MSPC Newsletter - Term 2, Week 8, 20th June 2024.

Principal

Hello everyone and welcome to our Week 8 newsletter. The term is definitely flying by and as always there are lots of activities going on within our school community.

In Week 7, we had our Doyle House Assembly and unfortunately I wasn't able to be there, but by all accounts it was a wonderful assembly. It was a celebration of Bishop Doyle, his contribution to the Lismore Diocese, to the Sacred Heart Murwillumbah Parish and region. The one part of Bishop Doyle's story that I really love is the legend of his horse “Yorick”. Yorick had amazing qualities that seemed to help and support the work of the Bishop.

Doyle House also had a mass on Sunday at Sacred Heart Murwillumbah along with Loreto House, which was well attended by students, staff and families. We thank everyone for their involvement, concluding with a lovely morning tea which was held in the Learning Hub afterwards.

Our assessment period is well underway with Years 8 to 10 already completing their assessment and the reports are underway. Year 12 are in their assessment period as well and we wish them all the best as they progress through that. It's a very busy time for staff and for students and we remind everyone to not only stay focused but to stay balanced in their approach to their work and life outside of school.

Finally, tonight we will have a special dinner to recognise our current staff who have worked at the College for 30 years or more. This is not only a phenomenal achievement, but also witness to outstanding commitment and passion for education at Mount St Patrick College. We are so blessed for their service and dedication in making our College the great school it is.

Staff who will be acknowledged are:

Have a lovely weekend!

    Gavin Dykes
    Principal

Assistant Principal - Mission

Term 2 Staff Development Day      Friday 5^th July

The last day of Term 2, Friday 5^th July, is a Staff Spirituality Day. College students do not need to be in attendance on this day.

Year 8 Adventure Camp

This camp held in early June at Redland Bay was an enjoyable and challenging experience for the students, and staff, as the following photos attest:

CAPA Showcase                  

A wonderful evening of creativity was witnessed by all who attended the CAPA Showcase on Wednesday evening 12^th June. The Year 10 baristas of Café Signo provided refreshments while the Year 11 Entertainment Industry class attended to lighting, sound, equipment and backstage needs for the performances.

Our visual artists students provided a marvellous exhibition of works in various mediums while music students, members of the College Drumline, Band and Choir provided a variety of solo, ensemble and rock/jazz band performances. Thanks to all our creative and hard -working teachers who put the whole showcase together.

Parish/House Mass and Morning Tea    

Students and staff of Loreto and Doyle Houses actively participated in the 9am Parish Mass on Sunday 16^th June. Following Mass Loreto and Doyle Houses provided/hosted a delicious morning tea in the Learning Hub (Parish Hall). The sausage rolls and party pies were a great hit! Thanks to all who attended.

Sacred Heart Mass        11.30am Thursday 4^th July

We will be celebrating the Feast of the Sacred Heart (which actually occurred on 7^th June) on Thursday 4^th July at 11.30am. This is a fitting to give thanks for a safe and happy term and also to present our donations to the local Mary MacKillop Conference of St Vincent De Paul.

THE FAMILY CONNECT SERVICE

The College is excited to announce that there is a new support service available to our families. The Family Connect Service is here to help parents and carers when they are experiencing challenges in a wide range of areas including:

• Accessing the NDIS
• Mental health and wellbeing support
• Housing supports
• Domestic violence services
• Parenting programs
• Culturally appropriate supports

Jessie Moulynox is our new Family Connect Worker and is ready to connect with and help our families. Jessie has been supporting Catholic school families in the Casino and Kyogle area prior to joining our Tweed region schools and is very experienced in listening to families’ needs and supporting them through a planned approach to accessing the right services.

She has studied Theology and has worked in the community services sector for 16 years in rural and remote NSW communities. We welcome Jessie to our school community and encourage any families who would like support to access a range of services to contact Jessie on 0428 886 235 or at jessie.moulynox@socialfutures.org.au  

     Mary-Anne McShane
     Assistant Principal: Mission

MINISTRY

SHINE - Year 9 and 10 Youth Ministry Class 

Students in the Year 9 and 10 Youth Ministry classes will be attending the annual SHINE Conference next term. Please ensure the compass consent form and questions are completed asap.

Year 7 and Year 9 Reflection Days Term 3 

Just a heads up to parents and carers that Year 7 and Year 9 students will have their reflection/retreat days next term. These days are held every year and provide opportunities for our students to participate in faith formation, games, music and reflection. Students can wear their sports uniform on their reflection day.

Year 7 Reflection day - 23rd July, 2024

Year 9 Reflection day - 24th July, 2024

We are very lucky to be having a range of guests and presenters at the Year 7 day and will be having a special Year 7 mass that afternoon. Parents/carers and grandparents of Year 7 students are most welcome to attend. The mass will be a narrated mass. More information to come.

Ignite Conference

This exciting conference is back again in September. The CSO will be organising a trip which is open to students from Years 9-12. The trip will be subsidised by the CSO to make it more affordable and accessible. Student participants will be asked to make a co-contribution of $300.00. This contribution will go towards the registration cost. Transport and accommodation are fully subsidised. To secure your registration for Ignite, students will need to see Miss Molloy or our college youth minister Thomas McGhee and complete the online compass consent forms by Friday 26th July. Please include $300.00 (non-refundable) payment with permission note and return to the school office. Registration online using the coupon code provided on the permission note is required as part of the application.

Further details on the conference: https://igniteconference.com.au/

God bless,

    Grace Molloy

    Leader of Evangelisation

Assistant Principal - Learning and Teaching

There have been many great activities taking place in Learning and Teaching at the College over the last two weeks.

Year 10 into 11 night 

Parents were provided with an informative night about the possible pathways for students as they enter the next exciting phase of their education. Many of the parents in attendance were navigating this journey for the first time. They can be assured that a thorough process will be provided to ensure the students are well informed and guided along the journey.

Leader of Curriculum Joanne McDonald presented about the essentials of attaining a HSC and ATAR. Careers Leader Keeley Serone and Careers Teacher Amy Simpson discussed the different pathways available to obtain various credentials along the journey. A power point has been shared with all Year 10 parents from the night. Please do not hesitate to call with any questions.

The next phase is that the students are filling in a survey form about possible careers and the subjects they would like to select. The Leaders of Learning will give feedback to the students and parents.

Creative Arts Showcase 

The Creative Arts Showcase held on Wednesday 12^th June was an amazing night highlighting the talents of our students. The night also provided an opportunity for the Entertainment class to get real life experience planning for and running an event and the Year 10 Barista class provided the refreshments.

The night was well attended by parents and the students enjoyed the opportunity to perform. Mount St Patrick College is the official “Coolest School in the Universe”

Solomon Islands Immersion Program 

At last week’s assembly the 2023 Immersion group performed a Solomon Dance and then presented Immersion badges to the 2024 group. 23 students will be travelling to the Solomons on Friday 9^th August to be immersed in their culture and connect with our sister school Bishop Epalle.

Leave 

I will be taking leave for the next 10 weeks to work in the Solomon Islands with our sister school and the Catholic schools office in Honiara. In my absence Mrs Joanne McDonald will be taking my place as Assistant Principal. I wish all the students an enjoyable mid year break and look forward to returning at the end of Term 3 for the Year 12 graduation festivities.

        Narelle Sherrah

        Assistant Principal - Learning and Teaching

Welfare

This Newsletter features Item 3 of our Online Education on pressures our children face from social media.

Please read the information below and openly speak with your children so we can keep them informed and aware. If any issues arise that you would like support with, please contact me at the College.

Online Safety Essential Conversations - Image-Based Abuse

If someone distributes a nude image or video of your young person online, it constitutes image-based abuse, and it is against the law. When teenagers under 18 take nude photographs or videos of themselves, this material is classified as child pornography. Under federal law, it’s an offence for anyone to access, transmit, possess, publish, control, supply or obtain child pornography.

When young people talk about ‘sending nudes’, it usually means sharing intimate photos or videos of themselves with someone else using an online message or chat function, or a phone text service. ‘Sexting’ means sending a sexual message or text, with or without a photo or video.

‘Intimate images’ include nudes, partial nudes, fake nudes, naked selfies and upskirting, as well as screenshots or screen recordings of private activity like having sex or going to the toilet.

eSafety provides the following advice to parents:

2.      Open the conversation with a real-life story from the media. Ask questions like ‘Do you think it was right for them to share that photo after they broke up?’ Follow up by asking ‘Why?’, ‘Why not?’ or ‘Tell me more’ to help you understand more about what they’re thinking.

3.      Explore what their friends think about sharing nudes. Ask your young person what they think might happen if one of their friend’s nudes went viral and how they would get help.

4.      Discuss with them how to say ‘no’ when someone asks for an intimate image or video. You can encourage them to be firm by suggesting a response such as: "Sorry, but that's not my vibe. I'm all about respecting myself. Let's stick to chatting about things that actually matter."

5.      What if you discover your young person is asking a peer for images? There are a number of reasons why a young person might request images but the overwhelming reason they do it is peer pressure. It is important that you have conversations with your young person about what is a healthy relationship, how to show respect and affection for others appropriately and seek external support if required.

6.      Tell them they can always talk with you, no matter how worried or embarrassed they feel. Let them know that you will help them work things out if they feel pressured to share an intimate image or video of themselves or if they have shared an intimate image or video of someone else.

Read more at eSafety The hard-to-have conversations. If you have any concerns about your young person please contact the school. It is important for the school to know any wellbeing issues that may impact on learning and behaviour at school.

Vaping is an issue that is a problem in society and also in schools. We want to consistently educate our students about the dangers of this activity.

Below is the first of a three part series that you can read and use to discuss the issue of vaping with your children.

Vaping: Information & Awareness

Vaping is on the rise in Australia and has become popular amongst teenagers and young adults. Alarmingly, a recent study has also shown that there is an increase in the number of primary school-aged children who are experimenting with vapes. There are many misconceptions about vapes being fairly harmless and that vapes in Australia do not contain nicotine.

Our school is committed to the health and wellbeing of our students and will be including a series of informative resources for our parent community over the next 3 editions of our newsletter. We hope parents and carers use these helpful resources to:

• learn the facts about e-cigarettes and vaping,
• recognise what a vape looks like,
• understand why vaping is attractive to young people and
• engage in positive conversations at

By working in partnership we hope to support our young people to make healthy choices.

Please watch this informative 2 minute video which provides some key information about vaping and e-cigarettes.

Key Information: 

• Vaping is the act of smoking e-cigarettes or ‘vapes’ that can look like metallic pens, USBs and other hand-held systems.
• Vapes use cartridges filled with liquids, which typically contain nicotine, artificial flavouring, and various These can be harmful to the developing body.
• Research shows that 1 in 5 young people have vaped and nearly 80% of young people say it is easy to get a vape illegally at a shop or online.
• Nicotine is especially addictive for young brains. It can cause long-lasting negative effects on brain development and can include impaired attention, learning, memory and changes in mood.
• You can find out more about vaping from NSW       

Conversation Starters at Home

Start conversations about vaping with your child early. You could consider the following questions or conversation starters:

1. Are a lot of kids vaping at your school? Are your friends vaping? Be sure you don’t react, just listen.
2. What do you think about vaping?

You may hear your child say that vaping is harmless. It’s important to share some good information with your child about the impacts of vaping.

1. Do you know what is in vapes?

Share with them that they’ve tested vapes and they do not contain only water vapor and flavouring. Vapes can contain very high levels of nicotine and other toxic chemicals that damage lungs.

    Louise Shields

    Leader of Pastoral Care

Curriculum

Year 8 into Year 9 Information Night:  An important meeting will be held in the Gilbey Centre for all parents and carers of Year 8 students. The meeting will detail elective subjects on offer for Year 9 in 2025.

Date: Tuesday 2 July 2024

Time:  6.30pm

Venue: Gilbey Centre

The primary focus of this meeting will be to provide you with detailed information about the elective subjects that will be available to Year 9 students next year. It is crucial for parents to be well-informed about Stage 5 study options, as this knowledge will enable a successful partnership between the school and parents, ultimately benefiting your child's education. We look forward to seeing you at this meeting.

Years 8, 9 and 10 are commended on their focused efforts in completing their assessments. Students are now encouraged to be proactive with responding to feedback on their learning and if they are unsure of the marker’s comments, seek clarification and discuss this with their teacher.

PLEASE NOTE: The following is an assessment overview for Weeks 9 and 10 of Term 2. Students should check their assessment calendar on the portal for accuracy and to ensure that changes have not been made since publishing this guide.

The Assessment Policy is detailed on the front page of the Assessment Portal which can be accessed on the MSPC Moodle Page. Information Handbooks are on the year page of the Assessment Portal.

If a student is sick and unable to complete an assessment on the due date, Years 7, 8 and 9 require a letter from a parent / carer or email to the class teacher, detailing the student’s circumstances for non-completion of an assessment task.

For Years 9 Accelerated, 10, 11 and 12 a medical practitioner is required to complete the MSPC Assessment Variation Illness Form. A copy of this document can be found on the student’s year page of the Assessment Portal.

Upcoming assessment blocks are as follows:

    Jo McDonald

    Leader of Curriculum

Faculty News

ENGLISH

Sydney Writers Festival- May 2024

            A 6am start at Coolangatta airport on Thursday 23rd May saw our MSPC literary travellers ready and willing to travel to Sydney and back for the day. Members of the Yr 11 and 12 Extension English classes, accompanied by Mrs Vanderlight and Ms Britten, jetted off to Sydney to get as much literary culture as they could fit into one day. We started with lectures at the Sydney Writers Festival at Carriageworks in Everleigh. The students were treated to two outstanding talks, firstly, a discussion between Brigitta Olubas and Susan Wyndham about the newly published editorial work- a collection of letters between literary greats Shirley Hazzard and Elizabeth Harrower. The speakers read from the collection and discussed the ways in which letter writing has become somewhat of a lost art, and what insights we can gain from such artefacts. 

            After the first morning session it was off to see Australian literary giant, Kate Grenville. There was great excitement before seeing this multi-award winning writer, who did not fail to deliver great insight and wisdom during her session. On a high after a morning of literary awe, it was off to the State Library. After a few trains and a few moments of stopping to stare at Sydney architecture, we explored the literary hub of New South Wales in all its ‘bookish’ glory! 

            A big lunch in the city and it was time for more literature- what stop in Sydney is complete without visiting Kinokunyia- a giant bookstore with all the literature you could imagine, directly adjacent to the beautiful Queen Victoria Building on the bustling George St. It is fair to say that we all had a great day.  After returning to Coolangatta the students were tired, but inspired to ‘get writing’!

    Mrs Jess Vanderlight

MATHS NEWS

Year 7

Since the beginning of Term 2, Year 7 students have been engaging in work from the Algebra and Equations topic. The first ‘taste’ of algebra is quite exciting and often challenging. From all reports the students have risen to the challenge and wholeheartedly participated in the learning experiences. Well done!

Some changes will be made to the Year 7 Mathematics classes before the end of term and I will communicate these changes with both parents and students once they have been finalised.

Year 8 – 10

Students in Years 8 – 10 have recently completed the end of semester exams. These summative tasks provide students, parents and teachers with valuable information in regard to how students are working towards meeting the learning outcomes.

The current topic of study for Year 8 is Algebra. In this, they recall and build upon the skills and concepts that were introduced last year. Students are encouraged and challenged to work towards mastery of algebraic manipulation skills as we know how important these are for students who wish to attempt higher levels of mathematics in the years to come.

Most Year 9 classes will be studying Data analysis for the remainder of the term. However, the Year 9 Core classes (Mr Anderson and Mrs Gallagher) took some time last Friday to engage in some collaborative problem solving. The students worked in teams on a variety of problems and were awarded points based on how many attempts were needed to solve the problems. I was very impressed with some of the problem-solving skills on display and commend the students on their engagement and the perseverance shown. A special mention to the winners of the competition: David Adams, Elijah Byrnes and Oscar Morfee. I have included one of the problems that they worked on along with some photos below.

Year 10 students have just started the process of selecting the courses they wish to study in Stage 6. It is important that students ensure they choose the most appropriate course for their needs and the skills they have demonstrated in Stage 5. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions with respect to this.

Steph’s mother had some money to share with her family. She gave one-quarter to her brother Sid. Then she gave one-third of what was left to Arnold. She then gave one-half of what was left to Rita. She was left with $15, which she kept for herself. How much money did Steph’s mother have to start with?

    Mr Dan Anderson 

    Leader of Learning: Mathematics

FROM THE SPORTS DESK

NSWCCC HOCKEY

The MSPC Open Boys and Open Girls Hockey teams made the journey to Bathurst in Week 4 to compete in the annual CCC Hockey Championship. This trip holds a special place in the heart of our school and the talent and sportsmanship that was on display throughout the tournament did not disappoint. It wasn't just about playing some of the games in -1 degree weather, not having any subs for either team or the 28 hours on a bus! It was about playing the game you love with your friends and meeting new ones along the way. 

For the Girls team, the journey began with success as they dominated their games on the first day of competition. Their solid performance saw them come away with 2 easy wins against North Sydney and Grafton.

On the other hand, the Open Boys team faced initial setbacks with a slow start, suffering two early losses against Forbes and Grafton. However, their resolve never wavered, and they rallied together to secure a solid win, ending the day on a high note against Hamilton.

On the second day, a surreal atmosphere enveloped Bathurst, with thick fog lingering until lunchtime. Despite the chilly start, the teams remained undeterred, ready to face whatever challenges lay ahead.

The Girls team continued to showcase their talent and determination, narrowly missing out on a spot in the Grand Final after a hard-fought battle against James Sheahan Catholic High School. Despite the loss, their efforts were commendable, securing them a well-deserved fifth position in a pool of 18 teams.

The Open Boys team had another solid win against Woodlawn which saw them finish 3rd in their pool. There were no extra games for the boys with only the teams finishing first in their pool progressing. All the students should take pride in their achievements and the memories forged along the way. Their behaviour was exceptional and they represented the College in an excellent manner. 

As the curtains close on another memorable CCC Hockey Championship, one thing remains clear: it's not just about the wins and losses, but the journey and the bonds formed along the way. Hockey is still alive and well at MSPC and we are already planning for next year!

AUSSIE RULES OPEN BOYS

Our senior boys recently competed in the second round of the AFL QSchools Cup held in Southport on Friday 14^th June. It was a beautiful day on a first-class football field, and our boys showcased their talent and determination throughout the tournament.

Here’s a recap of their impressive performance:

• First Game: Our team started strong with a victory against Benowa State High School, setting the tone for the day.
• Second Game: Despite a hard-fought effort, we faced a tough challenge from the eventual overall winners, All Saints Anglican School, where we suffered our first loss.
• Third Game: Undeterred, our boys bounced back with a win against Somerset College, displaying resilience and teamwork.
• Fourth Game: In a battle for second place, we narrowly lost to Miami State High School in a tightly contested match that could have gone either way.
• Fifth Game: Determined to finish strong, our team concluded the tournament with a resounding victory over Elanora State High School.

Overall, despite finishing in 3rd place, our boys showed remarkable skill and sportsmanship throughout the competition. They were unlucky to miss out on 2nd place but should be immensely proud of their achievements.

The senior boys represented Mount Saint Patrick College with great spirit, determination, and humility. Special commendations go to Theodore Parsons, Will Malloy, and Harrison Bugg for their exceptional leadership throughout the day.

    Coach: Rick Van Den Driest 

RUGBY LEAGUE REGIONAL FINALS

Under 13’s

It was a fantastic day of Rugby League for the U13 team at Ballina on Tuesday 18^th June. The team had trained well since earning the right to continue their Country Cup journey for 2024 and all players were chewing at the bit to play some footy. 

The team’s first game was against Kingscliff High School (eventual winners of the day). After a steady start to the game the Patties boys took the lead through a try to Chase Deegenaars. Two further tries to Wyatt Greenhill and Jaxon Bond sealed the win. 

Second up was Woodlawn College. After going into the break up by 6 points the team let things slip in the second half and eventually lost 26-4. 

Their final game was against St Mary’s College, Casino. In what was a much improved performance by the team they were able to win by five tries. Notable efforts were by Lennox Staples and Skooda Walle for their long range kicks. 

All players showed good character throughout the day and were fantastic representatives of the college. I look forward to seeing what this team can do in the future. 

    Mr Sam Priddis

Under 15s

Our under 15s team were a heavily depleted side after some late withdrawals due to injury left them with only 13 players for the day. An early morning call up to Lucas Bliss took the number to 14 as the team prepared for their 3 games.

The first game was against cross town rivals, Murwillumbah Learning Community. Despite being mates off the field, there was no inch given once the whistle had gone as both teams got into a tough battle of defence and left half time at 6-6. Our persistance and composure was too much in the second half as we ran in 3 unanswered tries to win 20-6. Ky Andrews was tough in the middle in defence, whilst our 2 front rowers Reuben Levings and Hayden Charman laid the platform for Harry O’Brien and Liam Monaghan in the centres.

Game 2 against St Mary’s Casino started slow as the boys made some uncharacteristic errors and gave away multiple penalties. The defence stood the test and we eventually ran in 2 late tries once the football was held, taking the half time score to 12-0. The second half continued as the first half and costly errors and poor discipline allowed St Mary’s a chance as they scored their first for the game. Despite a lack of possession, some big defensive plays from Cruz McAuliffe and Caleb Doevendans kept the team in front. Caleb being rewarded for his effort with a try.

Game 3 was against an always tough Woodlawn College. The team knew that a win was the best pathway to the next round and played as such. From the first kickoff they ran in 5 tries from 5 sets, not allowing Woodlawn to touch the ball until 2 minutes before half time. Sunny Waters and Liam Monaghan were thick in the action, terrorising out on the left edge. Woodlawn quickly capitalised and snuck through for their first, rounding out the half 26-6. The second half continued in our favour as we scored 2 early tries and then remained solid in defence. 

Tries for the day:

Caleb Doevendans - 4

Darcy Irby - 2

Zane Godbee - 2

Liam Monaghan - 2

Max Palmer - 1

Harry O’Brien - 1

Sunny Waters - 1

Cruz McAuliffe – 1

    Mr Michael Forrester

DIOCESAN JUNIOR FOOTBALL

Boys

It was an outstanding effort by our boys team winning through to the semi finals in a very tough pool. They made the final only to go down in a very close and hard-fought Grand Final. The boys played 4 games in the pool stage, winning 2 and drawing 2. With an awesome 3 nil win over Port Macquarie.

We then went straight into the semi final against McAuley Grafton and played in an extra time thriller. With no break we started the final, our third game without a break against Xavier. The boys tried their hearts out but fatigue won out in the end and we lost 2-0.

Everyone played courageously throughout the day. Sam Hynes held the backline together, Mikki Gronholt didn't stop in the midfield and George Fisher put on some classy play up front. Hugo Portus scored the goal of the day with a volley to the top corner against Trinity.

Many of the boys were battered and bruised by the end but just wouldn't quit, displaying significant resilience. Great day of football and we will be back next year.

    Coach: Mr. Stewart Grant

Girls

On Wednesday 19th of June our Year 7-9 girls competed in a Soccer Gala Day at Coffs Harbour. Despite facing three tough losses early in the day, the girls were eager to hit the back of the net and get a win before the end of the day. Each game highlighted their resilience and commitment, turning challenges into learning opportunities. The final game was a joyful culmination of their efforts, showcasing their improved skills, teamwork and a couple of exceptional goals from Sophie Buckley, Daisy Scullion and Amelia Andrews.

The team's fantastic spirit was evident throughout the day, with every player supporting one another, creating an infectious collective energy. This camaraderie was the highlight, transforming the competition into a celebration of their shared passion for soccer and marking their time in Coffs Harbour as a treasured experience. We are already looking forward to next year!

    Coach: Miss Harriet Withers

ATHLETICS CARNIVAL

As mentioned in our last newsletter, the annual College Athletics Carnival will take place at Walter Peate Oval on Friday 26th July. Students can be dropped off at the venue from approximately 7.30am (there will be some staff there earlier setting up if that is convenient but kids will be asked to assist). Those students who can not get dropped off to Kingscliff are asked to come to school as normal and buses will ferry all students and staff to the venue at 9am.

To facilitate this I would like all parents to complete the google form below to indicate how their son or daughter will be getting to the carnival.

Thanks for your assistance in this matter.

Travel indication to Athletics Carnival

    Tim Whitney

    Sports Coordinator

College News

CAPA SHOWCASE

On 12th June MSPC presented another successful Music and Art Showcase to the friends and families of our talented students. We would like to offer congratulations to all those who had the bravery to exhibit their talents whether that was through the art exhibition, set up by the wonderful Louise Devine, Clara Cahill and Corrie Tapsall, or through musical performances from the Choir, Band, Drumline, small groups and soloists. Thank you to the hard work of those students and of course to the dedication of the teachers involved in fostering their talents and accompanying them on the night, these include Mitch Rice, Vanessa Bowe, Kaitlyn Rennes-Nadal and Mikey Minh. 

The list of performers includes: 

The Spes Mea Choir- Sunny Godbee, Bryce Wilson, Amelia Keyes, Hannah Millar, Mia Axford, Emily Simpson, Maddie Shackell, Isabelle Biersteker, Shanti-Rose Smyth, Yashika Hurry, Hazel Egan and Sophia Drew

Senior Choir- Sunny Godbee, Hannah Millar, Bryce Wilson, Dylan Kos, Mia Axford, Isabelle Biersteker, Emily Simpson, Amelia Keyes and Maddie Shackell 

The College Band- Clara Aitchison, Eliza Sonter, Elijah Jones, Lewis Bottle, Harrison Bottle, Milly Simpson, Cate Wemm, Austin Rockwell, Eva Brzoson, Raph Connor, Olivia Bagnall, Izzy Biersteker, Joshua Hawkins, Lakota Sutcliffe, Lachlan Maclean, Felix Kos, Maya Bowling

SMALL GROUPS-

Year 11 Band- Felix Kos, Bailey Lofts, Maya Bowling, Jack French

Year 8 Band- Hamish Carr, Ollie Mulvey, Felix Twohill, Keanu O’Farrell-Carter, Mason Diplock

Yr 11 Band- Lakota Sutcliffe, Josh Hawkins, Lachlan Maclean

Yr 11 Band- Big Drumstick- Lonnie Maher, Jack French, Lachlan Maclean, Charlize Ricciuti

Yr 10 Band- Tully Fitzpatrick, Ewan Gale, Georgia Biskup, Jack Thornton, Jarrah Kaminski

Yr 9 Band: The MARCs- Chelsea Kill, Abe Kirk, Rueben Levings, Miki Gronholt

Yr 9 Drumline- Nate Butler, Connor Edwards, Bernie Fraser, Miki Gronholt, Aiden Jones, Abe Kirk, Reuben Levings, Amelie Reeves, Charlotte Waddell, James Wemm

Yr 12 Music Class- Ava Price, Austin Capner, Dylan Kos, Jade Ashton, Emily Simpson, Bryce Wilson, Bronson Hockley, Mitch Rice (Piano/Drum Performance- Mia Axford and Bronson Hockley)

SOLOISTS-

Jade Ashton- Accompanied by Mitch Rice and Lachlan Maclean

Austin Capner- Accompanied by Bronson Hockley, Mitch Rice, Bryce Wilson and Mia Axford

Emily Simpson- Accompanied by Mitch Rice, Lonnie Maher and Bryce Wilson

Maddie Shackell 

And pre-show entertainment by Izzy Biersteker, Raph Connor and Gisele Jacobsen. 

We would also like to recognise and appreciate the hard work of the entertainment crew who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure the performances went smoothly.

This includes:

Vanessa Bowe, Layla Marr, Jesse Barrett, Sebastian Calvino, Joseph Caton, Ella Cracknell, Molly Dean, Judah Jeffs, Felix Kos, Shamsa Osman, Jude Rutledge, Noah Scullion, Marni Simmonds, Charlie Twohill and Eliza Wightley.

A further thankyou to Nick Rimmel and his team of hospitality students who provided delicious food and beverages and to the teachers who helped to supervise the backstage area. 

And finally, we thank the families, friends, teachers and students who came to celebrate the artistic and musical talent of our school community, it is through your continued support that this night is made possible.

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