Altitude | Term 1 2022 by MoretonBayColleges

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YOU BELONG Mr Andrew Holmes | Principal

As I reflect on Term 1, I cannot remember a time when there was so much disruption to the start of a school year, and it took until Week 7 to have our first ‘normal’ week. We have experienced COVID-19 restrictions, the delayed start to schooling, and our thoughts and prayers continue to be with those affected by the floods. Regardless of the disruption, our College community has remained adaptable and resilient, and I thank everyone for their contribution to making our College such a vibrant community. The Term has certainly passed by very quickly and I congratulate the boys who have remained engaged, positive and focused With the lifting of restrictions, it has been a pleasure to welcome parents back to our College events. I was delighted to welcome parents and grandparents to attend the Primary Captains Inauguration. It was a wonderful occasion for our Primary student leaders to take their pledge in front of the boys and provided an opportunity to congratulate the Year 6 leaders as they embark on the challenging and rewarding year ahead. Similarly, the Scholars Assembly was a very special event that provided another opportunity for the College community to come together to celebrate and acknowledge the 2021 Scholars, the class of 2021 Academic Excellence and the Academic Commendations of our boys. It is always a pleasure to welcome back the ‘Old Boys’ who, along with the class of 2021, are a testament to the connection and sense of togetherness at MBBC.

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It is fitting that our boys, past and present, staff, parents and members of our community realise that you do not just attend MBBC, You Belong. We believe that by creating a sense of belonging our boys will experience a greater connection, engagement, and purpose leading to better student behaviour, higher academic achievement and enhanced social skills. This edition of Altitude clearly demonstrates the supportive and caring community that exists at MBBC, and as you read through the various articles, I hope you are able to reflect on what an amazing College community we have - one that provides an opportunity for your son to thrive.

2022 CAPTAINS

Viraj Khatri College Captain Who is your greatest role model? My greatest role models in life would be firstly, Steph Curry and secondly, my two English teachers, Mrs Cadz and Mrs Williams. Steph gives me the motivation to be my best self everyday through his effort both on and off the court. On the court we see the consistent work that Steph puts into the team and the game, and his NEVER GIVE UP attitude and it’s that strong mindset which I’m inspired to the most. On the other hand, both Ms Williams and Ms Cadz have inspired me through their everlasting love and care they show towards their students. The compassion and energy they have is something I find to be truly inspirational and aspire to return to the people around my own life. What would you like the class of 2022 to be remembered for? I would like the class of 2022 to remembered for many things but most of all, their comradery

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and spirit. The companionship of this cohort is something that I’m truly proud to be a part of. All of us are there for each other no matter what, and the spirit we show for our mates and this school is something which should be remembered and passed on to future senior cohorts. What defines leadership? Leadership consists of a mountain of different aspects in life. There’s teamwork, courage, resilience, determination, care, engagement and the list goes on. However, the most important thing to me is doing whatever I can as a leader to inspire others. Whether this be the future leaders of MBBC or anyone else, that’s what defines leadership and that’s what I pride myself in doing every time I step inside the gates of this school. What show are you binge watching at the moment? With the stress of being in year 12, the show I’m currently binging right now is Friends. This show provides just the right amount of humour, love and heart-warming content that helps me keep my mind relaxed and prepared for school. However I’m very excited for the release of Stranger Things S4 later this year.

Darcy Gray Service Captain Who is your greatest role model? My greatest role model would be my parents. What would you like the class of 2022 to be remembered for? I hope that the class of 2022 can be remembered for being hardworking and for making a positive difference in our school community through our actions. I think that as a cohort, we're extremely intelligent and can make a lot of positive change in the world, we just have to work at it consistently over the whole year. What role does faith play in your life? I think that faith provides sound moral principles that allow myself and others to make good choices and be a positive force in our communities. What are you currently reading? At the moment I've got a couple books on the go, I have just finished reading Dune (the book is better than the film obviously) and I'm currently reading Outliers; The Story of Success By Malcolm Gladwell as well as The Children of Hurin by J.R.R Tolkien.

Daniel Cunningham Sport Captain Who is your greatest role model? I would have to say my greatest role model is Adam Gilchrist, the way he carries himself on the sporting field and his integrity when representing the country are characteristics I aspire to follow. His discipline both in real-life and while playing cricket is one of my favourite things about him the level of discipline you display says so much about your character. What would you like the class of 2022 to be remembered for? I’d like the class of 2022 to be remembered for its spirit and support of the college, as a cohort I think our biggest strength is our mateship and willingness to volunteer at a moment’s notice. What do you enjoy most about competitive sports? The thing I enjoy the most about competitive

sports would have to be its ability to push the participants to perform their best and improve as much as possible. Competitive sports show a lot about your character, it shows dedication, self-esteem, integrity, mateship in the face of adversity. Where will we find you in five years? Hopefully, in five years’ time I will have finished my business degree at QUT and looking at working overseas, I hope to continue playing competitive sports whether at home or abroad.

Miku Sugimura College Vice-Captain Who is your greatest role model? My grandfather has been and always will be my greatest role model. Excluding his occasional outbursts on the stupidity of Japanese politics or the coaching of Japan’s football team, my grandfather was a quiet man. However, he knew to always speak out whenever necessary, sticking to his values and beliefs, even if it was unfavourable for him. I will always admire his hard work and determination, which got him out of the rural outskirts of Japan to Tokyo, establishing his own manufacturing company on the way, and later helping my family and I to make the move to Australia. What would you like the class of 2022 to be remembered for? Unity. With our cohort comparatively smaller than others, I believe the bond between each student and the need to collaborate becomes even more important. Our 2022 cohort benefits from students being a part of a diverse range of backgrounds (ethnically and spiritually), which offers us unique and open-minded perspective and experience towards the trials and tribulations of Year 12. Where will we find you in five years? A beautiful wife, three children, and a home with its mortgage already paid off. What is your ‘go to’ study strategy? My ‘go to’ strategy in studying comes down to simply ‘getting the job done’. I think a lot of successful students have this thing I call mental strength. Not being necessarily smarter, but perseverance and toughness to keep going once they pick up that pen

Max Eberspaecher College Cultural Captain Who is your greatest role model? My greatest role model is my dad because he works extremely hard at his job and is honest and genuine with the people around him. He always supports and pushes me to chase my dreams and interests and is always there to pick me back up when things go sideways. What would you like the class of 2022 to be remembered for? I would like the class of 2022 to be remembered for building house and college spirit between the primary and secondary year levels, so everyone can get behind and support one another to create a community filled with mateship.

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What inspired your love for the arts? My love for art was inspired by two things that I learnt whilst first exploring the arts; arts ability to bring a wide variety of people together to share in something they commonly love, and secondly, the freedom and expression that art unlocks for the individual. Art is a wonderful tool that can be used as an outlet for our emotions and to build relationships with the people around us, which is something I love to immerse myself in, as it allows me to become a better and more rounded person. Where will we find you in five years? In five years, you will find me studying a science at the St Lucia UQ campus. I will also be playing music in some of the ensembles UQ offers and playing basketball casually on a weekly basis. I would be nearly finished my study at UQ and would be participating in internships across the STEM industry to see what different jobs are available after university. Across all of this I would be staying in touch with the mates I have made at MBBC.

GIFTED AND TALENTED ACADEMIC OPPORTUNITIES Despite the rocky start to 2022 we are grateful that we have been able to commence the year by participating in several outstanding academic enrichment opportunities across the campus.

Brain Bee Challenge The Australian and New Zealand Brain Bee Challenge was held in Week 8. This is a competition for Year 10 students to learn about the brain and its functions, about neuroscience research, explore careers in neuroscience and to dispel misconceptions about neurological and mental illnesses. Well done to Jayden Raddatz, Steven Labanne and Harry Naumann who competed in Round 1 of this event. If successful in Round 1, the boys will be invited to participate in a full day of hands-on activities and challenges at the University of Queensland.

Maths Olympiad Junior

Maths Olympiad The Secondary and Primary Maths Olympiad competitions commenced in Term 1. Boys from Years 5-8 were selected to compete in a series of five Maths Olympiads across the year. The boys are challenged to solve five maths problems in each Olympiad in this Australian and New Zealand competition.

Maths Olympiad Senior

G.A.T.E.WAYS Ignite We were lucky enough to host the G.A.T.E.WAYS team for G.A.T.E.WAYS Ignite in Term 1. Highly capable primary boys were invited to attend a fullday program exploring scientific concepts outside of the curriculum in these exciting, hands-on workshops designed to ignite curiosity, challenge and inspire budding young scientists!

Gateways Term 1

Bree Hackett, Learning Enrichment Teacher

Gateways Term 1

SCHOLARS ASSEMBLY Our Scholars’ Assembly is the day on which we bring back those who have achieved academic excellence, in order to acknowledge and honour them in front of their school community and their family. We are rightly proud of the academic excellence of our scholars. The calibre of young men showcased in our Scholars’ Assembly hints at the breadth of their activity during their time at Moreton Bay Boys’ College. What they have achieved in their final year of schooling is the culmination of many years of endeavour, growth and progress in mind, body, and spirit.

On the honour roll for 2021 we recognised: •

College Dux Samuel Harding (ATAR 99.80)

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College Proxime Accessit George Summerscales (ATAR 98.25)

Our 2021 Scholars were: •

Blake de Raat - ATAR 98.00

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Harrison Blackmore (MBBC 2021 College Cultural Captain) - ATAR 96.90

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Benjamin Poulton (MBBC 2021 College Sport Captain) - ATAR 95.40

2021 Year 12 Subject Excellence Awards were awarded to:

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Matte Dixon

Visual Art Award

Hugh Bettinson

Legal Studies and Music Extension Composition

Ashwin Chopra

Geography Award

Jordan Nichols

Physical Education Award

George Summerscales

Ancient History Award and Chemistry Award

Noah Schrantz

Drama Award a gift from a Board Member

Samuel Harding

Benjamin Poulton

Business Award

Eli Dixon

Japanese Award and Design Award

Cooper Sichter

General Mathematics and Biology Award

The Ms Jennifer Hayes Honour Award for English, Engineering Technology Award, Physics Award, Mathematical Methods Award, Specialist Mathematics Award and Digital Solutions Award

Jared West

Music Award and Music Extension: Performance

We are so proud of all our 2021 Graduates, and it was an honour to recognise our 2021 Scholars in our annual assembly. We look forward to learning of their future endeavours and to keeping in touch with these new ‘Old Boys’ in the years to come.

5 STAR LEARNING APPROACH Mr Richard Curtis | Head of Primary

It has been an interesting term, to say the least. However, the business of learning goes on and I thought it might be a good idea to share some of the learning experiences of our Year 4 boys this term. With reference to the MBBC's 5 Star Learning approach, what does it really look like to be a student at the school? The boys move through so many learning experiences in the week, so I thought it might be appropriate to give an example about what it looks like from the ground level. For a boy moving through his normal time at MBBC. Therefore, I’ve chosen the model and the language around the approach and elaborated on some of the experiences that link to the model.

Agency | Voice/Choice and Ownership This language is brought to us straight from the Enhanced Primary Years Programme review. This is moving beyond the teacher-directed style of teaching and learning or even student-initiated inquiry where they may, through good questions, find an avenue to explore. Voice, choice, and ownership can come through from the explicit learning process where boys take this learning and move towards applying it in a different context. This idea of 'transdisciplinary' learning is where boys can make that link through different subject areas. The Year 4 boys have been working through their unit of inquiry: 'Where we are in place and time' and focused on the central idea 'Journeys provoke change'. Thinking about those conceptual words, 'Journey' and 'Change', it is very easy to relate them to many aspects of our own lives and the boys have considered

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these words and their relevance to themselves. Following this they have chosen an explorer to focus on. This aspect of the work has come after rigorous work around the 'first fleet' and the 'colonisation of Australia'. But now the boys start to choose, take ownership, and lead their own inquiries into an explorer. The boys will work to find out about how this explorer’s adventures relate to those keywords of a ‘journey provoking change'. The boys get to use the 'approaches to learning' around research skills homing in on the formulation of good questions along with accurate data collection. These skills help them to find and organise what it is they are going to present. Also, how they wish to present it. Again Choice, Voice and Ownership play a part in their decision to choose a medium and display their learning in an authentic way.

Collaboration | Communicate/Cooperate/ Contribute Getting the classroom dynamic right in Year 4 is critical. In this Year 4 group the cohort has grown from 32 boys in 2021 to 43 boys in 2022. Teachers and boys have the opportunity to collaborate on the new dynamic to make sure there is a clear understanding of how the different roles play out in the classroom with students knowing their role in their learning and how the teacher should facilitate this. As you enter the classroom you will see expectations and classroom essential agreements on the walls. The Year 4 students are clear on the responsibilities they must take as learners and how they should treat one another. Once this is established you will see how they work together. Discussions around the text they are reading sees the boys all contributing to classroom discussion. Reading some of the text aloud or posing thoughtful and probing questions initiates responses from the teacher and others. ‘Think pair and share’ is a popular tool the boys have been using in Year 4. The teacher will ask them to think of an idea relating to their unit of inquiry or to a maths question. The boys will come up with their own responses but then pair up to refine their thinking and see if they are on the right track. The next step may be to share in a group of four, a final review and to make sure they reached the best answer. It's a simple process but it always allows for a good idea to come out of a collaboration process.

Not everyone wants to collaborate or contribute all the time however cooperation is essential, whether it be as part of moving around the school, entering new spaces like the library, or even just sharing classroom space. The need for respectful cooperation to occur is essential to maximise the learning for the boys. Again, many of these elements are sorted out very quickly in the first weeks of school as norms and protocols are cocreated into an ongoing essential agreement.

Agility | Open Minded/ Adaptable/Resilient These three words have come to the forefront in recent years. For many of us, we've related them to the ongoing turbulence that COVID-19 lockdowns have brought and the adaptation of learning online. In many ways, this has been an experience that when discussed properly, students should have grown from. At MBBC and in Year 4, we focus on strengths and realising what we have done well to move through things successfully. It's important to move from a victim role in these times to one of solutions focused language, where you identify what you are doing well and keep doing it. This shines through in our outdoor education program where this coaching language is used as it is in the classroom. In Year 4 whether it be attending camp at Mt Tambourine and staying for two nights, starting a new school, or making new friends, demonstrating a level of adaptability is crucial. As a school, we need to provide opportunities within the curriculum and through co and extra-curricular systems for growth in this area. Building resilience is harder than it used to be as we have become more comfortable in our world but through the other key elements mentioned in collaboration and taking agency, there is a challenge for rigorous discussion and the understanding of the perspectives of others. This leads the boys to realise the value of being open to other ideas and values but also being able to justify their own position on things.

Curiosity | What is possible? What else? What if? Within the word, 'Question' is that smaller word 'Quest'. In Year 4 boys have spent time looking at what makes a good question? Does it start with why? Who? When? What? Or how? What is the language incorporated into that question that will make the difference to the learning? Boys are learning that using conceptual languages such as provoke, journey, and change will mean their questions will lead them onto more questions and more opportunities for learning. Wonder walls play a large part in the classroom as these questions are posed for all to see. This helps the boys see what others are thinking and refine their own questions. Making the learning visible is a powerful tool that comes from the Harvard Project Zero Programme. The boys in Year 4 complete visible thinking tools such as 'See, Think, Wonder' where they look at a piece of stimulus, perhaps a detailed image, they write down exactly what they see, what it makes them think of and finally a wondering that takes the challenge to the exploration phase. There are many tools like this that teach the boys how to frame their thinking and their wonderings.

Reflection | Feedback/ Growth/Progress A plenary session is a time for boys at the end of each lesson to sit, discuss, ask questions and reflect on their lesson. It is this time that allows for the consolidation of ideas to come through. To clarify and identify the importance of what has been taught and learned. There are many ways to look at the progress of a boy's abilities, skills, character, and academic learning success. Some of it is through their own reflections, peer comments, through parents' observations, or the authentic and standardized tests that teachers create. The Year 4 boys receive ongoing formative feedback through progressive online reporting. This is where a sample of work is placed on Seesaw with a progressive mark included and a growth comment. This ability is seen by parents and boys alike.

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The growth and progress of the Year 4 boys have already been discussed in person or at online interviews that spend time looking at how they are progressing. Also occurring consistently throughout the term is the conferencing with boys one-on-one to make sure they understand a task and the criteria to complete it. This is just a brief overview of how some of the elements of the MBBC 5 Star Learning model are used to assist the boys in their ongoing growth and development as learners.

SECONDARY 5 Star Learning Approach At Moreton Bay Boys’ College, we are proud of our 5 Star Learning Approach because it ensures that our teaching and learning environments are collaborative, supportive and productive. By promoting student agency through an inquiry-based curriculum the boys of MBBC are challenged to be curious, agile and reflective thinkers so that they may contribute meaningfully to our globally connected community. Our Teaching and Learning approach fosters the development of: •

Curious teachers and students who are creative and critical in their thinking and who have a strong desire to learn and grow.

Agency – Love stories told to school boys The last couple of years have been tough. We’ve had to get used to wearing face masks. We ran out of toilet paper. And the mullet became fashionable – again! For some, the world has become a little sadder, a little lonelier, especially given the conflict in Europe. What our students needed was agency and a chance to look for joy. In educational contexts, agency refers to “a respectful and more empowered positioning of students to be active agents in their own learning lives.” (O’Rourke and Addison, 2017) As English teachers, we decided to do this by sharing the LOVE! The “must-read” novel this summer was Love Stories by Trent Dalton: Brissie boy, double Walkley Award Winning journalist, and multi-award-winning author of Boy Swallows Universe. When gifted a sky-blue 1960s Olivetti typewriter by a family friend who had passed away, Dalton decided to seek love stories from the people of Brisbane and the world. Our boys followed his lead.

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Agile teachers and students who are not only open minded but who are confident to take risks on their learning journey.

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Collaborative teachers and students who practice empathy and who work respectfully in teams to bring out the best in each other.

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Reflective teachers and students who embrace the growth mindset and who not only try new approaches to learning and but also evaluate their effectiveness.

On Valentine’s Day, Year 10 invited their teachers to come and chat with them about their love stories. Then they wrote. The final step will be to publish their book. The boys’ own words reflect how they were given a voice and choice:

Agentic teachers and students who advocate responsibly and respectfully, and who have a genuine belief that they can make a difference in this world.

Riley D: “Writing a love story based on our teachers gave us agency by letting us go past professional barriers and connect with our teachers. By doing the interview ourselves, we had the power to ask what we wanted to know about them in relation to their love story and we had full responsibility for our work.”

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Mrs Naomi Williams, Head of Secondary

Blake P: “Choosing who to interview gave me agency. I was able to make my own decision. I wasn't given a stimulus and could write about what I wanted.” Hamish L: “Writing a love story based on Trent Dalton’s book and interviewing a teacher gave me agency. As I was interviewing a teacher independently, I felt as though I was in control of

my learning. It gave me an empowering position as a student because I got to get the information myself. Therefore, when I was writing out my story, it gave me a personal desire and will to act, as I knew that I was the one that achieved this.” Ryan K: “The love story that I created that was based on my teacher helped me to be an active agent in my learning because I learned by discovering it myself rather than just being told. Hearing about one of my teacher’s love stories also taught me to be respectful because I had to respect what they were saying. I felt like I led the learning myself.” Jayden L: “The process of organizing meeting times with our respective teachers was a bit daunting because we had to do it ourselves, but I also felt like I was the boss.” Mrs Leigh Ann Cadzow-Andreas, Head of Communications

Collaboration – Collaborative tasks are at the core of pedagogy in Arts and HPE. Outstanding performances are not usually the product of one individual; even Australia’s women’s single tennis champion is supported by a raft of people working together to achieve the same goal. Through The Arts and HPE curriculums, teachers work to develop boys’ confidence to contribute, skills to co-operate, and appropriate language to communicate effectively, beginning with our Year 7 classes. In Drama, the boys began the year working collaboratively to develop a small role-play performance. Group members all contribute creative ideas, then must negotiate to decide on the final outcome. They co-operate with each other to share costumes and resources and communicate constructive feedback for improvement. In their first Visual Art unit, 7A and C created their own unique sculpture, inspired by the work of Alberto Giacometti. While each student creates their own piece, the process of honest feedback from their peers builds the boys’ confidence to contribute their own ideas and opinions in the art-making process. Likewise in music, small group music making tasks have enabled each boy to work to their strengths in contributing to a successful performance.

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HPE classes have seen learners going beyond the obvious way of ‘collaborating as part of a basketball team’. Our boys have collaborated to analyse their own and others’ performance, implemented feedback to enhance their outcomes, and adapted roles and responsibilities that support and enhance team cohesion and lead to successful movement outcomes, and most importantly, confident young men. Mrs Stephanie Smith, Head of The Arts

Reflection – David Boud (1987) has defined reflection as "… a conscious activity in which we engage to explore our experiences and develop new understandings and conceptualisations." (Boud 1987) Teaching the humanities allows students to engage in a range of different experiences regarding different cultures, how history is made, and why things are the way they are today. This term saw our students travel in time from the dawn of human civilisations (Year 7) learning basic skills of investigation; nations on the move whether they want to or not studying slavery and convict settlements (Year 9), to critical thinking relating of our treatment of the oldest continuous culture in the 20th Century (Year 10). Our boys experienced different cultures discovering the changing nature of Ancient China (Year 8) through to a modernising Japan during the Meiji Restoration (Year 11) enhancing their perspective of the world. Students learnt there is more to Pompeii (Year 12) than the fact it was covered in ash until the 16th Century but given a window back in time for then to learn about everyday life in an Italian resort. Through reflecting on our past and seeing the world from multiple perspectives we build a greater understanding of ourselves and those around us. Mr Stuart Paterson, Head of Humanities

Curiosity – It was Albert Einstein who famously said, “I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious.” For Einstein, curiosity was the engine that drove his creativity.

Similarly, to Einstein, we believe that encouraging students to embrace their curiosity leads to more effective and enjoyable learning. For example, Year 11 Biology students were challenged to use their prior knowledge of cell organelles to create an edible cell. Students had to decide which confectionary item would be the best representation of each cell organelle, by thinking about how the lolly related to the organelle’s structure and function. Jellybeans were used to represent mitochondria because “they had a similar bean shape and both provided energy,” and sour straps were used to symbolise rough endoplasmic reticulum because “the sugar on the outside of the strap represented the ribosomes attached to the endoplasmic reticulum.” By building their curiosity, we can stimulate and encourage our students to explore and learn more about the world around them. Mrs Leisa O’Connor, Head of Science and Mathematics

Agility – FIRST Tech Challenge September 2021, and The Griffins (Moreton Bay Colleges’ Robotics team) gathered to watch the release of the latest iteration of FIRST Tech Challenge match rules. They were going to have to interpret those rules, then design and develop a robot from scratch. To achieve this, they needed to be agile in their thinking to overcome some major problems. First problem, our new robot chassis were too low for the latest field design. Ok, let’s jack-up the wheels to provide clearance. Then, our intake device was too slow, which resulted in a redesign. Next, our communication cables don’t fit our new motors, so we solder and create our own, but they break! Right, let’s try a programming solution.

Year 7 boys collborating to create a roleplay

Throughout the entire process, the students encountered a problem, found various solutions to that problem, debated, and implemented their preferred one. In the end they produced the most complex robot that we have ever built for the FTC competition. Mr Damien Murtagh, Head of Technologies and Engineering

Year 7 boys collborating to create a roleplay

STUDENT AGENCY AND VOICE Mrs Naomi Williams | Head of Secondary

MBBC Extension Programmes We were excited to launch the Maths, English and Music Extension programmes for our students in lower secondary years. These programmes aim to prepare our highly capable boys for their senior years through academic rigour and challenge. Students were selected to participate based on their potential, interest, and commitment to the subject area.

English Extension Programme This programme was created to encourage the creative expression of the boys who have a love of the English language and/or excel in their academic English classes. These boys are not only learning to develop their writing according to the needs of their audience and purpose but also enjoying experimenting with how they can communicate their thoughts and ideas. Our very first meeting saw the evolution of their blog which they have called The Bay Boys’ Bulletin. They have been given complete voice, choice, and ownership of this online blog; given the opportunity to choose about whom or what they write as well as to focus on what they believe is important and/or that the community should know about. The boys were excited to have it launched on Instagram, Facebook and through the MBBC Weekly Bulletin.

Math Extension Programme This programme is for students who have an interest in mathematical problems and/or excel in their Maths classes. Each week, the boys are given 16

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small problems to be completed in the time frame. This can vary from individual tasks or group works. The chosen problems aim to evoke students’ critical thinking skills by making them utilise their past experiences or knowledge. Throughout this term, we have witnessed perseverance from the boys when they are presented with difficult problems and the joy from finally being able to solve them by teamwork and thinking outside the box. We have been impressed by the different approaches to problems and communication between the boys to assist each other.

Music Maestros Programme Courage. Creativity. Collaboration. These are the goals of the MBBC Maestros programme. The boys are encouraged to take risks by performing a new piece in front of the group every two to three weeks. They are fearless in their pursuit of individual excellence in performance, while also taking creative risks as they complete various song writing and composition challenges. They collaborate with their peers as artists and act with agility as they embrace every opportunity to try something new. The group are working towards producing a showcase night at the end of Term 2 and will be involved in all aspects of organisation from AV planning to marketing. We are also hoping to produce an album of original songs/works by the end of the year and perform these originals at a showcase night at the end of Term 4. The level of commitment and drive already evident in these students is inspiring and will no doubt lead to some incredible performances throughout the year and beyond.

ALTITUDE WELLBEING REPORT Mr Anthony Lewis | Deputy Head of Secondary - Student Wellbeing

“Every cloud has a silver lining” – a line that could be used to describe the beginning of 2022. Kicking off the year with a false start of two weeks due to the global pandemic, was initially met with frustration. But the silver lining was the seventh day of February. Seeing the students face-to-face with their friends and their teachers. They came back with more enthusiasm, more energy and more excitement. This is indicative of the type of young men we have in MBBC: resilient, agile and open-minded. The first few weeks of the year also reflected the results of a survey conducted by the University of Adelaide last year that asked the students questions related to their wellbeing. Across fifteen wellbeing factors like Engagement, Optimism, Depression, Anxiety, Purpose, Worth, etc. the boys that participated in the survey demonstrated improved results in eleven of these factors since the last survey in 2019. Along with this, the students also demonstrated a deeper understanding of wellbeing as a concept. Given this survey was completed in August of 2020, it reaffirms our approach to wellbeing and teaching and learning during remote at home learning. One of the recommendations from the survey was to develop a way to give the boys more agency in what we do in our wellbeing sessions. With that in mind, we found a programme called Pulse which is a weekly, five-minute questionnaire about their wellbeing. From the results and data at the end of each term, the staff decipher what future programmes need to be implemented in our wellbeing sessions. Our wellbeing programme, Secondary School Time, gave the boys a chance to come together and work as a full cohort with some teachers they may not usually have. Here is a snapshot of Term 1:

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Year 7 are working on adapting to Secondary School with Mr Murtagh, Dr Wollenweber and Mr Darveniza.

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Under the guidance of Mr Loreaux and Mr Montgomery, the Year 8 boys are working on remaining balanced.

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Year 9 are completing a Video for Change with the help of Mr Lew and Mr McCarthy

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Year 10 are working on team building with Ms Smith and Mrs Cadzow-Andreas

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Year 11 are preparing for the next two years of being seniors by looking at leadership under the guidance of Mr Howell and Mr Cox

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Year 12 are completing personality profiles with the help of Mr Paterson and Mrs O’Connor.

With a record number of students playing school basketball, I jumped on the bandwagon and, with the help of some Year 12 students, threw together a mini tournament for the secondary basketball teams during their lunch breaks. The non-playing students loved coming along to cheer on their mates and help increase school spirit. Players were respectful, yet competitive, and enjoyed the extra court time during the day. One of the highlights for our senior boys every year is receiving their senior jersey. This year, they were presented by the boys in Prep, as a reminder that they are always representing every student in our college. It was also nice for some of the boys to reflect on their time in Prep at MBBC and to remember where they have come from and the people they used to look up to. As always, the year ahead looks busy. With business comes excitement and opportunity.

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VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING The focus of Vocational Education and Training (VET) at Moreton Bay Boys’ College is to provide a purposeful vocational experience that is customised for each individual student. A VET pathway provides students with a range of career and learning opportunities and is an excellent pathway into the workforce, further training, or university entry. 2021 concluded with 23 students completing a total of 36 qualifications.

school-based apprenticeship. Jacob currently works one day per week with Riviera learning Polymer Processing. After finishing Year 12, Jacob will move to a full-time apprenticeship. He is also enrolled in the Diploma of Business giving him the necessary tools for the future.

Work experience

VET students can participate in the TAFE at Schools Programme and complete a TAFE Queensland qualification or a Certificate through a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) while still at school. Students can choose from Certificate I, Certificate II, or Certificate III qualifications. Upon successful completion, these courses can contribute toward the Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) and build practical skills giving students a head start in the job market.

Work experience is an invaluable opportunity for a student to get firsthand experience or to have a sneak peek into what an industry is like before they commit to further learning in that area. Work experience is an integral part of the VET program. Jacob completed work experience in November 2021 with Riviera Australia which has led to a

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Diploma courses At MBBC we offer two Diploma courses to our senior students. The Diploma of Business, facilitated by Barrington College, is conducted on the MBC campus every Monday afternoon. 15 MBBC students are engaged in the learning and university entry pathways that the diploma qualification offers. The cohort across both colleges has 42 students.

Ethan undertaking a Cert 1 in Building and Construction at TAFE

School-based apprenticeships and traineeships School-based Apprenticeships and Traineeships (SATs) allow students to commence an apprenticeship or complete a traineeship while at school. They combine paid work, training, and school, as well as an industry recognised training qualification. Students will also gain QCE points. SATs can have enormous benefits for students offering them firsthand skills, training and realistic exposure to the workplace. SATs require students to work a minimum of one day each week (term time) and during holidays.

MBBC hosts the Diploma of Project Management, facilitated by Axial Training P/L, also on a Monday afternoon. There are 10 students from MBBC in a class of 11 students. Mrs Allison Petrillo, VET Coordinator

Will, Matthew, and Jordan participating in the Diploma of Project Management.

Matthew commenced his apprenticeship with Stagnitti and Sons building contractors, in January 2022. His apprenticeship, studying a Certificate III in Carpentry, continues after school transitioning into a full-time apprenticeship. Matthew is also enrolled in the Diploma of Project Management providing him with the necessary educational tools in addition to a QCE to support his pathway in the construction industry.

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MUSIC Choir Day On Sunday 20 February both Moreton Bay College’s Choral ensembles came together for their Annual Choir Day, in preparation for the upcoming Classics Concert. The day was held at MBC Music Centre, and we had a very productive day, warming up with various vocal exercises and then got into our song rehearsals. Luckily there were no COVID disruptions, and we were able to go ahead with the day. We spent a solid morning rehearsing a combined Choral piece called The Sound of Silence, a piece that encourages the audience to not be afraid and to speak out. All singers enjoyed the contrasting harmonies that the MBBC boys provided and how the overlapping rhythms were put together. In the afternoon, we split into our separate choirs and the MBBC secondary vocal ensemble focused on two contrasting pieces, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s This is the Moment and Pompeii by Bastille. By the end of our rehearsal day, we were comfortable and confident with our parts. It was an enjoyable day for all the boys and as a Year 12 student I particularly enjoyed my last ever Moreton Bay College’s Choir Workshop, hoping to have led the way for future MBBC boys to get involved.

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Classics Concert - Part One We started 2022 with our first big co-curricular music concert, Classics Part One. Due to COVID disruptions our much-loved concert was separated into two parts and this first concert focused mainly on the vocal ensembles, along with some lively performances from Senior Stage Band and Chamber Percussion Ensemble. The night kicked off with the Senior Stage Band performing American Patrol arranged, a classic jazz standard that featuring MBBC’s multi-talented Ryan Chang switching between clarinet and alto saxophone, and Sophie Donohue on trumpet solo. The audience was wowed by a combined Choral piece called, The Sound of Silence, in which the MBBC Secondary Vocal Ensemble did an outstanding job providing contrasting harmonies to MBC’s Vocal Point. This was followed by MBBC secondary vocal ensemble performing two contrasting pieces, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s This is the Moment and Pompeii by Bastille. The boys did a splendid job communicating through their focus on dynamics and emotions, Doctor Henry Jekyll’s dream of ridding the world of all evil, before switching to the energetic modern pop classic of Pompeii with its catchy repetitive choral chant. It was a stunning performance. Another highlight was the Chamber Percussion Ensemble’s energetic performance of Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture, a piece written to commemorate his countries successful defense against Napoleon’s invasion, followed by Modest Mussorgsky’s, Night on Bald Mountain, commonly known from the classical Disney animation Fantasia. The concert was rounded out with great performances by the MBC Chamber Choir, vocal point and Chorale singing a range of classics from the more modern ABBA hits Love of My Life and The Way Old Friends Do, to more traditional favourites such as Piu Jesu and Earth Song. A big thank you to our team of music teachers for their encouragement and to the families and friends who attended to support our talented musicians. Ethan Kircher, MBBC Music Captain

THE ARTS The Arts - Linking Learning with Life Art is born of the observation and investigation of nature. - Marcus Tullius Cicero If the last 24 months has taught us anything, it is the importance of our wellbeing. For many, the lockdowns and uncertainty of 2020 –21 have prompted us to refocus on our health by reconnecting with our local environments, and nurturing our relationships with music, film, books, online broadcast, puzzles, painting, dress-up and all things loosely or directly connected with selfexpression and Arts. Indeed, it is well known that both interaction with our natural environment and artistic expression are important parts of any child’s development; physiological and psychological benefits of nature play are well documented, as too are the benefits of Arts education. It is a privilege then, that MBBC is the site for a Griffith University PhD research project that aims to examine the outcomes for students from their involvement in the planning, development and interaction with a completed nature and art walk, located adjacent to F block. Kerrie Mackay, who is employed at the College as our Design Teacher Aid and Technician, is undertaking this action research project for her PhD studies at Griffith University’s Queensland College of Arts. The Year 5s were first to engage with the project, by providing ideas regarding the walk to the Year 11 Design Students. All reports are that the boys are feeling very proud of themselves and their creative suggestions. From here, the Year 11 Design students have now completed their designs for the walk and presented them to the Year 5s. The initial qualitative outcomes indicate an improved quality and richness in the Senior Design students work. The final step for 2021 was for the Year 11 Art students to use the concepts from the process so far as stimulus for their own artwork which will form the basis for their first assessment task in Year 12. Some of the work will be installed in the space.

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Students apply current best practise for design and nature-based urban spaces in their work. Mrs Mackay takes the latest research and makes is accessible for even our youngest learners. Our Seniors, on the other hand, have enjoyed rich theoretical conversations about geological, architectural and sensory aspects of their work, and have enjoyed the challenges that are unique and authentic. Phase one of the project is due for completion by the end of 2022. Ms Stephanie Smith, Head of The Arts

When Life imitates Life… there’s a little bit of Drama, and a whole lot of learning. Amongst the rubble and ruin of World War 2 a bubbling of discontent began to permeate the theatres of Europe. Playwrights expressed earnest disappointment in the world’s leaders, having presided over what many saw as a destruction of ‘humanity’; firstly, at the hands of poverty, during the 1930s, and then as a consequence of global, industrialised, conflict. Fast forward to 2022. The international events that unfolded in the early parts of this year presented a harrowing similarity to the world of 1940s Europe. The destruction abroad follows-on from the economic hardships felt by many during the global pandemic, presenting some in our community with significant financial challenges. It is unsurprising then that the conversations of many young people echo the notion of disillusionment with traditional institutions expressed by artists of post-war Europe. It is not unexpected too that ‘existential’ questions about the purpose in life come to the fore of our young men’s consciousness; especially in the critical and inquiring minds of those about to graduate from the College. As part of their studies in Drama, the Year 12 class have explored the renowned literary work, Waiting for Godot by Samuel Beckett; in which two men wait, and wait, for the character Godot to arrive. They muse, argue, ponder and expound, to pass

the time, or more specifically, to make meaning of their existence. Depressing? Perhaps. Or possibly a platform for hope? In their unique and original interpretations of the play, the Year 12 boys contextualised the work within a current setting. Overcoming the restrictions of mask wearing and stagnated rehearsals due to group members in isolation, the boys persevered to create and present engaging and insightful performances. It takes planning and resilience to produce a polished production. It takes ‘hard-yakka’ to memorise lines, learn cues, refine articulation and build breath control and strength – it takes an earnest commitment to the other artists in your group. So, amongst the fractured images of ‘humanity’ that permeate our world, the Drama class emerges as a place of purpose and meaning. A place where our young men’s voices are valued and listened to. A place where groups negotiate to share space and resources; where they pitch in to help ‘set up’ and ‘pack up’ their stage designs, where they provide encouraging and considered feedback, and where they self-reflect honestly and critically to improve. The Drama class is a place where we find meaning and purpose in our connection and commitment to working with, and for others, in the pursuit of something greater than any one person could create on their own - a place where we learn about ourselves; our capacity to create purpose and meaning in our lives, and the confidence to serve others. And doesn’t the world need a little bit of that right now. Ms Stephanie Smith, Head of The Arts

Will Zerner and Sean Nichols as Vladimir and Estragon in Waiting for Godot

SPORT SUCCESS Ms Cerene Hughes | Head of Sport

As the school year commenced in 2021, MBBC Sport could not have foreseen the challenges and opportunities that lay ahead. The year began impressively with notable sporting achievements, high levels of engagement across all sport and activity programmes, and a fierce determination to learn and progress in all sporting endeavours. Sport is fast becoming synonymous with the Moreton Bay Boys’ College experience.

were hot days on the water with light winds that strengthened throughout the day. When the winds increased in magnitude, along with the brisk chop, which often made it tough to sail, our sailors became very familiar with the challenges in the sport of sailing. Though, the combination of gusty breezes and well-laid reaches resulted in some impressive displays of thrilling racing across the water.

The College is leading the way in delivering a comprehensive and strong schoolboy sport programme, providing boys with opportunities to explore a range of activities. The MBBC Sport programme teaches boys to discover personal strengths through competition camaraderie and encourages them to become all-rounders.

In contrast, our sailors also experienced days, hoping for winds, revealing that fleet racing is very much about sailing quickly and getting over the line first. Although, in Teams racing you showed how it becomes more tactical, where the objective is to stop your opponent winning as much as winning yourself. Despite some slightly kamikaze tactics at times, and frequently challenging conditions, you always participate respectively and perform creditably.

Two sports which have experienced significant growth more recently are Sailing and Basketball.

Sailing College sailing is going from strength to strength with 26 boys signed up to participate in the 20212022 programme, ranging from the Development Squad to the Racing Team. Beginners focussed on training and skill development, while the Racing Squad focussed on the fundamentals of Teams racing. A very successful season launch, and ‘Blessing of the Fleet’ was held at the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron, which also highlighted the important work of the Sailing Support Group, which is so critical to the success of our programme. College sailors compete in Fleet and Teams racing throughout Term 4 and Term 1, testing their skills, developing skipper and crew combinations, while learning and adapting to sailing pacers in varying weather conditions. The 2021-2022 season has seen the waters of Moreton Bay delivering shifty winds, stirring the bay into a frenzy of whitecaps, whilst others 26

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Your love of being challenged and the enthusiasm you have all brought to the sport of sailing has forged bonds, regardless of age, given you opportunity and taught you lessons. The whole fleet is to be commended on their competitiveness, perseverance, and courage. Onwards to the 2022-2023 season!

Luke Rogers

Lewis Campbell and Wilbur Bright

Basketball Basketball continued its rise in 2021, with a ground-breaking year in both participation and performance. The program has provided students with the opportunity to play both winter and summer seasons, focusing on skill development, game fundamentals, enjoyment, participation, and the opportunity to feel a part of the MBBC basketball family. The basketball program has aimed to be all encompassing, adopting a policy of leaving no student who has signed up without a team. Players are encouraged to work hard and persist to master the many skills required to be successful basketballers. More than 83 boys across ten teams were involved in the 2021-2022 MBBC Summer Basketball season. The boys competed each week with class, good sportsmanship, and enthusiasm, resulting in significant player improvement across the programme. Whilst the programme experienced COVID-19 disruptions, the boys showed great resilience to stay focussed and compete each week, and we look forward to continued growth throughout 2022. Players, thank you for encouraging inclusivity and a team-first mentality. Thank you for your dedication, support, and passion. The culture amongst our basketballers is something they should all be proud of. Congratulations to the U15B’s who are going into the Grand Final round undefeated. All teams recorded strong results, with six of the ten teams progressing to the semifinals, and four booking a grand-final spot in their respective age and league divisions.

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It’s our first appearance at Grand Finals in the Southern District Basketball League Club Competition. With only 40 minutes left to play, our teams are preparing to be crowned champions. The MBBC army of blue are gathering in support and will be instrumental as they sit courtside encouraging our teams to dribble, shoot, rebound and score. For those thinking about taking up the sport of basketball for the 2022 Winter season, your journey will begin by introducing sessions focussed on developing skills and improving your technique in a fun, caring and professional environment. It’s everyone’s game!

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SPORTING EXCELLENCE It is pleasing, though not surprising, that many Moreton Bay Boys’ College students achieve sporting excellence in co-curricular pursuits beyond their participation in Britton Shield and CSSAQ Championships or flagship teams. An impressive number of boys who have qualified on representative teams and competed at various national level competitions over the summer holiday. To all these boys, their coaches and parents, we extend our congratulations. I note the following significant achievements among these:

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Daniel Glasper

Metropolitan East Aquathlon Team Metropolitan East Swimming Team

Nash Boal

Metropolitan East Triathlon Team

Mikko Rippon

Brisbane Blitz U21 Ice Hockey Team - Australian Junior Ice Hockey League (AJIHL) 2022 Term 1 Schools Team Racing Results – Gold Fleet Results – 7th Place

Ryan Wheeler

Metropolitan East Baseball Team Metropolitan East Softball Team

Lachlan Glavicic

Composite District 17-19yrs Football Team

Ioan Griffiths

Metropolitan East Swimming Team

Hugo Wheeler

Metropolitan East Swimming Team

Fletcher Foster

Lytton District 10-12yrs Rugby League Team

Calan Tindall

Lytton District 10-12yrs AFL Team

Dustin Yeates

Lytton District 10-12yrs AFL Team

Wilbur Bright

Sailing 2022 Queensland Musto Australian Optimist Championship at Georges River Sydney. It was his first year at a Nationals and placed 14th overall after 5 days of racing in 20knt winds over 5 days.

Yukash Nesakumar

Karate Elite Youth Competition • Silver in Kata for his age group boys 14-16 years • Silver in Kumite (points fighting) boys 12-13 years • Bronze in Open Kumite (up to 16 years)

Ethan O'Hagan

Karate Elite Youth Competition • Gold in Kata boys 14-16 years • Gold in Kumite (pints fighting) Boys Open 14-16 years • Gold in Kumite (points fighting) boys 13-14 years

Hemi Hiku

Karate Elite Youth Competition • Gold in Kumite (points fighting) boys 6-7 years • Bronze in Kata boys 6-7 years

Edward Carroll

Karate Elite Youth Competition • Bronze in Kumite (points fighting) boys 11-12 years

Luke Rogers

Sailing Sail Sydney 2021 • Finished 5th overall NSW State Titles (Term 1, 2022). • 4th overall (by 1 point). Luke is going to Victoria for the Youth Nationals, back to Brisbane for the Nationals and then Worlds in Spain in July/August.

Hugo Ralph

Sailing • 4.7 Lasers – 1st place – Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron • Royal Queensland Junior Sailor of the Year 2021 • Australian Sailing – Queensland Youth Sailor of the Year 2021 • Australian Sailing – Finalist for National Youth Sailor of the Year 2021 • QSports – 2021 The Courier Mail Channel 7 Queensland Junior Sport Star of the Year – Finalist • 2021 Queensland Youth Championships - 1st Place Laser 4.7 Class • 2021 Queensland Youth Week - 1st Boy 4.7 Laser Class • 2021 East Coast Championships - 1st Place Laser 4.7 Class • 2021 Laser State Titles - 2nd Place Laser 4.7 Class Open Event • 2021 North QLD Laser Titles/Airlie Beach Easter Regatta - 1st Place Laser 4.7 Class Open Event • Laser Metro Championships 4.7 results - 2nd Place Laser 4.7 Class Open Event • QLA Winter Regatta - 2nd Place Laser 4.7 Class Open Event 31

STAFF PROFILES The greatest lesson you have learnt from a student is? What a teacher says at the right moment can have a life-changing impact First impressions of MBBC? MBBC is an incredibly collegial school full of enthusiastic people. Individual personalities are encouraged, and the pursuit of passions is supported.

Leon Loreaux Visual Art Teacher Work history I am a practicing artist and have been an Art teacher for 17 years, 12 of which were in boys’ education. What brought you to teaching? The desire to spread a passion for art like Gary Lavis, who was a particularly inspiring high school art and photography teacher. My favourite teaching moment? I could not possibly pick a specific favourite teaching moment, but in a more general sense; that look on a student’s face when they realise that they have created something remarkable. My greatest hope for my students for 2022 is? That they understand the importance of intelligent risk-taking and that mistakes are not just an important part of learning, they are an essential part. Hopes for me as an educator in 2022 are? To continue to build rapport and relationships with the wonderful students and staff at MBBC. Which educator inspires you? Art critic Matthew Collings has a wonderful way of succinctly being incredibly profound, accessible to people regardless of prior understanding and delivering ideas in an unconventional, interesting way. His writings and documentaries can be revisited over and over and still have ideas to give.

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Werner Botha Health and Physical Education Teacher I started my teaching career at Groves Christian College as the Primary Director of Sport, and then moved to Moreton Bay Boys’ College. I taught here for 8 years and was teaching Science, PE, Cert 3 and had a very brief stint as the Director of Sport. I then moved to St Joseph’s College, Gregory Terrace to be the Head of Track and Field and Head of Cross Country. After three years I realised that I wanted to be closer to home and part of my community again. A job opportunity arose at Moreton Bay Boys’ College and I absolutely love being here again. What brought you to teaching? I was an Elite athlete with my sights set on representing my country in Track and Field at the Olympics. I tried out for the 2008 Beijing and 2012 London Olympics. During this time I decided to study teaching as it would enable me to tour the world, live in Europe and teach on the side while focussing on my running career.

My favourite teaching moment? My favourite teaching moment is not a particular time but more of a moment when students have the “ah … I get it now” expression. That’s when teaching is very rewarding. My greatest hope for my students for 2022 is? My greatest hope is for my students to finish 2022 with more skills, including those needed to help them overcome challenges and disappointments so that they learn from them and grow. Hopes for me as an educator in 2022 are? To always have an impact on the lives of my students. Be it the curriculum I teach or simply the connections made outside the classroom. Which educator inspires you? My fellow peers. We are always learning ourselves; we are always trying to improve our craft and we support each other. The greatest lesson you have learnt from a student? Don’t try to be someone else, be yourself. First impressions of MBBC? The sense of community you get at MBBC is what draws me to this place. Each and every person plays a part and feels connected to this College. I cannot describe it, but it is very special.

Allison Petrillo VET Coordinator I have been employed at MBBC for 13 years now. Originally employed as a Teacher Aide with Learning Enhancement, in 2022 I moved to my current role of Vocational Education and Training (VET) Coordinator. VET at MBBC is a respected programme offering students diversity and flexible pathway opportunities, in addition to senior timetabled subjects. My greatest hope for my students in 2022 is? That we can support each student in preparing them for their future career and learning journey. That they feel valued and achieve success in their chosen field. Hopes for me as an educator in 2022 are. That students achieve the outcomes they need for the next steps of life after school. Gaining skills employers are looking for, working independently, showing initiative, problem-solving, and developing social and personal skills. The greatest lesson you have learnt from a student. Walk your own path – don’t let someone else’s goals and dreams influence your vision of life.

P&F The Moreton Bay Boys’ College P&F Association are looking forward to a rewarding and exciting year ahead full of connections and fun-ship events. Our first fundraising event ‘Trivia Night’ was held during March, with the school community embracing the theme of ‘Not All Super Heroes Wear Capes.’’ Later in the year will see the return of the popular P&F Cocktail Event at the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron at Manly.

Welcome our 2022 Committee

Trivia Night

We would like to thank our 2021 Committee for their amazing support, and a special thanks to Mrs Stacey Mears for all her contributions over the years. We welcome our new 2022 Committee: President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Parent Representative Coordinator

Stephen Gray (Year 12) Gil Carter (Year 9) Deanne Kircher (Years 11 and 12) Gary Calford Monica Palmer (Years 2, 5 and 7)

Committee Members: Monica Palmer Jodie Gisler Ashley Gryl Matthew Page-Hanify Stuart Gregory

(Years 2, 5 and 7) (Year 8) (Year 3) (Year 7) (Year 10)

The Moreton Bay Boys’ College P&F Association are looking forward to a rewarding and exciting year ahead full of connections and fun-ship events. Our first fundraising event ‘Trivia Night’ was held during

Trivia Night

Mrs Jemanda Hannouf, Community Development Officer

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MBBC OLD BOYS’ ASSOCIATION The Moreton Bay Boys’ College Old Boys’ are looking forward to a rewarding and exciting year ahead, full of connections and fun events. We welcome the Class of 2021 to the Old Boys’ Community and look forward to catching up with them at our MBC / MBBC Homecoming Event in August.

Old Boys Reunions

Staying Connected https://www.facebook. com/groups/mbbcob oldboys@mbbc.qld.edu.au

From the Archives

In October this year we will host our first multireunion event welcoming back Old Boys’ from Class of •

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5 Year Reunion Class of 2015 (rescheduled due to Covid)

Class of 2012

Preschool students, Mrs Youngman, Mrs Petrie

Welcome Signage Boys of MBBC 2003

WHERE ARE THEY NOW

Nicholas Thompson Class of 2016 Tell us about you most exciting adventure? My most exciting adventure spending two weeks in Japan by myself, backpacking around and exploring. I was able to meet so many amazing people and try so many different things that I didn’t think I would ever get to do. I would definitely recommend everyone go over there at some point as it is such a unique and special place. What has been your greatest achievement? Ever since I was in year 12, I have been interested in the weather and have enjoyed storm chasing. I chose to study a dual Bachelor of Science and Maths, with the aim of becoming a meteorologist. Through various networking opportunities and community events, I was able to meet multiple people who helped me achieve this goal and I accepted a roll as a meteorologist for Weatherwatch mid last year after graduating. I’m now able to do what I love all day (and get paid for it)!

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What would you tell the next generation of MBBC Boys? The best thing I can say is if you find something you love, immerse yourself in it and get out to meet people who are already doing what you want to do. Knowing people in the industry will be the best way to get into the field or career you might be interested in. It’s also important to know that it’s okay to change your mind. Better to spend a few years discovering what you love, than to end up doing something you don’t.

Johnathon Kyranis Class of 2014 Tell us about your most exciting adventure? My journey started in Year 12 at MBBC when I applied for a job at my local Dominos store. I started as a nervous and quiet young man, but quickly became quite proficient and after six months I was the assistant store manager. I jumped at the opportunity but soon realised that I had very little patience. Over time I learnt some hard lessons, how to teach rather than scold and how to build a positive culture. What has been your greatest achievement? In 2019 I purchased a Dominos store with my business partners and have grown sales by more than 50% setting several new sales and service records. However, the achievements that I value more are that I have personally developed nine full-time managers, trained twelve people in Certificate III in Hospitality or Business, sponsored two local sporting clubs, given opportunities to people with difficult circumstances and donated hundreds of pizzas to people in need. What would you tell the next generation of MBBC boys? I remember being devastated when I missed out on being a school captain. A teacher said to me ‘remember this will pass and your year will go on, because you don’t have the title doesn’t mean you can’t lead.’ Throughout my journey, those words stuck with me, and I learned to lead from the middle and set an example to follow. Don’t do things because someone is watching or because you might get praise for it, do it simply because you know it is the right thing to do. Ultimately YOU are the person you will be spending the rest of your life with. So, make sure that when you look in that mirror, the man staring back at you is one that you can be proud of. Once I was asked ‘what are you going to do? Make pizzas for the rest of your life?’ my response, “maybe I will”.

2021 IMPACT REPORT Mrs Alex Givney | Director of Philanthropy

We give to the VBF because my children are using the facilities paid for by the parents of previous students - 2021 Parent Survey response

While the Moreton Bay Colleges’ Foundation was only formed five years ago, our combined College communities have instilled the spirit of giving for over 120 years. The MBC founding Greene sister’s family gave by building the Bay Terrace school for their daughters to run. In the early 2000s, our community came together to found Moreton Bay Boys’ College and the generosity of our donors continued. Since then, families, past students, staff and our wider community have given to our colleges to ensure their future. The Foundation was established to be the custodians of these gifts and in 2021 we were proud to report the following:

3 Bursaries funded

1m invested - our portfolio grew over 10% in 2021

15K in grants and sponsorship to the Robotics Programme

25K contributed to fund new technology at the Colleges

8K profit from the first Business Breakfast

27K raised by the Raffle

37 events attended with Alumni groups

71 Foundation Folders sold

Save the Dates. In 2022 we are excited to be launching our first Giving Day on Thursday 26 May and we will host two Business Breakfasts – Friday 20 May and Friday 19 August. More information is available on our website https://foundation.moretonbaycolleges.qld.edu.au 38

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Meet our leaders Mr Anthony Lee, Chairperson, The Moreton Bay Colleges' Foundation

Mrs Janelle Bostock, Deputy Chair, The Moreton Bay Colleges' Foundation

Reason for joining the Foundation:

The education provided to my wife years ago by MBC and to our children has been pivotal in their lives and I'm keen to see continued investment in our Colleges so they can achieve their full potential in developing the society's citizens of tomorrow.

Being an active member of the College community since my son started Prep, it was a way to give back to the school and contribute to the future education and facilities of both Colleges. The Board has a more strategic focus on future growth and planning for both Colleges.

What skills and experience do you bring to the role?

Having the opportunity to take on a Board position, is not only very rewarding, but I also enjoy collaborating with my peers, and gives that sense of pride and satisfaction to cement the solid foundations of our past, with a strategic focus on catering for the students of today and tomorrow.

I come from a diverse background as an Executive involved in organisational transformation, strategy, major capital investment, commercial governance and technology implementation. Additionally, I've transitioned to being a 'stay at home' Dad with an appreciation of the crucial supporting roles we can play in our community. Your vision for the Foundation in 10 years?

It's important that the Foundation develops from its establishment phase to a sustainable position of perpetual funding growth through the implementation of effective annual giving programs, demonstrated delivery of capital to major works, sound investment management and a suite of supporting events that engage our broader community. Something we should know about you… I'm a big computer gamer who loves the joy and learning that thoughtful implementation of gaming technology can bring to people.

Following on from the theme of IWD2022 – Break the Bias. We strive to make a difference and want a world that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated. We don’t want to walk in front of you, or behind you, but walk beside you in whatever you set out to achieve. What skills and experience do you bring to the role?

I have a diverse background in working with not for profits, private and public sector, as well as owning my own businesses, I feel I can bring a different focus around the table. With my diverse skills, connections and innovative ideas (sometimes a bit left field), I enjoy the stakeholder engagement piece, building relationships with our wider business and College community. Making true connections for the future of the Colleges. Your vision for the Foundation in 10 years?

I agree with Anthony in that it is important that the Foundation develops from the establishment phase and moves to a sustainable position. We also look at the Capital works programme, consider the environmental impact and consider renewable energy and systems. Continue to grow and establish the Business Breakfast series for the Colleges so it is seen as a must-attend event. Showcase guest speakers that provide a platform for current and influential people that add value to the Colleges and business community. Something we should know about you.

I’ve published my first book – that I co-authored – Humble Leaders, which shares the stories of 12 inspiring women from diverse backgrounds and tells how they overcame challenges to persist and thrive in business. I am incredibly proud of what we have achieved in the first compilation book. I hope that sharing my own story will inspire more women to lead in their own authentic way and harness the power of networking. It teaches us to be a little kinder to ourselves. Resolve today that you are going to spend more time working on the areas that do make a difference and spend less time on those that fall short.

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