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August 2025

Creative Arts @ HSC

Exciting Creative Arts News!

A huge congratulations to our Dance Troupe students and their dedicated teacher, Mrs Stacey Skipper, for their outstanding achievement at the Infinite Spirit Cheer and Dance Championships held at the start of the school holidays! Their performance was absolutely fantastic! Competing in the Secondary Schools section, the Dance Troupe performed two dance styles, and we’re thrilled to announce they were awarded 1st place for their Jazz routine and 2nd place for their Hip Hop routine. The students represented our College with passion and pride and were over the moon to receive recognition from the judges for their hard work, dedication and incredible talent.

A heartfelt thank you to Mrs Skipper for her tireless effort in preparing the students, giving up countless lunchtimes for rehearsals, and to everyone who supported the Dance Troupe in the lead-up and on the day. Well done, team — we’re so proud of you!

Congratulations to all our Creative Arts students for ending Term 2 on a high note with a spectacular Twilight Night event! The evening was filled with vibrant performances, captivating music, and hands-on art, all presented in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Families and friends were treated to a wonderful night of entertainment, offering a glimpse into the hard work and creativity our students have poured into their weekly rehearsals and meetings. Well done to everyone involved — we’re incredibly proud of you all!

Our Music Ministry group and Mrs Cecilia Hyde will lead the congregation in singing at 6 pm Mass at St Joseph’s Church, North Mackay, this Saturday evening and on the third Saturday of every month. Your beautiful voices are always most appreciated by those in attendance. Please come along and join us this Saturday for Mass with the Music Ministry. All are welcome.

What an incredible experience for four of our students — Amelia, Henry, Lillian, and Lucy — who took part in the inaugural Sing On! event for Secondary School students. Held during the final week of Term 2, this exciting three-day choral workshop offered students the opportunity to explore a diverse repertoire under the expert guidance of acclaimed choral conductor Jenny Moon. Throughout the workshop, students developed their vocal and musicianship skills, collaborated with fellow singers, and culminated their experience with a spectacular finale concert.

Congratulations to all involved — what a memorable way to celebrate the joy of singing and musical growth!

Looking ahead, our College Choir, Concert Band, Drum Corps and Drama group are busily preparing to proudly represent the College at the Annual Mackay Eisteddfod, held at the MECC. This exciting event offers a wonderful opportunity for our students to showcase their talents and hard work on a regional stage, and we wish them all the best as they gear up for their performances. Come along and support our talented students as they perform on the big stage!

Eisteddfod dates for your diary:

Choir – Thursday, 14 August | 4:00 pm & 6:30 pm

Concert Band – Monday, 18 August | 5:00 pm

Drum Corps – Tuesday, 19 August | 5:00 pm

Speech & Drama – Details coming soon!

Save the Date!
Mark your calendars for our Celebration of the Arts Awards Night, happening on Tuesday, 2 September at the College in the FBC.

Join us for an inspiring evening where our talented students will take the spotlight, showcasing their creativity through performances and artistic displays and also recognising and celebrating their achievements in the arts.

More details will be shared soon, but we warmly invite all families to come along and enjoy a night of artistic excellence and celebration.

If your student would like to be a part of the fun of Creative Arts groups, it's never too late to join! Our groups welcome everyone, no previous experience required, just a keen interest and enthusiasm. See the Creative Arts Timetable below and let’s make this year a creative adventure for all!

Creative Arts Schedule

Sports @ HSC

Inaugural Girls Confraternity Team Shines at QISSRL

Our inaugural Girls Confraternity team made history this year as they proudly represented the College at the 2025 QISSRL Carnival. This was the first time our College has fielded a girls’ team in this prestigious rugby league competition, and the girls certainly rose to the occasion. Throughout the week, they displayed incredible skill, teamwork, and determination, earning praise from spectators and opponents alike. Their commitment both on and off the field showcased the true spirit of the Confraternity Carnival and set a strong foundation for the future of girls’ rugby league at our school.

The team had an impressive run, finishing equal first in their pool with two other teams. They progressed to a hard-fought semi-final, narrowly missing a grand final spot in a close 8–4 game. Showing great resilience, the girls regrouped for the playoff for 3rd and 4th place, finishing the carnival on a high with a strong win to claim 3rd place in Division 2.

Every player contributed to this success, and we are proud to celebrate our team award winners:

• Players’ Player Award: Jade G
• Coaches’ Award: Kayla B
• Trainers’ Award: Abby C
• Touchie Award: Elise P.G

We also congratulate our Confraternity Carnival award recipients:

• Player of the Carnival: Kiah A
• Spirit of the Carnival: Erin S

A heartfelt thank you to our dedicated staff, coaches, trainers, and managers for their support in making this campaign such a success. This is just the beginning for our girls in rugby league, and we look forward to what’s to come!

Jonnet Craig-Hutchinson - QISSRL Girls Team Manager

Pride and Perseverance: Confraternity Boys Finish 3rd in Division 2 Bowl at 2025 QISSRL Carnival

After a week of intense rugby league action at the 2025 QISSRL Carnival in Rockhampton, our Confraternity boys return with a fantastic achievement—securing 3rd place in the Division 2 Bowl. Their journey was filled with challenges, growth, and moments that will be long remembered.

From the outset, the boys were tested in one of the most competitive Division 2 pools in recent memory. With each match, they showed resilience, adaptability, and a fierce commitment to one another. Their efforts saw them through to the Bowl semi-final, where they narrowly missed progressing to the final after a tightly contested match.

Refusing to let disappointment define their campaign, the team rallied for the 3rd place playoff. In a display of maturity and determination, they overcame Blackheath & Thornburgh College 24–16, ending their week on a high note.

What stood out just as much as their on-field efforts was the way the boys conducted themselves throughout the carnival. They embraced every aspect of the experience—cheering on other teams, making connections with students from across Queensland, and upholding the values of the Confraternity tradition with humility and respect.

Special recognition goes to several players for their outstanding contributions:

• Players' Player Award - Michael T
• Coaches' Award – Jesse F
• Trainers' Award – Jacob D

We also celebrate our carnival-wide award winners:

• Player of the Carnival – Jack G
• Spirit of the Carnival – Finn G

These students represented the heart and soul of the team, demonstrating outstanding sportsmanship, leadership, and character.

To our coaches and support crew—thank you for the time, energy, and care you poured into this team. Your guidance helped shape a positive and memorable experience for everyone involved.

To the 2025 Confraternity squad—congratulations. You’ve made your College proud, both in victory and in the way you carried yourselves throughout the week.

Tina Kirkwood - QISSRL Boys Team Manager

What a Season! Celebrating the End of Representative Netball

What an incredible representative winter netball season it's been! Our six fantastic teams – Doves, Eagles, Spirits, Panthers, Vipers, and Lightning, have showcased immense talent, dedication, and sportsmanship. We couldn't be prouder of every single player, and what a way to cap it all off with some nail-biting grand final finishes!

Vipers: Our amazing Year 8 team, Vipers, fought hard all season, demonstrating incredible resilience. Finishing second overall is an outstanding achievement! A huge thank you to their coach, Tracey Byron, for her expertise and guidance.

Eagles: Talk about grit! Our Eagles boys' team took the court down three players and still managed to bring home the win! Their defence was impenetrable, while the mid-courters tirelessly pushed the ball down court, securing a one-point victory. Sincere gratitude to Carolyn Taylor and Jessica Davison for coaching and guiding our inaugural QISSN boys' team.

Doves: The Doves girls followed suit with another nerve-racking game, truly "digging deep" to secure their win. A massive thank you to Jayden Taylor for his epic knowledge and coaching for HSC this season!

While the Spirits, Panthers, and Vipers may not have taken home the top honours this season, their dedication, hard work, and improvement throughout the winter season were evident every game. We are incredibly proud of all our teams and their commitment to the sport. Thank you to all coaches and managers for your support and time this season.

A heartfelt thank you to all our HSC family who came down to watch, cheer, and support our teams. HSC, without a doubt, had the biggest cheer squad on the sidelines! The HSC pride shone bright and loud on Grand Final afternoon – it was absolutely incredible!

Doves and Eagles Soar: QISSN 2025

Our College community is buzzing with excitement and pride for our two incredible netball teams, the Doves and the Eagles, who recently competed in the Queensland Independent Secondary Schools Netball (QISSN) competition. For many of our players, this was their first time competing at this high level and representing their school.

QISSN is a highlight on the school sporting calendar, bringing together talented netball players from independent schools across the state for a week of intense competition, camaraderie, and unforgettable experiences. Our Doves and Eagles have trained tirelessly, demonstrating unwavering dedication and teamwork, all in preparation for this significant event.

Our incredible teams departed early Sunday morning to travel to Bundaberg. After one flight and a car ride, which consisted of team chats, epic playlists and bad singing, we arrived at the host school, Shalom College, for the opening ceremony. A week of intense competition was promised and delivered.

On Monday, we began our pool games, facing hometown rivals and competition legends, as fast-paced games started our week of netball. Players only had 24 minutes on the court to make an impact, score goals, and defend against some tough competition. The Eagles did HSC proud, stacking up against a formidable St James College on day one, where they received accolades and encouragement from some QISSN veterans, proving they were tough competition. Our inaugural boys' team exceeded our expectations, earning a position in Division 1 for finals. The Doves held strong with solid wins throughout the week, digging deep several times to snatch the win and holding strong as a united team, they flew into the Division 3 finals.

Congratulations, Doves, placing 7th in Division 3. Girls’ netball runs in your veins, and there was never a doubt that your skills would shine bright on the court. However, your teamwork, support and encouragement of each other made you true winners. Well done, we are extremely proud!

Congratulations, Eagles, placing 5th in Division 1. Boys, you have created an outstanding legacy as our first boys' QISSN netball team. You set the bar extremely high! Your efforts on the court will live on forever in the HSC community, and you have done your College proud!

An additional congratulations to the following awardees:

• Most Valuable Players; Alysse A [Doves] and Luke D [Eagles].
• A massive congratulations to Luke D, who was also selected in the Rising Star Team of the Tournament — an honour awarded to players who demonstrate exceptional potential and skill throughout the week.
• A huge congratulations to Lachlan M for his selection in the prestigious QISSN All Stars team. Lachlan was selected for the team from 640+ participating players throughout the week for his impressive netball skills and leadership. What an incredible achievement, Lachlan.

We extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who made the Doves and Eagles' QISSN journey possible and so successful. A huge thank you to our exceptional coaches, Jayden and Carolyn Taylor, whose guidance and dedication truly inspired our players on and off the court. Jessica Davison, our Assistant Coach for the Eagles, also deserves immense credit for her invaluable support. Our sincere appreciation also goes out to our incredible team managers, Nanette Devitt and Krystal Cebulski, for their tireless efforts behind the scenes.

We're incredibly grateful to our generous sponsors, whose contributions were vital, allowing us to compete in this great competition. Thank you to the Sports Department for their unwavering commitment to our students. Finally, a heartfelt thank you to the entire HSC community and parents for your enthusiastic support—your cheers and encouragement meant the world to our teams. We are incredibly fortunate to have such a dedicated and passionate group of parents who truly are the backbone to their students’ success. Their unwavering belief in our students is invaluable.

Go Doves! Go Eagles! We are incredibly proud of you all!

Danielle MacGregor - Netball Coordinator

Sport Partners 2025