Bringing the House Down!

1 August 2012
Bringing the House Down!
Friday 27 July was a wonderful opportunity for the College to celebrate
the life and achievements of Bishop Daniel Delany, founder of the
Brigidine Sisters. A er a moving Mass and barbeque lunch, the students
really let their hair down and presented some memorable performances
in compe on for the Brigidine Bell. Delany House was the stand out
winner on the day. For more on this, see Mr Cahill’s ar cle on page 2.
Issue 21
Contents
Page
Principal’s Message
2
Pastoral and Mission News
4
Curriculum Ma ers
5
Careers and VET News
6
Deba ng and Public Speaking
7
Science News
8
Languages Department News
9
Sports News
10
R O S T E R
Thursday 2 August
Clare David, Audrey Chan
Friday 3 August:
Anne Kerr, Lisa Pla
Monday 6 August:
Debbie Frasse o, Nagisa Ferguson
Tuesday 7 August:
Michelle Noye, Chris ne Fitzgerald
Wednesday 8 August:
Glenda Robertson, Sherri Williams
Uniform Shop Roster
Monday 6 August:
Jennifer Bartley, Menchie Castro, Kylie
Tierney, Debbie Kearns, Isabelle Piat
Tuesday 7 August:
Michelle Noye, Olayinka Akinsanmi
Calendar
August 3
Year 10 French Immersion
Day
August 6/7
Visita on Days 9:30-10:30am
August 14
Subject Selec on Evenings:
Year 8 - 5:30pm
Year 10 - 7:00pm
August 15
Royal Queensland Show Day
Public Holiday
August 16
Student Free Day - Whole
Staff Retreat
August 31
Dads and Daughters’ Evening
5:30-8:30pm
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Message from the Principal
St Mary MacKillop, Mary of the Cross
Mary MacKillop, is Australia’s first saint. She
believed strongly in the transforma ve power of
educa on. Her vision, leadership and courage in
establishing the Sisters of St Joseph to teach the
children of the poor make her an inspiring role
model. We celebrate the life of Mary MacKillop
on August 8th. Mary MacKillop is also the special
patron of the Brisbane Archdiocese.
In a world torn by conflict and strife, by greed and
poverty, the example of Mary’s life
and holiness challenges us to place
our trust in God and courageously
live the gospel in our mes.
Like Bishop Daniel Delany, the
Irish leaders of the early Brisbane
church and Mary MacKillop,
may we continue their work of
transforming the lives of others
through educa on which images jus ce and service. (reference: Sr Anne
Derwin, Congrega onal Leader of The Sisters of St Joseph)
The legacy of Bishop Daniel Delany was his response to the needs of his
people - the poor Irish Catholics over two centuries ago. He believed
that faith and educa on were the agents which would transform the lives
of a people demoralised and illiterate as the result of years of English
oppression. He worked with the young people to teach them to read and
write and to sing! He began the Brigidine Sisters by invi ng young women
to form a religious congrega on to teach the poor. In doing so, he believed
he was reinsta ng the ancient order of St Brigid.
Mary MacKillop Prayer
God of the Dreaming, you show
yourself to us in dreamers, seers
and prophets.
We thank you for all those who, like
Mary MacKillop, have helped us to
see the possibili es for our country
and its people.
As we struggle to realise our dreams
for a just, compassionate world,
may we witness to our world the
true meaning of fair play and care
for the oppressed.
Help us to uphold the importance of
spiritual reali es.
We pray that we will cherish
par cularly the gi s of the
indigenous peoples of our lands and
those new to our shores.
Teach us that, in the richness and
strength of our diversity, lie our
possibili es for becoming one.
Amen.
We believe today that faith
and education are the agents
of transformation here at
Brigidine College. In a world
impoverished by consumerism,
Prayers are asked
for all those in our
community who are
ill or undergoing
treatment.
Message from the Principal (contd.)
greed, individualism and overwhelming superficiality,
faith and education provide a deeper and more
meaningful way of being and doing. They also provide
the skills and knowledge to deal with the complexity
of living in the 21st century and to make a difference.
Just as Daniel Delany taught his people to sing, we too
celebrate all our blessings.
This past week was also Catholic Educa on Week in
Queensland. All Catholic school communi es celebrate
the gi of Catholic educa on. To conclude, I quote
from the vision statement of the Brigidine Sisters - their
interpreta on of Daniel Delany’s vision in our mes:
“As Brigidines, we stand in reverence for the
community of life and will con nue to work to
further compassion and jus ce.”
Principal Notes
Bishop Daniel Delany Day (27 July) was the highlight
of our Brigidine Week, with our Thanksgiving Mass
wonderfully led by Fr Pan Jordan and a variety of
ac vi es used to celebrate ‘all that is good with joy and
gra tude.’ The life of our College through its heritage
le by the Brigidine Sisters, as well as the excitement
generated by the ‘Brigidine Bell’ competition were
wonderful expressions of community mission. The girls
with their Home Room teachers and House Coordinators
presented some truly inspiring expressions of what it
means to be part of such a vibrant community. I would
like to thank everyone involved and congratulate Delany
House on being the new holder of the ‘Bell’ un l July
2013.
The Brigidine College String Ensemble was delighted to
play at the Queensland Catholic Educa on Commission
func on held at Parliament House last Tuesday. This
event was sponsored by the Queensland Minister of
Educa on and organised as part of Catholic Educa on
Week. The girls and their conductor were wonderful
ambassadors for the College and they played beau fully.
Congratula ons also to the Track and Field, Netball,
Soccer and Hockey teams for their outstanding
commitment and performances over the past few weeks.
It was great to hear that a number of the teams are
playing in their respec ve finals and I wish them well this
a ernoon. Ms Carly Richardson, Sports Coordinator, and
the variety of coaches have been par cularly posi ve
about the girls and their performances. Well done.
A Naoimh Bhrid, gui Orainn,
inn,
Brendan Cahill
Principal
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Pastoral News
The following is an excerpt from an
ar cle by Australian journalist Susan
Johnson who extensively interviewed
leading experts and kids themselves
with regards to the pressures on being
a teen in the 21st century.
With thanks to the Courier-Mail’s
QWeekend for the original publica on.
Skinny and denuded of body hair if you are a teenage girl and
“built” and “muscled up” if you are a teenage boy: welcome
to a world in which children as young as eight feel anxiety
about body image. If Western society is supposed to be more
“equal” than ever before, then idealised no ons of what a
teenage girl should look like and what a teenage boy should
look like tell a different story. In this tale, all the girls look like
anorexic 12-year-old lingerie models and all the boys resemble
the Incredible Hulk.
It is not only the mul plica on of media but its increased
sophis ca on that has transformed the media into such a
powerful tool of influence: where once a photograph was
a recorder of images and the camera did not lie, now a
photograph can cheat and distort and a photograph will never
again be simply a photograph.
“The media is manipula ng bodies much more,” says Dr Lina
Ricciardelli, associate professor in psychology at Melbourne’s
Deakin University. Between dangerously skinny models, boys
with six-packs and Photoshop, the gap between ordinary
flesh-and-blood girls and boys and idealised images of girls
and boys has grown wider and wider.
Our media is saturated with images of the perfect way we
should each look. A wonderful contradic on to his is the way
our students really come together all in the name of fun for
our Celebra on Day on Friday – with crazy hair, extraordinary
costumes and dance moves, the whole community reveals and
delights in the uniqueness that we each have.
Each year the girls astound me with their crea ve flair, their
commitment to rehearsals and the leadership that is shown
by the Seniors. The spirit of fun and healthy rivalry that is
present on the day certainly makes it a highlight of the year
for many in our community, including me.
Mission News
Celebra on Day was an eye opener
commencing with the Daniel Delany
Mass that the community beau fully
and respec ully celebrated to the
exci ng performances and sacred
songs of the community in the
a ernoon.
The volume of a girl’s scream has
been compared to the taking off of a
jumbo
jet.
On Friday I experienced, firsthand,
a jumbo jet taking off in forma on
with some A380s. My ears are s ll
ringing!
What par cularly caught my
a en on was the way staff
par cipated and supported the
student performances of the
five Brigidine Houses. I was not
only impressed by the quality of
presenta ons across the board, but the genuine support
for each House and for each other whilst s ll being
fiercely compe ve. This was also apparent, a er ini al
disappointment, for not receiving the Bell when other
houses congratulated Delany House for their achievement.
Thank you to all of the people involved in making these
fes vi es come to frui on. Par cular thanks go to:
Miss Dani Senior and the Chamber Choir
Mrs Merryl Wheaton for piano accompaniment
Ms Lucy Flook and the Senior Dance Group
Mr Daniel Dunlop and Senior instumentalists
Miss Sarah Daff for liturgical elements
Emma Maxwell for her portrait of St Brigid
Brigida Corte-Real for her cello solo
College Student Leaders
College House Prefects
Dr Catherine Reid and the Liturgy Commi ee
College Grounds staff for se ng up the Kildare Hall
Mr Ben Field and assistants in the Sound Room
Mr Stephen Robinson and readers
Mrs Kathy Webb for photography and concepts
Mrs Anne Sco for footage from Brigid’s Well, Kildare
Mrs Kim O’Hare for the PowerPoint presenta on and
Running Sheet
Sarah Lyons for backstage
Our House Coordinators and staff supporters
Special Minsters
Mr Ian Snape, Mr Alfie Williams and Mr Mark O’Flaherty,
Grounds Staff
and our judges Mrs Kim O’Hare, Mrs Carole Baines and
Mrs Mara Gill who had a par cularly difficult role to play.
All the best for the coming week.
Today is St Igna us of Loyola’s Feast Day. He is the Patron
saint of retreats, spiritual exercises and scruples!
Dana Wedge
Deputy Principal Pastoral
Andrew Beiers
Deputy Principal Mission
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Curriculum Alive!
Curriculum Matters
A wonderful range of extension ac vi es that enhance our College’s curriculum were on offer in recent
weeks and a large number of students across all year levels have accessed these opportuni es. Senior
students par cipated in the theatre performances by Grin and Tonic for the English Department; the
Chemistry Quiz was held; students went on Geography, Study of Religion, Business Studies and Accoun ng
excursions; Year 8s par cipated in the crosscurricular (Social Sciences and French) performance of Joan of
Arc, Madame Curie and Coco Chanel; a group of Year 9 students were involved in Future Problem Solving;
students hosted our visitors from French Nouméa for the biannual exchange program and Performing
Arts students were enthralled by the acroba c excellence by Cirque du Soleil in Ovo. In all, students have
been exposed to an excep onal range of events to enhance their educa on - an important adjunct to their classroom learning.
Year 8 and 10 Subject EXPO and Informa on Evenings - Tuesday 14 August
We cordially invite all Year 8s and their parents to the Kildare Hall at 5:45pm for a 6:00pm start for the Subject Informa on
Evening. The Year 10 Subject Informa on session commences at 7:00pm also in the Kildare Hall, although we strongly
encourage Year 10 students and their parents to come along from 6:30pm onwards to speak with representa ves from the
different universi es, TAFEs and other providers who will be present to discuss possible future career paths with you in addi on
to hearing from Curriculum Coordinators about subjects in their departments for Years 11 and 12.
Senior Educa on and Training (SET) Plans
A number of Year 10 students and their parents have par cipated in our comprehensive SET Plan interviews conducted by a
range of senior staff members who have included Mr Brendan Cahill, Ms Dana Wedge, Mrs Josephine Griffiths, Mr Kym Daly,
Mrs Danielle Baker, Mrs Madeleine Grimes and Dr Ruth Burne .
Those who par cipated in these interviews reported how useful they were in helping demys fy some of the aspects of the Senior
phase of learning and provide invaluable informa on to help students embark on this important stage of their educa on. On
the Subject EXPO and Informa on Evening, other Year 10 students and their parents will also be invited to a end an interview
over the remainder of this term. As Year 10 and Year 12 students who are not compe ng in the Interschool Athle cs Carnival
will be at College on Monday 20 August, Year 10 students and their parents will have the
opportunity to book an interview on this day with one of the staff members named above
to complete the SET Plan.
Year 12 Reminder
All Year 12 students are reminded that they need to book an interview with the Careers
Counsellors regarding their QTAC preferences that are due during the September holidays.
This is extremely important for all students, regardless of their pathway.
Josephine Griffiths
Ac ng Deputy Principal Curriculum
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Careers and Counselling News
As career development con nues to gain important and valuable momentum in edca on, government ini a ves and society
generally, there is increasing informa on made available to learners of all ages. The sheer amount of this informa on is very
difficult to distribute to all ages in a relevant and diges ble form. Par cularly at this me of year, there is a lot to know about!
Consequently, Brigidine College has subscribed to a fortnightly careers newsle er from Op ons Training Solu ons that covers absolutely everything relevant to school communi es and relevant to all interest areas. The informa on provided in this
newsle er includes things like open day dates, short courses, scholarship informa on, interstate educa on providers and career
experience opportuni es.
The newsle er is available on the College website under Pastoral Care/Counselling and Careers at the very bo om of the page.
Where possible, we highlight par cularly important events in the main body of the College newsle er. However, students and
parents are strongly encouraged to read this newsle er fortnightly on our website.
We are sure you will uncover some interes ng and exci ng career development opportuni es across all year levels.
Danielle Baker and Madeleine Grimes
College Counsellors
Senior School Coordinator News
A en on Year 10 Students
As our Year 10 students con nue to plan
and prepare for subject selec on, listed
below is information regarding both
courses offered and deadlines for the
major TAFE colleges with whom we are
currently involved.
At the moment we have 13 girls in Year
11 enrolled in courses at Cer ficate and
Diploma level a ending classes one day per week at various
outside learning ins tu ons.
Please note these opportunities are not limited just to
students looking at an alterna ve to the tradi onal non-OP
pathway but they could also be of interest to girls who are
taking an OP pathway but s ll wish to pursue studies in a
par cular area beyond the curriculum at Brigidine.
Bremer TAFE:
Cer ficate III in Hospitality; Events;
Children’s Services. Expression of
Interest Form (EOI form) to be
submi ed to Bremer by August 31st (form available from me)
Southbank Ins tute of Technology (STEP Diploma program):
Diplomas in Beauty; Children’s Services; Events; Hospitality;
Nursing; Paramedical; Tourism; Jus ce Studies; Photoimaging.
Applications online
from Monday 27th
August.
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Brisbane North Ins tute of Technology:
Cer ficate III in Animal Studies (Grovely campus); Beauty
Services (Ithaca campus). Prospec ve applicants must first
lodge a NEW STUDENT - PERSONAL DETAILS form before
enrolment. (form available from me)
Metro South Ins tute
of Technology:
Certificate III in
Design Fundamentals;
Technical Production;
Media; Music; Events;
Tourism;Aged Care;
Children’s Services. Cer ficate II in Fashion Design. Prospec ve
applicants must firstly attend compulsory Information
evenings at MSIT (21/22/23 August) and then submit an
Expression of Interest Form (EOI form) available from me.
Please feel free to contact me here at the College on dalyk@
brigidine.qld.edu.au or by telephone on 3870 7225 if you have
any queries or require clarifica on.
Kym Daly
Senior School Coordinator
Debating and
Public Speaking News
QDU Finals
You are invited to the
2012 Dads and
Daughters’ Evening
on Friday 31 August
from 5:30 - 8:30pm
at Nudgee Junior College,
Twigg Street, Indooroopilly
with guest speaker
Nadine McDonald Dowd
Currently Program
Coordinator of the Kuril
Dhagun Indigenous
Knowledge Centre, State
Library of Queensland, Nadine
has a very ‘drama c’
background - literally. She
studied Performing Arts at
QUT and has spent many
years in the Performing Arts
scene here in Brisbane. She
can spin a good yarn and you
will find her thoroughly entertaining.
Look out for our RSVP flyer in next
week’s Brigidine News.
- ALSO Don’t miss out on your chance to own
a slice of history in our raffle to win a
fantas c, signed and beau fully framed
State of Origin jersey.
Year 12 students Chantal Angus, Marlena
Litchfield, Melita Brown (with Brigida
Corte-Real and Rosie Daly supporters)
will debate St Columban’s College (1) in
their first round of the finals at Brisbane
State High School at 7:00pm tonight. The
topic, “that we should end all subsidies
for the Arts”, should produce interes ng arguments on both
sides.
This team has done very well to reach the finals and has
shown considerable improvement throughout the season.
We wish them well and encourage other supporters to attend.
Gina Brosnan
QDU Deba ng Coordinator
Free Mathematics tutoring is
available for Years 8 to 10
Maths and Senior Maths A and
B. It will be conducted in the
Library every Tuesday
afternoon from 3:15 to 4:30pm
and will be run by
Miss Helen Paviotti.
For more information, please
contact Mr John Crawford or
Miss Helen Paviotti on
3870 7225.
Brigidine College
Recommended Maths Tutors
Jessica Manteit
0423 427 374
Jess.manteit@gmail.com
Laura Daly
0400 109 115 or 3374 2913
Laura_daly94@hotmail.com
All proceeds from the raffle will go to
Prostate Cancer Research.
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Science News
(MK2), Cassey Harding (MK3), Zara Heading (MK3), Ruby
Rowlands (MK5), Georgie Donaldson (DP5), Isabel Noller
(DP2)
Year 9: Ma lda-Rose Fullarton (CH4), Shaniya Fe neiai
(DM2), Emily Ruzic (DM4), Monique Herden (DE2), Kayla
Mackinnon (DE3), Isabelle Ryan (DE5), Caitlin Harzem (MK2),
Alexandria Williams (MK6), Millicent Beckinsale (DP1),
Eleanor McGregor (DP5), Rosina McGregor (DP6)
ICAS Test Results
All Year 8-10 Brigidine students par cipated in the 2012
Interna onal Compe ons and Assessments for Schools
(ICAS) Science Test. The ICAS Test is developed by a leading
interna onal educa onal assessment organisa on specialising in large-scale measurement and assessment programs in
Australia and 20 countries globally.
Our students have performed excep onally well this year
with 106 students receiving Credit Cer ficates, 26 receiving
a Dis nc on and 3 students who performed at an outstanding level to receive High Dis nc on Cer ficates.
The following students received Dis nc on Cer ficates:
Year 10: Olwen Paterson (CH5), Tess Bilkey (DM1), Rebekah
King (DE1), Nhung Dang (DP6), Han Tran (DP1)
The following Year 9 students are to be commended for receiving a HIgh Dis nc on Cer ficate:
Olivia Finn, Emily Wilkins (DE6), Samantha Craven (DP2).
Congratula ons to all students on their achievements in this
compe on.
Michelle Kath
Science Coordinator
Year 8: Charlo e Macknish (CH6), Laura Cross (DM2),
Gemma Ryan (DM6), Bridget Jones (DE2), Chris ne Eldridge
Track & Field Athle cs in the
Western Suburbs
September 2012 - March 2012
for ages 5-16
For more informa on on who, where and when
visit the following websites:
Centenary (compe on on Friday evenings)
www.clac.coolrunning.com.au
Kenmore (compe on on Saturday a ernoons)
www.kenmoreli leathle cs.org.au
Toowong Harriers (compe on alterna ng between
Saturday a ernoons and Friday evenings)
www.toowong.li leathle cs.org.au
For centres in other parts of Brisbane, call
Li le Athle cs on 3255 9436 or visit
www.qlaa.asn.au
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Languages Department News
Welcome
Tara Green with Valen n Chanois
We would like to welcome our Japanese assistant, Ai Yaguchi (Ai means “love” in Japanese). She is staying with us for four weeks
this term. Ai is helping Senior students
especially with their conversa on prac ce
and preparing resources for our lessons.
She is going to travel to
different ci es in Australia
a er she has finished working with us. Thank you for
your help, Ai san.
We would also like to welcome Yoshimi Miyajima, a
Year 9 student who is joining us un l 25 August. She came to Brigidine College last year
and loved it so decided to return this year. We hope Yoshimi
will have a great me again here at Brigidine.
Yoshiko Steven
Japanese Coordinator
Bienvenue Stéphanie!
Stéphanie Pi eloud arrived from Sion in
French-speaking Switzerland on Friday
and began her two month stay at Brigidine
College with a uniform fi ng! Schools in
Switzerland do not have uniforms so it is a
novelty for her to wear the
Brigidine uniform. Stéphanie is here on the annual
Queensland-Switzerland Exchange and is being hosted
by Nikita Aganoff ’s family
during her stay. Nikita will
spend eight weeks in Switzerland over the Christmas
break where she will a end school with Stéphanie.
for them was the Tuckshop! French schools have lunch at a
canteen. Besides shopping and more shopping, they enjoyed
the sightseeing in Brisbane and the Gold Coast. They visited
many tourist a rac ons
including Dreamworld,
GoMA, Alma Park Zoo
and Brisbane City. It
was a great experience
having the students stay
with us. It was beneficial
for our French and very
helpful for their English!
Overall, they had a fantas c me learning and
experiencing Australian
Emily Piat with Madison
culture and hospitality.
Mar nez-Oddou
It was very sad to see
them leave and they are
already missed by everyone! We are now coun ng the days
before we meet up again in Nouméa in September.
Au revoir Mario !
Saturday’s departure was not without a few tears as host
families said a sad farewell or ‘à bientôt’ (see you soon) to
their new ‘sons’, ‘daughters’, ‘sisters’ or ‘brothers’, as the
Mario students from New Caledonia had become a part of
the family during their short ten day stay.
The following report comes from Year 9 DM3 students Caitlin
Culverhouse-Steadman and Alexandra McLauchlan:
On 19 July our French Exchange students arrived from Collège Mario , Nouméa. We were very excited to finally meet
our new ‘Facebook’ friends. Although a li le anxious about
our communica on skills, we were very relieved to know that
they were all quite fluent in English. They spend one day with
us in class and were surprised to experience such a different
school system. Un l Celebra on Day, one of the highlights
A special thank you to our parents for accommoda ng our
visitors, the Mario teachers for hos ng a wonderful A ernoon Tea last Friday and Mlle Bull and Dr Reid for organising
their visit.
Catherine Bull
French Coordinator
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Track and Field
Sports News
The CSGSSA Carnival is fast approaching. There are 20 days un l our Track and Field teams head to the
Queensland Sport and Athle cs Centre (QSAC) to compete for the Beirne Cup. As we approach this carnival,
students are reminded of their commitment to training and a endance at lead up meets. Please see training
and events informa on below. Please email me on richardsonc@brigidine.qld.edu.au with any ques ons or
concerns.
Day
Details
Tuesday
Compulsory Team Training Session at UQ
Students will travel by bus to UQ and train under the guidance of UQ staff from 3:30-5:00pm every Tuesday
a ernoon. There will be specialist coaches for each of the disciplines.
Wednesday
Track and Field at Taringa Oval
All students are invited to a end sessions targeted at throws and track events from 7:00am
Thursday
Compulsory Team Training Session at UQ
Students will travel by bus to UQ and train under the guidance of UQ staff from 3:30-5:00pm every Thursday
a ernoon. There will be specialist coaches for each of the disciplines.
Friday
Team Core Strength Session and Team Breakfast at Brigidine College.
Each Friday morning, students will meet in the Kildare Hall from 7:00am for a team core strength session.
Following this Friday session, each member of the team who trains will join the team for breakfast of
croissants and poppers.
Important Dates
Date(s)
Details
Friday 3 August
Monday 13 August
UQ Lead Up Track and Field Meets
Team members are required to a end at least 3 lead up meets in prepara on for the CSGSSA Carnival.
Students will be bussed to UQ at 3:15pm and meets will conclude at approximately 6:00pm.
Friday 3 August and
Saturday 4 August
Track and Field Team Camp
Students will travel to the Gold Coast and stay overnight. Students will par cipate in training sessons and
team bonding ac vi es. Following the Friday night, UQ meet students will travel by bus to Runaway Bay
Sports Centre and stay overnight. On Saturday, they will train at the Athle cs Centre at Runaway Bay and
will return at approximately 5:00pm on Saturday 4th August.
Wednesday 15
August
Team Training and BBQ
On the RNA Show Day, students will be required to a end a compulsory team training session in prepara on
for the CSGSSA Carnival on Monday 20th August. This sesson will be held from 9:00am to midday (venue to
be confirmed) and will be followed by a team BBQ un l 12:30pm.
Monday 20 August
Interschool Track and Field Carnival at QEII
All team members who are selected as a member of the Brigidine College Track and Field team will
represent the College at QEII on this day. More details will be released closer to this date.
REFEREES AND UMPIRES NEEDED
We are urgently looking for TOUCH FOOTBALL AND BASKETBALL REFEREES for the BSGSA season. The dates are 5th, 12th and 19th
September, 10th, 17th, 24th and 31st October and 7th November. All games are played on a Wednesday a ernoon from 4:00 to 5:00pm.
The Basketball games are held here at the College and also at Bardon SS.
Touch Football games are held at a central venue. At this stage, one Division will definitely be at Shaw Park but I am unsure of the other
venues. Being able to get to the venues is essen al. The College pays $30 per game.
If you are able to help, please contact Kate Driscoll at the College on driscollk@brigidine.qld.edu.au
Sport on the College Website
All things relating to sport can now be accessed on the College website. This includes permission forms, draws and results. To
access this information, go to News, click on Sport, enter the username and password (the same as for accessing the newsletter). Go to “subject select” and the name of the sport you are looking for will drop down. Then click on the relevant heading.
Each week the draw and results of BSGSA competitions and other relevant information will be available on the website.
Kate Driscoll
Sports Aide
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Sports News (contd.)
BSGSA Round 7
Results from BSGSA Round 7 are below. We wish all teams compe ng in the finals today all the very best of luck.
SOCCER
Division
Open A
Winner
Loser
Brigidine
Player of the Match
Lourdes Hill College
Open C
BYE
Junior A
Draw with Mount St Michael’s College
Riley Watson (10 DP4)
Katherine Kerr (9 CH1), Suuki Ferguson (9 DM4)
Junior B
Brigidine
Our Lady’s College
Hanne Beirnaert (8 MK1)
Junior C
Mount St Michael’s College
Brigidine
Letecia Nayler (8 DM5)
NETBALL
Division
Winner
Loser
Player of the Match
Open A
Lourdes Hill College
Brigidine
Alexandra Creevey (10 DP6)
Open B
Brigidine
San Sisto College
Celeste Williams (12 DE4)
Open D
Mt Alvernia College drew with Brigidine
Sarah Braybrook (11 DE2)
Inter A
St Rita’s College
Brigidine
Amber Peucker (10 DE4)
Inter B2
Loreto College
Brigidine
Aimee Cope (10 DE2)
Inter C
St Rita’s College
Brigidine
Millicent Beckinsale (9 DP1)
Inter D
Loreto College
Brigidine
Alexandra Oancea (9 CH3)
Inter E
BYE
Junior B
Mt Alvernia College
Brigidine
Eloise Moore (8 DE6)
Junior D
Mt Alvernia College
Brigidine
Kayla Theisen (8 DM1)
HOCKEY
Division
Open
Winner
Brigidine
Loser
Loreto College
Player of the Match
Nothando Mafico (10 DM2)
Water Polo
Prepara ons are now under way for the 2012-2013 Water Polo season. We are seeking expressions of interest from past
students, parents and family members who may be interested in coaching or managing a team. Brigidine College is commi ed
to ensuring all coaches and managers receive coaching and officia ng qualifica ons and will provide financial assistance to
support this. If you are interested in taking up this opportunity, please email richardsonc@brigidine.qld.edu.au.
Congratula ons
Met West Cross Country
Year 8 student Mikaela Woodward (CH2, pictured right) came 27th in a me of 12:30 and Sophie
Coombs (DM4) came 34th in a me of 12:50. The girls raced with admirable determina on on
a course that was quite boggy from recent rains and heavy winds.
Li le Athle cs
Mikaela Woodward has been selected to a end a Li le Athle cs Camp being held at the
Australian Ins tute of Sports (AIS) in Canberra in October. She is one of only 16 athletes
selected from Queensland, predominantly for her Race Walking. She will get to dine with and be coached by some of
Australia’s top athletes.
Carly Richardson
Sports Coordinator
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YEAR 8 AND YEAR 10 SUBJECT EXPO AND INFORMATION EVENINGS
TUESDAY 14 AUGUST 2012
KILDARE HALL (MPC)
Year 8 Subject Selection Evening 5:45 for a 6:00pm start
The Year 10 Subject Selection Evening commences 7:00pm.
Please arrive by 6:30pm for EXPO from tertiary institutions
Jeans for Genes Day - Friday 3 August 2012
Lunchtime Fashion Show on the Convent Verandah
with prize for best jeans! Why not create your own?
Gold coin donation
Students must wear
College:
• hat (eg formal, sports)
• shirt (eg sports, choir)
• warm top (eg green
formal jumper, Senior
jersey, tracksuit top)
• Closed in shoes (eg
Converse, Vans or
joggers, etc.) not
ballet flats
Brigidine College Visitation Day
Please let any friends who may be interested
in Brigidine College
for their daughter’s
secondary education
know that our next
Visitation Days are
Monday 6th and
Tuesday 7th August
9:30-10:30am.
Phone 3870 7225 to
secure a place.
Students please
note:
No jeggings
No ripped jeans
No shorts
No skirts
FULL LENGTH
JEANS ONLY
Are you involved in
College Cocurricular
ac vi es or recently been
on Work Experience?
If you would like the
opportunity to see your
face in the 2012 College
Yearbook, please bring high
resolu on .jpg images on a
USB to Mrs Webb or
Mrs O’Hare in the
Delany Office.