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Music Supporters
2011 has been a busy year, full of many musical events and
successes. This year our group increased in size with a couple of
new members, all of whom were warmly welcomed.
We met regularly with the Music department staff to decide on
the directions that needed to be taken. These dedicated staff are
inspiring to our children and their leadership is appreciated, as is
their hard work.
Our year started with a concert and finished with a musical
feast. In between were many events. In Semester 1, the college
musical “Bugsy Malone” required us to provide afternoon
tea for the students and staff on a weekly basis. This was an
amazing experience for those of us who had not experienced
this well oiled machine before. The musical is such a wonderful
opportunity for the students!
Semester 2 included a number of evenings showcasing different
musical ages and groups. To see the growth in musical talent
from the beginners to those in the music extension program is an
amazing thing and something we are surely blessed to experience.
Once again, we baked ourselves silly prior to the Redeemer Fair in
readiness for “The Biscuit Barrel”. On behalf of the Music Supporters
Group, I would like to thank Karen and Andrew Walker for the use of
their facilities, organisation and personal time in preparation for this
evening of baking. Without their guidance and support, we would
not have been as successful in our fundraising event.
Redeemer’s Music Supporters Group has continued to support
the Music department with the purchase of plaques for
the honour boards that were purchased by the 2009 Music
Supporters Group. We also purchased a Baritone Saxophone
which was greatly needed for the band program.
These types of purchases would not be possible without the
support of all the families and friends of the Music students.
The small entrance fee charged for musical events goes back
into supporting the Music program in the college.
I would like to invite interested parents (especially those with
students in the Junior and Middle School) who would like to
support their child’s musical development, to join our group in
2012. What better way to show your child how much you value
their education and how important it is to participate in college
life, than to volunteer and support them in their growth.
We thank the students and their families for their commitment to
the program and pray that it will continue to grow and succeed in
the future.
Mrs Lesley Boshammer
Secretary
Rugby Supporters
A great big thank you to all the parents, teachers and students
who all worked together this year to make sure that Redeemer
Rugby had another great year. Our Saturday morning barbecues
were once again very successful in helping to raise much needed
funds to assist in the purchase of Rugby equipment. Redeemer
Rugby this year also hosted two very successful fundraising
barbecues at the Underwood Bunnings store – another very big
thankyou to all the parents and teachers involved.
We congratulate Jordan Roberts from the Rugby First XV team
who was selected in the Queensland Under 17 team (not school
boys.) – Well done Jordan!
This year the Rugby coaches / teachers/ Rugby committee have
been working on building the involvement and skills of the younger
year levels of Rugby, getting them ready for the future years. I think
we will all see the benefit of this continuing hard work in the many
years to follow. The college is also working on future Rugby tours
for the boys, more news on this will follow in 2012!
This year saw the change/storage sheds at Stolz Sportsfields
receive a massive clean-up, repair and paint work –
congratulations and thank you to all involved.
More of the Rugby Supporters shirts/jerseys were purchased by
parents new to our game. If you have missed out on one of these
– please contact anyone from Rugby Supporters next year. Seeing
all the parents at the games in Redeemer Rugby Supporters shirts
really adds to the presentation and atmosphere for the boys on
the paddock.
On a personal note, I would like to thank all the parents and
teachers that worked with me this year – I could not have done it
without you. You have all made this year a thoroughly enjoyable
one and I will miss the friendships very much.
All the best to everyone involved in the future of Redeemer Rugby.
Mr Ray Perry
President
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