'Remember we are but travellers here'! - St Joseph's Nudgee College

5 May 2011February 2010Volume Volume 3334NO 1132199 Sandgate RoadBoondall, BrisbaneQueensland 4034,AustraliaTel: +61 7 3865 0555Fax: +61 7 3865 0500Web: www.nudgee.comEmail: contact@nudgee.comnewsn e w s l e t t e r o f s t j o s e p h ’ s N u d g e e C o l l e g eDate Claimers | May5 MayBlessed Edmund Rice DayCollege AssemblyPresentation: GPS Rugby & Football TeamsYears 10-12 Parent/Teacher Conferences6 MayBig BBQ Free Dress DayYears 5-7 Mother’s Day Morning Tea7 MayOpen DayGPS Rugby/Football Round 1 v ACGS (h)Rugby Parent & Son Season Launch10 MayCollege Assembly12 MayBarrett & Tierney House Mass 8.30am16 MayCollege Board Meeting17 MayCollege Assembly19 MayDuggan House Mass 8.30am20 MayCollege Dance22 MayMother and Year 12 Student LuncheonPlease refer to calendar for more informationDear Parents and Guardians,At this time of the term, parent/teacher interviews are upon us. I would like you togive some time to the reviewing and resetting of goals with your sons. Take sometime, also to reflect upon, and speak about what the College Mission Statementmeans to them as young members of our community. Ask how their goals align withthe College Mission.Mission StatementInspiring young men to live justly, igniting In them faith, compassion and love of learning.We are members of the St Joseph’s Nudgee College community founded by theChristian Brothers to provide an education for the development of the whole person.We celebrate our diversity and work together to create an environment where everyperson is respected. We encourage our young men to strive in the spiritual, academic,social, personal, cultural, and sporting aspects of life. Faithful to the vision of EdmundRice, we hold a special concern to act justly and with compassion, especially towardsthose most in need. For over a century, our College community has been based onCatholic faith, service to others, loyalty and friendship in day and boarding contexts.In Jesus our Brother, we are determined in our struggle to uphold, communicate andnurture the values of the Gospel. Our goal is that each member of our communitywill become for the world a Sign of Faith – Signum Fidei.To add an extra depth to this discussion, reflect with your sons on the meaning tothem – in action – of the College Prayer, penned by the Year 12 students in 2002.Teach me, my GodThrough your Gospel valuesHow to aim for the bestAnd never be content with mediocrity.Give me enough courageTo choose what is rightAnd despise pettiness.Make me strong and braveIn my heart and actions,Having pride in myself.‘Remember we are but travellers here’!St Mary of the Cross 1875Guide me, my GodTo shun all selfishnessWhile I must face up toResponsibilities.Help me live for others,Have respect for all peopleAnd be loyal to friends.continued overleaf

David Johnstondean oflearning and teachingREMINDER | Upcoming EVentsTuesday 3 MayYears 8 & 9 Parent/Teacher ConfernencesThursday 5 MayYears 10-12 Parent/Teacher Conferences12 MayApplications close for special considerationfor QCS30 & 31 AugustYear 12 Queensland Core Skills TestScience NewsNational Youth Science Forum 2012Year 11 students with a stronginterest in and aptitude for science andtechnology are invited to apply for the2012 National Youth Science Forum.Three two-week forums will be held nextJanuary (two in Canberra and one inPerth) and each gives students a taste ofwhat a career in science or engineeringis like. Participants meet scientists,academics and industry representatives,visit research and industry facilities,engage in scientific investigations anddiscussions, and attend a range of socialfunctions. Selection is competitive, withRotary clubs conduct interviews tochoose the best people to attend.Applications are completed online atwww.nysf.edu.au. Applicants will needthe support of a Rotary Club, so theyprint their Application forms and providethem (with supporting paperwork) totheir nominating Rotary Club by 31stMay. For further details visit the website.Digital RevolutionLast year I wrote an article emphasising the importance of technology to the deliveryof a twenty-first century education. The integration of technology into the curriculumcreates a significant demand for computer access across the entire campus in almostevery curriculum area. We are determined, however, to develop and implement atechnology plan that makes the most effective and efficient use of the best computerhardware available to us.We have made a bold move to ignore the popular trend of investing in the nowtraditional 1:1 laptop program. Laptop programs, by their very nature, increase theburdens and responsibilities on the students, teachers and support staff. Possibly thebiggest challenge facing the College, however, is the unpredictable nature of computerhardware. Research suggests any reliability issues can create a mistrust of technology inthe minds of students, an outcome completely at odds with our stated aims.We are continuing to uphold our commitment to provide the best possible digitalservices to the boys. We are now in the process of implementing alternative models ofdigital integration and laptop deployment across the College, beginning last week inthe library in a move which effectively doubled the number of computers available tostudents. In addition to this development, we are in the process of incorporating iPadsinto reading and literacy instruction as a means of engaging students in the readingprocess and to promote the achievement of established learning outcomes.Additionally we are currently working towards adopting a hybrid model that will:• double the devices in the College Library, make them NetBooks;• create a second graphics lab;• create a full Art lab (Macs);• ensure all boarders have a device;• install 7 “class sets” functioning as mobile laptop labs where the school has cartsor classroom bays of 10 to 25 laptops which teachers utilise in their classrooms;• provide the Year 9 Core classes will have a bank of mobile devices to accessThere are a number of benefits to this model, the most obvious, yet the most far reaching,is the quite simple fact that instead of students going to the lab, the lab comes to them.Teachers can teach in their own classrooms and use technology as a servant, not amaster of their pedagogy. This flexibility frees up rooms formerly used as computer labsand allows students to work more collaboratively with more versatile devices.ICAS 2011 - International Competitions and Assessments for SchoolsEach year the University of New South Wales Testing Centre conducts a range ofcompetitions in Australia, New Zealand and Asia in the areas of Computer Skills, Science,English, Writing, Mathematics and Spelling, called the International Competitions andAssessments for Schools (ICAS).You may nominate your son if you would like him to participate in some or all of thesecompetitions. A full letter of explanation outlining costs and timings can be found atthe following link.http://www.nudgee.com/portal/learning-and-teaching/2011/04/15/icas-2011-international-competitions-and-assessments-schoolsBrian HobsonHead of Science4 ST JOSEPH’S NUDGEE COLLEGE NEWSLETTER 5 May 2011 | Volume 34 | NO 13

paul beggdean of studentsREMINDER | upcoming eventsFriday 20 May 7pm-10pmNudgee College Showtime Dance PartyMcKennariey Centre, Nudgee College$10 for Years 9-11 studentsFor more information please visitwww.nudgee.com or contactdance@nudgee.comMonday 23 MayInter-house Showcase2010 AnnualAny student who has not received their2010 College Annual should collect it fromthe Student Office.Next week we finally return to some sense of normality with a full 5 day week. As muchas the long weekends are well received and enjoyable times it is certainly difficult to getback into solid teaching and study routines. As a guide I would refer you to the StudentRecord Book in regard to homework and study expectations which appear on page 20. Iwould particularly like to reference the section titled “The Art of Studying – Steps 1 – 8”.It is essential that boys realise homework is actually a very small part of the job and asthey get older there is less ‘teacher directed’ work set and the individual becomes themain driver of homework, study and review.As summary for all boys from our youngest in Year 5 to our Seniors, homework andstudy needs to have a few core elements:1. The content must both review work and look to preview future topics2. The process is one of activity – pen, paper, laptop, note taking, flash card generation,written recall, closed text recall, practice3. The process must be organised– at a micro level (pens, books, notepads)– at a macro level (a weekly study and assignment timetable)Finally, in any great endeavour or achievement we stand on the shoulder of others.Academic achievement even more so – parents, siblings and teachers are importantresources for our boys so encourage your sons to use these people often and wisely.College DanceOur College Dance is being held on the evening of Friday 20 May for Years 9-11 boysand girls (not Year 8 as appears in the College calendar). All boys, and girls frominvited schools, will be required to bring current school identification. The Dance isprofessionally supervised by security guards, Police and College Staff and is always anenjoyable social occasion. Parents are welcome to assist in supervision if they would liketo contact me at the College.House ShowcaseMonday evening 23 May is the College Inter-house Showcase. It is the schools biggestone night event and a great night of fun for all. Ask your son over the next few days whatsong he is performing and feel free to learn the words so that you can sing a long on thenight. Who knows - we may even look to putting in a special parents item on the night!World’s Biggest Driving LessonA big thankyou to all those boys who participated on Wednesday in the world’s largestdriving lesson. It was an excellent road safety initiative and one that we are very happywe were able to offer our young men. It is hoped that more such opportunities may beavailable in the future.5 ST JOSEPH’S NUDGEE COLLEGE NEWSLETTER 5 May 2011 | Volume 34 | NO 13

Ken Mitchelldirector of BoardingREMINDER | Coming Events5 MayYears 10-12 Parent teacher Conferences6 MayWhole school cheering practiceFree Dress Day10–12 MayYears 5, 7, & 9 NAPLAN11–14 MayLongreach Show28 MayBoarder’s Bash (After Gregory Terrace day)Easter LeaveThe Easter break has come and gone and the term rolls on. All of the boarders managedto organize a host or family to go out with which was fantastic. I’d like to express mygratitude to all of those families who had one, two or even three boarders for the Easterlong weekend. We all very much appreciated the support shown by the wider NudgeeCollege community in offering and taking boys into your homes.Academic ProgressThe Easter break was very welcome and I know the boys had really enjoyableexperiences whilst out on leave. The time has now arrived where we find ourselvesback in the normal routine of school, trainings, homework and study. Please encourageyour sons to continue to make use of the generous teachers who are now a critical partof the boarding landscape. Whilst the teachers are there to help boys achieve to theirpotential, the boys must still take responsibility for their learning. Please reinforce thismessage with your sons and encourage them to always commit themselves to qualityand genuine learning, both in the class room and in their study sessions at night.Heads of Boarding Houses have been busy reading through the boarder’s reports tosee how they have been progressing and to evaluate if we need to provide any moresupport or a change in the way study is structured. Some boys might find they will bespoken to about their effort and also the way they study. Dean of Students, Mr PaulBegg, is also running how to study sessions for boarders at night designed to show boysexactly what we mean when we say “study”.Dare to be DifferentI am currently constructing the schedule for this program and am aiming to have it outin the next few weeks. Again, this is designed to provide a little more “parenting” forboys who are living away from home. If nothing else, it will provide your sons with theopportunity to listen to other people’s stories and perhaps be inspired by them andtheir life lessons.If you would like to be involved and feel that you could speak to a small group of boysabout your particular experience and passion, then please let me know by calling me on0410 044 001 or emailing me at kmitchell@nudgee.com.CyberiaBelow is a very useful web site to help parents navigate through the world of CyberSpace. Please continue the conversations with your sons about Cyberia and how totravel safely through it.www.michaelcarr-gregg.com.auTerm 2 UniformAt Mass every Sunday, the boarders are required to wear either jeans or trousers. Thisreflects the winter stage of the year and also shows boys that Mass is in fact a formaloccasion. Please support us by ensuring your son has the correct clothes at school.Much appreciated.6 ST JOSEPH’S NUDGEE COLLEGE NEWSLETTER 5 May 2011 | Volume 34 | NO 13

Britt GurnettDirector of Learning &Teaching (Years 5–9)Peter Todddirector of STudents(Years 5–9)Outstandingstudents of the week5S Max Poteri5S Angus Watson5R Matthew Peskatore5S Eli PowerFor displaying outstanding enthusiasm on Camp.5C Connor CorlettFor being helpful at all times on Camp.5R Michael HallFor soldiering on even though being injured onCamp.5S Tyler BaileyFor being a team player on Camp.5C Quentin RaravulaFor always being involved at Camp.5S Robert KingstonFor great listening to instruction on Camp.5E Josh FlookFor being a Legend on Camp.5C Hunter BrownFor demonstrating resilience on Camp.6M Jasper StoneFor outstanding focus, work, and participation inclass.6O Joe SmullenFor excellent creative writing.6R Mitchell HerriganFor listening well and answering questions in class.6S Edward McEwanFor improved and persistent effort andconcentration in class so far this term.7B Dylan BrownFor being a conscientious student who is alwayspolite and respectful.7F Finn McKeeFor being a conscientious worker and consistentlycompleting homework to an excellent standard.7G Harrison WaltersFor always having a persistent and diligentapproach in class.7H Ian TrinhFor his happy and enthusiastic approach to hisschool work.7K Will TyquinFor making a great start to the term bydemonstrating extra commitment to his studies.Our 2011 Echoes appeal culminated on Holy Thursday with all the Year 7 studentsdelivering gifts to four local nursing homes. These homes were Ashworth House inDeagon, Yallumbee Lodge in Zillmere, Emmaus Mercy Aged Care in Nudgee andBellevue Care Centre in Ferny Hills. We are, as always, extremely grateful to thesenursing homes for allowing the boys to visit and spend some real ‘quality’ time withthe residents. Some boys played bingo, others made Easter cards and some even had a‘dance off’, all of which were greeted with delight by both boys and residents alike. WillSeebohm (7K) says “I had fun playing bingo and ring toss with the elderly residents.They were very nice and respectful and they had fun with us”. Will also said he reallyunderstood the meaning of the word Echoes saying, “you give something to others andthey give it back to you. I never really appreciated this before”.Thank you to everyone for the amazing response we had to our appeal. Not only werewe able to provide the required 330 gifts, but we were also able to send a gift basketalong for all the nursing home staff in thanks for their support. In addition, we gave afurther box to our big breky program which was received with great delight.A very special thank you should be given to our wonderful group of mums – and somesisters – who spent a busy morning packaging up our eggs. These were Karen Jamieson,Rose Marie and Emma Parisi, Kathy, Joanna and Evie Rutkin, Michelle Knibbs, JulieLedger, Gillian O’Connor and Bronwyn and Maddy Mathers. Without their generoushelp none of this would have been possible.Another very special thank you to Mrs Sian Kennedy for her leadership of this programand other Years 5-7 Social Justice initivatives.Welcome New Nudgee College MenLast week we welcomed a number of new students to our 5-7 classes. We wish thefollowing young men all the very best for the journey ahead:• Connor Henderson (5S)• William Wallace (5C)• Angus MacDonald (5E)• Aonghas Bradley-Moore (5R)Welcome back to returning student, Rocco Steyn (6M).NAPLANAcross the nation next week all Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 students will be participating in theNational Assessment Program. Students in Years 5, 7 and 9 have been working towardshoning their literacy and numeracy skills during the past term. In recent weeks classeshave been busy working through past papers, and other supporting materials issuedby the QSA, to ensure they are well equipped to deal with the rigours of the testing.Students should be approaching these tests with confidence and good understandingof the expectations of their involvement in the testing process.Tests will take place on the mornings of Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday (10-12 May).Should a student be absent from a particular test, they have a week in which catch-upsessions will be held.For further information regarding NAPLAN go to: www.nap.edu.auYear 5 Camp At KennilworthLast week, the Year 5s headed to Camp Kennilworth for our first ever Nudgee CollegeCamp. During the three day camp, we did some fun and exciting activities such as rockclimbing, sugar gliding, archery, raft building, canoeing and team initiative games. Theywere great activities and all the kids had a great time. Lots of Nudgee College boysmade new friends on camp and we can’t wait for next years’ experience.Riley Riordan5S Student7 ST JOSEPH’S NUDGEE COLLEGE NEWSLETTER 5 May 2011 | Volume 34 | NO 13

Mark Ensordirector of Activities(Sporting & Cultural)REMINDER | Support GroupMonday 9th MayAthletes Parents Support Group Meeting(Cross Country and Track and Field)6.30pm in the English Staffroom(above the Health Centre)CongratulationsCongratulations to Brayden Dunbar who has been picked in the Northern Territory U16Indoor Cricket Team to contested at the National Indoor Championships in Victoria inJuly.Congratulations to Harrison Baker who was chosen in the Australian All Star Team forBaseball at the conclusion of the National Championship last week. Harrison was namedin the Australian All Star team as a second baseman.Congratulations to James Macklin who finished 60th at the Queensland Men’s GolfChampionships held at Pacific Harbour Golf & Country Club last week. James was one ofthe youngest players in the Championships.Mark EnsorDirector of ActivitiesFootball ResultsTeam Result Scoreline8B Loss 0-58A Drew 2-29B Drew 2-29A Won 3-010B Won 10-410A Won 3-011B Loss 3-711A Won 3-02nd Won 1-01st Won 6-2CROSS COUNTRY Trainingtimes – term 2• Monday/ Thursday/Friday – 6.15am• Tuesday/Wednesday – 3.15pmAll welcome.Enquires to Mrs Maureen TooheyFootballOver the weekend, Nudgee College Football teams continued their strong pre-seasonin the final trials game against Iona College. Overall, we recorded 6 wins, 2 draws and 2defeats across the age groups.The Season Launch Dinner is set to take place on Friday 6 May followed by the Round 1fixture against Churchie over the weekend. Despite a weather and holiday disrupted preseason,the teams are taking shape and the boys are keen to get the GPS competitionunderway.Paul EdwardsHead of FootballCross CountryCross Country training is well and truly underway, and the squad is looking forward totheir first lead-up GPS meet next week after the disappointment of rain washing outInterhouse.The first race of the calendar is at Churchie on Friday May 13, and boys must sign on withMrs Toohey to be able to attend.Nudgee College is also hosting the Queensland Athletics All Schools RelayChampionships on Saturday May 14, and boys wishing to run should also sign on withMrs Toohey. Parents are needed to help with the canteen, our first Parent Support Groupfundraiser of the year.Maureen TooheyHead of Cross CountryRugbySaturday 30th April Trial with BSHS and Iona CollegePhotos from Festival of Rugby’s three waycurtain raiser on 16 April are up onwww.sportography.com.au(on the Recent Events page through the linkto Curtain Raisers and Halftime.)Saturday’s trials with BSHS and Iona were the first full round of fixtures this season andit was great to see Rugby back in full swing with all teams playing at home. The trialswere very competitive across all grades with many of our teams having very tough closegames. Generally across all fields the games were played in great spirit and the conductof Nudgee College players was very good.Attendances from some boys so far have been very sporadic and with the obviousdifficulty of rain and short weeks forcing training sessions to be cancelled, it is extremelyimportant that all players make sure they attend all training sessions and games toensure the grading process can be done as accurately as possible.8 ST JOSEPH’S NUDGEE COLLEGE NEWSLETTER 5 May 2011 | Volume 34 | NO 13

Rugby continued...Round 1 of the GPS competition begins this week with Churchie. A reminder to allplayers that they must be at games at least 40 minutes before kick off with the correctNudgee College Rugby attire.Team of the Week:• 13Fs – Won 32-0 against Iona Ds, the team worked well together, had anearly start to the day but all were on time, in appropriate uniform and mostimportantly, with a positive attitude! Matt Lord in particular had a very goodgame with the referee making special mention of him.• 14Cs - Tied with BSHS Bs team, after a very tough game in atrocious conditionson Flat 4. The Nudgee College team displayed great character in an impressivedefensive effort.• 15A’s - The 15A’s took on BSHS in the last preseason game before round 1 versusChurchie. The team had a goal to treat the game as an extra GPS fixture and topractice all the structures that have been learnt at training in the last four weeksof preparation. Nudgee College came away with a comprehensive win from thegame with the team scoring in excess of 10 tries to none. Special mention mustgo the Riley Brennan with 5 tries and Alex Mafi and Maclean Jones for overallstrong games in the forwards.• 16Es – Had a strong win over Iona Cs 72 – 7. All participants turned up and playedreally well. They showed great teamwork and communication skills.• 1st XV – Produced a solid performance in the last trial before Round 1 againstChurchie. The team picked up on a couple of key areas to improve to be workedon this week. Key players were Josh Rigg at openside flanker and Paddy James atfly half.Rugby Season Launch 7 MayThe Rugby Season Launch dinner is on this Saturday night and due to Open Day, wecannot access the McKennariey Centre until 12.30pm, therefore we are calling forvolunteers to help with the setup of the table and chairs at 1.00pm for an hour. If anyparents or friends are available to help please contact the Activities Office on 3865 0430or by email - aconnellan@nudgee.comFlats Canteen this Saturday 7 MayU13 Rugby parents are on the flats canteen roster this week. If you are able to help foran hour before your sons game that would be most appreciated.Anthony ConnellanHead of Rugby9 ST JOSEPH’S NUDGEE COLLEGE NEWSLETTER 5 May 2011 | Volume 34 | NO 13

COMMUNITYOpen Day – Saturday May 7Do you know someone who isconsidering St Joseph’s Nudgee Collegefor their son?If so, encourage them to come along toour main Open Day for 2011 on SaturdayMay 7. Attending families will be able to:• Meet Nudgee College staff andstudents• Take a tour of the College• See our technologically advancedclassrooms• Visit the refurbished TierneyAuditorium and Purton ScienceCentre• View our extensive range offacilities• Hear about updated College busservicesThere will be two sessions available forfamilies wanting to attend the Day.Session 1 is 9am for a 9.30am start andsession 2 is 11am for an 11.30am start.Each session will run for around 1.5 hoursand will include the same information.Morning tea will be provided.Anyone wanting to attend should fill inthe RSVP form at www.nudgee.com.REMINDER | Ladies’ AuxiliaryTuesday 17 MayLadies’ Auxiliary Meeting in the old Principals’Conference Room (now Boarding OfficeBlock). Please join us for supper at 6.30pmfollowed by the meeting at 7pm. Everyonewelcome!Nudgee College Golf ClubInvitationFREE Open Family DaySunday 22nd May - Starts 11.00amCoaching first, sausage sizzle for lunchthen play a game of golf or enter thePutting Comp!Booking Essential... phone the ClubHouse on 38650595, by Monday 16 MayStudent ServicesCourse & Career Information VisitsThe following visits will occur at the College for Years 10-12 students (especially Years11 & 12 students):• 11 May: University of Queensland• 18 May: Australian Defence Force• 25 May: Qld. University of TechnologyAll visits will occur at the lunch break in the Library Theatrette. Boys are stronglyencouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to speak to representatives for thevarious bodies.QUT Parent Information SeminarTuesday 24 May: N Block, Room 518 Kelvin Grove Campus. For parents of senior schoolstudents. visit www.qut.edu.au/explore/events for information.JMC Course Information DayAudio engineering & Sound Production, Digital Media & 3D Animation, Film & TVproduction, etc. Saturday 28 May 11 am session. book at www.jmcacademy.edu.au ortel: 07 3846 5166. 75 Grey Street, South Brisbane.University Of The Sunshine Coast Parent Info EveningScheduled for June 1. Registration is online or contact External Relations for more info(http://www.usc.edu.au/students/Future/Info/Events/external.htm).Undergraduate Medicine And Health Sciences Admission Test (UMAT)Registrations are open until Friday 3 June, 5 pm EST. (Late registrations are accepted witha $65 late fee). UMAT test date: Wednesday 27 July 2011. The UMAT website containscritical info regarding registration and preparation: http://umat.acer.edu.au. Mark Sayercan assist with any questions.University Of Melbourne Festival Of IdeasMonday June 13 - Saturday June 18. full info available at http://unimelb.edu.au.Mark SayerHead of Student Servicesmsayer@nudgee.comFree Mother’s Day ConcertAt Moora ParkCouncillor for Deagon Ward, Victoria Newton suggested locals can enjoy an afternoonof free music to celebrate Mother’s Day by heading along to Moora Park Shorncliffe onSunday 8th May 2011.Part of the Brisbane City Council’s entertainment program, the free music performancesfeature Brisbane Brass 3, conducted by Bill Barker.In an afternoon concert by the sea, the band will entertain with a selection of lively brassbrand favourites with something to suit everyone’s tastes, from children’s favourites tomovie themes. This is a perfect family Sunday afternoon to celebrate Mother’s Day.The music starts at 2.00pm will go for an hour, so bring a rug and head along to UpperMoora Park. Bring a picnic or grab a bite from across the road at Café on the Park.Bring this with you Or Student ID10 ST JOSEPH’S NUDGEE COLLEGE NEWSLETTER 5 May 2011 | Volume 34 | NO 13

UNCLAIMED LOST PROPERTY CURRENTLY IN STUDENTT OFFICEPhoneElizabeth Ridgway on 3865 0338 for information on Lost PropertyUpdated 3 May 2011Also, we have2 second hand blazers still with past students’ names in them, two black belts, 2 small sizeschool jumpers, along with 3 crates eachh of unclaimed black school shoess and sportt shoes!