Dear Members of the Terrace Family,

It was certainly good to complete a full round of GPS activities last weekend after several cancelled rounds. My congratulations to all involved in a successful round last weekend. In particular, I wish to congratulate our Senior GPS Swimming team, who finished a very creditable fourth place at the Championships last Friday. Our Junior GPS Swimming team is competing today, and I look forward to sharing the results next week.

Mr Adam Read, Dean of Business Operations, is taking Long Service Leave during Term 2 and will be replaced by Mr Charles Brauer. Mr Glenn Cameron will replace Mr Brauer as Dean of Administration during Term 2. I wish Charles and Glenn all the best in their new roles next term.

As we head towards the end of Week 8, the Term 1 exam block is just around the corner. Students in Years 6 - 11 will commence their exams next Tuesday. Although exam preparations should already be well underway, the coming weekend and the days before exams present further opportunities for study. Completing practice exams and revision sheets and the use of study planners are strategies that students should employ across all year levels. I wish all students the very best in their upcoming exams.

Next week, our newest Year 5 Terracians will experience the Br Buckley Outdoor Education Centre at Maroon for the first time. The camps are a very exciting time for our Year 5 students and their families. The Year 7 camps scheduled for earlier this year were relocated to Tennyson due to COVID restrictions, but now that restrictions have been relaxed, the planned camp and retreat programs can resume. I wish our Year 5 students and staff the best over the next two weeks.

This weekend the Head of the River will be held at the Queensland State Rowing Centre at Wyaralong Dam. Our Rowers have endured an interrupted and challenging season, but I am confident they are ready for the races this weekend. I wish our Rowers all the best and know they will proudly represent the College this Saturday.

The Tennyson playing fields continue their slow recovery from the recent floods. The majority of the damaged buildings have now been stripped back, and it is hoped that rebuilding will commence shortly. The ovals need some restoration work, but it is expected that they will be available for the upcoming holiday clinics and our Round 1 and Round 2 home games in Term 2. This is very positive news for our students and the entire Terrace community. We are looking at conducting a Clean-Up Tennyson Day in preparation for the upcoming Football season. I will provide further information about the proposed day in the coming weeks, including sign-on details and equipment requirements.

This week, my student focus story features past student – Conor Tweedy (GT 2019). As many of you would know, Conor suffered a spinal injury playing Rugby for Terrace in 2018 when he was in Year 11. Conor is currently at university and has maintained a connection with Terrace as a Rugby coach in 2020 and 2021. Later this week, Conor will head to the USA as a member of the Australian Steelers’ Wheelchair Rugby team. This is an outstanding achievement, and I know that the entire Terrace Family joins with me in wishing Conor all the best during the tournament.

Finally, this week, due to the relaxation of COVID restrictions and the steady decline in student cases, this will be my final update on our COVID numbers. Currently, there are 19 COVID positive students and three COVID positive staff. I thank parents and caregivers for their support over the last eight weeks as we have negotiated our way through the students’ return to face-to-face learning and the ensuing COVID cases.

God Bless.

Dadirri

In 2021, Dr Miriam-Rose Ungunmerr-Baumann was honoured as the Senior Australian of the Year. It was recognition for a lifetime of work as a teacher and role model in her Daly River (Nauiyu) community. However, one of Dr Miriam-Rose’s most outstanding achievements is highlighting the concept of Dadirri to the world.

Dadirri means Inner Deep Listening and Quiet Still Awareness. The word, concept and spiritual practice of Dadirri comes from the Aboriginal peoples of the Daly River region (Northern Territory). Dadirri is an Aboriginal form of meditation or contemplation. A way to connect to the land, connect internally to yourself and connect to God.

Aboriginal people see Dadirri as their greatest gift, which they can share with fellow Australians. When Aboriginal people practice Dadirri, they feel whole again. Dadirri is about listening:

• Listening to the land
• Listening inwardly to ourselves and breathing
• Syncing ourselves and the land together
• Finding connection – to the land, to our community, to ourselves, to God
• Finding stillness, patience and awareness

During our Lenten season, three of our House Groups (Barrett, Mahoney and Xavier) will participate in the Dadirri Lenten program during their Pastoral Care group time. The three Houses are engaging in this program to enhance:

• Cultural Awareness - a deeper understanding of First Nations spirituality and developing a connection to our House Friendship Groups.
• Personal Development - enriching and deepening our experience of Lent (Lent is also about listening, waiting and reflecting) and providing an opportunity for meditating.

Today we acknowledge the National Close the Gap Day - a National Day of Action to pledge to achieve Indigenous health equality by 2030. In 2008, the Australian Government launched an initiative to close the gap between Indigenous and Non-Indigenous Australians in terms of education, life expectancy, infant mortality, and employment. Despite steps being taken and the Gap closing, there is still a long way to go.

Closing the Gap is underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. It also recognises that structural change in the way governments work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is needed to close the gap (ANTaR, 2022).

As we acknowledge this significant day in the College calendar. Take some time to practice Dadirri and listen to our First Nation people. Please click on this link.

Live Jesus in our Hearts…Forever.

St Joseph…Pray for us.

At College Assembly this week, the College Vice Captain, Joel Snell, spoke exceptionally well on bullying. He reflected on his personal story as someone who was often on the receiving end of taunts from others about his physical appearance. However, the majority of his speech was directed towards the boys sitting in the audience who display bullying traits. Joel spoke to them directly, challenging them on their pattern of undesirable behaviour.

I encourage all parents and caregivers to ask their son about Joel’s speech and what they took away from it. Don’t let them get away with I don’t remember. If you know or suspect your son may fit into the category of being a bully, then be confident about picking up the conversation with him. I also encourage you to ring your son’s House Dean and ask them for an honest opinion about your son if you are unsure. Supporting the victims is an essential aspect of addressing the issue in schools, but the solution lies in changing the behaviours of the boys that are prone to bullying others.

On Thursday, all Houses will hold special assemblies, focusing on supporting each other as a House community. Finally, the week will culminate with an overt display of support for Bullying, No Way Day 2022. Live music and a sausage sizzle will occur on Duhig Place with various promotional material raising awareness around the College.

Last Thursday night, the Years 10, 11 and 12 cohorts supported the GPS Swimming team at Chandler. I commend the Seniors for their leadership throughout the evening. The atmosphere generated by the boys from Year 11 and Waterford was fantastic. To finish fourth in this event is a remarkable achievement. The Swimming community should be congratulated for the hard work over the past few years to achieve this result. This weekend draws our focus to the GPS Head of the River at Wyaralong Dam. I remind all supporters that the uniform expectation is formal academic dress, including the white shirt and red HPE cap. All student supporters must have registered online via the link on SPIRE. The buses leave at 7.30am from the Chapel and return at approximately 1pm. Year 12 students travelling to Wyaralong as spectators must catch the bus.

In 2021, a team of Terrace staff, led by Mr Damien Coman (Program Leader: Years 7-9), embarked on a cooperative study with the University of Queensland Science of Learning and Research Centre. The study examined whether contemporary Terrace exam preparation strategies and advice reflect the latest research in teaching, learning and neuroscience. That is, are we giving our students the best strategies to be successful when they are not in the classroom?

The study's outcome confirmed that Terrace is well ahead in the preparation of students for assessment. This should come as no surprise as the evolved strategies have come from observed practice, prior research, staff expertise, and student experience.

In 2022 we will be re-launching these strategies through Formation classes, year-level assemblies, and SPIRE. I discussed the first concept of Active revision beats passive revision at College Assembly this week as this directly relates to exam preparation. What is the difference? Let’s hear from some of the 2021 Scholars’ Medal winners:

Practice exams should be a fundamental part of the revision and are far better than writing out notes. Use practice exams to find out what you don’t know. (Benjamin Good)

Focus more on active recall rather than passive recall. Although notes are valuable to initially learn information, attempting as many questions as possible is the only way you will be able to assess what you do know and don’t know. (Jaiman Sidhu)

Don't just take notes and read them. Instead, use them to create tests and flashcards and mindmaps that can build your understanding. Reading isn't enough. (Jake McElwaine)

During this period of assessment, students will be under stress. I have reinforced, especially with the Senior students, that to feel nervous or anxious before an exam is normal. It is largely a physiological response and should be recognised that it is okay to have some anxiety. Dealing with this reaction is vitally important. Deep breathing, task focus and breaking tasks into smaller, more manageable parts are all strategies explained to the boys.

Another important aspect in dealing with exam block is to normalise routines as much as possible, continue to exercise, ensure that your son follows a healthy diet and make sure he has enough sleep, especially the night before an exam.

Exams are an opportunity to demonstrate what you know and be rewarded for the hard work that has occurred through the term.

All the best to all students in their exams.

Earlier this month, we celebrated Ash Wednesday to mark the first day of Lent. Lent is traditionally a time of repentance, almsgiving, reflection, and prayer. This Lenten season, our focus is on placing God at the very centre of our hearts by asking the simple question – How does your heart dare to go beyond? Our reflection has called us to have hearts of sincerity through giving, hearts of humility through fasting and hearts of reflection through prayer. Students have committed to living this through their House Friendship Groups. These reflections have been placed on our central pillar at the entrance to Waterford Place as an ongoing reminder of our commitment this Lenten season.

Without a heart focused on God, our giving has no purpose, our fasting has no intention, and our prayer has no meaning. But when we have God at the core of our hearts, our giving is now filled with sincerity, our fasting is now filled with humility, and our praying is now filled with reflection.

Here at Waterford Place, our House Friendship Group is Eddie’s Van. Eddie’s Van is our College’s service ministry van providing food, blankets, toiletries, and authentic connection to our friends on the streets. The recent disruptions with COVID and the floods that have affected our Terrace community have also significantly impacted our friends on the streets. Our Lenten call has come at a significant time.

Thankfully, we have recommenced our Eddie’s Van Service, and our Year 10s have begun their roster, which will extend into Term 2. This is a tangible way students can get a snapshot of the service Eddie’s Van supplies and reinforces the importance of human connection. Student volunteer sign up is through the student window at Waterford Reception.

In addition to joining the roster, we will be supporting Eddie’s Van through our annual Lenten Appeal. The Waterford Council is running a food and supplies drive through Pastoral Care Groups to collect donations of valuable food and hygiene products distributed through our Night Van team. I encourage you to prompt a conversation with your son about how he can best support the Lenten Appeal in a small and meaningful way. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.

This Friday is our last Eddie’s Breakfast at Waterford Place for the term. This is an additional fundraiser that supports Eddie’s Van, and, more importantly, it is a reminder of the importance of authentic connection. Despite the tragedies we continue to experience and see on our television screens, the strength of the human spirit through connection has remained steadfast. A special thank you to the Waterford Council for all their work to make this the highlight of the week.

As we continue through the season of Lent and on the back of what has been a difficult time for some in our community, I hope you find the time to slow down a little, reflect and strengthen your bonds with those around you.

God bless.

GPS Debating

Last Friday, our GPS Debating teams from Years 5 to 12 competed against Nudgee College. It was the first time our youngest debaters were able to enjoy the experience of debating against another school. Congratulations to the Senior A, 12.1, 10.2, 10.3, 9.1, 9.2 and 6.1 teams who won their debates.

As this GPS Round was held at Terrace, we had the opportunity to host refreshments for the debaters and their families for the first time this year. A big thank you to the Debating Support Group – it was great to see the community back in action!

Best of luck to the GPS debaters in their final round for the season against The Southport School tomorrow. This round against TSS will be the decider of a possible first or second place for the Senior A team.

Below: Year 6 Debaters

QDU

Congratulations to our QDU (Qld Debating Union) competitors who won their first round of the competition this week: 8.1, 8.3, 9.2, 11.2 and the Senior A teams.

Weeks 8 and 9 rounds

• Year 10 (except 10.1) and Year 12 have Round 1 scheduled for Wednesday 16 March.
• Year 8 and Senior A have Round 2 scheduled for Thursday 17 March.
• Years 9, 11 and 12 have Round 2 scheduled for 23 and 24 March.

Support for QDU State Team

Thomas Nunn-Rutledge (Debating Captain) and Thomas Musgrave (Debating Vice Captain) are competing to be members of the QDU State Team. Details are as follows:

• When: Sunday 20 March - first debate at 6pm, second at 7.15pm - the students will be told later this week which debate they are in, but you are encouraged to come to both
• Where: University of Queensland, Sir Llew Edwards Building (14) - Room 212
• Parking: parking is free on weekends, but limits apply
• Attire: students in uniforms, parents and spectators smart-casual
• Tickets: https://www.trybooking.com/BYDAJ

Debating Dinner, sponsorship and prizes

The annual celebration of Debating will be held in August. The Committee is looking for new members to help plan and organise this event. The DSG would love to hear from you if you can lend a hand.

Also, the DSG will undertake some fundraising this year to support Terrace Debating and is putting out the call for any families who might have businesses or connections to businesses that are in a position to offer sponsorship or raffle prizes.

To contact the DSG, please email DSG Chair Nicole Quinn at dsgchair@terrace.qld.edu.au.

Theatresports

After a small (COVID induced) hiatus, Theatresports is back! For those not familiar with this competition, it is short and sharp improvisation. The emphasis is having fun and being funny. As we are limited to the number of teams, Sign On will be open for a short time in the Parent Lounge from tomorrow. We look forward to having teams in this competition.

Support Group meetings

The Terrace Performing Arts (TPA) and Debating Support Group (DSG) meet regularly throughout the year. These Parent Support Groups assist the various activities in our program in many ways.

We would like to invite all parents and caregivers to these meetings, starting at 5.30pm. The TPA meeting will be held in the Francis Rush Room, and the DSG meeting will be held in the Mary Rice Room at Mt Sion (main building, best accessed via Rogers Street).

Support Group meetings will be held online if necessary. Should you wish to contact the Debating Support Group, please email: DSGChair@terrace.qld.edu.au (Ms Nicole Quinn) or the Terrace Performing Arts, please email TPAChair@terrace.qld.edu.au (Mrs Jenny Barends).

Staying in touch

To keep in touch with all things Cultural, we suggest you download the Terrace App and follow us on Twitter (@GTCulture) and Instagram (terrace_gtculture) to ensure you don’t miss anything. If you have any photographs or videos that you would like to share, please tag us.

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Quotes of the week

So long as the human spirit thrives on this planet, music in some living form will accompany and sustain it. (Aaron Copland)

Music begins where the possibilities of language end. (Jean Sibelius)

I think music in itself is healing. It’s an explosive expression of humanity. It’s something we are all touched by. No matter what culture we’re from, everyone loves music. (Billy Joel)

Musical performances

Congratulations to the Terrace Jazz Orchestra who performed at this week’s assembly. Led by Mr Brad Esbensen, they skilfully performed a moving arrangement of Blue Five Jive by Count Basie.

Music Practice Hall – Introducing Mr Ashley Hutton

I am delighted to introduce Mr Ashley Hutton, who has recently joined the Terrace Music staff. Ashley is a recent graduate of the Queensland Conservatorium of Music, Griffith University, completing his Bachelor of Music (Jazz Performance). Throughout his young career, he has been fortunate to share the stage with award-winning bands Tower of Power and the Melbourne Ska Orchestra. He has studied under industry-leading musicians and educators such as James Sandon, Jeff Reid, Dr Jeff Usher and Dr Steve Newcomb. Working on a range of Brisbane based projects and performing at various major festivals around Australia, Ashley recently relocated to Brisbane. His jazz quartet, the Ashley Hutton Group, hopes to release its debut album this year.

Music Practice Hall is now in full swing after an interrupted start to the year. All Woodwind, Brass, Strings and Percussion students from Year 5-12 are welcome encouraged to attend Monday afternoons from 3.15-5pm in the Music Centre.

Years 5 & 6 Norman Clarke Music program (Classroom Music)

All students in Years 5 and 6 will sit their first performance assessment for 2022 in Week 9. Students have been informed of the repertoire required for this solo performance. Additionally, all String students have access to My First Pieces accompaniment tracks through SPIRE and Band students have access to the Essential Elements online platform. These are great tools that assist the boys to practice and prepare.

Notice

If any students wish to discontinue the Instrumental and Speech and Drama program, written notification by parents needs to be received two weeks before the end of term (this Friday 18 March).

Events | Term 1

• Monday 4 April Anzac Marching and Pep Band Rehearsals
• Tuesday 5 April Anzac Marching and Pep Band Rehearsals
• Terrace Jazz Night Postponed
• Chamber Music Concert Cancelled
• Tuesday 19 AprilAnzac Band Rehearsal – Not proceeding

Events | Term 2

• Monday 25 April - Anzac Marching Band
• Wednesday 27 April - Pep Band Rehearsal
• Saturday 30 April - Pep Band
• 4-7 May - Senior Musical Production
• Tuesday 24 May - TPA Meeting
• Wednesday 25 May - Pep Band Rehearsal
• Saturday 28 May - Pep Band
• Saturday 4 June - Pep Band
• Sunday 5 June - Norman Clarke Concert

Cricket

The Round 7 Pink Round was a significant success, as Terrace took the fields at St Joseph’s Nudgee College in a historical fixture. With Tennyson still currently closed, 36 matches were played at Nudgee. All games, except the 1^st XI, were played as T20s. The Flats were at capacity, and it was great to witness some terrific sportsmanship and family support. We would like to thank Nudgee College for the hospitality on the day, and while we are fierce rivals on the field, off the field, we are great friends. Thanks to Mr Tim Lang, the Director of Cricket at Nudgee, for being so flexible and forward-thinking to help make the day happen.

The 1^st XI continued to show their class as a team, narrowly winning on Ross Oval in a thrilling finish. Bowling first, Terrace took three quick wickets and were fired up. However, a middle-order partnership and some lower-order contributions guided the home team to all out for 208. Lucius Stockdale bowled brilliantly, taking four wickets for 31 runs. Hayden Evetts finished off the Nudgee innings with a tremendous outfield catch.

Opening batters Brayden Laffan and Ryan Forrester started the team off nicely before Tom Campbell and Toby Weston both notched half-centuries. Needing 12 off two overs, Tom Campbell launched a pair of sixes to win the game for his side. Campbell finished with 84 not out.

This week’s playing schedule will be out as soon as possible. We are still awaiting ground confirmations and will ensure as many teams play as possible. In what has been a season like no other, the program is doing its best to maximise playing opportunities with limited resources. Many council fields, club fields and school fields are still closed, making it nearly impossible to get all Terrace teams a game of cricket. The times of matches may also be slightly different, and we thank you for your flexibility and patience.

Good luck this weekend to all teams.

Rowing

Come and support Terrace Rowing at Head of the River this Saturday 19 March at Wyaralong Dam.

Due to the uncertainty of parking, no cars will be allowed to enter Wyaralong Dam with the exception of current pass holders and disability permits.

Terrow supporters will be bused to Wyaralong, from Gregory Terrace, leaving Spring Hill at 6.00am on Saturday. To reserve your FREE seat on the bus please RSVP here by close of business Thursday 17 March. Boys supporting should sign up for the student bus via the link in SPIRE.

If you can’t make it to Wyaralong, watch the live stream via the link here:

Following the return of buses from Wyaralong, supporters are invited to the post Head of the River drinks:

Where: Rooftop, Mt Sion building, St Joseph's College
When: Saturday 19 March, following the return of buses from the Head of the River (approx. 1.00pm)
* Boys will be offered a soft drink and a small snack in a separate area.

Join the Terrow community for a casual end to mark the conclusion of the 2022 Rowing season.

Volleyball

This week Terrace Volleyball hosted their final home game against Nudgee College. After the cancellation of a couple of rounds, the boys across the program were excited for the opportunity to get back on the court.

Nudgee presented some strong teams with excellent fundamental skills. It was encouraging to see the teams excited by the opportunity to get payback for any losses experienced in the trial round before the season started. One such team was the 9As, who were able to get revenge with a dominant 2-0 win.

Unfortunately, our 1^st VI lost a tough battle 3-1 to a well versed Nudgee team. The 1^sts continue to work hard at training and are excited for the opportunity to hopefully finish their season with a high against Toowoomba Grammar School in Round 9.

This weekend is a BYE round, and we will host several games to ensure our boys are getting time on court before the final round of GPS Volleyball. The Terrace Volleyball community would like to thank the parents/caregivers, students, coaches and staff for their continued support and participation.

I am not a big reader, but at the conclusion of 2021, I received two things from my Year 5 buddy George. A book and a pair of Terrace cufflinks. From my perspective, I naturally gravitated towards admiring the cufflinks, with seemingly little interest in the book, Meditations, from Marcus Aurelius. However, while the two objects appear to be mundane to many, for me, they came to find a special place in my transition from Year 11 to Year 12.

The book sat in my locker for about three days, sitting there staring at me every time the red locker door swung open. On the third day, that ache in the back of my mind finally prevailed, and I removed the book. I did this for two reasons, partly in fear that George would see the gift that he gave me, still hadn’t moved, and that I finally thought that I was going to give this reading thing one last crack.

As I sat down in Period 7 English on a Friday, knowing that we would be watching the final episode of Sherlock, I began reading and became enthralled in something that I initially thought would be quite dull. I finally became deeply interested in a book rather than being zombified by a screen.

By the time you get to the end of Year 11, the campus becomes almost empty without the white shirts. A school that needs conquering, leaving many feeling they know it all – for some, this came a little earlier in Years 10 and 11. I, too, was struck down by this feeling of becoming just another Mr Terrace, that seemingly 250 other boys were rising to the same challenge.

But the Joel that walked into that Period 7 English class had a very different perspective of the world at 3pm on that very Friday. The confident Mr Terrace quickly dissolved into a feeling of fear that the same young Year 5 boy experienced in 2015. But this time, it wasn’t a boy standing at the gates to Terrace but a young man standing at the gates of an open world.

My expectations quickly evolved. For those that haven’t read Meditations, it is not your ordinary book. Rather a lifetime's worth of wisdom from a roman emperor all in one place, in short, digestible lines (although, admittedly, sometimes I got lost in the philosophical language).

It was one of these very learnings that ultimately clicked just yesterday, minutes before I was presenting a speech to the College on bullying. Once again, the little orange and white book had found its way back into the corner of my locker, reminding me of one line.

If it is not right - do not do it; if it is not true - do not say it.

Ultimately, this was my motif throughout the entirety of my speech. But I began with just one image, my Year 5 photo. A young man I would genuinely fear for today – contrasting from the perspective of my mum, who viewed the innocent little boy as cute. I pondered what words would be said, the rumours that would be spread and the potential of bigger boys preying on my younger self. Although I would like to think this doesn’t happen at Terrace, I would simply be naive to believe that bullying within our concrete jungle just simply doesn’t exist.

If it is not right - do not do it; if it is not true - do not say it.

Initially, I was going to start the speech with the words, Imagine all the people—living life in peace. But after asking around my seemingly uncultured friendship group, the connection between the powerful words and the legendary songwriter, John Lennon, just simply wasn’t there. However, I asked myself, is this idyllic world even possible? Although apprehensive, I continued to say 'yes', time and time again, understanding that this welcoming world, where individuality, uniqueness and positivity are valued, cannot be constructed overnight, rather, through a series of choices.

A choice in changing who we truly are and what we represent. I challenged every Terracian to take a good look in the mirror and be part of that change. Create a culture of kindness at Terrace. Create an environment of empowerment, where we lift each other up, not force each other down. An idyllic world that seems far off, but only if we don’t try.

A little orange and white book, which I judged by its cover, had a significant impact and can have a considerable effect on the young men that we can become. I may only have 27 weeks left, but I leave you with one guarantee. My final 135 days will be days ensuring that Terrace is a place for everyone, a safe place, one that we can all call home. Because ultimately, that is our responsibility as Gentlemen of Terrace.

Dare to Go Beyond your current character, and just be kind.

Mothers’ High Tea | Years 5 – 9

On Friday 29 April, the 2022 Years 5-9 High Tea will be held at Victoria Park. This event, fondly called #friendraising is centred on connecting and reconnecting with fellow Terrace mothers. In our busy lives, this day offers time to sit, talk and meet new people. The event is always very popular, so buy your tickets now via the link here.

There are no raffles on the day - just prizes. Our generous donors of prizes include:

• La Roche Posay
• Piper Heidsieck
• Heart Space Beauty
• Berkeley Interiors
• King Street
• Bagstrap Australia
• Cosmetic and Fragrance Direct

For the main prize, one lucky mother will win a Crystalbrook Vincent Properties voucher and a Howard Smith Wharves voucher to make it a complete weekend treat!

TLG Term 1 Meeting

Last Wednesday, our first meeting of 2022 was held. Thank you to those who were able to join us. Dr Carroll gave an update on Year 12 results, the Tennyson damage and clean up, building program work and a general College update for 2022. Victoria Bryant from our Care and Concern team shared an overview of the Care and Concern program and the connection with Eddie’s Van. Sponsorship Manager Ms Cathy Stacey also spoke about the Red and Black program and sponsorships opportunities. Our next meeting is on Wednesday 18 May.

Events

• 30 April - TLG Years 5 to 9 Mothers' Morning Tea, Victoria Park Golf Course
• 17 May - Open Day
• 18 May – TLG Meeting 7.30am
• 22 May – Past Mothers' Mass and High Tea
• 3 June – Save the Date - mid-year Ladies' Luncheon

Volleyball End of Season Celebration

Details: Saturday 19 March | 3 - 5pm
Venue: Duhig Place Cost: $12 per student | Includes hot dog, ice cream and drink
RSVP: Ticket sales close Wednesday 16 March | RSVP via link below
Dress Code: Students to wear Volleyball or Terrace Sport unifrom
For further event information, please contact Diana Weeden | polloni.weeden@optusnet.com.au

Mystery Raffle

Details: Sales will close at 4pm, Saturday 19 March | Raffle will be drawn at 4.30pm
Cost: 1 for $10 | 3 for $20 | 5 for $30
RSVP: Purchase tickets via link attached
Prizes: Over $3000 worth of prizes donated from Canterbury, Merlo family, Coronis family, Harvey family, Nudgee Golf Club, The Lord Alfred Hotel, Estee Lauder, Diablo Co., Brisbane Personal Trainers, Rebel Sport, Statewide Sports, Victoria Park, TerryWhite Chemmart, Eyecare Plus (Ashgrove) and Five Star Cinemas

Terrow 200 Club Raffle

Details: Sunday 20 March 2022 | Tickets strictly limited to 250
Cost: $200 (+bf)
RSVP: Purchases close 2pm Sunday 20 March, or until sold out
Prizes: Full prize list available via below link
For further information, please contact
Tim Sheehan | terrow@terrace.qld.edu.au

Terrace Rowing Supporters' Luncheon

Details: Sunday 20 March | 11am - 4pm
Venue: Victoria Park
Cost: Adult ticket | $75, Student ticket | $25
RSVP: Ticket sales close Monday 14 March
Dress Code: Henley style (loud blazers & summer dresses) | Students to wear formal uniform
For further event information, please contact Cate Clifford - Terrow Secretary | Terrow@Terrace.qld.edu.au

Due to the change of date, refunds will be available until Monday 14 March.

Football Support Group Parent Evening

Details: Saturday 2 April | 6.30 - 9.00pm
Venue: The Lord Alfred Hotel | 68 Petrie Terrace
Cost: $30pp (+bf) | Includes cocktail food & drink on arrival
RSVP: Please RSVP via the below link by Thursday 31 March
For further information or event enquiries, please contact
Chris Shaw | chris.67.shaw@gmail.com

Terrace Family Race Day

Details: Saturday 23 April | 11.30am - 5.30pm
Venue: Doomben Racecourse
Cost: $140pp | Includes cocktail food, charcuterie board & drink on arrival
RSVP: Sales close Sunday 17 April
For further event information, please contact Cate Clifford | Terrow@Terrace.qld.edu.au

2022 Years 5-9 Mothers' High Tea

Details: Friday 29 April | 10.00am - 3.00pm
Cost: $55 (+bf) | Includes champagne on arrival, traditional high tea
Venue: Victoria Park Golf Complex
RSVP: Ticket sales close Monday 18 April
For further event information, please contact
Tammy Butterfield | tammy@bfhs.com.au

Year 7 Parent/Caregiver Welcome Evening

Details: Friday 18 March | 7.30 - 11.30pm
Venue: Darling & Co | 157 Given Terrace, Paddington
Cost: $60pp (+bf) | Includes canapes & drink on arrival
RSVP: RSVPs closed as of 11 March
For further information or event enquiries, please contact
Loren Lockyer | lorenj@me.com

Year 10 Parent/Caregiver Welcome Evening

Details: Friday 25 March | 6.00 - 9.30pm
Venue: Parched Brewery | 391 Montague Rd, West End
Cost: $40pp (+bf) | Includes canapes & drink on arrival
RSVP: Please RSVP via the below link by Friday 18 March
For further information or event enquiries, please contact
Amy Nolan | amyxnolan@gmail.com

Year 6 Parent/Caregiver Welcome Evening

Details: Friday 1 April| 7.00 - 10.00pm
Venue: Gusto da Gianni | Portside Wharf, Hamilton
Cost: $48pp (+bf) | Includes canapes & glass of prosecco on arrival
RSVP: Please RSVP via the below link by Thursday 24 March
For further information or event enquiries, please contact
Monica Katsanevas | monica@bloomberry.com.au

Year 8 Parent/Caregiver Evening

Details: Saturday 7 May | 5.00 - 11.00pm
Venue: The Lawn Bar | 44 Ferry Street, Kangaroo Point
Cost: $45pp (+bf) | Includes canapes & drink on arrival
RSVP: Please RSVP via the below link by Friday 22 April
For further information or event enquiries, please contact
Danielle Spark | danielleispark@hotmail.com

Year 9 Parent/Caregiver Evening

Details: Friday 27 May | 6.30 - 11.00pm
Venue: Uh Oh Spaghetti-O | 690 Ann Street, Fortitude Valley
Cost: $45pp (+bf) | Includes canapes & drink on arrival
RSVP: Please RSVP via the below link by Friday 20 May
For further information or event enquiries, please contact
Michele Blanshard | mblanshard@roseandlily.com.au

Year 5 Parent/Caregiver Welcome Evening

Details: Saturday 4 June | 6.30 - 10.30pm
Venue: Parched Brewery | 391 Montague Rd, West End
Cost: $40pp (+bf) | Includes canapes & drink on arrival
RSVP: Please RSVP via the below link by Friday 6 May
For further information or event enquiries, please contact
Dawn Cox | dawncorke01@hotmail.com

Irish St Patrick’s Day Mass

The Annual St Patrick’s Day Mass, organised by the St Patrick’s Day Parade Committee as part of the Brisbane Irish Festival, will be celebrated again this year in the Cathedral of St Stephen, Elizabeth Street at 10am on 17 March 2021. Fr Gerard McMorrow will be the celebrant.

All are welcome to attend, Irish or not. And, for those who may be unable to do so, the Mass will be live-streamed through the Cathedral website on this link - Live webcast - Archdiocese of Brisbane (brisbanecatholic.org.au) You may wish to pass the link on to someone overseas.

Nominations now open for the Spirit of Catholic Education Awards

The Spirit of Catholic Education Awards, including the Aunty Joan Hendriks Spirit of Catholic Education Reconciliation Award, are presented annually as part of Catholic Education Week (CEW) celebrations.

The awards aim to recognise those who are making an outstanding contribution within their Catholic education community.

You are invited to nominate individuals or teams in the community (staff members, parents/carers or volunteers) who are making an outstanding contribution to the life of the community in at least one of the following areas:

• Showing outstanding integrity in leading a school community or program
• Implementing change that improves teaching and learning and supports greater equity in education
• Building Catholic education identity and ethos in ways that support exceptionally life-giving relationships and build hope in school communities or Catholic education agencies
• Demonstrating excellence in teamwork that supports and builds Catholic education
• Demonstrating outstanding service to others in the school education community and beyond

For more information visit: Awards - Catholic Education Week