2024 Term 3 Week 4 16 Aug 2024

Dear Lindisfarne Parents and Guardians,

As we navigate through an eventful Term 3, I appreciate your continued support and adaptability, especially during this wet weather, which has challenged our drop-off and pick-up routines. Your patience and cooperation have helped keep our operations smooth and our students safe as we continue through the building phase.

Last Friday evening, Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School was proudly represented at the Australian Education Awards in Sydney, where our school was named a finalist in several prestigious categories: Best Student Wellbeing Program, Best Professional Learning Program, and Primary Teacher of the Year (Non-Government).

We are delighted to share that Mrs Tracy Foyster, was honoured with the title of Primary Teacher of the Year (Non-Government). This recognition places her among the very best in the country, and we couldn't be more proud of her dedication, passion, and commitment to excellence in education and care for the students of Lindisfarne.

Lindisfarne has been recognised in multiple categories at the Educator Awards over the years, but this achievement is especially meaningful as we celebrate the outstanding work of a teacher who continues to make a profound impact on our school community.

Science Week was a resounding success across both campuses, filled with engaging activities that celebrated scientific inquiry and discovery. Our students participated in a variety of experiments and presentations that not only enhanced their understanding of scientific concepts but also sparked a deeper interest in the wonders of science.

We are looking forward to the Commissioning of Reverend Lyndon Mulholland as our second Chaplain on Thursday, 5th September at 8:40am in Ngahriyah. This is a special occasion for our community, and we warmly invite all to attend and support Rev. Lyndon in his new role.

Next week, we are excited to celebrate Book Week, a fantastic opportunity for students to engage with literature in creative and interactive ways and celebrate our shared love of reading. Doug Evans of the Institute of Reading Development wrote about “What Being a Reader Means for Your Child”. In the article, he espouses the benefits of “being a reader,” including improved cognitive development, imagination and exploration, enhanced empathy and understanding, and higher levels of academic success. Of course, we are also aware of the significant improvements in vocabulary that come from reading, which then lead to enhanced expression, improved comprehension, cognitive flexibility, and the development of abstract reasoning and reflection, and analysis. With just 20 minutes of reading per day, a reader will top 1 million words read in a year! (The former English teacher in me is coming out!)

Over the course of the week and across the three sub-schools, we have a range of activities planned to enhance students’ appreciation for books and reading, fostering a lifelong love for literature.

This week, I also want to strongly emphasise the importance of punctuality in arriving at homeroom or House Tutor Group on time. Our pastoral and wellbeing program is not just a routine—it is foundational in setting the tone for the entire day. These initial moments are crucial for establishing a positive mindset, fostering a sense of belonging, and ensuring that every student is connected with their homeroom teachers or tutors. Being on time isn't just about following rules; it's about starting the day right, being fully prepared, making the most of the educational opportunities ahead, and, in some cases, receiving much needed pastoral support and guidance. Punctuality is a key factor in creating a structured and supportive environment where every student can thrive from the moment they walk through the door. I thank you for making morning punctuality a priority.

Lastly, a reminder that our FunFest is fast approaching. Scheduled for Saturday, 24 August, it promises to be a day filled with fun, food, and festivities. Please support our school by purchasing tickets early, participating in raffles, and enjoying a day designed to bring our community together.

It has been another great week! Thank you once again for your support and commitment to making Lindisfarne a wonderful place for our students to learn and grow. Have a terrific weekend.

Jeremy Godden
Acting Deputy Principal

Dear Staff, Parents and Guardians,

Happy International Youth Day 2024

Last Monday, August 12, was observed as the International Youth Day, dedicated to raising awareness about the opportunities and challenges facing young people around the world. The theme for this year, "Youth Engagement for Global Action", calls for young people to contribute meaningfully to the growth and development of our society. It aims to highlight the importance of supporting young people to contribute in all aspects of the society’s life for the enrichment of national and multilateral processes.

Our young people are at the front and centre of our work, and we support them to use their privilege to make a difference, not only in our local communities, but around our country and the world.

International Youth Day is also an opportunity for us to check in with all the young people in our lives, and to encourage them in their growth and development. Please make time this weekend to check in on the physical, mental and spiritual health of our young people. According to the World Health Organization, half of all mental health conditions start by 14 years of age but most cases are undetected and untreated. We have a wonderful team of teachers, chaplains, counsellors and psychologists who are here for the wellbeing of our young people. Please reach out if you have any questions or need some support in helping your young one navigate the challenges they face.

Christian Meditation Club at Sunshine Avenue

We held our first Christian meditation club last Thursday at Sunshine Avenue for 15 minutes during lunchtime. Our digital age, despite its innumerable benefits, has been shown to adversely impact the attention span of our young people, as well as their mental health. Christian meditation has a long tradition dating back to the 3rd and 4th century Desert fathers and mothers in Syria, Egypt and the Middle East who sought a simpler way of focusing their attention on God who is in all things and all people. We meditate to calm the mind, to banish our fears and to set our hearts at rest.

The Benefits of Meditation Include:

Meditation deepens the children’s personal relationship with God

Meditation leads to increased self-knowledge and self-acceptance

Meditation increases the desire to build community with others

Meditation reduces stress and increases children’s sense of well-being and harmony.

If you would like to know more about Christian meditation or would like your child/ren to participate, please send me an email, constantine.osuchukwu@lindisfarne.nsw.edu.au

Vinnies Sleepout in Aid of Those Experiencing Homelessness

Some members of the staff and Senior School students are sleeping out on Friday, August 30, 2024 to shine a spotlight on homelessness and raise much needed funds for Vinnies NSW in aid of Fred’s Place who assist the most vulnerable members of our community. Please help us reach our team's fundraising goal of $5000 to help those in our community who need it the most.

It only takes a minute and any amount you can give (no matter how large or small) will go a long way in helping us reach our target. Please click HERE to donate.

Thank you to all those who have donated so generously already, and those who will be sleeping out on the night. May God reward you as only he can.

A Prayer: “God be in My Head”

God be in my head,

And in my understanding;

God be in mine eyes,

And in my looking;

God be in my mouth,

And in my speaking;

God be in my heart,

And in my thinking;

God be at mine end,

And at my departing.

~Unknown, 15th Century.

We pray especially for Emmanuel Anglican College Carrara, and for the repose of Sophie Wang, and God’s comfort for her family and friends.

Please send your prayer requests to prayers@lindisfarne.nsw.edu.au

Our prayer team prays daily for the material and spiritual needs of our community.

I wish you a restful and relaxing weekend, filled with God’s richest blessings in every way.

The Reverend Constantine Osuchukwu

Chaplain

Last Thursday, four First Nations students from our school had the honour of participating in the ASC Indigenous Student Symposium at Saint John's Anglican School in Brisbane. This significant event united Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, elders, educational leaders, and community members in a powerful exchange of ideas and experiences.

The symposium featured four remarkable First Nations speakers, who shared their personal journeys as Indigenous students. They provided invaluable insights into thriving within the school system while staying true to their cultural identities. Among the speakers was local Bundjalung man Joshua Apanui, a lawyer formally admitted to the Supreme Court of Queensland in 2023. Another inspiring speaker was David Williams, a proud Wakka Wakka man and Executive Director of Gilimbaa. David is also a world-renowned didgeridoo player, performing at events such as the Beijing and Paris Olympics.

In addition to these thought-provoking speakers, the symposium hosted a Careers Expo, offering students and their families a glimpse into various career pathways and further education opportunities.

Our Lindisfarne students represented the school with great pride, engaging in important discussions about justice, diversity, and inclusivity. Their participation in the symposium underscores the growing leadership and influence of Indigenous youth within the Anglican school community.

Katrina Singh
First Nations Cultural Engagement Coordinator

We’d love your help at the Funfest P&F BBQ. If you’re able to assist, click on the link below and choose the time slot that best suits you. Each slot is of 90 minutes duration.  Many thanks!

Steve Cornell
Vice President

https://signup.com/client/invitation2/secure/98954696024/false#/invitation

Purchase your FunFest Ride Passes online so you don't miss out.

Use this link or scan the QR Code below.

FunFest Ride Passes - Booking Link

One of the big events at FunFest is the Mega Auction, which is proudly supported by Tate Brownlee Real Estate. We are seeking the donations of goods and services that can be applied towards the Auction and as additional Raffle Prizes.

If you can assist then please email community@lindisfarne.nsw.edu.au or call either:

Steve Cornell
P&F Vice President
0497 145 834

or

Simon McKinley
Director of Community Engagement
0438 953 922

Our annual community choir event supporting RUOK? Day – Sing for RUOK? Day - will be taking place on the evening of Monday, September 9 at The Citadel in Murwillumbah. These “pub choir” inspired events have been a huge success in the past and have also helped support mental health and well-being within our community.

Please save this date and come along for a super fun evening in support of this important cause.

Brett Canning
Lindisfarne Recording Studio

Commonly known as the ‘queen of common sense’, Maggie Dent has become one of Australia’s favourite parenting authors, educators and podcasters. She has a particular interest in the early years, adolescence and resilience, and is an undisputed ‘boy champion’.

Maggie’s experience includes teaching, counselling, and working in palliative care/funeral services and suicide prevention. Maggie is an advocate for the healthy, common-sense raising of children in order to strengthen families and communities. She is a passionate, positive voice for children of all ages.

Tickets for this event are $25, discounted from $40 for Lindisfarne, and can be booked via the link below.

 https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1239789

Promotional code Parents can use the promotion code below when booking online - input this code at the checkout to receive the discount per ticket so their tickets will be charged at $25. This code is only for the Lindisfarne community. Promotional code: LFPARENTS24

HSC Examinations next week

HSC Dance Examination is next Tuesday, 20 August - good luck to all the HSC students and their dancers who will be performing compositions for our Year 12 Dancers.

HSC French Continuers Oral Examinations are on Tuesday, 20 August. Good luck to all our French Continuer Students.

Major Work hand in.

Next week Textiles and Design Major Works will be handed in on Monday, 19 August and English Extension 2 Major Work is due for submission on Friday, 23 August.

ICAS 2024 - Week 3

Next week the 2024 ICAS competition in Science will take place on Monday, 19 August.

Spelling Bee on Tuesday, 20 August.

Year 6 will complete Spelling Bee on 27 August and Science on 28 August.

If you have entered your child into ICAS this year please make sure they are aware when these tests are, students at Mahers Lane will need to ensure that they have headphones and charged devices.

Year 11 Examinations

The Year 11 Examination timetable was released to students and families this week the timetable can be viewed here.

Subject Selection

Meetings will be held next week with students in Years 9,10,11 and 12 about their elective subjects for 2025.

Assessments

Please regularly check SEQTA Engage for updates on when Assessment Tasks are due and release of feedback from your child’s teacher.

Caroline Jeffries
Dean of Studies

This week at the Junior School, we revisited one of our first Heroes of Discovery, Diversity Dani.

Characterised by her profound respect for others’ culture, heritage, rights, perspectives and beliefs, Dani highlights the importance of accepting others regardless of their differences. Her story inspires others to embrace a diverse world and to create a community where everyone feels valued and included.

Throughout junior school, teachers have been facilitating discussions on how Dani’s character traits can be embodied to help foster a more inclusive and compassionate community. These conversations perfectly complemented the ‘Bullying No Way: National Week of Action’ activities taking place in classrooms during the week.

We look forward to seeing Diversity Dani’s traits shine among students throughout the Junior School over the coming weeks as we work together to build a community of little heroes.

Abi Hails
Acting Dean of Students - Junior School

We in Preschool love it when our parents or family members are able to spare a little bit of time to come in to share a special interest or family culture with us. For example, on Tuesday the 14th of August we in Preschool Koalas were lucky to be joined by Jackson's mum Maggie, who led us in a session preparing and cooking traditional Chinese dumplings.

First, we thoroughly washed our hands then took turns mixing chopped steamed cabbage pieces into the big bowl of filling that she had previously prepared for us. Next, we carefully peeled a small round piece of dumpling dough from the pile and carefully placed it on a piece of baking paper ready to add a spoonful of filling. Maggie showed us how to measure out just the right amount, and how to gently hold and then pinch the dough together with our fingers so as to seal the filling inside. She also showed us how to use a dumpling maker, a little bit like a small plastic press, which, with the right amount of filling added, pinched the edges of the dough tightly together when closed.

As hot oil was involved Maggie took them away and cooked them for us, which left us with only one thing to do... try them once they were done! The children really, really liked them, we were lucky that Maggie prepared a few extra! Thank you Maggie and Jackson, the children had a very rich and rewarding experience with you this morning!

Mr Tim
Preschool

National week of action - Bullying No Way

“Bullying is defined as an ongoing and deliberate misuse of power in relationships through repeated verbal, physical and or social behaviour that intends to cause physical social and or psychological harm.”

Dr Michael Carr-Gregg

Types of Bullying

Bullying is usually described by the types of behaviours involved, so we talk about verbal, social and physical bullying. Bullying is sometimes also labelled by where it occurs or by what type of harm is done. These words can be used alone or in combination. It can be confusing! The most common ways that bullying is described are outlined below.

Type of behaviour – verbal, social and physical There are three types of bullying behaviour: Verbal bullying which includes name calling or insulting someone about physical characteristics such as their weight or height, or other attributes including race, sexuality, culture, or religion Physical bullying which includes hitting or otherwise hurting someone, shoving or intimidating another person, or damaging or stealing their belongings Social bullying which includes consistently excluding another person or sharing information or images that will have a harmful effect on the other person. If any of these behaviours occur only once, or are part of a conflict between equals (no matter how inappropriate) they are not bullying. Verbal, physical and social bullying can occur in person or online, directly or indirectly, overtly or covertly.

Setting – in person and online Bullying can happen in person or online settings. Online bullying is sometimes called cyberbullying. Verbal, physical and social bullying can happen in person. Verbal and social bullying can happen online, as can threats of physical bullying. Specific features of online settings create additional concern for students, parents and carers, and teachers. For example, bullying someone online can potentially have an enormous audience. Research shows that children who are bullied online are often also bullied in person. This means that effectively dealing with online bullying means looking at other situations as well.

Means – direct and indirect Direct bullying occurs between the people involved, whereas indirect actions involve others, for example passing on insults or spreading rumours. Indirect bullying mostly inflicts harm by damaging another's social reputation, peer relationships and self-esteem.

Visibility – overt and covert Bullying can be easy to see, called overt, or hidden from those not directly involved, called covert. Overt bullying involves physical actions such as punching or kicking or observable verbal actions such as name-calling and insulting. Overt, direct, physical bullying is a common depiction of bullying. (This is sometimes called 'traditional bullying'). But overt physical bullying may not be the most common type of bullying. Covert bullying can be almost impossible for people outside the interpersonal interaction to identify. Covert bullying can include repeatedly using hand gestures and weird or threatening looks, whispering, excluding or turning your back on a person, restricting where a person can sit and who they can talk with. Covert social or verbal bullying can be subtle and even sometimes denied by a person who claims they were joking or 'just having fun'. Some bullying is covert and indirect, usually intentionally hidden, and very hard for others to see. This type of bullying can include spreading rumours, threatening, blackmailing, stealing friends, breaking secrets, gossiping, criticising clothes and personalities. Indirect covert bullying mostly inflicts harm by damaging another's social reputation, peer relationships and self-esteem, that is, through psychological harm rather than physical harm.

Harm – physical and psychological Bullying has the potential to cause harm (although not all unwanted actions necessarily cause harm). The physical harm caused by some types of bullying is well recognised. More recently, research has confirmed that short and long term psychological harm can result from bullying. This includes the harm to a person's social standing or reducing a person's willingness to socialise through bullying (particularly covert social bullying). In fact, just the fear of bullying happening can create distress and harm. The ongoing nature of bullying can lead to the person being bullied feeling powerless and unable to stop it from happening. The effects of bullying, particularly on the mental health and wellbeing of those involved, including bystanders, can continue even after the situation is resolved. Sometimes the term 'psychological bullying' is used to describe making threats and creating ongoing fear, but it is more accurate to describe the type of behaviour as 'verbal or social bullying' and the impact on the person being bullied as 'psychological harm'.

Context – home, work and school Bullying can happen anywhere. It can happen at home, at work or at school. It can happen to anyone. Bullying can occur between students, staff and parents/carers. Bullying. No Way! focuses on bullying between students.

For Further resources head to:

https://bullyingnoway.gov.au/

And school TV:

https://schooltv.me/newsletter...

https://schooltv.me/newsletter...

Julie Henry
Junior School Psychologist

Dates for Term 3

Please find below some Term 2 - Junior School key dates to add to your calendar:

• *****TUESDAY 27 August (week 4) - NCIS Athletics Carnival*****

NOTE CHANGE OF DATE TO NCIS ATHLETICS CARNIVAL

• Friday 13 September (week 8) - LAGS 6 v 6 Football Tournament

Total Football Academy - After school Program

The Total Football Academy program kicked off in Term 3. The program will run every Monday, with the last session on Monday 9th of September.

Skipping Club

Skipping Club is wowing the crowds with fantastic turnout every session, even in the pouring rain! Well done to all the students and families who have braved the weather to get out and about and active first thing on a Monday and Wednesday morning.

The Challenges have gotten off to a great start with 10 students already ticking off some of the challenges.

Skipping Club is a great way for families to get outside and get active together.

Skipping Club will continue on Monday and Wednesday mornings in Term 3. Students will meet on the basketball court for a 7.30am start.

If you would like to get active and have a load of FUN, The Skipping Club is for you.

At the skipping club we award students who can complete the challenges on offer. The rules for the challenges and the challenges themselves are listed below: These challenges are a great way for the students to stay persistent and practice to achieve their goals. They are also lots of fun.

Skipping Challenge Rules

• You can only attempt one challenge per session.

• Challenges must be done in the centre circle and in front of Mr Croft (or his representative).

• They must be completed correctly i.e single bounce skips for the 100 Club

• If you stop or make a mistake your challenge is over for the day, you have to come back next session to try again.

Skipping Club Challenges

• 100 Club - 100 x single bounce skips in a row
• Backwards 50 - 50 x single bounce backwards skips
• Double Under - 20 x Double rope swings per single jump
• 200 Club - 200 x single bounce skips in a row
• 20 Criss Cross - 20 x Criss Cross skips in a row
• MEGA CHAMPIONS CHALLENGE - ALL OF THE CHALLENGES ONE AFTER THE OTHER WITHOUT STOPPING.

Lindisfarne 6v6 Football Tournament (Yr 3& 4 students)

Lidisfarne will again be hosting the LAGS 6 v 6 Football Tournament on Friday 13th of September this will be in Week 8 of Term 3. As the host school we are able to register two teams in the boys and two teams in the girls competitions for year 3 and year 4 students.

There will be a meeting next Monday 19 August at Morning tea time in 4 LH for interested students. After the meeting, trials will be held (if required) to select the teams to represent at this competition. Students who are interested in playing in this tournament should attend the meeting on Monday.

Nathan Croft
P-4 PE Specialist

2024 Australian Education Awards

A heartfelt congratulations to Mrs Tracy Foyster, a long-standing staff member of Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School, for winning this year’s award for Primary School Teacher of the Year, Non-Government.

This is a richly deserved recognition for the outstanding contribution Tracy has made and continues to make to the education of our young people.

2024 FunFest

On Saturday 24 August, Mahers Lane will be transformed. There will be entertainment, food, drinks, rides, stalls, raffles and auctions taking place all throughout the day.

It’s not too late to book your ride pass. Follow the link:

https://www.trybooking.com/CTWDQ

Don’t forget you have a chance to win a brand new car, that will be drawn on Saturday. So ensure you purchase your raffle tickets as soon as possible. Please return your sold or unsold tickets to the Main Reception.

ParetnEd Session: Dr Michael Carr Gregg Preparing for Year 7 2025

Please ensure you register your attendance to this important ParentEd session with Dr Michael Carr-Gregg. Not only will it be a highly informative discussion on preparing for Year 7, but you will also have the opportunity to meet the Year 7 Pastoral Care team.

USE THIS LINK TO CONFIRM YOUR ATTENDANCE

Maggie Dent - Help Me Help My Teen

Maggie will be holding a seminar in the Chapel on Saturday.

This seminar, based on Maggie’s latest book, is a reassuring, practical guide for parents to help teenagers navigate adolescence and grow into confident, capable adults. Adolescence has always been a time of huge transformation, but today’s teens deal with challenges that parents may never have imagined. An increasingly digital world filled with social media, gaming and harmful content, along with changing cultural norms, has intensified the pressure to excel and ‘fit in’ – leading to heightened levels of stress, anxiety and depression. Drawing on up-to-date research, a survey of modern teens and her own experiences as a teacher counsellor, mother and teen, Maggie provides clear and compassionate ‘what to do’ advice for some of the most difficult, sensitive topics – such as technology use, sex, drugs and alcohol, dropped school grades, school refusal, mental health and identity – and shows us how we can provide a safe and supportive environment for all our teens.

Tickets: $25 if you use code LFPARENTS24

Time: 10am-Noon (doors open at 9.15am for a 10am sharp start)

Please book online via trybooking: here

Event flyer: here

ParentEd: Year 5 Camp Information Evening

At this parent session, we will discuss the itinerary for our upcoming Year 5 camp to Lake Ainsworth in Week 5. In this session, we will explain the student activities, and the Parent Information Pack and provide resources to help parents prepare for camp. The Year 5 team will be available to answer any questions you may have regarding your child’s health and wellbeing whilst away from home.

Date: Wednesday, 21 August, 6:00pm

Venue: Mahers Lane, Chapel

Use of Social Media

I want to bring to your attention a current trend among students known as "Photo Dumps," where they upload large numbers of photos onto social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram. While this can be a fun way for them to express themselves, it also raises concerns about privacy and online safety. Students have been reminded that they should not post photos of others without permission and should be aware of the dangers of sharing images publicly, especially those in school or sports uniforms. It is crucial that their accounts are set to private to protect their personal information.

For more information on how to have this important conversation with your children, please visit the Australian Government's eSafety Commissioner website: here

Thank you for your support in keeping our students safe online.

Science Week

Once again our Science Faculty spearheaded the Annual Science Week celebration - the 2024 school theme was Species Survival – More Than Just Sustainability. The theme aimed to highlight the importance of science and innovation in ensuring the survival and thriving of different species in an ever-changing world.

Our students had an amazing variety of topics to investigate and were able to dive into issues of particular interest to them with a number of activities and events scheduled throughout the week.

Thank you to the Director of Science, Mrs Jo Mendoza and the faculty team for all the work you put into making this a successful week.

Bullying No Way: National Week of Action

The National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence has a new name, Bullying No Way: National Week of Action. Bullying No Way Week, 12 to 16 August 2024, is Australia's key bullying prevention initiative and connects schools and communities to find workable solutions to prevent bullying.

Once again Lindisfarne marked this important event with a splash of purple and activities designed to raise awareness on this important issue. Thank you to the staff and students for getting involved.

Write a Book in a Day Competition

The first part of this annual competition was held in the Library, this week. We had 60 young authors creating their books over the course of the day from 8:30am- 8:00pm. It was a wonderful opportunity that encouraged teamwork and resilience. Money raised will go to the national charity, The Kids’ Cancer Project. Thank you to our Learning Enrichment Directors, Jacqui O’Sullivan and Jodie Duggan and the staff who supported them throughout the day to ensure our students had an enjoyable and educational experience.

Year 6 Canberra Trip

On Monday, our Year 6 cohort will head to our nation’s capital to experience and deepen their understanding of Australia’s democratic values and heritage.

We wish them and the staff well as they depart early on Monday morning for what will be an educationally filled and action-packed 4 days. Thank you to Year 6 Coordinator, Kristina Diaz, for her ongoing efforts in organising this wonderful opportunity for our students.

Cathy Cox
Head of Middle School

As the HSC Trials come to a close, there is undoubtedly a collective sigh of relief amongst our Year 12 students. This significant milestone is now behind them, and with it, the most intense period of preparation for their final examinations. However, while the Trials may be over, this moment marks the beginning of a crucial phase in their journey toward the conclusion of their final year of schooling.

With just a few precious weeks left in the Senior School, the importance of maintaining focus and dedication cannot be overstated. The 2024 cohort has worked diligently to reach this point, and now, with both hands on the proverbial wheel, it is my hope and expectation that we will witness a strong and determined finish from each student.

In the coming weeks, I encourage all our Year 12 students to remain engaged in their studies, take advantage of the extra study sessions, diligently complete practice papers, and actively seek feedback from their teachers. These efforts, combined with an ongoing commitment to our school values of Compassion, Wisdom, and Respect, will prepare them for their final exams and set a strong example for those who follow in their footsteps.

The 2024 leavers have the unique opportunity to leave behind a lasting legacy, one that reflects the best of what Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School stands for. However, this requires buy-in from all members of the cohort. As they navigate these final weeks, I urge our Year 12 students to support each other, remain focused, and continue to embody the values that have guided them throughout their time with us.

The finish line is in sight, and I am confident that the Class of 2024 will cross it with pride, leaving behind a legacy that will be remembered.

Kate Cornell
Head of Senior School

Google Form RSVP Link for Duke of Edinburgh - ParentED

Google Form RSVP Link for Duke of Edinburgh - ParentED

Nathan Alterator
Dean of Students - Senior School

Year 12 Students

As Year 12 students conclude their Trial HSC examinations, many will begin to turn their thoughts to what they want to do after school.

The upcoming ParentEd evening, which I encourage all Year 12 students and families to attend, will detail University Application dates and requirements, the ATAR and its calculation, early entry due dates and applications as well as the differences in application processes for each state and how to read University admission requirements. This is designed for both students and parents and provides a comprehensive overview of this often daunting process.

Date: Monday, 19 August, 6.30pm
Venue: Lindisfarne School Chapel, Mahers Lane

Both students and parents are welcome and encouraged to attend. Please register your attendance via this link.

Refer to the below regarding some further information regarding Year 12 university applications. Please not many early entry and scholarship applications are approaching their closing dates:

• Early Entry programs

• Scholarships

• Guide - How to apply for university

Year 11 Students

If you are considering studying at Griffith University in 2026 and would like to make yourself eligible for early entry you can apply to study in the Head Start program. Please note, this is an extracurricular offering and would be on top of your HSC work load. The subjects for study include; Business, Law, Arts, Education, Science and Health Courses - see the website for details. There are courses available for Trimester 3 2024 which will run over the school holiday break and some in Trimester 1 2025 for the beginning of next year. Some will be online whereas others will be also offered on campus at the Gold Coast campus.

To be eligible to apply you need to meet the following criteria:

ATAR Eligible Students

• You are achieving an average grade of B (or equivalent grade) across all HSC Category A or B subjects, including ‘any two units of English’*.

• English Subject Prerequisite: Education (EDN) and Laws (LAW) courses require you to complete ‘any two units of English, excluding English Studies’.

• You are meeting any other subject requirements. For example, for Education (EDN) courses, you must also be completing a Mathematics Standard 2 or higher. If you are applying for Engineering (ENG) courses, you must also be completing Mathematics Advanced.

If you are on a non-ATAR pathway you may be able to apply for some courses (Law and Education will be excluded) and you must be achieving a B average across your subjects.

Successful completion, with a GPA of 4, of one of these courses may make you eligible for early entry to a range of over 70 degrees, providing you also meet and subject prerequisites. See this link and scroll down to the 'What degrees can I apply for?' and select 'Show More' to see the list of courses on offer in 2025. This will be updated for 2026 next year. Alternatively, there is a copy of the list here.

If you are interested in applying you will need to start here. There are no course fees associated with the program however students are responsible for paying for any textbooks or materials that may be required.

Lauren Ward
Director of Careers and VET

Week 4 is the National Week of Action Against Bullying. To help integrate this as part of our shared language in the Senior School, Year 11 volunteers ran a series of initiatives designed to remind our community that bullying is never OK, and that everyone has a place in our school. Along with a pledge wall in the library, there was a poster-making competition, a Buddy Bench in the Middle School area and an engaging message delivered in both SS and MS assemblies. Along with house tutors and classroom teachers, students are encouraged to reach out to their Heads of House, our amazing wellbeing team, the Dean of Students, and our Chaplains or use the anonymous reporting tool Stymie to raise any concerns around Bullying. As a school, we are committed to ensuring that all of our students are safe and supported.

Nathan Alterator
Dean of Students - Senior School

How good was it watching Jeff Dunne roll through the complexities of his Break routine in the Paris Games. I was so impressed with our young star! Not that I am a judge - nor do I have any knowledge around judging such events, but I thought he was fabulous.

NCIS Athletics was fortunately abandoned for this week, with the pin being pulled last Friday morning. The new date is 27 August, in which we are all once again nervously watching the weather! All up-to-date NCIS Athletics information is - HERE

A fabulous win by our Bill Turner boys on August 6 against Oxley State High School puts them into the nationwide final 16, joining our U15 girls. Confidence is now high within the boys' playing group, who have demonstrated serious resilience by clawing back from behind on the scoreboard numerous times. They boast potent weapons in attack, a constructive midfield, and a stoic defensive line. Our U15 girl's squad has been very impressive thus far, having completely dominated their rivals. However, the competition will be tougher as they move on to the Quarter Finals in Coffs Harbour on August 20 and 21. All our players are very excited about being live-streamed in a News Limited agreement. Please see the flyer - HERE.

The Border Schools Gala Day 3—the FINAL one for the 2024 Calendar year—is underway this coming week. Four concurrent events—tennis, touch football, chess, and volleyball — are underway next Wednesday.

Wishing our Netball Girls all the best in Bendigo, as they head off to play in the High Performance division of the National All Schools - a super exciting addition to our 2024 calendar. The girls fly out on Sunday for their tour.

Our Rugby 7’s squads are heading up to the Sunshine Coast next Friday, in the next stage of their 7’s campaign.

Good luck to Andie Buchan (Year 5), who will run in the Nationals Cross Country next week after her second-place finish at NSWPSSA Cross Country.

Jack Kane, talented sportsman extraordinaire - is off to represent NSWCIS at NSWPSSA Football in Tamworth in Week 6. Wishing him all the best.

Finally, we are cordially inviting ANY Lindisfarne student, from Years 3 to 12 - to compete at our Annual Lindisfarne Tennis Championships, on Monday 23, September. Please see the flyer below, click this link to register.

Bill Turner Cup - Oxley High School (Tamworth)

The boys waded into uncharted territory, as far north coast champions into their round of 32 Bill Turner Cup playoff against Oxley High School (Tamworth). With no scoring report on the opposition and a few players out injured, the mood was tense to begin. However, once the game started, we asserted our dominance, controlling the game and having the lion's share of the chances. Our top-scoring striker Fletcher Bisgrove converted to centre-back and was dominant in his display. Oscar Meulet and James Letters carved up the midfield and timely goals from Lucas Martins Hickel and Curtis Moore were enough to see us through to the round of 16. We join the girls at the next level and both teams are way further than they have ever gone before, and with significant momentum! I'm always proud to see the boys put their talent on display, and I'm thrilled for them and the opportunity that awaits!

Coach - John Cadman

Touch Football

Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School's touch football teams have had a huge fortnight showcasing their talents at two major carnivals. 

South QLD All Schools

On August 7th and 8th, ten of our teams participated in the South Queensland All Schools Carnival at Owen Park, Southport. Competing against strong teams from across the Gold Coast, our players demonstrated remarkable skill and sportsmanship. 

Our Junior School teams played exceptionally well. The girls won the tournament in an extra-time “drop-off” situation that went down to 3 on 3 Touch Football. The Boys also demonstrated their skill and had an excellent carnival, falling just short in the final. 

Our Middle and Senior School teams played well and all experienced some success throughout the carnival. This was a great hit-out for our teams in preparation for the Queensland All Schools to be held in the October Holidays.

This carnival provided the senior teams with valuable game experience ahead of the final two events of the year - The Kings Cup and the QLD All Schools carnival.

Full Event Results:

• Yr 3/4 Girls - 1st
• Yr 3/4 Boys - 2nd
• Yr 5/6 Girls - 4th in pool
• Yr 5/6 Boys - 2nd in pool
• U13 Girls - 3rd in pool
• U13 Boys - 3rd in pool
• U15 Girls - 2nd in pool
• U15 Boys - 4th in pool
• U18 Girls - 8th
• U18 Boys - 5th

NSW All Schools State Finals

Representing us at the NSW All Schools State Finals in Penrith was a dedicated team of Year 9 & 10 girls. There are no easy games at this level as all teams have won their respective regional qualifiers to be invited to this final. The girls played with intensity and grit, finishing the day with 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses in an incredibly tight pool phase, just missing out on the semi-finals. Well done girls!

Spotlight on Hunter Gaffney

The Australian Surf life saving Pool Rescue Titles were held over the weekend and Hunter (Year 6) represented Currumbin Surf Club. She had an exceptional meet and came away with 2 x 1st and a 2nd in individual events and a 3rd place relay medal. Well done Hunter!

U12 - 1st in both 100m obstacles AND 25m brick carry

U12 - 2nd in the 100m swim with fins

U13 - 3rd in the Rescue medley relay

Congratulations Hunter!

Spotlight on Riley Johnston

Two updates on our superstar Year 8 swimmer, Riley Johnston (Year 8) - who is swimming uninhibited again after an injury riddled 2023 season.

Firstly, he had a very full program in the 2024 School Sport Australia Games for the Swimming National team at the Gold Coast Aquatic Centre on Saturday 27 July - Wednesday 31 July. The highest level of school swimming in Australia.

His results are as follows:

• Relay 4 x 200 Medley - 1:50.22 Gold
• Relay 4 x 200m Free - 1:39.72 Gold
• 200m Breast - 2:31.74 Silver
• 50m Free - 25.28 Bronze
• 100m Back - 1:02.29 Bronze
• 50m Back - 29.39 Bronze
• 4th 50m Breast - 31.38

Some outstanding swimming results!

Riley also competed in the 2024 Hancock Prospecting QLD Short Course Championships from 9 to 11 August, at the Brisbane Aquatic Centre. His results are below - all PB's and a great weekend of racing!

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  100m IM - 58.71 Gold
• 50m FR - 24.81 Gold
• 100m BK - 59.21 Gold
• 50m BR - 30.36 Gold
• 100M BR - 1:05.57 Silver
• 50M BK - 28.06 Silver
• 200IM - 2:12.91 Silver
• 200M BK - 2:11.73 Bronze

Lindisfarne Senior Volleyball Teams Shine at Queensland Senior Schools Cup

This past weekend marked an exciting milestone for Lindisfarne as three of our Senior Volleyball teams competed for the very first time at the Queensland Senior Schools Cup Volleyball Tournament on the Gold Coast. The tournament was a thrilling experience, showcasing the dedication, energy, and commitment of all our players.

Throughout the weekend, the teams displayed remarkable improvement, with each match highlighting their growth and determination. The players’ hard work and enthusiasm were evident on the court, and their sportsmanship was a credit to our school.

As our volleyball community continues to grow, we encourage anyone interested to become a part of this exciting journey. If you would like to be involved, please email Mrs. McLeish (bec.mcleish@lindisfarne.nsw.edu.au) for further details. Year 7, 8 and 9 students who have an interest in learning this fast-moving sport, please reach out to Mrs McLeish.

Looking ahead, our focus now shifts to the Border Schools Gala Day next week and the NCIS competition in October. Additionally, we are on the lookout for players who are keen to compete in the Australian Volleyball Schools Cup in December. We are eager to build on the momentum and success of this weekend and look forward to what’s ahead.

Go Lindisfarne Volleyball!

Hockey News

Casuarina hockey player Laurie Bartell (Year 8) has made the Queensland Hockey U14 team and is headed to Perth for Nationals at the end of September 2024. He recently played with the Gold Coast team at the state championships in Toowoomba last holidays, where they finished 5th without losing a game. Laurie also served as captain. Go Laurie!

NFLFlag Primary

On Monday our school's 5/6 NFL Flag Football team participated in the Northern NSW tournament. This was a significant event for the 10 selected students who had been training hard in the lead-up to the competition. For many of them, this was a completely new sport, which along with the trying weather conditions, added an extra layer of challenge.

The tournament saw an initial round-robin phase, where each team faced off against one another, before a Grand Final event. Our students showed remarkable determination and skill throughout the tournament and in the Grand Final game played exceptionally well, to secure the victory and earn the title of Northern NSW NFL Flag State Champions.

The journey doesn't stop here. Our team will now return to the training track, eager to hone their skills even further, with their eyes set on the national finals, which will take place on the Gold Coast in early November. Stay tuned for more updates.

Damien Clucas
Head of Sport

A team playing in the Pacific Junior Championships is seeking some more female players born in 2011 or 2012. 

If you are interested and want further information, please email Holly at hollybrisley@me.com

More details can be found in the flyer linked below.

https://footballqueensland.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Pacific-Championships-2024-Info-Brochure-V3.pdf

Pacific Junior Championships

Saturday, 21 September – Monday, 23 September

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IMPORTANT UPDATE

Congratulations to the U18 boys, U14 boys and U16 girls who won their divisions in the NSW Rugby Far North Coast 7s regional final on Thursday 1st August. Congratulations should also go to Cimarron Crawford who was named Player of The Tournament and was outstanding on the day. By winning their divisions, these 3 teams qualified for the State final on the 18th September. However, NSW Rugby has decided not to run the U18 division due to its proximity to HSC trials. This means that our U14 boys and U16 girls will be representing our school at the State Finals in Sydney. We are yet to be given a location where this will be held but we have started making plans with travel agents for these two squads to fly down together on the 17th September mid- to late-morning and return on the 18th September in the evening. There will be some costs involved for this trip and we will update students and parents selected in these squads ASAP with a confirmed budget.

On another note, the NCIS 7s in Armidale on the 27th of August have unfortunately been cancelled for our U12, U14 and U16 boys and U16 girls. We will endeavour to find some replacement matches against local schools this week or the following.

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

OTHER ITEMS

Term 4 Schedule and Integrated School Sport

Please note there is no rugby offered for Thursday integrated school sport in Term 4. Students are encouraged to try some other sports this term with sports like Brazilian Jiujitsu having great crossover for rugby.

For the QLD All Schools 7s Squads, there will be two after school training sessions 1530-1645 on Monday 14th, Thursday 17th, Monday 21st and Thursday 24th October.

Lindisfarne Rugby Game Footage

After experiencing some technical issues with our new VEO camera, we have finally got access to the game footage for a number of matches this year. We will endeavour to record as many 7s matches as possible for the remainder of the year, with preference given to U18 boys and girls, and add to the below list:

• Lindisfarne U13 v Sunshine Coast Grammar 22nd March 2024

• Lindisfarne U15 v Sunshine Coast Grammar 22nd March 2024

• Lindisfarne 1st XV v Sunshine Coast Grammar 2nd XV 22nd March 2024

• Lindisfarne U13 v Kings Christian College 4th April 2024

• Lindisfarne U15 v Kings Christian College 4th April 2024

• Lindisfarne 1st XV vs. St Peters Lutheran College (Ballymore Cup) 12th April 2024

• Lindisfarne 1st XV vs. Faith Lutheran College (Ballymore Cup) 12th April 2024

• Lindisfarne 1st XV vs. Marist College Emerald (Ballymore Cup) 13th April 2024

• Lindisfarne 1st XV vs. Villanova (Ballymore Cup) 13th April 2024

• Lindisfarne U18 Girls 7s vs Scots PGC 3rd May 2024

• Lindisfarne 1st XV vs. Scots PGC 3rd May 2024

• Lindisfarne U15 vs. All Saints 13th May 2024

• Lindisfarne U16 and 1st XV vs Xavier Catholic College 6th June 2024

• Lindisfarne U16 and 1st XV v Xavier Catholic College 16th May 2024

NSW Rugby Far North Coast Representative 7s

For any Linidsfarne players interested in representing Far North Coast rugby, please complete the Trial Registration Form link HERE for the State Championship 7s in Forster on 28-30th September (U11 mixed, U13 boys and U13 girls) and 11-13th October (U15 and U17 boys and girls).

Physio Place Sponsorship

The Lindisfarne Rugby Program is very fortunate to have the Physio Place from Tweed Heads as a sponsor in 2024. Physio Place is one of the leading physiotherapy practices on the Gold Coast and is headed up by one of our Lindisfarne alumni, Dr Carly Jennar. Dr Jennar has an extensive background in contact sports and currently works with Tweed Seagulls Rugby League Cup squad, Brisbane Broncos NRLW team, QLD Women’s State of Origin team and has been to two Rugby League World Cups with both the Australian and Papua New Guinea Women’s National teams. You can find out more about the team of staff at Physio Place HERE.

As part of this sponsorship, Physio Place will provide Lindisfarne rugby players and families with discounted physiotherapy consultations ($30 reduction in charges) at Physio Place in Tweed Heads (next to Rebel Sport). They will also assist with:

• Physiotherapy support and first aid during home games

• Strapping at a suitable time before home and away games for players at school

• Triage for any injured players at the school the day after match days or tournaments;

• 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 Physio Place on (07) 55239994 or you can also book online at their website HERE.

Salt Bar Sponsorship

We are extremely proud to have the Salt Bar as sponsors of the 2024 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

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Player of the Day / Game

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

List of Players of the Day

Term 3

Monday After School Training

In 2024, our main training session outside of school time is on Monday after school from 1530-1645 and this remains the same in Term 3. Although we have had good numbers to our term 1 and 2 training sessions, rugby union is a team sport and we still need as many of our players to be in attendance week in and week out to grow the Lindisfarne rugby program in term 3. Hopefully, the car-pooling details will help this and if we can be of assistance in any way, please let us know.

Also, please note we will NOT be sending reminders for these training sessions (all players and families should assume our Monday afternoon training will ALWAYS BE ON), however we will let you all know in ample time if we need to cancel a session due to weather or other factors.

Training Attire

Students should also be in proper training attire (NOT school sports uniform) with mouthguard, boots and any other equipment they play with for every training session, including school sport. This requirement also includes integrated school sport on Thursday i.e., students should wear our rugby training top or similar 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.

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.

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 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.

More Information

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

Year 10 students have been hard at work transforming an ordinary bookshelf into a vibrant collective library for our school community. With brushes in hand and creativity in full swing, they have designed and are painting a community bookshelf that will soon take pride of place in B Block.

This project not only allowed our students to showcase their artistic talents but also reinforced the values of collaboration and community spirit. Each student contributed their unique ideas and are taking turns at painting on this community library project. We are hoping for this to be ready for a big unveiling during book week and that students will value the sharing of books and be able to bring in a novel to contribute to the community library.

Watch this space!

Aliah Whitesides
Acting Coordinator of English

Gold Coast Debating Update

Things are heating up for our teams in the Gold Coast Debating Competition as we head into Quarter Finals week. Congratulations to all teams who have made the cut to represent Lindisfarne in the highly competitive finals series.

The Open A LAG1 Team presented an airtight argument to cement a win against Benowa High School. The team presented an affirmative response to the topic::

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Olivia opened the debate, signposting with style to lay a strong foundation for the team case. Mia continued the argument with grace, speaking “like a politician” as described by our adjudicator. Ella closed the debate with a convincing case comparison rebuttal, driving home the affirmative prerogative with flair. While Lexi was our chairperson for the debate, her support in the high stakes prep room was incredibly valuable. Special mention to Xan who was impacted by extreme weather conditions and didn’t make it, but who I’m sure will be a part of the upcoming semi-final efforts. Well done Open A debaters!

The Junior B LAG 2 Team also brought home an outstanding victory in their quarter final, arguing the negative side of the topic:

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These debaters should be incredibly proud of their efforts, as this stage of the competition is only open to the top teams. The skills that the team have worked on all year have come a long way, and we wish the Junior B LAG2 team all the best in the upcoming semi-finals.

Emily Brewer
Acting Director of English

This year students from Lindisfarne have engaged in a number of Math competitions from Olympiads to Bebras to KSF. This term we had 63 students from Years 8 to 11 sit the AMC.

First run in 1978, the Australian Mathematics Competition is Australia’s longest-running, largest and most well-known maths competition for school students.It contains unique problems designed each year by leading educators and academics to challenge and extend your students’ problem-solving skills.

Some Year 8 Students are extending their problem-solving and computational thinking by entering the CSS Challenge that started at the end of July. We look forward to hearing how that goes over the next few weeks.

A reminder that ICAS is coming up on the 26th of August. This is for students in the top maths classes and also for any student who requested entry.

Next term we hope to engage in The World Mathematics Championships and Bebras competitions.

If you would like to get involved in any Maths competitions please ask your Maths teacher for more information.

Caitriona McCann
Maths

This week, 11 talented Lindisfarne students participated in the prestigious HICES Music Festival, joining over 350 students from 32 schools across New South Wales. Selection for this event was highly competitive, with students gaining entry through video auditions submitted earlier in the year.

Our students took part in a series of intensive rehearsals and workshops after flying to Sydney last Sunday. Their hard work culminated in outstanding performances at the renowned Sydney jazz venue, Foundry 616, and the iconic Sydney Town Hall.

Lindisfarne was proudly represented in the Symphonic Winds, String Ensemble, Vocal Ensemble, and Jazz Academy, showcasing their skills in a range of challenging repertoires.

Congratulations to all our students and staff who contributed to the success of the 2024 HICES Music Festival.

Todd Hardy
Director of Performing Arts

We are delighted to share that one of our exceptional Year 12 Dance students Amelie Mitchell was recently invited to be a guest artist at the renowned Pink Flamingo Circus Fun House in Brisbane! This incredible opportunity was a testament to her outstanding ability and dedication to her craft, and we couldn’t have been prouder. Amelie had to balance studying and completing her HSC trial examinations while rehearsing for this show, a challenge that not all students could manage.

The Pink Flamingo Circus Fun House, known for its vibrant performances that blend contemporary circus acts with theatre, dance, and cabaret, provided the perfect stage for Amelie’s unique artistic talents. Their performance contributed to the exciting and eclectic atmosphere that the Pink Flamingo is famous for. Amelie performed a silk routine along with a rotating cage performance.

It is very rare for a young artist in high school to get the chance to perform on such a prestigious stage, and Amelie truly shone. I was lucky enough to be in the audience and see first hand and I recommend you get along on the 30th and 31st of August if you would like to see her perform.

Amber Phillips
Dean of Students Middle School / Dance Teacher

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This week was Science Week and we ran a range of events that were thoroughly enjoyed by our school community. From the Science Fair to the Photography Competition and the various shows at Assembly - there was something for everyone to see.

We kicked off with the Senior School Assembly on Tuesday morning where Ms Mendoza and students from the Year 10 STEM class showcased their love of science with a range of demonstrations. In the evening, we launched the school’s inaugural Science Fair which showcased student work from Years 8-12, with the Year 10 Student Research Project Competition a highlight. The night finished with a keynote by Year 11 student, Olivia Danesi, as she discussed her Science Extension major work with the audience as well as our special guests, Mrs Elizabeth Wilson - the Director of Strategic Site Partnerships at IQVIA, Miss Kelsi Taylor - an Invasive Species Officer at Watergum Community Inc. and Mr Ewan Willis - the Head of Software Engineering at Gilmour Space Technologies, who shared their experiences working in STEM fields to give advice to aspiring students. We hope this will be an ongoing annual event for us to continue showing the hard work being done by our science students across the school.

Our Junior School started off the week with a visit from the Year 8 Science Ad Astra classes who had planned and delivered a lesson to introduce the students to this year’s Science Week theme, ‘Species Survival’. We continued to receive positive reviews of this activity from teachers and students alike. On Wednesday, the Year 10 STEM class supported Ms Mendoza in delivering a science show to continue the festivities and taught the students a bit more about chemistry and how it is impacting our environment on a larger scale. Ms Walmsley also led an activity with our preschool students including demonstrations with dry ice and elephant’s toothpaste.

Year 8 have been working toward ANSTO’s Think Science Competition to create a video to explain scientific concepts around renewable energy sources and Years 7-9 all got a chance to test their problem solving skills by participating in the Science Week Escape Room in their classes this week. A big thank you to our providers, Stile, who prepared this and also visited the school on Friday to treat our teachers to a coffee on their road trip around the state. Thank you also to ANU for their kind donation of STEM boxes for some of our Year 7 Science classes. Mrs McCann’s students had lots of fun engaging in the activities in the box. Our favourite activity was making the lava lamps!

Thank you to everyone who participated or volunteered at Science Week, especially the Year 10 STEM class who led the organisation and planning of these events and the dedicated Science Faculty who put in the extra effort to make every student’s experience of science a memorable one.

Aidan Tandetzke-Moran
on behalf of the Year 10 STEM Class

Jo Mendoza
Director of Science