14 August 2014 No. 24 60 Park Parade Shorncliffe QLD 4017 Tel (07) 3631 9000 Fax (07) 3631 9001 Email office@stpatricks.qld.edu.au www.stpatricks.qld.edu.au

A Catholic Boys' School in the Edmund Rice Tradition Catering for Years 5 to 12

Dear Members of the St. Patrick’s College Community I have included in this edition of Th e Calling Dr Wayne Tinsey’s letter announcing the appointment of Dr Michael Carroll as Principal of St. Joseph’s College, Gregory Terrace, in 2015. All families should have received a copy of this correspondence by email on Monday. On behalf of the College community I would like to congratulate Dr Carroll on his appointment. Michael has been the longest serving principal in the history of our great College. He has made significant improvements in all areas of the College. The leadership and guidance he has provided during his tenure has been an example to all. His character and vision epitomise the core values of a Catholic school in the Edmund Rice tradition. He will be sadly missed but he will leave a lasting legacy that will be enjoyed by those who follow. Archbishop Mark Coleridge celebrated Mass with our community for the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary this morning. It is an important day in the liturgical calendar that commemorates the death of Mary and her bodily assumption into heaven. Mary played a significant role in the history of the church and, with this in mind, today and every day we acknowledge the contributions that all women make in our lives. Last weekend a number of boys competed in the Senior Schools Volleyball Cup competition in Toowoomba. Despite this competition being out of season, the boys performed well with the following results. The Year 12 “injury plagued” Open team finished 4th in Division 1. The Year 11 Senior team finished 2nd in the Honours division making them the second best team in the state in their age group. I would like to thank Mr Tim Walker, Mr Grinlaubs and the parents who attended and assisted at the carnival. We also received this message from one of the other Coaches, Ms Leanne Mitchell: “Couldn’t help but mention how inspiring your Open Boys Division 1 Volleyball team were at the Senior Schools Cup in Toowoomba this weekend. They played with integrity and courage all weekend and during the final game were true sportsmen who fought the good fight! Congrats, boys. You should be proud.” Finally this week we farewell Mrs Katie Moro who will commence maternity leave at the end of this week. We wish her well. Mrs Janet Garside will assume the position of Xavier House Dean while Mrs Moro is on leave. I would also like to formally announce that Ms Erin Moffat will shortly join our staff as the Year 5 teacher replacing Mr Graham. Thank you and God Bless

Mr Frank Torrisi Acting College Principal

Tuesday 19 August 3pm ‐ 6pm

All welcome—Please come along to help

display our Paddies Spirit

OpenDay

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Mr Frank Torrisi Acting College Principal

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Mr Matthew Hawkins AP Identity

This morning, we were blessed to have His Grace, The Reverend Mark Coleridge, Archbishop celebrate our Mass to mark tomorrow’s Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Fr Liam and Fr Modestus concelebrated the Mass. It was a lovely celebration, and our students not only displayed exemplary behaviour throughout the Mass, but put in their best singing performance in years! Archbishop Coleridge spoke eloquently in his Homily about the importance of our students knowing that they are a part of a bigger vision. In articulating this message, the Archbishop alluded to the film “Dead Poets’ Society” in the wake of the death of Robin Williams; His Grace had noticed in Morven this morning the many old photos of thousands of SPC Old Boys up on the walls, and linked these to the film. The Archbishop then drew the link of this bigger vision to the endless possibilities available to our students, before drawing his Homily towards the message that the Assumption of Mary is an excellent example of the Church’s bigger vision of what is possible for us all. We sincerely thank His Grace for his presence and his wisdom, and we look forward to inviting him back in the near future. And happy birthday Fr Liam for this Saturday!

Archbishop Mark Coldridge with Charles Brauer and Peter Bancroft

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Mr Chris Campbell AP Curriculum

Geography and History Prize Winners 2014 Senior Geography and Year 10 History students tested their geographical and historical skills and knowledge against students from all around Australia in a series of competitions earlier this year. We have just received the results and are proud to announce the following high achievers. Year 11 and 12 Geography Competition (Australian Geography Competition): Credits:

Benjamin Galvin Mitchell Lee Benjamin Peters Nicholas Proberts

High Distinctions: Jack Churchill Jacob Shaw

Year 10 History Competition (Australian History Competition) Credits:

Samuel Cronk George Huxtable Timothy Martyn Nathan Ryan

Distinctions: Alec Camplin Donald Johnston Harrison McVeigh

High Distinctions: Cameron Basile Adam Lukacs Gerard Warland

Thank you to all students who participated in the History and Geography Competitions. A special thank you to the teachers of SOSE, Geography and Modern History who work hard from Year 5 right through to Year 12, to ensure that we are developing rigorous programs that equip all of the students at St Patrick’s College to become budding historians and geographers.

SPC ART SHOW

It has come to that time of year again!! Come one, come all! St. Patrick’s College will be holding our Art Show from Tuesday 19 August. It is a time when we get to share the many creations our students have been diligently working on. All are revealed to the public eye. Our students have been working tirelessly to produce an array of imaginative and creative art works ranging from drawings and paintings to sculptures of various materials. Parents and friends are welcomed to view the displayed works on our Open Day - Tuesday 3:00pm – 6:00pm. Alternatively, viewings are also open on Monday 18th, Tuesday 19th and Wednesday 20 from 12:30pm to 2:00pm.

On Monday of this week the three Year 10 Geography classes embarked on a fact finding mission to the Gold Coast Seaway as part of their studies on coastal management. With the sun shining and the unseasonably warm weather, the main focus was keeping the young men focussed on the tasks and activities in hand rather than trying to duck into the surf for a quick dip. With the assistance of Naomi and Joel from Griffith University’s Coastal Management Program the young men learnt about the unique ecosystem that thrives on the Gold Coast, the Spit in particular and specifically the sand pumping system that is in place. As the day progressed the boys undertook a number of field exercises and activities and came back with some amazing field sketches and photos of the ever changing and amazing coastal system that is the Northern Gold Coast. These activities form the basis for the students’ report into how effectively the management practices on the Gold Coast are as well as forward planning and thinking towards the proposed cruise ship terminal to be constructed in the area.

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Mr Charles Brauer AP Student Formation

The point of camp is……

Two weeks ago I shared with our community the pursuit of

the purpose of our camps and outdoor education program. I

ended with a suggestion –“ instead o f answering the questions

of our students and rationalising the outcomes to them, perhaps we

should encourage our young men to trust the experience and let the

answers speak for themselves.” Below is an extract from Josep

Grew-Figuerola’s (Year 9 Coffey 5) response to the purpose

of camp and his answer to the experience.

I pull my paddle through the water, struggling to keep

the same methodical pace while our canoe bobs with

the waves. A few meters away, I hear the campers

from another boat singing to keep morale just high

enough to get us back to base camp. “Row, row, row

your canoe, gently down the lake. Misery, misery,

misery, misery, life is but a pain.” The headwind

prevents us from making more than one kilometre an

hour, and is throwing waves at our canoe since we

left the secluded river mouth. A wave just higher than

the sides of our canoe crashes into us, and my boardies

get drenched. I wonder how on earth I got into this

mess.

I learnt something there. If camp does nothing else, it

makes you appreciate the little things in life.

INTER-HOUSE ATHLETICS CARNIVAL

Our annual Inter-House Athletics Carnival is being held Friday 15 August at Curlew Park, Sandgate. The carnival is always a great way to end a week of celebrations, including the Feast of the Assumption. I’d like to draw your attention to some important details relating to tomorrow’s carnival. Presence and Participation: Your attention to ensure your son’s attendance and participation at the carnival is imperative to continue such a wonderful tradition. The carnival is a Special Event Day. Absences need to be explained with a medical certificate addressed to your son’s House Dean. Sun Safety: It’s imperative that your son is wearing his SPC broad-brimmed hat and sunscreen when arriving at Curlew Park. Sunscreen for reapplication will be available for all students throughout the day. Uniform: All students are required to wear their sports uniform, including House shirt, HPE shorts (not rugby, football or basketball), SPC broad-brimmed hat, white socks and running shoes. Year 12 students are permitted to wear their Senior House Shirt.

Transport: Students need to be present at Curlew Park and ready for the carnival by 8:30am. Students catching trains will need to get off at and return home from Sandgate Station. Buses will follow the usual routes and drop off and pick up students at Curlew Park 8:20am and 3:00pm respectively. Parents collecting students after the event are advised to meet their sons along Rainbow St to avoid the usual traffic congestion within Curlew Park. Food & Drink: Please ensure your son has a filled water bottle for the day. Water will be available throughout the day. Tuckshop food and drink will be available from the Curlew Park canteen at designated break times. You attention to the above will contribute to a fantastic carnival. You are most welcome to join us at the carnival for all of the fun, noise, colour and excitement that comes with such a day.

REMINDERS Below are some key matters that need immediate attention by families. Punctuality to School Students need to ensure they are ready for classes before 8:30am. Arriving at or after this time leads to you son being late or unprepared for classes. If there are legitimate reasons for your son’s lateness to school, please ensure they sign in at the Student Office. Hair and Grooming Please ensure that your son’s hair meets our expectations in relation to our Hair and Grooming Policy. We are striving to ensure that we are consistent with applying our policies when following up with students. Your ongoing attention to and continued support of the above reminders and of all College policies and procedures is greatly appreciated. Please contact me or your son’s House Dean if you have any queries or concerns.

UPCOMING STUDENT FORMATION EVENTS Monday 18 August: 2015 Leadership nomination commencement Year 11 students Waterford Building AM Tutor Group

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Mr Geoff Samuels Director of Culture

MUSIC Coordinator - Stephen Fischer sfischer@stpatricks.qld.edu.au Battle of the Bands 2014: All entries must be submitted to Steve Fischer by tomorrow afternoon!! Program for the night will be distributed next week. All bands will be required for sound checks from 2pm on the day. Many of our ensembles are set to participate in one of the College’s music ensembles at the upcoming Queensland Catholic Music Festival at Villanova College. Our excursion dates and times are as follows: (by bus, to and from the College) Guitar Ensemble Mr Reginato Thursday 14 August 1:20pm-7:00pm (Performing at 4:36pm in the A ugustine Centre – Section begins at 4:00pm) String Ensemble Miss Simmers Friday 15 August 8:30am-3:00pm (Performing at 10:40am in the A ugustine Centre – Section begins at 9:40am) Percussion Ensemble ,Mr Hawkins (Locky) Saturday 16 August 10am-4:30pm (Perfo rming at 11:45am in the Augustine Centre – Section begins at 11:45am) Stage Band Mr Hockey Saturday 16 August 10am-4:30pm (Performing at 1:30pm in the Goold Hall – Section begins at 1:30pm) Transport to and from the College will be provided as will lunch on the day. However, it is recommended that boys bring a water bottle and a few snacks in a bag. Students are to meet at the Plaza Area car park 15mins before departure. For parents wishing to join us on the day, please arrive at least 30mins early to secure parking at the complex. Dress is to be strictly full formal school uniform. For parents and friends, please find information about the event here: http://www.qcmf.com.au/welcome-qcmf/ and http://www.qcmf.com.au/what-is-qcmf/

For further information refer to the INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC PAGE click here

PUBLIC SPEAKING Coordinator – Jonathan Brough jbrough@stpatricks.qld.edu.au For further information refer to the PUBLIC SPEAKING PAGE click here

DEBATING Coordinator - Lorraine O’Sullivan losullivan@stpatricks.qld.edu.au For further information refer to the DEBATING PAGE click here

CHESS

Coordinator - Scott Little slittle@stpatricks.qld.edu.au Chess Club: Mondays 3:00 – 4:15pm For further information refer to the CHESS PAGE click here

THEATRESPORTS Coordinator - Marthy Watson mwatson@stpatricks.qld.edu.au (insert Grand Final poster here) For further information refer to the THEATRESPORTS PAGE click here

We are making history yet again…..

SPC SENIOR TEAM IS IN THE YOUTH THEATRESPORTS STATE

FINALS

Please support them by a ending the

THEATRESPORTS STATE FINALS on

Monday 18 August 2014, 7 pm at

Powerhouse Theatre, New Farm Phone (07)3358 8622

Please reserve ckets at Powerhouse Adults $25 Students $15

DARE YOU TO HAVE A LAUGH TODAY!!

BE THERE OR BE SQUARE…….

Below is a brief overview with links to the Cultural web pages containing more detailed information on each of the activities.

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Mr Luke Donatini Director of Sport

This Saturday (16 August) is our College Tennis Championships at Coops Tennis Centre, Carseldine. We wish all our tennis players every success for this Saturday’s College Championships. Next Saturday (23 August) AIC Basketball and Tennis competition commence with St Patrick’s College versing Marist College Ashgrove, away at Marist College. Further information about times and venues will be placed on Connect and the College App at the start of next week. We will recognize and name our respective Basketball and Tennis ‘First Teams’ at a Spirit Assembly this coming Tuesday 19 August, 9.30am in the Callan Centre.

OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS SPC Volleyball Teams – congratulations to the SPC Senior Honours Volleyball Team that finished second at the recent Queensland Volleyball Schools Cup Championships in Toowoomba. Our Open Division 1 Volleyball Team finished in fourth place. Both teams were commended on their sportsmanship, enthusiasm, attitude and overall outstanding behaviour. SPC Junior Track & Field Athletes – earlier this week we had 24 athletes from Year 5, Year 6 and Year 7 compete at the Bramble Bay District Primary Schools Track & Field Championships. All the St Patrick’s College athletes competed sensationally and with great enthusiasm. This was reflected in the many great results achieved. We will publish individual results and achievements next week once all official results are received from Bramble Bay District.

SPC TRIMESTER THREE SPORTING COORDINATORS Following are the names of coordinators and contact details for next term’s sports. Basketball – Mr Corey Meehan cmeehan@stpatricks.qld.edu.au Tennis - Br Chris Pritchard cpritchard@stpatricks.qld.edu.au Track and Field – Mr Ryan Schultz rschultz@stpatricks.qld.edu.au Metropolitan North Regional Sport Information All students and parents requesting information regarding upcoming Met North Regional trials are asked to go to the Met North Website to find out such information - www.metnorthsport.qld.edu.au METROPOLITAN NORTH REGIONAL UNDER 14 CRICKET (Nominations are now being taken) – any students wishing to be nominated for the Metropolitan North Regional Under 14 Cricket need to see Mr Ryan Schultz to nominate. Further information is also available at http://www.metnorthsport.qld.edu.au/Default.aspx?tabid=70

For further information regarding these and other trials please contact Ryan Schultz (College Coaching Administrator). SPC GYM Term 3 Gym timetables are now up on Connect For further details please click here SPC Cross Country For further details about AIC Cross Country Meet, please click here SPC Basketball For more information about SPC Basketball, please click here SPC Track & Field For more information about SPC Track & Field, please click here SPC Tennis For more information about SPC Tennis, please click here VOLLEYBALL On Friday 8 August the U16 and Open Volleyball teams travelled to Toowoomba to compete in the Queensland Volleyball Schools Cup. For the U16 boys, this tournament forms part of their preparation for the 2015 AIC season, for the Year 12 boys, this was their last opportunity to compete for the College. Some great matches were played with boys demonstrating what it means to be a St. Patrick’s gentleman in the sporting domain. They showed courage and determination, as well as honour and humility, and were great ambassadors for St. Patrick’s. The U16 team placed 2nd in the Honours Division, and the Open boys, who were plagued by injury finished 4th in Division 1. Thanks to Matt and Cooper Grinlaubs for their coaching of the U16 team, Ian Johannessen for driving the bus and parents Amanda Stringfellow, Finola Molloy and Kerry Johannessen for cheering and caring for our boys after hours. Mr Tim Walker Volleyball Co-ordinator

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Rosters

UNIFORM SHOP

The Uniform Shop has been relocated to the Waterford car park in preparation for

the building of the new Cultural and Sporting Precinct.

TRADING HOURS Tues 12-4pm, Wed 10am -2pm,

Thurs 7.30am -11.30am

TUCKSHOP ROSTER

DATE HELPERS

1508 Andrea Massey, Liz Dittberner, Jacqui Baldock, Arianne Graham ATHLETICS CARNIVAL - TUCKSHOP WILL RUN FROM CURLEW PARK.

19/08 Sharon Jackson, Nicole Murphy, Jeanna Scott, Karen Singleton

20/08 SHOW DAY HOLIDAY

21/08 Andrea Massey, Liz Dittberner, Jacqui Baldock, Arianne Graham

21/08 Maree Denkes, Jenny Evans, Joanne Tebble, Leanne Hume

18/08 Karen Smyth, Angela Funnell

PADDIES VAN ROSTER

Tuesday Morn BBQ Decker Park, Sandgate

7.25 am - 9.00 am

Tuesday Evening Street Van Brisbane City

5.00 pm - 7.30 pm

Thursday Morning BBQ Humpybong School 7. 30 am - 9.00 am

Saturday Night BBQ Sandgate Sandgate Lagoon 5.15 pm - 7.30 pm

Tuesday, 19 August Blade Taylor, Kieran Taylor, Dillon Weatherhead, Tom

Winsen, Aidan Wray-Smith

Tuesday, 19 August Ethan Aylward, Zac Harmer, Fabian

Power, Adam Lukacs

Thursday, 21 August Nicholas Moore, Keelin O’Sullivan, Matt Palmer,

Tapenaga Reupena, Warren Rooks, Aaidan Benn,

Casey Stevenson

Saturday, 16 August

Sam Ricks, Nathaniel Lake, Joshua Willmott

Please Note: If you cannot fulfil your commitment to take part in these service programs, please advise Mrs Righetti ASAP.

FINANCE

The Term 3 school fee accounts were emailed or posted on 7 July and were

DUE FOR PAYMENT ON 21 JULY 2014

unless alternative payment arrangements

have been put in place.

Please note that if your account has extra levy charges these will need to be paid separately.

If you did not receive a Term 3 account please contact Judy Kelly on 3631-9019 or via email on jkelly@stpatricks.qld.edu.au

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Tuckshop

TUCKSHOP SPORTS CARNIVAL MENU

TUCKSHOP ROSTER Food Cheese Burgers $3.50 Hot Dogs $2.50 Pies $3.50 Cheese and spinach rolls $3.50 Sausage rolls $3.00 Finger Buns $2.00 Assorted Cakes $2.00 Choc-Chip Cookies $2.00

Chips Assorted Potato Chips $2.00 Twistees $2.00

Lollies Frogs 50c per bag Killer Pythons $1.00 Curly Wurlys $1.00 Chomps $1.00 Fizzers .50c

Drinks Water $1.50 Soft Drinks $2.00

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P & F

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Date Claimers