On Saturday I returned from six weeks' leave from the College. I wish to acknowledge the excellent leadership of Ben Lowrie who acted as Principal in my absence. I must also affirm Dr Liam Herbert and Mr Andrew Newcome for their leadership in acting roles. At St Laurence’s College, we are blessed to have great leadership amongst our staff. A key part of my leave was the Edmund Rice Beyond Borders Congress (EREBB) held in Dublin.  At this Congress staff and Principals journeyed to Dublin from Australia, Ireland, England, Africa, North and South America and Asia. 

Over 300 delegates from Edmund Rice Schools and networks met at Dublin City University. This network is indeed unique, yet I left with a sense of gratitude for the St Laurence’s College Community. Our school is unique, life-giving, and mission-focused. It’s good to be back.

On Monday I attended the funeral of Old Boy, Mr Antony Raiteri at St Thomas’ Church Camp Hill. Antony is an Old Boy from the Senior class of 1984 and has had significant involvement in the Old Boys Association and the Foundation in recent years. Our condolences go to Gail, Jonathon, Joseph, Declan, and Molly at this difficult time. All who knew “Rat” have been influenced by his passion and inclusion. May he Rest in Peace.

On Saturday we also hosted a ‘Back to Runcorn’ day for former First XV and First XI players from the Senior Classes of 1963, 1973, 1983 and 1993 from St Laurence’s College and Marist College Ashgrove. It was great to be able to host Mr Michael Newman from Ashgrove and our guests. The Old Boy Football and Touch games were played in great spirit.  

Attendance on the day was excellent and I thank Ms Turner, Mr Pike and Mr Wallace for their organisation of the day.

Today we conduct our annual House Choir competition. I thank Mr Knight and the Heads of House for coordinating this. Our movement to a House system six years ago has had a great impact on the growth and well-being of all.

I congratulate Nagle House and the Head of House, Mr Du Plessis for winning the day.

As we move to the final week of term many of our students will have assessment due and exams. It is important that our students have a clear study plan. Time management is not always a strength for all our boys, so planning is essential. 

I wish all boys well during the final week of term. I especially wish our Year 9 boys well as they embark on their annual outdoor education experience. I thank Ms Bell and the pastoral staff for co-ordinating this camp.

This weekend marks the final week of Term 2 sport. I thank all Coaches, Managers and Volunteers for their efforts this term. Term 2 is our busiest term with Rugby, Football, Cross Country and Chess. I was delighted to hear that our Cross Country team finished third while I was on leave. Our First IV Chess have already secured the Chess Premiership and the First XI Football have lost only one match and can still share the Premiership if results go our way. This weekend also has two undefeated First XV Rugby teams meet at Padua’s playing field at Banyo to decide the Premiership.  

Mr Wallace and his team and all Coaches and Managers have done an extraordinary job this term. I thank them all and I wish all boys well this weekend.

Enjoy the last week of term.

MR BEN LOWRIE

Principal (Acting)

Vinnies CEO Sleepout:

Every night, thousands of Australians experience homelessness. But it doesn't have to be that way. This year I'm taking part in the Vinnies CEO Sleepout to raise money for the St Vincent de Paul Society to support Australians in need. For one night, I'll be sleeping outside as part of an eye-opening experience to raise awareness and bring home the realities of homelessness.

St Laurence's College has a strong history of participation and helping those in the margins. We serve regularly at Emmanuel City Mission and also Rosies Friends on the Street Van. I am looking forward to contributing to this through my participation in this event.

To help break the devastating cycle of homelessness, I need your support. Will you help me to reach my target? Donating your best gift can make a huge difference to people who need it most.

I am looking forward to being part of this experience as a way of trying to see the perspective of those who live at the margins of our society. There is a term I often use with the students called walking in someone else’s socks. This is different to walking in someone’s shoes as sometimes no matter what we do we will never understand what it is like to live on a nightly basis as someone homeless in the dead of winter. However, we can try on someone’s socks and get a glimpse and it is in doing this we can learn to walk beside those at the margins. 

One night isn't a lot, but it can make a whole lot of difference. 

Please see the donation link HERE.

Growing Good Men: Father Son Camp

Growing Good Men is an experientially-based program which encourages and enables fathers and sons to strengthen their relationship and to explore important issues of growing into manhood. It is designed for fathers and their adolescent sons aged 12 to 16 years (school years between 7 and 10) and explores:

• The importance of the father and son bond for both generations 

• The journey of adolescence 

• Becoming a man 

• Dealing with anger 

• Friendship with girls and women 

• The quest for identity 

• Rite of Passage 

Set over a weekend, the program involves a short keynote sessions, small group and father/son sharing, a wide range of challenging and engaging activities (which may include high ropes courses or similar adventure activities), reflection and prayer. The centrepiece of the program is a Rite of Passage on Saturday night. The weekend concludes with a Father’s Blessing and commissioning.

Please see the attached flyer for more information.

Wanted! Confraternity Mass Singers

Calling all students who enjoy singing at Mass. We are putting a Mass choir together for the Confraternity Mass at ERPAC on Sunday 25 June. The mass will involve 1,400 Rugby League players from around Queensland and will be celebrated by the Archbishop with a number of priests. The music will be accompanied by our own Worship Band. If you like singing at school masses and are happy to help, please put your name down using this link and we will be in touch with details. Register for Confraternity Carnival - Band and Singers

MR PAUL CORFIELD

Dean of Identity and Community

Upcoming Assessment

Year 10 Assessment Block Expectations

Year 10 students have been sent an email detailing assessment block expectations. Mr Knight has also outlined these in his newsletter article. We certainly appreciate your support in reinforcing these actions with your son.

Study Tips

Below is an abridged version of my suggested student study tips outline throughout previous newsletters. You and your son might find these useful to prepare for upcoming assessment.

1. Start writing/typing…..anything. I used this technique when I had writers block throughout my doctoral studies. Some academics often term it as ‘spewing’ on the page. An interesting analogy, but one that suggests if our boys can just start, the shaping and editing can come later.
2. Prioritise. Students must prioritise their assessment. There is little value in studying or completing assessment for a subject that is due last.
3. Chunk. I also advise students to chunk their study so that they can maintain interest throughout their study period.
4. Rest. I advise resting at least every 60-90mins of study. Students should grab a healthy snack, go for a walk or play some sport (or even help around the house with chores)!
5. Sleep. Students are much better off with a good night’s sleep than studying all night. Research suggests that students who are able to obtain a good night’s sleep perform better on exams the following day. Retention of knowledge is difficult late at night when students are tired.

Study Starter

A reminder that students requiring extra assistance with their study, are very welcome to attend study starter, which is a free tutoring service, run by library staff, Academic Prefects, and Old Boys. It is conducted every Monday and Wednesday after school from 3.10pm-4.30pm in the Library.

LEX (Learning Exchange) Professional Learning Day for Staff 

In Staff Week (Tuesday 20 June), Lauries staff are participating in a whole-day professional learning experience with Padua and Iona College. Hosted by Padua at their Campus, the day is intended to be focused on collaborating and sharing knowledge and skills to improve teaching practice. This conference is conducted annually, and previous feedback has been excellent, as it provides inspiration to staff to experiment with, and continuously develop their teaching practice. Throughout the day, our teachers present their work to other colleagues through breakout sessions. Towards the end of the day, faculties and subject areas collaborate and share curriculum resources and pedagogical strategies. 

Conclusion

I wish students the best of luck for upcoming assessment and for students participating in the last round of Term 2 AIC competition.

Live Jesus in our hearts…Forever!

DR LIAM HERBERT

Dean of Teaching and Learning

Spotlight on St Laurence’s College Professional Learning Teams – Focus on Feedback as a High Impact Teaching Strategy

For our Term 2 teaching sprint, I focussed on feedback. I felt this would be beneficial to my Year 7 and 8 Science classes as they would be working on student experiments during the term.

Following research and conversation during our PLT planning meeting, I investigated strategies that would allow me to provide ongoing feedback along with the ability to check that my feedback was being understood. I decided to trial the use of the ‘assignment’ feature of Teams combined with a template for my students to work in. This gave me constant access to monitor their progress. I could then use their work as feedback to structure lessons; grouping students who needed extra help while more capable students could work unassisted.

At the drafting stage, I formalised my feedback on their work in Teams. Prior to releasing individual feedback, I provided group feedback, guiding my classes through a model response while they wrote notes. They then reviewed their individual feedback and were given the opportunity to ask for clarification.

Having the time made available to plan the implementation of a widely acknowledged high-impact teaching strategy and then share my experiences during the review phase PLT meeting has certainly been beneficial to learning for my students, my colleagues and myself.

MR PAUL GRAY

Career Counselling

For any students wanting to discuss career information, post-schooling pathways, job skills etc. please see Mr Moscos in the Careers Office.

Phone: (07) 3010 1158 

Email: pmoscos@slc.qld.edu.au 

 SLConX – Careers in Allied Health

The third and final instalment of SLConX for 2023 will be taking place on Thursday 13 July 2023 in Level 5 of ERPAC. The focus of this session will be ‘Careers in Allied Health’. Students from Years 9 – 12 are invited to hear from Old Boys who are currently working across a range of fields, such as Audiology, Physiotherapy and Psychology. Further details will be sent out via email to students and parents next week, however, those interested are welcome to register now for the event.

TAFE at School Workshop

TAFE Qld is excited to offer students a great school holiday experience. 

TAFE at School is hosting its annual season school, a series of workshops to give high school students a taste of what TAFE Queensland has to offer. Information on what specific workshops and how to apply can be found on the TAFE season schools webpage.

Spaces are limited. Ticket sales close 11.30pm on Sunday 18 June 2023, unless sold out. 

Workshop Entry Requirements

• Students must be in Years 9, 10, 11 or 12 and provide their school name and school year upon registration.
• Not all workshops are available to all year levels. 
• Participants must provide their legal guardian’s contact information and permission to attend.
• Participants must present their valid high school student ID card on arrival.

What will Students get out of the workshop?

• A certificate of completion for their CV.
• The chance to make new friends and meet like-minded students from across Brisbane.
• Food! All sessions are catered.

What is the cost?

• Half-day workshop - $25
• Full-day workshop - $50

What happens on the day?

• Students will meet at the marquee in the centre of campus 15 minutes before the workshop starts. They will be collected by the teacher. 
• They will get a break for morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea, with food and drinks provided. 

They will receive your certificate via email upon completion of the workshop. 

Bond University Scholarships

Bond University scholarships are now open. They provide a range of awards including full-fee scholarships awarding from $97,000 - $194,000 in approximate value, and part-fee scholarships awarding from $24,000 - $97,000 in approximate value. Whether students exemplify stand-out skills or have excelled in their academic, leadership, community or sporting efforts, their scholarships provide an opportunity to further support students’ studies at Bond and be recognised for their achievements. Some of the scholarships on offer this year include:

  Elite Scholarships

• Vice Chancellor’s Elite Scholarship - 100% tuition remission for an approved single or combined degree

Recipients of this scholarship are also invited to participate in the Vice Chancellor’s Mentoring Program once commenced at Bond. The Mentoring Program connects each scholar with an influential corporate mentor, and is intended to cultivate industry links, networks and business acumen.

  Other Scholarships

• Excellence Scholarship – 50% tuition remission
• Leadership Scholarship – 25% tuition remission 
• Bond University Indigenous Scholarship – up to 100% tuition remission
• Sporting Scholarships – up to 100% tuition remission 
• Transformer Scholarship – 50% tuition remission

CoLab Industry Scholarships - 25% tuition for any of the four Transformation degrees offered in the Transformation CoLab.

For further information, please click here.

MR PAUL MOSCOS

Careers Counsellor

House Choir

Today, the College participated in our inaugural House Choir. The songs performed were aligned with a Disney theme. The order of songs and house allocations for the day were:

1. Waterford: Circle of Life – The Lion King
2. Kilian: Upside Down – Curious George
3. Xavier: Let it Go - Frozen
4. Duhig: I’m a Believer – Shrek
5. Treacy: I’ll make a Man Outta You – Mulan
6. Hogan: Under the Sea – The Little Mermaid
7. Nagle: How Far I’ll Go - Moana
8. Rice: Go the Distance - Hercules
9. Callan: Try Everything – Zootopia
10. Sion: A Whole New World – Aladdin

Congratulations must go to Nagle House on their win today. I would like to congratulate all boys who attended and participated today. 

It was such a wonderful occasion for our young men as they each developed a sense of House and school spirit, it is these connections which makes Lauries special. We are hoping that this will carry over to our co-curricular activities with Chess, 1st XV rugby and 1st XI soccer all with chances to win the premierships this weekend against Padua College. 

A special thank you must go to the Heads of House, House Mentors, the audio-visual team and our wonderful Music Department for their commitment and effort in ensuring a successful event.

Our Year 9s had their final briefing yesterday with Mr Yates in preparation for next week’s camp. Students were again reminded of how the camp relates to their journey to the Senior School and personal growth. In terms of readying themselves for next week, of particular importance was:

• The need for thermals or several layers of clothing for each day and night due to the cold weather.
• Long pants for hiking. Tracksuit pants are a better option than jeans.
• The purchase of inexpensive gaiters from Bunnings or discount stores to wear over socks to protect from cobbler’s pegs, grass seed and prickles.
• It is ideal for students to pack their own gear as this is a good skill for the future. Your supervision and assistance would help them.

The cohort was also reminded about the need for taking the right attitude with them next week. An attitude of willingness and cooperation is essential next week as each group works together with their teacher and instructors through their program. Students were reminded of how generous our staff are by making themselves available to assist with camp and therefore, the utmost level of cooperation is necessary. Sincere thanks to Mr Gammie, Mr Yates and staff attending and I wish all a safe and fulfilling experience.

Year 10 exam block

Next week Year 10 students will have their first weeklong exam block beginning Monday. 

Some requirements for next week.

• Students must arrive and depart the College in full school winter uniform, including tie and blazer
• If students are coming to school to study (or remaining for a longer duration after your exam) then they must sign in and out at the Pastoral Precinct, if they are arriving just for their exam and departing directly after, it is not required.
• If students would like to study at school, they must first sign in at the Pastoral Precinct then study in the library
• Students are asked to be mindful of noise levels when travelling through the College grounds, as classes will be occurring
• They should arrive on time for exams, with all of the correct equipment
• Normal College expectations apply regarding:
  • Being clean shaven
  • Uniform and hair
  • Respecting teachers and students
  • Travelling to and from school

The pastoral team wishes our Year 10’s the very best for their exams. 

Year 12, 50 Days

The Year 12 cohort will commemorate 50 days remaining of their Senior School journey this Thursday. Look out for the posts on social media for some pictures of how our Year 12 boys celebrate this milestone.

eSport @ SLC

It has been a busy term for eSport at the College with no change in the foreseeable future.

•  After 14 weeks of training and internal competitions, Saturday 6 May saw five Year 12 students represent the College in Overwatch 2 at the QUT High School’s Cup. The team, Gneurshk Gamers, finished the round robin competition undefeated. After defeating them earlier in the day, the team went down in the semi-final to the eventual winners, Kelvin Grove State High School, in a hard-fought battle.
• Saturday 13 May saw the Gneurshk Gamers and Thirst Crushers begin their campaign in the Acer High Schools Cup Overwatch 2 competition. Held across six weeks, the competition sees schools from across Australia compete for the ultimate honour of being crowned champion. The Thirst Crushers currently sit in third place in Division 1, whilst the Gneurshk Gamers sit top of the ladder in Division 2. Congratulations to both teams and good luck for the remainder of the competition. Students will play between 2-3 games each Saturday between 1pm-4pm with games live streamed on 
  • https://www.twitch.tv/auesportsleague
  • https://www.twitch.tv/auesportsleague2
  • https://www.twitch.tv/auesportsleague3
• After 56 games, we are one week out from crowning the inaugural winner of the SLC Smash Bros Competition. It has been a great four weeks of competition and I look forward to the grand final on Tuesday 13 June. 
• We have now finished three weeks of grading and training in the first-person tactical shooter competition - Valorant. We will move into competition mode in Term 3 with the winning team to represent the College at the QUT High Schools Cup sometime in Semester 2.
• The SLC Mario Kart Tournament will commence in Week 2 of Term 3. The competition will take place during first and second break in GR2 and GR3. Nominations for the competition will close on Friday 9 June. 
• We are in the process of trialling the Microsoft Flight simulator. Students wishing to participate in the Microsoft Flight Simulator training are to sign up by Friday 16 June. Places are limited with preference going to Senior students. Information is available on the Esport tab on Student Portal.
• Term 3 will see students competing in Overwatch 2, Valorant, League of Legends, Rocket League, Mario Kart and Minecraft – Capture the Flag. 
• Please go to the Esport SharePoint site for more information. eSport @ Lauries - Home (sharepoint.com)

I wish all parents and students the very best for the upcoming holidays and as always, Live Jesus in your hearts. . .Forever!

MR DAVID KNIGHT

Dean of Pastoral Care (Senior School)

CABARET CONCERT

Congratulations to all staff and students involved in last week’s “Bach to the Future” Cabaret Concert held on Friday 2 June. This event featured performances from our Senior ensembles; Concert Band 1, Big Band 1, Brotherhood, Big Brotherhood, String Orchestra 1, Guitar Orchestra 1, Symphony Orchestra, Fellowship of the String and Percussion 1. The concert also featured our younger Lauries gentlemen in Little Brotherhood and our special guests, the MSM Singers from Mt St Michael’s. 

The Music Department would also like to extend special thanks to John McGeachin (Film & TV), Stewart William (Sound & Audio) and Lillian Duggan (Compere) for their assistance on the night and making it a very special concert with amazing video and lighting.

Of course, these events would not be possible without the support of our parents and volunteers along with the Lauries Music Support Group. Our final thanks for the event goes to QPAC CEO, and Lauries Parent, Mr John Kotzas who generously donated 1st prize for the evening’s raffle. 

SOUNDTRAP WORKSHOP

On Monday, our Year 9 and 10 Music students enjoyed the opportunity to attend a workshop with Matthew Newsome. Matthew is an Old Boy who studied at Queensland Conservatorium and now works full-time in gaming music and sound design.

The students learnt how to compose using the Digital Audio Workspace Soundtrap. The workshop was a ‘hands on’ experience for our students that showed how it is used in professional contexts, specifically in film, television, video, and gaming. The new Senior Music syllabus enables students to submit recordings of Soundtrap compositions or their equivalent for up to half of their marks for Senior Music, therefore this workshop was valuable for the development of the student’s skill set and will assist them significantly in their academic work. 

STRINGS RECITAL

On Wednesday evening, a strings recital was held providing our students with the opportunity to perform for family and friends in ERPAC. Our talented musicians displayed their hard work and progress made throughout Semester 1. 

Congratulations to these students on their wonderful performances and thank you to Ms Tio, Coordinator of Strings and Mr Adkins and Mr Mantelli, our strings specialists.  

We look forward to their next performance opportunity at the Strictly Strings Concert to be held in Term 3 on Thursday 24 August.

MUSIC EXTENSION RECITAL

As part of their Music Extension assessment, Year 12 students performed for family and friends in the Chapel on Wednesday night. It was wonderful to see Kieran Van Acker, Marcus Sheppard, Fehoko Manu, Ben Blyth and Joshua Sephton showcase their skills that have developed through many years of diligent practice. 

MARYMOUNT COLLEGE VISIT/ CONFRATERNITY REHEARSAL

On Tuesday, the singing male and female rugby league teams from Marymount College at Burleigh Heads attended St Laurence’s College for rehearsal and soundcheck for the Queensland Confraternity Opening Mass which will be held in ERPAC on Sunday 25 June. In addition, the whole school sang ‘Table Song’ with them as part of our full school Assembly.

TERM 2 MUSIC EVENTS

• 12 June – Piano Recital (Chapel) @ 3.30pm (Years 5, 7, 9, 11) & 4.45pm (Years 6, 8, 10, 12)
•  25 June – Mass for Confraternity Rugby League Competition (ERPAC) - Mass choir & musicians. Opening Mass will be held in the ERPAC auditorium on Sunday 25 June at 6pm. 
• 7-9 July – Pemulwuy National Male Voice Festival – Brotherhood Choir

Brotherhood Choir students experience workshops, performances and rehearsals with renowned conductors and singers, culminating in a performance on the main stage of QPAC.

TERM 3 MUSIC EVENTS

• Monday 17 – Friday 21 July | LIZID Music Festival
• Monday 17 July - Jazzin’ Up the Mall (String Orchestras 1 & 2, Concert Bands 1 & 2, Big Bands 1 & 2)
• Wednesday 19 July - Jazzin’ Up the Mall (String Orchestra 3, Concert Band 3, Big Band 3)
• Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 July - Intermediate Music Camp 
• Wednesday 2 August - Year 5 Music Night (All Year 5 Ensembles)
• Friday 4 August - Music Trivia Night
• Monday 14 August – Vocal Recital 
• Thursday 17 – Sunday 20 August - Queensland Catholic Colleges Music Festival
• Thursday 24 August - Strictly Strings Concert
• Friday 25 August - Band Blast Concert
• Tuesday 29 August - Choral & Guitar Concert

LMSG Meeting | Term 2 - Tuesday 11 July | 6pm 

Our next Lauries Music Support Group Meeting will be held on Tuesday 11 July in room MU1 (Top floor VAPA building). A great way to support your son at Lauries is by joining the parent’s music support group. Meetings are once a month on the second Tuesday of each month (term time). 

If you would like further information regarding any of the above, please contact the music department via music@slc.qld.edu.au or telephone 3010 1138.

Strike up the Band!

MR ROSS CAPERN

Head of Instrumental Music

A Huge Weekend Ahead! 

And then there was 1! After the first “Term 2” season in a number of years that have had no significant disruptions, we are down to the final round of fixtures for AIC Term 2 Sport. This weekend will see a large number of teams across the three sports going for premierships and/or undefeated seasons – highlighted by our three Open First teams who are all in contention for the most prestigious of premierships in their respective sports.

The First IV Chess team have already secured their premiership with a round to spare. This is an incredible achievement. The team has led the Chess program magnificently this year, a Chess program that is pushing for the overall aggregate championship.

At Banyo tomorrow, our First XI will play to win and then hopefully results elsewhere go ‘our’ way. The team is guaranteed second place in the premiership regardless of tomorrow's results.

The First XV are effectively playing in a premiership “Grand Final” against Padua who are also undefeated this season. This is the second year in a row the team will be playing in a “Grand Final” on the final day of the season.

All three teams have been exemplary role models for their respective sports and our community this year and I would strongly encourage all Lauries Supporters who are able to travel to Banyo to support the First XV and First XI this weekend to do so. The First IV finish their season at Kedron on Friday afternoon. The timings this weekend allow for the expected large crowd to be in attendance to watch both fixtures- First XI – 12.45pm kick off; First XV – 3.15pm kick off.

Term 3 Sports Trials Commence Next Week 

All families are encouraged to check the College app for trial schedules over the next few weeks. An important part of the permission process to play each sport at Lauries is the acceptance of parent lounge invitations before trials commence. All parents should check their parent lounge account to accept the invitations for students to trial in the sports they have expressed an interest in playing.

The College will again enter the maximum number of teams available in each of the respective AIC competitions- but the demand for positions in these teams again outweighs the positions available. It is important students attend the designated trial sessions so that accurate selection decisions can be made. If students cannot make a trial session due to illness or other circumstances- the appropriate director or coordinator must be notified BEFORE the trial.

Confraternity Rugby League Carnival Volunteers 

All registered volunteers should have received an email from our Confraternity Rugby League team on Friday afternoon, reminding them of the Volunteer Information Evening this Monday afternoon – 5pm-6pm – McElligott Theatre.

If you did not receive that email – or you are now able to volunteer at the carnival- please contact us at Confro2023@slc.qld.edu.au

Good luck to all teams this weekend!

MR EDDIE WALLACE 

Head of Sport

The Senior Drama team will be producing Icarus on Friday 9 June 6pm!

We can't wait to see their performance and can't wait to see you there!

The College wishes to advise families of a change in the recruitment process for the Manchester City Football School. 

Placement for current students into the program will be based on participation and performance in the AIC season. Only potential new or students yet to commence at the College will be required to trial.

Should there be any questions, please contact the College via email at mancity@slc.qld.edu.au.

Thank you to the huge number of families and students who have donated to the 2023 ILF Book Swap. It really has been an overwhelming response and goes to show much our Lauries community can rally behind a great cause. The books will be sold in Week 8 in the Primary Gallery. We encourage all Primary students, as well as any Year 7 students who would like to attend, to bring in some pocket money WEDNESDAY WEEK 8 and purchase for themselves a ‘new’ book. Honestly, we have books that are in mint condition, and indeed some are brand new. $1 is an absolute bargain! All funds raised will go to the Indigenous Literacy Fund.

The Royal International Convention Centre will play host to the Lauries Gala Dinner in 2023 on Saturday 2 September.

St Laurence’s College’s premium night out for our community members is a great chance to share a meal and conversation with new and old friends while raising money for the St Laurence’s Old Boys Foundation and St Laurence’s College Building Fund.

The 2023 Annual Appeal is open! Each year, the Annual Appeal provides an opportunity for our Parents, Staff, Old Boys and wider community to support our two tax-deductible charities - the St

Laurence's Old Boys' Foundation and the St Laurence's College Building Fund. To find out more about each of the organisations and how gifts will be enacted in our community, please view the link available HERE.  

Should you wish to give a gift, please find below links to do so via our online portal:

The College is proud to be hosting the Confraternity Rugby League Carnival and we couldn't do it without our wonderful Sponsors.

GOLD SPONSORS

Current and future confirmed families are invited to book an early enrolment interview for their son/s who would commence at the College in Year 5, 2025. All details noting how to apply have been emailed to the appropriate families recently.

If any parents have not received this information, please contact the College Enrolments Registrar, Ms Tina McManus on 3010 1104 or enrolments@slc.qld.edu.au. 

Hello everyone,

Volunteer opportunities for "Term 2 2023 St Laurence's Canteen Volunteers" are now open.

Please click on the following web link HERE to go to the signup sheet:

To sign up, just follow the instructions on the page. It only takes a few seconds to do. Thank you for volunteering!

MR CHRIS STERGAKIS

Canteen Manager

Please find the attached memorandum HERE advising that online applications are now open for the Non-State Schools Transport Assistance Scheme for parents who are eligible for the Student Travel Rebate.

Planning for Sony Camp 2023 has commenced, and we are looking for any parents with qualifications as a nurse, doctor or paramedic who would be willing to volunteer their time and assist us on this camp. The camp is an overnight camp and takes place on 16 - 18 September and will be held here on sight at the College.

If you have any questions or would like to seek further information can you please email James Mendoza (Head of Service Learning) at sonycampapplications@slc.qld.edu.au

The students that are going on the Vietnam Immersion Tour – Building across Borders would like to thank the community for their support at Back to Runcorn last weekend. The boys ended up raising enough money to cover the building costs of one of the houses to be built in the September holidays.

Winners:

• 1st Prize was won by Mr Matt Laughton – Ashgrove 
• 2nd Prize – Mrs Pink – Ashgrove
• 3rd & 4th Prizes – Hansell and Barker families – SLC