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NEWSLETTER 261 - 283 Reedy Creek Road, Burleigh Waters Queensland 4220 Phone 07 5586 1000 Fax 07 5576 2511 Website www.marymount.qld.edu.au Email [email protected] D E U S M E U S E T O M N I A TERM 2 WEEK 06 Friday 26 May 2017 Senior Leaders Shine Last week Year 11 students stepped up with their aendance and support on Day 2 of the Year 7 Camp at Mapleton. It was a long day with an early departure from Burleigh Waters and a late return. Again this week, Year 11 Peer Support students, who work with Year 7 students, gave the Senior Leaders great support on Thursday evening with a very successful Social for Year Seven, Eight and Nine Students. Well done Seniors. Mary, Help of Chrisans College Mass Father Stanley Orji spoke of how blest we are to live in this great country. We are able to feel safe and be safe where others are not so fortunate We are able to come to a good school and enjoy many opportunies. Fr Stanley said that we have a responsibility to make sure we are on the same side as Mary by acng so that the world is safe for others. Here at Marymount, we should be gentle, understanding, caring, forgiving. That is how we make Marymount safe, how we make Australia safe, and ulmately how we make the world safe. Mary is our help, by her example, and we can ask for her help to keep ourselves on the right path. This is how we show our appreciaon for what we have in this great country. Deus Meus Et Omnia Our great appreciaon to Mr Peter Shaw for his commitment to our Franciscan heritage, quiet and profound faith, and love of music. The Choir, joined by members of the 1 st XIII rugby League Team, Ms Jodie Young and Mr Paul Faughey led the College in singing the College Hymn, Deus Meus Et Omnia, for the first me. It was the closing hymn at the College mass. Mr Shaw has quietly worked on the music and lyrics for some me. He introduced staff to the hymn in December last year. Subsequently the students have pracsed the hymn in year level groups. The footballers’ baritone contribuon added to the ‘launch’ on Wednesday. The hymn was well received by staff, students and Fr Stanley. Itwas a wonderful close to our College mass for 2017. Sorry Day & Naonal Reconciliaon Week Today is Sorry Day. Next week is Naonal Reconciliaon Week. We have these occasions because as we sll have debate about where indigenous Australians fit in Australia today. The recent debate whether we should rejoice because we are ‘young and free’ or ‘rejoice in peace and harmony’ is a powerful and mely reminder. My first reacon was ‘that’s ridiculous’. However… Australia is not young. The name Australia is young. The connent known as Australia used to be called Gondwanaland. 230 years ago it was Terra Nullius to the Brish. It’s an ancient land. In Australia we have people whose heritage in Australia goes back at least 32,000 years. (I think, in recent years, it’s accepted that it’s more than 40,000 years). We have much to rejoice about: the young amongst us, their youth; the well-off, their freedom; all of us, that we have this ancient CALENDAR DATES Monday 29 May 8:50am-12:30pm Year 12 GriffBus Day 1:00pm-8:00pm Enrolment Interviews Year 7 2018/2019 MFest (29 May - 2 June) Wednesday 31 May Year 11 & 12 In class exams week 4:00pm Titan’s Cup Rugby League 4:00pm Senior Debang Thursday 1 June AGCC Sport Trials #2 8:45am-12:35 Year 11 Pastoral Day 9:30am-10:15am Year 12 QCS SR Feedback 12:30pm-2:30pm Year 12 WT Informaon Friday 2 June Rosies Have a Heart Day (Free Dress) BPAC Dance Compeon Monday 5 June 6:30pm Year 8 Night of Living History Wednesday 7 June 4:00pm Titans Cup Rugby League Thursday 8 June AGCC Sports Trial #3 Year 10 CT Excursion Big Day @UQ Friday 9 June Year 10 STAC Cup Monday 12 June Year 10 Work Experience Week Cert II in Business Work Experience Week Tuesday 13 June 6:00pm P&F Meeng Wednesday 14 June Year 9 Reflecon Day - Bond Uni 4:00pm Titan’s Cup Rugby League 4:00pm Debang Catch Up Year 11 & 12 Exams Thursday 15 June AGCC Sports Trials #4 7:00pm Coomera Bale of the Year 11 Peer Mentors joined Year 7 students during their camp last week

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NEWSLETTER

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DEUS MEUS ET OMNIA TERM 2 WEEK 06Friday 26 May 2017

Senior Leaders Shine

Last week Year 11 students stepped up with their attendance and support on Day 2 of the Year 7 Camp at Mapleton. It was a long day with an early departure from Burleigh Waters and a late return. Again this week, Year 11 Peer Support students, who work with Year 7 students, gave the Senior Leaders great support on Thursday evening with a very successful Social for Year Seven, Eight and Nine Students. Well done Seniors.

Mary, Help of Christians College Mass

Father Stanley Orji spoke of how blest we are to live in this great country. We are able to feel safe and be safe where others are not so fortunate We are able to come to a good school and enjoy many opportunities. Fr Stanley said that we have a responsibility to make sure we are on the same side as Mary by acting so that the world is safe for others. Here at Marymount, we should be gentle, understanding, caring, forgiving. That is how we make Marymount safe, how we make Australia safe, and ultimately how we make the world safe. Mary is our help, by her example, and we can ask for her help to keep ourselves on the right path. This is how we show our appreciation for what we have in this great country.

Deus Meus Et Omnia

Our great appreciation to Mr Peter Shaw for his commitment to our Franciscan heritage, quiet and profound faith, and love of music. The Choir, joined by members of the 1st XIII rugby League

Team, Ms Jodie Young and Mr Paul Faughey led the College in singing the College Hymn, Deus Meus Et Omnia, for the first time. It was the closing hymn at the College mass. Mr Shaw has quietly worked on the music and lyrics for some time. He introduced staff to the hymn in December last year. Subsequently the students have practised the hymn in year level groups. The footballers’ baritone contribution added to the ‘launch’ on Wednesday. The hymn was well received by staff, students and Fr Stanley. Itwas a wonderful close to our College mass for 2017.

Sorry Day & National Reconciliation Week

Today is Sorry Day. Next week is National Reconciliation Week. We have these occasions because as we still have debate about where indigenous Australians fit in Australia today. The recent debate whether we should rejoice because we are ‘young and free’ or ‘rejoice in peace and harmony’ is a powerful and timely reminder. My first reaction was ‘that’s ridiculous’. However…

Australia is not young. The name Australia is young. The continent known as Australia used to be called Gondwanaland. 230 years ago it was Terra Nullius to the British. It’s an ancient land. In Australia we have people whose heritage in Australia goes back at least 32,000 years. (I think, in recent years, it’s accepted that it’s more than 40,000 years).

We have much to rejoice about: the young amongst us, their youth; the well-off, their freedom; all of us, that we have this ancient

CALENDAR DATESMonday 29 May

8:50am-12:30pm Year 12 GriffBus Day

1:00pm-8:00pm Enrolment Interviews Year 7 2018/2019

MFest (29 May - 2 June)

Wednesday 31 May

Year 11 & 12 In class exams week

4:00pm Titan’s Cup Rugby League

4:00pm Senior Debating

Thursday 1 June

AGCC Sport Trials #2

8:45am-12:35 Year 11 Pastoral Day

9:30am-10:15am Year 12 QCS SR Feedback

12:30pm-2:30pm Year 12 WT Information

Friday 2 June

Rosies Have a Heart Day (Free Dress)

BPAC Dance Competition

Monday 5 June

6:30pm Year 8 Night of Living History

Wednesday 7 June

4:00pm Titans Cup Rugby League

Thursday 8 June

AGCC Sports Trial #3

Year 10 CT Excursion Big Day @UQ

Friday 9 June

Year 10 STAC Cup

Monday 12 June

Year 10 Work Experience Week

Cert II in Business Work Experience Week

Tuesday 13 June

6:00pm P&F Meeting

Wednesday 14 June

Year 9 Reflection Day - Bond Uni

4:00pm Titan’s Cup Rugby League

4:00pm Debating Catch Up

Year 11 & 12 Exams

Thursday 15 June

AGCC Sports Trials #4

7:00pm Coomera Battle of the

Year 11 Peer Mentors joined Year 7 students during their camp last week

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NewsletterArchive

Contents

Curriculum News 3

StFrancis Prayer 4

Religious Life of College 4

Ignite Launch 5

Rosies Outreach 5

Year Seven Camp 6

National Sorry Day 8

Night of LIving HIstory 9

Legal Studies News 10

Biology News 11

Science News 12

STEM Cup Update 13

Marine Science 14

Physics News 14

Host Families Required 15

Business News 15

Student Achievement 16

Sports Report 16

Cross Country Report 20

Netball Report 21

Rugby League Report 22

Newsletter Supporters 23

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continent and the story that goes with it, as our own. Some of us rejoice because of our long heritage as indigenous Australians, others, our heritage as sons and daughters of convicts or their wardens; some as descendants of the first ‘free’ settlers. There are others, who are 1st, 2nd, 5th and 6th generation sons and daughters of immigrants, or of refugees. That’s our story. It includes indigenous Australians and the journey to reconciliation and closing the gap continues.

Dolores Maitland APRE Appraisal

In the coming week selected parents will receive a link to an appraisal survey for Mrs Maitland.This is part of formal review processes for senior administration staff. If you receive the survey please respond by 12 June . Thank you in anticipation.

Chris NoonanPrincipal

Fr Stanley said “Here at Marymount, he said, we should be gentle, understanding, caring, forgiving.”

College Hymn

Deus Meus et OmniaFranciscans to the CallDeus Meus et Omnia“My God and my All”

Take pride in the name of MarymountArrive to her welcoming gaze

Strive to make each moment countLove of learning every day-y-y-y-y

To be loved as to loveTo understand

To give as to receiveTo pardon and be pardoned back

Each an instrument of peace-e-e-e

Deus Meus et OmniaFranciscans to the CallDeus Meus et Omnia“My God and my All”

In this quiet place of birds and treesWays of Mary we impart

We walk in the ‘steps of the Kombumerri’Following Jesus’ path-h-h-h

To be loved as to loveTo understand

To give as to receiveTo pardon and be pardoned back

Each an instrument of peace-e-e-e

Deus Meus et OmniaFranciscans to the CallDeus Meus et Omnia“My God and my All”

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curriculum NeWS

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Calendar Dates

As we approach the end of the Semester, I encourage you to take note of the important calendar events. These include:• In Class exams - Week 8, commencing Monday

8 June (for smaller, single class groups.)• Exam block - Weeks 9 & 10, commencing

Tuesday 13 June for larger subject cohorts;Exam block privileges apply; but as always, these can and will be revoked, if students have outstanding assessment task or other serious breaches.

QCS Preparation

The QCS program for Year 12 continues, and practice exams, with compulsory attendance, will be included in the Exam block.

Year 11 English Trial Exam

Year 11 English students are involved in a trial assessment task for the new external exam system to be commenced in 2018. This will take place on 30 May.

Reporting

Semester reports will be uploaded to the Parent Portal at the end of Week 10.

Year 10 Set Plans

We will shortly issue for Year 10 students and their families a statement pertaining to the prerequisite requirements for selecting Senior subjects for 2018. These students are currently working through their SET Plan process, of which subject selection is an important part. Particularly for the Academic Pathway choice, where students firmly believe they have an achievable goal of an OP 1 - 15, it is vital that they meet the required standards of grades in Semester I and Semester II of Year 10.

On a personal note can I thank the entire school community who have so warmly embraced the College Hymn, which was such a feature at the Feast Day Mass this week. It has been indeed a humbling experience to witness one’s own personal creation come to life in such a manner. It is quite an honour to think this composition may well now become part of the fabric that is Marymount College for many years to come.

Peter ShawAssistant Principal Senior Curriculum

SENiOR CuRRiCuLuM

Our school will be participating in the OECD Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) Field Trial, which is taking place in Australia between 22 May and 16 June 2017.

A random sample of students aged around 15-years-old will be selected to represent Australia, to help understand what our what students know and what can they do?

PISA is one of the assessments that forms part of the National Assessment Program in Australia, which is the measure through which governments, education authorities and schools can determine whether or not young Australians are meeting important educational outcomes. All Australian Education Ministers have agreed to Australian schools’ participation in PISA, which is reflected in the Australian Education Act 2013.

International assessments provide a wide range of valuable information for education policy and review in Australia and overseas and also enable Australia to consider the performance of our education system compared with others.

PISA 2018 is the seventh PISA assessment that has been conducted since 2000 and involves more

than 80 participating countries. The Field Trial for PISA 2018 will be conducted in 2017 and the Main Survey will be conducted in 2018.

What will PISA mean for our school?

Up to 79 students have been randomly selected from our school to participate in PISA. They will complete a two-hour computer-based assessment consisting of reading, mathematics, science and financial literacy questions. These students will also complete a questionnaire that includes questions about their home background and attitudes to learning.

Every participating school and student has an important role in showing the rest of the world what Australia can do.

ACER will provide your school and participating students with a certificate, recognising their contribution. Each student will also receive a small gift in appreciation of their participation.

Peter ShawAssistant Principal Senior Curriculum

Katrina NicholsonAssistant Principal Junior Curriculum (acting)

PiSA iS COMiNg TO OuR SChOOL!

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College Mass

The annual College Mass on the feast of Mary Help of Christians was the highlight of the past week. For Fr Stanley who presided it was another new experience speaking to a gathering of twelve hundred high school students!

Our theme was thanksgiving for the blessings, gifts and opportunities which we have received from God through our families, friends, teachers and being a student at Marymount College and as people living in the beautiful and generous country which Australia is. We also gave thanks for the life of our recently deceased teacher and colleague, John Boyes, who was a part of Marymount College for twenty-eight years. The new College hymn, composed and created by Assistant Principal Curriculum, Peter Shaw was the recessional hymn for the Mass and the singing almost lifted the rafters as the 1st XIII football team swelled the choir to give this great song a memorable premiere.

The musicians and choir had rehearsed hard to bring a palpable joy to the singing throughout Mass and Ms Jodie Young’s Ave Maria, as always, stunned us with its incredible beauty.

We were also delighted to receive a message from Bishop-Elect Howell assuring us that he would be thinking and pray with us as we celebrated our Mass. We remember Bishop-Elect Howell in our prayers in these days as he prepares for his Episcopal Ordination in June.

Thanks to the many students and staff who helped prepare the Mass or who were involved during the celebration and especially to Fr Stanley for presiding.

National Sorry Day

Today, 26 May is Sorry Day which is the beginning of Reconciliation Week and marks the date in 1998 when the Bringing Them Home report was tabled in parliament in Canberra. The report was the result of an inquiry by the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission into the removal of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children from their families. Reconciliation week celebrates and builds on the respectful relationships shared by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and other Australians.

The dates that bookend the week are significant milestones in the reconciliation journey.

Parish Administrator

Last weekend the appointment of Fr Stanley Orji as Parish Administrator until the arrival of Fr Morgan Batts Parish Priest later in the year was announced.

Don’t forget to sponsor Fr Stanley for the upcoming St Vincent de Paul Sleepout for the Homeless. https://www.ceosleepout.org.au/donate/online-donation/?ceo=stanley-orji

Dolores MaitlandAPRE

religiouS life of the college

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PARISH MASS TIMES

Lord, make me an instrument of Your peace.

Where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is injury, pardon;

where there is doubt, faith;

where there is despair, hope;

where there is darkness, light;

where there is sadness, joy.

O, Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console; to be understood as to understand; to be loved as to love; For it is in giving that we receive; it is in pardoning that we are pardoned; it is in dying that we are born again to eternal life.

ST FRANCiS PEACE PRAYER

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religiouS life of the college

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igNiTE LAuNCh

Ignite Launch was an amazing experience that I know has sparked a passion inside everyone who attended.

On Saturday 20 May, many students from Marymount and young teenagers from all over Gold Coast, Brisbane and surrounding areas went to Movie World for the 2017 Ignite Launch and spend a fun day with like minded people.

We all made new friends, met up with old ones from other events and had an amazing day riding all of the rides. When the park closed however we

all got to stay and head to the Scooby Doo roller coaster building to have a dance party, listen to amazing speakers and to pray together. Overall Ignite Launch was an amazing experience that I know has sparked a passion inside everyone who attended.

Lauren FitzpatrickYear 11 insider

Winston Churchill once said, "We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give."

At Marymount we are extremely fortunate to have the opportunity to volunteer with Rosies. Rosies is a volunteer organisation that reaches out to those most in need, people who are alone, marginalised, and socially isolated within our communities. I believe that as ‘friends on the street’ are the ones who are truly rewarded. Every moment with Rosies is worthwhile.

Robyn, our leader for the night commented on the experience saying, “They love talking to everyone and are so friendly. We seem to confuse them with the stereotype, when in fact they are just like us, except they have just been down on their luck”. I wish to galvanise as many Year 11 and 12 students to give back to such a deserving community.

Peyton HutchinsYear 12 insider

ROSiES OuTREACh

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Year SeveN camp

“Find your hidden self.” - Samantha Marchmont

“Someone once told me to try to achieve my goals, and that’s what I exactly did.” - Noah Chesters

“The best thing about camp was the flying fox and the giant swing, the giant swing was a little bit scary but at the end it was so worth going to the top same as the flying fox.” - Robert Heaton

“Find your hidden self.” - Samantha Marchmont

“I enjoyed doing orienteering because my group finished early and got to explore the camp.” - Tai Hayes

“The flying fox was fun and scary but I faced my fear because people believed that I could do it.” – Lucy Nesbitt

“What a great chance to spend time with our friends and to meet new people, and that we had a good time spending time with the friends in our cabin.” - Abbey Galvin

“Giant swing was my favourite, it was really fun.”- Harry Chapman

“I loved Camp! Activities such as abseiling, flying fox and giant swing allowed me to conquer my fear of heights.” - Kyan Jackson

“Camp was super fun, I went out of my comfort zone and had a good time.” – Lulu Frankel

“I loved all of the activities, and they were challenging, but most of all I loved meeting new friends!” - Sienna O’Connor

“I enjoyed the giant swing and the food the most, and I got to know some people in my cabin who I knew before, but never really talked to.” - Chloe Carolan

“It was challenging and enjoyable at the same time!” - Jack Martain

Over camp I conquered my fears by going on the g-swing, flying fox and ab sailing and I had the best time. – Isabella Cross

“The thrill of free falling off the flying fox at camp got me over my fear of heights, I love it!” Sadie Gamble

To all those people that said I couldn’t do it, well guess what! I did – Natasha Hansen

The giant swing was so scary and so was the flying fox because they were both soo high – Brian Tsang

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“I loved being able to complete the activities as a team. “ - Mia Townsend

“OMG, best camp ever, I loved the giant swing because you get pulled up 15 meters and then you just drop and swing up really high. All the activities were fun and the meals were great. I met so many new friends on the way.” - Keely Harris

“I loved camp it was a great experience for me to overcome my fear of heights and to make new friends with the people in my cabin. I also had never done abseiling before so that was a big thing for me.” - Isabella Dunn

“At camp I had an amazing time doing things that were so fun and sometimes, I was going past my boundaries doing things I never thought I would do and I actually enjoyed them.” - Linda Restaino

“In all the activities we did I liked the ones that involved heights because they were scary but very challenging and fun. Camp was awesome and I can’t imagine doing anything more fun.”- Caitlin Marshall

There were things that challenged me to conquer my fears and give me an understanding about who I am. – Charlie Gamble

“I had some of the best moments of my life at the camp because they challenged me to push myself past my limit.” -Mason Young

Fun with friends and class, a good time for bonding.- Tristan Robinson-Goullet

“Never doubt yourself for you may never experience the most important things in life, like the thrill of felling the rush of happiness after experiencing the giant swing!” - Tahlia Gee

“I LOVED CAMP! It was the best experience of my life and got to do things that I had done before and things that I’ve never done in my entire lifetime, but I conquered a lot of my fear the main one was fear of heights." – Grace Ivens

“In all the activities we did I liked the ones that involved heights because they were scary but very challenging and fun. Camp was awesome and I can’t imagine doing anything more fun.”- Caitlin Marshall

Life begins at the end of your comfort zone – Kiera Café

“In all the activities we did I liked the ones that involved heights because they were scary but very challenging and fun. Camp was awesome and I can’t imagine doing anything more fun.”- Caitlin Marshall

Camp was the best and they had great food and activities.- Zara Nunan.

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NATiONAL SORRY DAY

The College Mob have enjoyed learning some traditional painting techniques which will be on display for Reconciliation Week.

Today (Friday 26 May) marks National Sorry Day, which was first commemorated in 1998, one year after the tabling of the Bringing Them Home Report. This report contained the results of the inquiry by the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission into the removal of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children from their families.

This was a landmark moment for Australia, as it was the first time that the Australian government had publicly and officially acknowledged the damage that the policy of removing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children from their families had caused, both at an individual level and for the broader community.

It still took another 11 years after this report’s publication for the Australian Government to offer an official apology to the families devastated by these events, but this became an important first step in the process of reconciliation, a process that is still ongoing.

It is important for Australians to continue commemorating days like National Sorry Day, as it is an opportunity for us to remind and raise awareness among politicians, policy makers, and the wider public about the significance of the forcible removal policies and the impact that they have had, not just on the children that were taken, but also on their families and communities.

The impact of removal and assimilation policies on the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community was multigenerational and profoundly traumatic. By commemorating National Sorry Day each year, we help contribute to a broader

ongoing effort toward healing and social and emotional wellbeing for individuals, families and communities across Australia.

Sunday marks the beginning of National Reconciliation Week 27 May through to the 3 June. The theme for Reconciliation Week this year is ‘Let’s Take the Next Steps.’ For the past few weeks members of the College Mob have enjoyed learning some traditional painting techniques which will be on display for Reconciliation Week. Keep your eyes open around the College to view their painting, learn some local Yugambeh language and think about how you can assist in the process of reconciliation.

Lauren Mitchell Mentor Teacher for Indigenous Students

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Year 8 Night of liviNg hiStorY update

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Week 7 Student to-do list• Finalise 6 questions for the NOLH.

• Select costume items

• Select decorations and ‘artifacts’ to put on board and on table, including two cloths – one to cover the board, one for the table.

• Decide on and organize some cheap giveaways, relevant to the historical person

• Remember – the idea is to be creative, not to spend money.

• Find some dress-making pins with coloured heads for the display board.

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

The Night of Living History is one of the major events on the Year 8 Marymount calendar and it is approaching fast. The NOLH will be on Monday 5 June.

Students will set up their display board and table in a specified lesson during the day, as follows:

8HUM1 Period 28HUM2 Period 68HUM3 Period 28HUM4 Period 68HUM5 Period 48HUM6 Period 38HUM7 Period 48HUM8 Period 1

On the night, students should assemble in the theatrette at 6:45pm for a 7:00pm start. The doors to the Doyle Centre will open promptly at 7:00pm.

Next week, your Year 8 son or daughter should be spending Humanities homework time finalizing their preparations for the Night of Living History. A check-list has been provided above to guide student progress.

Looking forward to seeing you on the night.

Kind regards,

Cheryl FraserHead of Humanities Department

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legal StudieS NeWS

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YEAR 11 LEgAL STuDiES ExCuRSiON

As a student who wants to pursue a career in law after school, I found the experience to be extremely useful in confirming this pathway.

On Tuesday 11 May, the Year 11 Legal Studies students went on an excursion to the Southport District and Magistrates Court. The purpose of the visit was not only to watch court hearings, but was to give students an insight into how courts operate and immerse students in the topic we are being assessed on this term – Criminal Law.

During the four hours we were there, students had to travel in groups of three or four while being mindful of the signage on the doors indicating if a case was ‘open’ or ‘closed’ – if a case was closed we were not permitted to enter the courtroom as the nature of these cases are extremely serious. There were a variety of cases to observe, and the excursion gave an insight into the procedures and processes followed in the court system.

On behalf of the Year 11 Legal Studies class, I would like to thank Mrs Fraser, Ms Kennedy and Mrs Leighton for organising and accompanying us on our excursion to the Southport Courthouse.

Isabella MoreyYear 11 Legal Studies student

The Bond High School Mooting Competition was held on 12 May at Bond University and it was something that Zai Harris, Jack Mallory and I were extremely excited to enter into.

There were a variety of reasons we were keen to participate, including furthering our education, enhancing our public speaking skills and, in my case, to satisfy my curiosity about what happens in a court room and the preparation that comes prior to that. We all received so much more from the event than any of us could have expected.

This opportunity was a thrilling milestone in my Year 12 career, in that I realised how close I am to finishing high school and moving into uncharted territory. It was great to see the Bond University campus and what it had to offer in the Law Department. As a student who wants to pursue a career in law after school, I found the experience to be extremely useful in confirming this pathway.

The case we were to argue was based around Contributory Negligence, especially in correlation to the Civil Liabilities Act. The team was comprised of three main roles: I was the Senior Counsel, Zai was Junior Counsel and Jack was Senior Solicitor. Being senior counsel meant that I would be speaking first on behalf of our client on the first ground of appeal. Zai spoke next on the second ground of appeal, and Jack’s role as solicitor was to help the counsellors with information they don’t have or cannot recall both during the day and in the preparation stages. Zai and I each spoke for 10 minutes and Jack was an immense help during this time providing us with information that the judge wanted to know. I know that I was very nervous to go in but I came out smiling and ecstatic.

In the weeks leading up to the event, the team really worked hard and came together to do the absolute best job that we possibly could. I would have to say that preparing for the Bond Mooting Competition required teamwork and determination, which brought us closer as friends. We all learnt so much from this competition. I would like to take this opportunity to thank our team coach Mrs Cheryl Fraser, and Ms Paula Kennedy who kindly supervised and guided us on the day. The competition was worth all the hard work and I recommend it to any student considering studying law at university.

Tomi Csiki-BegeYear 12 Legal Studies student and Bond University High School Mooter

“This experience was really helpful in my understanding of criminal law; it’s really helped me wrap my mind around the topic.” – Year Eleven Student,

Sophie Bourke.

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BiologY NeWS

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YEAR 12 BiOLOgY FiELD WORK ON NORTh STRADBROKE iSLAND

As always, the opportunity to get into nature and study it first hand was a worthwhile and rewarding venture.

The beginning of Week 5 saw our Year 12 Biology students head over to North Stradbroke island to stay at the university of Queensland Moreton Bay Research Station for three days of fieldwork. During their trip the students investigated the wide variety of ecosystems present on the island.

From Brown Lake to the rocky shore, 18-Mile Swamp and the sand dunes on front beach, our students worked down transect lines, examined quadrats, measured profiles and conducted water testing. In addition to these tasks which were conducted in the field, our students collected water samples using phytoplankton nets to take back to the Research Station and use the microscopes in the labs to find and identify a wide range of microorganisms. This biotic data is then used in conjunction with sensitivity rankings to produce a numerical analysis that allows them to assess the overall health of the environments. These observations are fascinating and saw our students working in the labs until late in the night. The opportunity to work in world class facilities is a wonderful experience for our students and we thank the University of Queensland for their hospitality.

On the last day of our trip our students visited the local museum where the curator gave a brief history of the island. We were also able to hear from a member of the sand mining company regarding the rehabilitation practices they have in place to minimise the damage that mining causes to these unique ecosystems. Our students have been encouraged to examine these practices and determine if they feel enough has been done to protect such important habitats.

As always, the opportunity to get into nature and study it first hand was a worthwhile and rewarding venture. Our great thanks go to Mr Chris Murphy, Head of Science, and to Ms Cara Callum and Mrs Tonia Garner for their organisation and expertise. Thanks also goes to practicing teachers Miss Jessica Berryman and Mr Jim Dick, who were able to accompany the students and provide first-hand accounts of the fieldwork they have completed in their careers pre-education. With such a wealth of knowledge at their disposal, our Biology students were able to enhance their understanding of the delicate nature of ecosystems and factors that affect them.

Matt CarrollBiology Teacher

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YEAR 7 SCiENCE viSiT CALvES

On Monday, Mrs Dornan’s 7.1 science class went to see the three new calves.

Mr Larkin told us that the calves still needed milk. A group of Year 12 and Year 7 students Prepared the milk. While they were doing that the rest of the class went to see the calves. Three students put a harness onto each of the calves to walk them up to the grass area outside J and K block. Another person encouraged the calf to move in a forward direction. A third person held a bottle of milk in front of them. Finally, they made it to the grassed area where we had the opportunity to feed the calves milk. The calves then were wanting milk and some students had to stick their fingers in the calves mouth to calm them down. This is because just like babies they like to suck.

The calves will be staying at Marymount for the next three weeks. All of the 7.1 Science said their goodbyes to the calves and had a quick pat. We then washed our hands, this is very important because we had been touching animals. I really loved feeding the calves and putting my fingers in their mouths. it is a funny feeling, you can feel the rough tongue and the ridges at the top of their mouth.

Taylor Robinson 7.1 Science

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Stem cup update

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STEM CuP 2017The STEM Cup Challenge is on again. As part of Griffith University’s Science On The Go program, STEM Cup is an after-school competition.

Over the course of 6 weeks more than 250 students battle weekly in a range of Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths challenges. Working in teams of three, students use their skills and knowledge to solve a range of innovative activities including Forensic Science, Coding and Engineering. Reigning Gold Coast champions, Marymount Molecules, have been joined by three other Marymount teams: MC Cubed, Marymount Potatoes and Einstein’s Angels.

Marymount STEM Cup Teams Team Members

Marymount Molecules Ty Brennan, Jared Crowley and Mia Forbes

MC Cubed Tahlia Bellman, Taylor Bruce and Lucian Grioli

Marymount Potatoes Sebastian Pennisi, Makishi Tanaka and Braedan Torrisi

Einstein’s Angels Robert Heaton, Shae McGregor and Sienna O’Connor

Competition has been fierce and all teams have been giving their best. I would like to thank the Year 8 students that stepped in last week to replace Year 7 students whilst they were on camp: Bailey Allred, Will Ross, Laura Myers, Erin Myers, Bailey Sewell and Alfie Remington.

Yvonne CrowleyMarine Science Teacher

MC CubedMarymount Potatoes

Marymount MoleculesEinstein’s Angels

Ty Brennan and Jared Crowley testing their helicopter blade design

Tahlia Bellman and Taylor Bruce

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phYSicS NeWS

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YEAR 11 PhYSiCS ExCuRSiON TO DREAMWORLD

It was an intense day of running about and attempting to compensate between enjoying as many rides as possible and measuring numerous angles, acceleration and time.

Last week, the Year 11 Physics students attended Dreamworld, providing them with opportunity to investigate the thrill of amusement park rides. The excursion was extremely fun and encouraged students to consider a vastly different perspective to the recreational mindset usually present, questioning why people enjoy such thrilling and exhilarating experiences.

It was an intense day of running about and attempting to compensate between enjoying as many rides as possible and measuring numerous angles, acceleration and time. Despite the constant fear students endured regarding potentially losing their phones while on the rides, – waiting at the top of the Giant Drop was a particularly distressing period – it was definitely worthwhile in forming a better understanding of their motion.

One involved student expressed, “The physics excursion to Dreamworld was great fun. It was a rare opportunity to be able to do work out in the field and actually see the work we’re studying in class be put into action in the real world... It was a joy to perform experiments and collect actual physical data and to have some fun at school.”

Not only was this an integral event for the year 11’s assessment, it also assisted in forming many bonds and strengthening friendships. Throughout the day, students were incessantly challenging each other to endure the scariest rides, competing on the Tailspin for ultimate spinning champion and encouraging their friends to face their fears.

Although at the conclusion of the excursion these 23 students nearly refused to leave, the

opportunity to attend Dreamworld was most valuable and unforgettable. The class is extremely grateful to Mr Spilsted and Miss Ballister’s contribution to the event and hope that future classes will enjoy this day just as much.

Matilda TeitzelYear 11 Insider and Physics Student

mariNe ScieNce12 MARiNE SCiENCE MANgROvE STuDiES

The Year 12 Marine Science class are currently undertaking studies within the local Mangrove area as part of their current Marine Biology unit. They are completing Extended Marine Investigations researching various aspects of the Mangrove ecosystems. Students have used skills developed over the course to design their own research question and methodology.

Yvonne CrowleyMarine Science Teacher

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BuSiNeSS NeWS

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YEAR 12 BuSiNESS MANAgEMENT ExCuRSiON

The Year 12 Business Management students immersed themselves into the micro-brewery operations behind Stone and Wood.

“Handcrafted beer, the way it should be!”. Born and raised in Byron Bay, Stone and Wood takes a unique approach to brewing handcrafted beer in the Northern Rivers of NSW.

In 2008, three beer aficionados; Brad, Jamie and Ross decided to “quit working for the man” and go back to the basics. The Year 12 Business Management students immersed themselves into the micro-brewery operations behind Stone and Wood. We were able to experience and understand; the companies packaging process, how they fermented their beer, and the time and labour it takes for the beer to be created, to then being distributed to their consumers.

The day was intended to assist all business management students with their upcoming ‘Micro-management Assignment’. We are to write a report, evaluating and addressing the following issues of a brewery, to then implement recommendations that would be most effective in overall improving the productivity and profitability.

Overall, the excursion was extremely effective in giving us an educational insight the operations of a micro-brewery.

Peyton HutchinsYear 12 Reporter

host Families required for students of Yuhigaoka Gakuen High School from Osaka, Japan attending Marymount College 6 August – 19 August 2017

Families are asked to provide all meals and a friendly home for their student. If you are hosting another Japanese student during Yuhigaoka High School’s stay, please refrain from becoming a host family for Yuhigaoka High School students.

They will travel to and from school each day the same way as arranged for your own children (please provide transportation fee)

Payment of $400 to host families will be paid to assist with some of the expenses involved.

Yes, I would like to host a Japanese student, but…

Will the student speak any English?

Yes. However, as their English skills may be limited, we would ask that you speak clearly and slowly (but not in a patronising way) when communicating with them.

Do we need Blue Cards?

Yes. If your family hosts an overseas student for 10 or more days, it is necessary for all family members over the age of 18 to have a current Blue Card. Please contact the school office to obtain blue card application form.

If you would like to host a Japanese student this year, please complete an application form and email to Kanae Aki [email protected]

Please contact Yoko if you need information about this program.

Yoko Sugimoto (ISS – Study Tour Organiser) 3870-9114 / [email protected]

Kanae AkiHead of Languages

hOST FAMiLiES REQuiRED

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SportS report

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AGCC Interschool Sport Premiers

Congratulations to the following 28 teams and their coaches for winning their Semester 1 AGCC Interschool Sport Premiership last Thursday.

Semester 2 AGCC Interschool Trials

Semester 2 AGCC Interschool Sport trials commence next Thursday afternoon, 1 June, during Periods 5 & 6. Students who have chosen soccer, tennis and touch football will be travelling off-campus for their trials. The rest of the trials will take place here at Marymount. Round 1 of AGCC Interschool Sport Competition commences in Week 1 of Term 3.

Semester 2 AGCC Interschool Trials (continued)

Students who have chosen tennis as their interschool sport will require their own tennis racket; while students participating in soccer and futsal are required to bring their own shin pads, and purchase a pair of the college football socks. Boys playing rugby league will also need to purchase a pair of the College football socks and provide their own mouth guard.

STuDENT AChiEvEMENT

Congratulations to Year 12 student Morgan Mathison for her recent selection in the Queensland hockey team to compete at the Australian U21 Hockey Championships in Wollongong from 6 – 14 July. Morgan has not long returned from representing Queensland at the Australian U18 Hockey Championships in Hobart, where she was named ‘Player of the Championships’ – an awesome achievement! Morgan’s devotion and commitment to both her sport and to her senior studies is to be admired. She travels to Brisbane to train and play for her East Brisbane hockey team three to four times a week and is completing her final year of schooling; a demanding task on its own. You are a wonderful role model to all Marymount students Morgan. We wish you all the very best in Wollongong.

Year 11/12B Girls Oztag Coach: Mrs Cathy Cooper FRONT ROW: Natalie Jones, Alexandra Brosnan, Paris Halford, Olivia Ford, MIDDLE ROW: Sarah Todarello, Madeline Hodson, Elly Ricketts, BACK ROW: Heidi Haley, Aliah Whitesides, Erynne Abbott, Erynne Abbott

Year 11/12A Girls Oztag Sky Coach: Mr Matt Geyer FRONT ROW: Feviana Pereira da Costa, Sheridan Power, Tia Gustad, MIDDLE ROW: Isabella Davies, Abbey Lennon ABSENT: Lauren Stevenson

Year 11/12A Girls Oztag Blue Coach: Mr Brett Smith FRONT ROW: Lauren Bolster, Amy Sauvarin,Georgia Krueger, Ella Cummings, Charlee Waters, MIDDLE ROW: Piper Ferguson, Brodie Hennessey, Sarah McKean, Bella McCabe ABSENT: Casey Roberts

Year 11/12A Girls Netball Blue Coach: Mrs Kim Smith FRONT ROW: Halle Geyer, Teleah martin, Emma Riddell, Mackenzie Lenihan, Felicity Hartley, MIDDLE ROW: Madi Zahn, Juliana McAlister, Kasey Collins, Montana Dare ABSENT: Emily Maxted

Year 11/12 Girls Tennis Sky Coach: Mrs Kanae Aki FRONT ROW: Brigitte Jones, Linda McBride, Amity Fairclough, MIDDLE ROW: Grace Verstegen, Sophie Bourke

Year 11/12A Boys Volleyball Sky Coach: Mrs Cheryl Fraser Nicholas Heck, Luke Harrison, Tom Firman, Tomi Csiki-Bege ABSENT: Reece Jackson

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Year 11/12 Boys Basketball Sky Coach: Mr Nigel Ward FRONT ROW: Connor Harding, Nash Geyer, Nico Sheck, Tom Woodman, BACK ROW: Nate Rached, William Moore, Joey Long

Year 10 Girls Oztag Blue Coach: Mr Trent Balym FRONT ROW: Eva Lynn, Eva Flatley, Darcy Brassington BACK ROW: Amelia Kay, Alexis Nonamaker, Emily Horner

Year 10 Boys Volleyball Sky Coach: Ms Caroline Campili FRONT ROW: Riley Kirwan, Max Mallory, Saxon Henderson,Josiah Glogoski, BACK ROW: Daniel Rosenthal, Matthew Kubatka, Campbell Kennedy, Jasman Wilson

Year 10 Boys Basketball Sky Coach: Mrs Jodi Hamilton FRONT ROW: Hunter Grove-McGrath, Sam Pinch, Cynan Tomkins, Bailey Rogers, Gus Long, BACK ROW: Daniel Mallos, Jay Husarek, Evan Madden, Elijah Gea, Elijah Gear

Year 11/12 Boys Soccer Blue Coach: Mr Stephen O’Keefe FRONT ROW: Enzo De Salvo, Zion Cruz, Ronan McLellan, Thibault Caruana, Jake Grady, MIDDLE ROW: Ryan Suddes, Steven Phan, Will Munro, Sam Noonan, Joshua Hockings, BACK ROW: Patrick Buchanan, Rory Impellizzeri, Hieu Tran, Caleb Cowley

Year 11/12 Boys Touch Football White Coach: Mr Tim O’Shea FRONT ROW: Paddy O’Brien, Oliver Singh, Tyler Mahon, James Nesdale, MIDDLE ROW: Cole Geyer, Rhys Browne, Jacob Lenihan

Term 2, 2017 Sport Dates

• Thursday 1 June – Semester 2 AGCC Interschool Sport Trials commence

• Tuesday 6 June – South Coast Region Cross Country Championships

Year 9/10 Boys AFL Blue Coach: Mr Matt Carroll FRONT ROW: Will Galvin, Max Smith, Jesse Thorne, Harry Tonks, MIDDLE ROW: Nick Tyson, Yoda Brzezinski, Bryn Larkin, Jye Lockett, BACK ROW: Zane Hartley, Braith Profilio, Austin Dichie, Connor Vincent

Year 9 Boys Touch Football Blue Coach: Ms Ashleigh Jacks FRONT ROW: Joel Pereira, Liam Thorley, Bede Greedy BACK ROW: Max Crisp, Josh Munckton, Travis Craft ABSENT: Corbin Zahn

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Year 9B Girls Oztag Navy Coach: Mr Geoffrey Browne FRONT ROW: Emma Rea, Holly Layden, Gabreille Kirwan, BACK ROW: Madisyn Tolladay, Briana Briski ABSENT: Ariann Kirwan

Year 9A Girls Oztag Blue Coach: Ms Erica Hennigar FRONT ROW: Tiarna Weaver, Piper Flynn, Matisse Tansey, Holly Sessarago, BACK ROW: Alice Powell, Ellie Beer, Izzy Davidson

Year 9A Girls Netball Blue Coach: Mrs Nicole Browne FRONT ROW: Emma Jurd, Chelsea Berezwick, Bonnie Galvin BACK ROW: Aylisha Threlfall, Zoe Nicholson ABSENT: Caitlin Lythgo, Ashleigh Allred, Maddison O’Donnell

Year 8B Girls Netball Sky Coach: Mrs Veronica Blackburn FRONT ROW: Emily Edwards, Caitlan McCarthy, Sophia Sweeny, Samantha Clynk, BACK ROW: Lucy Fisher, Georgia Maguire, Riley McLeish, Chloe Rubb

Year 9 Boys Soccer Blue Coach: Mrs Kristina Baker FRONT ROW: Curtis Peterson, Jack Hawken, Kael Shepheard, Alex Ranson, James Phan, MIDDLE ROW: Braydon Widdy, James Finn, Ashley Correa, Jared Groene, Jared Groeneveld , Bradley Eggeling, BACK ROW: Jordan Ware, Damien Smith, Vinh Nguyen, Bayley Ryan ABSENT: Lachlan Young

Year 9/10 Girls Tennis Blue Coach: Mrs Susan Hurley FRONT ROW: Amelia Rees, Eliza Jones, Shizanyah McKinlay, Sophie Roiter

BCE Connect Mobile App

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Use the app to keep up to date with coming events, schedules, forms, communication sent home, and announcements.

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2. Use either Name search, or Map to find Marymount College

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Year 8 Boys Touch Football Blue Coach: Mr Kristopher Symons FRONT ROW: Whitlam Smith, Cody Moore, Bailey Sewell, Ty Brennan, MIDDLE ROW: Joc Nelson, William Box, Jacob Follett, Luke Browne ABSENT: Bailey Sewell

Year 7A Girls Oztag Blue Coach: Mrs Leigh Dornan FRONT ROW: Charlotte Guest, Abbey Fields, Bridie Gurndy, MIDDLE ROW: Izzy Cross, Ashleigh Brown

Year 7/8 Girls Tennis White Coach: Ms Paula Kennedy FRONT ROW: Annabelle Close-Innis, Maxine Moss, Fynnlay Rooney, Chelsea McCarthy BACK ROW: Peri Turner, Teliah Patching, Jessamay Prior, Clara Cramer ABSENT: Caitlin Marshall

Year 7/8 Boys AFL Sky Coach: Mr Chris Larkin FRONT ROW: Isaac Charlton, Taz Kerr, Dillon Tudehope, Jaxon Visser BACK ROW: Oscar Devine Dantel Dalozzo, Taine Dawson, Zain Daley ABSENT: Tai Hayes, Daniel Maxted, Robert Heaton

Year 8 Boys Volleyball White Coach: Mrs Melanie Howe FRONT ROW: Noah Domanski, Nicholas Smith, Max Robertson, MIDDLE ROW: Hunter Sykes, Gustav Sticka

Year 8 Girls Oztag Navy Coach: Mr David Grant FRONT ROW: Mary Patching, Isabella Van Wijk, Shantae Starr, Jayda Beddacliff, BACK ROW: Bronte Walker, Alarna Heath, Kahli Samuels, Asha Ruzans, Jemma Stevens ABSENT: Jade Touzell

Year 8A Boys Basketball Sky Coach: Ms Therese Mullins FRONT ROW: Lachlan Pinch, Nicholas Graham, Harry Blionk, Jackson Foster, BACK ROW: Jake Wright, Brendan Doyle, Thomas Nicholson, Bailey Hargreaves, Xzqualix Patelesio-Faamausili

Year 8A Girls Netball Blue Coach: Mrs Tracey Sewell FRONT ROW: Bailey Miles, Keely Weaver, Demi Lockett, Sophie Johnson -Abbott, BACK ROW: Ellen McCooke-Maynard, Holly Sankey, Olivia Cogo ABSENT: Keely Swaddling

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croSS couNtrY report

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OCEANiC DiSTRiCT CROSS COuNTRY ChAMPiONShiPS

Yesterday the College cross country team competed at the Oceanic District Cross Country Championships at Pizzey Park. Overall our team performed very well in the slightly warm autumn conditions. The 13 Years Boys team comprising Tai Hayes, Ben O’Shea, Jayden Wood, Ky Howell, Bailey Butcher, Daniel Maxted and Harry Chapman were awarded medallions for being the highest placed school team in their age group. Well done to these boys and to all students on their great results and for representing the college in such an exemplary manner. Some of our best efforts of the day included:

• 13 Years Girls 3km Race: Felicity Smith – 5th place• 13 Years Boys 3km Race: Tai Hayes – 4th place• 14 Years Girls 4km Race: Shae Rooney – 1st place• 14 Years Girls 4km Race: Caitlin Lythgo – 3rd place • 14 Years Girls 4km Race: Ariann Kirwan – 7th place• 15 Years Girls 4km Race: Ashleigh Allred – 6th place• 15 Years Boys 4km Race: Will Mathison – 5th place• 16 Years Girls 4km Race: Jessica Milne – 5th place• 17 Years Boys 6km Race: Griffin Kirwan – 4th place• 18 Years Boys 6km Race: Dean Cruice – 3rd placeStudents who finished in the top 14 places for their race have qualified to compete at the South Coast Region Cross Country Championships at Runaway Bay on Tuesday 6 June. We wish all of our runners well at these championships.

Cherie Andersenhead of Sport

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NetBall report

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We entered four teams into the competition, certainly proving that there is a depth of talent in netball at the College.

On Tuesday 16 May, a group of 40 girls from Year 7 to 12, travelled to Metropolitan Netball Courts in Brisbane to play in the annual Catholic Cup Netball Competition. We entered four teams into the competition, certainly proving that there is a depth of talent in netball at the College.

The teams entered were:

• Opens – coached by Mrs Smith• Intermediates – coached by Mrs Browne• Junior A – coached by Katie Jarratt (year 12)• Junior B – coached by Mrs DornanThe girls had to play 7 to 8 games against Catholic schools from Brisbane and the Gold Coast. All teams had wins throughout the day, with the Opens and Junior A and B teams only losing one of their games, and drawing another. The Intermediate team was also competitive, winning

4 of the 7 games. After playing the finals, the Opens came 4th out of 16, the Intermediates 9th out of 16, and the Junior A Team 5th out of 16. This was certainly proof that Marymount is very competitive on the netball court.

The junior B team did not have to play finals, and so after winning 6 of their 7 games they were awarded the trophy as runners up. Well done to all the girls in the team.

The girls showed great commitment and character on the day, and we hope that both the QISSN Open team, and the Vicki Wilson cup teams can continue Marymount’s success both on and off the court.

Nicky BrowneNetball Coach

OPEN iNTERMEDiATE JuNiOR A JuNiOR B

Felicity Hartley Emma Riddell Keely Weaver Ellie Fing

Maddi Zahn Aylisha Threlfall Demi Lockett Belinda McPherson

Emily Maxted Maddison O’Donnell Jade Murphy Riley McLeish

Juliana McAlister Chelsea Berezwick Summer Finn Malia Schultz

Jess Milne Bonnie Galvin Emily Edwards Olivia Cogo

Kasey Collins Mackenzie Lenihan Bailey Miles Chloe Rubb

Teleah Martin Caitlin Lythgo Charlie Ricketts Kophie Woolf

Montana Dare Ashleigh Allred Ellen McCooke-Maynard Keely Harris

Halle Geyer Keely Swaddling Chelsea Davis Charlotte Threlfall

Sophie Johnson – Abbott Keely Whatman Lily Kolc

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rugBY league report

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RugBY LEAguE: 1ST xiii WEEKLY REviEW

The Makos continued their winning way with a 22-0 victory over Helensvale SHS on Wednesday night at the home of the Redbacks, Firth Park.

The day began with the Our Lady Help of Christians College Mass where our open rugby league boys joined the choir to sing the College song – Deus Meus et Omnia. After two weeks of rehearsals and sound checks the boys hit the right note by performing with passion and pride in front of staff and students. Did someone mention half time entertainment at this year’s NRL Grand Final? Move over Meatloaf.

The experience of their achievement at Mass filled the team with confidence leading into a match against an unknown opposition. Helensvale were responsible for dishing out a handsome defeat to our 2nd XIII in round one. The 1st XIII had a point to prove.

With 4 regular starters on the unavailable list, and a number of others still pushing for Confraternity selection, the boys were keen to get stuck into the job. Liam Weatherley, fullback, was asked to captain the side this week.

Under Liam’s leadership the Makos were particularly well focussed and ran in two early tries both to our very good finisher, left winger, Anthony Kubatka. Both tries were the result of intense team pressure and ball handling. 8-0 at half-time.

The second-half saw a further lift in intensity and a great display of discipline when the opposition tried the spoiling tactics. Three unanswered tries in this stanza (centre Matt Munckton, five-eighth Tyler Mahon and Weatherley) and one conversion to Munckton put an end to Helensvale’s hopes.

At this mid stage of the season we are pleased with the way our defensive structures are coming along but there is still improvement required in attack. Patience and clarity are coming and need to get here soon.

Man of the Match votes were shared amongst a number of players including: Sebastian Schubert-Arriaza (front-row), Cole Geyer (hooker), Mahon, Bryce Kennedy (centre), Max Mallory (wing), Weatherley, Oliver Singh (half-back) and Kubatka. The deserved player who received the most votes (7) this week was Munckton who is impressing each week with his strength and discipline.

Thanks to the many supporters who are coming to our games each week. We hope to see even more in our match against the old enemy (Aquinas College) next MONDAY at Burleigh Bears Juniors kicking off at 6pm.

Only four weeks now until Confro which is in Brisbane this year

Up the Makos!!!

Jason Hamilton/Matt Geyer Coaches

STuDENT TRAvEL REBATES SEMESTER 1, 2017Bus Fare Assistance• Does your child attend

a school outside the Brisbane City Council boundary?

• Does your family spend more than $33/week* on fares to and from school (* $25/week if you hold a concession card)?

• Does your child travel on a publicly available bus not owned or associated with the school?

Students With Disability• Does your child have

a verified disability that requires transport assistance to and from school?

• Has your school’s learning support teacher assessed your child’s travel capability rating as ‘semi-independent’ or more dependent?

Visit our website to see if you qualify for financial assistance to help with the cost of transport and apply at www.schooltransport.com.au by 31 May 2017. Late applications cannot be accepted.

The deserved player who received the most votes (7) this week was Munckton who is impressing each week with his strength and discipline.

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