Altitude Term 2 2022 by MoretonBayColleges

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OUR FUTURE THE 'WHY' THE 'WHAT' AND THE 'HOW'. Mr Richard Henry | CEO and Executive Principal Moreton Bay College and Moreton Bay Boys' College

We all know the importance of planning. Planning and preparation helps us live better lives. It is just as important for organisations to have a clear focus which is shared and understood by the entire community. A strategic plan gives us the ability to focus on our ambitions, our goals, and our path to achieving those goals. This can be expressed as the Why (our vision), the What (our goals), and the How (our strategic plan). The current strategic plan is reaching its completion date as it was slated to finish in 2022. Yet the tremendous work which was done to create this plan will continue to benefit our colleges in the future as we now build on these footings. The development of the 2023 strategic plan is now in process, and we have engaged with the various stakeholders within our community. Students, staff, parents and Board members have been involved in face-to-face sessions as well as online opportunities to provide feedback. The information we have gathered so far shows strong support for our guiding statements, such as our vision and values, as well as even stronger support for our caring and inclusive community. Throughout this year, the Executive Leadership Team of The Moreton Bay Colleges will continue our engagement with the community as we define our Why, What and How. It is our intent to have the draft of the new plan completed during Semester Two, with the plan to be released at the beginning of 2023. I was pleasantly surprised when nearly

40% of our parent community completed the online survey and I wish to thank those of you that participated. Our students and staff have also provided valuable insights as to the elements of College life which they believe are important for us to keep in place, as well as their dreams and ambitions they would like to see us pursue in the future. On this journey, we are being ably supported by a consultant with nearly 40 years of international education experience. In his recent visit to the Colleges, James Dalziel expressed how impressed he was by our students and parents that he met, as well as the dedication and commitment shown by our College Leadership Teams. In addition, he was extremely positive in his praise of our Board members (Board of Governors and Foundation Board) with respect to their genuine enthusiasm towards the future success of our schools. Building a strategic plan can inspire and unite a school community. I truly hope this will be the case for us. A strategic plan provides us with our focus and gives us context as to the important elements of why we do what we do and where we need to focus our energy. I am grateful for your contribution thus far and I am excited to see our plans become reality, such that we can grow from strength to strength in preparing our students for the world around them.

FOUNDATION DAY A SPECIAL DAY TO BE PROUD OF Mr Andrew Holmes | Principal

Friday 27 May was a very special day in the life of the College, as we celebrated our 19th birthday with our annual Foundation Day Service and celebrations. It is always a special occasion when we can connect as a whole school community, and the morning gave me great joy and pride as it concluded with Nicholls House securing the House trophy in the annual College Dash. Foundation Day is a day where we celebrate the official opening of the College. Of course, the College was operating before 28 May, but it was on that day in 2004 when the then State Minister for Education, Anna Bligh, officially opened the College – the newest all-boys school to open in Brisbane for over 60 years. Celebration is vital to our culture, and during the service, I was given the opportunity to reflect and remind the boys that the College has been instrumental in helping shape them into wonderful young men and continues to provide outstanding opportunities and experiences. It was an opportunity to acknowledge the boys that started Prep in 2010, and as the Class of 2022 celebrated ‘100 days’ during this week, it allowed the boys time to reflect back with fond memories and a sense of pride in what they have achieved at MBBC, and how far they have come. Our College Captain Viraj Khatri reaffirmed his gratitude and thanks of the Year 12 cohort at the MBBC Mother and Son Breakfast earlier this Term when he spoke graciously about how the community and their mothers had supported the boys through 13 years of schooling. Moreton Bay Boys' College has continued, over the last 19 years, to embrace the College values of Teamwork, Care, Character and Engagement, and more importantly, continues to provide an abundance of creative, exciting and engaging opportunities for the boys to reach 4

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their potential. MBBC is blessed with a supportive caring community that fully appreciates the needs, hopes, and desires of boys as they grow into young men and become courageous leaders of tomorrow, and one that transforms the boy he is now, to the man he will become. Foundation Day also provides an opportunity to welcome back the Old Boys, who, over the College’s history, have contributed to what has become an outstanding independent school for boys. It is a College that truly believes in the limitless potential of each young man and the Old Boys are testament that you don’t just attend MBBC, you belong. The Service included performances from Noah Townsend, Rock Fuse and Bayside Boys and concluded with singing Happy Birthday and the Year 12’s cohort leading the boys in the College war cry. From there we progressed onto the College Dash. A tradition where each House is represented by a runner in each Year level in a spectacular relay event watched by the whole College. This year’s winners were Nicholls. Following the College Dash, every boy was treated to cake to celebrate our 19th birthday. Overall, Foundation Day was a wonderful occasion where the College was able to provide an opportunity for the boys to come together and create a sense of belonging. It was a day of celebration, energy, colour and fun. As you read this Term’s edition of Altitude, and reflect on the amazing learning experiences, cocurricular opportunities and exciting events that have taken place, I encourage you to do so with a sense of pride. As this dynamic and vibrant College celebrates its 19th birthday, the future is exciting.

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ANZAC DAY

On Thursday 21 April, the College community gathered together to pause and reflect at our annual Anzac Day service. On this beautiful morning, we were joined by a number of parents for this special occasion. In attendance were our special guests, P&F President Mr Stephen Gray and Lieutenant Vaoafi Hart, representing the RSL. Lieutenant Hart shared her reflections on Anzac Day from the perspective of a currently serving member of the armed forces and presented our College Service Captain with the gift of a book for our library. Our service involved a reflection by by our Principal, Mr Andrew Holmes and a reading from our Old Testament by our College Captains. Mr Holmes and our special guests then laid wreaths with the assistance of the College Captains before student Ethan Kircher played the 'Last Post' on his bugle. Our service concluded with a minute of silence. The following morning, our College Captain, ViceCaptain, Service Captain, Primary Captain and Primary Vice-Captain accompanied our College Chaplain, Mr McCarthy to an Anzac Day service held at ANZAC Square in the city. Guest speakers at this service included the Deputy Premier, Hon Dr Steven Miles and the Governor of Queensland Her Excellency the Honourable Dr Jeannette Young

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PSM. Our College Captain Viraj Khatri and Primary Captain Alexander Gooderson laid a wreath at the Shrine of Remembrance on behalf of our College. Mr Shane McCarthy College Chaplain

NATIONAL RECONCILIATION WEEK

The College recognised National Reconciliation Week from 27 May – 3 June. It proved to be an opportunity for us to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements and explore how we can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia. This year’s theme, ‘Be Brave. Make Change’ challenged all Australians to be brave and tackle the unfinished business of reconciliation so we can make change for all. A whole-school assembly was held on Monday 30 May to recognise National Reconciliation Week. We were privileged to be joined by two guest speakers: Sachem Parkin-Owens, a proud Quandamooka and African-American man, poet and musician, and Aunty Lorraine Hatton OAM, a Quandamooka Elder who has experienced a distinguished career in the Australian Army. Sachem welcomed us to his traditional lands before performing an engaging musical item and Aunty Lorraine delivered an insightful reflection on her experiences with reconciliation in Australia. We are so appreciative of them taking the time to share their stories with us and support us on our reconciliation journey. The College community was invited to attend a ‘Meet and Greet’ evening on Tuesday 31 May to meet the Reconciliation Action Plan Working Group and discuss the MBBC Reconciliation Action Plan. Sachem Parkin-Owens was again

a guest speaker and shared his insights into reconciliation within education. Throughout the week, students were involved in lunch time activities, created reconciliation hands to be displayed throughout the College and participated in a colouring competition. The week finished with a ‘Wear Your Pride’ free dress day to honour Sir Douglas Nicholls, an Aboriginal Australian man who pioneered reconciliation campaigns. Monies collected went towards supporting the Yalari organisation who provide scholarships for Indigenous Australian children. We acknowledge that authentic and purposeful reconciliation is a process of embedding First Nations cultures into our lives so that reconciliation becomes something we live and breathe each day. Celebrating diversity within our community will enable us to develop positive partnerships between cultures and lay the foundations for a more equitable, respectful, and positive future for all. It is through listening, talking and working in partnership with First Nations peoples that reconciliation will live in the hearts, minds and actions of all our boys as we move forward as a community. The RAP Working Group

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GIFTED AND TALENTED The College has been incredibly busy with a wide range of Learning Enrichment and Learning Extension opportunities offered to our Gifted and Talented students this Term.

Maths Olympiad The Maths Olympiad Junior and Senior teams have now sat Olympiad two and three of the competition with some outstanding results. The boys are really embracing the language and questioning style of the problem-solving competition. We have two competitions remaining for the year.

Gateways Ignite We were delighted to host Gateways Ignite for students in Years 1-6 from MBC and surrounding schools. Highly capable students from the local area were nominated by their schools to attend a day of Triumphs and Tragedies. They explored literacy and dramatic texts from outside the curriculum in creative and engaging workshops hosted by specialist presenters. Mrs Bree Hackett, Learning Enrichment Teacher

da Vinci Decathlon We entered three teams across the College in the da Vinci Decathlon this year. The Decathlon is an academic inter-school gala competition composed of 10 academic events such as code breaking, engineering and cartography. The boys compete in teams of eight to complete all 10 events across the day of competition, which this year was in an online format.

Junior Ethics Olympiad Our Junior Ethics Olympiad teams from Year 5 and 6, competed in a day of ethical discussion with teams from schools across Australia across three heats. The Junior School Ethics Olympiad is designed for students to have a creative vehicle for developing skills in communication, critical thinking and respectful discourse while dealing with contentious ethical issues. Some of the cases involved ethical issues such as bullying, war, refugees, and environmental issues. The boys worked tremendously hard in preparing for this event over the past two Terms.

da Vinci Lower Secondary Team

Gateways Program

Junior Ethics Olympiad

EARLY LEARNING CENTRE RECONCILIATION All Australian children, from the earliest age, deserve to learn about our ancient country, and the rich and diverse cultures of First Nations people that continue to this day. One of our best resources is our local community and the richness and diversity that it brings us and our learners. To focus upon embedding Indigenous perspectives in the curriculum means to make sure that we do this with all children, from the youngest to the oldest in the centre. Last year, the Educators of the Early Learning Centre, spent time engaged in learning opportunities on Minjerribah (North Stradbroke Island), connecting with Matt Burns a local Goompi trail guide, where together, they explored the shores of Goompi, learning about aspects of

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Aboriginal life and culture. Matt shared traditional stories, talked about the history and significance of Aboriginal art and culture through music and artefacts, along with sharing his wide knowledge about bush-tucker foods and much more. The Early Learning Centre has been lucky enough to bring the work of a local Indigenous artist, Delvine Cockatoo-Collins who owns and runs a studio on Minjerribah. Each room holds a special piece of Devine’s work and marks the beginning of our journey to embed Indigenous culture and understanding throughout the entire curriculum, from our daily Acknowledgement of Country to the conversations that educators and children engage in daily. Delvene is a wellknown Quandamooka artist who lives and

works on Minjerribah. Educators engaged in both workshops on the shoreline of Goompi, harvesting fibres and twine making, as well as spending time in Delvene’s home studio immersed in screen printing. During these experiences and discussions with Matt and Delvene, it was decided to rename the rooms of the Early Learning Centre and Pre-Prep after important animals relevant to the Quandamooka Country. Whilst with Delvene, educators were able to screen print cushion covers for each room with Delvene creating images to display in the rooms. Our rooms became

music and watched videos from an Indigenous perspective. Music is a powerful tool for bringing Indigenous perspectives into our classrooms, engaging children in new ways to connect to culture. The children have had the opportunity to explore music using clapsticks (called bilma in some regions) which are commonly used during ceremonies and dancing. This interest moved to watching Indigenous dancing, where the children could look at the traditional costume and decorated bodies during dancing “They have paint on their arms and hands” Marigold exclaimed. After watching the videos, the children participated in their own dancing, moving to the beat of the music and sharing their enjoyment of music and movement.

Room 1 - Gula - Koala Room 2 - Bunbiya - Turtle Room 3 - Yungun - Dugong Room 4 - Yalingbila - Whale From 27 May – 3 June, the Early Learning Centre took part in further learning and recognition of Indigenous culture for Reconciliation Week. This is a time for everyone to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can make a difference to achieving reconciliation in Australia. Each of our four rooms have spent the week delving further into history and culture through a range of different and engaging provocations and invitations to play with the children. Our smallest children in the Gula Room (Koala), have engaged with ochre rocks throughout the week, these rocks are naturally found on Minjerribah (North Stradbroke Island) which the Quandamooka people have used for their range of pigment, to depict their stories and maps for thousands of years. The children explored the ochre first by breaking the ochre rock into smaller pieces with a hammer and a little help from their educator Ms Susan. “Two rocks now” Thea said smiling as the rock split in two. Over the week, the children investigated the rocks with their fingers, brushes, and paper, providing the resources in which the children can experiment with ochre and learn more about its potential uses. This gives the children the opportunity to play on a sensory level, which in turn develops an appreciation of the land and the world around them. Bunbiya Room (Turtle) is our two- to threeyear-old room, the children have listened to 13

The three- to four-year-old children in the Yungun Room (Dugong), have talked about their favourite place on country. The children were invited to share photos of their favourite place. Following this, educators worked alongside children in the room to research which Indigenous country this place sits on and learn more of the culture of that country. The children also expressed their ideas about their favourite places through land art, making symbols in sand, paint, and creativity. Winnie painted rocks around a campfire “I can sit on these rocks, it’s like a yarning circle where I talk about things, I love camping” she said. The children later used natural materials to construct their own campfire in the garden. Sitting around the sticks which they found on the ground from the recent wind, they engaged in their own yarning circle (while toasting marshmallows in the imaginary fire). Natural materials found, are rich open-ended resources which allow children to explore their many potentials. This is another way to show the value of nature and country and provides the children with opportunity to share stories from their own culture, along with listening to educators and older college students, share dreamtime stories. The children in Yalingbila Room (Whale) are our Kindergarten children. The children in this room have also been making their own discoveries about their favourite places on country. During the week, the children investigated how a Gunya (Shelter) is constructed, moving deeper into the history of Indigenous culture. The children researched different shelters and how they are made from different materials, they also talked about how you can use natural resources from country to create other items, such as bowls and baskets from the pandanus tree. The children became interested in the construction of shelters and tested their understanding of physics by creating their own structures. As an invitation to

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play, the children used playdough as a holding material with sticks to explore this concept. ‘This is where Imogen loves to play on Quandamooka Country” Skylar commented as she used the materials to create. The children also displayed an interest in storytelling; Bella shared a book about plants, animals, rivers and woodlands from her country Wiradjuri in New South Wales, the children learnt the different names for the animals, discovering that an emu is called 'Dinawan' and a kookaburra is called 'Gugu-ba-rra'. Our outdoor educators worked alongside the children to design and construct a Gunya on a larger scale. This required problem solving and trial and error as they worked out which position the Gunya would be the most stable. Ms Anna, one of our outdoor educators talked with the children about how Indigenous Australians lived in their Gunya, sometimes carrying it to other parts of their country as they moved about. The children learnt that the structure of a Gunya is similar to a Tepee, a structure used by the Indigenous population of America. Our philosophy reflects the way that we work towards embracing Indigenous culture and how we support the youngest generation of the College to care for their country, and the custodial relationships which exist between Indigenous people and their communities. We aim to instil in children that through their relationships with others, they have a responsibility to care for country, ensuring that it is protected physically, but also sustained through understanding the culture, traditions, and past and present history, not just for Reconciliation Week, but long term for the future of all who belong in our community. Paula Nichols Early Learning Centre Educational Leader

UNDER 8'S WEEK Mr Richard Curtis | Head of Primary

Under 8’s Week is a real highlight on the School calendar. Children from day care, schools, playgroups, and communities celebrate being under eight years old. Events are run at a local level with the theme decided by the Under 8’s Committee. For many years now MBBC, in conjunction with MBC, have been making the most of Under 8’s Week to explore the different themes. This year’s theme was ‘Play in a changing world’. Thank you to Mrs Bailey Lee who led the Prep to Year 3 teachers in several sessions whereby they planned out a fabulous week for the students to be involved in. The notion of play and how children make sense of their world through play is a fascinating conversation that regularly comes up at MBBC.

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We work towards finding a balance between explorative learning through social connection, and with nature, whilst also learning the importance of routines and positive learning behaviours. The activities planned for Under 8’s Week are not only diverse and creative, but they allow the boys to explore play. A real highlight for me was seeing ‘Imagineering Play’ with Dannika Patterson. The way our MBBC and MBC students explored our nature, resolved challenges and worked together in this workshop, was brilliant. The Under 8’s Week morning BBQ provides an opportunity for many of our families to come together, sharing a meal and spending quality time in their sons’ learning environment.

Student Wellbeing We continue to look at ways to best inform our families on student wellbeing. Primary Student Wellbeing Coordinator, Mr Haydn Eames is regularly in touch with families, either individually to support their sons, or to our community when promoting a wellbeing idea or activity. The Positive Behaviour tickets and termly raffle draw experiences have been well received by the students and the community and I thank everyone for getting behind these initiatives. As an International Baccalaureate Primary Year Programme (IB PYP) school, the IB Learner Profile attributes are especially important to us at MBBC. Teachers use the Learner Profile attributes chart to issue signatures each time they notice a student demonstrating a positive attribute. Time is spent in class reinforcing the importance of being knowledgeable, caring, and reflective. These are qualities that boys gradually learn the meaning and value of and how they play out in the classroom, playground or at home. ‘Blue’ and ‘Bronze’ awards are issued at assemblies for boys who have attained sufficient numbers of signatures and participated in service-learning activities. We are truly fortunate at MBBC as our size means that knowing each other well and building relationships sits at our core. We are able to spend enough time with the boys highlighting their strengths and developing their characters. We see them grow, mature, and change from the younger years into Upper Primary. Watching them take on more responsibility as they grow into fine young men. At times we all make mistakes, and it is important that boys understand there are logical boundaries. In each classroom, boys follow a behavioural process chart, which outlines what constitutes poor behaviour and the severity of said behaviours. Restorative practices and conversations occur in conjunction with the use of this chart so that boys learn what is an appropriate way to behave in the classroom, school and in greater society. In addition, it has been great to welcome such high-quality speakers such as Clinical Psychologist, Dr Judith Locke to MBBC. Judith provided insightful psychological theory and practical examples on building resilience, wellbeing and competence in children, including helping them build on their strengths and assist them to cope with the developmental changes of different ages and stages.

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SCHOOL CAMPS Mrs Naomi Williams | Head of Secondary

This year, the plan of having all Secondary students attend their respective camp in the same week was unfortunately hindered by the Term 1 home learning weeks. Therefore, with the assistance of Administration Assistant, Student Reception, Mrs Chantelle Cross,, the Year 7 and 9 students attended camps early in Term 2. For the first time, the Year 7 camp took place on North Stradbroke Island. Under the guidance of teachersMr Darveniza, Mrs Eddings, Ms Li, Mr Howell and Mr Simmonds, the boys demonstrated each of our College Values during their week away. Despite the weather not turning

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it on for the boys, they still managed to participate in a number of pre-organised activities like fishing, hiking and boogie boarding. Like the Year 7 students, the Year 9 boys attended camp in a location that the College has previously not visited: Noosa Northshore. This camp was more of a challenge for the boys to push them physically, and, in turn, push them mentally. Along their journey, the boys still participated in abseiling, canoeing and mountain biking challenges. Thank you to Mr Botha and Mr McCarthy for your positive attitudes and expertise throughout the week with these boys.

STUDENT AGENCY STUDENT VOICE Mrs Naomi Williams | Head of Secondary

Every year an alarming number of boys and young men suffer from a negative mindset, even more alarming is the number of young boys and men who are not seeking help when they are feeling depressed or anxious. In fact, one in seven young men aged between 16 and 24 experience depression or anxiety each year. This year, Lachlan Hume, one of our Year 11 boys wanted to not only raise awareness about the importance of men’s mental health but to work toward removing the stigma of men’s mental health and wellbeing. He approached Mrs Williams (Head of Secondary) and Mr Lewis (Deputy Head of Secondary – Student Wellbeing) with his proposal and the ‘Do It For Dolly Day’ project was born. Lachlan’s plan was to engage the boys by using the platform ‘Do it for Dolly Day’ to speak out about the need for young men to break the stigma attached to men’s mental health and to give them a way in which they could speak up, speak their truth, and speak out…even if their voice shakes. The ‘Do It For Dolly Day’ is a legacy to Amy Everett (nicknamed Dolly), a 14-year-old girl who suffered at the hands of bullying and ended up taking her life. The event shocked her parents as it was the last thing they expected, and from this, her friends and family created what is now a well known charity called ‘Dolly’s Dream’. This dream not only made headlines globally, it also now has a website that provides resources to help people get involved, with the hope that people across Australia (and indeed the world) will work together to create a world that is more kind. Dolly’s final words were simply a drawing with the words “Speak, even if your voice shakes.” On 9 May, Lachlan addressed the Secondary school at our regular assembly. During that address he spoke with the boys about the need to speak out against bullying, raise the profile of mental health and creating a kinder, better 22

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world for all. On Friday 13 May, the boys were encouraged to accessorise their uniform (tie, hats, socks) with Dolly’s favourite colour. Additionally, at the end of H2 building, the boys have created a mural. The centrepiece of that mural is Dolly’s message to the world: Speak, even if your voice shakes. This was designed and created by some very talented Year 9 boys under the direction of Visual Arts Teacher, Mr Leon Loreaux.. On the mural, around that vital message, the Secondary school have shared their hopes, dreams, and fears about the world in which they live. What we now have is a beautiful testament to the young men who belong to MBBC, who feel safe to share their feelings and who invested in making a genuine, long-lasting difference to this world. Dolly’s Dream is about bringing the community together, spreading kindness and uniting in a stand against mental health. Through his agency and student voice, Lachlan created a safe space for our boys to speak; to share their hopes, dreams, and fears so that we, together, can create a kinder and safer MBBC community in which our boys can truly belong.

Mr Anthony Lewis Deputy Head of Secondary Student Wellbeing

Wellbeing at Moreton Bay Boys’ College While everyone at MBBC has a responsibility in ensuring the strong mental health of our students, these staff members' roles are specifically in place to embed our wellbeing framework. They are confidants to the boys and work closely with them to keep dialogue around mental health open.

Mr Haydn Eames Primary Wellbeing Coordinator

Mrs Bernice Botha Student Counsellor

VET PROGRAMME Careers Evening On Tuesday 24 May, MBC hosted the 2022 Year 10 Careers Evening. It was a successful evening with over 400 attendees from both Moreton Bay Colleges’ communities. The evening was coordinated by Ms Hannah Bliss and Mrs Julie Kearns to give students an understanding of a variety of careers and industries, as well as an introduction to tertiary education institutions, including our major universities. Guest speakers from Business, Law, Medicine, Engineering, Humanities, Health, Creative Industries and

Trades spoke with groups of students on their career journeys, tertiary education, obstacles, and opportunities. The Careers Evening was a wonderful opportunity for students to start thinking about their personal journey which will assist them to plan and make informed decisions about their education, training, and career choices as they move through senior years at MBBC. The next phase of this journey will be the Senior Education and Training (SET) planning.

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Vocational Education and Training Graduations Ethan Kircher and Seth White are on track to complete their Certificate II in Hospitality, facilitated by EDB Training Pty Ltd, at the end of Term 2, 2022. The students have learnt the theory and practical skills required in the hospitality industry. The course includes work placement with the School canteen and a full day at the EDB training facility in Capalaba. Students who complete their Certificate II in Hospitality undertake a barista course, their Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) and Responsible Gambling Services (RSG) Certificates. The Certificate II in Hospitality also contributes QCE points towards the Queensland Certificate of Education.

Ethan and Seth Cert II Hospitality

A round of applause for Jacob Williamson in Year 12 Diploma in Business, who completed his qualification this term. Completing this 18-month diploma qualification – offered through Barrington College – students are equipped for a bright future with knowledge, skills, and a nationally recognised qualification in business. The Diploma of Business may also be utilised as an entry pathway into some universities. Well done, Jacob. In 2021 we saw Mason Barley complete his Diploma in Business, through Prestige Training. Completing his diploma online gave Mason the flexibility to work at his own pace whilst continuing to focus on his school subjects.

Jacob Williamson Diploma in Business

Also, in 2021 we had three students graduate from TAFE with Certificate III in Screen and Media (film and television). Will Zerner, Hunter Barrett, and Sean Nichols have all completed this qualification which will give them the foundation skills needed to work in a number of assistant roles in radio, film, sound, media, and web design. Congratulations boys. Mrs Allison Petrillo, VET Coordinator

Mason Barley Diploma in Business

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MUSIC Classics Concert Part 2 blew audiences away with our larger cocurricular ensembles providing a great musical finish to Term 1. Despite last-minute delays and disruptions due to COVID, the students and their incredible conductors put on an amazing performance showcasing team cohesiveness and individual talent across Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, String Orchestra and Chamber Strings. Under normal circumstances, the Term 1 Music Camp provides our large ensembles the time to perfect the repertoire prepared for the Classics Concert. However, Music Camp was postponed this year, leaving students and conductors a shortened amount of time to put together these difficult works. Both conductors and students took on this challenge and it was incredible to see the amount of individual and team effort each student put into their ensemble pieces, making Part 2 of the Classics Concert just as wonderful as Part 1. To start off the night, Orchestra wowed the audience with their performance of the wellknown tune Sorcerer’s Apprentice from Disney’s Fantasia movie. Utilising instrumentation to

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characterise the Broom and the Sorcerer from the movie, Orchestra commendably illustrated this well-loved scene. This was followed by Chamber Strings with their performance of Capriol Suite providing a change in musical eras, taking the audience back to the Renaissance period. Featuring six contrasting movements, this engaging performance displayed both challenging technical work and style changes. Another String highlight was the beautiful work Gabriel’s Oboe, demonstrating creditable synchronicity within the orchestra. Wind Ensemble ended the night with their incredible performance of El Camino Real, a technically demanding piece, creating an image of Spanish festivity that wowed the audience. We could not have put on such an outstanding Part 2 Classics Concert without our dedicated and passionate conductors. A big thank you to our music staff team, family and friends who supported and guided our musicians through this first musical journey of the year. Gabby Shehab, Music Vice Captain and Max Eberspaecher, Cultural Captain

Music Soirée Concert Term 2 began with our Junior Ensembles presenting the Music Soirée Concert. Our musical performers had worked hard preparing for this event, practicing diligently for their performances so that they could ace it when they went on stage. First up was Concert Band, directed by directed by Principal Brass Teacher, Ms Katrina Mothershaw who performed with the College Strings to present a wonderful piece called Adventure on Snake River. There was a wonderful dynamic contrast in the music which set it apart from a normal piece. After this song, the Strings departed so that Concert Band could perform a nice little jumpy song called Gumleaf Rag to end their great performance. After that great start, the next group to perform was the String Ensemble who played two beautiful classical pieces that sounded perfect. The Training Choir then sang two very sweet songs about Aussie animals. The Junior Percussion Ensemble had two great rock pieces that featured soloist Lucy McGarry and Harry Fainton, before the Classical Guitar Ensemble played Mango Tango, a work by a local Queensland composer, and then the much loved movie theme from Pirates of the Caribbean. These two pieces were extraordinary! The Senior Percussion Ensemble went back to the 20th century for some old school hits from the 80s

and 90s that were really cool. The MBBC Junior Vocal Ensemble sang two great songs – Under the Bright Sky and Clever Whisper. They worked hard to present these songs with energy and excitement. Our Flute Ensemble was formed near the end of last year and this was their first public performance, for which they prepared three short traditional tunes, which they performed very well. The MBC Primary Choir then sang their two songs, the second of which was particularly special because they joined up with a Salsa Band to create a unique performance. The last performance of the night was the Junior Stage Band, with two excellent pieces called C Jam Blues and Fat Burger. C Jam Blues is a famous swing piece that they played beautifully with the solos from Izzy Houston and Anastacia Batista. Their finale piece, Fat Burger, was a rock piece that had a great beat to it. There were two solos by Joshua Thomas and Jayden Raddatz who both played with style. After all these wonderful performances, the concert had come to an end. All performers put a great amount of effort into their pieces and put on a great show that night. It was a truly spectacular evening with lots of great songs that put smiles on people's faces. Joshua Thomas, Year 7 student 27

MUSIC Ignite Festival Concert A musical highlight for Term 2 is always the endof-semester contemporary concert, showcasing the talents of our College’s Rock Bands. This year held the added impetus of combining such a great event into the wider context of the inaugural MBBC Ignite Festival, a celebration of the impact and importance of the not just Music, but also Dance, Photography, Film, Drama and Visual Art within our community. With full staging, professional sound engineering and a fantastic light show, the audience was first entertained by our Junior and Senior Stage Bands, playing everything from jazz classics C Jam Blues, Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy and American Patrol, through to modern favourites like the funky Fat Burger and the theme from Pixar’s hit movie The Incredibles. The jazz opening was soon followed by a great mix of soul, rock and pop; delivered with style and energy by The Originals, Recruits, Bayside Boys, Ballistic and Rockfuse. Favourite tunes such as Simon & Garfunkel’s Hazy Shade of Winter and the CCR hit Proud Mary, rock classics from The Living End’s Prisoner of Society and Van Halen’s Jump, and even the original Ballistic song Sweet Saint, all provided the enthusiastic crowd with great entertainment. Congratulations to all the performers on providing such a brilliant evening of modern music to finish Semester One. Mr Ben Langford, Director of Music

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Hip Hop The inaugural Co-Curricular Hip Hop Crew classes commenced this Term with over 70 students signing up to trial and participate in the new activity. Students have been engaged with professional teachers Jazi Otham and Mitchell Marshman from the hit Brisbane Hip Hop Crew Swagamama. MBBC students were fortunate to witness the Swagamama crew in action at the Term 1 Performance Assembly who showcased their impressive breakdancing, popping and locking, and acrobatic skills. Students have since been learning the basics associated with these Hip Hop styles, along with learning small routines that highlight these skills. A small group of students from the Year 4 – 7 classes (Robin Kobus, Blake Gorry, Cody McLennon, Nathan Matthews, Arav Madhusudhanan, Hunter Bell and Nicholas McGhee), presented a routine choreographed by Jazi for the Ignite Arts Festival launch. These students performed confidently and to great commendation from their peers and MBBC staff. Classes are continuing in Semester Two with the students working towards a performance at the popular annual MBC Dance Showcase on October 15 2022 in Term 4. Such initiatives have shown that the Arts are a valued area of study by the MBBC student body and are a powerful tool in allowing students to express themselves in a safe and supportive environment. We look forward to the MBBC community supporting our Hip Hop dancers as they continue to develop skills and work towards their Dance Showcase performance. Kate Fitzgerald Director of Dance and Drama Co-Curricular Performance, Moreton Bay College

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IGNITE FESTIVAL The College was ‘on fire’ during 23 – 27 May as the first IGNITE Festival took hold of the campus. The event marks International Arts Education Week, as recognised by UNESCO. It serves as a celebration of Arts education, but more importantly, provides recognition of a comprehensive education offered to our boys at MBBC, not only in terms of their academic achievement, but also wellbeing. In the lead up to the week, our Primary students were invited to design the logo for future festivals, and our Year 3 to Year 6 students participated in a short film competition. Entries were very creative and showcased the individual skills, artistic expression and story-telling techniques of the participants. The week sparked off with some fantastic performances at assembly to showcase our musicians Guy Di Matina, Bailey Nisbet and James Seymour. They were supported by the newly formed MBBC Hip-Hop Crew, who presented a short routine after just a few weeks of lessons. Very impressive! Throughout the week, students were presented with the opportunity to participate in a range of art-making and art-appreciation activities. Our amphitheatre came alive at first break as our musicians ‘battled their egos’ through showcasing their technical expertise. Second break activities involved viewing short films, drawing, printing, singing and karaoke, percussion, poetry, painting, performing and more! There were a number of whole-College events to help build House Spirit including a “What’s that Song?” competition, where short snippets of music were played over the loudspeaker at bell times for classes to work together to guess the title and artist. In addition, all Secondary students participated in an Interhouse competition; where teams worked together to make chalk-art, design and create a costume for a super-hero character, and write and produce a short comedy sketch. Much joy and creative flair were showcased throughout the afternoon. Thursday evening culminated in the IGNITE Music Concert featuring our Rock and Stage Bands. The talented ensembles treated the audience to 30

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some hip-swinging, toe-tapping, thigh-slapping and even head-banging tunes. Musicians were supported by our Tech Crew – whose work epitomises the cross over between the Arts, Technology and Industry. To finalise the week, Secondary students were invited to contribute to a mural created on H block. The piece was designed and created by by Visual Arts teacher, Mr Leon Loreaux and a team of Year 9 to 12 Visual Art students, with all boys then invited to contribute messages of hope that serve as a constant reminder to ‘speak even if your voice shakes’. The laughter, music and colour of the event serves as a reminder about the significant importance of the Arts in our communities, but also their role in education. Unsurprisingly, research links arts-infused school cultures to improved behavioural outcomes for students, including personal and collective wellbeing (Robinson, K and Aronica, L 2018). Perhaps what is more unknown is the copious amount of research that has been conducted into the benefits of the Arts for children’s cognitive development and adult cognitive operation – it is well documented that participation in Arts education is linked to higher scores in standardised testing instruments and improved executive functioning (Bowen, DH and Kisida, B; Zelazo 2019, PD, Blair, CB and Willoughby, MT 2016). Business and employment opportunities within the Arts are exciting, rewarding and important. The Arts industry directly contributes $14.7 billion to our economy each year and directly employs almost 200,000 people (Browne, B, 2020). Not all students at MBBC who continue to study an Arts subject beyond their immersion in the Primary Years Programme, Australian Curriculum, or even or even throughout their Senior years,, will go into the industry. But they will have grown as individuals, learnt about their world, improved their higher-ordered reasoning skills, engaged and worked with others, negotiated, problem solved, created, imagined, and contributed to our community. Ms Stephanie Smith, Head of The Arts

INTERHOUSE Pre-Prep to Year 3 Cross Country

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SPORT SUCCESS Ms Cerene Hughes | Head of Sport

Unchartered Waters It’s sultry and late afternoon at RQ, and the sea breeze that kicked in earlier in the afternoon is winding down. At the boat ramp, “Kachow” has just been hosed off and is being put away for the day. Year 11 student Kenzie Gargan was first introduced to sailing by taking up the co-curricular opportunity at school. Upon completing his Learn to Sail 1 course through the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron in Year 5 he was hooked and keen to explore the sport of sailing. Kenzie spent the Christmas holidays washing cars so he could raise enough money to purchase his first boat, a Sabot called “C-Horse”. As Kenzie approached Year 7, he progressed by completing his Learn to Sail 2 course and joined the school sailing team racing in a Pacer. Later that year he competed in the Jack Holt Regatta and the Queensland Pacer State Championships at Lake Cootharaba and took his first win! During the same year, Kenzie started club sailing at RQYS in a Flying 11 where he crewed for former MBC student Niamh Meehan. The Flying 11 is a faster sailing boat with a spinnaker, teaching sailors the skills necessary to sail almost any boat. In June Kenzie competed in Queensland Youth Week at RQYS, where he gained second place and was awarded first Male Sailor. After less than seven months in the Flying 11 class as a crew, he competed at the 2019 Flying 11 Nationals in Port Stephens and placed 15th out of 78 boats. In 2019, Kenzie was fortunate

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to acquire his own Flying 11 which he named “Carpe Diem” aka “Seize the Day” and started skippering. He continued school sailing and won the Schools Teams Racing at Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron. In mid-2020, Kenzie was given the opportunity to trial a Nacra15, a high-performance racing catamaran with breathtaking speeds of over 20 knots. This boat is the World Youth boat and the junior class for the Olympic Nacra17. A month later “Kachow!” had arrived at the club. Kenzie piloted Kachow, racing across Moreton Bay, competing in club racing at RQYS and recorded his first win on a Nacra at the 2020 Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron Yardstick Series. This class of boat requires a mixed team to compete at an international level and Kenzie’s crew, former MBC student and current college sailing coach, Kate Baisdon are now preparing for the 2022-2023 season after an extremely rsuccessful recent season of sailing, concluded by taking out the Nacra 15 Mixed State Championships. Once Kenzie has aged out of the Nacra15 he will transition into the foiling Nacra17, with Olympic dreams. With the inevitable demands of competition and skills-based training, coupled with balancing academic studies, MBBC Sport is providing support to Kenzie via the Athlete Development Program. Kenzie knows it takes a great deal of patience to pursue a dream one day at a time for years on end. But for Olympic hopefuls like Kenzie, success is all about believing that the improbable is possible. For Kenzie the Olympics exude the pure intention of sport. It is something that is hard to describe but easy to feel!

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 have qualified on representative teams. To all these boys, their coaches and parents, we extend our congratulations. I note the following significant achievements among these throughout Term 2.

Name

Achievements

Nash Boal

Composite District Cross Country Team

Lachlan How

Composite District Team

Ryan Labanne

Metropolitan East Football Team 10-12 years

Hugo Wheeler

Queensland Representative School Sport Swimming Team

Ethan O'Hagan

Queensland Open Karate Championships •

Gold in Kumite Male Cadet 14-15 years - 57kg

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Fourth Cadet 14-15 years - Kata

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Gold Male Cadet 14-15 years - Open Weight Division

Hugo Ralph

Australia team selection to compete at the ICLA Youth World Championships in Houston, Texas.

Luke Rogers

Australian Team selection to compete at the 29’ers Youth Sailing World Championships in Holland.

Kenzie Gargan

1st place at the Nacra 15 Mixed State Championships - Sailing

Sailing Team

The MBBC 1 Sailing team will represent Queensland at the Australian Secondary Schools Team Sailing Championships, Georges Rivers Sailing Club, Sydney.

Luke Rogers

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Kenzie Gargan

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Hugo Ralph

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William Cullen

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Oliver Zaccaria

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Henry Arthurs

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Wilbur Bright

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Hugo Gargan

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Joshua Thomas

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

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Royal Queensland Junior Sailor of the Year 2021

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Australian Sailing – Queensland Youth Sailor of the Year 2021

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Australian Sailing - Finalist for National Youth Sailor of the Year 2021

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QSports - 2021 The Courier Mail Channel 7 Queensland Junior Sport Star of the Year - Finalist

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2021 Queensland Youth Championships - 1st Place Laser 4.7 Class

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2021 Queensland Youth Week - 1st Boy 4.7 Laser Class

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2021 Eastcoast Championships - 1st Place Laser 4.7 Class

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2021 Laser State Titles - 2nd Place Laser 4.7 Class Open Event

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2021 North QLD Laser Titles/Airlee Beach Easter Regatta 1st Place Laser 4.7 Class Open Event

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Laser Metro Championships 4.7 results - 2nd Place Laser 4.7 Class Open Event

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QLA Winter Regatta - 2nd Place Laser 4.7 Class Open Event

Britton Shield

• U10 Eagles

Swimming

• U12 Hawks

The lanes were marked, and swimmers were ready to dive off the blocks at the Britton Shield Swimming Carnival. Our junior swimmers were ready to make waves! Our swimmers concluded the 2022 swimming season with many exciting performances on carnival day. The Britton Shield swimming team placed a commendable first place racing down the pool and touching the wall in first place in almost every event.

Our junior players made an incredible effort learning the game and preparing well at preseason training sessions. They stormed the MBBC fields, coming away with victories in both the U10 and U12 age divisions.

There were many exceptional swims during the meet, with 28 personal best times recorded. We congratulate our Britton Shield swimming team on their outstanding achievements and contribution to MBBC swimming. Aggregate 1

Moreton Bay Boys College

673

Ipswich Junior Grammar

274

Clayfield College

268

Age Groups 8 Years & Under

2nd place

9-10 Years

1st place

11-12 Years

1st place

Thank you to our parents for getting the boys to training and for continued support of Britton Shield sports and activities. Thank you also to our Director of Swimming, David Lush, and the extraordinary panel of coaches and support staff who gave up many hours of their time to ensure the boys could reach their potential this season, I extend my sincerest thanks.

Touch Football MBBC hosted Clayfield College and Ipswich Junior Grammar School in the inaugural Britton Shield Touch Football Carnival in March. This event provided another fantastic sporting opportunity for our primary students in Years 2-6. MBBC entered four teams from U8 to U12. • U8 Seagulls • U10 Magpies 36

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Cross Country With HPE Teacher, Mr Werner Botha returning to MBBC and some challenging training sessions planned, we were ready to dedicate the first half of 2022 to the Cross Country season. Mr Botha’s diverse training sessions tested runners, and what they could achieve. Our Primary runners toed the line ready to take on the challenges of the Limestone Park course, surging the hills and powering down the final straight in every race, with some remarkable finishes. Congratulations to all our boys who competed, it was evident to me that each school had invested a great deal of time in coaching to develop their boys in the lead-up to this meet. It is pleasing to see the growth of the Britton Shield competition and the commitment that each member of the School is making to enhance this association. Aggregate 1st

Moreton Bay Boys’ College

2nd

Ipswich Junior Grammar School

3rd

Clayfield College

Age Group Results 8 Years

Will Browning

3rd place

9 Years

Ryan Fraser

1st place

Santiago Vielma Pernia

2nd place

Edison Eames

3rd place

Brendan Switala

1st place

Hugo Wheeler

3rd place

11 Years

Daniel Glasper

2nd place

12 Years

Oliver Forshaw

3rd place

10 Years

The Christian School Sport Association of Queensland (CSSAQ) Swimming The 2022 CSSAQ Swim Team comprised of athletes swimming at club level, coupled with home grown student athletes keen to make the most of the opportunity to prepare, improve and execute their training come race day. School swimming can be very different compared to year-round club swimming. While both have their advantages, they each played a part in preparing our athletes for the 2022 CSSAQ Swimming Championships. The School Swimming programme centred on team, with the aim of improving performances for a team result. The CSSAQ swimming season brought student swimmers from Years 4-12 together, which centred on best effort for team goals. Student swimmers were offered new perspectives, they were able to evaluate their strengths, train suitably and peak for the Championships. One of the best parts of seeing so many levels of swimmers engage in the 2022 swimming programme was being able to witness the drastic levels of improvement across the board. The improvement and the time drop our swimmers experienced was rewarding with many swimmers wanting more when they return to prepare for 2023.

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In summary, participating in the 2022 CSSAQ Championships was a winning proposition for all involved. The team recorded a commendable seventh place at the CSSAQ Swimming Championships against 15 co-educational associated colleges. CSSAQ Results Aggregate Results 9-12 Years 6th place 13-19 Years 6th place Percentage Cup Results Primary 1st place Secondary 2rd place Individual Rankings 9 Years Taane Scheib

3rd place

10 Years Hugo Wheeler

1st place

11 Years Daniel Glasper

3rd place

12 Years Samuel Davidson

2nd place

13 Years Nash Boal

2nd place

14 Years Ioan Griffiths

2nd place

15 Years Liam Sorenson

1st place

16 Years Francis Chitukudza

1st place

17 Years Lachlan Sorenson

2nd place

Term 2 Innovation, adaptation, and resilience were all key themes as we approached our Term 2 Sports programmes. The message to students was to focus their energy on the ‘controllables’, write our own narrative, remain positive and be grateful for the opportunities. Recently, at MBBC Sport, we have strived to develop traditions and create stories, virtues, and values, but also be open to new ways of thinking. We continue with determination to ensure our Sports and Activity programmes are palpably positive and inclusive, with every boy having a part to play. Semester One has seen outstanding accomplishments. We have seen our boys at their best across a comprehensive range of sporting activities and programmes. We have seen boys in their day-to-day school lives actively participating in sporting programs at the College, contributing to the best of their ability and with a sense of collegiality and authentic school spirit. MBBC Sport programmes have supported student development by providing opportunities for them to stretch themselves, knowing there is no greater joy than the feeling of accomplishment that comes from going beyond what we thought was possible. MBBC Sport programmes could not operate as effectively as it does without the commitment and enthusiasm of dedicated and hard-working staff who build powerful relationships with our students. Therefore, I would like to acknowledge and thank them for their dedication to delivering our mission. Thanks firstly, to our biggest asset in MBBC Sports programmes, our hardworking, passionate coaches and parent managers. It takes an amazing group of specialist coaches to run a thriving Sports programme. Thank you to everyone involved for the care and support shown to our boys both on and off the field. After an incredibly busy semester, I want to offer my thanks to staff, students and parents for working collaboratively towards positive outcomes. One of the strengths of MBBC Sport is the preparedness of stakeholders to positively collaborate to achieve high standards and overcome what sometimes appear to be insurmountable challenges. Thank you!

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STAFF PROFILES made evident by the number of boys who, in their farewell speech at the end of Year 12, mention the positive impact she has had on them. Greatest lesson you have learnt from a student? “Be curious, not judgemental.” A little fact about me? My spirit animal is an ant. I am either zero or 100%. There is no in between.

Mr Anthony Lewis Deputy Head of Secondary Student Wellbeing What brought you to teaching? As a school student I admired some of my teachers. The impact they had on my life was something I knew I wanted to have on the next generation. After working in the USA with younger kids, I knew that being a teacher was where I belonged. My favourite favourite book? Jasper Jones by Craig Silvey. Set in post-Vietnam war in outback Australia, it touches on some deep topics in an honest and meaningful way. A definite read for any teenager – or adult. My favourite teaching moment? Any time I visit the Prep classrooms. There is so much life and energy and excitement in those rooms. It’s a great reality check every time. My greatest hope for my students for 2022 is? Simple: Be better than you were in 2021. Hopes for me as an educator in 2022 are? Much the same as I want for my students; be a better educator than I was last year, and the year before that, and the year before that. Which educator inspires you? At MBBC it’s hard to narrow down to one. Mrs Williams is someone I admire an educator because the unique relationships she builds with the students in their time at the college. This is

Ms Camille Rochin Primary Teacher What brought you to teaching? A desire to make a difference by shaping young peoples’ minds and lives. Education is the key to change! My favourite favourite book As a child, I loved the Magic Faraway Tree by Enid Blyton. Her ability to foster my imagination is something I will never forget. As an adult, I love reading anything by Lianne Moriarty. My favourite teaching moment? It’s extremely difficult to narrow this down, but my favourite moments as a teacher have been when I have seen the ‘light bulb’ switch on for my students – when they have finally understood a concept they have struggled with. Also being able to be one of the people my students come to for support - that’s priceless. 41

My greatest hope for my students for 2022 is? Be happy, fulfilled, and resilient in an ever changing and challenging world. Hopes for me as an educator in 2022 are? Learn more, lead more and enjoy the ride! Which educator inspires you? Jacinda Ardern – she isn’t an educator as such, but she has taught others how to show compassion and vulnerability as a leader whilst inspiring young women to be powerful and ambitious. Greatest lesson you have learnt from a student? Appreciate the little things in life and don’t forget to laugh along the way! A little fact about me? I worked as an Au Pair in Berlin, Germany before becoming a teacher. I also own over 100 pairs of earrings!

What is your favourite part about your role? My favourite part of my role is the students. Seeing them grow each year is a highlight of my job. You’re involved in the Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) Committee, can you tell us more about that? The RAP was formed in 2020, and each year we continue to grow and help bring awareness to the College regarding First Nations people and striving for reconciliation. Reconciliation is a journey and it involves all Australians coming on board and doing what they can. The theme for 2022 was Be Brave. Make Change. We are very lucky to work in a College that has been so supportive of the RAP Committee and has helped in organising events over the last two years. This has brought about significant changes in the College and a continued conversation surrounding reconciliation. A little fact about me? I grew up swimming and representing my State. I continue to swim once a week. I am a qualified Swim Teacher on the weekends and teach little ones water safety and to swim.

Mrs Chantelle Cross Administration Assistant Student Reception What does your role at MBBC entail? I work at Student Reception within the Administration Team. My role entails recording student absences, triaging sick bay, organising camps and tours, co-ordinating photo days, and keeping first aid and student medical up to date.

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WHERE ARE THEY NOW

Hudson Beck Class of 2018 Tell us about you most exciting adventure? My most exciting adventure since leaving school has been becoming a commercial DJ for G&M event group. This job has taken me to so many great venues and places throughout Queensland and New South Wales and I have met so many amazing people along the way. I get to help create a night full of fun, excitement, and great music and create memories that people will remember for the rest of their lives. What has been your greatest achievement? Since leaving the College I have had the great opportunity to pursue music as a full-time career. In 2019 I began studying my Bachelor of Music in Composition at the Queensland Conservatorium of Music and in December of 2021, I graduated alongside eight other amazing composers. Along the way I was afforded so many great opportunities to perform and create music for Film, Musical Theatre, and Concert and one of my greatest achievements was having my

original piece 'Ships in the Sky' performed by the Conservatorium Wind Orchestra and conducted by Peter Morris. I am now lucky to have many more commissions ahead of me and get to share my music with the world. What would you tell the next generation of MBBC Boys? Passion is the key to success in any of life's journeys so it's important to find something you're passionate about and run with it. Sometimes you'll swing and miss with a new idea but it's those failures in life that help us grow into bigger and better people, so embrace the bad times just as much as the good times. It’s better to give something a go even if it doesn’t work out than constantly wondering “what if?” Don't ever be afraid to follow your dreams because you're the only one who gave it a try; great things never started by following the crowd.

Korben Lyall-Wilson Class of 2020 Tell us about your most exciting adventure? With COVID being what it was over the last year and a half, I haven’t been able to get out of the country yet, which was my plan once graduating. That being said, life has been full of little adventures, more accurately called “life lessons”. From planning nights out in the city to frantically running across the UQ St Lucia campus trying to find a tiny, obscure room in a maze of buildings. In addition to my studies, I’m now also pleased to be in the role of IT Support Officer for The Moreton Bay Colleges.

report writing etc, I had to design and build a ‘fire-fighting robot’ in a small team.

The standout “Adventure” would have been in early December last year, where I went bareboat sailing around the Whitsunday islands with my family and family friends. Including the 12 hour drive up and back, which was the first long trip I’ve taken since getting my license. Snorkelling, learning how to tie various functional and ornate knots and fishing were some of the highlights.

What would you tell the next generation of MBBC boys? Enjoy the small things. You’ll have big events/ steps/parts of your life to look back on later in life, but at the end of any given week, the seemingly small things are what you are going to remember and reflect on from the week before. So, you may as well try and enjoy the small things as they happen. I’ve found spending four hours trying to get a simple-ish circuit to work, and finally getting it, is just as satisfying in the moment as passing a class/course is.

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By the end, having a functioning robot that could drive back and forth and spray water to put out simulated 'fires' was extremely satisfying. Honestly, the most satisfying part was the final written reports to go with it (not the writing part though). Having a ~5000-word report to accompany my part of the robot was not something I’ve had to do before, and it looked nice and professional.

Vasili Cassimatis Class of 2012 Tell us about you most exciting adventure? My most exciting adventure was to start my own catering company! After working for Lexus for a few years I saw a niche market opportunity in Food Trucks and jumped in to begin building my first company. Scary, but exciting, I established London Spuds with a market tent, then building my first Truck to expand operations.

do well at anything, so practice while you are at school getting that right and all else usually falls into place. The world is open for anything if you are prepared to work hard at it so it is important surround yourself with friends who empower and encourage you to be the best person you can.

What has been your greatest achievement? My greatest achievement has been to see the business grow, to overcome the usual business challenges and continue to have big plans for the expansion of London Spuds. What would you tell the next generation of MBBC Boys? Generally my advice would be to keep an open mind! You don’t need to absolutely know what you want to do, but by doing well at school you keep as many doors open for whatever road you ultimately take. If you work hard, you will

THE FOUNDATION UPDATE Mrs Alex Givney | Director of Philanthropy

Business Breakfast On Friday 20 May The Foundation hosted their second Business Breakfast at RQYS with guest speaker Tracey Viera and MC Stewart Fleming. Tracey’s experience in the Film and Television Industry and stories as to how she chose her profession kept the audience captivated. Her messages about the importance of reading and saying yes to things that make you uncomfortable, made her story resonate with so many. We thank Motorline MINI Garage for their Gold Sponsorship and Table Sponsor Style + Error. Our contributors and supporters- Talbot Press, Fleur by Ellie, Cedar & Pine, Smooche Boutique, Hoodlum and Performance Studios.

Join us for our next Business Breakfast on Friday 19 August. Our engaging panel will discuss the Business of Sport.

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Giving Day On Thursday 26 May, the Moreton Bay Colleges’ Foundation hosted their inaugural Giving Day to raise funds for the Voluntary Building Funds at Moreton Bay College and Moreton Bay Boys’ College. We were profoundly grateful to our community for the support of this initiative. With the generosity of our donors and the help of the matching donors, more than $168,000 was raised for our Colleges'. This generosity will support the next phase of growth at Moreton Bay College and Moreton Bay Boys’ College, ensuring we can continue to create exciting and engaging environments, designed for optimum learning. With over 470 donors contributing to the total, the spirit of giving is a part of the fabric of the culture of the Moreton Bay Colleges’. The excitement was in the air in our operations room as volunteers reached out to members of our community to share the news of our Giving Day. Together, we have continued the proud Moreton Bay Colleges’ tradition of one generation looking after the next to provide a legacy for the students of tomorrow.

Find out more Visit our website and download a Prospectus. www.mbbc.qld.edu.au

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