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9th October 2014
EDITION
30
From the Principal
Welcome back to the start of term 4. I hope that the holidays were restful times for many of you. If the holidays
were a hive of activity in your household I hope then that
the return to school allows you to return to some degree of
normality. The start of a new term always brings with it a
great deal of renewed energy and vigour and this term is no
different. My feelings over the first few days have been that
the recent holidays have been an ideal opportunity for reenergising the batteries for staff and students alike and I
am looking forward to what is always a busy last term at the
College.
I have appreciated the warm welcome back I received following my recent short break at the end of last term; I had a
great time and I feel very rested and full of energy for this
last term. In my absence, a number of staff members took
on additional responsibilities to cover me and I appreciate
everyone’s efforts in this regard. In particular I would like to
thank David Gardiner, Glynis Galletly and the rest of the
College Leadership Team who all accepted additional responsibilities in my absence. It is always reassuring that
you can take time off and everything sails along smoothly
and in many ways your absence is not missed.
Mental Health Week
This week, Mental Health week aims to raise community
awareness about mental health issues. Mental Health is
potentially one of the greatest challenges facing our society
as people of all ages and all genders grapple with the rapidly changing world that we now face. In years gone by, life
was simpler and the rate of change was snail like compared
to today’s society. Specifically the aim of Mental Health
Week is to promote social and emotional wellbeing to the
community, encouraging people to maximise their health
potential, enhancing the coping capacity of communities,
families, individuals and increasing mental health recovery.
The theme of the week is Celebrate, Connect, Grow.
Celebrate: the positive events in your life, as well as
the strengths and values that have helped you through
more challenging times
Connect: with others by paying attention to your close
relationships, or by reaching out and making new friends
Grow: by expanding your horizons and trying something new that creates meaning and purpose for you.
Date Claimers
The start of term four always heralds the start of a particularly busy period of College life. This term sees an added
layer of complexity with the significant changes that will
Year 4
Year 5
Year 6
Year 7
Ph: 3878 0500 I Wet Weather Line: 3878 0511 I Email: admin@njc.qld.edu.au
occur at the end of the year. To prepare families for this
busy period I thought I would note a number of these community gatherings and celebrations. In particular I would
like to draw to your attention the End of NJC Celebration
Mass on Friday November 7 at Stephen’s Cathedral in the
City. This will be a significant gathering for our present and
past College communities. It heralds a symbolical end to a
wonderful 76 year journey as a Catholic College that can
proudly holds its place as a leading provider of Catholic
Boys education in Brisbane. I would hope that as many of
our community can gather with us on this evening to mark
this special occasion.
Looking across my diary I have noted some of the following
events:
Friday Oct 10
Saturday Oct 11
Sunday Oct 12
Tuesday Oct 14
Thursday Oct 16
Friday Oct 17
Monday Oct 20
Monday Oct 20
Year 4 Mass
Start of the ATC Club Cricket Season
ATC AFL Presentation Breakfast
P&F Meeting
Orientation Day new Yr7 & 8 students
Orientation Day new Yr 4, & 6 students
Ministerial Pupil Free Day
Placement tests for all year 4, (new Yr 5
& 6) 7 and 8 ATC students 2015
Wed Oct 22
Treacy Trail Melbourne
Tuesday Oct 28 Formation evening for all Year 8 ATC
students and parents
Wed Oct 29
Formation Evening for all Year 7 ATC
students and parents
Friday Oct 31
Year 7 Disco
Monday Nov 3
P&F Meeting
Friday Nov 7
Celebrate End of NJC Mass
St Ste phen’s Cathedral
Saturday Nov 8
Cultural Trail Back to NJC weekend
Thursday Nov 13 Year 6 Graduation evening
Friday Nov 14
G20 Summit Public Holiday
Tuesday Nov 18 Night of Excellence
Thursday Nov 20 End of year Music Concert
Thursday Nov 27 Year 7 Valedictory Mass
As you can see by this brief listing of the main events for
the term it will be both a busy and an important term for our
community. I would encourage you to look at ways in which
you can join in with us in this time of endings and beginnings.
With best wishes to all
Michael Senior
Service and Action Awards
Oliver Dussin, Harry Walsh, Jack Hardiker, Matthew Hiley
Patrick O’Donoghue, Lachlan Reid, Dan Raguse, Lucas Roach
Charlie Gordon, Cale Perrie, Doug Rodgers, Dylan Thorton
Will Feather, Patrick Thygesen, Harry Walsh, Henry Hughes
From the
Assistant to the Principal-Curiculum
From the
Assistant to the Principal - Identity
Karen Madden –maddenk@njc.qld.edu.au
Conor Finn– finnc@njc.qld.edu.au
7 Characteristics of Good Learners
When I first came across Maryellen Weimer’s seven characteristics of good learners, I felt it was quite an accurate list.
However, I resisted point number 3, the idea that a lot of
learning isn’t fun. Given we spend so much energy on trying
to make the learning process as fun for the boys as possible,
I initially wondered why Weimer would claim that good learners recognise that a lot of learning isn’t fun. Her point in full
is:
Good learners recognise that a lot of learning isn’t fun. That
doesn’t change how much they love learning. When understanding finally comes, when they get it, when all the pieces
fit together, that is one special thrill. But the journey to understanding generally isn’t all that exciting. Some learning tasks
require boring repetition; others a mind-numbing attention to
detail; still others periods of intense mental focus. Backs hurt,
bottoms get tired, the clutter on the desk expands, the coffee
tastes stale—no, most learning isn’t fun.
I started to ponder the importance of endurance for learners.
The necessity to continue to focus when the novelty wears
off. The initial spark of curiosity is fun and the experience of
mastering something new is beyond fun. It is the in-between
stages of thorough investigation and committing to memory
through repetition, that are less about fun and more about
grit.
After reflection, I can see the importance of letting our boys
know that to be successful learners, they need to exhibit endurance. I want our boys to become confident that if they
endure when the fun wears off, there is an even more satisfying reward than simply having fun. The deeply satisfying experience of mastering something is far more rewarding and
worth working hard for.
1. Good learners are curious
2. Good learners pursue understanding diligently
3. Good learners recognise that a lot
of learning isn’t fun
4. Failure frightens good learners,
but they know it’s beneficial
5. Good learners make knowledge
their own
6. Good learners never run out of
questions
7. Good learners share what they’ve
learned
Maryellen Weimer
Tuck shop roster
“Beneath our radiant Southern Cross we’ll toil with hearts and
hands; To make this Commonwealth of ours renowned of all the
lands; For those who’ve come across the seas we’ve boundless
plains to share; With courage let us all combine to Advance Australia Fair” Advance Australia Fair
TEAM AUSTRALIA
It's during these times of fear (or any time for that matter) that
I wonder what Jesus and Edmund would think of us? I don't
know for sure but I do know that they wouldn't give up on us.
The concept of the resurrection assures us that God (love)
never gives up on us even if we give up on ourselves. What
people like Jesus and Edmund promised their followers was
that nothing is irrevocable and it’s never too late to begin
again. What people like Jesus and Edmund promised was
that no loss can't be redeemed nor sin unforgivable. What
people like Jesus and Edmund promised was to forgive those
who betrayed them. What people like Jesus and Edmund
promised was that our future is forever pregnant with hope
and possibility. Unfortunately, what people like our politicians
and policy makers promise is too often the opposite of these
things. Whoever we construct ‘the other’ to be either now or
into the future e.g. someone who is Muslim, homosexual, Aboriginal, a refugee, an asylum seeker, an immigrant, an extremist, homeless, poor, disabled, black, unemployed, criminal… the list goes on, my hope is that as individuals and as a
nation we continue to pray (how we live our values and beliefs) to be resurrected. I think that if Jesus and Edmund were
taxpaying co-captains of Team Australia they would appeal to
their neighbours over the fence (and even to themselves) to
practice resurrection in the following ways:
Refuse to identify with negative, blaming, antagonistic or
fearful thought.
Apologise when you hurt another person or situation.
Undo your mistakes by some positive action toward the
offended person or situation.
Do not indulge or believe in your false self (that which is
concocted by your mind and society's expectations).
Choose your true self (your courageous union with God)
as often as possible throughout the day.
Always seek to change yourself before trying to change
others.
Choose as much is possible to serve rather than be
served.
Whenever possible, seek the common good over your
mere private good.
Give preference to those in pain, excluded, or disabled in
any way.
Seek just systems and policies over mere charity.
Make sure your medium is the same as your message.
Never doubt that it is all about love in the end.
Enjoy, as I reckon you'll be rewarded if you have a crack!
Roster times - 9.30 - 1.30 pm
Mon 13th Oct: Megan Newell, Tric Gotley
Wed 15th Oct: Bec Tweedy, Maddy Briscoe, Margie Nasser, Di Hall
Fri 17th Oct : Rebecca O’Donoghue, Annie Bell, Julie Osbourne, Gaye Buchanan, Ali Courbrough
If you are unable to fulfil your roster duties,
could you please try to arrange a swap with
another person on the roster, if this is not
possible then contact the Tuckshop
Convenor - Julie O’Neill 0408733771.
From
Student Services
NJC Masterchef
The Live Cook Off
Gail Northcote– northcoteg@njc.qld.edu.au
Rebecca Edwards– edwardsr@njc.qld.edu.au
Free Parenting Workshop
Feel prepared for the holiday period! The team from the
Triple P- Positive Parenting Program are inviting separated
or divorced parents to participate in a free, half-day parenting workshop. The workshop targets concerns such as
how to improve personal coping skills, reduce conflict between parents, improve family relationships, and best support children during this time.
Parents accessing the workshop will be asked to complete
a study survey. If you are interested please access the
study webpage
here
https://exp.psy.uq.edu.au/
familytransitions. The first workshop parents may be allocated is on Saturday the 25th of October.
For further information or any questions, please email
familytransitions@uq.edu.au
Eight eager and excited Nudgee Junior Chefs took to
the stage at 8:15am on the last day of Term 3 ready to
compete for the title of ‘NJC Masterchef Champion’ for
2014.
NJC Chess Competition
Sue Goonan– Coordinator—goonans@njc.qld.edu.au
An all day Chess competition on 12th September saw
sixty four boys compete for the title of School Chess
Champion. The intra-school event was held in the
library and the atmosphere was intense.
Congratulations to the Year Level winners:
Year 4 James Ellis
Year 5 Joe Lim
Year 6 Yujin Seki
Year 7 Xavier Lim
An overall school champion award was given to Xavier
Lim from Year 7 Nolan. Congratulations Xavier and to
all the boys who participated.
Our finalists: Sebastian Silenaseu, Oliver CooperWhite, Will Burton, Ed Balkin, James Baker, Tommy
Dutton, Tom King Koi & Jamieson Parkin had 30
minutes on the clock to prepare, cook and serve four
guest judges a savoury or sweet pancake and a
smoothie of their choice. All competitors finished just
in time to plate up some extraordinary dishes. Our
guest judges, Olympic basketball player Sam Mackinnon, Olympic water polo player Gail Miller, owner of
Shouk Café Paddington Guy Frawley and our resident
adopt-a-cop Constable Will Pattie had one big task
ahead of them – taste testing 8 pancakes and 8
smoothies! Luckily they were all warned not to have
breakfast!
The voting was tight and the judges had a tough time
deciding on the top 3 chefs. I am proud to announce
that Tom King-Koi (year 7) came away with the title,
closely followed by
Will Burton (2nd place)
and Sebastian Silenasue (3rd place). Tom
walked away with an
iPod
and
iTunes
voucher to boot! A
photographer from the
Catholic Leader was
there to photograph
and witness the Cook
Off and a journalist is
currently compiling a
story on the competition that will be featured in an upcoming
Leader
edition.
I
would like to take this opportunity to say a big thankyou to all the boys who entered the Cook Off, your enthusiasm, dedication and amazing cooking skills were
so wonderful to witness. In my eyes, you are all winners! Also a heartfelt thank you to our guest judges
who added to the excitement of the morning and offered some very encouraging advice to our young
chefs.
It has been an amazing experience being involved with
the NJC Masterchef series over the past few years and
I encourage the boys to continue on their culinary journey. Until next time...keep calm and cook on!
Uniform shop roster
Julie Ebbage – 0419772664
Email - ebbagej@njc.qld.edu.au
Whilst the shop is closed for normal business, Julie
would appreciate any assistance on your rostered
day in Term 4
Please call Julie if you can assist
Mon 13th Oct: Anna Dittmar
Wed 15th Oct: Tanya Moltoni, Alicen Warriner
Fri 17th Oct: Paige Lumb
Performing Arts
CHOIR, HANDBELLS, VOCALS -Barbara McGeever—Classroom music, Choral and Handbells -mcgeeverb@njc.qld.edu.au
MOZART MUSICIANS - Jonathon Bolt - Acting Instrumental Music Co-ordinator music@njc.qld.edu.au
Welcome back with energy to our final NJC term. As you can see on the timetable below it is jam packed with performances. Please keep
checking your email and the newsletter for updates each week. Jonathon Bolt will be acting Music Director and all queries should be directed to him at boltj@njc.qld.edu.au. I would also like to congratulate Jonathon Bolt on his new position for 2015 as Instrumental Middle
School Music Coordinator for ATC. He brings with him experience, zest and excitement as we lead our students further in the music program.
Spring Concert 2014
Spring Concert: Firstly thank you to our amazing team of parents; Natalie Scalia, Lisa Morris, Karen Sherlock, Helen Davidson and Nicole
Whitfield who helped to ensure the Hall looked so colorful for a spring theme, from kites to lighting and refreshments on the night. The students were also fabulous. Sometimes it is hard to believe that primary aged students are performing. It was a very impressive performance
and a good note to finish on before we head into this terms big season finale of performances. To our comperes a big thank you and congratulations for a great job in the smooth running of the night to Andrew Coogan, Tim Bennett, Lachlan Bell and Nathan Hiller.
Terrace Jazz Night at The Tivoli
In term 4 the NJC Ensemble will also be featured at the Terrace Jazz night, performing at the Tivoli. This is also another incredible opportunity for the students to perform at a high profile venue. For ticket purchases please contact natscalia@gmail.com You may also register
on the link under the name of Nat Scalia and NJC. Please go to http://www.terrace.qld.edu.au/college-events/jazz-night to book.
Term 4 Events Calendar for Performing Arts
WEEK
TIME
ACTIVITY
VENUE
UNFORM
GROUPS
8.30am
Thurs 16 Oct
Orientation Day Yr 7&8
NJC Hall
Formal
Choir, Vocal Ensemble, Handbell Ensemble, Wind Symphony and Jazz Ensemble
8.30am
Fri 17 Oct
Orientation Day Yr 4
NJC Hall
Formal
Choir, Vocal Ensemble, Handbell Ensemble, Wind Symphony and Jazz Ensemble
8.30am
Wed 15 Oct
Assembly performance
2.30—4.30pm
Mon 20 Oct
Pupil Free Day
Handbell Practice
Music Room
Free Dress
8.30am
Tue 21 Oct
Activity Photos
NJC Hall
Formal
6.00pm
Thurs 23 Oct
Chamber Music Concert
NJC Hall
Smart casual
Terrace Jazz Night
Tivoli
Formal
Assembly performance
NJC Hall
Saxophone Ensemble
Assembly Performance
NJC Hall
Senior Concert Band
Week 2
Week 3
DATE
Fri 24 Oct
5pm own t/port
8.30am
Wed 22 Oct
Brass Ensemble
Handbell Ensemble
All Performing Arts Students
A.M.E.B students
Jazz Ensemble
Week 4
8.30am
Week 5
6.30pm
Fri 7 Nov
End of NJC Mass
Cathedral of St. Stephen
Formal
Choir and Handbell Ensemble
1.30pm
Sat 8 Nov
Cultural Trail
NJC
Formal
Jazz and all chamber music groups
Choir, Vocal Ensemble, Handbell Ens.
8.30am
Assembly performance
NJC Hall
TBC
Thursday 11
Nov
Remembrance Day
NJC Hall
TBC
Senior and Junior Concert Brass Ens.
5.30pm
Thu 13 Nov
Year 6 Graduation Mass
NJC Hall
Formal
Choir and Year 7 Handbell Ensemble
Assembly performance
NJC Hall
Night of Excellence
Rehearsal during day
St Lawrence's College
(ERPAC)
Audition 2015 Instrumental Music groups Tue-Thu
NJC
All continuing students
Break up party
NJC
All Performing Arts students
Year 7 Graduation Mass
NJC Hall
Week 6
8.30am
Week 7
Evening arrival
time TBC
Tues 18 Nov
School time
Week 8
Lunchtime
Tuesday
5.30pm
Thu 27 Nov
Clarinet Ensemble
Junior Band
Formal
Formal
Choir, Vocal Ensemble, Handbell Ensemble, Wind Symphony and Jazz Ensemble
Choir and Yr 6 2015 Handbell Ensemble
Term 4 Rehearsal times for Performing Arts
Time
Monday
7.15 - 8.15am
Tuesday
Percussion Ens 1
Saxophone Ensemble
Brass & Flute Ensemble
7.30 - 8.00am
Vocal Ensemble
8.00 - 8.45am
Choir
Junior Concert band
Jazz Ensemble
Thursday
Clarinet Ensemble
Percussion Ens 2
12.40 - 1.20 pm
Vocal Ensemble
Handbell Ensemble
Friday
Senior Concert Band Wind Symphony
Choir
12.30 - 1.15pm
3.15 - 5.00 pm
Wednesday
Parents and Friends
John Messenger President – johnmess7@gmail.com
Thank you to all the wonderful members of our community who
are taking on the responsibility of a position on the P&F committee for 2015. It should be an exciting Foundation Year for the
ATC P&F. There are still various opportunities to become involved and if you feel you can help with an of the vacant positions listed below please don’t hesitate to contact me to discuss.
Our next meeting is on Tuesday 14 October, 6.30-8.30pm in the
staff room. Everyone is very welcome to come along!
NAME
POSITION
John Messenger
Helen Hicks
President
Vice President
Treasurer
Secretary
Communications Coordinator
Communications Deputy
Technology Coordinator
Technology Deputy
Care & Concern
Grants Coordinator
Y4 Coordinator
Y4 Coordinator Deputy
Y5 Coordinator
Y5 Coordinator Deputy
Y6 Coordinator
Y6 Coordinator Deputy
Y7 Coordinator
Y7 Coordinator Deputy
Y8 Coordinator
Y8 Coordinator Deputy
Emma Boddington-Stub
Damian Moloney
Kaylene Perrissinotto
Megan Clifford
Paige Maguire
Kaylene Perrissinotto
Megan Clifford
Catherine Woodward
Sandy Nasagavesi
Therese Reid
Alicen Warriner
Anda Bakker
Therese Reid
Steve Davidson
Year Coordinators
Paige Maguire
Fiona Wright
Steve Davidson
Year 5 Coordinator
Paul Gleeson
Parent Directory
January Working Bee
Welcome Night
Yr 4,5,6,7,8 Welcome Event
Dad’s Welcome Event
Boy's Day Out Rugby
Boy's Day Out AFL
Saturday Sport BBQ
Anzac Day Camp Out
Mother's Day Stall
Mother's School Event
Trivia Night
July Working Bee
Dad’s Mid Year Event
Year 5 Grandparents Day
Father's Day Stall
Father's Day BBQ
Car Show
NJC Cookbook
To order your Cookbook go to the NJC P&F Try Booking
page by clicking here. Delicious and simple, the book is full
of favourite and soon to be famous, recipes from the NJC
Community. Only $30.00 per book or two for $55.00.
*This is a great gift idea for Christmas*
For any further information please contact Fiona Wright at always_wright@bigpond.com
Melbourne Cup Day
Set 4th November aside in your calendar ladies! The
NJC Melbourne Cup Day function is
being held at local stylish bistro ‘The
Kenmore’. For early enquires and table
bookings please contact Danielle Milne
via email: milnedm@optusnet.com.au
Boy's Day Out Soccer
Year Coordinators
Year 4 Coordinator
Year 7 Coordinator
Year 5 Coordinator
Year 4,5,6,7,8 Mass
Year 4 Orientation Day
Year 7 Orientation Day
Melbourne Cup Lunch
Year 6 Graduation
Year 6 Parents End of Year Dinner and Drinks
All parents are invited to join a celebration, as our
boys finish their primary years journey at Nudgee Junior.
The dinner will be held on Friday 31 October from
7pm at Regatta Hotel (upstairs function room).
The $45 ticket includes 2 drinks tickets,
canapes & a ‘Grazing Box’.
Please contact Helen Hansen 0400 336 227
or Kaylene kaylene@perissinotto.com
End of NJC Celebration Day Saturday 8th November
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES TRAVEL REBATE Semester 2, 2014
Does your child have a verified disability that requires transport assistance to and from school?
Has your school’s learning support teacher assessed your child’s travel capability rating as ‘semiindependent’ or more dependent? Visit our website to see if you qualify for financial assistance to
help with the cost of transport and apply at www.schooltransport.com.au by 31 October 2014
NJC Bus Ticket Order Form Term 4
Please order Term 4 bus tickets asap by
clicking here, completing the form and
returning it to the office
End of NJC Mass
NJC Photography Competition
Do you enjoy taking photos?
Are you creative?
Do you want to win prizes?
There will be winners from each category
and one overall NJC champion!
So grab a camera and get snapping! Entries
close on Friday 24 October 2014
Happy Shooting!
Mass On Friday 7th November a Mass will be celebrated at the Cathedral of St. Stephen in the City We invite
you to join us in acknowledging all who have contributed to
our wonderful story over the past 76 years. Mass commences at 7.30pm.
The Canterbury Clothing Sale The Annual Warehouse
Sale is being held on Friday 10th—Sunday 12th October
and all NJC students have been offered a VIP entry ticket
for the opening night Thursday October 9th 4pm-7pm at
836 Boundary Road Coopers Plains. For further details
click here to go to their website.
The NJC Community Mass that was scheduled for 25th
October has been cancelled due to the enormous number
of commitments and events this term. We look forward to
celebrating the Eucharist with you all at The Cathedral of
St. Stephen on November 7th.
Parent Treacy Trail Following the success of the initial Parents Treacy Trail we are scheduled to run our next
one on Saturday 18 October from 10:00am to 3:00pm.
The trail visits the sites that Ambrose Treacy walked such
as Custom’s House, St Stephen’s Cathedral, St Joseph’s
College Gregory Terrace, St Joseph’s Nudgee College as
well as his grave at Banyo Cemetery. Places are filling
fast so if you wish to be a part of this experience please
email Mr Conor Finn (finnc@njc.qld.edu.au) by Saturday
11th October.
Bush Dance Graceville Presbyterian Church is hosting
a bush dance on Saturday 18 October at 6pm at 12 Bank
Road Graceville at 6pm at 12 Bank Road, Graceville. Free
entry, free BBQ & jumping castle.
All Welcome!
Drinks for Dave NJC Old Boy Max Campbell’s father,
David, was recently diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease. To support Dave and his family, a community fundraising night will be held with a live band, drinks, paella,
auctions & raffles. The cost is $95 per person. Please
email info@drinksfordave.com.au or contact Megan
Cricket
Henschell Cricket
Specialising in Cricket Clinics and Personal Coaching Sessions
Catering for: Male and female cricketers ages 6-60 years from in2CRICKET to Brisbane First Grade standard.
The Clinic covers the following:
Batting
Theory
Captaincy
Catching
Throwing
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Bowling
Fielding
Injury prevention
Running between wickets
Etiquette
Places for Term 4 are available now!
Commences Tuesday 7 October and concludes Friday 5 December 2014 (9 weeks)
held at Fig Tree Picket State School, Cubberla Street Fig Tree Pocket
Highlights of the clinic include:
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Hour long sessions after school week days
Players of like ability grouped to a maximum of 4
Regular reports to players and parents
Personal footage filmed for analysis and historical viewing
Term commitment (1 session per week) - $55 per session
Term commitment (2 sessions per week) - $49.50 per session
To book a place for Term 4 or for further information please contact Brett Henschell via email or his mobile.
henschellcricket@bigpond.com
Mobile 04580COACH or 0452026224
ATC Cricket Season
This weekend will see the opening round of the ATC Term 4 Cricket Season. With 140 players and 12 teams in the Brisbane North Competition we are looking forward to a great start to cricket for ATC. I would like to thank Mr Brett Henschell,
our Cricket Coordinator for the huge amount of work that he has put into cricket so far; from organising kits, draws, fields,
coaches and putting the boys into teams it has been a mammoth task to get the season up and running and he is looking
forward to the first ball of the season on Saturday morning even more than the boys!
ATC Cricket Brett Henschell—henschellcricket@bigpond.com
The draw for this week is below and please be aware that all games commence at 8.15am, with boys needing to be at their
venue ready to warm up at 7.45am. After this Saturday’s games we will be having our season launch at 12.30pm at NJC on
the ovals, our Cricket Support Group will be running a cash bar and BBQ – all players and parents are invited to join us to
celebrate the start of the new season! For your information, Mr Brett Henschell will be directly overseeing the Under 10 and
Under 11 teams, and Mr Dave Capra will be overseeing the Under 12 and Under 13 teams.
Team
ATC U10 Blue
Coach
Address
Gary Jones
11th October
Hopgood East
NJC
ATC U10 Green
Mark Fletcher
Hopgood West
NJC
ATC U10 White
Alex Benstead
Hopgood West
NJC
ATC U10 Gold
Josh Paige
Jack Bowers South
NJC
ATC U10 Red
Michael Paige
Jack Bowers South
NJC
ATC U11 Blue
Angus Stockley
Regan Harney
NJC
ATC U11 Green
Hayden Bertoli-Simmonds
Shaw Road Middle
Shaw Rd, Kalinga
ATC U11 White
Kieran Daymon
Jack Bowers North
NJC
ATC U12 Blue
Mark Sampson
Jindalee SS
Wongaburra St, Jindalee
ATC U12 Green
Paddy Behan
Corramulling Park 1
Yooralla St, The Gap
ATC U13 Blue
Matt Ribeiro
Brookfield Showground
Brookfield Rd, Brookfield
ATC U13 Green
Jordan McDonald
Col Westaway Turf
Priors Pocket Rd, Moggill
Sport News
Welcome back to our final term of NJC. I hope you had a restful break and are ready for what will no doubt be a very
busy eight weeks. I would like to congratulate Mr Paul Jones for running a very successful swim camp over the holidays. The boys had a great time the level of improvement shown by the boys over the two weeks is a credit to their
hard work and commitment.
ATC Aquatics Paul Jones—aquatics@njc.qld.edu.au
A new era of swimming at Nudgee Junior College has started and the spring holiday swim camps were a great success.
More than 70 students participated in these camps and we were very impressed with the dedication and commitment
the swimmers put into their swimming. A mixture of swimming technique and activities with land based games kept the
swimmers entertained each day. To participate please contact Paul Jones directly via email or phone 38780528.
The term program is now underway and it is great to see the numbers of students participating in swimming. As we
move forward, we will be moving some swimmers to a 4.30pm start time in the afternoon session. This will create more
space in the pool and a more efficient learning environment for all levels of swimmers. We will also introduce an afterschool program for these students to keep them engaged until their swim session starts
Afternoon Homework Program 3.15pm-4.15pm
Monday and Tuesday afternoon will see the introduction of supervised homework sessions in the library. They
will meet at the library at 3.15pm wearing school uniform and must have their homework books with them as there will
be no use of the iPads or other electronic devices. At 4.15pm they will be walked over to the pool to get changed and
begin the session.
Afternoon Strength Program 3.15pm-4.15pm
Wednesday and Thursday will have the students participating in an age related core strength and flexibility program. Students will need sports uniform including shoes for this activity. These programs will be a positive step forward
for the overall development of the swimming boys in the college. Boys are to get changed into sports gear and go directly to the pool area to meet the program facilitators by 3.15pm.
As we move forward into the term, we are working on the development of a competitive swimming club and also a competitive program for term 1, 2015. There are a number of interschool meets being planned and the finalisation of the
competitive pathway for our competition swimmers should be completed in the coming weeks. Thank you for your support.
3x3 Basketball Fee Hannan—basketball@njc.qld.edu.au
3x3 is a dynamic and entertaining sport and we encourage you to come and watch the boys.
Last Days to Register for Nudgee Junior Term Four 3on3 Basketball
Please email basketball@njc.qld.edu.au with your childs name, date of birth, class, previous basketball experience and
your email contact.
Competition Details
Training starts next week at the following times:
Tuesday 3:15 to 4:30pm Year Six and Year Seven
Thursday 3:15pm to 4:30pm Year Four and Year Five
Saturday games start on the 18th of October and the last week of the competition is 8th November (only four Weeks)
8am to 10am at NAB Stadium, Dixon Street Milton
Uniforms
The boys are required to wear Nudgee Junior Sports Uniform (Bibs will be provide to differentiate the teams)
Game days will involve 30 mins of skill development and then 90 mins of games.
Boys will be placed into teams for the five weeks of games and we encourage you to ensure your son attends all games
as their team may be unable to compete if there are boys missing. We will look forward to seeing the boys next week at
training.
Water Polo
Training has begun in preparation for our first round of games this weekend. There are still places left in teams, please
contact Mr Paul Jones jonesp@njc.qld.edu.au if your son would like to get involved. At the time of writing we had not
been given game details, however we will communicate these to boys involved as soon as they are available.
Year 6 Canoe Polo
Notes were sent home with Year 6 boys who are interested in playing, please return these by this Friday in preparation
for next week.
Golf
A note will be distributed to boys after assembly on the last day of term. The program commences next Wednesday 15
October, and permission notes will need to be returned and payment finalised by Tuesday afternoon 14 October.
Have a great weekend!
Dave Capra
ATC Juniors are proudly sponsored by BMW Westside and
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Enviro Club
7.00am to 8.00am
Taiko Drumming
3.15pm to 5.00pm
Rainbow Reading
8.00am to 8.30am
3.00pm to 3.30pm
Art Club
3.00m to 4.00pm
Vocal Ensemble
7.30am to 8.00am
Choir
8.00am to 8.45am
Handbells
3.15pm to 5.00pm
ATC Swim Squads
3.30pm to 6.30pm
Triathlon Training
7.00am to 8.00am
Monday
Opti-Minds
3.15pm to 4.30pm
Rainbow Reading
3.00pm to 3.30pm
Percussion Ensemble 1
Saxophone Ensemble
Brass Ensemble
7.15am to 8.15am
Choir
8.00am to 8.45am
Vocal Ensemble
12.45pm to 1.20pm
Flute Ensemble
7.15am to 8.15am
ATC Swim Squads
5.30am to 8.00am
3.30pm to 6.30pm
BI Tennis Training
7.00am to 8.10am @ NJC
NJC Water Polo Training
7.30am to 8.30am
*Year 5 and 6 - 2015 Cricket Trials
3.30pm to 4.45pm
NJC 3 on 3 Basketball Training
Year 6 and 7
3.15pm to 4.30pm
Tuesday
***Breakfast Book Club
7.15am to 8.10am
Rainbow Reading
8.00am to 8.30am
3.00pm to 3.30pm
Jazz Ensemble
Junior Concert Band
7.15am to 8.15am
ATC Swim Squads
3.30pm to 6.30pm
Triathlon Training
6.30am to 8.00am
Year 6 Canoe Polo
6.00pm to 7.30pm
*Year 6 and 7 2015 ATC Cricket
Trials
3.30pm to 4.45pm
**NJC Golf Program @
Brisbane GC
4.00pm to 4.30pm
Wednesday
Rainbow Reading
8.00am to 8.30am
3.00pm to 3.30pm
Cooking Club
3.00pm to 4.00pm
Debating
3.00pm to 4.00pm
Senior Concert Band
7.15am to 8.15am
Clarinet Ensemble
12.30pm to 1.15pm
Percussion Ensemble 2
12.30pm to 1.15pm
ATC Swim Squads
5.30am to 8.00am
3.30pm to 6.30pm
BI Tennis Training
7.00am to 8.10 @ NJC
NJC Water Polo Training
7.30am to 8.30am
ATC Club Cricket Training
3.15pm to 4.45pm
NJC 3 on 3 Basketball Training
Year 4 and 5
3.15pm to 4.30pm
Thursday
Enviro Club
7.00am to 8.00am
Rainbow Reading
8.00am to 8.30am
Chess Club Training
12.30pm to 1.30pm
NJC Rosary Group
– Chapel
12.45pm to 1.10pm
Wind Symphony
7.15am to 8.15am
ATC Swim Squads
5.30am to 8.00am
3.30pm to 6.30pm
Triathlon Training
3.15pm to 4.30pm
Friday
ATC Swim Squads
6.00am to 8.00am
NJC 3 on 3 Basketball
Comp @
Auchenflower
7.45am to 10.00am
ATC Zone Cricket Fixtures
8.00am to 12.00pm
ATC Water Polo Fixtures
1.00pm to 4.00pm
Saturday
NJC Whole School Co-Curricular Timetable:
Term 4 2014