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Committee and Support Group Information
Arts Committee
President: Peggy Goodall
Main Nudgee staff contact: Sam Smith
Main purpose of group: Main Purpose to discuss and raise awareness of the Arts Program and how to fundraise
Usual meeting dates: Monthly on a Wednesday - please refer to the College's Google calendar
Contact us: artscommittee@nudgee.qld.edu.au
Basketball Support Group
President: Kirsten Wiskar
Main Nudgee staff contact: Pat McInerney
Main purpose of group: Support our basketball program through fundraising (BBQs, game-day support, Season launch support).
Usual meeting dates: One meeting in Term 1, Term 2 and Term 3
Boarders' Support Group
Chair: Rachael Stanford
Main Nudgee staff contact: Casey Brealy
Main purpose of group: Support the needs of our boarders through feedback, fundraising, and initiatives.
Main contact: Rachael Stanford
Usual meeting dates: One per Term
Contact us: boarding@nudgee.qld.edu.au
Chess Support Group
Coordinator: Martin Harmon
Main Nudgee staff contact: Martin Harmon, Chess Coaches, Robyn Bowley, and Sam Smith
Main purpose of group:
While cheering and clapping may not be allowed at GPS Chess and other competitions, it's just as important as any other activity that our chess boys know that they're supported. When they're concentrating in a difficult position, just looking up and seeing a smiling face can make a world of difference. Our group can keep parents informed about opportunities to watch and support at chess matches, both GPS and non-GPS. It can also let them take a more hands-on role in keeping the boys fed and their energy up for the gruelling intellectual battle they are undertaking.
Usual meeting dates: Volunteers can help feed the boys on Friday afternoons before our GPS matches in Term 3, approx. 4pm, and assist with our canteens during our Sunday competitions (one per term).
Contact us: Martin Harmon mharmon@nudgee.qld.edu.au
Cross Country Support Group
President: Anthony Deakin
Main Nudgee staff contact: Jaimee Trembearth
Committee members: Todd Cook, Brian Donovan, Chris Edwards, Brian Guthrie
Main purpose of group: Supporting our runners through fundraising (BBQs, Cross Country breakfasts).
Usual meeting dates: One meeting in Term 1 and another in Term 2.
Contact us: Anthony Deakin anthony.deakin@glasshouseconsulting.com.au
Debating Support Group
Coordinator: Julianne Daunt (MIC) & Will Duffield (2IC)
Main Nudgee staff contact: Julianne Daunt, Will Duffield, Dom Carroll
Main purpose of activity: NC Debating is proving to be a force to be reckoned with amongst our GPS and Queensland Debating Union (QDU) competitors. Nudgee Debating works closely with both organisations to produce high quality debaters and foster an enjoyment of academic rigour. The GPS season is a Term 1 activity; the QDU competition runs from mid Term 1 and into Term 2. Debaters are consistently represented in student leadership groups across year levels and are significantly represented in academically demanding subjects. This illustrates the role that debating plays in developing the whole person and its contribution to the learning culture of the College.
Usual meeting dates: Term 1 GPS Season Friday afternoons/ evenings, QDU Debating evenings dates and times scheduled by Queensland Debating Union (QDU) in Semester 1 (7-12) and Semester 2 (5-6).
Contact us: debating@nudgee.qld.edu.au | 07 3865 0507
Football Support Group
President: Cathy Conroy
Main Nudgee staff contact: Luke Condon
Main purpose of group: To build community, provide extraordinary support and raise extra funds through the following events/initiatives:
- Open Day
- Memberships
- Football Season Launch
- Game Day/ Post Match Function
- Flats BBQ
Committee members: All Nudgee Football Parents, Guardians and Supporters are Welcome
Contact us: Luke Condon lco@nudgee.qld.edu.au
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Co-Presidents: Annie Bourke and Cathy Conroy
Main Nudgee staff contact: Stephen Meara (Deputy Principal)
Main purpose of group: Provide assistance and support to the school and the wider Nudgee Community. We work together to support our community and to raise funds for the College through fundraising ventures and social events.
Committee Members: Aleisha Reader-White (Vice-President) Peggy Goodall (Treasurer), Kate Donaghue (Secretary), Kieran Naylor (Marketing/Communications)
Usual meeting dates: Once on month on Monday evening in the Bodkin Boardroom from 6.00pm-7.30pm.
Contact us: ladies-auxiliary@community.nudgee.qld.edu.au
NCOBA
President: Stephen Ware
Main Nudgee staff contact: Penny Roost, Acting Alumni and Community Manager
Committee members: Brian Guthrie (Vice President), Doug Carrigan (Treasurer), Tony Gleeson (Secretary)
Main purpose of group: To support the Old Boys community.
Usual meeting dates: Once per term
Contact us: oldboys@ncoba.com.au
Rowing Support Group
President: David Watt
Main Nudgee staff contact: Tom Herborn
Main purpose of group: Support our rowers as they train and race. The PSG coordinates fundraising efforts and supports other events, hosts the Nudgee Regatta, prepares breakfasts for morning training sessions and builds community through post-regatta BBQs and social activities.
Committee members:
- President - David Watt
- Vice President - John Cotter
- Secretary - Rhonda Stanton
- PSG Communications - Craig Scheibel
- Catering Coordinator - Gina Watt
- Fundraising/sponsorship - Rachelle O'Toole
Contact us: rowing@nudgee.qld.edu.au
Rugby Support Group
President: Dan Williams
Main Nudgee staff contact: Sean Graham
Main purpose of group: To build community, provide extraordinary support and raise extra funds through the following events/initiatives:
- Open Day
- Memberships
- Rugby Season Launch
- Game Day/ Post Match Function
- Flats BBQ
- Rugby Luncheon
Committee members: All Rugby parents/ supporters welcome
Usual meeting dates: Tues 6.00-7.00pm approx. 5 meetings p/year across Terms 2 and 3
Contact us: Sean Graham sgr@nudgee.qld.edu.au
Swimming Support Group
President: Paul Bertinato
Main Nudgee staff contact: Shaun Crow and Lauren Byrne
Contact us: swimming@nudgee.qld.edu.au
Tennis Support Group
President: Alexia Bates
Main Nudgee staff contact: Brett Page & Jayden Court
Main purpose of group: Help the NC coaches provide a great overall tennis experience for our players throughout the year. Support fundraising opportunities, organise the season launch (with parent/carer & NC student tournament), and offer hands-on assistance at home matches (BBQ, etc.) to make our match-day experience the best it can be.
Committee members: Wendy Hopsick and Chris Bates
Usual meeting dates: Once per term, no set date
Contact us: Brett Page tennis@nudgee.qld.edu.au
Track and Field Support Group
President: Brod Jones
Main Nudgee staff contact: Isaac Freeman
Committee members: Beck Cameron, Genia Porter, Shane Lenz
Main purpose of group: Supporting our runners through fundraising - BBQs
Usual meeting dates: One meeting in Term 3.
Contact us: Brod Jones brodjones@yahoo.com.au
Tuckshop Volunteers
Whether you're a current or new parent, come meet new people in a fun environment. No experience necessary. During the week and on game-day Saturdays, help us feed your boys, have a laugh and get a free coffee & muffin. You can volunteer for just 30 minutes, an hour, or more if you have time; we would love to see you.
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