2023 Term 2 Week 9 23 June 2023

Dear Parents and Guardians,

I want to thank all of our community for their support, as we close out the first semester of learning for 2023. 

On Thursday we celebrated our Years 7 to 12 Athletics Carnival at Kingscliff, as we competed in Athletics for the first time as a school with six houses. It was wonderful to see some many students in St Margaret (teal) and St Hilda (sky blue) as students took to the track and threw themselves into the many field events.

Today, it was our younger students from Kindergarten to Year 6 who had their time to compete and have fun. As our Year 12 students completed their last major House sports event yesterday, it was wonderful to see our Kindy students competing in their first major Athletics Carnival. I am not sure who had bigger smiles, the students, or the many parents who attended today.

Our principal, Mr Marquardt departed on Thursday morning, with a number of very keen staff and cricketers on our first international sporting tour. Our cricketers will play six matches, as they enjoy some time in the English summer, playing against schools and long-established local cricket clubs as part of their tour. Our whole community wishes the team well. We know they will play with pride and will show respect for their opponents and their hosts, just as we do when we are the host side for international visiting teams.

The Semester 1 reports for Kindergarten to Year 10 students are now available on SEQTA Engage. Please take the time to review the information about your child’s progress during the semester.

I hope that each and every student finds some time to rest and recover from what has been a very busy first two terms of learning. Have a wonderful break and we will see you re-energised for Term 3. 

Charlotte Lush
Deputy Principal

Dear Students, Staff, Parents and Guardians,

A Heartfelt Appreciation

A heartfelt appreciation for all the work everyone has done this Semester 1. It’s been heartening and inspiring to see our students grow and flourish in all aspects of their learning at school. A school like Lindisfarne can only function very well because so many people care and are dedicated to its cause. Thank you for the part you play in making our ‘beloved community’ function efficiently. Please enjoy this holiday time for rest and relaxation and for connection with others and the natural world. I would also like to thank all those who supported our winter appeal for those experiencing homelessness and hardship in our community. May the Lord bless and reward you as only He can.

NAIDOC Week (2-9 July 2023)

NAIDOC Week is an exciting time in our national calendar when we celebrate the rich culture, art, history and achievements of our First Nations peoples. Because it usually takes place during the school holidays we will be celebrating our School's NAIDOC Week in week 2 of Term 3. However, there are local events below that we can participate in during the holidays. Thanks for your support.

Refugee Week (18-24 June 2023): ‘Finding Freedom’

National Refugee Week raises awareness about the plight of millions of refugees around the world and calls on us to take action, in whatever way we can, to welcome, integrate and support those who come to our country seeking refuge. I would like you to join me, if you can, in saying this prayer for refugees written by John Birch:

Grant safe passage, Lord
To all those fleeing conflict,
Warfare and persecution,
And for whom the perils
Of an overcrowded boat
In dangerous waters
Is a risk worth taking
Compared to the life
They have left behind.
Bring peace, Lord,
Where there is conflict,
Sow love where there is hate,
And begin within our hearts,
That the love we display
Might make a difference
In this increasingly fragile world.
Through Jesus Christ alone,
The Prince of Peace, we pray, Amen.

I wish you a restful weekend and a safe, happy and reinvigorating holiday.

The Reverend Constantine Osuchukwu
Chaplain

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and particularly Generative Artificial Intelligence technologies have emerged as perhaps the most significant technological advances of our time. While AI has been a latent presence in our lives for some time, since the beginning of this year, we have seen an incredible proliferation of AI platforms publicly available online. 

As the wider world continues to grapple with the opportunities and challenges this presents, the education community has displayed a range of reactions to the technology. At Lindisfarne, we have engaged in broad consultation and reviewed the research to determine how this revolutionary technology will be treated at our school. The ‘AI in Teaching and Learning at Lindisfarne’ Guidelines (the Guidelines) have been developed as a first draft response for our community, addressing directly the use of AI in teaching and learning contexts. The Guidelines will be shared alongside existing academic procedures through SEQTA and in presentations to students to occur early in Term 3.  Key elements from the document are provided here:

Philosophical Position on the Use of AI at Lindisfarne 

Safe, ethical and appropriate use of AI is encouraged at Lindisfarne. 

It is the responsibility of each Lindisfarne student to show the development of their thinking. This will mean that, on request, any content produced should be given context, with evidence, outlining how drafts or ideas were formed, grown, iterated and refined to realise a final piece of work. 

Students should be able to demonstrate their learning and the iterative process leading to the development of original work. This could include being asked to respond to or provide evidence to questions such as: 

1. Explain to me how you came up with this idea?
2. What were you trying to address in this paragraph/section?
3. You haven’t mentioned this concept/topic, why?
4. I can see your solution here, how did you get to this? 
5. Explain the working out to me.
6. Can you define this word?
7. Can you explain to me how this links to the unit / module?

Where students cannot satisfactorily demonstrate that work is theirs, plagiarism is assumed. 

Academic Attribution

Students must reference their use of AI in any material produced. Where material has not been referenced or is presented as original work, it will be treated under existing school protocols for plagiarism and malpractice. Unreferenced or unapproved AI content will be treated as plagiarism. 

Appropriate and Inappropriate Use

The School's position is that AI presents as an incredible opportunity for learning. Used correctly, AI can be an incredible support to the teaching and learning process. Examples of appropriate use may include:

• Using AI to provide additional feedback; 
• Producing model responses for discussion in class, with teacher and peers;
• Synthesising information, could include using AI to narrow online searches;
• Getting support to integrate key terminology; and
• Providing editing support for extended writing (eg. reducing word count).

Examples of AI misuse may include, but is not limited to, the following: 

• Copying or paraphrasing sections of AI-generated content so that the work is no longer the student’s own;
• Copying or paraphrasing whole responses of AI-generated content;
• Using AI to complete parts of the assessment so that the work does not reflect the student’s own work, analysis, evaluation or calculations; 
• Failing to acknowledge use of AI tools when they have been used as a source of information; 
• Incomplete or poor acknowledgement of AI tools; and/or 
• Submitting work with intentionally incomplete or misleading references or bibliographies.

Students should feel comfortable talking about AI and its potential for use in their learning. Where in doubt, students should discuss its use with their teacher, Director of Faculty or can consult directly with the Dean of Studies or Head - Professional Practice. 

AI, ChatGPT and Education Roundtable - June 1st - Southern Cross University

Earlier this month, Lindisfarne was excited to host the ‘AI, ChatGPT and Education’ roundtable event for educators at Southern Cross University. This event demonstrated our work as leaders in the education community, particularly in response to teaching and learning innovations through opportunities such as AI. Those in attendance were treated to a practical discussion about the use of AI in school contexts and gained a particular appreciation for the technology and issues of ethics and academic integrity. Speakers at the event included: 

• Mr Mike Abecina, Data Scientist, McCrindle
• Mr Michael Tremeer, Engineering Manager - Data and Machine Learning at Valorem Networks, Queensland AI Organiser 
• Prof. Donna Pendergast, Griffith University 
• Ass. Prof. Kate Thompson, Queensland University of Technology 
• Prof. Andrew Rose, Southern Cross University
• Mr Ben Roche, Vice President Engagement, Southern Cross University 
• Mr Geoff Lancaster, Principal, St Lukes Grammar  
• Mr Matthew Esterman, Director Innovation and Partnerships, Our Lady of Mercy Parramatta

To see some photos from the day, please click below.

Kane Bradford
Head-Professional Practice, Innovation & Partnerships

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What an amazing final week we’ve had at the Junior School! The Twilight Concert was yet another amazing showcase of the talent and efforts of our students. It’s truly impressive to see such poise and performance prowess in such young performers. Well done to all involved.

We also celebrated the Winter Solstice with some incredible activities and lessons highlighting the importance of the solstice and the seasons, especially to First Nations people. With lessons and activities including Indigenous Art, Storytelling and Culture, as well as Damper and Tea making, those students involved shared a wonderfully fun and meaningful learning experience. Thanks to all of the teachers and helpers involved in making this such a positive part of this final week of term.

Today, wrapped up our semester with another outstanding Athletics Carnival. From the raging cuteness of the Kindy 100m race to the hyper-competitiveness of the older student events, it was great to see such involvement and engagement from so many students. It’s always great to see so many parents, grandparents and special friends joining us to share in the fun and competition of our carnivals too. Once again, well done to all involved in making it such a successful day.

As we reach the end of another enriching semester, we would like to take a moment to celebrate the incredible progress and achievements of our students. It has been a semester filled with growth, learning, and countless memorable experiences. We are immensely proud of each and every one of our students for their hard work and dedication throughout these past few months.

At Lindisfarne Junior School, we firmly believe that learning is a continuous journey, and report cards play an essential role in that process. They provide us with a comprehensive overview of your child's progress, highlighting areas of strength and areas where further attention may be beneficial. By viewing the report card as a roadmap for growth, we can work together to support your child's ongoing educational journey.

We encourage you to sit down with your child and celebrate their achievements, no matter how big or small. Praise their efforts, acknowledge their successes, and discuss areas where they may wish to focus and improve. Remember, the report card is not merely a snapshot of their current abilities but a springboard for future growth.

I would also like to extend our sincere gratitude to all our families for their unwavering support throughout the semester. Your involvement, encouragement, and partnership have been invaluable in creating a nurturing and inspiring learning environment for our students.

Lastly, it’d be great if families could take some time over the break to update end-of-day arrangements and ensure all relevant details (medical, address, contacts, etc) are up to date. Making sure these matters are attended to will ensure smooth operations at peak busyness times and assist our fantastic office staff in their endeavours to help our students and families. 

Finally (really this time), we wish you all a restful and joyful break. May it be filled with laughter, relaxation, and quality time with your loved ones. We look forward to welcoming our students back next semester, ready to embark on new educational adventures together.

Jeremy Godden
Head of Junior School

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Stage 3 Presenting in Action 

What a term it has been in Stage 3. As we head into the three week break we would like to congratulate all of our students on their effort, growth and tenacity. 

It has been a hive of activity in classrooms as students have worked collaboratively to produce work and reflect on learning that represents critical thinking and project based learning. 

Year 5 English Shark Tank 

As part of our culminating activity for our “Make You Believe” Persuasive Writing Unit,  the students worked in small groups to complete a “Shark Tank” style pitch for their teacher and class. Students were asked to think about and create a solution to a problem in society. What creative thinkers we have! Inventions such as “Discovery Packs”, to keep outdoor activities safe, “The Sibling Separator”, a screen to create space on those long car adventures and “The Squishy Stopper”, to protect those car doors from being damaged in car parks, made us realise that there are budding inventors and creators in us all! Students accessed platforms such as Clips, Notability, Slides, Canva and Notability to ‘pitch’ their product to teachers and students. Considerations had to be made in regards to materials, target audiences, functionality and desirability. There are very exciting times ahead for our Year 5 Shark Tank entrepreneurs!

Amber Jarvis 
Year 5 Coordinator

DiscoverED - Walk In My Shoes

In the Stage 3 DiscoverEd Walk In My Shoes project we explored what it meant to walk in someone else's shoes. Drawing on qualities such as compassion, understanding, empathy and awareness. Students then created presentations that reflect on how it feels to wear someone else’s shoes. They reflected on the life and experiences of the person who wore the shoes. Our creative thinkers were encouraged to reflect on the life they might have led, their connections with those around them, what they might have experienced and the discoveries they might have demonstrated throughout their life.  What a fabulous representation of inquiry-based learning was presented. The students explored the world of AI and it was extremely difficult to select the human V AI product, they explored Family Trees and what it looked like to be an “11-year-old" across many generations, and cultures and unpacked what an ideal classroom would look like in 2023 and beyond! The DiscoverEd program really resonated with our critical thinkers, problem solvers and future leaders of our modern world!

Amber Jarvis and Laurelle Gilmour
Year 5 Coordinator and Teacher respectively

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At Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School, we are committed to fostering a deeper understanding of our core values: compassion, wisdom, and respect. These qualities form the foundation of our school's ethos, shaping our commitment to creating an environment conducive to not only academic success but also nurturing an empathetic, wise, and respectful student body.

Regrettably, at a recent school presentation for boys in Years 9 and 10, an incident underscored this work's importance. A small group of students engaged in disrespectful behaviour, in this instance, wolf-whistling at certain images displayed on the screen. This episode, though it involved only a handful of individuals, is a sobering reminder of the necessity of the work.

This kind of behaviour is wholly unacceptable. It disrupts the learning environment and, more significantly, undermines the atmosphere of respect and dignity that we strive to maintain and build upon in our school community. We emphasise that such conduct is inconsistent with our school's values and societal standards and mores.

In response to this incident, we undertook immediate steps to address the behaviour. However, this work goes beyond reacting to individual incidents. Our school is committed to promoting these vital qualities of compassion, wisdom, and respect on a daily basis. Through lessons, assemblies, chapel services, pastoral care sessions, and building positive student/teacher connections, we aim to integrate these values into every aspect of students' school lives. This includes ensuring they understand the meaning of respect in all its forms.

Over the holidays, I ask parents and guardians to continue discussing the implications of disrespectful behaviour with their children. Talk about the importance of compassion, of understanding others' feelings and perspectives. Reinforce the concept of wisdom, of learning from experiences and applying that knowledge to foster personal growth and ethical decisions. Stress the need for respect, for it creates the foundation for positive and productive interactions both in and out of school.

This is a community effort, and the more consistent the message that our young people receive, the more powerfully it will resonate. Thank you for your ongoing support and commitment to our school and for working with us to make these values a reality for our students.

Finally, I would like to take this opportunity to wish all families a safe and restorative holiday.

Kate Cornell
Head of Senior School

Lindisfarne’s inaugural Shakespeare Under the Stars. The Players announce the casting of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, to be performed September 1 and 2, 2023 at the Mahers Lane campus. 

Here is our cast list and a pic of our very first ‘Table read’. We also reveal to you a glimpse of our fabulous set!

As the Winter sun sets into the first days of September, come dressed in your cosey woollies, grab family, and snuggly picnic blankets, pillows and friends; pack your wine and cheese picnic basket and venture into our theatrical forest on the outskirts of Athens for this 2023 version of Shakespeare's famous rom-com, where love and theatre and fairy dust spend a frantic, desperate and hilarious 90 minutes of mistaken identity! 

Ah… What fools these mortals be.

Student Cast:

• Peter Quince - Xan Quirk
• Francis Flute - Sam Bell
• Robyn Starveling - Bethani Broad
• Snout - Isabella Moody
• Snug - Tahlia D’Amici
• Nick Bottom - James Warner
• Hermia - Chloe Latham
• Helena - Charli Cameron
• Lysander - Tyler Sim
• Demetrius - Noah Phelps
• Oberon - Connor Otto
• Titania - Ella Mitchell
• Robin Goodfellow (a Puck) - Naira Kraus

Congratulations!

Tickets will be available via TRYBOOKING in Term 3.

Katy Otto
English Teacher

Year 9 English classes have spent this term undertaking a close study of a fiction text. Whilst the majority of the term has been devoted to looking critically at the way the text has been composed and writing analytical responses, the last few weeks of instruction have focused on transforming the text. 

One class, 9D, has rewritten scenes of the novel from different perspectives, has changed the outcome of certain incidents and has also been given issues from the novel to formally debate. They also investigated the structure of news reports and crafted their own article on the murder of Curley’s wife in John Steinbeck’s classic novel ‘Of Mice and Men’. An example of what students produced is provided below.

Next term, Year 9 will be undertaking a close exploration of Australian drama texts. Classes will either examine ‘The Secret River’ or ‘The Shoe-Horn Sonata’.

Suellen Walker
English Coordinator

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Email: swalker@lindisfarne.nsw.edu.au

The Junior B teams had five preliminary rounds, three were prepared debates and the last two debates were short preparation. Each team has had some successes this season and it was fantastic that all three of our Junior B teams ended with a victory. 

LAG 1B. Mrs Eldridge’s team (pictured below) are congratulated for successfully defeating Palm Beach-Currumbin High. 

LAG2B. Mrs Dee’s team (pictured below) capably argued against the contention: It is always best to follow the rules. They are commended for their victory in all five of their debates. We expect that they will progress to the final level of this competition. 

LAG3B. Mr Prestage’s team (shown below) arrived at their last debating venue only to be advised shortly afterward that their opposition had submitted a late forfeit. Whilst our LAG3B team achieved a victory, it was disappointing that they did not have this last debating opportunity.

Suellen Walker
English Coordinator

Exciting Scholarship Announcement!

James Warner, a dedicated student from Year 11 at Lindisfarne has been awarded a Premier's Anzac Memorial Scholarship for a two-week historical study tour to Singapore and Darwin. The scholarship is a fully funded position on a prestigious study tour accompanied by a military historian, including meals, activities, travel, accommodation, and uniform.

Twenty students hailing from schools across NSW, were awarded the opportunity to participate in this tour which will be an invaluable experience as they visit important historical sites. Over 230 students from 161 NSW high schools applied for the scholarship and there was an even distribution of metro and regional schools, with both government and non-government schools represented. Applicants submitted a personal essay, a marked history assignment and a letter of recommendation from their school. The 20 successful students will further develop their knowledge and understanding of the history of Australians at war as they visit important places associated with Australia’s military history.

The tour will run from 22 September to 4 October 2023 and will be accompanied by a military historian to teach students about our nation’s military past and help them understand the importance of commemoration. More information about the Premier’s Anzac Memorial Scholarship is available here.

Year 12 History Coffs Harbour Study Day

Year 12 students of Ancient History, Modern History and History Extension travelled to a HSC History Study Day on Friday, 16 June at Coffs Harbour Senior College Campus. The excursion was conducted by NSW History Teachers Association and complemented four syllabus units during a day of one hour lectures. Students were guided by HSC markers and textbook writers to learn how to effectively create revision notes, analyse source materials and how best approach examination questions to gain maximum results from the marking process. There was unanimous feedback as to the value of the day and how helpful it was to all who attended. Thank you to Mr Gazal, Mrs Eldridge and Ms McCue who accompanied the students with me to share in this valuable, regional opportunity. 

Mrs J Makepeace
Teacher

Tanabata is approaching and students in Years 6, 7 and 8 Japanese have been preparing! This Japanese festival is celebrated on the 7th day of the 7th month and has its origins in a Chinese myth. Two ‘star-crossed’ lovers are said to meet, for only one night a year, from across opposite sides of the Milky Way. Orihime (the weaver star Vega) and Hikoboshi (the cowherd star Altair) were said to be so in love that they were distracted from their important daily tasks. They were therefore banished to opposite sides of the Milky Way (amanogawa), only permitted to meet on the 7th of the 7th each year. The story can be viewed here:July 7th Is Tanabata In Japan!

In celebration of Orihime and Hikoboshi’s annual reunification, Japanese people gather to sing, dance, eat and make wishes by writing on colourful strips of paper and tying these tanzaku to bamboo branches or other fixtures. Popular wishes include marriage, health, happiness, passing exams, improvement in skills playing an instrument or sport, and of course world peace! Writing down wishes,Tanabata festival part 2 ＃95

Our students have made their own tanzaku wishes and placed them on tankaku trees. They were very keen to learn how to express their wishes in Japanese and to contribute to this reflective process. 

Look to the stars on July 7th, think of Orihime and Hikoboshi and make your own wish!

ゴデン先生
Mrs Godden
Teacher

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Students in the Year 11 Drama class performed their class play Queens, by Kristen Doherty, at the Citadel on Wednesday and Thursday last week. 

Audiences were taken on a journey to Purgatory where Henry VIII was forced to relive the horrors that he inflicted upon his six wives. The stage setting saw the audience in the round, being part of the show with the actors. Costuming, lighting, and a soundtrack of female vocalists added to the atmosphere of what was a polished and sophisticated performance. 

Year 11 students are to be congratulated on their wonderful efforts, taking this play from the page to the stage in just eight weeks. 

Loretta Visser
Drama Teacher

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Last week over 100 students from Kindergarten to Year 10 participated in the Speech and Drama sections held at the Tweed Civic Centre. They competed in poetry, prose, drama, and mime sections. We want to congratulate all students for their hard work learning and polishing their pieces to such a high standard. Many of our students were awarded medals for their entertaining performances in solo, paired and group sections. 

Special mention to the following students who received Major Awards. 

6 Years Encouragement Award - Kasper Morrison 
7 Years Championship Runner-Up - William Manwarring
8 Years Encouragement Award - Audrey Stone
9 years Championship Winner - Zoe Fox 
9 Years Championship  Runner-Up - Heidi Miklos
10 years Championship Winner - Chloe Manwarring
10 Years Championship  Runner-Up - Amelia Haubek
10 Years Encouragement Award - Harper Reid
11 Years Encouragement Award - Mikiyo Walsh
12 Years Championship Winner - Sienna Williamson
13 Years Championship Winner - Anna Haubek 
13 Years Championship  Runner-Up - Madeline Neumann

Thank you, parents and caregivers, for your invaluable assistance in helping the children practice their lines, prepare their costumes and ensuring their attendance at this amazing performance opportunity.

Kim Shepherd, Holly Gramsch, Hannah Roberts and Jacki Simmons
Speech and Drama Teachers

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On Wednesday 26 July, we will be featuring our Year 5-12 Dance students in an evening showcase performance at 6.00pm in Ngahriyah. Prepare to be dazzled by the exceptional talent and infectious energy of our dance students.

The showcase will celebrate the artistry and dedication of our performers. It will feature performances and original compositions from Year 11 and 12 HSC Dance students. The Year 12 works will be presented in two weeks for external NESA markers when they undertake the performance aspect of the HSC course. If you are thinking about selecting Dance as an elective in Year 9 or Year 11 in 2024 this would be a great opportunity to truly see the types of performances that are undertaken in curriculum Dance classes.

Also witness the culmination of months of hard work and artistic expression as our three eisteddfod groups take the stage.

This concert is a highlight in the Performing Arts calendar, don't miss this extraordinary display of talent and passion at our Dance Showcase!

Friends of the Arts (FOTA) will be supporting this wonderful event. Pre-show drinks and snacks will be available to purchase from 5.00pm. 

Please join us for this special dance event and register your attendance at
Dance Showcase.

Amber Phillips
Dance teacher

Year 9 Photography and Digital Media students have recently completed their Fundamentals of Photography unit. They have learnt to manually operate a digital single lens reflex camera, explored the exposure triangle through practical activities, and created their own website gallery of their work. Students are currently learning more about composition and post processing in Adobe Lightroom.

Our first featured photographer is new to our school in 2023. Grace Martin is an outstanding young photographer who has a great eye for composition and colour. You can view Grace’s progressing portfolio at this link: Grace’s Photography Folio

Bronwyn Dann
Photography and Digital Media Teacher

Year Group: Year 7
Dates: 3 December – 9 December

I am very excited to offer Year 7 students the opportunity to take part in a Round Square conference later this year. 

Whanganui Collegiate is hosting what will be a fabulous event focusing on service leadership. 

Tena Koutou Katoa, we look forward to welcoming you to Whanganui Collegiate School, New Zealand. The conference theme: ‘If you are called to lead – you are invited to serve.’ We will be highlighting the impact of service leadership for our future. The conference will provide opportunities for delegates to hear from leaders who have served their community, through guest speakers, baraza discussion groups, cultural visits, and leadership/service opportunities. Whanganui is located in the central north island, surrounded by rivers, sea, and volcanic mountains. Each have its own story and teachings, as depicted in the saying, Ko au te awa, ko te awa ko au – I am the river- and the river is me. This conference will undoubtedly provide delegates with an enriching and worthwhile experience that will further their understanding of leadership through service, and of New Zealand and her rich culture.

Some of the things to look forward to.

A range of guest speakers talking about leadership and their experience in service.
Waka Ama experience, the traditional canoe of the Pacific people, on our local river.
Cultural visit to our local Marae where leadership is taught in the traditional Māori way.
Service opportunities – beach clean-ups, tree planting, bush clearing.
Forums and baraza discussion groups.

Nuts and Bolts

The approximate cost of this fantastic opportunity is approximately $2500. The price includes the following:

• all meals throughout the duration of the conference
  
• all accommodation throughout the duration of the conference in boarding houses
• all transport throughout the duration of the conference
• all visits and activities throughout the duration of the conference

The price specified above does not include:

• travel insurance
• visas (if required)
  
• personal spending money (for souvenirs and extra drinks/snacks)
  
• personal equipment

Applications

Only six student places are available. Students who would like to attend are asked to complete the attached application form. Applications will go before a panel of staff including the Head of Middle School, Year 7 Coordinators, and Round Square coordinator. Those shortlisted will be asked to attend an interview with the Round Square coordinator.

Apply here.

Applications are due no later than Thursday, 20 July. Please return directly to Mr Lush or email mlush@lindisfarne.nsw.edu.au

Mike Lush
Round Square Coordinator

Over the past few weeks, a truly special guest has graced our Junior School. The Recycleman, a champion of recycling, has paid visits to our preschool, kindergarten, and Year 1 and 2 classes, enlightening us all on the ways we can become recycling superheroes. With a combination of interactive games, captivating picture books, and meaningful student interactions, the Recycleman effectively conveyed the message of why it is important to recycle and provided insights into what can be recycled. Seeing the students' enthusiastic engagement and genuine excitement while acquiring knowledge about recycling and their potential to contribute to a cleaner planet was truly inspiring.

Patrick Brabant
School Assistant - Sustainability

I am just jotting the briefest of brief sports reports - live from the Primary Athletics. Wishing you all the best over the holiday period, with the first half a year gone like a flash.

Athletics

As mentioned earlier, the Primary carnival is getting underway - whilst the Secondary Carnival went off without a hitch. We have had a team of staff at the oval from 5:30am getting set up. 

All results from the Athletics carnivals will be released in the holidays via email. Cherie Montford and Damien Clucas are on holidays and out of range until Monday 3, July. We will release the results, advancers, record breakers, etc. soon after returning to the office.

Football

Our Bill Turner girls, unfortunately, suffered a 0-1 defeat against Emmanuel Anglican College in their recent Bill Turner fixture. We only had one reserve with a few of our young guns sidelined through either injury or illness. Additionally, the match was played amidst a raucous and fervent home crowd, creating a challenging atmosphere.

AFL Queensland Schools Cup

On Monday 17, July - the Junior Girls and Boys teams travelled to the Ormeau to compete in the Junior Male & Female Metro South/Darling Downs Regional Finals. Both teams played 4 matches on the day consisting of two 10 minute halves.

The girls were in high spirits and worked exceptionally well as a team all day. They played Emmanuel College, St. Mary’s College (Ipswich), Carmel College and Marymount College. As a result, they finished second overall winning 3 of their 4 matches. They have now qualified for the next round to be played in Brisbane.

The boys had a mixed day finishing with 2 wins and 2 losses. They displayed a great commitment to each other and represented Lindisfarne with pride. They won their opening round by 5 goals against Springfield Central SHS and were off to a great start. Round 2 was a lot closer, losing to All Saints Anglican School by just 7 points. Another close loss to Carmel College in round 3 before bouncing back, showing great resilience to win their final game against Emmanuel College.

Congratulations to both teams!

Nathan Gilliland
AFL Coach

Touch Football

We had four teams compete at the NSWTA Touch Football event in Ballina on Wednesday. 
Our Year 7 and 8 girl teams should be congratulated on making the Grand Final, however, lost 0-1 against Ballina Coast State High School.

2023 Ocean & Earth Far North Coast High School Surfing Regional Titles

On 19 May a talented yet compact team of surfers travelled to Lennox Head to compete in the Far North Coast High School Regional Titles. The surfers braved the chilly conditions during the early morning start, but their spirits warmed when they discovered they would be riding the famed waves of Point Break.

In the tag team format, where two surfers shared a 20-minute heat across four divisions, all of the Lindisfarne competitors showcased their skills admirably. The results were as follows:

Junior Girls:
Lindisfarne (Ivy Andrews & Dahlia Alagich) - 2nd

Junior Boys:
Lindisfarne 1 (Lachlan Arghyros & Kade Martin) - 1st
Lindisfarne 2 (Mac Brindley & Bowie Robinson) - 3rd

Senior Girls:
Lindisfarne (Ava Arghyros & Eve Daniel) - 2nd

Senior Boys:
Lindisfarne (River Robinson & Tommy Horn) - 5th
The Junior Boys team will now be seeded into the Mark Richards Cup at the NSW State title to be held next month in the Illawarra District.

In the most exciting news, Lindisfarne emerged for the first time as the champion school over some stiff competition from numerous local high schools.

Damien Clucas
Head of Sports and Activities

RECENT GAMES

Open Girls 7s Somerset Friendly

Our Lindisfarne Open girls 7s travelled up to Somerset to play a friendly match versus the Somerset Open Girls.

Footage from the game can be found at this link HERE.

Len Diett Cup RD4 v St Johns Woodlawn College 

The Lindisfarne boys squads played in the rescheduled fourth round of the Len Diett Cup on Tuesday 20th June with our squads travelling down to St John’s College Woodlawn for games.

U13

No match report was available in time for newsletter.

U15

The U15s rugby team faced a formidable challenge against the physical and powerful St. John's side. Despite a valiant effort, the final score reflected a resounding 36-5 victory in favour of St. John's.

Noteworthy performances from Beau Treveton, who assumed the pivotal role of starting at 10, showcased exceptional leadership and game management. Treveton's strategic decision-making and playmaking abilities provided a glimmer of hope amidst the fierce opposition.

Clancy Halloran, Eddie Esgate, Albert Stainlay-Werrin, and Oscar Saines also provided great service in the forwards, demonstrating their resilience and determination. Their unwavering commitment to the team's success was evident through their hard carries and impressive defensive skills, limiting St. John's scoring opportunities.

1st XV 22-7

Our 1st XV started very slowly in this game, with Woodlawn scoring first through an intercept try and our boys struggling to mount any serious pressure with handling errors and a lack of ball security. We responded with a nicely worked try to Levi Dangerfield before halftime and went into the break 7-7. After halftime, our boys started to apply more pressure, through improved tactical kicking from Declan Brown and excellent lineout and maul work with Mason Duke and Will Sullivan being standouts in this area. From this pressure, both number 8 Jesse Bravington and halfback Flynn McCulloch managed to grab tries by burrowing over close to the line. The second half was capped with the final try to winger Kai O’Sullivan from a nice long ball from halfback Flynn McCulloch, who showed great vision in setting up this try. 

Although we had a number of key players in our 1st XV unavailable for this game, including our Captain Jesse Freier, all the boys who had to step up, played well. Special mention goes to Jack Kerridge who played one of his best games in the 1st XV jumper, running hard precise lines in the midfield and setting the tone for our defence with strong tackling.  

KEY DATES

Please see upcoming key dates for our boys’ and girls’ program below. You can find the full list of key dates HERE.

Boys 

Girls

UPCOMING FIXTURES

Bedford College (UK) 1st XV and U16

We will be hosting Bedford College, who have travelled from the UK with their 1st XV, 2nd XV and U16 squads, on Tuesday 18th July.  Kick-off time will be 1200 for U16 and 1300 for 1st XV.  Please note this is also the first Tuesday of term 3 week 1 and we will have a team run on the Monday 17th straight after school at 1530. Selections for these squads have been released this week and please make sure you are available for both training run and game.

OTHER ITEMS

1st XV Indigenous Jersey Official Unveiling

After the Reconciliation Walk on the 31st May, we were able to officially unveil our 1st XV indigenous jersey at our outdoor chapel. The jersey was designed by our First Nations Cultural Engagement Coordinator, Narelle Urquhart, who has also designed the indigenous playing strip for the Gold Coast Titans and Brisbane Bullets. 

The title of the jersey design is "Stronger Together" and it represents a shield pattern. This pattern speaks of unity between Indigenous and non-indigenous people and brings recognition to the strength and resilience that is needed to be unified. It also talks about our strong young men and the position they hold in these sporting spaces.

Gear Rugby Academy Holiday Camp

Please see below flyer for the Gear Rugby Academy School Holiday Camp at Bond University on the 27-28th June. This camp is being organised by one of rugby program coaches and ex-All Black, Rico Gear. It is also open for boys and girls aged 8 years and above and will be a great opportunity for all our students in the Lindisfarne rugby program. Players can register their attendance HERE. 

Training Notes

As we move into term 3 and more winter weather, it is worthwhile mentioning that we will let you know the evening prior if training is cancelled. However as rugby is played in the elements, we will train through any adverse weather as much as possible. Students should also be in proper training attire (NOT school sports uniform) with mouthguard, boots and any other equipment they play with for every session. This requirement also includes integrated school sport on Thursday.  Alongside this, students should have a towel and spare school uniform to change into in case there is wet weather.

Stack Team APP

The Stack Team app has been released to all students and parents and this app will be our Rugby Union program’s main form of communication for all our squads, with exception of U12 boys.

As a reminder, both parents and Boy’s U13, U15, 1st XVs and 7’s and Girl’s 7s students who have parental permission for smartphones will need to download the app and join the relevant squad in the app (e.g., 1st XV, U15 XV, U13 XV, Girls 7s).

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. 

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

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