20 November 2014 No. 36 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, This is the second last edition of the Calling for 2014. As we prepare for the end of the academic year it is always a special time for the College. We have already had a range of special events such as Celebration of Excellence and the Year 12 Assembly. Tonight we have another significant event with the Year 12 Mass and Graduation. This will be the final gathering of this group of young men as the Year 12 cohort for 2014. They have been a fine group both this year and in previous years. They have been very well led by their College leaders in Joseph Champness, Samuel Huth and Thomas McNamara. They have immersed themselves in all aspects of College life and have been great ambassadors for the College. They have been greatly assisted by their parents who have journeyed with them over the years and supported them in both their highs and their lows, always there for their sons. For many of the parents, tonight will be an end of an era for them as they finish their journey as parents at St. Patrick’s College. I thank them for the support they have given to their sons over the years. The third partner in supporting the Year 12 students has of course been their teachers over the years. As teachers our role is much more than just simply teaching the students and I know that the students have appreciated the efforts of their teachers over the years. Finally to the men of Year 12, 2014, congratulations on your journey at St. Patrick’s College. Remember your time here well, good luck for the future and remember that you are always a ‘PADDIES BOY’ Earlier this week the tenders for the Sporting and Cultural Precinct closed and it is hoped that a successful contractor can be appointed in the near future. Assuming this occurs quickly, it is envisaged that preliminary work will commence over the Christmas holiday period and when we return in 2015 work will be well underway. The project should be completed in early Term 4. This is an exciting time for the College as it prepares for this program. Finally this week, I remind families that next week is a significant week for the students with regard to their studies. It is imperative that all students are focused on their studies and are devoting time to study and preparing for their exams. They should avoid late nights and other distractions that would divert their attention away from their studies. They have 9 weeks to enjoy themselves. This coming week must be devoted to their school work. This was my message to all students at Assembly this week.

Have a great week. God Bless

Dr Michael Carroll College Principal

DATE CLAIMERS YEAR 12 MASS AND GRAUATION TONIGHT MASS - 6PM - WATERFORD BUILDING DINNER - 7:30 REMINDERS LAST DAY OF TERM FRIDAY 28 NOVEMBER STUDENTS WILL FINISH AT 1:30PM BUSES HAVE BEEN ARRANGED FOR EARLY DEPARTURE

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Mr Frank Torrisi

College Dean Student Formation

The end of the school year is very near with the Year 10 and 11 students entering block examinations and all other year levels having significant assessment to complete. It is essential that studies take utmost priority over the next week. All Year 5-9 students will be dismissed at 1.30pm on Friday 28 November. I ask parents to ensure that their son is attending school right up to this date. Normal buses will be arranged to transport the students at this time. Before going on holidays, every student must have all his assessment complete. He must also return all library and textbooks. Year 7-11 students must empty and clean their lockers and leave their locks locked on the outside of the locker. If a student loses his lock he will be charged a $15 replacement fee. I would like to thank all parents for your continuing support and involvement in your son’s education. We frequently promote the value of partnerships with families at St. Patrick’s and I am always thankful for the positive commitment shown by all families in the College community.

Exit Procedures for Years 10 and 11: All students in Year 10 and 11 will be required to complete a form before they have the privilege of block exams. The form will be required to be signed off by various staff members. Library books by library staff, lockers and locks by House Deans, assessment by Mr Campbell and incomplete duties/detentions by myself. The form has been developed to make students accountable and serves as a check that your son has completed all his duties at school. Year 11 students will be dismissed throughout period 5 once they have completed their exit process and the Year 10 students will exit during period 7. If any student has not been able to exit then he will be required to remain at the College until 3.00. He will then be required on Monday 24 November

at 8.30am to report to his House Dean until all incomplete items have been completed.

Exam Block Privileges: All students in Years 10 and 11 will commence what is known as block exams. This allows boys to stay home when they do not have an exam. This time should be used in a productive way that will assist them to achieve the best possible results. It is definitely not a time to get extra hours at their part time jobs. The library is available for those students who wish to study at school. Some items that need to be reinforced are:

Block exams are a privilege not a right.

All normal school rules apply.

Students must attend the College in full school uniform, even if they are only coming to school for a short period of time.

Students are not permitted to leave the school grounds for any reason during the day if they are at school for the whole day.

IPods and mobile phone are not permitted to be used on the school grounds.

Lost Property—We have a lot of lost property in the Student Office. If your son has misplaced any items throughout the Term could you please come in and check as soon as possible as all uniform items will be sent to the Uniform Shop to be resold if not claimed by the end of the year

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Mr Charles Brauer AP Identity

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Mr Charles Brauer AP Identity

PADDIES VAN CHRISTMAS APPEAL

We’ll once again be hosting our annual Paddies Van

Christmas Party on 17 December.

We are again looking for gift giving donations to the patrons of the Paddies Van from the list

below:-

Towels (new) Face washers (new)

Deodorant (ladies and gents) Thongs (large) Water bottles

Caps/hats (new) Cup-a-soups

Wrapped lollies

If you are able to assist, all donations can be left with Mrs Helen Righetti in the Student Office.

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Mr Luke Donatini Director of Sport

Outstanding Achievements Congratulations to the following students who recently competed at the 2014 Triathlon Queensland All Schools Championships, 9 November, Kawana.

Jacob Caruana (Year 11) – 4th in the Senior Men’s Division

Elliott Schultz (Year 9) – 1st (gold) in the Intermediate Men’s Division

Lachlan Sinclair (Year 9) – 15th in the Intermediate Men’s Division

Callum McFarlane (Year 8) – 15th in the Junior Men’s Division

Louis Maritz (Year 7) – 31st in the Junior Men’s Division

Matthew Moate (Year 6) – 39th in the Junior Men’s Division

Connor Stewart (Year 6) – 53rd in the Junior Men’s Division

Johann Maritz (Year 5) – 8th in the Primary Aquathlon Division

Ethan Ryan (Year 6) – 32nd in the Primary Aquathlon Division

Joshua Moate (Year 5) – 45th in the Primary Aquathlon Division

SPC Gym Term 3 Gym Timetables are now up on Connect. Please click here Volleyball For more information about SPC Volleyball (training times) please refer to the College’s Connect site or click here SPC Cricket For more information about SPC Cricket please refer to the College’s Connect site or click here SPC Swimming For more information about SPC Swimming please refer to the College’s Connect site or click here

SPC 2015 Cricket & Volleyball Sign On

The sign on for 2015 Cricket and Volleyball is now CLOSED. Any student who may have missed signing on are to see Mr Ryan Schultz or

Mr Corey Meehan in the College Gym.

All students wishing to play cricket or volleyball for St. Patrick’s College in 2015 are asked to sign on so that number of teams for 2015 can be established.

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Rosters

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JANUARY 2015 BACK TO SCHOOL TRADING HOURS 9 m ‐ 2 WED 14 ‐ YEAR 5 THURS 15 – YEARS 5 6 FRI 16 – YEAR 7 MON 19 – YEAR 8 TUES 20 – YEARS 8 9 WED 21 – YEAR 10 THURS 22 – YEAR 11 FRI 23 – YEAR 12 SAT 24 – YEARS 5‐12 TO PICK UP ORDERS, LAYBYS EMBROIDERED HATS Volunteer helpers are s ll required for this period. Please phone or email the Uniform Shop if you think you may be available. Contact is made the week before trading to confirm dates and mes for helpers as your circumstances may change. Thank you to all the volunteers this year for an outstanding effort—it was much appreciated. Year 10‐12 blazer fi ngs will be held on Monday Feb 3 by the supplier representa ves during the course of the day. Parents are not required unless requested. A $65 deposit is required to confirm order placement. Discounted house shirts current to end of 2016 – marked down to $10 for remaining stock.

NEW HOUSE SHIRTS @ $50 – STUDENTS/NEW STUDENTS REQUIRING EXTRA OF THESE CAN NOW PURCHASE IF

REQUIRED. LAST TRADING DAY THIS YEAR THURS 27 NOV 7.30‐11.30AM

Tues 12‐4pm, Wed 10am‐2pm,

Thurs 7.30am‐11.30am

PADDIES VAN ROSTER

Tuesday Morning BBQ Decker Park, Sandgate

7.25am - 9.00am

Wednesday Evening Street Van Yallambee Lodge, Deagon

5.00pm - 7.00pm

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

Saturday Night BBQ Sandgate Sandgate Lagoon 5.15pm - 7.30pm

Tuesday, 25 November Ethan Pearson, Kyle Simpson,

Samson Slater, Dean Turk, Rory Wieland

Wednesday, 26 November SPC Staff

Thursday, 27 November N/A

Saturday, 22 November

Sam Ricks, Hayden Brough, Tobias Batson

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

Finance Department

The Term 4 College fee accounts need to be finalised immediately—unless alternative payment arrangements have been put in place. To see a copy of your statement please login to Parent Lounge. The Finance Office is open until 12 December so payments can still be sent through. Any additional charges on your account also need to be finalised immediately. If you did not receive your account please contact the Finance Office on 3631 9000 (select option 4) or via email: finance@stpatricks.qld.edu.au

Please Return The Following to the

College Office before the End of Term

Student medical Forms Student Information Forms Laptop Bag Oder Forms Stationery Orders for 2015

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Rosters

TUCKSHOP ROSTER

DATE HELPERS

21/11 Maree Denkes, Jenny Evans, Joanne Tebble, Leanne Hume

25/11 Sharon Mula, Maree Bishop, Kelli Jalani

26/11 Patricia MacMillan, Bronwyn Hawkins, Leigh Shaw, Tania Harris

27/11 Mandy Crossan,, Guistina Lawlor, Marianne Refoy, Tabitha Baker

28/11 Deb Philpot, Dale Gordon

24/11 Michelle Brinkoff

Thank you to all our wonderful volunteers who have helped keep the Tuckshop running in 2014. I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a great New Year. If anyone is interested in volunteering in the Tuckshop in 2015 please call me on 3631 9050. Mrs Demetria Karydas