from the principal - St Luke's Anglican School

A fashion parade modelled by our beautiful Senior girls (and assisted
by our Senior boys) and regular raffl e draws offering a host of great
prizes kept the crowd entertained throughout the afternoon.
The Senior Class of 2004 hosted a fabulous Ladies Afternoon Tea,
raising funds for the Queensland Cancer Fund and the Seniors’ gift
to the school - a barbecue area at the
eastern end of the Gavegan. Guest
speaker, Ms Shaz Day, moved
the crowd of over 200
ladies, with her address
on the importance of early
detection, and impressed
us all with her courage
and tenacity.
ALSO IN THIS ISSUE...
• Science Skills
• Festival of Music
• Nestle Write Around
Australia Winner
• Speech Night
• Duke of Edinburgh’s
Awards
• State Athletics Champions
• Seniors Farewell
Jana Rohen, Mrs Robyn Deer
and Megan Brock.
Students from St Luke’s demonstrated their Science skills when they
participated in the Australasian Schools Science Competition. The
competition attracted over 410 000 students from across Australia,
New Zealand and the Pacifi c region, and saw Jana Rohen, Alison
Crowther and Megan Brock receive Distinction Awards. The
Australasian Schools Science Competition is an excellent independent
assessment of the Science skills that students need in education, the
wider community and the workplace of the future.
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FROM THE PRINCIPAL
. . . excellent opportunities for the school community to draw
together to celebrate the achievements of our students.
Term 4 in any school is a very busy time of year. The Cultural Celebration
Evening, Sports Dinner, Middle and Senior Schools’ Speech Night, Primary
Celebration Evening, Senior Formal, Year 12 students’ last day and Primary
School Christmas Party provide excellent opportunities for the school
community to draw together to celebrate the achievements of our students.
Term 4 is also an important time for students as they complete their academic
endeavours for the year as well as take the opportunity to participate in a
range of curricular and co-curricular opportunities such as the Australian
Festival of Music, Hospitality trips and Work Experience.
St Luke’s is without doubt a very active school. Reflecting back upon 2004
there is much to acknowledge. 2004 has once again been a very successful
year. This edition of Review highlights the more public side of a St Luke’s
education. Happy reading!
STEVE CROFT - PRINCIPAL
The Festival of Music is open to schools and community groups from all around the Southern
Hemisphere, and this year saw over 30000 participants in this prestigious competition. St
Luke’s placed entries in 5 sections, and produced the best results in the 8 years that our
school has entered this competition.
Senior Concert Band (Year 7 – 12), with Conductor Mr Robert Rotar, competed in B Grade
Concert Band section, and won their heat, qualifying with a High Distinction for the Final.
Middle School Orchestra and Senior Orchestra (Year 8 – 12) competed in the A Grade
Orchestra section.
Middle School Orchestra ( 50 Year 4 – Year 9 students) was awarded a Distinction and
the adjudicators were most impressed by their performance, commenting that if there had
been a B Grade Orchestra competition they would have achieved well. The Conductor was
Mr Peter Rickert.
Senior Orchestra was awarded 2 nd place against Brisbane State High School. The Conductor
was Mr Robert Rotar
Senior String Orchestra (Year 8 – 12) competed in the B Grade String section, and was
awarded a High Distinction and 4 th place. The Conductor was Mr Peter Rickert.
Junior Concert Band (Year 4 – 7) competed in the C Grade Concert Band section, placing
2nd in their heat. They were awarded a High Distinction, making them eligible for the Final.
Playing superbly in the Final, they were awarded 2nd place and won the trophy for the best
Woodwind section. The winning group in this section was an A Grade Military Band from
Singapore. The Conductor was Mr Robert Rotar.
MEMBERS
OF THE JUNIOR
CONCERT BAND
ARE PICTURED LEFT:
Megan Brock,
Jake Thomas,
Benjamin Brock,
Robert McRae,
Lydia Jacobson.
A love of writing prompted Year 7 student,
Sophia Marles to enter the ‘Nestle Write
Around Australia’ competition. Her
obvious talent for writing resulted in
her being awarded the title of Regional
Winner in the nationwide competition for
students in Years 6 and 7. Sophia then
progressed through to the next stage of
the competition, as a State Finalist.
Sophia won books to the value of $500 for
herself, with additional books, also to the
value of $500, donated to St Luke’s Library.
20 State Finalists from across Queensland
also attended a Writing School with
acclaimed author, Nettee Hilton, where
the young writers were encouraged and
assisted in improving their skills.

The classroom theme for Term 4 was ‘Conservation’
and we decided to help to save trees by creating
beautiful stationery from recycled used offi ce
paper. We sold our fi nished paper for $2 per
pack, with all proceeds used to ‘adopt’ a leafy
sea dragon through the World Wildlife Fund’s
“Sponsor an Endangered Animal Program”.
Special thanks to all who supported this initiative.
The response was overwhelming with demand
outstripping supply!
Senior Technology
Studies students have
once again produced
some intricately
worked articles for
their fi nal assessment
pieces.
Mr Bob McCulloch’s
many hours of
nurturing have
encouraged the
students to create
a range of beautiful
pieces that will last for
many years to come.
TOP PHOTO
Matthew Colborne puts
the fi nishing touches to
his entertainment unit.
BOTTOM PHOTO
Nicholas Johnson’s
many hours of hard
work resulted in this
beautiful display
cabinet.
St Luke’s Open Netball players recently took
part in the Annual Make-A-Wish Charity
Day at the Bundaberg Indoor Sports Centre.
Thirty-four teams competed throughout the
day and raised a total of $1756. The St Luke’s
girls competed against Willfix; a team of
parents and teachers from the school. In a
hard fought match the scores were even at
half time before the heat took its toll, leaving
Willfix the eventual victors 33 to 26.
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St Luke’s Solar Racing Team brought home a number of
International titles from the World Championships in Perth
in December, and earned the prestigious title of top Solar
Racing School in the country.
“Lady Bug” won the Intermediate Boat Challenge (13 to 15 year
olds) built by Megan Brock, Ryan Chandler and Chelsea Dobbs.
TOP RIGHT:
In the Solar Cars,
“Big Coight”, built
by Timothy Fichera,
Rowan Kerr and Megan
Brock, placed 2nd in
the world competition.
It raced very well
through-out, but was
narrowly defeated in
the Grand Final.
BOTTOM RIGHT:
“Mr Boat” constructed
by Robert McRae and
Richard Colborne
placed 3rd in the
Junior Boat Division
(12 years and under)
and “Floaties” raced
by Timothy Fichera and
Rowan Kerr placed 5th
in the Senior Boats.
“Lucky” raced by Matt
Saunders and Colin
Crowther, placed 6th in
this division.
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Primary students
spread a little
Christmas Cheer
to the residents
of Meilene Village
when they assembled
and donated “Christmas Boxes” filled
with goodies. Year 1 teacher Mrs Susan
Wilson said “Christmas is a time for
giving and to think of those who may
need some Christmas Cheer”. The
students were very enthusiastic about
wrapping and giving their gifts.
Cycling dynamo, Blake Stam performed ahead of
his personal best at the National Championships
for Down Hill Cycling, in Cairns. Although aged
14 years, Blake competed in the Under 17
division, and finished in 2nd place to be ranked
Number 2 in Australia.
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The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award program at St Luke’s continues to
grow, both in numbers and in the levels of achievement, attempted
by students. This year several different expeditions occurred both on
land and on water.
The peaks around the local area were again visited with groups
walking on Mt Woowoonga and at Coongarra Rock. These groups
encountered varying conditions including a very steep descent from
the south western side of Mt Woowoonga through thick vine scrub
which proved very challenging.
An expedition was also conducted on the Mary River with Jana Rohen
utilising this opportunity to complete her Silver Badge. This expedition
encountered a variety of wildlife including platypus, snakes and a very
distressed steer.
Whilst the expeditions are an exciting component of the scheme,
there are services, physical recreation and skills components as well.
The scheme is available for students from 14 years of age and fits in
very well with other co-curricular activities.
Students interested in participating in the
Duke of Edinburgh’s Award program in 2005
should see Mr Deer.
Pictured is Rebecca Garrad who completed
her Bronze Award, Program Co-ordinator Mr
Russell Deer, and Jana Rohen who became
the first St Luke’s student to reach the
accreditation of the Silver Badge.

BRENDAN LOGUE
2004 was a huge year for Brendan Logue. In addition to completing his
Year 12 studies and participating fully in the co-curricular life of St Luke’s,
Brendan found time to further his Cricket aspirations as Captain of the
Queensland Country Under 19 Cricket team. Brendan was also a pivotal
player for Queensland Schoolboys Under 19 Cricket in their match against
New South Wales on the Gold Coast, which resulted in his acceptance to
the Queensland Academy of Sport Regional Program.
2005 will see Brendan studying Business Management at Central Queensland
University in Bundaberg, and working for Queensland Sport and Recreation
touring schools across the State to encourage children to participate in
sport, and promote the importance of pursuing an active lifestyle.
Nicholas Sward achieved his dream of National representation, when he
was chosen in the National Under
18 Men’s Touch Football Team. Mr
Peter Robinson said “Nicholas is
an outstanding Touch player who
possesses lightning speed,
agility and the ability to
take the ball to the line
and find gaps. His
defence is rock solid
and he has gained
valuable experience
playing at Open
Men’s representative
level and was one of
Queensland’s best
players when they won
the Under 18 National
Championships in Coffs
Harbour in September.
PRIMARY FEMALE
SPORTS STAR
Jenae McIntosh
MIDDLE SCHOOL
PRIMARY SPORTS STAR
Kimberley Penny
SECONDARY FEMALE
SPORTS STAR
Emily Goddard
Photo - Palace Photographers
WINNER OF THE
WALKER SHIELD
Stephan Nel
PRIMARY MALE
SPORTS STAR WINNER
Marshal Gagen and
Nicholas Sward
SECONDARY MALE
SPORTS STAR AND THE
ANFIN REPRESENTATIVE
PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Nicholas Sward
Photo - Palace Photographers
The large crowd
who gathered to
attend the annual
Sports Dinner was
entertained and
inspired by retired
Olympic swimmer,
Duncan Armstrong.
Photo - Palace Photographers
Year 10 student, Michael Gordon and School Captain, Stephan Nel
improved on their personal best performances, to win medals in the
State Athletics Championships, held in Brisbane in October 2004.
LEFT: With a 1st place win in the Open Discus, and 2nd placing in the
Open Shot Put, Stephan competed at the National Championships,
and then represented Australia at the Oceanic Games in Townsville
in December.
RIGHT: Michael was placed 1st in the Under 15 Triple Jump and
3rd in the Under 15 Long Jump to secure a place in the State team.
Competing at the National Championships in December 2004, Michael
set a new personal best to place 4th.
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TOP RIGHT: The Seniors were farewelled in the traditional manner as the whole school formed a Guard of
Honour to individually wish them well as they completed their journey as students of St Luke’s.
BOTTOM RIGHT: 2004 School Captains Stephan Nel and Elri Nieuwenhuizen pass the flame to the new
School Captains, Nicholas Evans and Trudy Sinnamon.
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The Senior Class of 2004 dazzled the school community, who joined with them to
celebrate the occasion of their Senior Formal. Commencing with the traditional
Service at Christ Church, our students made their way to the Brothers Club to
begin an unforgettable evening of fun, friendship and dancing.
1. BACK ROW: Nicholas Sward, Stephan Nel, Colin Crowther, Brendan Smith, Carl
Nielson, Ryan Hood, Jakob Booth, Nicholas Johnson, Jake Massee.
FRONT ROW: Gina Curino, Philippa Turner, Amanda Brown, Jennifer Corpe, Sarah
Chapman, Elri Nieuwenhuizen.
2. Sally Greer, Sarah Standen and Amanda Brown.
3. BACK ROW: Ryan Hood, Jakob Booth, Guy Handbury, Rolly Plant.
FRONT ROW: Stephen Nel, Carl Nielson, Timothy West, Jake Massee, Nicholas Sward.
4. Beth Timmins and Brendan Logue.
5. Sally Greer, Jake Massee and Rolly Plant.
6. Mark Greiner and Gina Curino, Nicholas Sward and Kate Sunners.
7. Kate Sunners and Danae Robinson
8. Ryan Hood and Sarah Edwards
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