Autumn 2010 - St Luke's Anglican School

THESTLUKE’SWAY
Autumn Edition 2010
Inside this issue:
Principal’s Pen
Student Leadership
Interact Club
Joshua Furby,
Chapel Captain,
takes his oath
of office as a
Senior Leader.
Academic Colours
Swimming Carnivals
Old Saints
and much more!

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P R I N C I PA L’ S P E N
The nine weeks of Term 1, while at times very wet underfoot, were never slow flowing
or stagnant. We started off the term celebrating the fine OP results of the 2009
Year 12 cohort. While many students “over achieved” I particularly congratulate
Michelle Ong on her excellent OP 1 result. The seniors of last year have dispersed
to all parts of Australia and overseas. We encourage them to stay in contact with
us and share what they are doing as part of The St Luke’s Way Old Saints page.
We welcomed Ayrial Mammino (School Captain and OP1, 2007) back as the guest
speaker at this year’s Academic Assembly where we traditionally give out the
Academic Colours for the previous year. We enjoyed listening to how Ayrial coped in
her veterinary course, being such a slightly built person and overcoming prejudices.
Term 1 was full of highlights. The Principal’s welcome barbeque followed by the
House performances in Rock Pop Mime was new this year as were two staff
versus student soccer matches that occured over two lunch times. The Year 6
students moved their Shakespearean Theatre Restaurant performances to Term
1 with great success. It was a great evening, highlighted by fine food, polished
performances and good company. I am sure this will come across in the photos.
Some items stay on the School calendar, as they are important to the traditions of
St Luke’s and help set it apart from other schools. The Ash Wednesday Service at
the start of Lent and the end of term Worship Service before Easter are always a
feature of Term 1. It was a privilege that we could welcome the Covenant Players
to be a part of our end of term Service this year. Also participation in the Bundaberg
Cooking Goes Hi-tech
Catering and Hospitality Studies have been growing in
popularity to the extent that Senior students have had
the opportunity to select Hospitality Studies on two lines
of the subject selection form for the past two years.
While at the same time discussions with focus groups
of parents highlighted the desire for greatly improved
catering facilities.
Prioritising the needs of the School along with the
available funds for current and future development
is always a difficult task. However, the receipt
of funding through the Building the Education
Revolution in 2009 allowed the School to bring
forward the redevelopment of catering facilities in
line with student and parent needs, and the new
Hospitality room became a reality.
Once the old library had been moved, the space was
District Secondary Schools Sport (BDSSS)
Swimming Carnival where we managed to win
both the Aggregate and Percentage Trophies,
again in very poor weather conditions, as you
will see, is a strong tradition of the School.
In years to come, Term 1, 2010 will be
remembered for it being very wet; we
even had cyclone Ului threaten us briefly.
Unfortunately, a number of camps had
to be postponed; but you will see that
Year 4 gamely ventured on, albeit with
a modified program and had a fun time.
Our building program came on line this term
with the use of the new Catering Room, which
you will see is all new and shiny. There will be
more on the new buildings in the next edition.
We start Term 2 in the new Performing Arts
Centre and by the standard of performance
of the students in the Term 1 concerts, the
St Luke’s Music Program is in an excellent
growth phase.
There is much to read and look at in this edition of The St Luke’s Way, and I hope
you get a sense of the positive vibe that is currently a
part of St Luke’s.
redeveloped into a catering facility that would be the
envy of most schools boasting eight new commercial
gas stoves, two large turbo fan ovens and cooling
racks, a commercial dishwasher, more than ample
preparation space and all in stainless steel.
The new facility has meant that we can’t remove
the smile from Mrs Gill’s face, which is certainly well
deserved after spending so many years in the old
catering room.

Leadership Induction
Each year a group of students across the three Schools takes on positions of responsibility
where they will be expected to represent and lead the student body in all aspects of school life.
Although all student leadership roles are highly valued, the induction of our Senior
Leaders marks an important day in the School’s calendar. These eleven young people
take their oath of office before God, staff, students, parents and other members of the St
Luke’s community at Christ Church. The importance of this occasion is symbolised by the
lighting of candles for the various sections of our community and areas of our school life.
Both our Primary and Middle School Leaders also took their oaths of office in
similarly important services before their communities, the roles just as important to
their respective Schools. These young people will have the opportunity to develop
their leadership skills throughout 2010 and could well be the Senior Leaders in years
to come. However, leadership opportunities abound at St Luke’s; and students do
not have to hold a particular office to lead. As Henrik Ibsen once said, ‘A community
is like a ship: everyone ought to be prepared to take the helm.’ All students are
encouraged to take the opportunity to steer the ship, whatever that ship may be.
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Music
Concerts
Academic Colours 2009
Academic Achievements
Awarded
The Academic Assembly held on
16 February 2010 celebrated the
achievements of our Middle and
Senior School students with the
awarding of Colours obtained
through the academic results of
Semester 2, 2009. Year 12, 2009
received their Colours Awards
at the 2009 Speech Night.
As is the tradition at St Luke’s,
a past student was invited to
address the audience; and this
year Ayrial Mammino, Senior
and School Captain of 2007,
presented the Colours Awards.
Ayrial spoke of her experiences
at St Luke’s and at University
where she is studying Veterinary
Science. She spoke of the
importance of trying as many
things as possible and the need
to give all that you do your very
best, even if it is something that
you find difficult, it places you
well out of your comfort zone
or even something you fear.
True success can only come
from giving the things that you
do your very best, regardless
of the expected outcome.
Ayrial’s many experiences
about which she spoke certainly
resonated with the Middle and
Senior School audience as
they all listened intently to one
of their peers. Each of these
experiences always centred on
how important it is to embrace
each opportunity with an open
mind and a readiness to learn. It
is only through this approach will
you reap the rewards and benefits
that each experience can offer.
FULL COLOURS
Year 7
Anitah Kumar
Claudia Marcus
Adam Murchie
Jacinta Phillips
Grace Robinson
Craig Wittmer
Year 8
Jonathon Alpitsis
Jacqueline Greiner
Year 9
Amity Brand
Christopher McRae
Marielle Ong
Radha Shukla
Christina Wittmer
Year 10
Michelle Braddon
Demetre Marin
Smarika Neupane
Johannah Walker
Margarita Weekes
Year 11
Kerrod Uebel
Year 12
Melanie Hills
Amelia Holz
Michelle Ong
HALF COLOURS
Year 7
Jillian Gelsomino
Arlo Leckie
Talea Loeskow
Kyle Rethamel
Michael Roselt
Year 8
Grace Attenborough
Emily Auer
Jacinta Bonney
Marzel Conradie
Adam Gelsomino
Year 9
Devika Ale
Rachel Braddon
Teagan Deer
Emily Hill
Emily McWhirter-
Peddlesden
Year 10
Scott Jarman
Alice Robinson
Year 11
Georgia Corpe
Alexandra Hansen
Gemma Keliher
Matthew Leacy
Alexander McRae
Vincent Nydam
Stephanie Smith
Sherri Smyth
Brandon Wake
Year 12
Jessica Barnes
Amy Clements
Kelsey Jensen
Sophia Marles
Tara Thomas
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Genesis: the coming into being of something; the
origin, the initial stage of a developmental process.
So it was for most of the Middle School students
this year as they began the next stage of their
educational journey with their first day in either Year
7 or 8. The day was spent getting to know many
new people, learning what it is to be a St Luke’s
student and understanding the ‘St Luke’s way’.
Being dressed in their school sports uniform allowed
Mr Johnstone to lead these students through
a series of fun serendipity activities where new
friendships would be formed and discoveries about
each other could be made in an open way. Students
also set their goals for the year, and they would
revisit these at the end of the year on Exodus Day.
The Genesis Day provides the staff an opportunity
to settle these young people into Middle schooling
quickly, and the students always enjoy the activities
and they find a sense of achievement in the outcomes.
Duke of Edinburgh Awards
The opportunities for the young people to improve themselves
in many ways are numerous at St Luke’s. Each year a growing
number of our students is involved in the Duke of Edinburgh
Awards scheme. There are four levels of awards available
ranging from the Bridge Award for those not yet old enough to
start their Bronze Award through to the prestigious Gold Award
only achieved by the very few.
Students choose an activity from each of the areas of service,
skills, recreation and expedition and complete them over a set
period of time along with a diary to log their Duke of Edinburgh
journey. In addition, those attempting the Gold Award also
complete a residential project.
At a recent School Assembly, Senator John Hogg presented the
following students with their respective awards.
Bridge:
Jessica Joiner
Luke Chivers
Ted Millett
Christopher McRae
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Bronze:
Joshua Furby
Michelle Braddon
Liam Tacon
Johannah Walker
Daniel Smith
Connell Crozier (Pending)
Two Senior students from 2009, Bridget Argent and Robert
McRae, achieved their Gold Award prior to completing Year 12.
They are both to be commended for this great achievement.
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Hayden Hopkins on top of
the world!
I recently went on a three-week journey of a
lifetime to Tanzania in Africa. The gruelling 22
hour trip from Australia to Africa ended with a
greeting by a tribe of dancing and singing Masai.
This was our first glimpse into the culture of Africa.
After the spectacular introduction from the
Masai we set off to the Kilimanjaro Children
Orphanage. The children at the Orphanage
had so little, but never complained about
their position in life. All their clothes had been
handed down or donated. It just goes to show
that even at the toughest of times, rather than weeping at the past these children somehow find the
inner strength to fight on, work hard at school and strive to achieve the dream job that they desire.
The next day was spent teaching in the Mandela Primary School in the Springlands. From here
we started on the six-day trek to the top of Kilimanjaro. All 42 of us went through the gate proud
as could be, but we had no idea what we would go through - heavy, unpredictable rainfall; loss of
oxygen; bad hygiene (six days without a shower!); freezing cold temperatures; blistering feet;
freezing strong winds; and steep, loose, slippery, icy, rocky and muddy terrain with one big blizzard!
After only a few hours of climbing the air became so thin that the only way to acquire
enough air was to breathe in as much as possible and breathe out fast enough
so you can breathe in more oxygen. After a while you get yourself into a pattern.
After a further four days and nearing the summit I sat and watched
11 people start to make their way up to the very top of the mountain.
I was totally out of energy, barely being able to sit up. As they
started to disappear into a white sheet of snow, I thought to myself
“I didn’t come this far to quit!” After four days of pushing my body
to the absolute maximum, I was not going to let an opportunity
like this slip away from me. If I could do this, anything is possible!
So, after 8 hours, 24 of 42 that started made it to the summit.
I strongly advise any student to get involved with the
association that made the trip such a life changing experience.
The organisation is called yLead. yLead will make sure that
you leave school knowing that you can make a difference.
INTERACT CLUB
The Interact Club in 2010 has continued to provide an
opportunity for students to serve at school and in the
broader community. It is very pleasing to see so many
committed students remain members of the club and
for others who have recently joined the club. At a
meeting early in the year, the board members for 2010
were elected. There were many quality nominations,
but through a rigid voting process the following board
members were elected into the available positions.
The Interact Club Board members this year are:
President – Gemma Keliher; Vice- President -
Kathryn Bonanno; Treasurer – Brooke Pateman;
Secretary – Emily Innes; Club Service Director –
Tahlea Anderson; International Service Director –
Brandon Wake; and Community Service Director –
Jessica Alchin. These students undertook an induction
on Assembly and will wear their badge with pride.
The members of the club are always working on a
number of projects. They were very heavily involved
with the Cancer Council Queensland’s Relay for Life.
The Interact Club entered eight teams this year and
the members were able to raise a significant amount
of money to assist with this very worthy cause.

Ash Wednesday
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the Season
of Lent. It is a season of penance, reflection, and
fasting which prepares us for Christ's Resurrection on
Easter Sunday, through which we attain redemption.
Following the example of the Ninevites, who did
penance in sackcloth and ashes, our foreheads are
marked with ashes to humble our hearts and remind
us that life passes away on Earth. We remember this
when we are told "Remember, man is dust, and unto
dust you shall return." Ashes are a symbol of penance
made sacramental by the blessing of the Church, and
they help us develop a spirit of humility and sacrifice.
The distribution of ashes comes from a ceremony of
ages past. Christians who had committed grave faults
performed public penance. On Ash Wednesday, the
Bishop blessed the hair shirts which they were to wear
during the forty days of penance, and sprinkled over
them ashes made from the palms from the previous
year. Then, while the faithful recited the Seven
Penitential Psalms, the penitents were turned out
of the church because of their sins -- just as Adam,
the first man, was turned out of Paradise because
of his disobedience. The penitents did not enter the
church again until Maundy Thursday after having
won reconciliation by the toil of forty days' penance
and sacramental absolution. Later, all Christians,
whether public or secret penitents, came to receive
ashes out of devotion. In earlier times, the distribution
of ashes was followed by a penitential procession.
So the tradition is observed in our School on Ash
Wednesday, where most of our young people
chose to receive the sign of the cross on their
foreheads or a blessing from Father Andrew.
Covenant Players Close
the Term
It is traditional that the last
Worship service of the term
involves the whole school
community. Term 1’s Service
always carries that important
message of Easter and
the significance it plays in
all of our lives. However,
this year the end of Term
1 Worship held a special
treat for all who attended.
The Covenant Players is a worldwide
interdenominational Drama
Ministry group that uses drama as a
communications resource for the Church.
Their aim is to use the powerful medium
of drama to communicate the love of
God and the Good News of Jesus Christ.
Three Covenant Players performed
three very dramatic pieces for the School
community covering content pertinent to
the Easter message. They used very
limited props; however, the message was
powerfully delivered through their highly
professional performances and surely
left our young people thinking deeply
about the significance of the Easter story.
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BDSSS Swimming Carnival
1 March 2010 - Age Champions
Under 13 Female Champion
Emily Gray
Under 13 Male Champion
Kyle Rathamel
Under 15 Female Champion
Jaimie McDuff
Under 15 Male Champion
Jeremy Rathamel
Under 16 Female Champion
Jordan-Ann Lammi
Under 16 Male Champion
Ammon Lammi
Under 18 Female Champion
Storm Galloway
Under 18 Male Champion
Andrew Haimes
YEARS 3 - 5
Champion House -
Morris
8 Yrs Female - Charlotte Dossetto 8 Yrs Male - Rylee Johnson
9 Yrs Female - Julia Baren 9 Yrs Male - Marc Stofberg
10 Yrs Female - Sabina Murchie 10 Yrs Male - Lachlan Phillips
SWI

MMING
2010
YEARS 6 - 12
Champion House -
Browning
11 Yrs Female - Rebecca Greiner 11 Yrs Male - Charles Cox 12 Yrs Female - Ella Geddes 12 Yrs Male - Ryan Caville 13 Yrs Female - Emily Gray
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13 Yrs Male - Kyle Rethamel 14 Yrs Female - Kelsey Galloway 14 Yrs Male - Toby Sheppard 15 Yrs Female - Jaimie McDuff 15 Yrs Male - Jeremy Rethamel
16 Yrs Female - Jordan-Ann Lammi U15 Yrs Male - Ammon Lammi Open Female - Storm Galloway Open Male - Andrew Haimes
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ELC Capers
2010 has brought many changes to the
ELC. A new classroom, new staff and
new students! We have had a great
time getting to know each other! With
the addition of a new kindergarten
classroom we now offer two Prepreparatory
classes.
The Kindergarten welcomed our newest
additions to St Luke’s with the program in
Term 1 focusing on settling the children
into their new environment as they got to
know their teachers and classmates.
With Term 1 being very wet due to what
seemed like endless rain, cabin fever did
set in several times, so we had to get
creative and use up some of our energy
inside with lots of music and movement.
Every chance we got, we went outside for
a much needed run! We became good at weather watching
and the children were quick to point out when the rain had
stopped!
Our After School Care team has grown to cater for the
increased number of children, and the ladies have shown
great enthusiasm and commitment to providing a program that
children of all ages can enjoy.
We have had a great start to the year, and we look forward
to watching our children continue to grow and develop during
their time with us at the ELC!
Year 1 Has Nursery Rhyme Fun
On the last day of Term 1, Year 1 swapped their
school uniforms to enter the magical world of
nursery rhymes. Mary brought along her little
lamb, mice ran up clocks, Jack and Jill fetched pails
of water and many other marvellous characters
shared the day with their friends and families.
A slight shower of rain did little to dampen the
spirits, and before long everyone was able to
venture outside into the sunshine to participate
in activities such as egg and spoon races, bucket
filling competitions and special horse races.
Nursery rhymes continue to be a part of
childhood. They help teach children awareness
of language, teach musical knowledge,
help with memory, but most of all they are
fun and that is exactly what Year 1 did with
them on Nursery Rhyme Day - they had fun!

S h a v e d f o r a C u r e !
Leukaemias are cancers that affect the blood and
bone marrow. All leukaemias start in the bone
marrow where developing blood cells, usually
developing white cells, undergo a malignant
change. They multiply in an uncontrolled way
and crowd the marrow, affecting its ability to
make normal blood cells. Increasing numbers of
abnormal cells, called blast cells or leukaemic
blasts eventually spill out of the bone marrow
and travel around the body in the bloodstream.
Leukaemia is the most common form of cancer
affecting children with around 600 to 700 children
under the age of 15 diagnosed with cancer in
Australia each year. It is only through research that
we can hope to find a cure to this and other cancers.
Organisations like the Leukaemia Foundation are
not only involved in funding research, they provide
other valuable services in the areas of emotional
support and counselling, educational support
programs, information, accommodation, transport,
practical assistance and clinical trial information.
All of these services are invaluable for those
suffering from the disease and for their loved ones.
Each year Noble House supports the Leukaemia
Foundation by running ‘Shave for a Cure’ and this
year was no different. Many students chose to
have their hair coloured, others to have their hair
shaved very short, and Mr Toorenburg even chose
to have his moustache shaved off! Almost $2000
was raised for this most worthwhile foundation.
Student vs Teachers
Football
It appears that nothing excites the
students more than a chance to
compete (and I suspect the chance to
beat) the teachers in a ‘friendly’ game of
anything. Towards the end of Term 1 the
Middle School students challenged the
teachers to a game of football (soccer for
those of us that are somewhat older) one
lunch hour and the challenge was taken up.
Mr Robinson assembled his team
comprising the talented and well some
maybe not so talented teachers to take
on the football might of the Middle School.
The showdown was set and an enthralling
match unfolded. The teachers may have been older, but they were also
stronger and were able to keep their younger opponents in their half
for a considerable amount of time throughout the match. The teachers
ran out victorious, but all importantly a great time was had by all.
This spurred the Senior students on and they quickly sent out a further
challenge for the following week. With
teams assembled and the help of the
Under 19 Bundaberg Spirit goalkeeper
guarding the teachers’ net, the game got
underway. Spirited play for our Seniors
was certainly the order of the day; but
this proved to be ineffective against
the teachers’ attacking game, and the
teachers were again victorious. However,
the real winners were school spirit and
relationship development.
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Shakespeare Comes
to Life
‘But soft, what light through yonder window breaks? 
It is the east, and Juliet
is the sun?’ Or is it the light from the Year 6 Shakespearian players as they
performed so brightly? Those who attended either of the Year 6 theatre
restaurant evenings will attest that it was the latter.
The performances of Year 6 students as they take on the characters from both
Macbeth and Romeo and Juliet were just outstanding. Both classes performed
selected scenes from the plays with Mr Cathcart narrating to fill in the gaps for
the audience. Mr Farthing headed up the backstage production, and when the
talents of the staff and students came together the outcome was nothing short
of fantastic.
To add to the evening, the audience was treated to a twocourse
meal served by the non-performing class. The two
nights were a smashing success, and it is no wonder that
the Year 5 students are already keen for their opportunity to
perform for family and friends next year.
Lions
Youth of the Year
Quest
Stephanie Smith and Charlotte Kelly
represented St Luke’s Anglican School
at the Club Judging of the Lions Youth
of the Year Quest at a recent Hinkler
Lions meeting. Competing against
four other students, the girls were
required to speak for two minutes on
each of two impromptu topics as well
as make a speech of five minutes
on individually chosen topics. All
contestants performed very well.
The overall results for the evening
were based upon the speaking
section, an interview and overall
school and community involvement.
Charlotte Kelly was announced the
winner and she proceeded to zone
judging on 6 March where she competed against six other Year 12
students from Bundaberg and District. Congratulations must go to
both students who entered this contest, but in particular to Charlotte.
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Old Saints
Recognised
St Luke’s may be a young school when compared to
most, but already it has built up an enviable reputation
in many areas, particularly in the performing arts.
In February, five of the seven recipients of the Carl
and Ruth Neilson Bursaries went to past students of
St Luke’s. Nick Evan and Alex Morris, both Seniors
2005, clarinettists and have played with the Australian
Youth Orchestra. They are completing studies at the
Queensland Conservatorium.
Luke Aaron, Senior 2007, continues to play the
trombone even though he is undertaking studies in Engineering at University of
Queensland. Luke played with Brisbane Brass in 2009 where he was nominated
as an upcoming trombone star.
The youngest Old Saint to receive a bursary was Amy Clements, Senior 2009. Amy
has headed south as she has won a place at the
prestigious Melbourne University Conservatorium
to study Flute in 2010. Amy also received one of
four scholarships to travel to Seattle in the USA
in November 2009 to participate in the Pacific
Ensemble Honours Program. Amy was selected
as Principal Flautist for this international band.
Ashley Carter, who left St Luke’s in 2004 at the end
of his Year 10 studies, is also in his final year at the
Queensland Conservatorium and was a recipient
of a bursary.
In total, these young people received $22 000 to
help them towards achieving their dreams. We all
wish them well.
February 2010
The Wide Bay region was well
represented at the University
of the Sunshine Coast’s
recent Undergraduate
Scholarships Presentation
Ceremony.
Seven students from schools
at Maryborough, Hervey
Bay and Bundaberg were
among the 55 scholarship
recipients at the ceremony
on Monday 15 February.
The scholarships – which range in value from $3,500 to
$12,000 – are designed to recognise, reward and encourage
high academic achievement among first-year students at
USC.
Three students who graduated from high schools in
Bundaberg all received $6,000 Vice-Chancellor’s Merit
Scholarships with Old Saint Tara Thomas being a worthy
recipient. Congratulations Tara!
Amy Reaches for the Stars
Not only was Amy successful in receiving a Neilson Bursary,
she has just been selected as one of the 13 grant recipients
from the Layne Beachley Aim for the Stars Foundation.
The Foundation was set up by seven-times World Surfing
Champion, Layne Beachley, to inspire and motivate young
women across Australia to “Dare to dream, pursue their
passion and aspire to achieve”. Encompassing academic,
sport, cultural and community pursuits, Aim for the Stars offers
ambitious and dedicated females an opportunity to receive
moral and financial support to help them achieve their goals.
Amy certainly meets these characteristics, and we congratulate
her on receiving such recognition though this Foundation.
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Rock Pop Mime Brings it On!
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Each year students from the Middle
and Senior Schools at St Luke’s
compete in friendly inter-house
competition known as Rock Pop Mime.
Each School House group prepares
a 5 to 10 minute dance and mime
production based around a theme
similar to a rock eisteddfod item, and
this year the theme was ‘Bring it on!’
In general, costumes are confined
to House shirts with basic props and
limited costumes added for effect. As
always, there is no winning House
as all who choose to participate are
winners by simply being involved.
This year’s event coincided with the
Principal’s Welcome Barbeque, so the
young people had a larger than usual
audience.
Energy and passion for their Houses
are the main ingredients that all who
participated brought to the evening,
and everyone certainly had a great
time. I am sure they will be back to
dazzle us in 2011.
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