2024 Term 3 Week 5 23 Aug 2024

Dear Lindisfarne Parents and Guardians,

This week, we celebrated Book Week, a highlight for both students and staff. It was terrific to see the thought and creativity that went into the Book Week costumes across both campuses, bringing the theme to life. Students eagerly took part in a range of activities celebrating the magic of literature and reading. A huge thank you to the team of staff across the subschools who worked hard to make this special week a success

Our Year 6 students embarked on their camp to Canberra earlier this week and returned yesterday filled with stories and experiences from their time away. They visited significant sites and learned much about our nation's capital, enhancing their understanding of Australian history and governance. It was an excellent opportunity for hands-on learning and for the students to bond outside the classroom. My particular thanks to our Year 6 Coordinator, Kristina Diaz, and her dedicated team of staff, who facilitated such a wonderful opportunity for our students.

The excitement is building for our upcoming FunFest! Scheduled for tomorrow, this event promises a day full of fun, rides, food, and entertainment. FunFest is not just an event; it's a celebration of our vibrant community, providing an excellent opportunity for families to come together and enjoy a day filled with joy and connection. Please join us in supporting this fabulous day. Don’t forget to grab your raffle tickets and check out the amazing prizes up for grabs!

As I conclude my time as Acting Principal, I want to thank our school community for your support over the past three months. It has been a privilege to work alongside our dedicated staff and see our students continue to flourish. Tomorrow, we will be welcoming Stuart back at Funfest after his well-deserved break. I know you will join me in looking forward to his return and the renewed energy and leadership he will bring.

Once again, thank you for your support. It has been a privilege to lead the school during this time.

Charlotte Lush
Acting Principal

Vinnies Sleepout in Aid of Those Experiencing Homelessness on Friday, 30 August

Thank you to all those who have donated generously to assist our School community’s efforts to shine a spotlight on homelessness and raise much needed funds for Vinnies NSW in support of Fred’s Place -an organisation assisting the most vulnerable members of our community. Please help us reach our team's fundraising goal of $5000.00 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.

The Reverend Constantine Osuchukwu
Chaplain

Dear Students, Staff, Parents and Guardians,

One of the things that attracted me to join the chaplaincy team here at Lindisfarne was the School’s Values of Compassion, Wisdom and Respect. In this week’s Chaplain’s Corner, I would like to highlight what the first of these values means from an Anglican perspective.

Compassion is deeply rooted within the Judeo-Christian tradition of which Anglicanism is a part. The very first word that God used to describe his character to Moses in Exodus 34:6-7 was “compassionate,” which relates to the Hebrew (the language of the Old Testament) word for “womb.” This means that God is actually depicted as a nursing mother. The image is really powerful – a mother holds her nursing baby close to her heart and looks deeply into their big eyes and sustains them with her own life. And so, there is a maternal nature to God that looks down upon us all as beloved children. The English language also recognizes this connection between the words “woman” and womb.” Of course, every woman has a natural inclination towards compassion, not just mothers.

The Greek (the language of the New Testament) word for compassion means “to be moved inwardly.” It refers to feeling something so intensely inside that it drives you to action. Not surprisingly, it is used of Jesus frequently throughout the Gospels to describe his immediate response to encountering desperate human need. One of the most moving (excuse the pun) accounts is when Jesus encountered a leper in the very first chapter of Mark’s Gospel. In ancient times, lepers were required to live in leper colonies, to keep their distance from those not contaminated by the disease and to ring bells whilst crying out “unclean, unclean,” to warn anyone coming in close proximity, to turn away. But astonishingly, when Jesus encountered a leper, instead of turning away, he turned towards and touched the untouchable. This act of compassion not only healed the leper, but actually gave him his life back, as he could now return to his family and reclaim his place in society.

At Lindisfarne, we want to help shape people of compassion. We are all so privileged to be a part of this amazing school, which provides us with so many opportunities to learn and flourish. It is my hope and prayer that we will take this privilege and use it compassionately whenever and wherever we encounter any need along the way.

The Reverend Lyndon Mulhollan
Chaplain

This week we kicked off Book Week with a wonderful book swap raising money for the Indigenous Literacy Foundation. Today commenced with our brilliant book character dress up parade where all students, and staff, got caught up in the excitement of becoming characters for our assembly. Thank you to all staff, students and family members for going to so much effort to make today exciting for our students. Thank you to Miss Krissy Affleck for all of her organisation and effort this week and also a big thank you goes out to our wonderful Miss Tammy for the spectacular Library display where students can immerse themselves in the Hogwarts Express experience.

In the Junior School, we continue to appreciate the little things in our lives every day, and to find ways to focus on the positive parts of our days rather than notice the negatives. It has been wonderful speaking with students in the playground and continuing to hear about their joy in the innocent aspects of life. I encourage you all to continue to have these conversations with your children to see what they are noticing and what they are thankful for.

This week also marks the last week that I am in the role of Acting Head of Junior School. With Mr Marquardt's return from his sabbatical on Monday, it enables us to welcome Mr Godden back to his role as Head of Junior School. I thank all of you for your support and encouragement while I was in the acting role and look forward to returning to my role as Assistant Head of Junior School.

With funfest now upon us tomorrow, we are all excited to see you at our stalls with a mixture of student creations, artworks, ideas and food as well as showcasing our talents from our various music groups. It will be wonderful to see you all there.

Laura Gallagher
Acting Head of Junior School

This week at the Junior School, we concluded our exploration of our Round Square Hero of Discovery, Diversity Dani.

During Monday’s Junior School Assembly, five lucky winners were recognised for their hero-like traits and celebrated as this week’s ‘Little Heroes.’

To the delight of our Junior School students, our teachers have continued ‘hero seeking’ in the classroom and playground, allowing us to draw closer to the hero line on our whole school prize box. The number of tickets displayed below is a true reflection of the collective efforts of our ‘little heroes’ in embodying the character traits of the Heroes of Discovery at the Junior School.

In classrooms, students engaged in discussions about the significance of accepting others despite their differences and fostering a community where everyone feels valued and included. They examined how Dani’s character traits are reflected in the Olympics, recognising the various ways in which the Olympics celebrate diversity.

We look forward to spotlighting a new hero, Inquisitive Indu, next week as we continue to build our knowledge and understanding of character traits that help us be active contributors to a better world.

Abi Hails
Acting Dean of Students - Junior School

On Thursday, 22 August we began our day with a cooking session. Once the children had all arrived and settled in we were lucky to be joined by Goldie's dad Nick, who led us in a session preparing, cooking, icing and decorating some delicious cupcakes! First, after an emergency dash to the school's chooks to see if they would donate some eggs to us, we thoroughly washed our hands. Then, using the recipe that Goldie and Nick had written, took turns carefully measuring out the ingredients that they had brought with them. Next, we took turns mixing it all together in some big bowls using giant spoons.

After putting our cupcake pans into a tray, Nick showed us how to measure out just the right amount of mixture with a large spoon, and how to gently shake it out into the pans. Nick and Goldie took them away and cooked them for us, which left us with only one thing to do... ice them, decorate them with sprinkles, and eat them!

As you can imagine, the children really, really liked them! Thanks Nick and Goldie, we had a very rich and rewarding experience with you!

Please remember too, we love having special guests at preschool! If you have a skill, talent or passion that you would like to share with us or would even like to just come in to read, please let us know!

Tim Pettit
Preschool Koalas Teacher

What an enchanting week it has been at our Junior School as we celebrated Book Week with the theme, ‘Reading is Magic!’. The school has been buzzing with excitement as students and staff embraced the magical world of books. We kicked things off with the Great Book Swap which was a great success, raising $427 for the Indigenous Literacy Foundation. The Indigenous Literacy Foundation is a charity that works with 424 remote communities to supply books and literacy resources, and publish books in First Languages by and for First Nations Peoples. Your support of this initiative is greatly appreciated and it was lovely to see so many books shared amongst the Junior School students.

Thanks to our talented Library Assistant Miss Tammy, the Junior School Library has been transformed into a scene from Harry Potter. From the moment students stepped into the Library on Monday, they were greeted by an atmosphere straight out of Hogwarts - floating candles, shimmering stars, a sorting hat and even the Hogwarts Express!

We ended the week on a high with our Book Character Dress-Up Day and Parade. The school grounds were transformed into a vibrant tapestry of characters from various books. It was a joy to see students confidently parading in their costumes, embodying the characters they have come to love. We hope that this Book Week has inspired them to continue exploring the magical realms that await them in the world of literature. Thank you to all the teaching staff, parents, and students who made this week memorable. As Dumbledore once said, “Words are, in my not-so-humble opinion, our most inexhaustible source of magic.” Let’s continue to nurture this magic in our students, one book at a time.

Krissy Affleck
Information Services and Digital Pedagogy

Last week, the Year 5 Speech Semi-Finals captivated us with the extraordinary talents of our young presenters. The event featured the top two speakers from each Year 5 class, presenting on diverse and thought-provoking topics such as “Walking in Someone Else’s Shoes,” “Laughter: The Best Medicine,” and “Books: Food for the Mind.”

The 12 semi-finalists—Naish Morgan, Mia Davies, Tesse Judd, Luana Castle, Daniel Farr, Oliver Bowes, Divit Grover, Owen McGovern, Emma Lanyon, Eloise Blinco, Leon Hering, and Ally Borrelli—delivered speeches that were both eloquent and engaging. Their presentations demonstrated not only their speech delivery skills but also their ability to entertain with well-crafted prose and insightful perspectives.

We are excited to announce that the five students selected to represent Year 5 at the next level, at the Lindisfarne Speech Contest on September 4th, are Naish Morgan, Mia Davies, Luana Castle, Divit Grover, and Leon Hering. We look forward to seeing them shine.

A big thank you to Mrs Emily Brewer and Mrs Nicola Jamison for being wonderful judges, their time and feedback was invaluable.

Congratulations to all of the speakers for their success and hard work. The Year 5 Speech Semi-Finals were a true testament to the exceptional talent within our school community.

Amber Jarvis
Year 5 Coordinator

Lindisfarne’s Book Character Dress-Up Day was a vibrant celebration of the magic of books and the joy they bring! The school grounds were buzzing with energy and excitement as students and staff transformed into their favourite book characters, bringing beloved stories to life.

The creativity and enthusiasm were evident as characters ranging from the Minions, Sailor Moon, and the 13th Story Treehouse, to Percy Jackson, Mr. Men, and Little Miss filled the halls. It was a visual feast, with each costume reflecting the love and passion for reading that our school community holds dear.

The Year 5 teachers loved joining in the fun by jumping into our Biography themed costumes inspired the books “Little People, Big Dreams”. We enjoyed celebrating the lives and literary stories about Frida, Evonne Goolagong, Mother Theresa, Amelia Eartheart, Princess Diana, Jane Goodall and Rosalind Franklin.

This event was not just about dressing up but also about celebrating the wonder and imagination that books inspire. It was a day where stories leaped off the pages and into our lives, reminding us of the power of literature to transport us to different worlds.

A special thank you goes to Ms. Brewer and her team for organising such a fantastic event and for the delightful prizes, highlights, and commentary that added to the fun. Lindisfarne Book Week’s Book Character Dress-Up Day was truly a memorable occasion, celebrating the joy of reading and the stories that captivate our hearts.

See below for more Book Week images.

Amber Jarvis
Year 5 Coordinator

2024 FunFest

This Saturday, 24 August Mahers Lane will be buzzing with excitement, featuring a full day of entertainment, delicious food, refreshing drinks, thrilling rides, a variety of stalls, raffles, and auctions.

There's still time to secure your ride pass if you haven't done so yet - just click the link:

Book Your Ride Pass.

Do not forget, there's a chance to win a brand new car, with the draw happening on Saturday. Be sure to grab your raffle tickets soon and return any sold or unsold tickets to the Main Reception.

ParentEd 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.

Social Media

As we continue to navigate the digital age, it's important to remember the role that social media plays in our children's lives. Platforms like TikTok and Snapchat are popular among students, but it's crucial to ensure they are using these tools responsibly and respectfully.

We want to remind parents of the legal age requirement of 12+ years and 13+ years for these platforms, as well as the importance of teaching children to respect privacy by not sharing photos or videos of others without their consent. Additionally, participating in large group chats can sometimes lead to an overwhelming flood of messages, which can cause stress and discomfort for some students.

We encourage parents to regularly sit down with their children to review their messages, photos, and videos. This is a valuable opportunity to discuss what constitutes appropriate online behaviour and how to engage with others in a positive and respectful manner.

To support these discussions at home, we have included some educational resources from eSafety and other trusted sources. These resources offer guidance on helping your child navigate social media safely and responsibly.

For more information on how to have this important conversation with your children, please visit:

• Australian Government's eSafety Commissioner website: here

• A Quick Guide to TikTok for Parents:here

• TikTok - eSafetyCommissioner:here

• Safety on TikTok:here

• Australian Transparency Page -Snapchat: here

• eSaftyCommissioner - Snapchat: here

• Snapchat Parental Controls: here

Year 5 Lake Ainsworth Camp

Next week, our Year 5 students will embark on an exciting adventure to Lake Ainsworth for their annual camp, running from Monday, 26 August 2024 to Thursday, 29 August 2024.

The camp promises a range of engaging activities designed to build teamwork, resilience, and a love for the great outdoors. Students will have the opportunity to participate in water sports, team-building exercises, and nature walks, all while enjoying the beautiful surroundings of Lake Ainsworth.

We extend our thanks to Mrs Jarvis for her efforts in organising this wonderful experience for our students.

As a reminder, Friday, 30 August, will be a Camp Recovery Day, and there will be no school for Year 5 students on that day.

Stage 3 Musical - Aladdin JR.

Excitement is building as rehearsals for our Stage 3 Musical, Aladdin JR., are now in full swing. The students have been working hard, bringing the magic of the city of Agrabah to life with their singing, dancing, and acting talents. We are thrilled to see their dedication and enthusiasm as they prepare for what promises to be a fantastic show.

A special thank you goes out to our dedicated staff and students for their collective efforts in making this production come to life. Stay tuned for more updates. This is a production you won’t want to miss.

Club Tweed Stage Band Performance

This week, the Lindisfarne Stage Band delivered an outstanding performance at Club Tweed, captivating the audience with their musical talents. Under the expert guidance of Mr. Todd Hardy, the students showcased their hard work and dedication, bringing a dynamic range of jazz and contemporary pieces to life on stage.

This event marked an important moment for our young musicians as they continue to hone their skills and share their love of music with the community. We extend our heartfelt thanks to Mr. Hardy, the staff, and the students for their collective efforts in making this performance a success.

This performance is a testament to the vibrant musical culture we cultivate at Lindisfarne, and we look forward to more opportunities to celebrate our students' talents in the future.

Book Week Parade

The Book Week Parade this year was nothing short of spectacular. Our students truly outdid themselves, transforming into a vivid array of characters from their favourite books. The creativity and effort put into each costume were evident, with everything from classic literary figures to contemporary heroes making an appearance.

The parade was a celebration of reading, bringing our school community together in a display of imagination and storytelling. The excitement was palpable as students paraded around, proudly showcasing their costumes and sharing the stories behind them. Teachers and staff also joined in the fun, adding to the festive atmosphere with their own book-inspired outfits.

A special thank you goes out to everyone who contributed to making this event such a success, from the students and parents who worked on the amazing costumes to the staff who organised and facilitated the parade. A particular thanks to Miss Emily Brewer for driving this event. It was a wonderful reminder of the joy that books and reading bring to our lives, and we look forward to continuing this beloved tradition in the years to come.

Cathy Cox
Head of Middle School

HSC Examinations next week

HSC Japanese Continuers Oral Examinations are on Thursday, 29 August. Good luck to our Japanese Continuer Student.

Major Work hand in

Next week Drama Major Works will be handed in on Monday, 26 August.

ICAS 2024 - Week 4

ICAS competition in Mathematics will take place on Monday, 26 August.

Year 6 will complete the Spelling Bee on Tuesday, 27 August and Science on Wednesday, 28 August

Year 5 will complete Mathematics the following week when they are back from Camp.

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.

Subject Selection

This week I have been meeting will students in Years 9, 10, 11 and 12 about their elective subjects for 2025. Please reach out if you have any questions about electives for 2025.

Extensions

From time to time students may need an extension on an assessment task. Extensions need to be applied for prior to the due date.

Caroline Jeffries
Dean of Studies

Year 12 students and families gathered on Monday evening, August 19, for a ParentEd session regarding post-school pathways, with a particular focus on applying for university. It was wonderful to have the opportunity to connect and come together to support the students through this next stage of their journey. The presentation is provided here for those interested.

Year 10 Work Experience Information Night

This session will cover the reasons for work experience, what is required, how to approach employers and outline some of the beneficial experiences and opportunities that work experience can provide for students. There will be the chance to hear from Year 11 students about their work experience, how they found their employer and what they gained from the opportunity. We will also be able to share a list of employers who have indicated they are interested in taking on students. There will also be a demonstration of how to fill in the required paperwork.
Date: Tuesday, 27 August at 6.30pm
Venue: Lindisfarne School Chapel, Mahers Lane

There are some upcoming opportunities available for students to apply for at the University of Queensland:

• Year 11 students who are aspiring to leadership, and looking to do scholarship applications in Year 12, the Young Changemakers program is a 4-day experience that presents Year 11 students with an exciting opportunity for academic extension and enrichment, and is centered around igniting young change makers’ passions for leadership, academic achievement and community development in today’s global society. To learn more about the program, read 2024 Young ChangeMakers Program. The program cost is approximately $520 includes all activities, meals and accommodation. Transport to and from UQ is not included in the cost. This program comes highly recommended by previous attendees and is a fantastic opportunity to push outside your comfort zone. Applications close Sunday 14th September. To apply see this link. The program runs from Sunday, 24 November – Wednesday, 27 November 2024. Assessments could be rescheduled if due at this time.

• For First Nations students, the InspireU Camps are week-long, fully funded residential camps for students of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent. They are in the last weeks of Term 3. As such we would be able to reschedule some of your exams/ assessments if you were successful in gaining a place:

Year 10 and 11 students (22nd - 27th September) Business Economics and Law

Years 9 and 10 students (15th - 20th September) STEM

Lauren Ward
Director of Careers and Vocational Education & Training (VET)

Words hold significant power. They can build up, support, and encourage - but they can also wound, belittle, and undermine. I want to address a growing concern: the seemingly trivial and throwaway remarks made by some of our young people. While these comments may be dismissed as 'just a joke' or 'not a big deal,' their impact can be far-reaching and damaging.

One particular issue that has come to my attention is the tendency to diminish a female teacher's frustration with comments like, "She probably has her period." Such remarks are not just disrespectful; they perpetuate harmful stereotypes and reduce a teacher’s professional authority to a misguided and inappropriate assumption. Similarly, comments aimed at destabilising a young woman's sense of security or self-worth by labelling her as a "pick me" are equally unacceptable. These terms, meant to undermine, contribute to a culture that fails to respect individual differences and experiences.

But this concern does not only lie in the treatment of young women. Terms like "toxic" thrown around to describe the behaviour of a few students can create a damaging narrative that paints all young people with the same brush. This broad-brush approach does not address the real issues at hand and, instead, fosters division and misunderstanding. Every issue must be addressed individually, with the nuance and care it deserves. We must avoid generalisations that harm the collective reputation of our students.

However, the silence that often accompanies such remarks is even more concerning. Standing idly by and allowing these behaviours to continue without calling them out is a disservice to our school’s values and to the individuals affected. Every member of the Senior School has a moral obligation to speak up against words and actions that do not align with the respect and kindness we expect from one another.

Let me be clear: there is no place for comments that belittle, undermine, or disrespect others. Our school is built on the values of Compassion, Wisdom, and Respect, and it is up to each of us to uphold these values in our daily interactions. We must all insist on being better - better in how we speak, how we treat one another, and how we respond when others fall short of these standards.

Words matter, and it is through our words that we can foster a culture of kindness, understanding, and mutual respect. I hope that together, we can make the Senior School a place where every student and staff member can thrive, free from the fear of thoughtless comments and the silence that too often accompanies them.

Thank you for your ongoing support in making the Senior School a respectful and inclusive community.

Kate Cornell
Head of Senior School

Over the last month, a number of staff have been involved in the Youth Mental Health First Aid course, run by Mental Health First Aid Australia. Our young people today face unprecedented challenges, exacerbated by the prevalence of digital media and the shift of many social communications from the real world to the digital space. We recognised that mental health is seen as a continuum, ranging from good mental health through to having diagnosable mental illnesses, and where our young people sit on this continuum can vary at different points in their life.

The course covered a number of topics, including the prevalence of mental health problems in our youth, the relationship between mental health problems and adolescent development, and how to communicate effectively with young people. We took a deep dive into the causes and prevalence of common disorders such as anxiety and depression, coupled with other issues such as eating disorders, psychosis and substance use/abuse. In the most recent study, up to 20% of young people experience some form of mental health disorder during adolescence.

The good news is that in recent years there has been a noticeable destigmatisation of these issues, and the support networks for mental health issues are extensive. Our local area is blessed with a number of professional organisations who are committed to helping our young people get back on track, and the support structure at Lindisfarne is extensive. At a recent assembly, students were encouraged to be proactive in this space and to look out for each other. They can speak to their tutors, Heads of House, chaplains, classroom teachers and of course our outstanding wellbeing team of counsellors and psychologists. They are also encouraged to utilise the anonymous reporting tool, Stymie. Early intervention is critical, and I encourage families to contact the school support network if they notice subtle or overt changes in behaviour at home. Working together, we have the best chance of reaching a positive outcome for our young men and women and helping them to achieve their potential at school and beyond.

Nathan Alterator
Dean of Students 9-12

2024 National All Schools Girls Netball Challenge Year 9/10 Team

Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School Touring team

• Bridie Condon
• Charlotte Slack-Smith
• Shelby Osbourne
• Amber Sullivan
• Lara Marshall
• Ruby Lynch
• Emily Daniel
• Ayla Drury
• Zali Billett

The Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School Year 9/10 Team travelled to Bendigo this week to compete in the National All Schools Netball Challenge. Competition was strong with teams from South Australia,Victoria,New South Wales and Queensland competing at the Red Energy Arena in Bendigo. Our players were able to experience the different playing styles that both Victoria and South Australia bring to netball and it was interesting to see past Vixen Coaches, an Australian U21 Selector, Victorian and Queensland State Coaches all taking note of the talent and development of players on court.

Lindisfarne played against Catherine McAuley College in their first match with the competition runners up showing strong long range shooting for all three of the teams shooters.Lindisfarne rallied in the second quarter and the fourth quarter but the College proved too strong on the day.

Our second match was against the Bendigo Athlete Development Squad, a team of 14 players selected from five different schools (Bendigo Senior Secondary College,Bendigo South East College,Crusoe College,Eaglehawk Secondary College,Weeroona College Bendigo).Bendigo ADP leapt out of the blocks in the first quarter with a 12 goal margin.Lindisfarne fought back with a draw in the second quarter,a five point difference in the third and in the final quarter a 2 point difference in the quarter.The initial lead could not be contained and the Bendigo ADP ended up fifth in the competition.

The third match on Day 1 was against St Brigid’s College,Horsham.Lindisfarne was in the match from the beginning with a 6 point difference in quarter 1, reducing the scores below 10 with tenacious defence. In the third quarter, LAGS took control of the mid court with strong drives and clean delivery to our shooters winning that quarter 9-6.St Brigids were the eventual winners of the match and the team shined with accurate shooting and fourth place in the competition.

On Day 2,Marsden High School was our first match up.Previously we had played this School in the Open division at the Titans Competition in August and used this to create our game plan.Lindisfarne started strongly with a 10 all draw in the first quarter.A rotation with a strong tall shooter allowed Marsden to take the lead in the second quarter, but Lindisfarne defence stepped up and reduced the margin to 2.The final quarter was a nail biter, both shooting ends going goal for goal with the final score in Marsden’s favour 38-36.

Rowville Secondary College played a strong brand of netball with well drilled player rotations and confident shooters.This team were the eventual winners of the National All Schools Challenge and were consistent across the whole tournament.Lindisfarne rallied with a variety of defence rotations that kept their shooters thinking.Our midcourt were patient in feeds and were clever in supporting our shooters.

Kildare College from South Australia brought two teams to the competition.

Kildare 1 were strong contenders and finished the tournament in third position.

The Kildare 2 team beat Lindisfarne (43-27) in the pool round match, yet we were able to rally in the playoff positional rounds.Our defensive pressure across the court restricted their sharp shooting GA and created turnovers that the LAGS team were able to convert.Quarter 4 saw multiple changes in the match leader yet the cool, confident LAGS team played it out to the end with a 34-31 win and a fantastic 7th position in our first National All Schools Challenge.

Click here to view Fixtures, Results and Standings via Stack Tourney.

For a full report on Netball news, please visit the following link: Netball Bulletin

This past week saw both our Bill Turner squads get knocked out of the tournament at the Round of 16 and Quarter Finals in Coffs Harbour, both in quite dramatic fashion with intense hard fought narrow losses. What a wonderful experience for both our boys and girls teams, a snapshot of the girls game in the nightly news - HERE.

Next week we are full steam ahead for the rescheduled NCIS Athletics Championships - with the weather forecast looking good! We are swapping out our umbrellas for sunscreen by the looks of things.

Sport nominations for TERM 4 integrated sport occur in Week 7 - the last nomination process for the 2024 calendar year! My how time flies….

Term 4 Sports Selection Options Available to View on Clipboard

Term 4 Sports selections will open on Thursday 5 September, 7pm via Clipboard. These are available to view on Clipboard (full written instructions for Clipboard are available HERE).

Please discuss the options available with students, prior to Thursday 5 September. Please note that due to the seasonal nature of sports, options vary from term to term, and some Term 3 sports are not available in Term 4.

All Students need to make a selection;no students will have their sports automatically filled.

You can also view the Sport Selection Options linked below.

• Options for Years 5 & 6

• Options for Year 7-12

We encourage students to carefully select their sports, and where applicable - to network with their friends in advance of when selections open (including having contingency plans if selections fill-up). Please note that there are no sport swaps after the selection process - swapping students across rolls and unravelling finance is not a straightforward process.

Our integrated sports program is the compulsory sport that will be timetabled into students' academic calendar for Years 5 to 10 - with Years 11 and 12 optional. This sports program is part of the NSW Education and Standards Authority (NESA) and as such contributes to the minimum hours of Physical Activity within the school-mandated curriculum.

Football

As widely discussed in the last few newsletters, both our girls and boys teams were deep into the pointy end of the Bill Turner finals series. The Daily Telegraph, free-to-air media cameras etc all awaited our teams in Coffs for this massive event. Such a good feel within our squads, and gee-whiz - our teams did us proud! They didn’t make the semi-finals, but fought tooth and nail.

Bill Turner Cup (Boys)

Boys Round of 16 Match vs Great Lakes Tuncurry High School

The boys got off to the flying start we wanted, scoring inside the first minute. James Letters mopped up a rebound and nearly put a hole in the back of the net. They stayed on top for a while, with precision passing stretching out across the whole field. When Great Lakes Tuncurry equalised, heads dropped momentarily, before the boys once again made their opponents work for every possession. An injury to one of our cerebral attackers, Fletcher Bisgrove took the wind out of our sails a bit, but the boys showed great heart and went into the break at a 1-1 deadlock. From the restart, the boys were buzzing and managed to pull ahead with some outstanding work down the left flank, and captain Oscar Meulet put us in the lead. With our opponents pressing, we defended tenaciously, but ultimately a tackle inside the penalty area gave them a penalty kick which they slotted away. 2-2 at full time. 'Golden Goal' got underway, with teams losing after each five-minute interval and we certainly had the lion's share of chances, but couldn't find the back of the net. After 20 minutes of nail-biting action and just 8 players left on the field for each side, the match went to a penalty shootout. Ultimately, we did not prevail in the cruellest of tortures, but I am incredibly proud of the tremendous character, on and off the field of these fine young men.

Boys Northern NSW 3rd place match vs Tuggerah Lakes College

With their pride on the line, the boys hit the front early and never looked back in a dominant display that yielded a 4-0 win. A sublime through ball from Curtis Moore found Oscar Meulet darting through and he made no mistake once again going 'Tim Cahill' on the corner flag. He doubled his tally early in the second half with a long-range strike that went in off the near post. Our midfield was impressive and controlled every aspect of the game. Curtis Moore made it 3-0 with a stunning long-range strike of his own, this time touching in off the right post. James Letters followed in a Lucas Greaves free-kick to put the result beyond doubt.

John Cadman
Boys coach

Bill Turner Trophy (Girls)

Girls Round of 16 Match vs John Paul College

Our girls got to a flyer and were up early doors, but John Paul put one into the back of the net. I thought we had the better of the half when the half-time whistle blew at 1-1. Then, with what seems like a blur now - John Paul went boom and scored back-to-back-to-back in the space of around 5 minutes. The scoreboard 1:4 and match seemingly gone barring a miracle. Then our girls really got rolling and brought the score back to 3:4 with 6 minutes to go. John Paul played some pretty good football to keep the ball at the wrong end of the park - and with time elapsing, our roll finished with the clock and ref's whistle. Absolutely no excuses, but we really missed Riona Wallis providing a platform and stability at the back, and also Iona Risk (also a defender) had back spasms all day and was a late withdrawal. All in all - super proud of the fightback from the girls in the last 15 minutes considering the scoreboard. They could've let the game blow out, but chose the harder fightback road. Congratulations also to Asher Poole with a couple of goals, and Charli Wiegand with 1.

Girls Northern NSW 3rd place match vs Merewether High School

Our girls had another great match, dominating the game in ALL but the scoreboard. We had SO many shots on goal that either just missed, or were saved by Merewethers very talented Goalkeeper. By extension Merewether had only a handful of opportunities, but had a high conversion rate - scoring two goals to our one. Emily Link was player of the match in this fixture, she absolutely fights for every scintilla of possession, not to mention her goal which almost punched a hole in the net from outside the box.

Our backs were outstanding, Annika Robinson and Mayzie Rourke were tough as teak in the centre back roles. Realistically, I could shower compliments upon the whole squad, they gave it their all, and have been a pleasure to coach.

Andie Gilbert deserves a special shout out - she helped our girls team out by training up for Goal Keeping duties, and was incredibly gutsy and skilled throughout all her games.

Lindisfarne Lions Gold Coast Basketball Winter League

Lindisfarne Lions Mufasas ended up as runners up at last weekend’s Grand Final after fighting hard but losing by 5 points. Well done boys for being committed to your training and making huge progress with your game in this past season.

Spotlight on Andie Buchan

Andie Buchan (Year 5) placed 7th in Cross Country at the Nationals this week in Sydney and won NSW Gold in the teams event as well as a Gold medal for the Cross Country relay. Andie ran hard especially being off sick most of last week and loved the whole experience of being there. Well done Andie, keep going!

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KEY DATES

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

OTHER ITEMS

Rugby Captain’s Dinner

The 2024 Lindisfarne Rugby Captain's Dinner and Presentation Night will be held on Thursday, 26 September from 6.30pm (6.00pm arrival) at Twin Towns, Tweed Heads. This dinner will be for our year 5 - 12 students and parents who have been involved in the rugby program. There will be a number of awards presented on the night including:

• Boys U12 Player of the Year

• Boys U13 Player of the Year

• Boys U14 Player of the Year

• Boys U15 Player of the Year

• Boys U16 Player of the Year

• Boys 1st XV Player of the Year

• Girls U15 Player of the Year

• Girls U16 Player of the Year

• Girls 1st 7 Player of the Year

• Most Promising

• Most Improved

• Representative Player of the Year

• Spirit of Rugby Award

Tickets are $40 and bookings can be made HERE or by clicking the link in the invitation below. All students are required to be in formal school uniform on the night with parents in smart dress. This will be a great evening and a wonderful way to cap off the 2024 schoolboy rugby season for both XV-aside and 7-aside programs. If you have any questions, please let Dr Coyne or your respective coach know and we hope to see you all there.

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 in Term 4.

Lindisfarne Rugby Game Footage

After experiencing some technical issues with our new VEO camera, we have finally got access to our 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

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

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).

The Rocky Trails Academy Inter-school Mountain Biking Series was held on Friday, 16 August at Wedding Bells State Forest, Woolgoolga. The competition consisted of 3 timed stages and tested the rider’s endurance, speed and technical skills. Following the torrential rain the previous few days, the Lindisfarne team had mixed emotions about the muddy conditions awaiting them. 

The 3 different trails consisted of 1 climb trails and 2 descent trails where technical gravity tracks allowed downhill pinners to shine, and a flow track for the speedsters. There were tight berms, wooden bridges, and boggy mud. We all completed the runs and finished the day covered in mud! So, no car rides back to base camp. We had to ride our muddy bikes back to the campsite and wash off before dinner where we were surrounded by local kangaroos and possums. 

There were 66 entries in the Year 9 and 10 division and Lindisfarne was well represented by Tom Williams, Lauchlan Goodwin, and Austin Lowes performing well in a competitive field. Kai de Sousa Grimes made it into the top 10 in his Grade 11 and 12 division, coming 7th. Despite Lindisfarne only having 4 contestants compared to other schools with upwards of 40 riders, Lindisfarne finished strong, coming 17th out of 33 schools.

Kai de Sousa Grimes
Year 11 Mountain Biker

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, 9 September.

Skipping Club

The Skipping Club had a great week this week. It started with students receiving their awards for completing challenges at the assembly. We have now had 14 students complete challenges. This is fantastic news, as it means that practice does pay off.

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)

Trials have been organised all week for this tournament. There are a very healthy number of boys vying for a coveted spot on one of the teams. The trials have been held at lunchtimes and covered individual skills and also game play to see how students put their skills into action. The teams for the tournament will be named early next week (Week 6), so we can get some training sessions in before we play. Thank you to everyone who has trialled well done..

Nathan Croft 
Head of Sports Junior School

It’s official-Lindisfarne Interschool Equestrian team member Annabelle Brown (Year 9) has been named on the Queensland team competing at the upcoming Australian Interschool Championships, for the second year running! Best of luck to Belle and her mighty horse Nadia!

Kathryn Leary
Interschool Equestrian Co ordinator

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

Use this link to advise of your attendance

We are thrilled to present our inaugural School Chamber Music Concert, a special afternoon showcasing the exceptional work of our 46 string students across 6 ensembles from both Junior and Senior campuses. This event marks a significant milestone as our young musicians come together to perform a selection of classical masterpieces, demonstrating their dedication, skill, and passion for classical music.

All are welcome to join us on Thursday, 5 September at 5.00pm in the Chapel (Week 7).

Mr Dean Kennedy
Head of Strings

Sing for RUOK? Day - Save The Date- Monday, September 9.

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
Recording Studio Producer/Manager 

Recent Highlights

Griffith University: Careers for Women in Sport

I had the privilege of accompanying nine Year 10 and 11 students to a Breakfast Seminar at Griffith University focused on careers for women in sport. This event offered our young women a unique insight into the diverse career opportunities available within the sporting industry. The days when a passion for sport only led to becoming a PE teacher (though that’s still a fantastic path) are long gone. We explored careers in Data Analytics, Sports Science, Exercise Science, Sports Technology, Media, Medicine, Psychology, Sociology, and many more. With the Brisbane Olympics just eight years away, Griffith University is heavily invested in preparing women for successful careers in sport.

Sports Inclusive Program

Last week, David Johnson from Social Change, an NDIS government-funded program, spent two days with students from Year 5 through to Year 11. This program, which aligns perfectly with the upcoming Paralympics, aims to raise awareness about the challenges faced by disabled athletes. David’s personal story is both inspiring and educational—after losing a leg at 19 due to poor choices, he went on to win a silver medal in Tennis at the 2000 Paralympics. His message to our students was clear: inclusivity and support are key, and rather than pitying those with disabilities, we should seek out ways to assist and uplift them. The wheelchair basketball session was particularly impactful, offering both staff and students a deeper appreciation for the incredible talent of these athletes. We’re thrilled to have already booked David for another session in 2025.

QLD Surf Life Saving First Aid Course

To meet the requirements of our Year 11 PDHPE syllabus and to provide our students with valuable life skills, 47 Year 11 students recently completed their full First Aid and CPR certification. This intensive course included both theoretical knowledge and practical CPR examinations, underscoring the importance of being prepared to offer assistance when it’s needed most. I was incredibly proud of our Year 11 students for their active engagement throughout the course.

Julie McDowell
Director of PDHPE

Bookweek 2024 – “Reading is magic” @ our Library.

What a wonderful week! Bookweek truly is the highlight of our Library year and this year was no exception. The magic began as you entered through the magical doors of the library and continued on. 

Wonderful costumes, Harry Potter trivia, colouring-in, chatter-box making to see which Harry Potter house you will get into. A lucky door prize of a brand new boxed set of the Harry Potter novels, drawn on the 30th of August so that the year sixes do not miss out on a chance to win. All in all a spectacularly magical week.

However, we should all make every day brighter and a lot more magical with the power and love of reading. Books can truly take you to magical places, not only in Bookweek but every day.

Yours in the written word.

Mrs Dessmann
Library Manager