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Voices of Hope
When we think back over history and identify those who were able to lead others forward, the voices that made a difference were those who could identify a better future and communicate a message of hope. Napoleon Bonaparte captured this in his phrase, ‘Leaders are dealers in hope’. We are drawn to follow those who can inspire a sense of a better future. This does not involve having a ‘Pollyanna’ approach to life. We look to those who engage in the messiness of life, recognise issues to be resolved and have the capacity to share and engage in a hope-filled way forward.
Jesus is and was a great hope giver. He lived the messiness of human life and suffered great pain for us, so that we might have the hope of eternal life. His voice was one of hope and offered better ways for humanity to live. His two great commandments were that we love God with all our heart and we love our neighbour as ourselves. As we lead ourselves, our families, our co-workers and community members we pray for the wisdom to lead in a hope-filled way.
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As we draw to the end of the term, we celebrate all that has been achieved and the growth that has been supported. Through engagement with academic learning, cultural experiences, sporting activities, outdoor education experiences, community events and the devotional life of the college, we have all grown through the benefit of being part of a community committed to shaping better futures. I thank all staff, students and parents for what they have contributed to collectively shape an experience that is much richer than the sum of the individual parts.
We congratulate the Maryborough Technology team who represented themselves and the college extremely well over last weekend. They were awarded the Solar Car Champion trophy and the solar boats also performed well, even though the sun didn’t provide the hoped for energy.
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Our hybrid vehicle came second overall and the girl’s human governance responsibility, the College Council is chartered to powered vehicle completed more laps than the previous year. “actively accept responsibility for and take action to support, They expect to raise over $3300.00 for Motor Neurone develop and review the performance of the principal”. Disease. The team members are to be congratulated on their designs, the way in which they gave spirited support to our Thank you to all staff (teaching and non-teaching), parents college teams and teams from other schools and their hearts and students who have willingly participated in the recent for making the lives of others better. We thank the parents for Principal Appraisal process. Dr David Bliss, Executive their support and Mr Ian Learoyd, Mr Ben Dutton and Ms Director of Lutheran Education Queensland, Dr Dolling and I Marnie Finter for their leadership. Congratulations to everyone recently met to discuss the results of the survey. David for an outstanding experience. commented the response rate to the survey was good and that the results are an accurate reflection of the broader views Ms Karen Schultz, Ms Michelle McMillan and Mrs Jo Bailey in our community. will be taking long service leave next term. Mr Damian Davis, Ms Kim Stone, Mr Brett Jones and Mrs Andrea Burnett will be It is my pleasure to report that the results of the survey returning from long service leave. We thank Mrs Jacqui indicated very strong support for the leadership of Dr Dolling, Layfield and Ms Michelle McMillan for very capably fulfilling as an educational leader and in her passion and visible the roles of Acting Head of Senior College Students and example of Christian leadership through her relationships with Acting Head of Wira House respectively. Staff, parents and students, staff and parents. The quality of the learning students benefitted strongly from the care and support environment at the college was also recognised as well as the provided by both Mrs Layfield and Ms McMillan. We also commitment to improvement and the strength of our vision thank Mr Darren Lawrance who has capably taught humanity and educational direction. We can indeed thank God for the subjects across the Middle and Senior College in the absence blessing of Dr Dolling for the strength, energy and passion of Mr Brett Jones, Mrs Allison Dunn who has, in a very caring she brings to our college and her approach to the community. way, strongly supported the learning of the Year 4 students I feel confident that in the pursuit of excellence, Dr Dolling and and Mrs Jodie McMah who very capably filled the role of the College Council will take on board the feedback from the teacher aide in the absence of Mrs Burnett. Mrs Helen survey, which indicated areas the college would benefit from a Nitschke will teaching Christian Studies and SOSE across the greater focus. There was encouragement to continue Middle and Senior College and Ms Sonia Shin will teach enhancing the breadth and depth of the educational offerings Japanese across Prep to Year 5. at the college, maintain and build on the good relationships We thank God for all the blessings He has given this both within and beyond the college, including the importance community over the term and pray that He would enrich and of the student voice and further develop the worship life of the refresh us all over the coming holiday break as we have a school, including the relationship with St Mark’s congregation. change of rhythm. We pray for God’s continual guidance as we strive towards Dr Bronwyn Dolling, Principal providing a rich, passionate and caring environment for the pursuit of excellence in the educational and personal ……………………………………………………………………….. development for all in our community.
Ruth Zerner, College Council Chair Not Returning in 2016? ……………………………………………………………………… Families who are not returning in 2016 are reminded that they will need to give notice of this by 9.00am on Tuesday 6th From the Head of Staff and October to avoid late notice penalties.
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Thank you to all parents and families for their support and From the College Council involvement in the Prep – Year 5 area of the college this term. Your support and involvement is greatly valued and welcomed Greetings to all in the Pacific community. Although it is not by the children, staff and the entire college community. After often you hear from us, I wanted to take this opportunity to such a long term, we wish all students and families a relaxing, assure you that the Council takes its responsibility for the enjoyable break. governance of the college very seriously. As part of the
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Start of Term 4 dimensions for young people to consider when it comes to building good relationships with others, including: Students commence Term 4 on Tuesday 6th October. • Living and learning cooperatively; Year 5 Camp As Year 5 students are attending camp in Week 1 of next • Giving and receiving equally; term, parents are reminded that permission forms need to be • Focusing on mutual respect – everyone is special; returned as soon as possible to your child’s class teacher. • Appreciating others and their thoughts; A friendly reminder that before the camp, parents may also need to update their child’s medical information. • Being truly present when listening to others;
Grandparents Day / Student Art Exhibition • Being true to yourself; Next term, on Friday 23rd October, we welcome • Building empathy for others feelings, needs and views; Grandparents, family and friends to the college for our annual and Grandparents Day and Student Art Exhibition. The morning offers students the opportunity to showcase their work and • Being mindful at all times. involve their extended families in their daily experiences at school. Visitors will spend time in classrooms before attending These personal attributes will enable students to build healthy morning tea where they will be entertained with musical and respectful relationships with each other. It is about performances. Details and a program for the event will be growing young people’s emotional intelligence. sent home next term. The Student Art Exhibition will also be held on the same day, commencing at 6.00pm in the Art We hope that all our students and their families have a safe Gallery. and happy holiday. Remember that it is important for young people to spend some time outdoors in the natural Ben Chambers Memorial Game environment. Too much screen time is not desirable for their development. Instead, when students are indoors reading a On Tuesday, the annual Ben Chambers Memorial Game was good book should be encouraged. held. The game is played as a round robin competition between Year 5 students and is held in memory of Ben Mr Brendan Delany, Director of Students Chambers, who lost his battle with cancer while in Year 4 at the college. Congratulations to Mr Compton and his class who ……………………………………………………………………… were victorious on the day.
Mr David Druery, Head of Staff and Students P-5 Stars of the Week
……………………………………………………………………… This Week Monday 14th September Prep Joey Woods Sienna Fioraso From the Director of Kyah Morgan Year 1 Max McDonald Ayla Forman Students Year 2 Hayden Burnett Toby Creamer As we come to the end of another school term, it is important Joshua Anderson to reflect on the importance of friends and relationships. Much Year 3 Sarah Timperley Jett Forman of what the Pastoral Care team focuses on is encouraging students to treat each other with respect and expand their Charlise Bell Ayanna Nath emotional intelligence. Building rich, caring relationships is an Kai Sorbello essential lifelong habit for young people to nurture and Year 4 Caitlin Moffitt Lachlan Gale cultivate. Sam Jones Mia Hetherington Nearly everything we achieve in life is with and through Year 5 Alexander Johnston Georgia Sharry people, side-by-side and face-to-face. There are many Romola Frazer Amy Aitken
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Annika Fawke Blaze Jamieson Siena Keir Friends of Pacific …………………………………………………………………….. Connecting College and Community You Can Do It Awards Woolworths Earn and Learn A friendly reminder to please return all stickers to the th th This Week Monday 14 September collection box in the Library by this Thursday 17 September. The final collection and collation needs to be completed prior Confidence: Caleb Donohue, Ainslie Carter to the start of Term 4. Persistence: Nicholas Cooper, Annie Hentschel, Nic Curry, We want to ensure that all stickers are submitted so the Flynn Bowering, Marco Heun, Lachie Ridley, maximum number can be reimbursed for valuable resources Sebastian Carter, Charlise Bell, Macey Winter at the college. Oliver, Laayla McAuliffe, Jemma Hynes, Mahalia Thiele, Mia McEvoy Thank you for your support.
Organisation: Hannah Meekan, Sophia Heinz, Hunter Smith September Meeting - Tuesday 15th September
Getting Along: Emily Lusk Thank you to everyone who attended Tuesday’s meeting. At the meeting, we discussed the events leading up to the end of Resilience: Benji Vergens-White, Zara Grant the year and also shared some initial thoughts for 2016. Our ……………………………………………………………………… 2016 calendar of events will be finalised at the October meeting.
Other Awards Next term there will only be one Friends of Pacific meeting prior to the AGM, which is held in November. With this in Mathletics Olivia Cooke, Hamilton Turnbull, Jack mind, the current Executive Committee will stand down at the Brewer, Ainslie Colton, Luca Turney, AGM and a new committee will be elected for 2016. Like any Siena Keir committee, we constantly need to grow and change to keep things fresh. ……………………………………………………………………… We warmly invite you to attend the final meetings for the year. If you aim to become more involved in 2016, attending the last Food for Thought couple of meetings this year will give some insight into the forthcoming year. Teaching Your Children to Be Honest Enjoy the spring holidays and we look forward to having you Children want to please their parents and often lie because join us in Term 4. they do not want to disappoint them. By letting children know that you expect honest answers and that the truth is Mrs Tracey Hindmarsh, Friends of Pacific Chairperson important, they can learn that honesty really is the best policy. As with all behavioural management, rewarding good ……………………………………………………………………… behaviour is more effective than punishing the bad.
https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/parenting-is-contact- Library News sport/201103/teaching-your-kids-be-honest Mad Hatter’s Tea Party Ms Annie Williams, College Counsellor Last Wednesday, our Year 2 students attended a Mad th ……………………………………………………………………… Hatter’s Tea Party to celebrate the 150 anniversary of Alice in Wonderland. Library staff and many of the students had fun dressing up as characters from the book. Our Year 6 and 7 library monitors led the activities, getting students to create their own mad hat, play croquet on the lawn and pin the tail on the Cheshire Cat. We then sat down to a wonderful afternoon
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tea provided by Mrs Colleen Beattie, Mrs Rhana Holt and the Year 10 and 11 Hospitality students. LibGuides The following LibGuides have been added this week:
Prep
http://libguides.pacluth.qld.edu.au/movement
http://libguides.pacluth.qld.edu.au/materials
http://libguides.pacluth.qld.edu.au/christmas
http://libguides.pacluth.qld.edu.au/fairytales
Year 8 Science
http://libguides.pacluth.qld.edu.au/home/rocks
Ms Nell Keen, Teacher Librarian
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Learning MakerSpace It is with great enthusiasm that we wish to inform you that Last week’s Makerspace activity challenged teams of Pacific Lutheran Early Learning is currently offering students to create the tallest freestanding tower they could Kindergarten places to families for 2016. If your little learner is with the materials in the space. The teams tried different almost three years old, please contact Mrs Ann Barwick or Ms approaches to their constructions, using straws, newspaper, Julie McCosker for a waitlist application. Only limited places Lego and even cardboard tubes. Our winning group could are available next year. have gone even higher except they had reached the ceiling! There was good discussion and experimentation as students The Service is also now in a position to accept waitlist developed their design and engineering skills. applications for 2017-2018.
Please contact the Service on 5436 7387.
Ms Julie McCosker, Service Leader
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Origami Production Fascinating Fossils Thank you to all students and their families who are involved This week, 6E linked up with in Origami. We have had an outstanding term of rehearsals the Australian Museum and and our cast members have shown amazing enthusiasm and another school in Warwick to commitment. Last Sunday we held our dress rehearsal, which discuss fossils. Students saw was a huge success and a great opportunity for students to real fossils discovered in experience some of the challenges we may face in the Australia, learnt about the theatre. megafauna of Australia and about how scientists can learn With only four rehearsals left until we bump in to the theatre, about the past through fossils. we still have a lot of work ahead!
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Tickets for the production will go on sale on Monday 5th Thursday 8th October: Deadly Futures Job Placement and October and will be available to purchase through The Events Community Day for indigenous students. Visit: Centre, Caloundra. http://www.indigenous.gov.au/news-and-media/event/deadly- futures-2015. Mrs Laura Bonner, Production Director Friday 9th October: Due date to register with QUT for ……………………………………………………………………… Bachelor of Design (Honours) – Fashion, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Technical Production), Careers Department Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Arts) and Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Arts). Visit: Upcoming Career Events / Important Dates https://www.qut.edu.au/study/applying/undergraduate- applications/additional-entry-requirements. Saturday 19th September: Jazz Music Institute Open Day. th For more information, visit: http://www.jazz.qld.edu.au/. Saturday 10 October: JMC Academy workshops. Visit: http://www.jmcacademy.edu.au/events/workshops/brisbane- st Monday 21 September: Applications due for undergraduate september-high-school-workshops. application in Nursing and Allied Health Scholarship and th Support Scheme. This includes Paramedics, Occupational Monday 19 October: ACU Early Achievers’ Program Therapy, Speech Pathology, Physiology and Physiotherapy applications close. Visit: For more information, visit: http://www.acn.edu.au/nahsss_ug. http://www.acu.edu.au/study_at_acu/alternative_entry/early_e ntry. Wednesday 23rd September: Discover QUT at Gardens th Point and Kelvin Grove campuses. Visit: Tuesday 20 October: Due date for Peggy Hunter Memorial https://www.qut.edu.au/study/events/discover-qut. Scholarship Scheme applications. Visit: http://www.acn.edu.au/phmss. Thursday 24th September: Discover QUT Caboolture campus. Visit: https://www.qut.edu.au/study/events/discover- Saturday 31st October: Applications due for UQ Academic qut. Scholarship. Visit: http://scholarships.uq.edu.au/.
Tuesday 29th September: UQ Introduction to Robotics Saturday 31st October: Applications due for Australian holiday workshop for students in Years 7-12. Visit: Veterans’ Children Assistance Trust (AVCAT) Scholarships http://www.eait.uq.edu.au/robotics-ict#robotics-holiday. and Bursaries. Visit: http://www.avcat.org.au/.
st Wednesday 30th September: Applications due for the Saturday 31 October: UQ sporting scholarships University of New South Wales Co-op Scholarship Program. applications close. Visit: Visit: http://www.coop.unsw.edu.au/. https://www.uqsport.com.au/content/uq-sporting-scholarships.
Wednesday 30th September: UQ ‘Artificial Intelligence’ 2016 Tertiary Applications Robotics holiday workshop for students in Years 7-12. Visit: Year 12 students are reminded that the tertiary application fee http://www.eait.uq.edu.au/robotics-ict#robotics-holiday. to study in Queensland or interstate increases on 30th Wednesday 30th September: Applications due for James September. Cook University Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery, There are a variety of closing dates for special entry Bachelor of Dental Surgery, Bachelor of Veterinary Science requirements. These dates are listed in the QTAC Guide. and Bachelor of Physiotherapy. Visit: http://www.jcu.edu.au/fmhms/forms/domestic/index.htm. Documentation for the Educational Access Scheme and other th th qualifications must be sent to QTAC by Monday 30 Wednesday 30 September: University of New England’s November. Early Entry Program applications close. Visit: http://www.une.edu.au/study/study-on-campus/get-early- Year 10 Student Career Plans entry. In Term 4, all students in Year 10 will complete their online Thursday 1st October: UQ Robogals Workshop – robotics Student Career Plan. They will receive an appointment time workshops for girls. Visit: http://www.eait.uq.edu.au/holiday- and are required to bring their laptop computer and a USB (if robotics. they have not yet handed one in to their Personal Development teacher).
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When the Plan is completed, parents need to read over them regions wining two games, drawing one and losing one game with their child and both sign a ‘consent of agreement’ form, in the preliminary rounds. Congratulation to the boys for being which needs to be returned to the Career Counsellor. selected in the team and for their efforts on the day.
Mrs Ainslie Reid, Careers Counsellor Sunshine Coast Churches Soccer Awards
……………………………………………………………………… The Sunshine Coast Churches Soccer season wrapped up recently with
Junior Sport the annual Adermann Awards presentations. Regional Athletics Carnival Alicia Woods, Sebastian Last week, the Sunshine Coast Regional Athletics Carnival Salta and Jason Wulff all was held out at The University of the Sunshine Coast. Pacific received awards on the had eight athletes who were selected as members of the night. Independent team: Alicia Woods received the Adermann Award for best and • Alicia Woods fairest player overall on the Sunshine Coast and the Terry Reynolds medal for a representative player for the U11 South • Sebastian Salta Representative Team. Sebastian Salta received an Adermann Award medal and Jason Wulff received the Terry Reynolds • Lara Pointon medal for a representative player for the U11 South Representative Team. • Jason Wulff Borneo Cup Soccer Trip • Nikita Gallagher Congratulations to Year 5 • Nathan Davis students Matthias Schlotterbach, Matthew • Sam Larsen Becker and Jack Miller • Laura Callaghan who will be travelling to Borneo over the holidays Congratulations to Jason Wulff and Sebastian Salta who were to take part in the Borneo selected to represent the Sunshine Coast in the State Titles in Football Cup. The annual Townsville. Jason finished first in the multi event (long jump, weeklong tournament shot putt, 100m and 800m), second in the 800m race, second attracts an exceptionally high standard of junior players from in high jump and second in the discus event. Sebastian Japan, South Korea, China, Hong Kong, Thailand, Singapore, finished second in the 100m sprint, third in the 200m event Indonesia, Brunei and Malaysia. and third in the long jump. We wish the boys well as they travel overseas to participate in Well done to all the Pacific athletes who competed at the this tournament. carnival! Mr Darren Hooper, Head of Junior Sport Student Success ……………………………………………………………………… Under 12 State Rugby Union Titles Recently, the Under 12 Rugby State Secondary Sport Championships were held in Brisbane. Pacific had three students representing the Regional Athletes Sunshine Coast including Sam Larsen, Oliver Frazer and Harry McLaughlin- Congratulations to the following students on their Phillips. All three boys played well at the achievements at the Sunshine Coast Regional Athletics carnival, scoring and setting up numerous carnival last week: tries. Their team finished fifth out of eight • Kurtis Modlin – 6th overall in the 100m sprint.
COMPASS NO 396 | SEPTEMBER 2015 • Sophie Larsen – 2nd in the 400m event (this is ……………………………………………………………………… Sophie’s seventh-straight year of representation at the regional level). Pacific Soccer nd • Georgia Woods – 1st in the 800m event and 2 in the 1500m event. Breakup 2015 The Pacific Soccer breakup was held last Saturday and was a • Jonathan Hall – 2nd in discus. great celebration of the 2015 season and the achievements of • Lachlan Barnard – 3rd in triple jump. our players and their teams.
• Daniel Bounty – 400m and 800m events. Thank you to Happy Heart Face Painting, Froggies Jumping Castles and Balloon Awesomeness for keeping our players Well done to Daniel Bounty (400m and 800m), Lachlan entertained at the event. Barnard (triple jump) and Georgia Woods (800m and 1500m) who have been selected in the Sunshine Coast Athletics team to compete at the State Titles later in the year. We wish them all the very best at these championships! Friday Night Schools Basketball Thank you to all students who competed in the Sunshine
Coast Secondary Schools Basketball competition during Term 3. Games will resume on Friday 9th October for the teams who Pacific Soccer AGM 2015 are still involved in the competition. All others are asked to With the children entertained, Pacific Soccer’s AGM was also please return their uniforms before the end of the term. held on Saturday. Our treasurer, Lala Burnes, announced her retirement after 10 years of service. Lala has played a pivotal role in the club’s growth and her knowledge and experience will be greatly missed.
Kelly Abraham also stepped down as canteen convenor after more than five years in the position. Kelly has been instrumental in the expansion of the canteen, which has seen
it transform into the well-organised and dedicated canteen it is We wish the Senior Boys (white), Senior A Girls, Senior C today. Girls, Junior A Girls and Junior B Boys (white) all the best for next term, as they approach finals games in Week 2. The final Kelly and Lala have both played a vital role in the operation of round of the season will be in Week 3. the canteen. The growth in service and revenue has allowed Pacific Soccer to be self-funded; purchasing equipment Thank you to Mr Prinsloo, Mr Crompton, Mrs Hauser, Mrs needed by our teams and shared equipment, which is used by Croke, Mr Justin Sayson, Mr Evans and Mr Brayden Moor for the school. their help with the program this year. Kelly and Lala will be greatly missed but we know they will SCISSA Soccer – Term 4 both enjoy a more relaxing time in 2016. We wish them all the best for the future. Next term, the SCISSA Soccer season commences for our junior and intermediate teams. We have four teams in the competition – Junior Boys, Junior Girls, Intermediate Boys and Intermediate Girls. Fixtures start on Wednesday of Week 1 and continue through until Wednesday of Week 7. All players should have received an information letter, with player consent forms, which need to be returned to Mr Hauser before the end of the term.
Mr Mark Hauser, Head of Sport The following committee members were elected for 2016:
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President: Ian Barnes Canteen
Treasurer: Louise Currey We have always appreciated the assistance provided by our family volunteers and in 2015 the six most frequent people Registrar: Jenny Lee who assisted were Andrew Whatham, Mark Christensen, Robyn Lever, Hannah Abraham, Brook Leadbetter and Torri Equipment Officer: Lisa Ackerman Burnes. We would also like to express our sincere thanks to Committee members: Chris Friend and Zane Russell everyone who has assisted in the canteen throughout the season. Following the AGM, Chris Friend also offered to take on the role of secretary in 2016. We still have several positions, which need to be filled:
• Vice President (to assist the president when required);
• Canteen Convenor (this is likely to be a shared role); and
• Coaching Director (to provide guidance and assistance Five Year Medallions for new coaches). Congratulations to the following players, who are celebrating We would like to thank everyone for the positive support their fifth year in the SCCSA competition and were presented provided during the AGM and the interest that has been with their medallion at our breakup: shown in the committee for 2016. The Pacific Soccer committee has always been run as a team, with everyone • U10 Taipans – Hobie Barry, Lachlan Currey, Jonti pitching in to help. Having new committee members is a great Fisher, Alex Lee, Jake Whatham and Lachlan way for the club to expand and diversify into the future. We Whincop. would therefore greatly appreciate any offers to join the committee in 2016. • U10 Cobras - Alex Hughes, Hazar Pearse and Hamilton Turnbull. Award Presentations • U11 Sharks – Ryan Cordingly, Sam Hickey and Following the completion of the AGM, the award William Swindles. presentations for our players and their teams were held. Many of our volunteers were also recognised for their service in • U12 Snappers – Lily Croke and Caitlyn Whincop 2015. • U13 Hammerheads – Brock Birch, William Henry and Setup crew Mackenzie Turner.
Thank you to Craig Abraham, Kyle Tippett, Zane Russell and • U15 Torpedos – Hannah Abraham. Ben Creamer, who have been regular helpers with the early morning setup, allowing five fields to be set up for each of our Ten Year Medallions home games. For only the second time in the history of Pacific Soccer, a 10 Baking year medallion has been awarded to one of our players. At the 2015 breakup, the 10 year medallion was presented to Jodie Tippett has created Isaac Barnes from the U15 Torpedos. Congratulations Isaac wonderful muffins, cupcakes and thank you for your long-term commitment to the sport and and slices for Pacific Soccer to the club. in 2015 as well as in previous seasons. For the Representative Players 2015 breakup, Jodie We would like to congratulate the following players, who were produced another amazing selected as part of the Representative or Development soccer field creation, with goals, soccer balls and miniature Squads in 2015: players.
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• U10 South – Macey Edward, Jonti Fisher, Will Swindle, • Lala Burnes (Treasurer) whose accounting records are Aden Gear, Will Butler, Alex Lee and Henry Friend. second to none.
• U12 South – Frank Butler. • Kelly Abraham (Canteen Convenor) who keeps track of the entire canteen stock, including individual sales • U13 South – Damon Abraham and Brock Birch. and purchases of food and equipment and can provide details of any purchase at any time. • U16 Girls – Hannah Abraham. • Lisa Ackermann (Equipment Officer) who only took on Fair Play Award for 2014 this role at the start of 2015, but already has a At the breakup in 2015, the complete and organised schedule of jerseys, clothes 2014 Pacific Seahorses and equipment. were presented with a Louise Currey (Secretary), not only a secretary, but pendant to acknowledge • also a qualified book keeper and financial expert, who their achievement as the will be filling Lala’s shoes in 2016. highest ranked fair play team, finishing 6th out of • Chris Friend (committee member) whose wisdom and 130+ teams last year. insight has been invaluable throughout the 2015 season and will allow the club to continue growing in Adermann Awards 2015 the future. The annual Adermann Awards were also held on Saturday evening. We congratulate the following players, who were nominated for awards:
• Frank Butler (U12 Snappers).
• Mackenzie Morgan (U15 Torpedos).
• Macey Edward (U10 South and U10 Taipans). Fair Play Award for 2015 • Hannah Abraham (U16 Girls and U15 Torpedos). On the night, the final rankings in the 2015 Fair Play Award The nominees for the Adermann and Terry Reynold awards were also announced and the U15 Torpedos finished in are highly respected within the SCCSA competition. To be second place out of 147 teams. This is an outstanding nominated recognises not only the talent of the player, but the achievement for the players and the coach Jack Vardavas. sportsmanship and the fair play that they demonstrate. Pacific Soccer will present a special award to each of the U15 Although the awards went to players from other clubs, our Pacific Torpedos. nominees should all be proud of their selection. Lost Property Best Administration Award We have several items of lost property in the equipment shed For many years Pacific Soccer has strived to be a and have attached a photo. professional and a well-organised club. At the awards night, the performance of the Pacific Soccer committee was recognised by the SCCSA Executive and we were presented with the trophy for the Most Efficient Administrative Club in 2015. This award is a fitting tribute to the dedication and the outstanding organisational structure that has been achieved by the committee over the last few seasons.
Special congratulations must go to the following:
• Jenny Lee (Registrar) who seems to personally know every one of our 179 players and their families. If you would like to claim any of these items, please contact us on one of the numbers provided below.
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Pacific Soccer Contacts Uniform Shop President: Ian Barnes 0418873320 [email protected] The Uniform Shop is open every:
Registrar: Jenny Lee 0400 229 908 Wednesday 8.00am to 9.30am [email protected] Thursday 8.00am to 9.30am Treasurer: Lala Burnes 0404 487 701 Friday 8.00am to 9.30am [email protected] Orders can be placed online via www.flexischools.com.au and Thank you everyone for being part of Pacific Soccer this will be delivered to your child the following day. season. Whether you have assisted on the committee, as a coach or manager, have helped in the canteen or assisted Mrs Donna Hollindale, Uniform Shop Coordinator your team with washing jerseys and supplying snacks, we ……………………………………………………………………… appreciate your involvement in the club and thank you for helping make the 2015 season a success.
Finally and most importantly, we must also extend our sincere Upcoming Dates thanks to the partners of our coaches, managers, volunteers and our committee members. Our partners equally share the SEPTEMBER workload and bear the burden of other family responsibilities 18 Term 3 Concludes when we are involved with activities for the club. Thank you for the support you have also provided throughout the season. OCTOBER
We wish everyone a safe and relaxing break and look forward 5 Labour Day Public Holiday to seeing our players again in 2016. 6 Term 4 Commences
Please remember that any assistance you can provide, large 7 Year 11 Leadership Day or small, is always valued, so please let me know if you have any questions regarding the committee or the various tasks 7-9 Year 5 Camp – Bornhoffen which we undertake. 11-16 Year 6 Canberra Tour
Mr Ian Barnes, President of Pacific Soccer 16-19 Melbourne Arts Tour ……………………………………………………………………. 19 Student Free Day Speech and Drama ………………………………………………………………… UNHCR Fundraiser Did You Know?
At the beginning of Term 4, I will be running a fundraiser for The height of the Eiffel Tower varies by as much as six inches UNHCR in aid of the Syrian refugee crisis. If any current (15cm), depending on the temperature! Speech and Drama students would like extra private lessons ………………………………………………………………… in the lead-up to our annual exams or if there are students who would just like to ‘try out’ Speech and Drama to find out what it's all about, I will be donating all the proceeds from those extra lessons to UNHCR. These extra lessons will be All newsletters can be accessed via our held in Week 2 of Term 4. Please contact me on 0439 622371 website www.pacificlutheran.qld.edu.au, or at [email protected]. under ‘News & Events’ / ‘Newsletters’. Lisa McKibben, Speech and Drama Teacher
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PACIFIC LUTHERAN COLLEGE Woodlands Boulevard, MERIDAN PLAINS QLD 4551
Principal: Dr Bronwyn Dolling Main Office Tel: (07) 5436 7300 Fax: (07) 5436 7301 Middle & Senior College Office: (07) 5436 7315 Absentee Line: (07) 5436 7303
www.pacificlutheran.qld.edu.au Email: [email protected]
Woodlands Boulevard, MERIDAN PLAINS QLD 4551
For ENROLMENTS, please call Mrs Chris Henschke (07) 5436 7321
Direct contact phone numbers are:
Room 1 - 5436 7377 Room 2 - 5436 7387
ST MARK’S LUTHERAN CHURCH Sunday Services:
8.00am St Mark’s Lutheran Church 16 Bombala Terrace, Caloundra
9.30am Pacific Lutheran College Woodlands Boulevard, Meridan Plains Worship in the Drama Room.
“Growing in Jesus Christ and Sharing His Love”
For more information, contact Pastor Ray Morris on 0429 856 532 or [email protected] http://stmarkslutherancaloundra.com
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