Girls
AFLQ Schools Cup Youth High School (Yr 9-10)
NCIS Cross Country Championships

For all Sports news, please expand the article.

Football

Our Open Girls Football team flew to Sydney last week for their Round 3 CIS Football K/O clash Vs Roseville College. The girls put on a Football exhibition in the first half, hitting halftime with a 4 nil lead.

Winning the match was never in doubt, but the girls didn’t come out swinging with the same gusto in the second half, and let Roseville build some momentum. We also received a soft red card, with one of our defenders accidentally clipping a player as she made her way into the box for a shooting opportunity. Therefore, we played around 15 minutes with 10 players.

The end score flattered Roseville to be fair - 5:3 win to Lindisfarne.

So out of 52 statewide Combined Independent Schools - our Lindisfarne Open girls are through to the Conference Finals now in Group D - so QUARTER FINALS stage, the last 8 teams standing. Tournament heavyweights Pymble Ladies College from Sydney will have to travel to Lindisfarne, and deal with our parochial homeground support. Rest assured, our girls will give them plenty. I would suggest, both teams will be very evenly matched.

We will let you all know as early as possible when this fixture is. It would be fantastic to have that hill filled with respectful but parochial Lindisfarnian homeground support.

Spotlight on Koa Stotz

Koa competed at the Swimming Australia National Age Championships, an 8-day event during the school holidays in Southport. He had a really great meet, winning four gold medals in the 15-year-old boys 50m and 100m Freestyle, and 50m and 100m Breaststroke, and also broke the Australian record in the 50m Breaststroke.

Follow this link to the Swimming Australia Instagram post about his record.

As a result, he’s been selected to represent Australia at the Oceania Championships in Suva, Fiji, this May, which is really exciting.

Spotlight on Daniel Challis

A massive shout-out to Daniel Challis, who recently headed to the National Junior Athletics Championships to represent Queensland.

In his biggest competition yet, Daniel smashed out a throw of 45.42m, placing 14th! It was an incredible debut on the national stage, even holding a top-10 spot for part of the event.

Daniel described the trip as an "amazing experience." We can’t wait to see what’s next!


Damien Clucas
Head of Sports and Activities

Rugby News

QLD REDS v FIJI DRUA SUPER RUGBY GAME

We sent out an expression of interest for the QLD Reds v Fijian Drua Super Rugby game on 29th May (we will bus up from the school and students will have access to the playing field after the game). If interested in attending this Super Rugby game with the school, please register on the form HERE ASAP which has more details about the excursion.

TERM 2 UPDATE

As we start term 2 and with the amount of change in fixture dates we have had recently, please take some time to revise the Lindisfarne Rugby Key Dates 2026 (link HERE). This is a live document and as a reminder you can always check this in the Teams app. Please go through these dates carefully and note any changes for your respective schedules, specifically for term 2.

We also had the following items of interest:

  • At this stage, the Len Diett competition / games for U14/16/18 boys are in the process of being rescheduled and we are working with other NSW schools like Woodlawn to find suitable dates.

  • We have been able to add a 1st XV fixture vs AB Paterson on the 5th May 1540 kick-off. Parents and supporters are welcome/encouraged to attend and hopefully, we will have some new small grandstand seating on the top oval in place for this game.
    • On the other hand, unfortunately we have had to cancel the 1st XV fixture v Emmanuel on 5th June with the amount of students out with AICES trials and FNC representation at the NSW Country tournament on that Friday

  • The 2026 Daly Norton Knight Cup, which our U12s won in 2024, will be run on 11 June and has been added to our Key Dates. There is a clash with a NSW Rugby FNC tournament but we will work through.

  • We are working on a post match / Fiji Tour farewell function at Salt Bar after the Mill Hill U16 / 1st XV fixture on the last day of Term 2. All rugby students and parents will be welcome to attend this function and we will pass on more details asap.

For all Rugby news, please expand the article. 

RECENT GAMES

APS RD3

U14

The U14 rugby team made the trip to Coomera Anglican College for a challenging fixture, putting in a courageous performance in difficult, wet conditions. Despite a valiant effort, the boys fell just short, finishing the match a try behind.

Backing up after a tough Ballymore Cup campaign, the team carried a number of injuries and plenty of sore bodies into the contest. However, this did not deter their effort or commitment. The first half proved a battle of resilience, with both sides working hard in the rain.

The second half saw a determined response, with the boys lifting their intensity and showing great character to fight their way back into the match. Their persistence and teamwork allowed them to close the gap to within a single try, highlighting the group’s refusal to give in.

While the result didn’t fall their way, the performance was full of grit and determination. The effort shown, particularly in the second half, is something the team can be proud of as they continue to build through the season.

U13

Tight game against All Saints. Final Score: All Saints 12, Lindisfarne 5.

Many of the young new players are starting to understand more of the game. We competed well at the breakdown and defended most of the time strongly. We missed a couple of crucial tackles, which led to the All Saints tries. We need to work on our pod runners getting over the gain line and recycling the ball quickly for the next phase. We will need to continue to work on our body height in contact. The coaches could not fault the players’ commitment, and we will look to maintain this in the upcoming games.

KEY DATES

Please see upcoming key dates for our rugby program below. You can find the full list of key dates HERE.



Tuesday, 5 May

1st XV v AB Paterson at Lindisfarne

Wednesday, 6 May

NSW Rugby Len Diett RD1 (Boys XV: U14, U16, U18) *NO Y11

APS Girls 7s RD2 (Girls 7s: U14, U16) at Trinity Lutheran *NO Y11

Friday, 8 May

APS Rugby RD5 (Boys XV: U13, U14, 1st XV v Kings at Kings)

Wednesday, 13 May

CIS Secondary Girls 7s Trials

Wednesday, 13 May

AICES Representative Secondary Boys XV Trials (U16, U18)



OTHER ITEMS

Lindisfarne Rugby Game Footage

We will endeavour to record as many matches as possible for the 2026 rugby season, with preference given to U18 boys and girls. These games will be added to the below list:

Term 1


Salt Bar Sponsorship

We are extremely proud to have the Salt Bar as sponsors of the 2026 Lindisfarne Rugby Program.

As part of this sponsorship, Salt Bar has generously provided all members of the Lindisfarne rugby community (e.g., parents, supporters, friends) with a 10% discount on food and drinks.

You can use this discount anytime you are at the Salt Bar and to access this discount:

  1. Download The Pass app via the App store or Google Play

  2. Go to More > Promo Code and enter the code LINDISFARNE

  3. Make sure to use The Pass app when ordering food and drink at the Salt Bar


Player of the Day

As part of our sponsorship with the Salt Bar, we are very lucky that all our Players of the Day will receive a $25 voucher to spend on food and drink at Salt Bar.

List of Players of the Day

Term 1 List HERE

Term 2


U14

Coomera Anglican - APS 3

Xavier Cameron

U13

All Saints - APS 3

Harry Williams



Gold Coast South Rehab Sponsorship

The Lindisfarne Rugby Program is very fortunate to have Gold Coast South Rehab as a sponsor in 2026.

Gold Coast South Rehab is one of the leading physiotherapy clinics on the Gold Coast. With private treatment rooms, a fully equipped rehabilitation gym, and a multi-disciplinary team with physiotherapy, exercise physiology, massage therapy, podiatry, and nutritionist services, Gold Coast South Rehab has the perfect combination to support growing adolescent student athletes.

Gold Coast South Rehab is headed up by Mr Cameron Lillicrap, who brings extensive rugby knowledge and professional experience to Lindisfarne's rugby program. A former Queensland Reds and Wallaby player, Cameron represented Australia with distinction during his playing career which included two Rugby World Cups. Following his playing retirement, Cameron continued his involvement in elite rugby as a team physiotherapist for the Queensland Reds for 13 years and for Australian Wallabies from1997 to 2007, providing expert support at the highest level of the sport including another two Rugby World Cups. At Lindisfarne, Cameron not only provides expert physiotherapy support to the rugby program, he also brings extensive technical knowledge as a coach for our 1st XV forwards. Specializing in the technical aspects of forwards play, he has served as scrum coach for both the Queensland Reds and the Australian Wallabies. He has also coached at Souths Rugby, University of Queensland Rugby, Brisbane Grammar School, and most recently Toowoomba Grammar School. His broad experience across grassroots, schoolboy, and professional rugby ensures Lindisfarne students benefit from expert guidance in both skill development and game strategy.

Assisting Mr Lillicrap service the school is Mr Zach Allen, who is a dual-qualified physiotherapist and exercise physiologist with extensive experience in musculoskeletal and neurological rehabilitation, athletic performance, and clinical Pilates. He holds a Master of Physiotherapy (USYD) and a Bachelor of Exercise Physiology (Hons, UQ). Zach has worked with a diverse range of clients—from elite athletes to the general public—through roles with the Sydney Swans, Central Performance, and Mt Gravatt Vultures AFC. You can find out more about the team of staff at Gold Coast South Rehab HERE.

As part of the Lindisfarne sponsorship, Gold Coast South Rehab will provide Lindisfarne rugby players and school rugby community with discounted physiotherapy consultations ($90 fee for both initial ($140) and follow up ($110) consultations) at their practice in Coolangatta. They will also assist with:

  • Physiotherapy support and strapping during home and away games

  • Physiotherapy support for major tournaments (e.g., Ballymore Cup and QLD All Schools) at tournament locations.

If you need physiotherapy or have any injuries, please contact Gold Coast South Rehab on (07) 56381457 or you can also book online at their website HERE.

Stack Team APP

The Stack Team app will be our Rugby Union program’s main form of communication for all our squads, with exception of U12 boys.

Parents and students who have parental permission for smartphones should download the app and join the Lindisfarne Rugby Program in the app.

To download the Stack team app, use the following links:

● iOS: https://www.teamapp.com/ios-ap...

● Android: https://www.teamapp.com/androi...

Once downloaded, please search for 'Lindisfarne Rugby Program' and request to join.

2026 Training Schedule and Notes

Please take note of the 2026 training schedule below. Rugby union is a team sport and we need as many of our players to be in attendance week in and week out to grow the Lindisfarne rugby program. Please note we will NOT be sending reminders for these training sessions (all players and families should assume training will ALWAYS BE ON), however we will let you all know with as much time as possible if we need to cancel a session due to weather or other factors.

Students should be in proper training attire (NOT school sports uniform) with mouthguard, boots and any other equipment they play with for every training session. This requirement also includes integrated school sport on Thursday i.e., students should wear our rugby training top or similar training top and not the school sport polo at this time. Alongside this, students should have a towel and spare school uniform to change into in case there is wet weather.

Outside of rugby training times, students should be in the correct uniform, which includes wearing the school sport polo on Thursday in P1-2 and P5-6 and in PE lessons and not rugby training tops.

Monday

Strength and Conditioning (OPEN GIRLS)

  • Time: 14.25 - 15.20pm (P6)

  • Location: School Gym

Contact and Individual Skills Training (ALL BOYS AND GIRLS SQUADS EXCEPT U12 BOYS)

  • Time: 15.30-16.45pm

  • Location: School Top Oval

Tuesday

Strength and Conditioning (Open Boys)

  • Time: 14.25 - 15.20pm P6)

  • Location: School Gym

Position Specific (e.g., Tight Five, Inside Backs) Training (Open Boys)

  • Time: 15.30-16.45pm

  • Location: School Top Oval

Thursday

Team Session (ALL BOYS AND GIRLS SQUADS EXCEPT U12 BOYS)

  • Time: 10.55am - 12.45pm (School Sport)

  • Location: School Top Oval

Friday

Team Session (U12)

  • Time: 11.50- 13.40pm (School Sport)

  • Location: School Top Oval




More Information
If you have any questions about the above, please do not hesitate to contact Dr. Coyne (jcoyne@lindiisfarne.nsw.edu.au).

Dr Jospeh Coyne
Director of High Performance Athlete & Sports Development

CIS AFL Trials

A big congratulations to Obe Anchariya, Xavier Mundy, Eddy Brewster, River Cooper-Clissold, Harvey Johnstone, Archer Groth and Ben Dickens who headed down to Sydney on Wednesday for the CIS AFL Trials at Blacktown Sporting Complex.

The day was a massive challenge, with roughly 160 players narrowed down to a final trial match of 36. From there, a final squad of 21 was selected to represent CIS.

Our boys put in a fantastic effort against some very tough competition:

  • Obe, Eddy and Harvey were selected for the final trial match.

  • Huge congratulations to Harvey and Obe who made the final CIS team! They will represent NSWCIS at the NSW All Schools Championships in Albury in June. Well done to all the boys for their hard work and sportsmanship. You did Lindisfarne proud! We also want to say an enormous thank you to the parents and families for making the trip to Sydney and providing such great support.


Angela Dickens
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To express interest, please refer to the Business Directory Expression of Interest form HERE.

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