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November 2018

 
Christmas is just around the corner now, but there is still plenty to do before the year is out. 

October was a very busy month, with community events right across the Deagon Ward at schools, community groups and out in the community. 

I have had the pleasure of celebrating the success of students at our local school awards nights at Bracken Ridge High, Sandgate High and St Pats over the last few weeks. These students and their families have a lot to be proud of.  

There is some great environmental work going on around the community at the moment with events like the RAMSAR Anniversary Planting at Dowse Lagoon, new duck signs at Einbunpin Lagoon or the Cabbage Tree Creek clean up this weekend. While we are very lucky to have some amazing natural areas like our lagoons, Moreton Bay and the creek, it's important that they are managed and protected and the community is playing a significant role in doing that in our community. 

Keep an eye out on my Facebook page to keep up to date with local news and events.

If you are part of a local community group and want me to feature an upcoming event in my e-news please contact my office to arrange this. 


Cheers

Jared Cassidy

Out and About in the Community 



St Flannan's Official Opening of New Buildings  

St Flannan's Primary School Zillmere officially opened and blessed their three new classrooms, administration block, outdoor learning space and learning support hub.

I was pleased to join Leanne Linard MP at the opening.


St Flannan’s is such a welcoming community - it’s great to see these new facilities to cater for a growing school.

 
 
 
Bracken Ridge High Awards Night

Well done to the high achievers at Bracken Ridge State High School who received awards last night. It’s great to see so many of the same students receiving sports and academic awards and also playing in the school band. Bracken Ridge produces some great all rounders!

School Captain Connor Robertson received a number of awards including School Dux! Well done to Connor and Annika on taking out the Jared Cassidy Award for Excellence in Science and Maths.

 





Diwali 2018 - Hindu Society of QLD

Hindu Society Of QLD's Gayatri Mandir hosted Diwali 2018 at Bracken Ridge High School. There were performances, food and a great community atmosphere.

I was pleased to speak on behalf of the community on a night marking the triumph of light over dark and good over evil. A wonderful message the whole community can live by. 




St Patrick's College Night of Excellence

Well done to all of the academic achievement, excellence and special award winners recognised at St Patrick's College.

It’s great to see such a cross section of the boys achieving academically, on the sports field and then singing in the choir!

Outgoing school captain Daniel Champness gave a wonderful speech about the impact St Pats has had on him over his time and the importance of a great community around these young men.

 

 

 

Sandgate High Art Exhibition

The year 12 art students at Sandgate DSHS held their final exhibition today marking the end of a very successful year for the school. Out of hundreds of entrants, two students from Sandgate High have been chosen to show in Queensland Art Gallery/Gallery of Modern Art next year - a remarkable achievement!

           



Bramble Bay Culture in Community Outdoor Classroom Day 

On November 1, the first Bramble Bay Culture in Community Outdoor Classroom Day was held at The Third (Bungwall) Lagoon.

Children from Kids on Craig, Bracken Ridge Kindy, Sparrow Early Learning, Sandgate Kids and Kids Capers participated today learning about bush tucker from Uncle Joe Kirk, native animals from the Nudgee Beach Education Centre and lots of other activities from Jabiru and Sandgate Library.

Well done to Michelle and the team at Department of Education Metro North! Stirling Hinchliffe MP and I are very proud to support this great event.

 



Bracken Ridge High Sportspersons Awards

Bracken Ridge State High School’s Sportspersons award ceremony celebrated the outstanding achievements of their students both at school and representing at clubs and state. We were lucky to hear from gold medal Paralympian Brenden Hall on some of his struggles and achievements.



Sandgate High Awards Night

Sandgate High held their annual academic awards night where the best and brightest were awarded - and there were a lot of high achievers! Well done to school dux and school captain Tim Estreich!

Sandgate High has consistently performed very well when compared to other schools right across the state and the level of achievement from individual students shows why.  

 



Music Fusion - Multitude Choir and the Swingalicious Big Band

Multitude Inc Choir was joined by The Swingalicious Big Band in the Sandgate Town Hall for their annual concert. It was great to see lots of locals joined by quite a few visitors to our community.

We are very lucky to have so many fantastic local events like these right here in our community.



 

 

Salvos Twilight Markets - Taigum

I had a joint stall with Stirling Hinchliffe MP, at the Salvos Twilight Markets at Taigum. I got to catch up with a number of locals while they grabbed some bargains, great food and enjoyed some live entertainment. This was yet again a fantastic event showcasing the local community.


 

St Kieran's School Visit

I visited the year 5 students at St Kieran's Primary School to talk to them about different voting systems. The students participated in a full preferential vote and we went through a count and distribution of preferences.

There were some very thoughtful questions. We are certainly in good hands for the future!

Brighton Roosters 50th Annual Presentation Day

It was a beautiful day down at the Brighton Roosters JRL for the 50th annual presentation day! Great to join Stirling Hinchliffe MP and Anika Wells in congratulating the club on being named the best junior club in Brisbane! A fantastic day of celebration for a great local club.


 

Brighton Bulldogs Gala Day

The Brighton Bulldogs Football Club Gala Day was yet again another great event within the local community. Visitors enjoyed rides, food and cent auctions all afternoon, followed by fireworks to close the evening which I was proud to sponsor once again this year. 
 

RAMSAR Planting - Dowse Lagoon

The Keep Sandgate Beautiful Association Inc RAMSAR planting took place at Dowse Lagoon on October 20. The aim of the event was to re-establish Dowse Lagoon as a Wetland of International Significance. The many plants planted on the day will now become homes for native insects and birds. Thanks to Geckos wildlife for their presence and help on the day. 

Stirling Hinchliffe MP and I got our hands dirty alongside dozens of locals and visitors to the area.

Sandgate High - Connections Concert

Sandgate High held their annual Connections Concert on October 18 for residents of local retirement and aged care facilities.

This concert gives the students the opportunity to perform in front of a crowd and it's a great day out for the residents!

Stirling Hinchliffe MP and I have proudly sponsored this great event for the past three years.

Sunset Run 2018

Wet weather did not dampen the spirits of the hundreds of runners who took part in the Annual Sandgate Sunset Run, which was once again a very successful event in our local community.

Well done to the Deagon Ward Road Runners who pounded the pavement in two hours of rain at the event.

I've sponsored the team for the last three years and their lap count is getting better every year!


 

Sandgate Hawks Netball Presentations

A great celebration was had by all to celebrate the conclusion of the Sandgate Hawks Netball Club Inc 2018 season! 230 players, 16 competitive teams, 4 premierships and 11 rep players. Well done Hawks!

Congratulations to Mel Smedley on taking out the club champion for 2018 - a very well deserved recipient!

I've been very proud to serve as club patron this year - looking forward to big things next year!

Sandgate Hawks AFL Presentation Night and 75 Year Reunion

The Sandgate Hawks junior and youth presentation celebrated another successful season on October 12. It was great to join Stirling Hinchliffe MP to present a few perpetual awards to some very impressive players.

On October 7, the Hawks gathered and relived some of the 75 year history of the club last night. Squads of the decades were revealed and a book on the complete history of the club was launched.

Contact the club if you would like a copy of the book and make sure you keep supporting the Hawks to ensure we have this great club for years to come!

Greek Affair Multicultural Festival

The Greek Affair Multicultural Festival is always a great celebration of not only Greek culture but also the many cultures that make our Northside community such an amazing place to live. Visitors to the festivities enjoyed great food, drinks and entertainment!

It's was great to join thousands of locals to celebrate our diverse community.

VMR Brisbane AGM

VMR Brisbane Inc held their AGM on October 2 and there are a few new faces on the Executive. A number of members were recognised for their service including David Massam for over 15 years and Joe McCoy who received life membership.

I was honoured to be asked to continue on as Patron alongside Stirling Hinchliffe MP and Police Commissioner Ian Stewart.

The VMR continues to build on 100 years of service to people who take advantage of our amazing Moreton Bay. An entirely volunteer run organisation - they do some amazing work for our community.

What's Coming Up...



Joint Mobile Office With Leanne Linard MP - Boondall (November 10)

I will be joining State Member for Nudgee, Leanne Linard at Sue's Korner, Boondall (2128 Sandgate Rd), from 9:30AM to 10:30AM.

Please do not hesitate drop down to Sue's Korner this Saturday to raise any State Government or Council issues you may have, to collect some useful information, or to simply say hi!
 
 



Bringing Cultures Together (November 10)

Come along to Zillmere PCYC from 11AM - 2PM and join in the cultural celebrations. Join us for great food, drinks, kids activities and live entertainment!
 

 


Cabbage Tree Creek Paddle Against Plastic (November 11)

The Paddle Against Plastic campaign moves to Cabbage Tree Creek courtesy of support from Spinnaker Sound Marina. Our aim will be to clean up the debris coming down the creek that is stuck in the mangroves and poses a huge threat to local wild and marine life. 

Join us on your paddle craft of any type and hit the water in a fun family friendly event that is just like a treasure hunt, but a little different. We have a limited amount of craft available if you don't have one, just book a ticket in the registration process that includes the paddle craft you require. If there are no craft available, please keep an eye out as we will attempt to get additional craft from other people or come down anyway and clean along the banks. 

The event will be hosted at VMR and they will be putting on a gold coin donation BBQ for lunch and the bar will be open to talk about all your treasure stories after the clean up. 

For more details contact Ian on 0412 932 808 or info@oceancrusaders.org Or visit the Facebook event HERE

 

 


 
Remembrance Day  (November 11)
 

Remembrance Day 2018 marks 100 years since the end of the First World War. A war which began in August 1914, and saw Australians serve in some of the most significant conflicts including the Western Front, Middle East, North Africa and Gallipoli.

The commitment Australians made to the First World War is staggering. Australia's population was less than 5 million and 416,809 of them enlisted. Over 60,000 died and 156,000 were either gassed, wounded or taken prisoner.

The toll on a small community like that of Sandgate and surrounds at the time would have been palpable and personal.

We will pause this Sunday, November 11 to remember those who have fallen or suffered in all conflicts. Please join the community at one of our local services on Sunday.

The Sandgate RSL Sub Branch Service will commence at 10.30AM in memorial Park Sandgate.

The Geebung RSL Service will commence at 10.50AM at the Geebung RSL.




"The Princess Bride" - Sandgate Cinema Club (November 11)

The next exciting chapter in the Sandgate Cinema Club story is about to be told, as we get ready to screen the movie classic “The Princess Bride”. This film is not your basic, average, everyday, ordinary, run-of-the-mill, ho-hum fairy tale – that’s a promise!

Get dressed up (or not – just saying) We will be starting the night with a bonus short film, some complementary finger food, movie trivia, and loads of unexpected fun. What’s the catch? Well ...it’s a MEMBERS ONLY event. 

Not a member (yet?) Don’t Panic! A 12-month membership is a pitiful $55. Do the math – that’s less than $5.00 a month for a great movie night in the village. Inconceivable !! Don’t miss out, when they're gone… (it’s the pit of despair for you)

For more information, visit the Facebook event page HERE
 



Christmas Shopping Night - Something About Audrey (November 22)

Something About Audrey is hosting their annual Christmas Shopping Night. Enjoy Champagne, exclusive in-store discounts, tasty foods, lucky door prizes and lots of fun!
5:30PM to 8:30PM

For more information, visit the Facebook event HERE

 


 


Boondall 18 Neighbourhood Watch Christmas Party (November 25)

Each year the Boondall 18 Neighbourhood Watch Group hosts a Boondall Community Christmas Party at Donna Philp Reserve - Holme Ave, Boondall
 

Join the community from 11am - 2pm on November 25 for a free sausage sizzle, kids games, raffles and other prizes and a visit from Santa!




Carols by the Bay (December 6)
 
Carols by the Bay is back for 2018! Join the community in the heart of Sandgate to celebrate Christmas with students from Sandgate, Brighton and Nashville State School's singing, supported by the Pine Rivers Brass Band and Multitude Inc Choir

Join us at Einbunpin Lagoon on Thursday, December 6, from 5 PM – 8 PM

Proudly brought to you by Councillor Jared CassidyStirling Hinchliffe MP and Wayne Swan.


 

 



Jingle all the Bay 2018 (December 7)
 
Join Sandgate & Districts Chamber of Commerce in celebrating Christmas in the heart of Sandgate.

STREET PARTY
• Santa photos
• Santa Paws photos
• Food trucks
• Live music
• Christmas stalls
• Community Stalls
• Children’s rides

STREET PARADE
• Santa
• Elves & fairies
• Fire truck & police
• Santa Paws pet parade
• Local live music
• Light parade

For more information, visit the Facebook event
HERE
 
 
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