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Home > About us > Miscellaneous Concepts and copyrightThis site uses a similar format to that used by the State of Queensland, which is tried and tested, and adopts a consistent-user-experience (CUE) methodology. The logo of the Saint Andrew's cross/flag and the map of Australia was specifically commissioned for the school. Moral rights (per the Copyright Act 1968 (Cwlth)) remain vested with the designers. In other words, it is not in the public domain. The banner strip will be updated in time with images specifically taken for or by the school. As such, images are used with the permission of the photographer and/or bequeathed to the school for its use. 'School' does not purport to be an educational institution under the Education (General Provisions) Act 2006 (Qld). DisclaimersThe citing of any organisations or websites does not necessarily imply an endorsement of the service or product. Non-SAS images remain the property of the creator(s), and are only used here as an aid to the reader, and do not imply an endorsement of SAS by the creator or owning agency. All attempts are made to keep the contents of this website current and accurate. Please direct any matters for the attention of the webmaster to SAS. Saint Andrew?History is full of myths as well as truths. Whilst the following is generally how the story goes, there are alternative versions! Saint Andrew is the patron saint of Scotland, and has been so since the mid-eighth century. A fisherman from Galilee, and a brother to Simon Peter (whom Jesus Christ would later call Peter), Saint Andrew was one of the first disciples of Christ. He went on to become a missionary in Asia Minor and Greece. In Greek, Andreas means 'manly'. Saltire is merely a word meaning in an X-shaped cross (crux decussata). Why is Saint Andrew associated with a saltire? It is believed around 69 AD, he was crucified by the Romans upon an X-shaped cross, as he deemed himself not worthy to be crucified upon the +-shaped cross like Jesus Christ. After death, his remains were taken c. 370 AD by Saint Rule from Constantinople to the east coast of Scotland -- a place later known as... Saint Andrew's (better known to golfing dads as 'mecca'). A three-barred cross has also been attributed to Saint Andrew, similar to the Orthodox churches, and allegedly used by Saint Andrew when preaching -- the top bar representing the placard bearing the charges against Jesus; the second bar where the hands were nailed, and the third bar either as a further discomfort to the victim, or if angled, symbolising that those on the right side of Jesus go to Heaven, those on the left, to Hell. So that's the history of the shape of the cross and its association with Saint Andrew. The flag bearing the saltire stems from a battle in 832 AD between Scottish and Pictish forces under King Angus MacFERGUS and Eochaidh, King of Dalriada, against the Northumbrians. On the night before the battle, Saint Andrew appeared to Angus, and the next day a saltire appeared in the blue of the sky. After the success, the Salitre became the national emblem of the Scots, not only as a flag but on clothing, etc. It is allegedly one of the oldest national flags of any country. With the shape, the colours became set -- blue and white. There is also a version of the [British] Union flag with the Saint Andrew's cross superior, i.e. in front of, all the other component flags. Circa June 2004, the Scottish Executive named the Saltire as the new and world symbol of Scotland! There was some lampooning of the political process following this revelation! Saint Andrew's feast day is celebrated on the thirtieth day of November each year throughout Scotland and many parts of the world in Eastern and Western churches. Ceilidhs and other celebrations of general Scottishness also abound upon this day. And in Queensland, Australia, we even have a Saint Andrew's spider Argiope kerserlingi -- white-spun zig-zag X-shaped thread across the web. Studio nameThere are many names to represent this sport and its origins. Surrounding studio names included Balmoral, Ceilidh, Gordon, Isle of Skye, Loch Ness, Scotia, and Thistle (Caledonia was also in use by an association). Titles such as Ecosse and Alba, whilst known to Caledonians, are little understood by others. Others are for overarching organisations such as ScotDance Brisbane. Gaelic was tempting... the Gille Calum! How about 'Flings Extraordinaire'? And if the teacher moved, could the studio name? Any how, how did the studio name come about? Easy -- the principal liked it! What's new?E-mail us if you wish to be on the mailing list for website updates. March 2009 -- New venue of Saint Aiden's church, Moorooka/Yeronga. A new page to show the hall. February 2009 -- Advice of ceasing of Moorooka Bowls Club venue. New venue to be confirmed. January 2009 -- A few updates, but still to get 2008's photographs up... July 2008 -- Change of hall venue. December 2007 -- Check links, Christmas breakup photographs, website update mailing option added. November 2007 -- Some general updates, St Andrew's comp photographs. March 2007 -- Add more photographs, and a link to maps.google.com. Update weekly cost. January 2006 -- Break-up photos, start-back time, risk management strategy information. August 2005 -- Ekka information, and internet images statement on Gallery page and more minor updates here and there. July 2005 -- Add the photo gallery and some minor updates here and there. November 2004 -- Start the page design.
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