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OBSERVER
TRINITY ANGLICAN SCHOOL TERM 1 2021
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Discover upcoming important Explore a snapshot of Read about Term 1 Outdoor
dates for Term 2. academic results from our Education Programs.
2020 graduate class.
Inspiring Curiosity
Inspiring Compassion
Inspiring Integrity
Inspiring Perseverance
with TAS.
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OBSERVER
EDITION 1 TERM 1, 2021
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Update from White Tertiary Programs and
Rock Secondary Opportunities
Find out about activity within the Learn about upcoming opportunities
White Rock Secondary community, for Careers, Extension and
and meet Ms Joanna Baker, the Enrichment Programs, Tertiary
new Head of White Rock Secondary. pathways and much more!
09 From the Principal’s Desk
50 Aquatic Centre
27 White Rock Activities
Secondary
Leaders
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Wellbeing Programs
Upcoming dates at TAS
Don’t miss out on important dates, Find out about the specialty
including upcoming pupil-free Wellbeing Program called Care
days, milestone events and parent/ and Connect, as well as Round
teacher interview dates. Square community initiatives!
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Student Achievements
Congratulations to all students on Meet the Head of Update on Co-curricular
their achievements during Term 1.
21 White Rock Secondary Activities
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Get to know Ms Joanna Baker, the Recap of Outdoor Education
Kewarra Beach White Rock new Head of White Rock Secondary. Programs, Sport & Activities, and
Leaders Primary Leaders Extension Programs from Term 1.
11 Inclusions:
19 23 35 For inclusions in the next
edition of the Observer,
Update from Kewarra please contact the TAS
Beach Primary Update from Interschool Chess Update from Deputy Marketing Team.
See what's new on campus, White Rock Primary See pictures and result summary Principal – Head of
Cover Image:
including campus facilities and
Summary of Term 1 events, of the 2021 Round 1 FNQ Teaching & Learning 2021 White Rock Secondary
nature-based opportunities.
including Interschool Chess Interschool Chess Competition!
Everything you need to know about
42 Year 10 Outdoor
Championship and more! Recreation Assembly.
Term 1 Academic Activity.
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UPCOMING
KEY DATES
APRIL MAY JUNE
19. 03. 14. 01.
PUPIL-FREE DAY LABOUR DAY
PUBLIC HOLIDAY
Interhouse Athletics
Competition
25. 26.
Monday 19 April is a Pupil-Free Da Vinci Decathlon Trinity Term (2) ends Year 12 Formal
Day for Prep to Year 12 Prep to Year 12 Prep to Year 6
Nudgee College Last day of Term for Prep to White Rock Secondary
Year 12
17.
Interhouse Debating
20. 04.
Parent/Teacher Year 7 Outdoor
07. Competition
White Rock Secondary
Trinity Term (2) Year 10 Outdoor Charities Fair
commences Interviews Education Program Kewarra Beach 12:30 pm
White Rock Secondary Returning Friday 21 May Education Program
School commences for Prep to
Returning Friday 11 June
Year 12 Book Fair
Monday 17 May – Friday 21 May
23. 05. 14.
ANZAC Ceremony
White Rock Primary 10:30 am
Interhouse Singing
Competition
White Rock Secondary
19. Orator’s Cup Final
Kewarra Beach Primary
White Rock Secondary 2:35 pm
SIMULTANEOUS Year 4 to 6
Kewarra Beach 2:30 pm
STORY DAY
07. 16.
25. Mother’s Day Stalls
White Rock Primary 8:30 am
21. Block Exams
ANZAC DAY Kewarra Beach 7:30 Forensic Science Monday 16 – Thursday 24 June
Workshop Year’s 7 to 9
Year’s 8 & 9
27. 10. 17.
Year 6 Outdoor
Education Program
Parent/Teacher
Interviews
25. Sustainability Expo
Returning Friday 30 April White Rock Secondary Senior Dinner (2) Kewarra Beach Year 5
Year 12
29. 11. 26. 21.
St Leo’s & Duchesne NAPLAN Online Outdoor Recreation
College Visit Monday 17 – Friday 21 May TRINITY DAY Returning Wednesday 23 June
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‘YOUNG ARCHIE’ AWARD ARCHITECTURAL BUILDING
COMPETITION
Congratulations to Year 6 student
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS
Anja Dimitrijevic whose portrait Congratulations to Archer Harris
has won the ‘Young Archie’ Award (Year 8), who recently recieved a
in the Year’s 9 – 12 category and merit award in the Cairns Regional
Year 1 student Nathan Tan whose Council’s Architectural Building
portrait has won in the Year’s Competition. The focus of this
5 – 8 category! Congratulations year’s competition was ‘Cool
also to Year 5 student Charlie homes: Smart designs for the
del Campo who was one of six tropics’ and entrants created their
finalists. 3D-designs using Minecraft.
QLD SWIM ROSIE’S RIDE
CHAMPIONSHIPS
Congratulations to Year 6 students CAIRNS ART
Congratulations to Harrison and Luke, who rode 100 km GALLERY
Year 8 student Ike on mountain bikes to raise money for
Martinez, who won 7 Rosie’s as part of their Round Square Congratulations to Year
Gold and 1 Silver Award Project. 12 student Jason Blee,
at the Queensland who had his art displayed
Championships last in the Cairns Art
December and was Gallery for their Annual
crowned state age Exhibition.
champion for his age STATE SURF LIFESAVING
group, for a second
straight year. Congratulations to Year 10 students
Lara Atfield, Daisy Colbridge,
Rebecca Robinson, and Year 8
students Ruby Colbridge, Summer
Tottman and Alyssa Atfield who
DUKE OF EDINBURGH’S INTERNATIONAL AWARD recently participated in the State BOOK PUBLISHED
Surf Lifesaving Championships on
Congratulations to the following students who recently recieved a Duke of Edinburgh’s International the Gold Coast. Over three busy Congratulations to Year 5
Award: days of competition, they competed student Lisa Njaramba, who
in numerous events and progressed has recently had her first book
to finals. published, ‘The Midas Horse’.
GOLD COAST SUNS
Congratulations to Year 11
student Kyle Greenwood
and Year 9 students Daniel
Statton, Sean O’Reilly and
Brant Clubb, who were
selected into the Gold Coast
Suns High-Performance
Squad.
Kyle Greenwood was also
selected for the Gold Coast
Suns Academy (Cairns)
Squad.
Myuri Gopalapillai Ethan Hayden Phoebe Gillen Alice Reeves Rebecca Robinson
Bronze Award Silver Award Silver Award Silver Award Bronze Award
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From the Principal’s Desk
MR PAUL SJOGREN
N ow that Term 1 is over and we
move into the Easter break,
it is a perfect time to reflect on
the lived experiences (the values
of being a good Christian) and
less on the packaging (the label of
all that we have to be thankful ‘Christian’). Service, compassion,
for. It has been great to feel the
energy and passion of all our
tolerance, forgiveness, gratitude,
integrity, responsibility, justice,
Principal’s Welcome Evening 2021
families so far this year, and I and equality are just some of the
thank our community for being characteristics we aspire to as The Annual Principal’s Welcome Evening was held at Hemingway’s Brewery earlier
“SERVICE, so welcoming to our new families. members of the TAS community. in the year. Hundreds of TAS parents gathered to enjoy nibbles, drinks and the
COMPASSION, It is also extremely pleasing to opportunity for an informal meeting with Principal Paul Sjogren, the TAS teaching
see how well new students have With that being said, Easter is community and other TAS families. What a wonderful night!
TOLERANCE,
adapted to the TAS culture. Our an important time for Anglicans.
FORGIVENESS, students continue to impress with It is the time when Jesus was
GRATITUDE, INTEGRITY, their attitude to study, positivity sacrificed by the Romans and
RESPONSIBILITY, and perseverance. As you know, then rose from the dead. It is a
JUSTICE AND our students accomplish so many good time to attend one of our
great achievements, some of local Anglican churches and join
EQUALITY ARE
which you will read about in the a community of worship. For
JUST SOME OF THE coming pages. more information, visit Diocese of
CHARACTERISTICS North Queensland - Ministry Units
WE ASPIRE TO AS Easter is a time of the year when (anglicannq.org).
MEMBERS OF THE TAS we reflect on our faith and what it
means to be part of an Anglican Thank you to our staff, students
COMMUNITY.”
PAUL SJOGREN, PRINCIPAL school community. Anglican and community for your
schools welcome all faiths and continued support and good
encourage our community to cheer. Have a safe and happy
learn from and appreciate the Easter break and ensure that you
diversity within our community. take time to relax and spend time
Our Anglican practices at Trinity with those that you love.
Anglican School focus more on
Staff Farewells
We acknowledge our retiring and departing long-term staff
members and thank them for their service to the School.
Ms Fiona Phillips-Turner Ms Stacey Owen Ms Liane Thomas - 22 years
At the end of the school holidays, This Term we say goodbye to We farewell Ms Liane Thomas
we will farewell our Finance Ms Stacey Owen, Director of the from White Rock Campus
Manager, Ms Fiona Phillips- Kewarra Beach Early Learning - Primary. Liane has been a
Turner. Fiona has been a loyal Centre. Stacey led many much-loved teacher at TAS for
servant of the school and has innovative nature-based learning 22 years, spending time based at
recently been a key driver of our initiatives at the Centre during both campuses. Liane and her
new Business Plan whilst guiding her short time at TAS. We wish husband are moving to Victoria
the finances of the School. She her well in her new role. and Liane leaves with our love
will be sorely missed by all of us. and appreciation for a truly
wonderful contribution to our
school.
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Kewarra Beach GREEN SPACES AND
Primary Activity OUTDOOR CLASSROOMS
G reen Spaces at Kewarra Beach Campus are evolving into
outdoor classrooms, which has been aided by Kindergarten
and Prep to Year 2 teachers attending the curriculum-focused
Nature-Based Learning Workshops.
The Benefits of
Nature-Based Learning
MARY KERSHAW
HEAD OF KEWARRA BEACH PRIMARY
C uriosity, creativity,
teamwork, problem-
solving, communication and
learning experiences. Children
are encouraged to be
creative, explore their natural
empathy are all reinforced environment, test out ideas,
when children have an investigate, express curiosity,
In recent years, research has intellectual and physical ask questions and develop a
revealed that engagement with connection with the natural sense of wonder about their
nature and education in outdoor world. The lifelong success surroundings.
environments play a critical role in of children is based on their
child development, physical health ability to be creative and This year, we extend our age-
and mental wellbeing skill sets they to apply the lessons they appropriate, Nature-Based
need to thrive in the 21st century. >> have acquired from indoor Learning Program from
and outdoor activities and Kindergarten through to Year
engagement with the 2.
environment.
We look forward to sharing
At Kewarra Beach, we view our nature-based learning
students as active participants journey with TAS students
in their own learning and we and families as the year
recognise that this is best progresses.
supported through enjoyable,
meaningful and engaging
KBC-PRIMARY 11 KBC-PRIMARY 12
Student
Leadership
Congratulations to the Trinity Anglican
School Kewarra Beach Primary
Student Leaders for 2021.
Carmen Matthews and Luke Swindale
Kewarra Beach Primary
School Captains
Harrison Morris and Lara Richardson
Kewarra Beach Primary
Sport Captains
Astrid Carter, Benji Johnson
and Tyler Kildal
Kewarra Beach Primary
Arts Captains
Anja Dimitrijevic and Arabella Lulham
Kewarra Beach Primary
Young Round Square Captains
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CLEAN UP
AUSTRALIA DAY
K ewarra Beach Campus Year 6
students collected litter and debris
from Clifton Beach to Palm Cove for
Clean Up Australia Day.
Guided by the Round Square
IDEALS of service, leadership and
environmentalism, the students
worked in teams to clear the beach,
pathways and roadside of rubbish
and waste. Great work, Year 6!
EASTER HAT PARADE
B uddy classes at Kewarra Beach
Campus worked together to
remove litter and waste from the
school grounds for Clean Up Schools
Day at Kewarra Beach Campus.
Thanks to Year’s 3 to 6 students and
the Round Square Committee for
organising this event.
KBC-PRIMARY 15 KBC-PRIMARY 16
TRINITY ANGLICAN SCHOOL
KINDERGARTEN
KEWARRA BEACH CENTRE WHITE ROCK CENTRE
Poolwood Rd, 200 Progress Road,
Kewarra Beach White Rock
(07) 4057 7000 (07) 4036 8189
For more information on the progam
BUDDIES PROGRAM and how to enrol please contact:
admissions@tas.qld.edu.au
The Buddies Program to practice kindness,
kicked off this term at respect, friendship, valuing
Kewarra Beach Campus for difference, responsibility and
Kindergarten to Year 6. inclusion. Prep students love
getting to know their Year 2
The Program gives and Year 3 buddies!
students the opportunity
Chinese
New Year
Kewarra Beach Campus students
celebrated Chinese New Year and the
Year of the Ox.
Our new courtyard made the perfect
home for the miniature herd of Oxen
and students loved playing among
them.
Thanks to specialty art teacher Ms
Rheuben and Outdoor Art students for
creating a colourful courtyard display.
Happy Chinese New Year!
KBC-PRIMARY 17White Rock W e managed to get
through a successful Year
Thanks to all our parents
who donated cakes, muffins CAIRNS REGIONAL COUNCIL VISITS YEAR 2
Primary Activity 3 Outdoor Education Program
even though the threat of
or yummy treats to sell at
our canteen during the Far
cyclone Niran was looking over North Queensland Chess
our shoulder, causing a school
closure day.
Competition, Round 1. It
was wonderful to hold the T he Year 2 White Rock students enjoyed a visit from the Cairns Regional Council this term. The students
discovered where our water comes from and ways we can save it. It was a fun, interactive session that
helped the students understand the importance of water in their lives.
event again, with around 300
Just before COVID-19 students from all over the
restrictions were put in place, region in the Bishop Centre.
our Parent-Teacher interviews
went ahead in Week 9. It was We said a sad farewell to Liane
a wonderful opportunity for Thomas, our Year 2T classroom
a face-to-face meeting, and teacher who has been at TAS
a chance for our teachers to for over twenty years. She
reconnect with families. Our has moved to Victoria on an
Easter celebrations went ahead exciting new adventure. We
without parents present, as thank her for her service to
Brisbane went into lockdown. the school and wish her all the
best.
PETER GAZZOLA In Week 9, our Year 6 students
HEAD OF WHITE ROCK PRIMARY
enjoyed a trip to the Cairns Thank you for a successful
Regional Art Gallery to view start to the year. I am looking
the Young Archie Competition forward to what the rest of the
W e returned to a refreshed
campus in January to what
has been an exciting Term. The
artworks, as well as the
esteemed Archibald prize
winners for 2020.
year has in store for us.
buzz around campus is certainly
noticeable with full classes, new
teachers and a unique first with
three sets of twins in the White PREP HUMPTY
Rock Primary Community. DUMPTY 10TH
Our new bell times allow for
students to be back in their rooms
BIRTHDAY
at 3.05 pm to catch up with their
classroom teacher. It has proven a
valuable time at the end of the day
for students to reflect on their day of
P rep students celebrated Humpty
Dumpty's 10th birthday with a
pyjama party this term. The party
learning, and reset for the next day. celebrated what the students have
Like our Care and Connect Program, been learning in class – writting,
this strengthens the relationship identifying and matching numbers,
between our teachers and the number names, and counting to
students. ten.
AUSTRALIAN INDIGENOUS
Parent information had been
planned for week two of Term 1;
however, COVID-19 restrictions hit
once again, and we reverted to HISTORY
innovative online platforms to get
information home to families. It was
a reminder that we must be ever
mindful of the virus. >> O ur Year 4 students have been expanding their knowledge
and exploring Australia’s Indigenous cultures. Earlier in Term
1, Hendrick Fourmile, Elder of the local Yidinji Tribe, visited our
campus and spoke with the students about the local tribes of
this area, stories linked to the land, as well as insight into the laws
and rules in traditional Aboriginal culture. The students found
the experience invaluable.
WRC-PRIMARY 19 WRC-PRIMARY 20STUDENT LEADERSHIP Congratulations to the Trinity Anglican School White Rock Primary Student Leaders for 2021. Gypsy Malyon and Jediah O’Connor White Rock Primary School Captains Cody Peters and Ashlyn Tanswell White Rock Primary Sport Captains Sebastino Mocci and Poppy Ulm White Rock Primary Arts Captains Isabella Clague, Hugo Macdonald and Aran Saireddy White Rock Young Round Square Captains WRC-PRIMARY 21 WRC-PRIMARY 22
FNQ INTERSCHOOL
CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP
ROUND 1
T he Bishop Centre was
bursting with creativity
and problem-solving during
divisions. The Trinity Anglican
School teams applied high
levels of focus, determination
the FNQ Interschool Chess and perseverance.
Championship (Round 1)
earlier this Term. A special congratulations to
all participants and the many
The best 250 chess players TAS teams and individuals for
in our region competed in their achievements.
a quality ‘across-the-board’
tournament with multiple
WRC-PRIMARY 23 WRC-PRIMARY 24White Rock A t our commencement
assembly at the
initiatives here at school, and
some of our Year 11 students
Secondary Activity beginning of Term 1, I talked
to students about the power
generously volunteered their
time to serve at the Senior
of our actions and our words, Dinner. The spirit of service
and I challenged them to use and leadership is certainly
this power every day to make strong with our Year 11 and 12
the school a great place to be. students.
It’s been a privilege to witness
both the large and small Among the many highlights
actions of our students this from House events this
term, both in the school and term, Leichhardt were
in the wider community. ultimately triumphant at
House Swimming, while
Beginning with the fun of Kennedy took out the
House Day in Week 1, our Cheering competition in
students have invested in style. Rehearsals for House
each other and formed Singing Competition are
relationships that will carry well underway, and I’m very
them through their school much looking forward to
JOANNA BAKER years. the extravaganza of the final
HEAD OF WHITE ROCK SECONDARY
performances in Week 3 of
Year 12 Retreat was an Term 2.
opportunity for our senior
students to solidify these Our senior secondary
M y first term at TAS has certainly
been a whirlwind introduction!
From House events, to Outdoor
bonds and to think about
their legacy as a cohort.
students have also begun to
think about life beyond school.
Mrs Van Rijssen has led the
Education, to music performances This term has also presented Year 10 students through an
and even a cyclone, I’ve loved plenty of examples of senior exploration of industries and
getting to know what makes TAS students stepping up to opportunities in the Year 10
unique. lead in the school and in the Pathways Program. She has
community, as symbolised also held individual meetings
I’ve also relished getting to know in our Year 12 Leadership with each Year 12 student to
our students and staff throughout Induction Service. We also support them in selecting
the term, and I thank the whole TAS have had student leaders preferences for tertiary study
community for the warm welcome. represent the school at a and work.
UN Youth Representative
What I’ve learned in my first term
consultation forum, the Men Students have also had
here is that it’s the relationships
of the Moment summit, and the opportunity to attend
SECONDARY
students form with each other,
the Sacred People, Sacred industry breakfasts and apply
and with their teachers, that make
Earth multi-faith service. Our for programs such as the
TAS unique, and I look forward to
building and sharing in that sense
Round Square committee Big Fish program for young LEADERSHIP
TRAINING
has also launched a range of entrepreneurs.
of community throughout the year.
sustainability and recycling
>>
T he Year 12 Captains completed their four-
hour leadership training seminar the day
before school recommenced.
They completed a range of exercises designed
to develop their leadership knowledge,
experience and confidence. By the end of the
seminar, they hadgained skills in planning and
organisation, understanding, trust, developing
a shared vision and public speaking.
WRC-SECONDARY 25 WRC-SECONDARY 26WHITE ROCK SECONDARY STUDENT LEADERSHIP Congratulations to the Trinity Anglican School White Rock Campus Secondary Leaders for 2021. Murry Colbridge and Tenielle Massey School Captains Tenielle Massey and Tegan Wells Academic Captains Gregory Mock and Joy Okereke Chapel Captains Stephanie Tung-Yep Dalrymple Captain Tahlia Middleton and Ryan Phipps Kennedy Captains Murray Colbridge and Kimberley Taylor Leichhardt Captains Gabrielle Bayliss and Mohak Sengupta Mulligan Captains Brendan Long and Hannah Siegmann Arts Captains Katie Maguire and Charlotte Middleton Round Square Captains Faith Tippet and Kiana Turnbull Sports Captains Alexis Goodall, Luna Ibanez-Hara and Olivia Roche Transition Captains WRC-SECONDARY 27 WRC-SECONDARY 28
YEAR 12 DINNER
WHAT A A celebratory night was enjoyed by Thank you to all involved in
Year 12 students for their first rite-of- making the night a huge success,
WONDERFUL passage Senior Dinner of the year. including the staff and many Year
‘NIGHT IN VENICE’ Held in the newly renovated Flex 11 hospitality students involved
Centre, the students added some in food preparation and service.
AT THE FIRST decorative touches to the room The students are already looking
OF THE SENIOR to match the Italian theme. Our forward to the second Senior
DINNERS FOR 2021. seniors enjoyed a game of ‘mafia’, Dinner in Term 2.
JO BAKER, HEAD OF SECONDARY which they have played many
times during Outdoor Education
Programs.
WRC-SECONDARY 29 WRC-SECONDARY 30YEAR 7 MEET MS JOANNA BAKER
AND 12 HEAD OF SECONDARY
SOCIAL
We are delighted to welcome Ms Jo Baker to Trinity Anglican School as our Head of
T he Year 7 and 12 Disco
was a symbol of this
group’s commitment
Secondary School. Ms Baker was kind enough to sit down with us recently for a chat.
to inclusion and HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN A TEACHER?
community. Our Year 12s I have been a teacher for 10 years. I undertook my undergraduate degree at the Queensland University
reached out to welcome of Technology and completed a double degree in Arts and Education. My practicum teacher placements
our new Year 7 students were at a range of schools in South East Queensland.
– both on and off the
dance floor.
WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO BECOME AN EDUCATOR?
I wasn’t someone who loved school; however, I had great experiences in Year 11 and 12 with a number of
teachers who inspired me as to what teaching could be. I actually started my professional career in the
fashion industry prior to education, but I made the change due to wanting a more meaningful vocation,
and have never looked back.
TELL ME ABOUT YOUR EDUCATIONAL JOURNEY?
When I returned to university to obtain my education qualifications, QUT had a really strong focus on
social justice and democratic education. This intrigued me. I then studied global citizenship at Melbourne
University during my Master’s degree, which led to my focus on empowered student citizenship. This led
to a two-week research trip to Thailand in support of this ideal. I then spent nine years teaching and in a
leadership role at Melbourne Girls Grammar School.
WHY DO YOU LOVE TEACHING?
I love working with young people, hearing their ideas and experiencing their energy. I want to build
capacity in young people so they make change in their world. I strongly believe that when young people
are given agency, they can truly make the world a better place.
WHAT ARE THE IMPORTANT ELEMENTS OF A GREAT EDUCATION? AND A GREAT SCHOOL?
Education, at its core, should be transformative in some way. Young people see the world in a different
way, and a great school builds agency in their students to move out into the world and make those
changes.
INTERNATIONAL Schools need to be as democratic as possible, inclusive and ultimately a model of what we want our
CONNECTIONS
communities to be. This is my goal for the TAS Secondary School.
WHAT EXCITES YOU ABOUT YOUR MOVE TO CAIRNS/TAS/THE ANGLICAN SCHOOL COMMUNITY.
J
As everyone knows, Cairns has incredible natural beauty and encourages an outdoor lifestyle, something I
YEAR 7 JAPANESE apan still has many cases of COVID-19 and a lot of restrictions
love.
in place. Year 7 Japanese students thought it would be great
STUDENTS COMPLETED to cheer up the students with a skype session. TAS is well known for the calibre and standing of its staff, and I’m really excited to work with educators
A SKYPE SESSION WITH who share my passions. I am also excited about a global focus, and such an amazing and well regarded
Everyone had a lot of fun and discovered that many of the Outdoor Education Program. It is incredible to work in a school of this calibre in a region of such beauty.
OUR SISTER SCHOOL children had similar hobbies. It was 11 degrees and raining Having come from an Anglican School, I align strongly with an Anglican ethos. The added advantage,
KEIMEI GAKUEN IN in Tokyo – the Keimei students were very excited to see the of course, is that, as an Independent school, innovation and agency are valued and encouraged, which
TOKYO THIS TERM. sunshine and what the Year 7 students were eating for lunch. allows the agility and adaptive practices typical of a great 21st-century organisation.
JEN FUKISHIMA, HEAD OF ARTS
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T u t o r i n g BALLOON CAR PROJECT
i s t a n c e YEAR 9 STEM
Ass
TUTORING P r o g r a m T he Engineering Design
Process (EDP) calls for
during the testing phase, and
were able to ensure their final
building and be durable
enough to withstand several
TUTORINGASSISTANCE
ASSISTANCEPROGRAM
PROGRAM groups of creative minds to
identify the problem at hand
design successfully met the
challenge. Year 9 students who
test flights.
2021
2021TIMETABLE
TIMETABLE and devise creative solutions. have chosen STEM Extension as Bonus points were awarded
They build a prototype to solve an elective subject will spend to groups who incorporated
the problem, test it and improve Term 1 learning about Newton’s creativity into their design or
ENGLISH
ENGLISH it. three laws of motion and their who added TAS branding to
Tuesday
Tuesdayand
andThursday, 1:25pm
Thursday, - 1:55pm,
1:25pm Rm
- 1:55pm, D17
Rm D17 roles in flight. their glider. Student groups
Year 9 STEM Extension students learned the importance of co-
LANGUAGES
LANGUAGES are currently learning all about In week 8 of Term 1, Year 9 STEM operation, compassion, curiosity,
Friday,
Friday,1:25pm - 1:55pm,
1:25pm Rm
- 1:55pm, G29
Rm (Japanese
G29 and
(Japanese Distance
and Ed)Ed)
Distance the physics of flight. To start students carried out test flights perseverance and integrity
their journey towards the main on their self-designed and when producing successful
STEM
STEM project – building and testing a hand-constructed gliders. Using gliders. By all accounts, the
Tuesday, 10:50am - 11:25am, Rm S40 (Physics)
TUTORING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Tuesday,
Wednesday,
10:50am
10:50am
- 11:25am,
-
Rm
11:25am, Rm
S40
Wednesday, 10:50am - 11:25am, Rm S40S40
(Physics)
(Chemistry)
(Chemistry)
glider – they have been tasked materials brought from home students enjoyed the challenge.
with a mini project: creating and provided by TAS, students
2021 TIMETABLE
Wednesday, 10:50am - 11:25am, Rm S46 (Science
Wednesday, 10:50am - 11:25am, Rm S46 (Science & Biology)
& Biology) a balloo- powered car. Given investigated glider designs in
Tuesday, 10:50am - 11:25am, Rm S40 (Maths)
Tuesday, 10:50am - 11:25am, Rm S40 (Maths) one week, students engaged small groups and constructed a
Thursday,
Thursday,3:20pm-4:00pm,
3:20pm-4:00pm, RmRmS40 (Maths)
S40 (Maths) effectively with this challenge. glider to be launched from the
ENGLISH A successful small-scale design top of the STEM building.
HUMANITIES
HUMANITIES AND
AND BUSINESS
BUSINESS
Tuesday and Thursday, 1:25pm - 1:55pm, Rm D17
Thursday,
Thursday,1:25pm - 1:55pm,
1:25pm Rm
- 1:55pm, D17
Rm D17 model resulted in a plastic car
travelling a distance, using no To meet the challenge, students
LANGUAGES
PEER
Friday,TUTORING
PEER TUTORING
1:25pm - 1:55pm, Rm G29 (Japanese and Distance Ed) more than three air-inflated needed to consider the four
Provided
Provided byby
YrYr
1212
Academic
Academic and School
and Captains
School Captains balloons. forces of flight: lift, weight,
STEM
Friday, 10:40am - 11:25am, Rm
Friday, 10:40am - 11:25am, Rm C13 C13 thrust and drag. Furthermore,
Tuesday, 10:50am - 11:25am, Rm S40 (Physics) Students realised the value of the glider needed to fly more
Wednesday, 10:50am - 11:25am, Rm S40 (Chemistry) following the EDP, especially than two metres from the
Wednesday, 10:50am - 11:25am, Rm S46 (Science & Biology)
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HUMANITIES AND BUSINESS
Thursday, 1:25pm - 1:55pm, Rm D17 JCU CAREERS IN HEALTH BREAKFAST
PEER TUTORING
BREAKFAST
Friday, 10:40am - 11:25am, Rm WITH THE TRADIES
Provided by Yr 12 Academic and School Captains
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Year 11 TAS students
attended the JCU Careers
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and medical research.
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TAFE. Here students listened to a panel of speakers
all subjects.
representing a range of trades: plumbing, building,
career engineering, electrical and mechanical. This
in Health Breakfast,
held in partnership with
The event featured a
panel of JCU delegates,
including TAS Alumnus
the Business Liason
pathways. As part of this process, some students opportunity allowed students to investigate the job Association (BLA) at Brock Cook, who is now a
have identified they are interested in potentially duties involved, participate in a Q and A session as the Pullman Cairns Lecturer in Occupational
combining Certificate studies with their academic well as tour the TAFE industrial training facilities. International. Therapy at JCU. Students
studies at TAS. also had the opportunity
Thank you Mr Manea and our 4 students for Only 250 students from to ask questions and learn
As VET and Careers Coordinator I offer our students representing TAS at this Business Liaison across the region are able about the varied study
as many opportunities as possible to look at study Association function. Students, keep posted for to attend this fantastic pathways that can lead
types and work options. On Thursday 25th February more Pathways opportunities in the coming terms. event each year. It serves to exciting and rewarding
a group of year 10 Pathways students attended as an introduction to a careers in the health
a breakfast function at Tropic Restaurant, Cairns wide variety of health sector.
professions, including
WRC-SECONDARY 33 WRC-SECONDARY 34Teaching, 2021 TERM 1
Learning & IN REVIEW
Innovation
A s explained to parents
and students earlier in
the term, the processes that
professionalism and a focus
on ensuring TAS students
maintain their high academic
underpin the QCE/SATE standing.
system for students in Years 11
and 12 have been developed It is particularly pleasing to
by the QCAA (Queensland note that we have a number
Curriculum and Assessment of senior teaching staff who
Authority). However, the work have again nominated and
CLASS OF 2020
of developing assessments been selected to oversee the
falls to our hard-working and processes mentioned above
RESULTS SNAPSHOT
dedicated staff. for the QCAA. Again, this is
testament to their dedication
The processes in place, to their craft as educators.
including both Endorsement
(ensuring assessments A QCAA Certificate
TIM MANEA of Academic
are aligned to syllabus
DEPUTY PRINCIPAL Commendation is
HEAD OF TEACHING & LEARNING
requirements) and 56 students TOP ATAR
99.95
Confirmation (where allocated awarded to Year 12
received an ATAR rank in students in QLD who
results are confirmed by the 2020 cohort
external subject experts), achieved an A in at least
T he 2021 Academic Year has are approached with six general subjects.
VICTOR HUANG
begun with the outstanding
results of our 2020 Year 12 Cohort TOP ATAR
2.1%
graduates still fresh in our mind.
Victor represents
After celebrating their success,
all at TAS are steaming ahead to
ensure that our current Year 12s are
prepared for the rigours of Internal
TEACHERS AS LIFELONG 1 of 30 of Queensland’s 2020
graduates received this
certificate
LEARNERS (TALL)
YEAR 12 STUDENTS TO
and External Assessments across ACHIEVE THE TOP RESULT
their final two units of work (Unit 3 IN QLD
and 4).
Our Year 11s have also begun their
T eachers at TAS undertake
an extensive professional •
external assessments
Flipped/Asynchronous
10
TAS students received
own ATAR journey, commencing
17%
their units of work and building development program Learning this award in 2020
upon their content knowledge known as TALL. This program • Using flashcards in 8 students
allows them to focus on Science and Mathematics achieved a rank equivalent
and skills across the ‘formative’
an area of their craft that classes of TAS graduates of OP1 (14.3%)
assessments that take place in Units Congratulations to:
can be improved to ensure • Building vocabulary in received an Academic
1 and 2 (Terms 1 – 3). >> LEXI HOPE
the learning outcomes for ESL students Certificate of
students are maximised. The Commendation VICTOR HUANG
TALL Program, overseen by At the end of the year, staff LEO LIN
Ms Karla Portch, has seen will present their research
THAINE WOOD
teachers explore a broad range findings to colleagues in a day
of research-based topics, of professional learning that is SHREYA KUMAR
including: both invigorating and inspiring GRACE BELSON
for all involved. I am looking
ELLA REEVES
• Explicit essay writing forward to reading/hearing
skills from our intrepid teachers as Congratulations to the ASHLEIGH BEGG
• Exploring problem-based they continue to look for ways graduate class of 2020! ALEX BENNETTS
questions to improve their craft.
ABBY FOWLER
• Extending responses in
LEARNING IN THE CLASSROOM 35 36“THE
EXPERIENCE
OF ATTENDING
UQ CAREER AND TERTIARY
THE MEN OF PATHWAY OPPORTUNITIES
THE MOMENT
SUMMIT WAS
TRULY EYE UQ MEDICINE INFORMATION EVENING – REGISTRATIONS NOW OPEN
OPENING AND
Register here: https://future-students.uq.edu.au/events/uq-medicine-information-evening
WILL CERTAINLY
GENERATE Year 12 students and their parents are invited to register their attendance now. You can attend in person
on the St Lucia Campus, or watch the event via LiveStream. Wednesday 21 April 2021, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
LOTS OF DEEP (Bris GMT+10).
DISCUSSION
ABOUT THE FEAST CAMP – APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN
RANGE OF
Register here: https://science.uq.edu.au/event/feast
SOCIAL ISSUES
INVOLVING Future Experiences in Agriculture, Science and Technology (FEAST) is a four-day residential program
based at our Gatton campus for Year 11 and 12 students. Sun 27 June – Wed 30 June 2021.
MASCULINITY
THAT WE UQ DIGITAL STORYTELLING COMPETITION – ENTRIES NOW OPEN
FACE IN OUR
Register here
MODERN
MEN OF THE WORLD.” Queensland students in Years 10, 11 and 12 are invited to tell the stories that matter to them in UQ’s digital
storytelling competition. There are two categories: video documentary, or photo series and news story.
MOMENT SUMMIT
ISAAC BURTON, YEAR 11
Each category winner will receive an iPhone 12. Entries close Sunday 20 June 2021.
GIRLS IN COMPUTING – UPCOMING EVENT
S chool Captain Murray Colbridge and I recently attended the ‘Men of the Moment’ Summit held More information here: https://future-students.uq.edu.au/events/girls-computing
at The Southport School (TSS) on the Gold Coast. After a quick lunch and introduction at the Discover the exciting and diverse career options available in technology, software engineering and
spectacular ‘River Room’ on the banks of the Nerang River, we soon dived into the summit. Introduced computer science at UQ’s Girls in Computing event. Open to all female high school students as well as
to Tommy, the founder of ‘Find your Feet’, we were exposed to the truths about masculinity, ‘the Men’s parents, caregivers and teachers, this evening offers a unique chance to engage in interactive activities,
Law’, that impacts both men and women across the world, with effects such as increased male suicide, visit information booths and hear personal stories from current UQ students and UQ Alumni.
depression, along with discrimination towards women, and sexual and physical violence. After hearing
many stories that were often confronting, we engaged in a discussion about pushing beyond your
QUEENSLAND BIOLOGY WINTER SCHOOL – APPLICATIONS OPEN SOON
comfort zone, having conversations with new people and the very personal matters in your life, and the
way you want to be remembered. It would take too long to enlighten you regarding all the topics we More information here: https://future-students.uq.edu.au/events/queensland-biology-winter-school
discussed and learnt about, but we are looking forward to sharing these experiences throughout the This multi-day event will give Year 11 and 12 students studying QCE or IB Biology the opportunity to gain
year. scientific skills by taking a deep dive into contemporary topics in genetics and evolution.
Another aspect that provided a greater perspective for all in attendance was meeting the young
women of St Hilda’s School, the sister school of TSS. Hearing their perspective was vital for us to
WESTERN CIVILISATION SCHOLARSHIP – APPLICATIONS OPEN SOON
understand the impact that men have on the women in their lives. Authenticity, honesty and respect Applications for the UQ Ramsay Undergraduate Scholarship will open on 21 June and close on 6 August
were what they wanted to see from the men of today, and when talking to them, we all noted how 2021. Worth $30,000 per year, the scholarships are offered to students undertaking an extended major
important it was for there to be an open discussion about gender inequalities, so that both men and in Western Civilisation. A webinar for interested students and school staff will be held on Friday 18 June
women are able to understand the issues facing us. 2021. More information will follow.
During the evening half of the summit, we were lucky enough to meet a panel of three legends. The
first member of the panel was Curtis McGrath, an Australian Paralympic Gold Medallist, who lost his MEDICINE @ UK – UW RURAL CLINICAL SCHOOL
legs during his time serving in the armed forces in Afghanistan. Matthew Hayden and Darren Lehman,
two Australian cricket icons, were also there, completing the panel of three very inspiring men. Each Register here: https://rcs.medicine.uq.edu.au/event/session/5570
man talked about their experiences and their perspectives on what it means to be a man. At the end, Join the UQ Rural Clinical School for a virtual Q&A session. You’ll hear from the local teams who deliver
each panellist took questions and really connected with everyone in the room. part of the UQ medical program in the heart of Rockhampton, Bundaberg, Hervey Bay and Toowoomba,
from current students about their rural experience studying medicine, and be given the opportunity to
Written by Isaac Burton, Year 11 ask questions via the live chat function. Whether you’re considering the UCAT or GAMSAT entry pathway
into Medicine at UQ, this is the session for you!
LEARNING IN THE CLASSROOM 37 LEARNING IN THE CLASSROOM 38Learning Through Stay Connected OUTDOOR EDUCATION
Experience RECAP
Keep up to date on all things Outdoor Education
Outdoor Education Introduction Letter
• An introductory letter was emailed at the
beginning of the year. For a copy, please email
darreno@tas.qld.edu.au.
O ur year started with
several training
sessions for both teaching
It will involve a 1- or 3-hour
hiking or mountain-
biking course on Sunday
staff and contractors 16 May in the Davies
Outdoor Education Facebook on Outdoor Education Creek area.
• We have a private Facebook group for our TAS Programs, including
community to share outdoor education news, their annual lifesaving Our very own Miss
photos and stories. qualification. Beveridge will be the
Facebook.com/groups/TASOutdoorEd Course Setter for this
In addition, we have event, and students
Outdoor Education YouTube been working on several working towards their
• Our Youtube Channel contains more than 60 special projects such Duke of Edinburgh’s
great videos from past Outdoor Education as waste management International Awards
DARREN OSMOND Programs, including the 2020 highlights video protocols, post-program or Outdoor Recreation
DIRECTOR OF CO-CURRICULAR
of our overall Program. reflections and feedback Program will also be
tools, and more resources helping. The event is
New Comprehensive Student and Parent to enhance student suitable for families and
Information Handbook learning. people of all levels of
A belated welcome to parents and • Download here - a huge amount of fitness and experience.
Our staff and students will
students to the 2021 school year. information, including details on the also participate in a bush For more information,
I hope that everyone had a restful equipment required for Programs. navigation event run by email outdooreducation@
and enjoyable summer break, Adventure Sport NQ. tas.qld.edu.au
including some active outdoor
adventures.
I am relieved to say we have had a
relatively normal start to the year for
Outdoor Education, having already DUKE OF EDINBURGH’S
completed two major year-level
Programs, an Outdoor Recreation INTERNATIONAL AWARD
Expedition, and interacting with all INFORMATION FOR PARENTS AND STUDENTS
secondary students through team
activities for House Day. >>
E arly this year, we took delivery of 20 new lightweight and
extremely comfortable Mountain Design Sleeping Mats.
All of the funds for these were raised from the TAS Sport
Breakup Functions and BBQ at the end of 2020.
Many students will benefit from this high-quality equipment
during future Duke of Edinburgh, Outdoor Recreation and
Outdoor Education expeditions.
LEARNING THROUGH EXPERIENCE 39 LEARNING THROUGH EXPERIENCE 40YEAR 10
OUTDOOR RECREATION PROGRAM
O ur popular, one-year Outdoor
Recreation - Leadership and
Personal Development Program
silver-level Duke of Edinburgh’s
International Award.
an independent roll with a kayak,
with about 10 also performing
a hand roll (without a paddle).
began in the first week of Term 1 During Term 1, paddling was Students also learn, several rope
for 21 very keen students. the major topic, as well as rescue techniques, which form
Program initiation activities that part of their Bronze Medallion
This bespoke Program has been allowed students to share their Lifesaving Assessment later in
designed to extend interested goals, aspirations and potential the year.
YEAR 3 challenges.
students’ skills and experience
OUTDOOR EDUCATION in outdoor education and
recreation. A range of other
Kayaking sessions were enjoyed
Towards the end of the term,
students completed their
PROGRAM highly regarded industry-based
qualifications are included,
by the students. They learned
paddling techniques, as well as
three day paddling expedition
at the remote and beautiful
how to safely exit a kayak upside Koombooloomba Dam, and
such as the Bronze Medallion down and perform a variety of introductory climbing sessions.
Y
Lifesaving and Senior First Aid kayak rescues. Over the course of
ear 3 students On the final morning, the
Certificates. Students are also four practical sessions, 18 of these
completed their Outdoor students each planted a
given more opportunities to students successfully performed
Education Program at Camp tree on the property as
work towards bronze-level and
Paterson near Mareeba part of our environmental
earlier in the Term. This commitment, and then
marks a milestone Program spent time reflecting on
for Year 3 students as their their outdoor education
first away from the regular experience.
school environment.
Thank you to Scott and Lyn
The Program focused on from Camp Paterson for
building teamwork skills the wonderful hospitality,
through land and water the Year 3 class teachers,
obstacle courses, as well as and the outdoor education WATCH A RECAP
a lake exploration activity contract staff for working
and a bush art activity. with our students.
The campfire evening was
enjoyed by all with some The students are now very
great singing led by Mrs much looking forward to
Milligan’s students. many years of their outdoor
education at TAS.
LEARNING THROUGH EXPERIENCE 41 LEARNING THROUGH EXPERIENCE 42YEAR 12 LEADERSHIP RETREAT
OUTDOOR EDUCATION PROGRAM
In the second week of Term 1, Year
12 student leaders participated in
the Leadership Retreat at Genazzano
Thank you to Simone and Eric
from Genazzano for the wonderful
hospitality, to the Heads of House
WATCH A
Camping and Conference Centre and Ms Baker for their efforts in RECAP
on Lake Tinaroo. The main learning running various retreat activities,
themes of the Program included and to Mr Williams for his visit on
leadership and teamwork, house Thursday afternoon for the Chapel
development and bonding, and goal Service.
setting.
The students are now looking
The many and varied theoretical and forward to leading their respective
practical activities were thoroughly houses, and the School as a whole,
embraced and enjoyed by all the through a fantastic 2021.
students. A particular highlight was
the motivational guest speaker, Paul
Hockey, who was the first climber
with one arm to reach the summit of
Mt Everest via the North Ridge.
LEARNING THROUGH EXPERIENCE 43 LEARNING THROUGH EXPERIENCE 44SPORT AND ACTIVITIES
JULIE-ANN BROWN COORDINATOR OF SPORT AND ACTIVITIES
T he impact of COVID-19 in 2020 posed many challenges for
school-based sport, bringing unprecedented change to what
was supposed to be an action-packed season.
It has been a joy to see our members return to community and
school-based sport this year, including the recommencement of
TAS Football (Soccer), Swimming, Netball, Hockey and Rugby.
I have enjoyed seeing so many new faces welcomed to the
SECONDARY ACTIVITIES
exciting world of Sport Extension Programs at TAS, and look
forward to a successful year of achievement and development. PROGRAM
HOUSE RESULTS T he Secondary Activities Program runs throughout the four terms of the
school year, and activities are delivered by specialist instructors and our
very own teaching staff. In Term 1, students in Years 7 – 10 participated in the
following activities:
LEICHHARDT SECONDARY ACTIVITIES PROGRAM
MULTI SPORTS Students participated in a variety of ball sports over the term,
TOTAL POINTS:
including basketball, netball, volleyball, and futsal.
14 COOKING Students were provided with opportunities to further develop
their cooking skills. A range of foods were produced, from
OVERALL PLACING: snacks to main meals and desserts.
1 YOGA Students stretched their bodies and calmed their mind in
Yoga sessions that combined floor-based yoga, guided
breath work and various styles of meditation.
KENNEDY MODERN DAY Each week, students roamed the campus, photographing
PHOTOGRAPHY thematic objects and scenery. At the conclusion of each
TOTAL POINTS: session, students created a collage that showcased their best
14 work.
SAILING Students travelled to Cairns Yacht Club to learn the basics of
sailing, safety and sailing theory from one of their experienced
OVERALL PLACING: Sailing instructors.
1 E-SPORTS Students participated in competitive team based, age-
appropriate gaming.
MULLIGAN MATHS & ENGLISH
ASSISTANCE
Students were provided with the opportunity to spend time
honing their Maths and English skills with the assistance of
specialist Maths and English teachers.
TOTAL POINTS: DANCE Students learned a variety of different dance styles, including
6 bush dancing, ballroom dancing, disco and line dancing.
KICKBOXING Students participated in Muay Thai based kickboxing sessions
OVERALL PLACING: focusses on speed and precision to build fitness.
CHESS & BOARD GAMES Students were provided with the opportunity to increase their
3
chess knowledge whilst being guided by our very own
experienced chess coach, Mr Patrick Williams.
DALRYMPLE AFL KICK ACADEMY This program delivered by the AFL Kick Academy focused on
the development of AFL skills, strength and conditioning,
TOTAL POINTS: fitness and nutrition.
6 FITNESS BOOT CAMP This program combined cardio and strength training.
Students participated in circuits, strength and flexibility
stations using their own body weight, obstacle courses, jump
OVERALL PLACING: ropes and more.
3 VOLLEYBALL Students learned the essential skills of Volleyball such as
digging, setting, serving, and spiking in a fun environment.
LEARNING THROUGH EXPERIENCE 45 LEARNING THROUGH EXPERIENCE 46WATCH A RECAP
SECONDARY INTERHOUSE
SWIMMING CARNIVAL
The 2021 Secondary Interhouse WELL DONE TO OUR
Swimming Carnival was held in RECORD BREAKERS:
O v e ra ll P
Week 6laofcinthis
gs: term on Friday 5
March.
Junior Trophy – Leichhardt IKE MARTINEZ
Senior Trophy – Kennedy
The Carnvial opened with the LEAH SNELLING
traditional
Overall march
– Leichhardt into the
Aquatic Centre, and it was RYAN ELLIOT
House Spirit – Kennedy
fantastic to see our house spirit
and swimming talent on display, JACINTA KOME
with six new records broken.
A g e C h a m pi o n s
PRIMARY INTERHOUSE AGE GROUP IST
INDIVIDUAL AGE CHAMPIONS
2ND 3RD
CROSS COUNTRY
12 & Under Girls Ruby Walkear Lara Godden Poppy Loveridge
12 & Under Boys Jai Jassar Billy Thomas Mark Robati
13 & Under Girls Lexi Graham & Alyssa Atfield
Lily Edwards
13 & Under Boys Ryan Elliot Nathan Turnbull James Harpley
T he 2021 Years 3 to 6 Interhouse
Cross-Country Carnival held
at the White Rock Campus on
AGE GROUP
8-Year-Old Boys
IST
INDIVIDUAL AGE CHAMPIONS
Archie Loveridge
2ND
Zander Reece-
3RD
Warren Stuart
14 & Under Girls
14 & Under Boys
Summer
Tottman
Takeru Oguchi
Joanna Chen
Hugo Loveridge &
Cara Elliot
Hepburn
Friday 26 March. Congratulations 8-Year-Old Girls Ella Wright Isla O'Mahony Lilian Zhang Henrik Sorensen
to Leichhardt House who was 9-Year-Old Boys
9-Year-Old Girls
Cameron Walters
Sienna Edwards
Viyaan Jindal
Madeleine Sneddon
Jett Bentley
Shaylyn Tanswell
WATCH A 15 & Under Girls
15 & Under Boys
Lauren Morris
Ike Martinez
Bailee Zammit
Matthew Elliot-Darlow
Leah Snelling
Campbell Osmond
awarded with the overall trophy
this year. The age champions for
10-Year-Old Boys
10-Year-Old Girls
Alexander Roll
Maltilda Hill
Oscar Loveridge
Bianca Aiken
Arima Rajeswaran
Isabel du Plessis RECAP 16 & Under Girls Jasmine Harpley Yuri O’Halloran Daisy Colbridge
2021 were as follows: 11-Year-Old Boys Max Ogilvie-McLellan Brodie Biskupski Louis Eisen 16 & Under Boys Thomas Chen Joel Turnbull Nicholas Berther
11-Year-Old Girls Hana Shimizu Astrid Carter Liana Wright 17 & Over Girls Jacinta Kome & Abbie Curtis
12-Year-Old Boys Luke Swindale Harrison Morris Alessandro Mocci
Kiana Turnbull
12-Year-Old Girls Carmen Matthews Ashlyn Tanswell Caitlin Wong
17 & Over Boys Joey Selvey Murray Colbridge Marcel Whitfield
LEARNING THROUGH EXPERIENCE 47 LEARNING THROUGH EXPERIENCE 48TAS AQUATIC CENTRE
LONG COURSE REGIONAL CHAMPIONS
TAS Swimming Club earnt an incredible achievement this term. We were crowned the Far North
Queensland Long Course Regional Champions.
THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUAL SWIMMERS WON AGE-CHAMPION AWARDS:
Madeline Sneddon Runner Up (8 yr Girls)
Noah Turnbull Runner Up (10 yr Boys)
Ruby Walkear Runner Up (11 yr Girls)
James Harpley 3rd (12 yr Boys)
Josh Lowrey Runner Up (12 yr Boys)
Ryan Elliot Champion (12 yr Boys)
Henrik Sorensen Runner Up (13 yr Boys)
Tara Olds 3rd (14 yr Girls)
SECONDARY INTERHOUSE
Leah Snelling Runner Up (14 yr Girls)
Lauren Morris Champion (14 yr Girls)
Albert An Runner Up (14 yr Boys)
CROSS COUNTRY Ike Martinez
Jasmine Harpley
Champion (14 yr Boys)
3rd (15 yr Girls)
Amber Robinson Runner Up (15 yr Girls)
Michael Theakston 3rd (15 yr Boys)
T he Secondary Interhouse
Cross Country was held on the
last day of term, Thursday 1 April.
AGE GROUP IST
INDIVIDUAL AGE CHAMPIONS
2ND 3RD
Abbie Curtis
Nicole Theakston
Runner Up (16 yr Girls)
Champion (16 yr Girls)
12 & Under Girls Georgia Mann Poppy Loveridge Ruby Walkear Thomas Chen Champion (16 yr Boys)
Congratulations to Leichhardt 12 & Under Boys Jack Pickstone Mark Robati William Thomas Jasmine Olds Runner Up (17&O Girls)
house for taking a clean sweep 13 Year Old Girls Alyssa Atfield Lexi Graham Felicity Pyne Enna Thorpe Champion (17&O Girls)
on the Junior, Senior and Overall 13 Year Old Boys Liam O'Shea Luke Berther Alexander Pole
trophies. Our running talent was 14 Year Old Girls Giaan Tippet Summer Tottman Claire Leary
THE FOLLOWING SWIMMERS WON ADDITIONAL AWARDS:
on display, with two new records 14 Year Old Boys Jonah Matthews Jay Curtis Hugo Loveridge
Bailee Zammitt Distance Events Champion
broken. Congratulations to our 15 Year Old Girls Amber Robinson Rebecca Robinson Hayley Graham
15 Year Old Boys Ike Martinez Daniel Statton Louis Bray Ike Martinez Distance Events Champion
record breakers Jonah Matthews Ike Martinez Eddie Leeon Memorial Trophy for the fastest 100 m Fly at the Championship
16 Year Old Girls Daisy Colbridge Jasmine Harpley Yuri O'Halloran
and Amber Robinson. The age Ryan Elliot Jeff Zahmel Memorial Trophy for winning 200 m Free 11/12yr olds.
16 Year Old Boys Nicholas Berther Andrew Maccoll Gregory Critchley
champions for 2021 were as
17 & Over Girls Abbie Curtis Megan Berther Kiana Turnbull
follows:
17 & Over Boys Murray Colbridge Steven Li Isaac Burton
LEARNING THROUGH EXPERIENCE 49 LEARNING THROUGH EXPERIENCE 50SECONDARY MUSIC CONCERT YEAR 3 IMMERSIVE MUSIC PROGRAM LEARNING THROUGH EXPERIENCE 51
Round Square
T he Round Square Committee teamed
up with the Tuck Shop to run a Round
Square fundraiser with an Easter Sausage
Sizzle on the last day of Term 1. It was a very
popular enterprise, and we thank the school
community for their support.
‘Guess the number of Easter eggs’
was won by Colette in the Tuck Shop.
Congratulations, Colette!
SPOTLIGHT ON
WELLBEING
Care and Connect
R esilience, empathy, kindness and support are all essential lifelong qualities children need. At Trinity
Anglican School, we believe citizenship and all these qualities are worth investing time in, so we have
developed a specialty wellbeing program called Care and Connect.
As a compulsory program, Care and Connect gathers students in multi-age groupings from Years 3 to 6.
This grouping approach nurtures healthy social skills and encourages students to develop relationships
with peers from other grades within their community.
During their weekly Care and Connect session, students rotate through several engaging modules, each
comprising of a four-week activities program. At their core, the Program and modules are centered on a
holistic education, looking beyond academia to support personal development.
The well-researched Peer Support Australia Program is an integral component of Care and Connect.
For almost 50 years, Peer Support Australia has provided essential support to Australian Schools. Trinity
Anglican School shares the same vision as Peer Support Australia, which is to positively impact the
wellbeing of children, and encourage healthier relationships and positive school culture.
While the modules are planned by educators, a portion of the activities are planned by the Year 6
students. This allows them to experience genuine leadership opportunities, develop confidence, and build
organisation and time-management skills.
Year 6 students also benefit the same way our younger students do, by developing social skills and
fostering an enhanced connection to the school and their community. To help Year 6 students become
future leaders, they participate in a two-day Leadership Training Program developed by Peer Support
Australia and delivered by our educators.
As a result of Care and Connect, our educators get greater value from student contribution’s leading to
a more supportive classroom environment and a safe community built of responsible and contributing
students, staff and families.
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