A big Barrett welcome to two new students – Josh Reid (Year 11) and Riley Dahtler (Year 9).

Thanks to Ms Ellen Cunningham for looking after BA3 for the past two terms. We hope one day she may be back in Barrett House. Welcome back Ms Maureen Toohey, who will be returning in Term 4.

Well done to our Debating boys for reaching the Semi Finals of Inter-house Debating. It was a great effort from Lachy McGarry, Oliver Kele and Paddy Williams. Congratulations to Ross House, who went on to win the competition after narrowly defeating us.

Congratulations to the following boys who played in the 1st teams this term:

• Rugby: Benn Dalle Cort, Hunter O’Sullivan, Will Cartwright and Noah Brogden – Benn played every game and was a standout player for the season
• Basketball: Cody Colette
• Tennis: Callum Stringfellow and Eamon Gerard-Stace
• Chess: James Hong (Captain)

Congratulations to Will McLean for being part of Rock Band 1.

Congratulations to Kehan Sully and James Hong, who made the Academic Firsts.

Congratulations to the following Academic Medal winners for their efforts in Semester 1:

• Gold: Paddy Williams, Oilver Kele, Samuel Houston, James Hong, Lachlan Russell, James Carroll, George Dart, Matthew Fuller, Jack Harkins, Cooper Kele, Harrsion Saurini and Benji Brandt
• Silver: Joseph Gannon, Daniel Fuller, Jack Fuller, Lachy McGarry, Hamish Needham, Kehan Sully, Owen Collins, Charlie Gannon, Ryan Hadden, Oliver Steven, Jordan Watson and Liam O’Hara
• Bronze: Amitoj Sidhu, James Beutel, Dillon Watson, Connor Martin, Luke Doig, Alexander Evans, Oliver Langton, Byron Casson, William Conway, William Devlin, Kallum Russell, Will Mackinney, Albie McHenry and Benn Dalle Cort

Congratulations to the Principal Award winners: Alex Lamprecht, Leo Swinton and Harry Dixon.

Congratulations to Old Boys’ Award winners: Archie Lyons, Sam Cassee, Thomas Tatkovic, Fynn O’Reilley and Leo Swinton.

Well done to the following boys who will be in leadership positions in 2021:

• Vice Captain: Basil Nolan
• Barrett House Prefects: Jonty Trethowan, Jack Harkins and Jack Fuller

Well done to Callum Stringfellow, Jackson Harte and Rory Dunn for their applications and I wish them well in their new role as Big Brothers to the Year 5 and 6 boys.

It was great to see so many boys involved in sports this term, with many games being played right across the South East on a Saturday. Even though it wasn’t a normal season I’m sure they all appreciated the efforts from the Sport Office to be engaged in an activity.

Well done to the Year 12s for continuing to show resilience during this crazy year. They have adapted well, stayed positive and used their initiative to make the best out of the year. I wish them all the best for the holidays, which should be a balance between study, rest and recreation.

Mr David Kelly
Barrett House Dean

Premiership Quarter

The ‘Premiership Quarter’ analogy from AFL suits the four terms of the school year perfectly. It refers to the third quarter of a game where the result is often decided. For all of us involved in education, Term 3 is almost certainly the most challenging. Whether you are a student, a parent or a teacher, we are a long way from the start of the year and the end is still nowhere in sight. It is a test of internal motivation and positive attitude. The premiership quarter of 2020 will be remembered as being incredibly busy. Just simply moving all of Term 2 sport and activities into Term 3 has seen all of us dig deep, while still forgoing many of the key markers that identify a Nudgee College year. Social distancing has meant that the grandstand has been a silent witness to many outstanding sporting moments. The Christian Brothers’ Conference Centre – a colossal space – normally filled to overflowing, has instead echoed in vastness as only one year group at a time watched the flow of awards at Assemblies. It is, however, in such moments that we as House have continued to maintain the motivation and attitude that is required for success.

Relationships

In Duggan House, I am very proud to say that the students have done the hard yards when they have been needed. They have embraced the challenges laid before them and in many cases have excelled in the colder months. They have gotten involved in all the opportunities that Nudgee College offers. Academics, sport and the arts have all had involvement at unprecedented levels. Duggan House has significantly contributed to that story of success and I am very proud of every student who has signed up to be involved. It is in the extra mile of involvement that we find out the most about ourselves and make the deepest connections with each other. The photo below underlines the power of the Duggan family at work. Older students giving up their time to support their younger brothers. The young Duggan men in this picture must remember how they felt when the Senior students turned up to support. One day you will be a Senior. How will you make your younger Duggan brothers feel?

Academic Award Recipients 

• Year 5: William Bayo (Gold), Baden Cloete (Gold), Isaac Newman (Gold), Nathan Peach (Silver), Curtis Taylor (Silver), Seamus Byrne (Bronze), Joseph Fenton (Bronze) and JP Streicher (Bronze)
• Year 6: Andrew Emery (Gold), Charles Hawtin (Gold), Harrison McIver (Gold), Cooper Gault (Silver), Yago Ortega-Quintana (Silver), Lucas Black (Bronze) and Anghus McClellan (Bronze)
• Years 7, 8 and 9: Thomas Bayo (Gold), Riley Nixon (Gold), Jack Plowman (Bronze), Charlie Bell (Silver), Xavier Corry (Gold), Jonathan Hawtin (Gold), Daniel Wright (Silver), Macklin Byrne (Bronze), Zachary Peach (Bronze) and Finlay Tkaczyk, (Bronze)
• Years 10, 11 and 12: Luke Rohan (Gold), Janindu Edirsingghe Loku Arachchige (Silver), Joshua Nimmo Stark (Silver), Caleb O’Mealley (Silver), Ronin Prout (Silver), Maxwell Considine (Silver), Callum Wallace (Silver), Kieran Pye (Bronze), Gus Rossl (Bronze), Connor Rowan (Bronze), Ashton Bond (Bronze), Darcy Dunstan (Bronze) and Franco Lim Santos Faria (Bronze)

Congratulations to all our Academic Award winners on your outstanding attitude towards your studies!

2021 Leadership Process

I would like to congratulate all 11 Duggan men who put their hands up to lead in 2021. Simply by putting your hand up and taking that risk, you are so far ahead in your journey to be Signum Fidei. To prepare and deliver speeches to the House and answer questions on the spot and in public takes a level of courage that very few possess at such a young age. The life lessons of such a process are beyond worthwhile. Life will always have disappointments, but it is in your resilience to setbacks that will define you as a man. Well done to all of you, Duggan House will be well served with its Year 12 leaders in 2021!
Congratulations to the following Duggan men who have been successful in this process and will be outstanding in their roles next year. Well done!

• Prefects: Mathew Johns, Luke Rohan and Callum Wallace
• Boarding Prefect: Harry Coventry (Murphy Boarding House)

Mr Karim Sedour
Duggan House Dean (Acting)

As expected, Term 3 lived up to its reputation as the busiest of the year, with major events on the academic, cultural and sporting calendars. Rescheduled events due to COVID-19 were also included, which made for a frantic, yet successful 10 weeks for the Fogarty community. 

We were very blessed to still be able to run Kairos retreat for the Year 12 cohort. Every year this is a highlight of the College calendar and this year’s group certainly enjoyed the experience. Thank you for all the work behind the scenes to make this retreat powerful and meaningful.

Although both our Formal events looked significantly different this year, we were able to host a Semi Formal and Formal for our senior year levels. It was pleasing to see our young men looking sharp and ensuring their partners enjoyed a night of celebration. This was certainly a worthwhile addition to the Term 3 calendar.

Congratulations to the following students who represented the College in 1st teams:

• Basketball: Mason Davis, Jed Richardson and Nate Scott
• Rugby: Maea Mitchell and Sione Tapuosi
• Football: Lachlan Read, Jonathan Caspanello, Nicholas La Spina, Andrew Morton and Liam Byrne

I would also like to congratulate the following young Fogarty men for receiving Academic Awards after their impressive Semester 1 results:

• Gold: Jeremy Deakin, Eddie Power, Joshua Le Mare, Hayden Malone, Daniel Neal, Jack Vivers, Cooper Bentley, Benji Bowker, Dominic Gillies, Declan Henry, Patrick Kelly, Elliot Browne and Nate Scott
• Silver: Harrison Beirne, Isaac Johannes, Roman Jones, Rocco Croucamp, Callum Erasmus, Isaac Jebreen, Henry Potter, Patrick Cook, Avneesh Sidhu, Hugo Wendt, Joshua Hagenbach, Zac McGinty and George Pola
• Bronze: Martino Cubito, Will Reid, Jacob Davies, Angus Twist, Hunter Ireland, Xavier Bishop, Lucas Fletcher, Wade Lucas, Alex Ward, Ethan Ostwald, Joshua Price, Darcy Hardwick and Ben McGinty
• Principal’s Award Winners: Hugo Timbs, Mason Davis and Andrew Morton

Congratulations to Declan Henry, who is both a member of the Academic Firsts and was also awarded a Mid-Year Prefect position.

Our young Fogarty men continued to show their diverse skills and talents, excelling across all areas of Nudgee College life, including debating. Well done to Callum Erasmus (Year 5), Harrison Cahill (Year 5), Nathan Frederiksen (Year 12) and Joshua Price (Year 12) who represented Fogarty in the Inter-House Debating competition. 

This term saw Nudgee College’s first annual Giving Day event. It never ceases to amaze me how charitable the entire Nudgee College community is. This event raised more than $160,000. Fogarty was proud to be the House to raise the highest amount of money.

The Year 7 Fogarty group had some time out of their normal routine, embarking on their first retreat as high school students for Galilee Day with the Year 11 leaders. It was a great day out at Shorncliffe and the boys enjoyed reflecting on the year they have had so far and where they would like their journey to take them. The Year 11s were an important part in this process as they were able to give some advice and guidance to the boys for making the most of their time at the College.

Congratulations to the following Year 11 students who were successful in their leadership applications, and will lead the College in 2021: Douglas Gemmell (College Vice Captain – Sport), Nicholas Graham, Aiden Woolf and George Pola (Fogarty Prefects).

As always a sincere thank you to all of the House parents, especially Ms Marisia Woolf, for everything you do to help the boys throughout the term. The boys are extremely lucky to have such an amazing supportive parent body. 

Have a safe and happy holiday.

Mr Ken Adams
Fogarty House Dean

Term 3 is always a hectic time here at Nudgee College. This year, however, there have been some significant differences, not only with the new academic system for senior students, but also for our activities. This term, we fitted two term’s worth of sport into one and, of course, managed it with a great flourish. Congratulations to all Magee students on what has been a very successful term.

Term 3 also saw the long-awaited resurgence of our Muffin Breaks. Thank you so much to all the parents who made it such a fantastic ‘welcome back’ to normality for our well-fed Magee boys. They were so appreciative.

We had the privilege of seeing Alec Watson invested as a Mid-Year Prefect. Alec has worked very hard on a number of projects within the House and it was with much pleasure that he was named a Prefect, joining Blake Keir, Oscar Varricchio and Tom Walsh in the leadership ranks. The Prefects, along with Big Brothers Kyle Schramm, Christian Mills, Zida Wasiu and Justice Wasiu, have done an amazing job in keeping the energy and enthusiasm going in the face of challenges.

On the same note, in Week 9 we announced our student leaders for 2020. Congratulations to Prefects Rohan Astbury, Dylan Eastland and Ethan Petcos. It must be said that the candidates this year were of a mighty calibre and we are all looking forward to watching the House go from strength to strength.

Year 7 Galilee Day was a great success. Thank you to MA2 PC tutor Mr Sione Mohenoa who facilitated the day. Several Year 11 students accompanied us. They were group leaders and did an excellent job. Thanks to Daniel Maiava, Nick Glass, Oska Boyd, Sam Klein, Charlie Stack, Byron Smith and Nikhil Lalwani.

Well done to the following boys who were presented with Nudgee College Old Boys’ Awards for their respective years:

• Year 7 Ian Brusasco Award: Tom Scholes
• Year 8 Patrick Donovan Award: Sam McDonnell
• Year 9 Steven Cook Award: Anthony Mineo
• Year 10 Stephen Daley Award: Lachie Barrett

These awards are named after former students who exemplify Nudgee College qualities and values.

Congratulations to our Magee Cross Country representatives: Josh Kelly, Nate Lowrie, Paddy Hill-Lewis, Ty Lowrie, Ryan Wedmaier, Henry Cliff, Lachlan Hill-Lewis and Oska Boyd.  I am always in awe of these boys who demonstrate such persistence and dedication. 

Well done to Denver Bradford, Angus McLennan, Oscar Shaw, Dean Scholes, Dan Atkins, Callum O’Keeffe and Dylan James who were all recipients of Principal’s Awards.

Academic Awards

Year 6:

• Gold: Ethan Easton, Luke Hardingham and Flynn Twomey
• Silver: Zain Dhawan, Edward Gerry, Jackson Gosney and Sam Tallon
• Bronze: Tom Duffy

Year 7: 

• Gold: Nate Barnett and Dermot Clancy
• Silver: Jack Williams
• Bronze: Tejas Ashok

Year 8:

• Gold: Liam Astbury and Khy Dhawan
• Bronze: Gabe Gerry

Year 9:

• Gold: Jackson Copeland, Aidan Easton, Anthony Mineo, Max Pilgrim and Joseph Wesche
• Silver: Thomas Woodhead and Louis Toaldo

Year 10:

• Gold: Lachlan Barrett, Yashodhan Rayani and Tom Robertson
• Silver: Alec Fuentes and Gabe Fuentes 
• Bronze: Jacob Capstaff, Ben Evans, Duncan Lillicrap, Alex Romano and Ante Salinovic

Year 11:

• Gold: Rohan Astbury and Nikhil Lalwani, Bronze: Gabe Allen and James Khan
• Silver: Sam Klein, Patrick McGillion, Ethan Petcos and Zac Smullen

Year 12:

• Gold: Blake Keir, Heath Lillicrap, Hamish McLaughlin, Tom Walsh and Alec Watson
• Bronze: Noah Nelson and Kyle Schramm

Academic Firsts:

• Alec Watson, Hamish McLaughlin, Kyle Schramm, Blake Keir, Tom Walsh and Luca Romano

Magee had great representation in this year’s 1st XV. Well done to Daniel Maiava-Tapusoa, Michael Jones, Kyle Schramm, Oscar Varricchio and Byron Smith. Well done also to Sam Klein, Rohan Astbury, James Khan, Henry Cliff on their selection in the 1st XI Football squad.

The following are examples of the work done in Year 7 Art. The mechanical penguin was drawn by Lewis McGrorey and the skull was drawn by Hudson Brumby.

I hope you all enjoy the break and we look forward to a busy but exciting Term 4.

Ms Julianne Daunt
Magee House Dean

Nudgee College has been busier than I can ever recall following most of Term 2 being in the online learning environment. This was accentuated with all of our Term 2 sports being completed in Term 3, which has made for some very busy and tired Nudgee College students. I am getting the feeling at this late stage of the term that all of us are needing a break to reflect on the term that has been and recharge for the term ahead.

In our extra-curricular activities, we had many boys participating across Chess, Rugby, Basketball, Football, Tennis, Athletics and the Dimensions Arts Festival throughout the term. I would like to congratulate all of these boys for getting involved in Nudgee College life. 

In Week 4 our Year 7s, with some guidance from our Year 11s, enjoyed a beautiful day reflecting on their journey at the College so far, both as an individual and as a member of McKenna. As we spent the day on the Shorncliffe foreshore we retraced the story of Galilee and broke open the need for reflection, leadership, faith, strength, and the importance of our family and friends. It was here that we were reminded of the need to be thankful for all that we have in our lives.

Despite all of the events and extra-curricular activities that take place at Nudgee College, we still try to instil in the students the importance of their academics. Congratulations to the following students who were recognised at an Assembly earlier in the term for academic excellence:

• Gold: Oliver Byrne, Gurman Buller, Grady Wiskar, Jacob Tucker, Archer Jenkins, Michael Donovan, Ethan Andrews, Harrison Palethorpe, Jack Duane, Jamie Waddington, Fred Nash, Michael Malone, Patrick Burchard, Alex Smith, Andrew La Monaca, Mitchell Doyle, Logan Azzopardi, Thomas Malone, Luke Blackwell Thomas Muelleger, Caleb Giorgas and Bailey Dellapina
• Silver: Joshua Geinitz, Maximilien, Houard, Callum Turner, Nik Vlahogenis, Ben Goggin, Dylan Lawrance, Sam Aggs and Cody Southam
• Bronze: Sean Watson, Oliver Thornley, Kai Istria, Rucheyan Naidoo, Paddy MacDonald, Lincoln Cameron, Declan Wright, Thomas Williams, Mitch Moses, Alexander Grana, Ryan Brown, Brandon Martinz, Atticus Johnston, Rohen Ferreira, Darcy Thorne, Rafael Chase, Fergus Wright, James Hannan Brandon Martinz, Atticus Johnston, Will Rogers, Al Mcewan and Jake Gilmore

Learning is not just being excellent, but striving for constant improvement. Special congratulations to Adam Wilkie for receiving a Principal’s Award for exceptional academic improvement. Well done to all of these gentlemen for the persistence and hard work that they have put into their studies.

Our Year 11 students continued their leadership journey for Nudgee College at the start of this term. We have met as a Year 11 cohort on a number of occasions this term. During these conversations the boys discussed the importance of all of them leading within McKenna House and ‘modelling the way’. A smaller group of nine McKenna Year 11 students applied for the position of Prefect (either Boarding or House). These boys addressed the House with a speech, answered some questions from the PC tutors, volunteered their time throughout the year, completed an application process and had an interview. I can honestly say that I am very proud of the way all nine of these gentlemen conducted themselves. This group, along with their McKenna peers, will lead the House well next year. As a McKenna year level we spoke about leading without a badge or title, and I am confident that these gentlemen will do just that.

Congratulations to Caleb Reiher, Mitchell Doyle and Logan Azzopardi who will be McKenna Prefects for 2021. In addition, congratulations to Bill Hutchinson, Jack Moses, Ethan Innes and Toby Quy-Verlander who will take on the role of Big Brother in the Junior School. Also congratulations goes to Atticus Johnston who was selected as Cotter Boarding Prefect for 2021. Finally, a huge congratulations to Morgan Chippendale who was selected as College Vice Captain – The Arts. These gentlemen will form the leadership group for their McKenna cohort for 2021. I wish them and all of the 2021 Year 12 cohort huge successes for next year. 

As one chapter opens another comes to a close. Our Year 12 students commenced their mock exams for all of their subjects in preparation for their external exams next term. Soon they will begin their ‘leaving the gates’ program in Student Formation when we start back in Term 4. They have been very resilient in a very tricky year and have endured everything thrown at them, while remaining upbeat. I wish them all the best for their final term at Nudgee College. 

Thank you for all of your ongoing support of McKenna House and Nudgee College. I wish everyone a very safe and happy school holiday period. I am very much looking forward to a busy but enjoyable Term 4. 

Mr Paul Kehoe
McKenna House Dean

I know that everyone says that Term 3 is fast paced but Term 3 in 2020 has been just that little bit more intense. We have crammed two terms worth of sport and extra-curricular activities into one. Add to that Year 12 Kairos, Year 7 Galilee Day, Year 10 Immersion, the Year 11 leadership process, Inter-house Debating, Oratory, assignments and exams, this has been a jam-packed term. It would be easy to get lost in the busyness of this term; however, the Riley boys have really stepped up and shown the true spirit of Riley and Nudgee College gentlemen. 

Academic Life

• Gold Academic Award: Lewis Abdy (5), Jackson Boyd (5), Alexander Jones (5), Jack Burton (6), Rhys Griffiths (6), Jai Mott (6), Jack Walker (6), Finn Curran (7), Sejin Lee (7), Harry Stoneman (7), Benjamin Ditchburn (8), Oscar Roati (8), James Kuzevich (10), Cooper Luce (10), Harry Roati (10), Keiran McCarthy (11), Xavier Roati (11) and James Armitage (12)
• Silver Academic Award: Eamon McCarthy (5), Hugh Baxter (5), Jackson Cool (5), Joseph Costigan (7), Matthew Heath (7), Lachy Hunter (8), Jack Ball (9), Zeke Watters (9), Oliver Bryans (10), James Duffy (10), Joshua Bryans (12), James Clark (12), Joseph Duffy (12) and James Hueppauff (12)
• Bronze Academic Award: Peter Rose (6), Mladen Markovic (9), William Mason (9), Ethan McNamara (9), Alexander Quodling (9), Oliver Evangelista (10), Dan Seaton (10), Christopher Maher (11), Spencer McLeod (11), Aidan Power (11), Aiden Richards (12), Elton Shibble (12) and Mitchell Watson (12)
• Australian Maths Competition: Ben Ditchburn (7), Lachy Hunter (7), Liam McBride (7), Charlie Parker (7), Thomas Patridge (7), Oscar Roati (7), Noah Wilson (7), Zeke Watters (8), James Kuzevich (9) and Jaxyn Boucher (10)

House Life

This term, the House ‘social’ life has been pretty quiet. We couldn’t have our House function and Bake Days are on hold for a while (fingers crossed for one in Term 4), so we haven’t been as social. I know the boys have missed that aspect of school, as I am sure the parents have too.

Riley House went into this year’s Inter-house Debating competition as the hot favourites to regain the crown. Due to our debating guru Daniel Kuskie’s involvement in the Senior A Debating team, he was not permitted to debate for us this year. Were we worried? No! Because up steps Oliver Bryan for his second year in the Riley Debating team, taking on the role of team leader as the oldest in the group. Oliver was joined by two newbies to the Riley Debating team; Sejin Lee and Oscar Roati. Yes, we had a young team, but we were ready to put up a fight. These boys debated with style, skill and pure passion! Unfortunately we went down in the Semi Final to Tierney House. Aside from the fantastic debating, the standout part of this year’s competition was the Riley supporters. Each round we filled the room with a sea of Riley. Well done to all!

A big congratulation to Oliver Bryans for his win in the Year 10 Oratory competition (clearly a talented speaker), and also to Rhys Griffiths and Jack Walker for their participation in the Write a Book in a Day initiative. We truly have some amazing young men in Riley House.

I am pleased to announce the Riley Prefects for 2021 are Rowan Burton, Will Mann and Keiran McCarthy. I am also privileged to announce that our College Captain for 2021 is Leo De Clara; and our Vice Captain – Studies is Xavier Roati. I wish all our leaders the very best for 2021.

Spiritual Life

Our Year 7 boys attended their Galilee Day retreat, which was an opportunity for them to reflect on their Nudgee College journey so far, and to think about how they can be Signum Fidei – ‘Signs of Faith’ and servants to others. Year 11 students Rowan Burton, Keiran McCarthy, David Fitzgerald, Ben Simmons-Emms, Cooper Percy and Xavier Roati helped run the day. They showed great leadership and maturity, and engaged with the boys in a very positive way. Our Year 12 men were finally able to participate in their Kairos retreat, something I know was an important event they hoped would go ahead after its cancellation in Term 2.

Sporting Life

• 1st XI Football: Joe Duffy and Aidan Dohnalek
• GPS Cross Country: Leo De Clara, Ethan McNamara, Kyle Brady, Harry Stoneman, Harry Williams and Rhys Griffiths
• 1st XV Rugby: Robert Toia and Jack Garrod
• 1st IV Tennis: Mac Swain
• 1st V Basketball: Jack Birch and Josh Clark

Term 4 will be over all too quickly for our Seniors but, for our continuing students, it offers a tremendous opportunity for the boys to refine their homework and study routines in preparation for a new year level in 2021. I encourage the boys to revisit their Start of Semester (SOS) goals and consider how successful they have been in working towards these. Please plan haircuts before then, and check if those khaki shirts still fit. I hope the boys have a wonderful break and return energised and ready for Term 4.

Prayers and best wishes to you all.

Ms Lynsey Hale
Riley House Dean

Term 3 is always an action-packed time for the students of Nudgee College, and due to the unusual circumstances of 2020, Term 3 went to the next level of busyness. I continue to be impressed by the calibre and resilience of Ross House students and their achievements. Our Year 12 gentlemen are one step closer to their final term at Nudgee College and we are looking forward to supporting them over the next few months so they can enjoy and make the most of the memorable experiences that make up their final few weeks at school. It was a term filled to the brim with academic, cultural, social justice and sporting events, and Ross House was represented extremely well throughout all of these. It is important that we acknowledge some of the Ross House highlights of Term 3 and the impressive accomplishments of our young men.

Academic Achievements

Congratulations to our Ross House students who were awarded the following:

• Principal’s Award: George Coorey, Emmanuel Taviri and Braythen Porter
• Gold Academic Award: Sidney Bates, Ethan Ferris, Ryan Khatmimaab, James Neubecker, Christopher White, Archie Youngman, Spencer Green, Elfie Piper, Sean Watkins, Will Neubecker, Dusty Piper, William Duffield, Paddy Townsend, Ben Gunter, Jack Hallett, Caine Day, Hunter Lim, Mattias Dahlstedt, Owen Mitchell, Cooper Tamer, Ben Weber and Josh Sculpher
• Silver Academic Award: Seoirse Mitchell, Josh Eckersall, Dominic Darbyshire-Roberts, Dom Weber, Joe Wilson, Alessio Bianchi, Winston Jory, Luke O’Sullivan, Chad Oehlman and Joseph Picone
• Bronze Academic Award: Alexander De Groot, Antoine Roberts, Jack Gunter, William Gunter, Sebastian Pugh, Naite Grauf, Todd Kenny and Declan Townsend

Activities

Congratulations to the Ross House students who were members of the following 1st squads:

• Theatre Sports Senior A Team: Matt Voysey and Owen Mitchell – unfortunately the official competition was cancelled but they did manage to have some fun in a friendly round at St Patrick’s College, Shorncliffe.
• Rugby 1st XV: Lastus Auakai (Captain), Braythen Porter and Tony Fuimaono
• Tennis 1st IV: Declan Townsend (Captain) and Paddy Townsend
• Football 1st XI: Mason Nash, Oliver Chamier-Brumton, Jhariah Taylor, Winston Jory and Ryan O’Keefe

We won Inter-house Debating for the second year in a row! A massive congratulations must go to Chad Oehlman, Ben Gunter and William Duffield, who represented Ross House with an impressive display of verbal jousting. The boys were prepared, fired up and outstanding when the pressure was on in the Grand Final. A huge thank you must also go to our Prefects Mattias Dahlstedt, Ben Weber and Isaac Babao who helped the team prepare for the competition.

Student Life

Congratulations to our Year 12 students who attended the Senior Formal, and our Year 11 students who attended the Semi Formal, both of which were at the RNA Convention Centre. Our boys looked very dashing in their suits and they took great care of their partners on what were both great evenings.

Cultural

Well done to the many Ross House students who were involved in this year’s Dimensions Arts Festival through the display of their artworks or in a musical performance. A special congratulations must be made to Arch Rosenthal who won the Year 5 category of the art competition.

Social Justice

This year we have taken on a new House charity, Callan Services, who provide disability and inclusive education services to communities in Papua New Guinea. Callan Services are connected to the work of the Christian Brothers through the Edmund Rice Foundation and their organisation helps to facilitate parts of the normal Nudgee College Year 10 Immersion program. The Year 10 Immersion program usually provides students with the opportunity to learn about local or global issues through working with local communities or travelling to places such as PNG or Buru in North Queensland, but with COVID-19 travel was not possible this year. Nudgee College has a strong connection and history with PNG and in Week 9 of this term Ross House organised and facilitated PNG Cultural Celebration Week. This event enabled our students from PNG to share their culture with the College community and raise money for Callan Services. The activities included an Assembly presentation from Lastus Auakai, Howard Yanda and Chad Oehlman; fundraising games at lunchtime, a staff versus students touch football game and a PNG-inspired feast at the end of the week to celebrate PNG Independence Day. It was great to see the PNG students so excited and proud to be involved in the event and we hope to make it bigger and better next year.

We are looking forward to Term 4 and the celebration of the end of Year 12 for our Seniors. I wish everyone a safe and enjoyable September break.

Mr Michael Byrne
Ross House Dean

Term 3 began with great positivity and enthusiasm for a relatively normal COVIDSafe term. Rather than beginning with a Bake Day, Shaw House celebrated with an inspirational gift bag of lollies; a sweetener for the term ahead with quotes to remind us just how fortunate we are during this year of uncertainty. Our House Mum Ms Anne Gray went to an enormous effort attaching individual quotes on the lolly bags for each student.

In Term 3 it was with great pleasure the Shaw community welcomed Howard Yanda and Christian Setefano as Mid-Year Prefects. Their commitment to the College and Shaw House has been outstanding and was rewarded with a leadership position. Congratulations Howard and Christian!

Many Shaw students have been recognised for their outstanding sporting abilities and named in 1st and Championship teams:

• GPS Chess: Eric Yang, Jacob Martin and Jazz Born
• GPS Cross Country: Tom Kewley, Hayden Hamilton, Dashiel Withnall, Eamon Kissane, Angus Durkin, George Gillam, Sam Kewley, Joshua Stacey, Sam Rogers, Finally Schuster, Rodin Martin and Tyler O’Keefe
• GPS Tennis: Zane Crema
• GPS Rugby: Will Jones and Oahu Davey-Phillips.

Our outstanding efforts continued in the classroom with a record number of Shaw students achieving academic excellence. Congratulations to the following student:

• Gold Academic Award: Harper Cameron, Aedan Horan, Sebastian Mattiussi, James Gray, Charlie Henderson, Tom Kewley, Brodie Martin, Isaak Simpson, Angus Durkin, Ryan Stewart, George Gillam, Sam Kewley, Alex Patti, Jacob Gillam, Tyler O’Keefe, Samuel Rogers, Archie Wallis, Ian Pantaleon, Manraj Birk, Max Grant, Oliver Horwood, Xavier Nicolaidis and Aaron Tran
• Platinum Academic Award: Xavier Nicolaidis.
• Academic Firsts: Max Grant, Oliver Horwood, Xavier Nicolaidis and Aaron Tran
• Silver Academic Award: Tobias Grant, Lochlann Kissane, Reuben Rayner, Aiden Luke, Eric Fitzgerald, Ash Tayler, Xavier Cutuli, Christian Rogers, Matthew Walker, Thomas Mallet, Boston Wheeler and Lachlan Doherty
• Bronze Academic Award: Dilshaan Sidhu, Jack Wells, Oliver Dahl, Bailey Brandtman, Mitchell Gray, Thomas Hansson, Cooper Voll, Frank Bundock, Danny Tang, Alex Tran and Jacob Martin
• Principal’s Award: Billy Grace, Jake Stacy, Hayden Hamilton Josef Roland and Desmond Cowley
• Australian Math Competition: Tobias Grant, Dilshaan Singh, Tom Kewley, George Gillam, Alexi Patti and Jacob Gillam
• Inter-house Debating Team: George Gillam, Lachlan Doherty, Poitoa Wells and Thomas Ibrahim
• Year 7 Ian Brusasco Award: Hayden Hamilton
• Year 8 Patrick Donovan Award: Alex Patti
• Year 9 Steven Cook Award: Mitchell Gray
• Year 10 Stephen Daley Award: Desmond Cowley

This term we managed to refresh and reflect on two retreats; Year 12 Kairos and Year 7 Galilee Day.  All Year 12s were thrilled that the school worked so hard to bring their Kairos experience to fruition. Year 7 Shaw students went down to Shorncliffe for a lovely day to reflect on the journey this year. I include some prayers below written by the boys during their Galilee experience:

• Please let me find my faith in trying times, please let others remain happy, please remain by my side and know that I will never lose faith in you. – Eric Fitzgerald
• Please help me do well in all the things that I do, carry me through the rough times and walk with me in the good times. Dear Lord: Please help all the people in Victoria to overcome COVID-19 and get their economy up and running again. – Ben Yellowley
• Dear Lord: We thank you for always being with and through our steps. We pray our tough times come to an end and wish to live out our lives happily. – Jack Ezzy

The Year 11s ‘suited up’ for their Semi Formal and had an amazing experience. As I write this newsletter, the Year 12 students are looking forward to their formal night this coming Sunday and I look forward to sharing that night with them. The Year 10s and I have just completed three amazing days as a part of their Immersion experience, featuring Indigenous art and culture, singing, yoga, first aid, the Flats rejuvenation program, just to name a few.

It gives me great pleasure to announce the Shaw House Prefects for 2021: Frank Bundock, Degen Beschel and Cameron Reppel. Congratulations also to Rodin Martin for being named the Hodda Boarding House Prefect. The quality of the young men who applied for leadership positions for 2021 was simply outstanding and I wish to acknowledge the awesome young men who will continue to lead in faith and courage: Samuel Rogers, Tyler O'Keefe, Finlay Schuster, Lachlan Doherty, Callum Dodds, Hugh Osbourne, Fintan Byrne, Tom Ibrahim, Elijah Tiso and Poitoa Wells.

I take this opportunity to thank our current Prefects Xavier Nicolaidis, Oahu Davey-Phillips, Max Grant, Howard Yanda and Christian Setefano for their enthusiastic leadership this term and look forward to their final few weeks next term. On behalf of Ms Maggie Shaw and the Shaw PC tutors, we wish you all a wonderful break and look forward to Term 4.

Ms Robyn Mann
Shaw House Dean

While the unexpected experiences of 2020 have imposed limitations on so much of what we do, it still feels in many respects that we have come to the end of another event-filled term in our Tierney community.

Our return from mid-year break saw a change in our tutoring staff. As Mr Neil Poppleton (TI1) and Ms Elizabeth Worthington (TI5) headed in new directions we welcomed Mr Daniel Luke (TI1) and Ms Laura Danby (TI5) into Tierney House. We especially recognise the contribution Neil made over many years with TI1 and thank him for his commitment to the pastoral care in Tierney House. In only a short time both our new tutors have been warmly welcomed by our students as they join a wonderful group of Tierney PC tutors who are genuinely invested in the pastoral care of their classes.

A significant moment for Tierney at the start of this term was Jack Peart being awarded a Mid-Year Prefect position. While Jack continues to serve our Junior School students as a Big Brother, it was wonderful to see him recognised for his ongoing commitment to the wider school community.

Attending the Semi Formal in Year 11 is a social rite of passage and we were fortunate enough to keep that event on our calendar this term. While there were some changes made to meet COVID-19 restrictions, there was also additional entertainment provided that was embraced by the Year 11 cohort. I look ahead to this weekend for our Year 12s who will be attending their long-awaited Senior Formal.

This term we were able to embrace GPS competitions once again. Training and competition was on the agenda for the majority of students in Tierney House across many sports and activities this term. Congratulations to all our students for their commitment to representing the College and congratulations to the following students who had the honour of making 1st teams:

• Rugby: Harrison Swane, Robert Mapa, Tevita Mapa and Liam le Blanc
• Football: Harrison Smythe, Zachary Krogh (Captain) Flynn Faulkner and George Earwicker
• Basketball: Matthew Smith and Will Smith

Inter-house Debating was another hotly-contested competition, with our incredible team making it all the way to the Finals. While Ross House were the eventual winners (and we sincerely congratulate them), Simon Vollert, Shannen Gerard Solker and Billy Connellan did an incredible job to take Tierney all the way to the Final.

Although in a mostly live-streamed format, we were still able to celebrate many accomplishments of Tierney students at College Assemblies this term. Congratulations to the following students who were recognised in our community this term:

• Principal’s Award: Lachlan Highfield and Tehi Nicholson
• Gold Academic Award: William Dalimore, Jack Gordon, Kane Walsh, Ben Sands, Baxter Witteveen, Thomas Connellan, Johnson Meraveka, Tom Sands, Andrew Tora, Jesse Dando, Joshua Ferns, Leo Fairley, Simon Vollert,  Declan Cabot, Sam Schimming, Zachary Krogh, Ryan Krogh, Cooper Johnston, Patrick Kennedy, Jack Weaver, Thomas Gibb,  Owen McGregor, Daniel Simpson and Oliver Smith 
• Silver Academic Award: Nick Bell, Shannen Gerard Solker, Oliver Misso, Angus Casey, Oliver Dichiera and Harrison Swane 
• Bronze Academic Award: William Kewley, Matthew Rostron, Elliot Shaw, Darcy Turner, Fletcher Dunn, Harrison Smythe, Patrick Cruice, Carl Sherman, Zach Tatum, Rocco Bolton,  Caleb Hopsick and Mitchell Kewley
• Year 7 Ian Brusasco Award : Diego King-Scott  
• Year 8 Patrick Donovan Award: Jarret Stubbs
• Year 9 Steven Cook Award: Lachlan Cox
• Year 10 Stephen Daley Award: Tom Sands

Additionally, the College introduced two new academic awards this term based on outstanding academic achievement by Senior students. The Academic Firsts are an initiative to highlight academic excellence and we congratulate Declan Cabot, Sam Schimming, Zachary Krogh and Harrison Swane on their selection in this group.  Further to that, the Platinum Academic Award was introduced to recognise any student who achieves consecutive Gold Academic Awards for every semester from Year 9.  With only four Year 12 students eligible for this prestigious award in 2020, it was wonderful for our community to see Declan Cabot and Sam Schimming reach this milestone.  They are both incredibly diligent students who are wonderful role models for their peers.

Social justice and the faith life are central to the identity of Nudgee College students. While the COVID-19 conditions have limited our opportunities for social justice programs, our students have still been able to embrace the Year 7 Galilee Day retreat, Year 10 Immersion and join Shaw for a combined House Mass this term. Volunteers from Year 11 joined myself and Mr Sam Dickinson on the Year 7 Galilee Day to model servant leadership and mentor our youngest secondary school cohort. Tom Gordon, Joshua Ferns, Eddie Ryan, Fletcher Dunn, Tehi Nicholson and Harrison Smythe did an incredible job sharing their own experiences and helping out. A main event of the Seniors’ year is the Kairos retreat, and while it was originally planned for earlier in the year we were most grateful for the opportunity to reschedule for early this term.

Thank you to each and every Tierney student for their efforts to engage with the opportunities Term 3 has presented and the way in which they connect with their Tierney peers in and around our PC classes. For those boarders in our community who have not been able to go home this term, please know we are thinking of you as you make the most of the opportunity to reunite with your families. I wish you all a safe and happy holiday break.

Ms Joanne Barrett
Tierney House Dean

This term saw Nudgee College Boarding return to some semblance of ‘normal’, and what a relief it was. The community flourished once again with the noise, energy and chaos that 300 young men bring. Whilst still bound by some restrictions, the heart and soul of Boarding was back.

Despite being 10 weeks in length, Term 3 was bursting at the seams with action. We had four sports being played simultaneously, the first ATAR mock exams, staff versus student games, country nights, dorm breakfasts, and the inaugural city versus country rugby match. Busyness aside, the boys seemed happy and positive in their day-to-day lives.

Having been in Cotter for nearly two years now, I feel that this House is moving from strength to strength. I feel that our community is continually getting closer, more vibrant and there is a more distinct feeling of a ‘home away from home’. In a recent feedback survey, which we regularly distribute in Cotter, the boys were full of praise for the staff, the dorm’s culture and their fellow Cotter brothers. Of course, this is affirming for us as staff; however, in reality, the boys are the ones that control the overall feeling of Cotter House. On reflection, I believe that the nature of this year has brought the Cotter men closer together. They seem to be more robust, more connected and more aware of the positive community that surrounds them.

As always, I find beauty in the little things about Boarding. I love the day-to-day interactions between boys and the things that they may feel go unnoticed. Whether it is lending a boy a shirt because he forgot to put his washing in (for the eighth time this term) or doing duty group on a weekend because the other boys are on leave. Whether it is making Mr Brealy a coffee (instant of course) because he looks tired and grumpy or saying hello to a young O’Brien boy who idolises you. These are the things that the boys do to make Boarding special.

As Term 4 approaches, there is a feeling of excitement in the air; however, there is also a sense of trepidation. The Year 12 Formal will be an exciting end to this term, as it marks the beginning of the end for our Senior men. I know that a number of Year 12s are starting to ride the emotional rollercoaster that comes with the final chapter of school. As parents, I am sure it will feel a little strange dropping your son off for his last term in Cotter House. Whilst Term 4 is not all about the Year 12s, it is certainly a special time for them and we look forward to celebrating accordingly. There are plenty of exciting opportunities coming up for the other year levels too, with leadership opportunities knocking on the door and the Track and Field season kicking into gear.

I hope that everyone enjoys some much-needed family time over the holidays. I am sure that we will all return energised and excited for the home stretch of 2020.One final reminder, please ensure that all boys return well groomed, with haircuts that abide by the College’s policy. We would hate to start off on the wrong foot. 

Have a wonderful holiday.

Mr Casey Brealy
Head of Cotter Boarding House

Healthy Boarding House

I’d just like to start my Term 3 report with a huge thank you. Thank you to parents, the Hodda staff and of course to the boys in Hodda who have ensured the health and hygiene of all of us. We have been living in different times and that has meant some stress along the way. Some boys have struggled a bit with all of this, but the best thing I’ve seen is when other boys step in to help out their friend, or sometimes, just another boy who needed help along the journey. 

Health is not just about staying clear of COVID-19, but also our mental health. Dr Lorraine Slaven, who is Boarding’s clinical psychologist, has been an absolutely amazing addition to the Boarding team in general, but she has done so much to help us here in Hodda. Boys know they can just talk to her and Kobie the wonder dog, and come away feeling better. From small problems to bigger ones, she has helped our team so much. So to all the Hodda team, well done on looking after our boys and thank you for your genuine care and support. The boys are lucky to have you all.

Year 10 Immersion

Normally the Year 10 Immersion is held all over the place, including overseas. Unfortunately, this year has kept the boys very local. At the time of reading this, the Year 10 boys will have had a very different experience of Immersion, but I’m sure they will learn the same lessons and be better young men for the experience. I look forward to speaking to them about this program.

Hodda Leaders

Although we are fortunate to have our Hodda House leaders, we are also lucky to have many boys who display great leadership day in and day out in the House, which staff really appreciate. I would like to celebrate some of these boys now. Following are the boys who have won the Hodda Cup this term. This award goes to boys for their leadership, study, contribution and overall conduct: Kenjin Sato, Harrison Knox, Rory Beech and Jake Gilmore in Year 10; Josh Reid, Rodin Martin and Caleb Reiher in Year 11; and Henry Kidd, Howard Yanda and Blake Keir in Year 12. Congratulations on being such great young men and doing your best in Hodda all term. These boys have modelled the way in Hodda to display what it takes to be Nudgee College gentlemen and Signs of Faith.

Hot off the press also is the announcement of the Hodda 2021 Prefect. I would like to congratulate Rodin Martin on this position, it is thoroughly deserved. We will announce the 2021 Hodda House leaders for 2021 in the coming weeks.

Returning

Can I please ask that you ensure your son comes back to Boarding with an appropriate haircut, proper uniforms (summer next term), labelled clothing, a blue drawstring laundry bag and all his equipment to start school like calculator, books etc. It is difficult for us to start the term by having to chase boys up who have had all holidays to get these things right. We’d rather simply be welcoming them back as opposed to talking to them about haircuts and the like. Your cooperation is very much appreciated. The boys will need their winter uniforms as well due to the number of formal occasions and farewells.

Hodda Formal Dinner

We came together as a full Boarding community to celebrate our traditional Christmas in July Dinner this term. It was a great opportunity to eat and share some fun times. Most importantly, it was a chance to remember the late Julie Kopittke, our beautiful House Mother. She would have been so proud and humbled by the tributes and beautiful song by Sam O’Bryan.

Year 12 Mock Exam Program in Boarding

With the change to the National Curriculum, ATAR and the introduction of external exams in 2020, we have also had to reinvent how we care for and support boarders during the exam period. This ‘practice run’ of two weeks has taught us many useful lessons that we will be able to take forward with us into next term for the real thing. Realistically though, the boys have done really well adapting to the exam format and having the study periods during the day. They have engaged quite positively and used all the resources at their disposal.

Finally, I’d just like to wish everyone a safe and enjoyable holiday with their sons and I look forward to seeing you all again next term. God bless.

Mr Ken Mitchell
Head of Hodda Boarding House

Despite it being a 10-week term, Term 3 was packed with weekend sport, formal dinners, barbecues, and many other events and activities. Four sports were played simultaneously in Term 3, which meant lots of training, both on and off campus during the week, as well as lots of games spread across different venues on Saturday. This business meant boys needed to be even more organised than normal with their leave and I want to commend the Murphy men on the way they adapted to this. We had two formal dinners this term, the first was a Christmas in July event, which was fantastic. This event including the entire Boarding Village. A big shout out to Isaac Cunningham, Lachlan Gilbert, Malakai Vale and Andrew Brown for representing Murphy on the night with a performance of Jeff Buckley’s Hallelujah, as well as an original song. The second formal dinner was a Murphy-only event and was ‘party-shirt’ themed. Boys were encouraged to wear their brightest shirt and they all looked great on the night. A big thank you to our House Mum Ms Denise Johnson for organising this event. The boys all really enjoyed it!

This term also saw the return of the Mini-Teams competition that started in Term 1. It was great to see the boys embrace this again and get involved in the various activities that occurred throughout the term. The highlight of this competition this term was the six-week TRL tournament that was played on Monday nights. A big congratulations to the ‘Brown Moles’ for taking this out and securing their spot on the top of the table. To the other five teams, there will be plenty of activities running next term for you to win points and steal top place for a chance to win the Murphy Mini-Teams Trophy, which will be presented before the Year 12s leave in Term 4.

It has been a pleasure to be the Acting Head of Murphy Boarding House this term and I am very much looking forward to working with the great group of young men in Murphy again next term. I have been particularly impressed with the way in which the Murphy men interact with boys from different year levels. Whether it be a Year 12 student playing pool with a Year 9 student in the common room, or a group of Year 10 and 11 students having a chat out in the courtyard, it is just great to see boys enjoy each other’s company, regardless of year level, and embrace each other as fellow Murphy brothers. I believe this is just one of the things that makes Boarding at Nudgee College so special.

Term 4 is set to be another busy, but exciting term at Nudgee College. For the Year 12s it will be a term of ‘lasts’ and with that will come with many mixed emotions. As sad as it will be to see them all go, I am excited for them, not just for the many special events that will occur next term but for what they will achieve beyond the gates of the College. For the Year 9 to 11s, Term 4 is just as important and exciting, with it being their last before they embark on the next chapter of their Nudgee College journey.

I want to take this opportunity to wish all Murphy men and their families a very safe and happy holiday. I am very much looking forward to seeing them all back here again for a great Term 4.

A reminder to parents and caregivers to ensure that your son returns with an appropriate haircut. Boys should not have any colour or ‘tracks’ in their hair and their hair should not cover the ears, collar or eyebrows.

Have a great holiday.

Mr Alex O’Regan
Head of Murphy Boarding House (Acting)

While Term 3 has been like no other for obvious reasons, and many will be glad to see the back of it, it does provide an opportunity to reflect on the resilience of the O’Brien men. I always find Term 3 the most difficult in any year. However, this has been amplified given there has been so much uncertainty regarding the ability of boys to travel home for the holidays, training at venues off campus, not being able to support 1st teams from the grandstand, working in and around so many physical disruptions due to the renovations and so on – things that we have not had to face in the past. This says so much about the resilience of the 2020 O’Brien men to finish the term so well.  There are so many positives to look forward to in Term 4.

As the saying goes, ‘an active boarder is a happy boarder’, and with so much sport available this term, we have enjoyed an excellent Term 3 and the boys can be pleased with their progress. It is always pleasing to see our new boarders make the most of the opportunities at Nudgee College and get involved in sport, particularly when they may not have played rugby or football. What has been most pleasing is the enthusiasm with which the boys train and play. Every afternoon it is a mad rush out of the House to get to training and be with mates, whether they’re in an A team or a D team.

One of the great things about vertical boarding is the interaction between different year levels and the positive influences of older boys. While our Year 9 boys can see their days in O’Brien coming to an end, they remain focussed and excellent role models for our younger boarders. I believe our Year 9s are ready to move to a senior boarding house and the greater responsibility for self-management and direction that comes with it. Having said that, they continue to set great examples in their behaviour in O’Brien and we look forward to acknowledging their contribution to O’Brien through some farewell events in Term 4.

While all the boys can be congratulated on their efforts this term, I would like to take this opportunity to particularly thank our O’Brien House leaders Angus Wishart and Tom Hansson. Their calming influence and leadership cannot be underestimated. They have been excellent representatives of O’Brien and have learnt a lot about being a leader and the expectations placed on a leader. I am sure this experience will assist them in future leadership roles not just at Nudgee College, but in any life situation. It would be remiss of me not to also thank Jack Weise. Although not an elected leader, Jack has been outstanding support to Angus and Tom, as well as staff.

Next term sees a return to the summer uniform, however the boys will need to maintain their blazer, tie and at least one white shirt for formal occasions next term, such as the Awards Ceremony. I would also request that parents ensure their sons have had haircuts and return with appropriate uniforms and clothing. It’s amazing how many boys don’t have black school shoes on the first day!

I would like to sincerely thank the parents of the O’Brien boys for the support that I have received since taking over from Jeff these last few weeks. Thank you also to the many parents who have contacted me to check on Jeff’s progress. I have passed these best wishes on to Jeff and he has been touched by all your well wishes.

A special thanks must go to the O’Brien and Health Centre staff who have worked tirelessly this term to care for the boys, from homesickness to grazed knees. I know that I can also speak for Jeff and honestly say that without them our job would be so much harder.

Finally, thanks to all the young men of O’Brien for your efforts this term. I wish you a safe and happy holiday with your friends and families and look forward to seeing you all again.

Mr John Cross
Head of O’Brien Boarding House (Acting)

Basketball

As a whole Nudgee College Basketball cohort had a solid round to end the season. With a mixed bag of results, all teams competed well. The 1st V experienced yet another tough loss. The boys had control of the game late in the final term, but a few costly fouls and turnovers decided our fate. Despite injuries and foul trouble the boys rallied and fought back against a very well-coached BBC team. Despite the boys not ending the season as they hoped, their focus has quickly shifted to the upcoming State Championships. 

Many thanks to a beautifully drawn-up play by coach Mr Andrew Hook, Rylan Carlisle was able to hit a running lay-up as the buzzer sounded to end the season in a winning fashion. 

Old Boy Mr Liam Bush led the 9Bs to a solid victory to end the season, with a second place finish.

Coach Mr Peter Gledhill and the mighty 9Cs ended the season with a win to cap off a season with zero losses. 

Huge shout out to coach Mr Kevin Ayres and the 10As for ending their season with a draw. Despite a very challenging season, the boys showed up each week, giving their max effort.

The 1st V are set to compete in the State Championships starting today through to Sunday at Logan Metro Sports Centre. Also, the Junior State Championships will take place from 16 to 19 October at Cornubia Sports Complex. Please continue to support the boys as they look to end the 2020 Basketball season on a high! 

I want to personally thank all of the Nudgee College Basketball community for your support during the 2020 GPS Basketball season. 

Mr CJ Massingale
Basketball Director

Tennis

Another round and season of Tennis is done and dusted. It was a tough round to finish off the season, with BBC setting the standard from the start. Unfortunately, they were too strong across the board for our boys. 

The 1st IV finished in a healthy fourth position. With three Year 11s and one Year 9 student in the team, there is a great foundation for future years.

As always, the honourable mentions this week go to:

• Simon Vollert for saving four match points in the singles
• Hugh Thomson for playing up in the 6Cs and doing very well
• Nick Webber, who did great work on completing his first season in the As
• Luke Cowley for great sportsmanship 
• Peter Rose, also for great sportsmanship
• Jozef Harwood for great ground strokes

Finally, a missive thanks to TennisGear for training our boys throughout the season. Many thanks also to Ms Maria Egan, Mr Declan Markey-Towler and Ms Kate Fraikin for their contributions as our age coordinators. It is their dedication that makes the program what it is today.

Mr Brendan McGuinness
Tennis Director

The College currently has two employment vacancies

• Cattle Club Manager
• Agricultural Science Coordinator

2020 Term Bus Passes for Term 4

Term 4 Bus Passes for 2020 are now available for purchase from the College Payment Gateway. Please refer below for prices.

• Term *pre-paid term pass (discounted): $195 if purchased before midnight Sunday 27 September 2020
• 10 trip tickets (pay as you go): Once term is underway, $30 for each 10 trip ticket
• Term pre-paid term pass (no discount): $205 if purchased before midnight Monday 5 October 2020

* Note the early bird dates for a discount.

To allow for collation, printing and distribution in a timely fashion, these dates are fixed. Should you miss the cut-off, you will have to purchase 10 trip tickets for the term, which cost $30 each and can be purchased from the Tuckshop, Locker Room or Junior School.

Students can collect their passes from their House Dean in Week 1 of Term 4.

If your son loses his term bus pass, this can be re-issued at a small cost through IT/AV Services.

2020 bus routes and stops can be viewed here.

Should you have any queries regarding bus passes and tickets, please feel free to contact on finance@nudgee.qld.edu.au or 3865 0403.

Dimensions Raffle

There are less than 400 tickets remaining for the Dimensions raffle this year, so make sure you get your tickets before they sell out! Purchase your tickets here.

The major prize is $10,000 cash OR one year of Nudgee College tuition for 2021 up to the value of $15,000.

The raffle will be drawn on Saturday 31 October 2020 at 3.00pm.

This year there are five great prizes to be won! A big thank you to all of our raffle sponsors for 2020:

• Second: Harry Harry Home Australia $2,000 voucher
• Third: Panda Pearls package
• Fourth: Weekend away at Sea Pearl Mooloolaba
• Fifth: $500 Locker Room voucher, sponsored by Lamana Hotels

As always, we appreciate the generous support of the Nudgee College community.

Nudgee College Arts Committee

Holiday Hours

College Office: (07) 3865 0555

• Monday 21 September to Friday 2 October: 9.00am to 3.00pm
• From Tuesday 6 October: 8.00am to 4.00pm
• Monday 5 October: Closed

The Locker Room: (07) 3865 0498

• Monday 21 September to Tuesday 29 September: Closed
• From Tuesday 6 October: 8.00am to 4.00pm
• Wednesday 30 September to Friday 2 October: 9.00am to 3.00pm
• Monday 5 October: Closed

Book Hire: (07) 3865 0172

• Monday 21 September to Friday 2 October: Closed
• From Tuesday 6 October: 8.00am to 3.00pm
• Monday 5 October: Closed