{"id":2635,"date":"2021-03-22T09:39:19","date_gmt":"2021-03-21T23:39:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/spc-townsville\/?post_type=article&p=2635"},"modified":"2021-03-22T09:39:19","modified_gmt":"2021-03-21T23:39:19","slug":"student-achievements-2","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/spc-townsville\/article\/student-achievements-2\/","title":{"rendered":"STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS"},"content":{"rendered":"

UN YOUTH CONFERENCE<\/h4>\n

Last Friday and Saturday, eight students went to JCU to participate in the annual UN Youth Conference. This is a national competition aimed at educating young people in political affairs, issues and global conversations. It is a wonderful way to develop public speaking, educate youth and network with other like-minded people. Jamie Moorh, Elizabeth Shaju, Jacq Wigley, Jemma Campbell, Kathrine Kerkoffs, Charlotte Merritt, Maddy Winks and Ally Espig all had an amazing experience, amending and negotiating the topics of threats to democracy, sovereignty and refugees. We would like to highlight the outstanding work of these girls and especially congratulate Ally and Maddy, the delegates of Estonia, for receiving first place in their chamber. They will fly to Brisbane to compete in state finals later this year and we wish them the best of luck!<\/p>\n

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Missing from photo: Jemma Campbell and Maddy Winks<\/em><\/p>\n

DEBATING – WINS<\/h4>\n

Arguing with ethos, logos and pathos, our wonderful Senior Debating Team won their first debate effectively arguing, \u201cThat there is no politics in international sport\u201d. Congratulations to our speakers, Georgia Dagge, Maddison Winks and Hayley Emanuel. Assisting on the night were Ally Espig and Charlotte Gugliotti.<\/p>\n

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Winners of the Junior Interschool Debating were Jorja Triffett, Jade De Lange and Emer Friel. The girls argued, “That the voting age should be reduced to 16.”<\/p>\n

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We\u2019re so proud of the consistent high calibre demonstrated by our girls in public speaking events. Special thanks to Mrs Plumridge and Mrs Mosch for their expert coaching.<\/p>\n

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BE THE DIFFERENCE<\/h4>\n

Be the Difference<\/em> is a national competition which empowers girls to examine and evaluate the impact of challenges women face. Year 12 student, Harper Weekers\u2019 submission was accepted and became part of a national broadcast on the Be the Difference<\/em> Facebook, Youtube and Instagram pages. On Monday 8 March, and fittingly on International Women’s Day, Harper’s entry was announced as one of the three Highly Commended submissions – effectively three winners! Thoughtful, impassioned and driven to create real change in the world, Harper is an outstanding role-model for our College community. We were able to hear Harper’s submission and congratulate her achievement on our IWD Assembly on Wednesday.<\/p>\n

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ALICE THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS<\/h4>\n

Year 10 student, Emer Friel, has joined local professional theatre company, TheatreiNQ in their upcoming performance of Alice Through the Looking Glass<\/em>. This isn’t Emer’s first foray into performing with the company, having worked with them in the brilliant production, Blood of Kings<\/em> in 2020. Talented, passionate and committed, Emer is one of our rising stars, and we’re very proud of this achievement.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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THEATREiNQ’S “CULTURE CLUB”<\/h4>\n

Offered by TheatreiNQ, “Culture Club” is a training experience for budding performers. Students must be nominated by their Drama teacher in order to secure admission into the course. Aiva Tyrie, Ava Sandala-Lopez and Emer Friel have been invited to join the group which started training last week. Over the course of the year, these students will work with professional actors and directors and they will also have the chance to attend company rehearsals. Thank you to Ms Kelly for nominating these students and good luck to Aiva, Ava and Emer.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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NORTH QUEENSLAND SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS<\/h4>\n

Recently, five of our students competed at the North Queensland Swimming Championships and their achievements were nothing short of outstanding!<\/p>\n

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  • Maddy Andrejic:<\/em> 11 events; 2 relays; 8 medals; 13 Years Age Champion; NQ Championship time for 100 Freestyle.<\/li>\n
  • Nala Iosefo:<\/em> 4 medals and broke 30 seconds for 50 Freestyle (a PB).<\/li>\n
  • Brooke Davis-Goodall:<\/em> 6 medals; QLD State time for 50 Breaststroke.<\/li>\n
  • Hayley Andrejic:<\/em> 3 National times – 200 Freestyle; 400 IM; 100 Butterfly; 14 Years Age Champion; 11 medals.<\/li>\n
  • Charlotte Rosenblatt:<\/em> 2 relays; 2 medals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    These girls are strong, fiercely competitive, hard working and finding great joy in what they do. We can’t wait to see what they do next.<\/p>\n

    TOUCH FOOTBALL<\/h4>\n

    Year 10 Student, Grace Burbidge, has just made the North Queensland Representative side for Touch Football. Congratulations, Grace.<\/p>\n

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    MATER HOSPITAL FUN RUN<\/h4>\n

    Sarah Bourke, Sarah Robinson, Grace Burbidge and Estella<\/span>\u00a0Johnston<\/span> took part in the Mater Fun Run<\/em> on Sunday 7 March. This state-wide event had over 15,000 participants and raised over $1.4 million to support breast cancer research. As a group, the girls held fundraising activities at school, including selling icy-cups. Overall, the girls raised $4,049 for breast cancer research. We’re incredibly proud of them.<\/p>\n

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    SHEP<\/h4>\n

    The State Honours Ensemble Program (SHEP) is designed to connect young musicians across the state. Opportunities also exist for students to work with professional musicians. Held in Cairns at the start of the month, Amelia Betcher and Ruby-Rae Hicks both performed as vocalists and, to all reports, sang beautifully. Well done, ladies!<\/p>\n

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