Issue 06 - Calling - (4 March 2010)

Dear Members of the St Patrick’s Family, Tomorrow the College will conduct its Spirit Assembly for the upcoming CIC and AIC Swimming Carnivals. This will be a great event and will provide excellent recognition of the hard work put in by all of the swimmers. Congratulations to Ty Collins and Ryan Chapman as Captains of AIC Swimming. Next Tuesday, 9 March , the CIC Swimming Carnival will be held whilst the AIC Carnival is on Thursday, 11 March. I am confident both squads will perform very well and again represent St Patrick’s with distinction. Next Friday will be the St Patrick’s Day Liturgy. This is always a special liturgy and I invite all parents to attend. It will begin at 8.45am in the Callan Centre. I also encourage parents and friends to book their tickets for the Shindig (St. Patrick’s Dinner Dance) which is on Saturday, 13 March, in the Callan Centre. Tickets are limited, so come along with some friends and have a great night. Tickets can be booked at the College Office or by phoning the College on 3631 9000. I hope to see many of you there. As part of ongoing Enterprise Bargaining negotiations QIEU has successfully applied for protected action for its members for the week of 8 March to 13 March. The protected action is in relation to all co-curricular activities during this time period. This action will necessitate some changes to the co-curricular program. All after school band rehearsals will be cancelled next week. All Volleyball training will continue as programmed, as will all Cricket training. QDU Debating on Wednesday night will also proceed as usual. Individual coaches may inform players of any variations. I apologise for any inconvenience and thankyou for your understanding. I have attempted to keep families informed regarding ongoing support following the events of 15 February. Another letter accompanying this edition of The Calling provides some information regarding an information session that Queensland Health is conducting. I would encourage all families to consider attending this session. It is for parents and will involve both input from professionals and an opportunity for questions and discussion. I hope to see you there. I again thank people for their ongoing support of the College and your sons. Have a great week. God Bless Dr Michael Carroll College Principal

4 March 2010 No. 6

Parent Information Session Tuesday 16 March

7.00pm to 8.30pm

Venue: Callan Centre

Enrolment Interviews Years 5 and 8 2012

Please Contact Mrs Jan Thompson

on 3631 9015

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STUDENTS

Frank Torrisi This week I had the opportunity of speaking at the College assembly. Part of my speech referred to some simple guidelines that are required for success in the classroom. The following points were raised: • Being prompt to class • Engaging in positive behaviour • Being prepared for classes with

Diary All equipment, books and pens

Examinations are bearing down upon us. All students should be revising work on a daily basis to ensure success. • Inter-House Chess: The first round of Inter-House Chess was held last week. All Houses were well represented. • Uniform: All students are reminded that the uniform is to be worn correctly at all times. This includes shirts tucked in, socks pulled up, top buttons done up and ties worn correctly. All students were informed at assembly this week that consequences will occur if they are not wearing the uniform correctly. This is from the moment they leave home until they return in the afternoon.

• Public Transport: St Patrick’s is a great school but it can be let down in its public image if the students are poorly behaved on public transport. The College will not tolerate poor behaviour on public transport. Students misbehaving in this area will face a range of consequences as a result of their actions. • Green and Gold Day – will be held next Friday, 12 March. Students are allowed to wear clothes to school that are predominantly green and gold. The aim of the day is to provide students with a chance to wear something different to school but also to show their pride in their school. Students can wear blue denim shorts or jeans but all other pieces of clothing must be predominantly green and/or gold. Closed shoes are compulsory and black school shoes are required for Shop classes. We also ask all students to bring a gold coin donation. • St Patrick’s Day celebrations: As part of our St Patrick’s Day celebrations next Friday, we will be holding the annual Great Morven Race. 150 boys will participate in a flying dash around the school property and past the historic Morven House in the centre of the College grounds.

• Communication – The College Diary is a significant means of communication between staff and families. Please continue to use the Student Diary on a daily basis. If you have an urgent message that needs to be communicated to your son, please contact the Student Office and at an appropriate time during the day the message will be passed on. If your son has an appointment during the day, please write a note in his diary so he can show his Group Tutor and his classroom teacher. This will ensure your son leaves class at the appropriate time to meet you at the Student Office and sign out. • Mary Mackillop College Social: Year 8 to 12 only. Friday, 12 March. 7:00pm to 10:00pm. Cost is $10. The venue is Mary Mackillop College Cultural Centre. ID is required. Appropriate clothing must be worn, including footwear. Normal school rules apply.

STUDIES

Allan Clark

The draft K-10 Australian Curriculum was released online by the Federal Government this Monday, 1 March, 2010. Australian Curriculum Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) is the organisation charged with developing these draft documents. It has been a two-year process leading up to the release of the proposed curriculum for the first four subject areas - Mathematics, English, Science and History. Other subjects such as Geography will follow in later years. One of the stated aims of the development of a National Curriculum was to ensure consistency of learning throughout Australia. This is especially helpful for the 80,000 students who move interstate each year. St Patrick’s College is well placed for the introduction phase of the Australian Curriculum. The draft is similar in many respects to the syllabuses currently followed in Queensland. One of the major changes proposed is a greater emphasis on Science particularly in Year 7 for 2011 and beyond. Our boys are fortunate to have access to Science laboratories and qualified personnel, and both these valuable resources will make the implementation process easier.

Parents, educators and interested community members can provide feedback. The consultation website also includes information about the development of the Australian Curriculum. It is a place where individuals and groups can comment directly on the draft curriculum content and achievement standards as they are viewing and reading them. Interested parties can have their say during the consultation process by registering at www.australiancurriculum.edu.au. The results of the feedback from schools and the broader community, the in-school activities and the forums will assist ACARA to revise and refine the draft curriculum and publish a final National Curriculum in English, Mathematics, Science and History later in the year.

Indonesian 8C Reading scheduled for 15 March has been moved to 29 March. Year 11 English Original advertised due dates: 11A 8 March p2 11B 8 March p3 11C 8 March p1 11D 8 March p4 11E 9 March p3

New dates and periods: 11A 11 March p1 11B 10 March p5 11C 10 March p3 11D 10 March p7 11E 10 March p4 Year 12 English Original advertised due dates: 12A 9 March p3 12B 8 March p5 12C 8 March p4 12D 8 March p2 12E 8 March p7 New dates and periods: 12A 10 March p4 12B 9 March p5 12C 10 March p7 12D 9 March p1 12E 10 March p2

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COLLEGE DEAN

David Gardiner

MINISTRY

Mark Ellison

I would like to begin my first Calling article of the year by extending my deepest sympathies to the Fletcher family and to all of the people who have been affected by Elliott’s death, and to thank everyone within our own College community as well as the wider community for the overwhelming support you have given each other. The thing that has so incredibly impressed me and moved me during the past few weeks has been the absolute compassion, empathy and care that has been extended by all within our community to all those who have been affected. This has been another reminder of what an incredible community we are all a part of.

On Tuesday night 40 students and 7 staff returned from our first Kairos retreat for 2010. Once again I was absolutely astounded by the power of this experience and the quality of the young men who took part. For me Kairos is always a reminder that every person is fragile, every person is beautiful and when you are able to see the real person – the person behind the mask – you see that every person is perfect. I want to thank all those involved for the honour of sharing this experience with me. Kairos is also a reminder of the inseparable bond and the unquestioned and unconditional love that exists between parent and child – a love which

is eternal - and even though our physical bodies can be taken from us at any time, no one and no thing can ever take that love from us. I would like to challenge you all this week, as we do on Kairos, to tell those you love how much they mean to you. Carpe Diem - live each and every day as if it were your last. God bless.

Mark Mewburn This Week I am hoping to get some consolidation happening in the Counselling Room. The relief counsellors have done a great job in helping spread the load. At present I am hoping to provide more consistency by seeing as many boys as I can for a period of time. Extra counsellors are available if things get too busy in my office. Disability and Grief: (Unlocking Potential in Families of Children with Special Needs) Workshop Tuesday, 20 April, at Kedron Wavell Services Club

9:30am-3pm - $154 Register at www.griefmanagement.com.au or 0414250573 Some Year 11 students might be starting to show signs of struggling with the workload, especially if they are OP eligible. Time management is the key to success but many boys have not developed the skills. I can offer a good study plan to students if they are looking for a way to improve their time management.

Events: Lots of upcoming CAREERS related events are listed on my CAREERS website in the Student Intranet – accessible from home. Careers and Employment Expo – Convention Centre - 7-9 May 9am-4pm Tertiary Studies Expo (TS Expo) – RNA Showgrounds – 17-18 July 10am-4pm

The CIC and AIC Swimming Carnivals will be held next week. Our large squad of swimmers have been working extremely hard with their seven coaches. The CIC carnival will be held at Chandler Pool on Tuesday, 9 March – please note the change to our College calendar. On Thursday, 11 March, our AIC swimmers will compete at Chandler Pool. It is important that we support our swimmers and so the Year 7 students will go and support the CIC swimmers on Tuesday and all Year 8, 10 and 12 students will support the AIC swimmers on Thursday. It is important as a community that we show our support. It should not be seen as a day off or a day to do assignment work. It is expected that all Year 7, 8, 10 and 12 students attend these carnivals. Full College uniform is required. Students will be transported by bus to Chandler Pool and will return to school by 3pm.It is recommended that students bring their own food and drinks. Our annual Shore to Gate Walkathon will

be held on the last day of Term 1 – Thursday, 1 April. It is planned to be a fun day to conclude our first term together as well with a fundraising activity. Every student has been given a sponsors/donation card and is asked to make an effort to collect money. A letter has also been handed to each student explaining more details about the day and the fundraising. I would like to see every student make a significant effort for the Shore to Gate. We will celebrate St Patrick’s Day next Friday, 12 March, with Mass in the Callan Centre. Afterwards we have our annual Great Morven Race. Runners from each of four age groups representing their Houses will race around the College grounds similar to the famous Chariots of Fire movie. Parents are invited to join us for our celebrations next Friday. The new College Website will be launched on St Patrick’s Day, 17 March. I encourage all families to check out the new website which will be more stunning

visually and will make it easier to locate important information about the College. A new inclusion will be a link to the Parent Lounge which will allow parents to access a range of information regarding your son. This will cover information in areas such as personal details, attendance records, assessment tasks, results and medical information. It will provide parents with immediate access to information that will assist in working with your son and his teachers to provide better outcomes. The Parent Lounge will also provide a link to areas such as a new Parent Teacher Interview booking form which will be used for the Term 2 Parent Teacher Evening. A letter will be sent home to each family next week outlining more details and providing an individual password to access the new Parent Lounge.

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ACTIVITIES

DIRECTOR OF SPORT—LUKE DONATINI

Congratulations • Jacob Caruana – Selected to represent Met North in Triathlon. • Jordan Sheteline – Selected to represent Met North in Water Polo. • Jordan Conroy, Gary Black, William Butterworth, Patrick Cashman, Ty Collins, Ken Dallas, Ben Giuliano, Matthew Hall, Lachlan McKay, Wade Richards, Liam Roberts, Ivan Slaudajevic, Michael Xanthopoulo – All selected to represent Met North in Swimming in 2010.

Upcoming Important SPC Sporting Dates • Friday 5 March – SPC Swimming and Debating Spirit Assembly • Tuesday 9 March – CIC Swimming Championships at Chandler • Thursday 11 March – AIC Swimming Championships at Chandler • Friday 12 March – Great Morven Race BRISBANE ROAR FOOTBALL CLINICS • Wednesday 10 March – FREE Brisbane Roar Skills Session (assisting players and coaches of SPC Under 13 age group, 6.45am – 8.00am) • Wednesday 17 March – FREE Brisbane Roar Skills Session (assisting players and coaches of SPC Under 16/Open age group, 6.45am – 8.00am) • Commencing March – Josh McVey will be working with students in Year 5, 6

and 7 who signed up to play for SPC once a week on skill development. Letters were sent home with students on Tuesday regarding these sessions. • Commencing March – Josh McCloughan will be working with students in First XI Football Squad, 2nds, 3rds and 16A players who signed up to play for SPC once a week on skill development. (Friday Mornings 6.45am – 8.00am) • Thursday 15, and Friday 16, April – FREE Roar Development Staff assisting with SPC Football Holiday Clinic – Curlew Park. Metropolitan North Sport News AFL and Rugby League Postponed 15 Years AFL and 15 and 18 Years Rugby League Trials for Met North have been moved to Tuesday, 9 March, due to the current wet weather conditions. Sporting Wet Weather Procedures The College provides you the following option when dealing with wet weather or cancellations: Junior and Secondary Sports Information Line is 36319080. This line is ‘live’ and will be updated as often as required. Decisions on training status (poor weather) will be made at 2.00pm (training days). Please check for the status of training or weekend sport as often as possible. For Saturday sport, the line will be amended by 7am after consultation with opposition school sports masters and College grounds staff.

As a ‘golden rule’, unless the Cricket has been called off you should make the effort to get to the venue and let the umpires or coaches make the decision to call the fixture off. Just because it is raining or has rained where you live does not mean that it is raining or has rained at another College’s ovals. The respective Association By-Laws allow for play to be delayed due to poor weather. It is asked that all parents firstly use the Sports Information Line to obtain any up to date changes on training and game status. We ask that you only contact the College Office or Student Office only if the matter is urgent. Other Avenues of Communication If information is not placed in The Calling due to the lateness of the information or unforeseen changes all students must be responsible enough to: • Listen to any Student Office announcements • Listen to daily messages and messages passed on during Tutor Group meetings. • Look on Sporting Notice Boards (near the Tuckshop) • Contact coaching coordinators for their sport with any concerns. Parents can: • Contact Sports Information Line. • Refer to The Calling • Look at the College website

VOLLEYBALL CO-ORDINATOR—CHRIS CARLILL

AIC Volleyball – Round 5 St Patrick’s College Vs Marist College Ashgrove

Marist College Gym Enter via Frasers Road

(Parking behind Jack Eales Oval)

Time Court 1 Time Court 2

8.00am 14C 8.00am 13C

9.00am 14B 9.00am 13B

10.00am 14A 10.00am 13A

11.00am 16A 11.00am 15B

12.00pm 2nd VI 12.00pm 15A

1.00pm 1st VI 1.00pm 3rd VI

ACTIVITIES CONT’D

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CRICKET CO-ORDINATOR—RYAN SCHULTZ

Please Note: A Canteen will be in operation at Curlew Park. A barbeque will be in operation at St John Fisher College.

Team Time Venue Location 1st’s 9:30 - 5:15pm McMahon Oval Ashgrove Frasers Road, Ashgrove

2nd’s 1:00 – 5:30pm Curlew Park Oval 1 (Turf) Curlew Park, Shorncliffe

3rd’s 1:00 – 5:30pm Curlew Park Oval 2 (Turf) Curlew Park, Shorncliffe

4th’s 1:00 – 5.30pm St John Fisher Oval 5 (Turf) St John Fisher College, Bracken Ridge

5th’s 1:00 – 5.30pm St John Fisher Oval 3 (Syn.) St John Fisher College, Bracken Ridge

15A 8:15am – 12:45pm Curlew Park Oval 1 (Turf) Curlew Park, Shorncliffe

15B 8:15am – 12:45pm Curlew Park Oval 2 (Turf) Curlew Park, Shorncliffe

14A 8:15am – 12:45pm Cameron Oval Ashgrove Frasers Road, Ashgrove

14B 8:15am – 12:45pm Jack Eales No.4 Oval Ashgrove Frasers Road, Ashgrove

14C 8:15am – 12:45pm Mt Maria Playing Fields Oval (Syn.) Mott Street, Enoggera East

13A 1:00 – 5:30pm Cameron Oval Ashgrove (Turf) Frasers Road, Ashgrove

13B 1:00 – 5:30pm Jack Eales No.4 Oval Ashgrove (Turf)

Frasers Road, Ashgrove

13C 1:00 – 5.30pm Mt Maria Playing Fields Oval (Syn.) Mott Street Enoggera East

AIC Cricket - Round 5 St Patrick’s College Vs Marist College Ashgrove

6 March 2010

Marist College Venues: McMahon Oval/ Cameron Oval/Jack Eales Oval - Frasers Road Ashgrove/ Mt Maria Playing Fields – Mott Street Enoggera East. St Patrick’s College Venue: Curlew Park, Curlew Street, Shorncliffe / St John Fisher College - John Fisher Drive, Bracken Ridge.

CIC Cricket - Round 5 St Patrick’s College Vs Anglican Church Grammar School

6 March 2010

Team Time Venue Location

7A 8.00am – 11.30am St John Fisher Oval 5 (Turf)

St John Fisher College, Bracken Ridge

7B 8.00am – 11.30am New Field, Churchie (Syn.)

Oaklands Parade, East Bris-bane

7C 8.00am – 11.30am St John Fisher Oval 4 (Syn.)


7D 8.00am – 11.30am Boyd Park (Conc.)

Cnr. Park Road and Boyd Road Nundah

6A 8.00am – 11.30am Parents Field, Churchie (Syn.)

Oaklands Parade, East Bris-bane

6B 8.00am – 11.30am St John Fisher Oval 3 (Syn.)


5A 8.00am – 11.30am St John Fisher Oval 2 (Conc.)


5B 8.00am – 11.30am Raymond Park West (Conc.)

Baines Street Kangaroo Point

5C 8.00am – 11.30am St John Fisher Oval 1 (Conc.)


ACTIVITIES CONT’D

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SWIMMING CO-ORDINATOR—SHANE BOWDEN

The St Patrick’s College Cross Country season is up and running. Once again, all boys, parents and teachers - regardless of age and ability - are invited to attend training with a committed and caring team, as well as many enthusiastic and experienced coaches. Training times are: Monday 3:15pm-4:15pm Wednesday 6:45-7:45am Friday 3:15pm-4:15pm See the following teachers and coaches for details: Miss Cassandra Harden Mrs Marthy Watson Mr Ben Greenfield Mr Kevin Ayres Mr Paul Toohey Mr Craig Gunn For those interested athletes, coaches will be in attendance at several weekend (non-compulsory) runs this year starting with an event at Teralba Park, Everton Park (UBD 138 M2), between 2pm and 3:30pm. Bring $5 or $12 for registration but, again, see coaches for information. Cross Country is great for your mind, body and, most importantly, spirit. To access specific details about the Saturday meet access the Queensland Running website www.queenslandrunning.com.au

CROSS COUNTRY CO-ORDINATOR—CRAIG GUNN

This is a compulsory meet for all members of the AIC and CIC swim teams- Meet at the tuckshop undercroft directly after school. Bus departs at 3:15pm. Bring

afternoon tea. Bus will arrive back at the College at 7pm.

Date: Friday 5 March 2010 Venue: Padua College Pool ( Short course ) Time: Warm-up 4.15pm / 4.35pm start – 6.30pm approx finish Format: Each College is required to provide its own time keepers (4 lanes) and recorders. No limit to competitors. Order of Events: 10years - Open 1. 100m Free 2. 50m Back 3. 50m Fly 4. 50m Breast 5. 50m Free 6. 4x 50m Free Relay 4x50m Medley Relay Lane Draw: 1 – 4 PAD 5 - 8 SPC

Canteen facilities will be operating Please secure all valuables. Seating is limited. Parents to bring own chair if possible.

Padua Invitational -C.I.C/A.I.C Swimming Time Trials

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DIRECTOR OF CULTURE —GEOFF SAMUELS

Students and coaches alike have been busy both last week and this week attending the coaching clinics and Summer School provided by the Queensland Debating Union. Unfortunately the boys were charged at the venue when St Pat’s should have been directly invoiced. Boys who attended the Summer School should let their coaches or Mrs O’Sullivan know asap so they can be reimbursed. First debates in the preliminary rounds will begin next week with Years 9 and 12. Unfortunately, due to Industrial Action any teacher who is a member of QIEU will not be helping coach or attend debates next week. We trust parents and students will understand that we do not wish to disrupt co-curricular activities but we are left with no alternative action at this stage. Boys will receive assistance this week, but we ask parents to supervise the debates on the night as there can be no guarantee of a teacher being present. Here is a table showing first round of the preliminary debates.

Grade Venue Date and Topic Draw

8 St John Fisher Col-lege

17 March That we should force all school students to learn a foreign language

Team 1 7.45pm Neg vs vs Grace Lutheran (1) Team 2 7.45pm Neg vs Clontarf Beach SHS (1)

9 St Margaret’s Col-lege

10 March That we should make public transport free

Team 1 7.00pm Aff vs St Rita’s (2) Team 2 7.00pm Aff vs St Rita’s (1)

10 Northside Christian College

24 March That we should allow minors to have cosmetic surgery without parental consent

Team 1 7.00pm Aff vs St Paul’s (1)

11 Albany Creek SHS 17 March That we should allow intersex and intergender athletes to compete in women’s sport

Team 1 8.15pm Neg vs Caboolture SHS (1) Team 2 7.00pm Neg vs Caloundra Christian College (1)

12 St Patrick’s College 10 March That we should re-introduce the death penalty

Team 1 7.00pm Neg vs Northside Christian College (1) Team 2 7.00pm Neg vs Caboolture SHS (1)

COMMUNITY NEWS

O’Rourke House

Already we are halfway through Term1 and fully entrenched in all aspects of school life. O’Rourke, as always, has been kept ever so busy with all the day to day commotion. The O’Rourke 2010 Inter-House chess is well under way with a large percentage of O’Rourke boys participating. In the coming weeks we are all looking forward to cheering our

swimming team to victory at AIC and CIC. We wish all the SPC boys the best of luck in the final rounds of Cricket and Volleyball. The final day of this term is the annual Shore to Gate run. In the lead up to this each student will be expected to raise money, the proceeds going back into the community. Finally we wish the best of luck to everyone in their studies, in particular the Year 11s and 12s with less than 2 weeks to go before examination block. All the best. O’Rourke House Leaders

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Uniform Shop SCHOOL BAGS ARE BACK IN STOCK PRICED at $45. THESE ARE COMPULSORY FOR YEARS 5-10 FROM THIS YEAR. BLAZER ORDERS IF REQUIRED NEED TO BE FINALISED BY TUESDAY, 9 MARCH. THESE ARE COMPULSORY FOR TERMS 2 AND 3 FOR YEARS 1O,11,12. TIES, PULLOVERS & WINTER JACKETS ARE IN STOCK NOW. TRADING HOURS TERM TIME – TUESDAY 12-4PM, WEDNESDAY 10AM-2PM, THURSDAY 7.30-11.30AM.

QUANE HOUSE Quane House is on fire this year. Already we’ve started this year full of fun and exciting events, kicking it off with the 40 legged race, with Quane 7 through incredible teamwork managing to get across the oval all tied together at the ankle in less than one minute. The following House assembly we hosted in the College pool the annual Quane House belly flop contest, showcasing our many talented Quane House brothers. Our finalists were Makuel Makuel, the loudest; Tim Carter, the highest and widest, and Luc Rance, the man amongst men. Just last week we held our famous red cordial sculling competition (an event most loved

by all the junior school teachers) in which Quane 1 took first position, Quane 2 came in second and Quane 4 was third. We would like to extend our congratulations to all of our Quane House Chess competitors who were burning with the desire to win. This year is looking very promising for Quane House and we expect the year to only get better for Quane House. We are all looking forward to working and playing with all the boys in the future.

St Kevin’s Geebung Sacramental Enrolment

Students who are part of St Kevin’s Parish, Geebung, are advised that the sacramental enrolments ceremony for the Sacrament of Confirmation will take place at the 8:30am Mass

on Sunday, 7 March. Families must attend to collect enrolment forms.

MATHEMATICS Year 8 Mathematics tutoring continues this term on Wednesdays in Junior Lunch. In Week A it is in room E205, and Week B it is in E208. All students are welcome to come along. It is an excellent place to complete homework, get some extra assistance or just enjoy the wonderful world of Mathematics. Please contact Mr Troy Schultz if you have any queries. Parents please note: Your son’s attendance will be confirmed with a note in his diary.

LOST Ipod Classic belonging to Remy Greaves—Lost last Friday, 26 February, at 1st XV Training

at Curlew Park on the grounds or in the change room.


Tuesday Morn BBQ— Decker Park, Sandgate

7.25 am—9.00 am

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

Thursday Evening Street Van —Brisbane City

5.00 pm—8.45 pm

Saturday Night BBQ—Sandgate Rotunda

5.45 pm—8.30 pm

Tuesday, 9 March Luke Micallef, Sean Macko, Rylie

Thompson-Bagshaw

Thursday, 11 March Luke Micallef, Sean Macko, Rylie

Thompson-Bagshaw

Thursday, 11 March

Aaron Hogg, Chris Harris, D’Arcy Armstrong, Nick Ward, Tom Judd,

Liam Polkinghorne

Saturday, 6 March Jackson Crossan, Nick Delzoppo, Jack

McDermott, Matthew Podosky

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

The Paddies Van is Proudly Sponsored by:-

Date Helpers

Fri 5/03 Evelin Liddell, Fionna Prince, Joanne Casey, Chris Jones

Mon 8/03 Lorraine Durigan, Leanne Basile, Emma‐Jane Baker

Tue 9/03 Cally Egerton, Louise Stringer, Vicki Wolstenholme

Wed 10/03 Michelle Rossi, Narell Sheil, Sandra Appleby‐Lake

Thu 11/03 Andrea Massey, Liz Dittbernon, Chris Hare

Fri 12/03 Carolyn Harmen, Susan Mobbs, Sue Fuhrmeister, Trisha Willis, Liz Kelly

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P & F News The next P&F Meeting will be WEDNESDAY 17 MARCH at 7.30pm in the Library. The ST PATICK’S DINNER DANCE “SHINDIG” will go ahead. The organising committee and Dr Carroll agreed that it is a time for our parents and guardians to come together and unite as part of the St Patrick’s community and move forward. Please contact Sharie Faloon in the College office to make your booking.

United we Stand, Bonded we are Strong in Spirit,

In the love for our Boys. DATE CLAIMER: 13 MARCH - ST PATICK’S DINNER DANCE “SHINDIG”. Volunteers are needed for: Set up (Friday 12 from 3pm), welcome guests and sell raffle tickets on the evening. Please contact Diane Hamill (0413 130 863) to leave your name if you are able to assist. Remember – the more people that can help, the less time you will be required.

Did You Know??? That all proceeds from the raffle held at the Shindig will go to charities that have supported the College recently. We look forward to seeing you at the Shindig! Diane Hamill—President H: 3205 5180 (after 6pm) - Mob: 0413 130 863


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DATE CLAIMER

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March 5

Year 11 Geography Excursion / Year 12 Legal Studies Test / Inter-House Chess Rnd 2 / AIC/CIC Swim Meets / Spirit Assembly Swimming and Debating

March 6

AIC Volleyball/Cricket Round 5 / CIC Cricket Rnd 5

March 9

Year 11A PE Excursion / CIC Swimming Championships

March 10

Year 11 History Test / Year 12B Marine Studies Excursion / QDU Rnd 1 Yr 9/11

March 11

AIC Swimming (Chandler) / Year 11A PE Excursion / Year 9/11 CISTA / Year 11B PE Excursion

March 12

Green and Gold Day / St Patrick’s Day Liturgy / Great Morven Race / Year 11B PE Excursion / Chess Finals / Year 11A PE Excursion

March 13

AIC Volleyball/Cricket Rnd 6 / CIC Cricket Rnd 6

March 15

Year 8 Retreat

March 16

Year 11-12 Examination Block

March 17

Year 11-12 Examination Block / Year 5 Retreat

March 18

Year 11-12 Examination Block / Year 10 Ext Maths Test / Year 8 Science Test / Year 9 Graphics Exam

March 19

Year 11-12 Examination Block / Year 8 Maths Test

March 20

AIC Volleyball/Cricket Rnd 7 / CIC Cricket Rnd 7

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