Mount St Bernard College eNewsletter

Principal

Dear College Community,

It gives me great pleasure to announce the appointment of Ms Janet Wigan as Assistant Principal - Mission (Fixed Term), commencing Term 4.

Janet has been instrumental in the ongoing development of the RE Curriculum at the college, as well as an integral part of the college Liturgy Committee.

We congratulate Janet on her appointment and look forward to welcoming her into this role next term.

Matt Brauer - Principal

Message from Ian Davis - Acting Executive Director - Catholic Education - Diocese of Cairns

Farewell Bishop James

This week marks a major milestone in the history of the Catholic Church in Cairns, with the retirement of our long-serving Bishop, James Foley.

Bishop James has been a dedicated servant of the Catholic community in Far North Queensland for 30 years and has always shown a great interest in our schools. His commitment to the young people of the diocese - and to both their education and spiritual formation - has always been clearly evident. He has been a welcome and thoughtful presence in our schools since his ordination as our Bishop in 1992. Much has happened and changed since then, but Bishop James has been a constant source of wisdom and encouragement to us. We will miss him.

After his final Mass last Sunday evening, Bishop James was congratulated and thanked for all he has done, and he ceremonially laid his crozier on the altar of St Monica's Cathedral, signifying the end of his formal role as our shepherd.

Our Catholic Education community sincerely thanks Bishop James for his guidance and stewardship over three decades, and we pray that he has a happy and healthy retirement.

The Vicar for Education and Parish Priest of Innisfail, Fr Kerry Crowley, has been named by Pope Francis to be the Administrator of the Diocese until a new Bishop is selected.

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Deputy Principal Residential

Cyber Safety - https://www.esafety.gov.au/young-people

The Australian Government esafety commission has a has a dedicated section for our young people to keep safe online. One section is on Being an Upstander.

Be an upstander - An upstander is someone who chooses to support the person being bullied and takes action. If you feel safe and comfortable to do so, there are different ways to be an upstander.

What is an upstander?

If you see something that is not OK, like bullying behaviour online, you have a choice: support the person who is being bullied, or sit back and do nothing.

Not doing anything, and choosing to keep scrolling can feel like the easier option. Some people may feel they don't have the courage to step in, or are concerned that they’ll be attacked for speaking up. But there are different ways to support someone being bullied, and help them feel less isolated, while keeping yourself safe. Deciding to take action to support others is called being an upstander.

For more information on how to be an Upstander follow the link

https://www.esafety.gov.au/young-people/be-an-upstander

Scott Whitters - Deputy Principal Residential

Deputy Principal Curriculum & Admin

Week 8 was a busy week for thirty three students who participated in the Gateway to Industry (hospitality) program (GIP). Over three days students learnt the coffee industry standards and protocols for coffee treatment and preparation to prepare the best cup of coffee possible. MSB staff and teachers tested many cups of coffee to assist with quality assurance processes. At the end of the program students have completed 3 modules that are part of Tourism and Hospitality studies: “Prepare & Serve Espresso Coffee (SITHFAB005)”, “Use of hygienic practices for food safety (SITXFSA001)” and “Responsible Service of Alcohol (SITSS00055)”, providing them with employment opportunities now and into the future.

The event culminated in the trainers and the students involved creating a culinary indigenous morning tea for the entire College. Congratulations to all staff and students involved.

The end of the year is fast approaching for all students, none more-so than our Year 12 students who are coming to the end of their secondary education journey at MSB. The 2022 external assessment dates have been set by the QCAA (Qld Curriculum & Assessment Authority). MSB supports students by providing scheduled revision times for General and General (Extension) subjects prior to the date of the exam. This external assessment timetable and the revision schedule has been shared in the school calendar for your reference.

We wish all students well as they sit their final high school exams.

Kieran Ryan - Deputy Principal - Admin & Curriculum

Gateway Program 2022

Gossip and Yarn Carrying

People love a story! We create them, we listen to them and we sometimes share them.

Stories can be entertaining, educational… and sometimes they can be destructive of others.

Members of the Wellbeing Team have been putting time and effort into stories that have caused anger and hurt amongst several members of our student community. Someone starts a rumour and it grows until it has a life of its own. Then other friends or family get involved. Or it may have a kernel of truth to it, but by the time it has been shared across groups and Social Media, all truth has been distorted.

Carrying yarns or gossip doesn’t do anyone any good. Some do it to exert some power and control; usually reputations and friendships are damaged and restorative conversations are needed.

It is best to keep out of others business and only say things that are kind. It’s really that simple.

Sharon Boyd - Assistant Principal Wellbeing

MSB Naidoc Program

We look forward to seeing you next Thursday 8th September at 9am.

Below is the program for the day.

If there are any changes to your travel arrangements from Cairns please call Hillary O'Brien asap so we can notify the bus drivers.

PH: 40 961 485

2022 MSB NAIDOC PROGRAM Staff

2022 Design Tracks: Creative Pathways

2022 Design Tracks: Creative Pathways Program CAIRNS

Regional and Remote | 2-day Residential Camp

This program is a Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA)

Design Tracks Program hosted by QAGOMA Learning and Department of Education.

Design Tracks Students, Tayiesha Warria, Tamika Neade, Sinevah Mari and Tae Dempsey. Yarrabah Art Centre on Monday and off to NorthSite Contemporary Arts Cairns Tuesday. QAGOMA Photo Credit. 

Energy Exhibition

This Friday we are excited for MSB art students Mahalia Jones, Tamika Neade, Tayiesha Warria and Sinevah Mari who have been selected to contribute their artwork to the 2022 Energy Exhibition at The Tanks in Cairns.

Open from Friday 2 Sept until Monday 3 October with the Official launch on Friday 9th Septemeber. This is a fabulous event and well worth a visit if you're in Cairns.

ENERGY Mahalia Tamika Tayiesha Sinevah

Herberton Magpies make the Grand Final

This weekend, Saturday 3rd September, the Under 16's play in the Grand Final at Wondecla Oval starting at 2.30pm.

Thanks coach, Callum Leslie, for all your efforts with the team.

MSB student, Limferd Lui has been nominated for the FNQRL Silver Medal Award as well for his efforts this season.

Good luck boys, we'll be cheering you all on.

Deborah Booth - Communications and Community Engagement Officer

Religion

Year 12s have been learning how to find deeper meaning in sacred stories by analysing them using the 3 Worlds of the Text. The world  behind  the text is  a window where we look back to the  past, to what the world was like for the people who first told these stories. The world  of  the text is  a picture. This picture shows us the story as it is and what it tells us through its literary features. The world in front of  the text is  a mirror. In this mirror we reflect on what this story could mean for us today and how we could respond to its message.

We have enjoyed listening to and learning from the different stories that have been presented.

Janet Wigan - Religion Teacher

During Term 3 students have been studying the importance of Sacred Stories and how they shape identity and ethics from the stance of world religions. We were treated with Aaliyah Nandy sharing a sacred story from her Country, which incorporates the mountains around Mossman. It was deeply moving to hear how the Sacred Story of Kuku Yalanji has shaped Aaliyah and her ancestors.

English & Humanities

In Week 7, a talented team of eight writers and artists took on the challenge of writing, illustrating and publishing a book in just twelve hours. Write a Book in a Day is an event that our most passionate writers and artists look forward to every year. It’s hard work but immensely satisfying when you read the finished book and see what you have achieved. This year, we had a very challenging set of parameters to include – a trapeze artist, a helicopter pilot and a day-care centre amongst others. The team skilfully managed to incorporate these into a powerful story of love and friendship set in an apocalyptic future. The team is continuing to raise sponsorship for the event as a fundraiser for the charity The Kids’ Cancer Project, which arranges for copies of the finished books to be donated to kids in hospitals. You can sponsor our team here. Thanks to all the teachers who allowed the students to miss a day of school so that they could take part.

Sarah Riber - Middle Leader English & Humanities

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Mathematics & Science

For Biology this term, 9 Science have been learning about how our body maintains Homeostasis and how the different body systems work together. During the term both classes were able to get into the lab almost every week to dissect a different organ and even got to look at what we call a ‘pluck’. The Pluck consisted of the tongue, throat, lungs, kidney, gallbladder, and heart. Students were fascinated to see the body systems together. Miss Angela was able to get us cows' hearts which were huge! Students have been enjoying a very hands-on term.

This year junior maths students have been working hard to improve their Numeracy and Maths skills by using a software called Mathspathway. Mathspathway allows students to work on what they are currently ready to learn and what will be accessible to them. In class 7B we have seen huge growth this year already, with some students levelling up twice already! Levelling up is equivalent to showing a years’ worth of growth. Students are able to participate in hands on activities, play to learn scenarios and differentiated questioning in order to improve their Maths skills.

Malcolm Fahey - Middle Leader Mathematics & Science

Junior Mathematics August 2022

This week in the Art Room we have Tanya Price visiting. She is a famous Indigenous Artist from Alice Springs in the Northern Territory. Students were fascinated watching Tanya paint. She is also working with our senior students to create a painting for Girls Boarding and a large scale NAIDOC painting. Miss Tray is continuing to teach all classes whilst Tanya works. We are very fortunate to have Tanya who is Caitlyn Price's mum working alongside our students. We are truly blessed :)

Daniel Wallwork (Wally) is a Gallery Artist, Aerosol Artist, Public Artist, Exhibition/event coordinator, Curator, Artsworker, Automotive Spray-painter and small business owner. Last week, Wally conducted a series of workshops with Year 7-12 Visual Art students. Year 11 & 12 Visual Arts in Practice and Visual Art students engaged in a unit of work that explored creating a mural, Art as Code and Art as Alternate. In 2022, the school recognised a need to inspire students in boys boarding through ‘positive affirmations and feel good images to provide students with a sense of pride and place’. The concepts followed through in topography, stencilling, visual imagery and symbolism to create meaning. Students developed designs (based on these themes). The designs were transferred onto aluminium boards that were cut into organic and circular shapes to follow the staircase around. Photos to come after the holidays.

Students experimented with a variety of materials, to understand proportions through marking up and scaling their designs onto different grounds (literacy and numeracy). Students learnt skills and techniques in painting that are transferable in different industries within the arts once leaving school. Wallwork's previous visits to MSB have demonstrated that he is instantly recognised by students for his inspirational murals at AFL House, Wujal Wujal, Malanda, Atherton, Yungaburra, Hopevale, Kowanyama, Wonga Beach, Tagai College, Trinity Beach and Woree Skate Park and more. Wally is valued within the communities. We noticed the high energy created by Wally’s visit inspired the natural talents of students. Doriah, Tayiesha, Caitlyn, Melinda and Aaliyah demonstrated such commitment to the 3-day project and should be commended for their efforts.

Wally Workshop 2022

Peninsula Track & Field

Last weekend a team of 22 talented students competed at the Peninsula Track & Field Carnival at Barlow Park in Cairns. Our students showed tremendous spirit and were rewarded with outstanding results. Special mention must go to Mayleen King who stopped during her 1500m race to help a fellow competitor who had fallen, commendable sportsmanship!

Two students have been selected to join the Peninsula Track & Field team to compete in Brisbane in mid-October – Melinda Obah & Quentin Shortjoe.

Peninsula Track & Field Trials 2022

Melinda Obah – 1st shot put, 2nd discus

Pensio Gela – 2nd shot put, 2nd javelin

Reem Sam – 2nd long jump, 2nd javelin

Jonomick Lui – 2nd shot put

Tineal Motlap – 3rd 800m

Aaliyah Nandy – 3rd long jump

Tayiesha Warria – 3rd 100m

Participants - Megan Trezise (triple jump), Griffin Banu (100m, 200m, 400m), Owen Waianga (100m), Naomi Tomsana-Sam (high jump, discus), Dekierim Schrieber (400m), Reem Sam (400m), Louish Mari (100m, 200m, 400m), Mayleen King (1500m), Roman Harry (discus, triple jump, high jump), Pensio Gela (100m, 200m, discus), Aaron Christie (shot put), Phillip Dau (100m), Tae Dempsey (shot put), Tony Harry (javelin), Jonomick Lui (100m), Limferd Lui (100m), Kavin Maitie (javelin), Tineal Motlap (1500m, triple jump), Aaliyah Nandy (100m, 200m), Milliana Whap (javelin)

Fowlers’ Group Marlin Coast Netball Carnival

Last Friday a team of Year 8/9 girls attended the Marlin Coast Netball Carnival in Cairns. Our girls found themselves in some tight competitions and their support of each other was inspiring to watch. The day was filled with fun, competitive spirit and lots of smiles. Well done girls, we are very proud of you.

Andrea Goetze - Middle Leader HPE

Marlin Coast Netball Carnival 2022

Year 9 Expedition

Year 9 Expedition

On Tuesday 16th of August, Grade 9 split up and set off to camp in the bush for the next three nights. On the first day, we walked for about 5km along a dirt road with our packs, carrying all the food we would need for the next four days. For lunch, we stopped at Davies Creek, splashed in the water, and ate wraps. While admiring a view of the falls, there was a dramatic moment as a stick of salami rolled off the cliff, everyone watching it fall into the river below. The campsite was amazing, with a beautiful view of the creek, rocks to climb on, flat ground to sleep on, and hundreds and HUNDREDS of bandicoots. We had to hang our food in the trees at night so that they wouldn’t eat it, and if you woke up in the middle of the night, you could hear tiny feet pattering around the campsite. The next day, we hiked up Kahlpahlim Rock, the highest mountain in the area. It was tough, but bearable, as we didn’t have to carry our packs, and the views from the top were worth it. Everyone collapsed into their sleeping bags when we got back, ready to stay another night at the same campsite. The third day was the toughest walk yet, as we would have to walk through the bush with our packs. Everyone was so burnt out and tired, as we had to walk further than we thought we would due to a mountain bike race happening the next day. We were grateful to be staying at a nice campsite the next night, with everyone sleeping on the undercover wooden platform, rather than under separate tarps. In the morning, we left our things at the day-use area at Emerald Creek Falls and spent the rest of the day swimming at the creek until the bus showed up. Expedition was an amazing experience, as it brought everyone closer together as friends, and challenged us to try our hardest to keep walking, even when we were hot and tired. Overall, all the girls had an awesome time, and no one regretted going on their first expedition.

By Meena Riber

Year 9 Expedition 2022

BLA CAREERS EXPO

What subjects should I be choosing for next year? Where do I see myself in 10 years? What field of work am I interested in? These were some of the questions posed by Year 10 and 11 students when they attended the BLA Careers Expo in Cairns on Thursday 25 August. Information stalls from training organisations, the armed forces, trades and universities provided students with many answers and gave them the opportunity to talk with people who work in these areas.

Adrian Baranyi - Middle Leader VET & Careers

BLA Careers Expo 2022

Sportsmanship

On Sunday 28th and Monday 29th August several students participated in Cairns at Peninsula Trials for Athletics. All students tried their hardest and were a pleasure to take away. One student stood out on Sunday. Whilst racing in the 1500m, another student fainted during her race. Mayleen King showed great sportsmanship and helped this young lady up and walked the remainder of the race with her to the finish line. It is so lovely to hear this type of sportsmanship from our students. Well done, Mayleen.

Manners go a long way

It is so beautiful when we hear students saying thank you and please without being asked to do so. But even better when a student is constantly thanking staff. Miss Amanda Relph has been praised for her manners and tidiness. Amanda always thanks the laundry staff for cleaning her clothes without fail, every single day, Amanda always has a clean and tidy room, and she is always the first up to do her chores in her pod.

Thank you, Amanda, for being a star boarder.

Sonya Frost - Residential Administration Officer

Junior Years 7 -9

Enrichment Program

This term a group of Year 8 students have been participating in the Enrichment Program. Our focus for this term has been the Great Pacific Garbage Patch and how our actions impact on the amount of plastic found in the ocean.

We have also started looking at the design process used to create solutions to problems. Our first task was to create prototypes of a design and test the design to see if it met the brief. This week will be looking at how to use surplus milk to create keychains! We have also created sustainable and innovative packaging to contain ice-cream. Students are very excited to test this design next week!

The end of the term is almost here! While everyone is excited for the holidays, it’s important to remember that we still have assessment to complete this term. Most classes have started their assessment tasks so it is important that students are attending all of their classes.

We have had fun playing ultimate disk the last two weeks, one game we had over 20 students participating which was fantastic to see! The next two weeks will be Volleyball in Main Hall.

Kieren Waugh - Middle Leader Junior Years 7 - 9

Senior Years 10 -12

In week 10 year 11 students will complete a full day first aid course to receive their first aid and CPR certification. The course will be held on Monday 12^th September. Emails have been send to students with their log on details as they need to do the online ‘homework’ prior to the day. This should take about ninety minutes in total.

Year 12 students were excited to attend the opening of the senior common room. It was a lovely event with catered lunch for students and staff. The common room is opened at break times and has a fridge, kettle and a microwave as well as comfortable seats to relax on. I have personally been extremely impressed with how clean and tidy students have been keeping the space. On Wednesday, year 12s were also gifted with a beautiful hamper from Mr Brauer filled with goodies. They were very grateful and happy to receive these gifts.

Nikki Symons - Middle Leader Senior Years 10 -12

Community News

Well Women’s Clinics

(These clinics are available to Medicare eligible clients)

Service includes Cervical Screening Tests (Pap Smears), Sexual Health Screening, Breast Awareness, also info on Contraception, Continence, Menopause, Lifestyle Issues, Bowel Health, Domestic Violence, etc.

All services are provided by a specially trained Women’s Health Nurse.

Atherton Health Centre Tuesday 27^th September Ph: 4091 0263

Malanda Health Centre Wednesday 28^th September Ph: 4096 5339

Millaa Millaa Health Centre Tuesday 5^th October Ph: 4097 2223

School Holidays

Upcoming Events

Term 3 - 2022

Fri 2 Sept - Student Free Day - QCAA

Tues 6 Sept - Swimming Carnival - New Date

Thurs 8 Sept - MSB NAIDOC Day 9am - 3pm

Mon 12 Sept - Year 11 Senior First Aid Certificate

Tues 13 Sept - Catholic Youth Earthcare Summit - Cairns

Thurs 15 Sept - Term 3 ends @ 3pm

Fri 16 Sept - Boarders Travel Day - School Holidays commence

Term 4 - 2022

Mon 3 Oct - Queen's Birthday Public Holiday Qld

Tues 4 Oct - Boarders Travel to School

Wed 5 Oct - All classes commence Term 4

Wed 12 - Thurs 13 Oct - Orientation Days - Year 6 2022 into Year 7 2023

MSB Messenger Friday 2nd September 2022