2025 Term 3 Week 2 1 Aug 2025

Dear Lindisfarne Parents and Guardians,

It has been a week full of energy as we welcomed students into our new Senior Centre for the very first time. The excitement on the faces of our Year 12 students as they explored the new learning spaces was uplifting. This long-awaited facility will be central to the academic and social experience for Senior School students now and in the future, providing an inspiring environment for collaboration and achievement. 

On Tuesday, we were honoured to welcome the Acting NSW Minister for Early Learning and Education The Hon. Courtney Houssos MLC and delegates to our Mahers Lane campus. We toured the Bahna Café, Middle School Building and the new Senior Centre, and discussed a number of key priorities for our region, We also highlighted the importance of funding via the AISNSW Education Infrastructure Fund, which has supported the Middle School and Senior Centre projects and will contribute to our next stage of development including the planned Mahers Lane Junior Campus development (lodgement scheduled for November 2025).

On Wednesday, I attended the NSW Government Community Cabinet Meeting at Twin Towns, where Premier Minns spoke about key issues affecting the Tweed region. It was a valuable opportunity to hear about challenges and opportunities facing the Tweed and future infrastructure planning and community development initiatives.

This week saw our HSC Drama Showcase evenings, where our Year 12 HSC Drama students impressed audiences with their talent, creativity, and maturity in exploring a number of complex works with great sensitivity and insight. These evenings are always a highlight of the academic year and a wonderful example of what can be achieved through Commitment, passion and hard work.

On Thursday, I travelled to Clarence Valley Anglican School for a Round Square evaluation visit, a valuable experience in assessing and advancing our own commitment to global citizenship and experiential learning programs.

Later on Thursday evening, our community benefitted from a powerful ParentEd session with Nathan Verinder, who unpacked the reality of online gaming and social platforms. Nathan shared important insights, parental controls, and practical tools, including Family Technology Agreements and Screentime guidelines, all aimed at helping families navigate this complex digital space safely and confidently.

On Friday, we held another Principal’s Tour at Mahers Lane. It was encouraging to see families choosing Lindisfarne as the educational pathway for their children. The continued interest of our community reflects the strong reputation our school holds and the confidence families have in the Education offered at Lindisfarne.

Looking ahead, a reminder that our Sports Lunch is rapidly approaching. This event promises to be a fantastic afternoon of inspiration and connection, with some of Australia’s sporting greats sharing their stories. Tickets are still available HERE, and I encourage you to join us.

Next Monday HSC Written Trials commence in the Senior Centre I wish students all the best. Please keep the class of 2025 in your thoughts and prayers as they enter into. The final few months of their educational journey at Lindisfarne.

Finally, please join us this Sunday at Spiritual Gym in the Mahers Lane Chapel, refreshments and fellowship from 4:30pm, followed by the family service from 5:00–6:00pm. It’s a wonderful opportunity to connect as a school community in a space of reflection and worship.

Thank you for your ongoing support and engagement in school life. I wish you a restful weekend and look forward to seeing many of you at upcoming events.

Warm regards,

Stuart Marquardt
Principal

Dear Students, Staff, Parents and Guardians,

In my last article, we started exploring the lives of each of the Saints that our Sports Houses are named after, beginning with Saint Cuthbert. In this article, we will turn our attention to Saint Stephen.

Saint Stephen holds a distinctive place in Christian history as one of the first ordained deacons of the Church and the first Christian martyr. The term 'martyr' comes from the Greek word meaning 'witness', suggesting that all Christians are called to testify about Jesus Christ through their words and actions, though not all are called to die for their faith.

Those who do lose their lives for The Faith are highly esteemed as the greatest of witnesses, with such honor dating back to the dawn of Christianity.

Stephen's life was so aligned with Jesus that his martyrdom became both a natural and a supernatural expression of his love for the Lord, inspiring early Christians during times of severe persecution.

His last action, forgiving his executioners while being stoned, beautifully mirrored Jesus Christ's own forgiving nature. This poignant moment is documented in Acts 7:54-60, which is found in the New Testament immediately following the Gospels.

Acts 6 narrates the selection of the Church's first seven deacons. As the Apostles focused on continuing Jesus’ ministry, certain Greek-speaking widows were overlooked in receiving aid. To address this, the Twelve Apostles appointed seven deacons to manage such needs, thus extending the Apostles' pastoral care and allowing them to prioritize teaching.

Stephen was the most prominent of these deacons, who was later identified as "archdeacon," indicating his senior role. Although little is known about his life before this, it is believed he was a Hellenistic Jew who emerged from the very community which had felt neglected in receiving aid.

Stephen's ministry was marked by impactful preaching and miraculous deeds. The Bible notes that Stephen, "full of grace and power," performed great wonders among the people. His growing influence stirred resentment among some Jews, particularly from the Synagogue of Roman Freedmen, who challenged him and sought evidence against him to advance their persecution of Christians.

Accused of blasphemy for allegedly speaking against God and Moses, Stephen was forced into a trial filled with false testimonies claiming he prophesied Jesus would demolish the Temple and spoke against Mosaic law.

Stephen's rebuttal was filled with spiritual wisdom. He recounted Israel's history and highlighted the many blessings God bestowed on His chosen people, despite Israel's repeated disobedience.

He argued that Jesus fulfilled the law of Moses rather than destroying it, supporting his claims with extensive references from the Hebrew Scriptures. He rebuked the Sanhedrin, accusing them of resisting the Holy Spirit like their ancestors who persecuted the prophets.

In the climax of his defense, Stephen looked up and saw Jesus standing beside God, proclaiming, "Look, I can see heaven thrown open and the Son of Man standing at the right hand of God." This vision was perceived as the ultimate blasphemy by those who denied Jesus as the Messiah. Consequently, they dragged Stephen outside the city and stoned him.

While being stoned, Stephen's final words echoed those of Jesus on the cross: "Lord Jesus, receive my spirit… Lord, do not hold this sin against them." With these words, Stephen passed away, faithful to the end.

Stephen was buried by fellow Christians, though the exact location of his tomb was initially forgotten. In 415 AD, a Christian priest claimed a vision revealed its location, which was confirmed by an inscription inside the tomb.

Saint Stephen is often represented with stones, a Gospel Book, a small church, and a martyr’s palm frond. He is recognized as the patron saint of Altar Servers, bricklayers, casket makers, and deacons, with his feast day observed on December 26.

Saint Stephen is a wonderful example of what reflecting the likeness of Christ looks like, which as Christians, we should all seek to emulate.

Blessings,

Reverend Lyndon

HSC Written Trials commence on Monday, 4 August

Next week the HSC Trials commence in the new Senior Centre. It was wonderful to have Stage 6 Parent teacher night in the space this week so parents could see where their children will sit their examinations.

I wish all the Year 12 students and Year 11 Accelerants all the best for their Trial Examinations.

HSC Trial Timetable can be viewed here

The Sydney Morning Herald HSC Revision guide was released this week and was emailed to all Year 12 and 11 Accelerants by NESA a copy can be viewed here.

ICAS 2025 - Week 1

Next week the 2025 ICAS competition commences with Digital Technologies on Monday, 4 August and Writing Tuesday, 5 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.

NAPLAN 2025

The NAPLAN reports were posted home this week please keep a look out in your post boxes for the report.

Assessment Tasks

Just a reminder that upcoming assessment tasks and assessment task results for students in Years 7-12 can be viewed on ENGAGE.

Caroline Jeffries
Dean of Studies

This week the school was delighted to welcome Acting Minister The Hon. Courtney Houssos MLC to the Mahers Lane Campus.

On arrival, the Minister was greeted by Mr Marquardt, Mr Bradford and student leaders Jack Hou, Amity Leach and River Robertson.

The tour began with a visit to Bahna Café where they were given a warm welcome and a cup of coffee, prepared by students, showcasing the school’s commitment to practical learning.

Following this, the Minister and her team were taken on a guided tour of the campus, where they met students and staff across various departments. The tour centred around the new Senior Centre, and included a productive discussion with our Principal about the rapid growth of our school, the region and critical future needs for our community.

In addition, on Wednesday this week, members of the School Executive represented our school at the NSW Government’s Community Cabinet consultation held in the Tweed. The discussion was wide ranging culminating in further discussion between Mr Marquardt and the Premier about the future of Lindisfarne and the region.

Kane Bradford
Head - Professional Practice, Innovation and Partnerships

Planning a Holiday or Extended Leave?

If your child will be away for 3+ consecutive school days, an Exemption from Attendance form must be
completed before the absence.

What to do:

• Download the form from SEQTA Engage > Parent Forms
• Parents fill in the required details
• Students complete Page 4 with each teacher
• Senior School students must see Mrs Caroline Jeffries for a signature
• Return the form to Student Admin for approval

Without prior approval, students may not be eligible for extensions or catch-up assessments.

Contact Student Admin early to collect or request a form.

The P&F Golf Day was played in perfect conditions at the end of Term 2. The major sponsor for the day was HJM Electrical, which was fitting as the better teams were playing some 'electric' golf and there was also some 'shocking' golf being played.

The focus of the day is on having some fun and enjoying the camaraderie of the Lindisfarne community while engaging in some fundraising for the Parents and Friends.

Thank you again to Mitch, Sam and the team from HJM Electrical and all the other sponsors for their support of the day.

Simon McKinley
Director of Community Engagement
on behalf of the Lindisfarne P&F

See Gallery below for photos

The Lindisfarne Business Network is proud to launch the inaugural Lindisfarne Sports Lunch.

BOOKINGS CAN BE MADE VIA THIS LINK

BOOKINGS CAN BE MADE VIA THIS LINK

Term 3 Junior School House Captains

It is with great pleasure that we introduce our Junior School House Captains for Term 3. These students have been elected by their peers and teachers to represent their Houses and lead with kindness, responsibility and enthusiasm.

Congratulations to the following students on their leadership roles:

    St Andrew House – Hunter Leigh and Rhys Sinclair

    St Barnabas House – Hazel Osmond and Matthew Harrington

    St Cuthbert House – Lewis Miklos and Kyle Macdonald

    St Hilda House – Byron Stewart and Lucia Kirkham

    St Margaret House – Serena Won and Akihiro Srinath

    St Stephen House – Rishi Pettit and Eva Read

Pictured above: St Stephen House – Rishi Pettit and Eva Read

Pictured above: St Margaret House – Akihiro Srinath and Serena Won

Pictured above: St Cuthbert House – Lewis Miklos and Kyle Macdonald

Pictured above: St Barnabas House – Hazel Osmond and Matthew Harrington

Pictured above: St Andrew House – Hunter Leigh and Rhys Sinclair

We look forward to seeing these young leaders support their peers, contribute to school life, and uphold the values of their Houses with pride. 

Dana Dowker 
Dean of Students - Junior School

Dates for Term 3
Please find below some Term 3 - Junior School key dates to add to your calendar:

• 28 July Total Football Academy (after school Soccer) sessions start

• 5 August SQPAS Touch Football

• 13 August NCIS Athletics

• 22 September LAGS Tennis Championships

Jump Rope for Heart
I am excited to announce that Lindisfarne Sunshine Avenue Campus are participating in Jump Rope for Heart this term – a fantastic fundraising and physical activity program by the Heart Foundation.

By participating in Jump Rope for Heart this term, we will be getting our students moving in our PE lessons.

So far we have 61 students that have registered for the program. The focus in class is our skipping hours. So go to the website register and create a profile and log your skipping hours. The goal for this term is for our school to skip for a whopping 1000 hours collectively.

When you register your child online, you’ll get access to additional skipping resources to help give your child a great reason to get away from the screens and get outdoors. Register and create your own secure webpage atwww.jumprope.org.au/parents.

By signing up online, you and your child/ren can:

- Track skipping skills progress and earn virtual badges along the way.
- Post updates to your page so family and friends can follow their progress.
- Access additional skipping resources.
- Easily raise funds online.

All students have been given a ‘Parent and Guardian Guide’ flyer and Jump Rope For Heart key ring with a QR code to take home, which includes further information on the program. If you didn’t receive this, visitwww.jumprope.org.au/parents for all the information that you need.

Thank you for getting involved in Jump Rope for Heart

Skipping Club
Skipping Club started with an absolute BANG! This week we had over 80 students and parents who braved the chilli mornings to attend and get their day started with some skipping FUN!

We also started the skipping challenges, with 8 students that have already completed the 100 Club. Congratulations to these students, they will receive a certificate at the next assembly.

Join Us for Skipping Club Fun!

To support our Jump Rope for Heart program and give students a unique opportunity to enhance their skipping skills, the Skipping Club is back this term. It's an excellent way for families to enjoy outdoor activities and stay active together.

Skipping Club Details:
Start Date: Next week Monday, 28 July
Schedule: Monday and Wednesday mornings (finishing in week 9)
Time: 7:30am
Location:Basketball court

Skipping Challenges:
Each session, students can earn awards by completing various skipping 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: Complete all challenges, one after the other, without stopping.
Students that complete a challenge will be awarded a certificate on Assembly.

Challenge Guidelines:

- Attempt one challenge per session.
- Perform challenges in the center circle and in front of Mr. Croft (or a representative).
- Complete them correctly (e.g., single bounce skips for the 100 Club).
- If you stop or make a mistake, your challenge ends for the day. Try again next session
- Join the Skipping Club to test your skills, achieve your goals, and enjoy the fun of skipping!

Total Football Academy

The Total Football Academy after school program kicked off this week and will continue until week 9 Monday 15 September.

This program is very popular and will fill quickly. These vacancies will be filled on a first come first basis, so if you are interested please register using the Parent Lounge.

The program will run again in term 4 this year.

Information about the program can be found in the Flyer here; Lindisfarne Term 3 2025

General Information

All information relating to Sporting programs, Gala Days and Sporting Competitions run at the Junior Campus will be advertised at assemblies, on Seesaw and in the Newsletter. Information will then be sent home to interested students and parents. Please keep an eye on the Newsletter for relevant information, events and sports meetings throughout the year.

Nathan Croft 
Head of Sports - Junior School

As we approach Bullying. No Way!, the National Week of Action against Bullying and Violence, we are reminded that this is not just a one-day conversation. The tragic events at a Brisbane girls’ school last week bring into sharp focus the very real and devastating consequences bullying can have on young people and their communities.

Bullying is not confined to the playground or the classroom. Increasingly, the most damaging behaviours are occurring online. These behaviours often happen away from the eyes of adults but are still within their influence. The Assistant Head of Senior School, Dan Robins, spoke powerfully in last week’s newsletter about the consequences of irresponsible online use. That message was reinforced this week when some of of our younger students engaged in a timely and important session with Nathan Verinder from Online Guardians. Nathan also led a ParentEd session on Thursday evening, attended by many parents who are committed to being part of the solution.

These events highlight a vital truth. Addressing bullying is a shared responsibility. It takes all of us - educators, students and parents - to be brave, to act and to support one another. No single person or policy can stop bullying. A united, values-driven school can make a real difference.

In the Senior School, we maintain a clear and unwavering stance: bullying has no place here. This is not simply a policy statement. It reflects our deep understanding of the harm that bullying can cause , harm that can, in some cases, have heartbreaking consequences. Every student deserves to feel safe, valued and respected. This is not negotiable.

However, I want to emphasise that we cannot act on what we do not know. If the School is not made aware of bullying behaviour, we have no ability to address it. Whilst I acknowledge that some students may feel uncomfortable speaking up, I remind all students and families of the anonymous reporting platform we use, called Stymie.

The word stymie means “to stop” - and that is exactly what it aims to do. Stymie enables students to report any harm they may be witnessing or experiencing, anonymously and securely, so that the right support can be put in place. In 2024, over 110,000 notifications were delivered through the platform across Australia.

Stymie allows anonymous notifications to be sent within seconds to the School. Students also have the option to include images to support their report, if they choose. Issues such as bullying, suicide ideation, sexual assault, discrimination, anxiety, depression, self-harm, physical fights, family violence, sextortion and illegal activity can all be reported using Stymie.

As we approach the National Week of Action (11 to 15 August), I look forward to seeing our Year 11 students step into meaningful leadership roles, guiding activities and leading conversations that matter. Their involvement is a powerful reminder that when young people lead with integrity and courage, real change is possible.

Kate Cornell
Head of Senior School

Year 12 Pastoral Session Recap – University and Post-School Pathways

On Tuesday afternoon, Year 12 students participated in a targeted presentation that explored key aspects of life after school - and what should be thought about and actioned now or in the near future.

University Pathways

For students planning to pursue university study, the session provided a clear overview of admission processes and upcoming key dates for application portals:

• UAC (NSW/ACT): Applications are now open.

• VTAC (VIC): Applications open Monday, 4 August 2025.

• QTAC (QLD): Applications open Tuesday, 5 August 2025.

There is no rush to submit an application through the relevant admission centre immediately; however, to be considered for early offers (where applicable) and to ensure eligibility for the early bird application fee, students should keep the following important dates in mind:

• UAC: Apply and have preferences listed by 30 September 2025

• QTAC: Apply and have preferences listed by 30 September 2025

• VTAC: Apply and have preferences listed by 29 September 2025

Students were also encouraged to explore Early Entry schemes and the Schools Recommendation Scheme (SRS)—many of which are already open and have been regularly promoted through the newsletter. These programs provide opportunities for conditional offers based on Year 11 results or school recommendation, helping students secure a conditional place before ATAR results are released.

While course preferences can be entered after the Trial HSC exams, students should be actively researching and shortlisting options now. This will allow for a smooth and confident application process once exams conclude.

To read more Careers and VET news click 'Expand Article'

Romeo and Juliet – two performances Under the Stars Friday and Saturday 8-9, August 6.00pm.

“TikTok can be scathing, and when rival teens in the Northern River’s region use social media to stir up trouble, the results are dangerous, especially when the adults are away attending the ‘Economic summit’ in their quest for capitalist supremacy. The teens are often left on their own, to navigate their daily lives. And the WIFI is, as always, dodgy in Terranora.

Local law enforcer Prince Marquardt’s online quest for peace amongst the teen gangs holds some weight, but there are extreme rivalries between the Capulets and Montagues, and his pleas – and threats – are quickly forgotten. A chance meeting at an impromptu Rave presents a sliver of hope. A boy and a girl fall in love at first sight, but she is a Capulet and he a Montague.

Is it a chance for the families to reconcile, or is it a doomed love?

Snuggle up with your blankets and beanies, BYO picnic and watch these exceptionally talented group of 14 senior students bring William Shakespeare’s famous love story to life under the stars of Terranora skies. Our students are pictured here on the scaffold set which lifts this centuries old tale into 2025.

Bookings via the following link: BOOK HERE

To register your attendance for 'Opening Night' please click the following link: Opening Night Link

On Wednesday night, our LAG3 Intermediate A team travelled to AB Patterson College to debate in Round 4 of the Gold Coast Debating Competition. With the topic ‘Politics should be a compulsory school subject’, Alexander, Mason and Elizabeth argued the affirmative side of the debate with skill and knowledge.

Their ideas surrounded the desperate need for student engagement with Australian political history and voting systems. They created a model for how this type of class would run and the opposition struggled to rebut their carefully crafted arguments. The team debated with skill and conviction, highlighting the importance of young people understanding and engaging with politics. They should be incredibly proud of their well-deserved win.

With a 2-point victory, Alex, Mason and Elizabeth will be heading through to the Quarter Finals next week held at Trinity Lutheran College.

Congratulations team!

Aliah Whitesides
Teacher 

The Sports Department officially moved offices into the Senior Centre this week, what a FABULOUS centre for our students.

It was very cool to see our Volleyballers take to Beach Volleyball last weekend down at Coolangatta. More details below.

Lindisfarne are also hosting and deep into organising the NCIS Athletics at Walter Peate this year.
C.ex Stadium at Coffs Harbour is a better resource - most notably because of the undercover grandstand and seating area. However, the continual uncertainty with their inclination to cancel NCIS’s bookings with minimal notice in light of bigger events appearing on their Coffs Harbour radar, coupled with washouts/closures of their stadium with minimal rain to protect their grass, might see this change become a more regular occurrence. The obvious advantage is that we don’t have to travel this year, which is certainly nice and a home ground advantage that we encourage you all to use.

A busy week scheduled for next week, yet again!

•   Border Schools Gala Day 3 (Touch Football - Tennis - Volleyball)
•   Netball - QLD Primary Schools Gala Day South Coast Association
•   Touch Football South QLD Secondary All Schools Primary Boys & Girls (Years 3&4 + 5&6)
•   Rugby NSW FNC 7’s (all)
•   Netball - Vicki Wilson Final Series
•   Volleyball QLD Senior Schools Cup

Volleyball

Lindisfarne extends a warm welcome to our latest additions to Lions’ sport; Coaches Rob Reeves and Jena Buchan, who are joining our growing Volleyball program. Bringing with them a combined playing history of over 40 years and coaching history of over 15, Coach Rob and Coach Jena will be supporting both our indoor and beach volleyball activities. Just this past week, alongside members of our teaching staff, they supported nine Lindisfarne teams in the Volleyball Queensland Years 7-11 Beach Schools Cup, a total of 30 athletes from years 9-11. In fact, one of our teams even brought home a Bronze!

The co-founders of Cooly Beach Volleyball, Coach Rob and Coach Jena are no strangers to the volleyball scene. A former Australian Youth Olympian bronze medallist, Coach Rob has a playing resume that spans all corners of the globe, from medals at multiple Australian national events to competing in World Tour events in over 15 countries. He’s recently returned from three months playing another European World Tour season, as well as coaching beach camps in Portugal. A Level 3 coach with Volleyball Australia, you’ll find Coach Rob on the sands of Cooly beach weekly, coaching everyone from first-time players to international-level athletes. Now, he’ll also be proudly wearing a Lindisfarne coaching polo as he joins us for both indoor and beach.

Coach Jena, a Level 2 coach with Volleyball Australia, brings an extensive career both playing and working across the sport and fitness space. An academic at Southern Cross University in exercise and sport, she has played both indoor and beach volleyball herself for over 20 years, including at club level during her university undergraduate study in the US (her original home) at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. Further qualified as an Accredited Exercise Physiologist and Level 2 strength and conditioning coach, Coach Jena is passionate about using sport as a way to support both physical and mental health, and looks forward to bringing her experience and love for volleyball to Lindisfarne!

Lindisfarne Shines at 2025 Volleyball Queensland Beach Schools Cup

This year, Lindisfarne made a remarkable debut at the 2025 Volleyball Queensland Beach Schools Cup, a prestigious two-day beach volleyball competition that draws high school students from across Queensland—and even some from northern New South Wales.

Traditionally held in Term 1, the event was postponed due to Cyclone Alfred. Had it taken place in March, Lindisfarne was prepared to enter three teams. However, the delay, combined with the growing popularity of our volleyball program, resulted in a total of nine teams representing our school—five boys’ teams and four girls’ teams.

The tournament, held under perfect beach conditions, was a fantastic opportunity for students to showcase their skills on the sand. With teams consisting of 2–4 players, every group played between three to five games on Sunday before moving into their respective divisions for finals on Monday.

For many of our students, this was their first-ever experience with beach volleyball, but that didn’t hold them back. Their teamwork, resilience, and sportsmanship stood out across the tournament. We were especially proud of the Year 10 boys team—Nash, David, Jay, and Kaiden—who played exceptionally well to secure 3rd place in the competitive Year 10 Fours Division.

As our first year participating in this event, Lindisfarne’s performance was nothing short of inspiring. With this strong foundation, we’re excited to see our beach volleyball program continue to grow as students gain confidence, experience, and success on the sand.

*Please see 'Expand Article' at end for more volleyball photos. 

AFLQ Secondary Regional Finals

On Tuesday, our Lindisfarne AFL teams travelled to Coolangatta Football Ground to compete in the AFLQ Regional Finals, following strong performances in the earlier qualifying rounds. Each of our teams earned their place at this event and represented the school with pride, determination, and sportsmanship.

The day kicked off with our Junior Boys, who faced a tough battle from the first bounce. With limited rotations available, the boys showed incredible resilience, work rate, and defensive pressure throughout the game. They pushed their opponents all the way but ultimately ran out of steam late in the match, going down by just 7 points. It was a gutsy effort, and the boys can certainly hold their heads high.

Next up were our Youth Girls, who faced a highly experienced Marymount SC side. Our girls got off to a flying start, taking the lead at quarter-time thanks to their intensity and teamwork. Despite some brilliant individual and team efforts, Marymount’s experience and refined skills proved decisive as they edged ahead in the second half, handing us a 17-point loss. Nonetheless, the girls showed great spirit and potential throughout.

The final game of the day saw our Senior Girls take the field in the late match. Up against a strong Hillcrest team, our girls rose to the challenge with outstanding individual efforts, particularly from our midfield group, who led from the front. Despite their best efforts, Hillcrest proved too strong, eventually running out 50-point winners.

While the results didn’t go our way, the commitment, passion, and pride shown by all our teams were commendable. Congratulations to all players and staff involved for their dedication and for representing Lindisfarne so well on the regional stage.

Futsal 2025 Queensland Champions of Champions (U12 &U14 Girls)

A further continuation of the QLD Champion of Champions at Nissan Arena. Our U12 and U14 girls took to the courts this week, taking on some pretty slick opposition.

The U12s were valiant in all their games, albeit finding it hard to put teams away. They didn’t make it through the rounds, and the whole team was commendable. Taliah Rice was a standout, and young Molly Loxton-Humphreys was also making regular, valuable contributions.

Pictured above: U12 Girls 

The Lindisfarne U14 girls are a pretty hot team, they progressed through the rounds into the finals. They made short work of the quarters, coming away with a 3:0 win. Then came the semis - a game the girls all but won except on the scoreboard, being completely dominant but not landing the goals. They went down 0:2 and their tournament finished. Charli Wiegand and Harper Jasmin were standouts for these girls, but the whole team absolutely deserves a wrap!

Pictured above: U14 Girls

Spotlight on Hazel Egan

On Saturday 28 June, Hazel (Year 9) competed in the Queensland Under 15 Épée Fencing Championships, securing a strong win in the quarterfinal (15–9) before narrowly missing a spot in the final with a close 15–13 loss in the semi-final—earning an impressive equal third in her first state championships.

A week later, Hazel returned for the Under 17 Championships at Yeronga State High. Despite a slower start, she advanced to the semi-finals again after a 15–10 quarterfinal win, eventually falling to the overall champion in a challenging bout.

Although unable to attend the National Championships this year due to family commitments, Hazel has her sights set on competing at the national level in 2026.

Damien Clucas
Head of Sports and Activities 

Nelly Rises to the Challenge – National Equestrian Qualifier!

Congratulations to Nelly Brindley (Year 9), who has qualified for the National Interschool Equestrian Championships after an outstanding performance at the recent state-level event.

Nelly has shown incredible dedication, discipline, and passion in her equestrian pursuits this season, excelling in Dressage and Show Hunter events with her horse Miami’s Gift (stable name Murphy). Balancing rigorous training with schoolwork is no small feat, and we should be incredibly proud of their achievements.

This prestigious national competition is held at the Sydney International Equestrian Centre in September and will see the country’s top young riders compete. We wish Nelly and Murphy, all the best as they prepare to represent Queensland on the national stage. Can’t wait to cheer them on!

Kathryn Leary
Equestrian Co ordinator

RECENT GAMES

NSW RUGBY FAR NORTH COAST 7s TOURNAMENT

On last Wednesday 23rd July, our 7s squads travelled to Evan’s Head to compete in the NSW Rugby FNC 7s Tournament. This tournament served as a warm up for the NSW Rugby FNC 7s Regional Final next week.

U18 BOYS

Our U18 boys played four games in a round robin on the day, coming away with a win against Kyogle High School, draw against Woodlawn and close losses against Ballina Coast and McLean High Schools, respectively. Overall, there were a number of encouraging signs from our boys and a lot they can improve on throughout the 7s season as they have the makings of a fast and fit 7s squad. Mani Lopez, Jesse Bravington, Max Reid and Sam Stovin were among our best players on the day with steadfast defence and strong runs with ball in hand. These boys were ably supported by Lincoln Dell, who is relatively new to rugby union, and Timana Andrews who both had some very nice touches on attack.

U16 BOYS

The U16 boys kicked off their tournament with a gutsy comeback against a strong Ballina Coast side. In the final moments, Chase Wilson launched a pinpoint cross-field kick to Zane Weston, who calmly secured the ball under pressure to cross for the match-winner, only for the try to be ruled out as the siren had sounded seconds earlier.

Despite the disappointment, the boys responded with resilience and pride, playing four outstanding games that made their coach incredibly proud. Captain Teo Martin led with maturity and emotional control, particularly when faced with unsportsmanlike conduct from an opponent. His leadership and composure reflected that of a seasoned elite-level captain.

The team grew stronger with each game, finishing with their most cohesive performance in a hard-fought final match against Woodlawn College. Former Woodlawn student James Green made a positive impact throughout the tournament and was proud to contribute strongly in this final contest. In difficult, drizzly conditions, a late team try, set up by slick interplay between Will King and Jack Cross, sealed a well-earned victory.

Shared leadership was a standout of the day, with players offering ideas, halftime reflections, and encouragement. Archie Loemker led vocally and through action, while all 12 players contributed meaningfully, upholding the values and spirit of Lindisfarne Rugby 7s.

U14 BOYS

U14 Lindisfarne Lions Rugby Report – Term 3 Update

The U14 Lindisfarne Lions have shifted gears into their Term 3 7s season and got off to a flying start by winning the FNC Qualifier held in Evans Head last Friday. It was an outstanding way to launch their 7s campaign, with the team showing excellent adaptability and growth across the day.

Despite it being their first 7s hit-out of the term, the Lions quickly found their rhythm, combining speed, support play, and sharp defence to dominate their pool and finals matches. With each game, the team grew in confidence and cohesion, executing their structures with increasing precision and flair.

Several players stood out throughout the day. Oli Wilson was electric with ball in hand, constantly threatening the defensive line and putting in bone crunching tackles. Oli Costello brought energy and control, contributing with strong carries and sharp decision-making. Frederico Tavares delivered excellent passes out wide, while Coby Ellison was pivotal in directing play and maintaining tempo from the middle of the park.

Winning the FNC Qualifier is a terrific achievement and a reflection of the hard work and commitment the squad has carried through from their successful 15s season. With more 7s tournaments to come, the Lions will continue refining their skills and building on this strong start as they work toward regional and state-level competitions.

U16 GIRLS

It was a great first tournament for our U16 girls to kick off our final term of rugby for the year. It is clear that the quality of opposition has improved over the last 12 months and this resulted in the girls only winning one game out of four. All losses were close and the team are looking forward to having another crack at these teams again next week with the aim of qualifying for Sydney.

Working on our speed to the ruck defensively and offensively was a target for the day and some small improvements were made. As usual, all the girls tried their best and the heart they put into their defence was outstanding.

The highlight of the day was the emergence of Hannah Jocumsen as a rugby player. Her commitment on defence and slick evasive action with ball in hand was impressive for someone so new to the game. Her play throughout the day resulted in Hannah receiving our player of the tournament award.

Other points for the day went to Milla Sergiacomi and Elodie Mueller who both continue to show outstanding commitment and progress.

It is great to see this core group of players so keen to continue with their rugby always showing a willingness to learn and improve.

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Last Friday was Schools Tree Day, which is a yearly event held in conjunction with National Tree Day. Since 1996, 28 million trees have been planted around Australia through these events. 17 Lindisfarne students from years 4 - 12 got hands-on and involved in a tree planting activity in Banora. In no time, we were able to plant 250 trees, which will enhance and support local biodiversity for many years to come. We thank Watergum for delivering this event and for engaging our students in such a hands-on and practical experience that is not only educational but also gives back to the local community. Make sure to check out watergum.org to learn about the incredible work that they do in preserving native wildlife and habitats in our local area.

Patrick Brabant
School Assistant - Sustainability

LTV Episode 38 is now available. This week we take a look at horse riding as a sport, showcase some of the incredible talent from Germinate Records, and feature highlights from the recent Duke of Edinburgh program.

Ryan Murphy
Lindisfarne TV Coordinator