Foley House News

It’s hard to believe we’re nearing the end of Term 1, and what a term it has been for the Foley students. I’ve been warmly welcomed by the boys and staff and thank them all for their support. I continue to encourage them all to strive for their personal best whilst being courageous and caring young men.

Highlights of the Term

Year 12 Formal

The Year 12s donned their best suits whilst they escorted their partners to the 2023 Senior Formal. It was a fantastic night for all and a wonderful opportunity for the cohort to celebrate their final year. 

Year 7 Camp

We’ve welcomed our new Year 7s to Foley! The boys had an adventurous and exciting time participating in mid-ropes, pool sports and many team building activities whilst staying at Marantha on the Sunshine Coast. Each student gave 110% and rallied together to support one another to face their fears. Thank you to Leo Grimson and Henry Lambley for assisting Marcus Schrader and I over the three-day camp. 

Swimming Carnival 

Despite the house results not showing the enthusiasm displayed by the Foley boys over the day, we still gave it our all. Excellent work to the Year 12s who supported the Year 7s during their very first senior swimming carnival. Thank you to all the boys who showed up, got in the pool, and gave it a go! That’s what it’s all about.

Spelling Bee 

Harold House ran the very first annual spelling bee in Week 5. Thank you to the following students for stepping up during a very challenging competition: 

• Year 7/8: Will Thomas, Reilly Keane and Lachie McAndrews
• Year 9/10: Charlie Speakman and Max Gallagher 
• Year 11/12: Henry Cook, Shawn Simonetti and Zac Colquhoun 

MATES Competition

Foley Mission Captain Braden Gettliffe has led the charge organising a competition between Pastoral Groups. The PG with the highest number of Mates hours at the end of the school year will win a pizza party. A points update will be posted to the Foley Moodle Page.

Student Achievements

Academic Progress Awards

These awards were issued to students who’ve demonstrated an overall improvement in their GPA. Extra effort and persistence do work. Every student has the potential to be on this list, it’s about setting achievable goals and working hard. Congratulations to all the students who received an award! 

Year 8 - Lewis Mather, Lachlan Webster, Oscar White 

Year 9 - Patrick Bach, Blake Colquhoun, Miles Sartoni and Oliver Smith

Year 10 - Christian Gehle, George Pollard and Charlie Speakman

Year 11 - Oliver de la Cruz, Max Wilson

Sporting Achievements 

Isaac Ting 9F

Queensland Track and Field Champs: 200m hurdles 28.75s (National Qualifier) and 14.49s 100m hurdles (National Qualifier)

Ryan O’Toole 10F

Swimming: 

1st place U15 Medley Relay setting a new AIC and College record

1st place U15 Freestyle Relay setting a new AIC and College record

1st place U15 div 2 50m breaststroke setting a new AIC record

1st place U15 div 1 50m freestyle setting a new AIC record 

Tom Hicks 12F 

Swimming: Opens Div 1 Freestyle Relay setting a new College record

Players of the match 

• Harry Vickery 9 - Cricket 
• Aiden O’Reilly 9 - Cricket 
• Tom Cook 7 - Cricket 
• Leo Grimson 11 - Volleyball
• Oliver Smith 9 - Volleyball
• Hamish Munro 10 - Volleyball
• Owen Dodwell 10 - Volleyball
• Declan Blundell 8 - AFL

Congratulations to all our athletes!