2025 Term 3 Week 8 12 Sept 2025

Dear Lindisfarne Parents and Guardians,

This week has been a celebration of creativity, connection and community across all aspects of School life. From powerful performances and community conversations to sporting achievements and sculpture installations, I continue to be inspired by the incredible things happening at Lindisfarne.

This week, the Citadel in Murwillumbah came alive with the power of music and mental health awareness during our annual Sing for R U OK? Community Choir Night. It was wonderful to welcome back the brilliant Vicky Jacobs from Melbourne to lead this heartwarming evening of unity and support. We were reminded of the important R U OK message that one conversation could change a life and the four steps to that conversation; ask, listen, encourage action and check-in.

Brett Canning from Germinate Records also took the opportunity to launch the ‘There Is Always Love’ global musical collaboration that Lindisfarne will lead next year across a range of Round Square schools around the world.

Thank you to all families who engaged in Stage 3 and Junior School Parent-Teacher Interviews this week. Strong relationships between home and school are a cornerstone of student success, and we appreciate your partnership and participation.

This week we were delighted to host our Big Boys’ Breakfast events at both campuses. These mornings are always a highlight of the year, and this year was no exception. It was a joy to see students and their dads, grandfathers, uncles, and special friends share a relaxed morning of simply being together.

A big thank you to our Parents and Friends Association for making these events so warm and welcoming, and to all families who attended. It was a meaningful way to honour the father figures in our lives.

Our Sunshine Avenue students had an action-packed day at the 6-a-side Soccer Gala this week. With big smiles, bigger kicks, and boundless enthusiasm, the day was a great opportunity for our youngest learners to build friendships, enjoy healthy competition, and represent Lindisfarne Lions with pride.

The annual Staff v Year 12 Student Volleyball Match returned this week and once again brought big energy and bigger laughs. Congratulations to all involved. It's these traditions that build lasting school memories and deepen the connections between our young people and the staff who guide them.

As we near the end of our 2025 Business Breakfast Series, we are delighted to invite you to our final event:

Date: Friday, 19 September 2025
Time: 6:30am
Location:Senior Centre, Mahers Lane Campus

Our panel includes:

• Jane Laverty – Regional Director, Business NSW Northern Rivers

• Dean Gould – Strategic Communications Consultant

• Aymon Gow – General Manager, Tropical Fruit World

This is a not-to-be-missed opportunity to hear firsthand from regional leaders on the evolving business landscape and to connect with fellow parents, industry partners, and community friends. Please see our flyer and RSVP via the following link: TryBooking Link

We are thrilled to announce that Lindisfarne has made its inaugural entry into the 2025 SWELL Sculpture Festival on the beautiful Currumbin beachfront. This marks an exciting new chapter for our Creative Industries team, who have led this project with passion, innovation, and artistry.

Our school’s sculpture is located at site #77, at the southern end of the exhibition near Flat Rock. With 80 incredible sculptures on display between The Alley and Tugun, this weekend is the perfect time to explore the festival with friends and family.

You can also take part in the People’s Choice Awards and photo competitions by tagging your photos with@swellsculpture and showcasing how our artwork embodies the 2025 theme: People - Art - Place.

A huge congratulations to our Creative Industries staff and students for representing Lindisfarne at this world renowned public art exhibition.

This Sunday we wish our Round Square students and staff delegation well as they travel to Oman and Dubai for the 2025 International conference. This promises to be an incredible experience as students and staff from Round Square Schools gather from across the world to meet in Dubai.

Finally, heartfelt congratulations to two of our incredible Lindisfarne Athletes Elle Down (Year 4) and Andie Buchan (Year 6) who have excelled throughout the year culminating in stirring victories at the National All Schools Cross Country Championships. This is a significant achievement and we are so very proud of Elle and Andie on becoming National Champions!

Lindisfarne continues to be a place of excellence, creativity, care, and community and this week has been a strong reflection of those values in action. I am proud of the efforts of our students, the dedication of our staff, and the unwavering support of our families.

Wishing you a restful weekend.

Warm regards,

Stuart Marquardt
Principal

Dear Students, Staff, Parents and Guardians,

In my last five articles, we have been exploring the lives of each of the Saints that our Sports Houses are named after. So far, we have focused on Saint Cuthbert, Saint Stephen, Saint Andrew, Saint Hilda and Saint Barnabas. In this article, we will conclude by turning our attention to Saint Margaret.

Saint Margaret of Scotland, also known as Margaret of Wessex, was an English princess born around 1045 in Hungary to Princess Agatha of Hungary and English Prince Edward the Exile. Her siblings, Cristina and Edgar the Atheling, were also born during the family's time in Hungary.

At the age of 10, Margaret and her family returned to England when her father was called back as a potential successor to the throne. Unfortunately, Edward died shortly after their arrival, but Margaret and Edgar continued living at the English court.

Following William the Conqueror's triumph at the Battle of Hastings in 1066, Margaret's family fled, with her widowed mother planning to take them north to Northumbria.

According to tradition, Agatha decided to leave Northumbria and return to the continent, but the family's ship encountered a storm that drove it further north to Scotland, leading to a shipwreck in 1068. The location where they landed is now known as "St. Margaret's Hope."

King Malcolm Canmore III of Scotland welcomed Margaret and her family, offering them protection. He soon fell deeply in love with the kind and beautiful princess, and they married in 1070 at Dunfermline Castle.

Together, they had eight children, six sons and two daughters, all of whom were raised with a strong Christian faith, exemplifying a devout family life.

Margaret's kind nature and good heart greatly influenced Malcolm's reign, softening his temperament and guiding him to become a virtuous King of Scotland. Together, they prayed, fed the hungry, and provided a powerful example of faith in action. Margaret not only managed domestic affairs but was also often consulted on state matters.

She advanced the arts and education in Scotland, encouraged Church synods, and worked to address religious excesses involving bishops, priests, and laypeople.

Her contributions to Scotland earned her the epithet "The Pearl of Scotland."

Margaret tirelessly worked to aid Scotland’s poor, encouraging others to live devoutly, grow in prayer, and in holiness. She assisted in founding churches, including the Abbey of Dunfermline, which houses a relic of the true Cross.

Known for her deep spiritual life, Margaret set aside specific times for prayer and scripture reading, often fasting and sleeping little to devote more time to her devotions. She exemplified holiness in her roles as wife, mother, and laywoman, being deeply devoted to Christ.

Malcolm greatly admired Margaret's religious devotion, having her books embellished with jewels, gold, and silver. One such decorated book, a gospel with portraits of the four evangelists, is now held at Oxford's Bodleian Library after being miraculously retrieved from a river.

In 1093, during the Battle of Alnwick, Malcolm and their eldest son were killed. Already in poor health from a life of austerity, Margaret died four days later on November 16, 1093.

She was interred before the high altar at Dunfermline.

In 1250, Pope Innocent IV canonized Margaret, acknowledging her holy life and remarkable virtue. She was celebrated for her efforts in Church reform and personal piety.

In 1259, the remains of Margaret and Malcolm were relocated to a chapel in the eastern apse of Dunfermline Abbey. In 1560, Mary Queen of Scots acquired Margaret's head as a relic, believing its presence and Margaret’s heavenly prayers aided her during childbirth. This relic eventually found its way to the Jesuits at the Scots' College in Douai, France, but it was lost during the French Revolution.

May we all be inspired by Saint Margaret’s life of Godly devotion, care for the poor and the promotion of education.

Blessings,

Reverend Lyndon
School Chaplain

Thank you for your patience as we worked to process more than 2,000 school photos. These photos are now in the process of being distributed to families.

Junior School students have already begun receiving their photos, and distribution at Mahers Lane will take place across the next week.

Most sibling photos will be sent home with the eldest student. Please check behind the class and portrait photos, as that is where they are usually placed. Some sibling photos did arrive separately, these are being sorted and will be sent out next week. So if your sibling photo is not with your pack, please allow a few extra days for distribution before contacting the School.

For those who elected to collect photos, these are available from Reception at the relevant campus. They will be held until the end of term, after which any uncollected photos will be posted to the address on file.

If you missed placing an order, late orders can still be made online. Use the School’s online order code 29R JHB 5LV via advancedlife.com.au.

Regards,

Simon McKinley
Director of Community Engagement
smckinley@lindisfarne.nsw.edu.au

As we approach the end of Term 3, I would like to take this opportunity to thank all parents and teachers for your shared commitment to your child’s growth through our Parent–Teacher Interviews. These conversations are such a valuable opportunity to celebrate the wonderful learning taking place in our classrooms, and to share strategies that support both improvement and ongoing growth. We have two more sessions scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday next week. I encourage families to double-check their bookings on SEQTA Engage to ensure everything is confirmed and to let your child’s teacher know of any changes to availability.

This week, we also enjoyed a very special community event with the Big Boys’ Breakfast on Wednesday. It was heart-warming to see so many dads, granddads, and other significant men in our students’ lives gathered together. Sharing a bacon and egg roll while spending time with the children made for a joyful morning that highlighted the strong sense of connection within our community.

Looking ahead, the final weeks of term are shaping up to be very busy, with a number of activities and opportunities for our students and families. In this edition of the newsletter, you’ll also find information about the Vacation Care program for OOSHC. Please note the earlier start time of 7:30 am for vacation care days. We hope this adjustment will make the service more accessible and convenient for many families. I thank Michelle and the OOSHC team for their fantastic work in providing such a positive and valuable experience for our students.

Thank you once again for your ongoing support of our Junior School community. We look forward to finishing the term with great energy and purpose.

Go the Suns! #AllGasNoBrakes

Jeremy Godden
Head of Junior School

Year 3 students have just returned from their very first school camp — a two-day, one-night adventure that will go down in history as the best two days of Year 3 life so far! With wide smiles, plenty of excitement, and stories that grew taller by the hour, our 8- and 9-year-olds discovered what camp is truly all about.

We were blessed with absolutely brilliant weather for the entire camp, setting the perfect backdrop for outdoor adventure. Across the two days, students threw themselves into four exciting activities — Prusiking, Billy Carts, an Obstacle Course, and Team Pursuit. Each challenge lasted two hours and fifteen minutes, which meant plenty of time to test limits, explore new skills, and work together as a team.

From climbing ropes higher than they ever thought possible to racing carts powered by determination (and perhaps a dash of competitiveness!), every activity was designed to encourage and challenge young people to grow, lead, and communicate. The camp experience provided opportunities for the development of life skills, resilience, confidence, teamwork, and communication skills — the kind of things that textbooks alone can’t teach.

It wasn’t just the activities that made camp so special — the meals and snacks were delicious, nutritious, fulfilling, and wonderfully varied, keeping everyone fuelled and ready for adventure. The cabin rooms were comfortable, and the chance to stay with friends made the experience even more memorable. Needless to say, the bunk beds were a big hit, with laughter, whispers, and excitement filling the cabins well into the night.

Of course, it wasn’t all grit and hard work. There were plenty of quirky camp moments —giggles that lasted well past bedtime, obstacle course tumbles that ended with cheers from teammates, and friendly team banter during the challenges. These moments weren’t just funny; they were powerful lessons in cooperation, problem-solving, self-reliance, and self-confidence.

By the time camp wrapped up, our Year 3 campers had shown incredible personal development, self-discipline, and a growing sense of independence. They returned a little more tired — but also a lot taller in spirit.

Year 3, you’ve set the bar high. Here’s to many more adventures to come!

Jodie Arnold
Teacher

Please see gallery for more photos. 

Playtime in the Kindergarten play area just got even better with the arrival of our brand new mud kitchen!

The children have been busy cooking up all sorts of imaginative delights… from gooey mud pies and crunchy rock cakes to the most colourful flower salads you’ve ever seen. With spoons, bowls, and plenty of creativity, this new space has quickly become a favourite spot during Very Important Playtime.

Not only is it lots of fun, but the mud kitchen also helps children develop social skills, cooperation, and problem-solving, all while connecting with nature. Best of all, it gives their imaginations the perfect place to run wild!

We can’t wait to see what tasty new “recipes” are created next.

Angela Dickens
Teacher

This term in the Junior School, our community has continued to grow, learn, and shine through the Round Square Heroes of Discovery program. Each hero represents qualities that guide us toward becoming the best version of ourselves, and this term we were delighted to spotlight three special heroes to our students and families.

Sustainability Suki inspires us to make thoughtful choices for our environment and to embrace small actions that create a big difference for our planet.

Inquisitive Indu reminds us of the joy of curiosity and the importance of asking questions, seeking knowledge, and viewing the world with wonder.

Problem-Solving Papri encourages us to see challenges as opportunities, teaching us the value of creativity, persistence, and teamwork in finding solutions.

These names have quickly become part of our daily conversations, as students connect their own actions to the qualities of the Heroes of Discovery.

Last week, we celebrated the much-anticipated Hero Day, which was earned through the combined efforts of all Junior School students. By showing positive behaviour and demonstrating the character traits of our heroes, students were rewarded with Hero Tickets, placed into the Hero Box, and together worked towards reaching the Hero Line!

To celebrate this achievement, students enjoyed ice poles, extended playtime, and a fun dance party in the Music Garden. Hero Day was a joyful reminder of what can be accomplished when everyone contributes. It highlighted the many “little heroes” who walk among us every day.

We look forward to spotlighting more Round Square Heroes of Discovery across the Junior School next term.

Angela Mundy
Assistant Head of Junior School

Please see gallery below for more images.

Spotlight on Students - Hunter Moore

Father & Son Make Tournament History at the Sawtell Seaside Open

Congratulations to Hunter, who was the winner of the 10/U Boys event at the 2025 Sawtell Seaside Open – a top-tier tournament on the Australian calendar with a proud history of champions, including many current and former professional players.

The event attracts juniors from across the country, all competing for valuable Australian and Universal Tennis Ranking points. Hunter put on an outstanding performance, winning his semi-final against a NSW opponent in a thrilling match 6/7, 6/0, 10/7, before taking out the No.1 seed from Victoria in the final, 6/0, 6/0. This incredible victory boosts both his Australian and Universal Tennis Rankings.

Adding to the excitement, Hunter’s dad, Brendon, also claimed victory in the Men’s Open event. This marks the first time in the history of the Sawtell Seaside Open that a father and son have won both the Men’s Open and Junior events in the same tournament – a truly remarkable achievement!

Well done to Hunter and Brendon on this historic and inspirational family success.

To read more about Junior School Sport, please click expand article.

Just One Week to Go - 24-Hour Run for the Lindisfarne Safe Sleepbus

The countdown is on! In just one week, our Year 8 students will lead Lindisfarne’s first-ever 24-Hour Run Project, taking place in the Mahers Lane Chapel from 2.00pm Thursday, 18 September to 2.00pm Friday, 19 September 2025.

For a full 24 hours, students and staff will rotate on treadmills, running with purpose to shine a light on homelessness and to raise vital funds for the Lindisfarne Safe Sleepbus. This initiative aims to provide safe, overnight accommodation for vulnerable people in our Tweed community, complete with sleeping pods, hygiene facilities, and pathways to local support services.

We are proud to see strong community partnerships already supporting this cause, including Rotary, Murwillumbah Bus Tech, and the Dickson family of Murwillumbah. Their expertise and generosity are helping to drive this vision forward.

Families and friends are invited to join us by donating through our GoFundMe page. Every contribution helps bring the Safe Sleepbus closer to reality and ensures it can serve those most in need.

Support the Lindisfarne Safe Sleep Bus here: https://gofund.me/32ef7bda

What’s in Your Backpack?

As we approach the end of term, the pace of school life often feels heavier for our Middle School students. Assessments, co-curricular activities, and social dynamics can all add up, making it important to reflect on how we support student wellbeing.

A useful way to picture this is to think of each student carrying a backpack. Alongside books and laptops, that backpack also holds the unseen weight of daily life - homework worries, challenges with friendships, or simply the tiredness of a long term. Some days the backpack feels light, while on others it can be so full that even one more item makes it hard to carry.

Through our pastoral care programs, students are encouraged to recognise what they’re carrying and to find strategies that lighten the load, whether that’s talking with a teacher, asking for help, or practising ways to manage stress. Families and staff can also play a key role by noticing when the “backpack” seems too heavy and stepping in with empathy and support.

If at any stage you feel your child may need some extra support, please don’t hesitate to reach out to their Homeroom teacher as the first point of contact.

Together, we can ensure that every student feels supported, resilient, and ready to keep moving forward, even when the load increases.

Cathy Cox
Head of Middle School

This week, our school community came together to focus on the importance of looking out for one another and starting conversations that can make a difference. In recognition of R U OK? Day, students engaged in a range of activities designed to build awareness, connection, and support.

Throughout the week, Homeroom sessions provided time for reflection and discussion about how we can ask, “Are you OK?” and respond with care. At lunchtimes, students enjoyed special moments that encouraged inclusivity and togetherness, while our bake sale raised both awareness and funds in support of wellbeing initiatives. A highlight of the week was our community singing event, which brought students, staff, and families together in a joyful celebration of connection.

R U OK? Day is a reminder that every day is the right day to check in with friends, family, and colleagues. By engaging in these activities, our students have learned that a simple question can be the start of a meaningful conversation and can make a big difference in someone’s life.

We are proud of the way our students embraced this important initiative, and we thank our community for their support in helping us foster a culture of kindness and care.

Amber Phillips
Dean of Students - Middle School

See gallery below for photos

Public Speaking

On Wednesday night, five of our talented Year 5 students took to the stage at the Senior Centre to showcase their public speaking skills – and what a performance it was! Each student spoke with confidence, clarity, and passion, leaving the judges with a tough decision on their hands.

We are incredibly proud of Addison, Tom, Woody, Bridie, and Edie for their fantastic efforts and representation of our school. A special congratulations goes to Bridie, who was awarded first place, and to Woody, who achieved a well-deserved second place.

Well done to all our participants – you were outstanding!

E Safety Online

This week, our Stage 3 students took part in an engaging and informative eSafety Webinar, designed to help them navigate the digital world safely and responsibly. The session sparked meaningful discussions in classrooms, as students reflected on their own online behaviours and learned how to recognise potential risks.

Throughout the webinar, students explored key protective behaviours to help them stay safe online, including:

• Managing privacy settings, using strong passphrases, and protecting personal information
  

• Understanding how body clues (like feeling uneasy or uncomfortable) can signal when something isn’t right online
  

• Practising help-seeking strategies for dealing with harmful or unsafe online situations
  

• Identifying their trusted team and knowing how to access support pathways
  

The learning was both relevant and impactful, equipping our students with practical tools to become confident and safe digital citizens.

Paula Drew
Year 5 Coordinator

This week, we recognised R U OK? Day with the much-anticipated Community Choir event at The Citadel. This much-loved gathering, led by Brett Canning and Germinate Records, brought us together in a united voice to sing one of INXS’s best-known songs. It was a wonderful reminder of the power of music and connection. In addition, a range of activities were held during House Tutor Group and lunchtimes to raise awareness of mental health and the importance of starting a conversation. The work being done in this space at Lindisfarne is inspiring, and I thank all who contributed.

On Wednesday evening, I had the pleasure of adjudicating the Mahers Lane Public Speaking Finals. The standard of speeches continues to improve each year, making it incredibly difficult to determine the winners. Congratulations to all students who took part, and particularly to those who were named Runner Up or Winner in their divisions. Their confidence, creativity, and commitment to the art of public speaking are something of which they can be proud.

Today at lunchtime, we enjoyed the annual Staff vs. Students Volleyball Match. This spirited contest is always a highlight, and while the students fought valiantly, the staff were able to secure a 54–36 victory. My thanks go to our Year 12 leaders, Amity Leach and Jack Hou, who worked closely with the Sports Department to put on such a great event. We now look forward to the basketball and soccer matches in the week ahead.

Finally, it gives me immense pleasure to share news of record nominations for our students in OnSTAGE, the prestigious annual showcase of HSC Drama group projects and individual performances. To have a student nominated is an outstanding achievement. This year, we have received 13 nominations for individual projects and three nominations for group performances, which is extraordinary. Congratulations to all our Drama students, and to Mrs Camer, whose leadership and teaching have inspired such remarkable results. OnSTAGE will be held at the Seymour Centre from Saturday, 7 February to Friday, 13 February 2026, and we are excited to follow our students’ progress.

Kate Cornell
Head of Senior School

HSC Examinations next week

Design and Technology marking will take place on Monday.

The HSC Music students will undertake their Performance Examinations on Tuesday

We wish them all the best for these examinations next week.

Year 11 Examinations

Year 11 Examinations commence on Monday 15, September the timetable can be viewed here.

We wish all the Year 11 students and Year 10 accelerants all the best for their examinations over the next two weeks.

Term Break HSC Revision Sessions

The timetable for HSC revision sessions during the Term Break will be sent home to students and families via email next week.

Caroline Jeffries
Dean of Studies

Upcoming UAC Digital Live: Navigating University Applications

The Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) is hosting a live online session on Wednesday, 17 September 2025, at 6.00PM. This event is designed to assist prospective students in understanding the university application process.

How to Join:

The session will be streamed live onUAC’s YouTube channel and is open to all students, careers advisers, and parents. No registration is required.

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RUGBY CAPTAINS’ DINNER

The 2025 Lindisfarne Rugby Captain's Dinner and Presentation Night will be held on Thursday, 25 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 several 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

• Lily Dick 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 2025 school 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.

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I was stoked to witness two of our students, Elle Down in Year 4 and Andie Buchan in Year 6, competing at the Cross Country - Schools Sports Australia Nationals last Friday, what a buzz up there.

To qualify for this event, Andie and Elle have been demolishing fields across:

• WON at Lindisfarne carnival
• WON at NCIS championships
• WON at NSWCIS championships
• WON at NSWPSSA championships to get to the National Schools' - the most prestigious school Cross Country event in the land.

Just getting a student within your school to that Championship is an extraordinarily hard feat, and rarely occurs. Getting two runners that both won SO convincingly is surreal. The girls will forever be National Australian Champions! Clean sweep of all the pathways.

Those little moments that we will all forever cherish, like at the finish unpacking the race at the finish with our participating students, Andie Buchan and Elle Down - it doesn't get much better for us as teachers within the school looking on.

As teachers, it’s the little moments we cherish most — like unpacking the race with the girls at the finish line, still buzzing with adrenaline and pride. It doesn’t get much better than that.

Congratulations, Elle and Andie — your hard work, determination, and team spirit have inspired us all!

Spotlight on Phoebe Hissink

Congratulations to Phoebe Hissink in Year 9 from the Mullumbimby Brunswick Netball Association, who competed in the grand final with her team, the Marshmallows, last weekend. The team finished as runners-up in the Under 15s, but Phoebe’s incredible shooting as GA/GS—hardly missing a goal or putting a foot wrong—made her a standout on the court. Her efforts were recognised across all divisions, earning her the prestigious Caroline Bennett Award for “Best on Day.” Congratulations, Phoebe, on this amazing achievement!

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Netball National All Schools Challeneg in Adelaide

Year 9/10 Team

• Anna Haubek, Kayla Mupunga, Ayla Drury

• Zali Billet, Lara Smith, Sophie Parkes

• Sadie Eddy, Charlotte Slack-Smith, Trinity Bassingthwaite

Year 7/8 Team

• Mackenzie, Schubert Eden, Del Vecchio, Holly Hennessy

• Elke Knapp, Isabelle Daniel, Sienna Rosser

• Taylor Van Niekerk, Zahli Bruhn, Harriette O’Hehir, Bess O’Brien

Our Year 7/8 Girls and Year 9/10 Girls travelled to Adelaide and competed in the National Netball Challenge. Over three days, they played at South Australia Stadium, against South Australian, Tasmanian, Victorian, NSW, and Queensland teams.

Thank you to photographer Ryan O’Hehir for the action shots. (See in gallery below)

Year 9/10 - Games were played over 4 quarters (10 minutes)

Round 1 - Marsden (33) V Lindisfarne (16) Marsden was quick off the mark in the first quarter, and we matched them in the second half of the game.

Round 2 - Lindisfarne (21) V Kildare College (24) Close match with outstanding court work, defence, and shooting.

Round 3 - Lindisfarne (13) V St James (43) The competition runners-up.

Round 4 - Pulteney (18) V Lindisfarne (31) A fantastic game with our team able to implement their game style.

Cross-over matches were played with an intense format- four matches played back to back. Here, players were able to fight for a Competition position with our Lindisfarne team, coming away with a strong win to secure 7th position on the ladder. The Grand Final match was played by St.James (Qld) and Catherine McAuley School (SA), with the South Australians securing the win for the second year in a row. Congratulations to our Team 9/10.

Our Year 7/8 team performed strongly across the competition with close margins and proudly represented us in this elite Netball field. With matches against Bansia Park International School, Bendigo Education Development Program ( a team selected from 3 campuses), Melville High School, Kildare College, and finishing with eventual winners Pulteney Grammar School, they experienced 2 hard days of Netball. The final day saw crossover matches and placings, with our Year 7/8 team finishing in 8th position and bringing home experience that will reap positives in the 2026 National All Schools Challenge in Queensland.

Suzanne Evans
Netball Teacher

At Lindisfarne, we love celebrating students who show initiative, compassion, and commitment to causes beyond the school gates and Tex McGrath in Year 7 is the perfect example.

This September, Tex is taking on the Make A Wave challenge, a month-long surfing fundraiser hosted by the global charitySurfAid, which works to improve the health and well-being of people living in isolated regions of Indonesia and other remote surf communities. As part of the challenge, participants surf every day for 30 days to raise vital funds for clean water, medical support, and hygiene infrastructure.

Tex is one of SurfAid’s Grom Ambassadors and a lead organiser of a community paddle-out event in Byron Bay to kick off the campaign.

Tex is not alone in this challenge and is joined by fellow Lindisfarne students Jasper, Duke, Otto who are also surfing daily to support the cause.

As a school community, we’re incredibly proud of Tex and his peers for using their passion to create global change.

You can read more and support T’s personal Make A Wave journey here:
👉https://makeawave.co/tex-mcgrath

Rhett McDonald 
Director of PDHPE

Year 10 Rock ’n’ Roll

Last Thursday, our Year 10 students took to the floor for the much-anticipated Rock ’n’ Roll event, an event filled with energy, rhythm and fun.

In the weeks leading up to the performance, students devoted themselves to rehearsals in their regular PDHPE classes, working hard to refine their steps and build confidence in their routines.

The Year 10 Rock ’n’ Roll event has been a proud Lindisfarne tradition for just over 25 years, and while COVID created some temporary interruptions, it has once again reclaimed its place as a staple experience in the Year 10 journey. The event continues to be a rite of passage, one that students will look back on with fond memories long after they leave school.

A special and heartfelt thank you goes to Rob and Kathy, who have dedicated their expertise and enthusiasm to instructing this unit for every one of the 25 years it has run. Their passion and commitment have made the Rock ’n’ Roll event not only possible but a much-anticipated event on the school calendar.

Finally, congratulations to all of our Year 10 students for their outstanding involvement, enthusiasm and willingness to step outside their comfort zones during this event.

Rhett McDonald
Director of PDHPE

A huge thank you to everyone who came along to our annual Sing for R U OK? The Day Community Choir event is held at The Citadel on Monday evening. The venue was a buzz with one of our largest outs yet as everyone raised their voices through the INXS classic Never Tear Us Apart, led once again by Vicky Jacobs.

Lindisfarne parent, and R U OK? Ambassador Alistair Schuback helped to put the evening in perspective and remind us all of how we can look out for each other to ensure that those around us feel supported through difficult times. An extra special thank you to each of the following student performers who helped to make the evening a success:

• Elizabeth Farr
• Cruz Kill
• Ben Kelly
• Sara Bibin
• Taylor Forster
• Sofia Wilson
• Harper Reid
• Milo Townsen
• Leo Lush
• Sam Ort
• Noah Seller
• J.J. Pearse
• Chelsea Kill
• Mieki O’Sullivan

Brett Canning 
Recording Studio Producer/Manager

School Holidays Program

OOSHC Mobile Number: 0409 467 667
Opening hours: 7.30am to 6.00pm
Cost: $80.00 to $120.00 per day. Half day available. Additional $35.00 cost for in/excursion.

Please note: excursion days are not available to Preschool children.

Please select your days carefully. Cancellations must be made 48 hours in advance

Otherwise full fees apply. Changes to bookings after 26 September 2025 will incur
$25.00 fee.

How to book: Complete OOSHC registration form and booking via My Family Lounge “Casual
Booking” tab. If a certain day is fully booked, we will have a waiting list. Please email to confirm that your child is on the wait list, if a place becomes available for a certain day we will confirm by phone.

What to wear: Sun safe clothing and closed in shoes.

What to bring: Hat, water bottle, sunscreen and insect repellent, change of clothes, Morning Tea, Lunch & Afternoon Tea, snacks.(We find children are extra hungry during vacation care.) Please prepare lunch at home, e.g. cooked noodles.

Medication: If your child has an action plan, please make sure the plan and medication is current. Children with out of date plans will not be allowed to attend.
If you a bring medication to Vacation Care please hand to morning educator on arrivaland complete administration of medication form.

Bus Travel: During our Excursion we will be travelling with Lindisfarne buses, they arefitted with seat belts. Please be prompt and arrive 10 minutes before our bus departure times.

Important Vacation care incursion/excursion Information

Monday, 29 September- INCURSION – Spa Day: Ensure you pack enough food with extra snacks. Covered shoes are required. Check that your child is not sensitive or allergic to the ingredients in the products being used for spa treatments on the day, these products will be located near the front desk. Permission form to be signed on drop off each morning.

Tuesday, 30 September - EXCURSION ON BELAY CLIMBING: Ensure your child is wearing enclosed shoes, NO CROCS. A packed lunch, water bottle, change of clothes & hat. Have your child in the service 10 minutes prior to the bus departure. Parent waiver to be signed on drop off for On Belay-Burleigh.

Wednesday, 1 October - EXCURSION- EPIC SKATE: You are welcome to bring along your own skates or roller blades, please ensure they are labelled. Ensure your child has long socks to wear with skates on the day. Enclosed shoes are to be worn on the excursion. Lunch Provided- Hot Dog, Icy Pole and Pop Top. Please pack morning tea & afternoon tea. Indicate any allergies to food or medications when booking in. If your child does not eat hot dogs, please pack a lunch box for them to take to Epic skate. Children will not be able to buy any food from Epic skate. Have your child in the service 10 minutes prior to the bus departure. Parent waiver to be signed on drop off for Epic Skate.

Friday, 3 October -INCURSION- SLIP N SLIDE- COLOUR RUN: Pack suitable clothing for Slip n Slide. Make sure swim wear is sun safe, hat, change of clothes & towel, plastic bag or wet bag for wet clothing. Make sure all items are labelled. A white shirt for the colour run is required & a packed lunch with plenty of snacks, water bottle. Ice block provided in the afternoon.

Monday 6th October- Closed-Public Holiday.

Wednesday, 8 October –DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME- EXCURSION-CURRUMBIN WILDLIFE SANCTUARY: Pack morning tea, lunch & afternoon tea., water bottle, hat & change of clothes. Children will be carrying their bags around Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary. Have your child arrive 10 minutes prior to the bus departure. No money is to be taken on this excursion.

Thursday, 9 October -DAY LIGHT SAVING TIME- Excursion. Cinebar, Coolangatta – Bad Guys 2. Have your child in the service 10 minutes prior to the bus departure. Popcorn & water combo provided.

Provide a packed lunch for the day with plenty of healthy snacks. No money is to be taken on this excursion.

Monday, 13 October- DAY LIGHT SAVING TIME-INCURSION-Skill Test Challenge- STAFF DEVELOPMENT DAY.

Provide a packed lunch, covered shoes, hat and change of clothes. We will be cooking vanilla cupcakes for afternoon tea. Indicate when booking for this day, if your children have any dietary requirements.

Hi everybody,

I'm proud to announce a major milestone for Lindisfarne TV. Episode 40 is here!

This episode features:

• • Highlights from the Athletics Carnival
• • A tour of the new Senior Centre
• • Moments from the Kokoda Challenge

Reaching forty episodes is an outstanding achievement for our student-led team. It reflects the commitment, creativity, and consistency that have become hallmarks of LTV.

A special thanks goes to our Content Director, Olivia Danesi, for her incredible leadership. Olivia has not only guided the team in producing high-quality content, but has also played a vital role in mentoring younger students and building a strong, supportive culture behind the scenes. Here's to another 40!

Link to all episodes HERE

Ryan Murphy
Lindisfarne TV Coordinator