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Dear Members of the St Patrick’s Family, Today the College has taken possession of the new building. Over the next couple of weeks there will still be some workers completing some minor works and College staff will be shifting furniture and equipment into the rooms. This should all be completed by the end of the Easter holidays and classes will begin in the building at the start of Term 2. This will mean that all of the Year 7 classes, all drama classes and some manual arts classes will operate out of the new building. The Chapel will also be open and Father Liam will conduct his Tuesday Mass in the new chapel from the start of Term 2. Once the final works have been completed I would encourage parents to visit the College and have a look around. I am confident that you will be very impressed. I would ask that we wait until work is completed and the necessary fencing and handrails are installed. Last weekend a number of families participated in the Parent-Son Retreat. My thanks to Mr Hawkins for conducting the retreat and from all reports it was a very worthwhile experience for those involved. Currently, teachers are finalising marking of exams and assignments and preparing reports. The reports will be completed and posted home over the Easter break. The Term 1 report is a full academic report and includes results and teacher comments. A considerable amount of effort is put into the reports so that they are informative and provide an opportunity for parents, staff and students to reflect on the Term and develop strategies for Term 2. Over the Easter holidays there are a number of school activities taking place including a rugby and soccer tour to Canberra, the Open Rugby camp at Alexandra Headlands and rugby and soccer clinics at Curlew Park. I encourage parents to check the details of these events so that students are participating when required. Finally this week the College will be hosting the CRYPAR Touch Football Tournament next Wednesday. This is an initiative between the Queensland Police Service and local Indigenous groups. The focus is also on youth violence and students in Years 7, 8 and 9 will have an opportunity to visit the display in the Callan Centre during the day as part of developing a greater awareness of youth violence. This event will be followed by the Shore to Gate Day on Friday 8 April. Students will be required to wear their sports uniform and hat on this day. The end of term Liturgy will begin our day at 8.30am followed by the Shore to Gate. Students will be dismissed by 12.30pm on this day. Have a great week. God Bless
Dr Michael Carroll College Principal
31 March 2011 No. 10
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COLLEGE DEAN
David Gardiner
LAST DAY OF TERM It has been a very good first term of the year with so much energy across the College. Successful cricket, swimming and volleyball seasons saw hundreds of St Pat’s men represent their College, some for their very first time. The Seniors have taken on their responsibility as Big Brothers with great pride and distinction. It is a vital component of our pastoral care program. The Induction Mass, Ash Wednesday and various year level Retreats have helped to create a strong spirituality amongst our community. The boys have been very warm and supportive to each other, further developing their Band of Brothers. Parents have been heavily involved with our co-curricular program, Parent Information evenings and the very successful Shindig. There is much that we should be pleased and thankful about. To help celebrate our first term together, the annual Shore to Gate is planned for next Friday (April 8). We will commence with our Easter Paraliturgy, followed by the Shore to Gate, and House BBQS will conclude the day. It is planned the students will be dismissed around 12.30pm. Students who wish to run the course will set off first. Sports uniforms, hats and water bottles are all that are needed for the walk/run. It is important that all students attend the day and celebrate being part of our community. Parents are most welcome to join us for all or any part of the day. The Shore to Gate is also our major fundraising event for the year. We have asked every student to raise at least $20 to help contribute to the cost of air-conditioning the O’Conner and Edmund Rice buildings plus supporting our House charities. Please encourage your son to make an extra effort this weekend to gain sponsors/donations.
TUESDAY MORNING COLLEGE MASS Each Tuesday morning, at 8.00am, Father Liam, College Chaplain, offers the College a morning Mass in the College Chapel. Next Tuesday 5 April, will be the last of the College Masses for Term 1, 2011, and also the last in the current Chapel before we move to the new Chapel in our new building. It will be good for parents and staff and students to come and pray in thanksgiving for this term, safety during the holi-days and from sporting injury, and in preparation for the graces which God has prepared for us at Easter.
Brother Chris Pritchard
MONTHLY MEETING Our monthly meeting of volunteer devoted parents for April will take place on Monday 4 April at 6.00pm in the Morven Board Room. All parents and friends are welcome, especially those with sons heavi-ly involved in the College and representative teams programs. This especially includes Cross Country, Football, and Rugby parents in preparation for the coming season. The meeting normally lasts for about an hour. We look forward to welcoming you into our Group. CURLEW PARK CANTEEN - SATURDAY 26 MARCH The initial 2011 rugby/Football Trial Day took place last Saturday at Curlew Park. The Sport Support Group ran the canteen and barbeque. We sincerely thank those parents who came and offered us their assistance.
SPORT SUPPORT GROUP
Brother Chris Pritchard
COLLEGE DEAN
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STUDIES
Chris Campbell—Assistant Principal Curriculum
The College focus statement 2011 reads
“VALUING THE OPPORTUNITIES” “PREPARING THE FUTURE”
“LEADING THE WAY” All three of these goals are both relevant to all of us in the St Patrick’s Community and achievable. My sense in observing the students, working with teachers and speaking to families is that there is a great willingness to make the most of their time at school. Willingness yes, but sometimes with the best of intentions, many young men aren’t always clear of exactly how to ensure that they are doing their best. Take the recent exam block as an example. Attendance was excellent, with almost 100% of students present at all exams. Overall the approach to completing the exams was first class, with boys arriving with the correct equipment and ready to do their best. Hence, with so many positives, why is it that there is a lingering concern in the back of my mind regarding how well we are performing as a student body. Last week on Assembly, I spoke of a conversation with a senior school student
who is heavily committed outside of College hours with part time work and club sport training. This young man loves being at St Patrick’s. When he is at St Patrick’s he is a positive influence, a great role model in terms of his spirit and behaviour. Nevertheless, there is no way he is going to do well in the exam block just finished. He simply has not done enough study. There is no doubt that when he is here, he works hard, unfortunately only working hard between 8.30 –3.00 just isn’t enough. His extensive social work and sporting commitments are, to be blunt, ruining the opportunities that this fine young man could and should be taking advantage of. The question to all of the young men in our student body is, “are you giving yourself every chance?” If you find that you are too heavily committed outside of school hours, then you are probably not. Do you have a part time job? If so, how many hours per week? Are you playing both school and club sport? Do you spend hours each night on social networking sites such as Facebook, or playing computer games? Many of our students are in this category. Whilst they love being here and will no doubt, remember St Patrick’s fondly as well respected old boys, in
many ways it is a shame, because I am always left feeling that they have done well but could have done and achieved so much more. The essence to addressing this is to make a greater commitment to study. Not just completing your homework, but to spending time at him doing extra reading or solving extra problems. This requires sacrifice. To do this will mean that you cannot do everything. This is the reality for everyone as we travel through our lives. We’d all like to do more than our lives allow. For those of us who ultimately achieve great success, they are the ones who developed the discipline to make themselves do the less attractive things. No one can really say they love study. However the great irony is that unless we learn to do this and commit a large portion of our times outside school hours to school work we will never maximise our full potential. Valuing our opportunities and leading the way isn’t just about showing terrific school spirit. It’s about doing the most important thing, which is our study, and doing it well.
ALTERATION OF ASSESSMENT DATE SUBJECT Studies of Society and the Environment CLASS Year 8 SOSE (A—F) Week 1B Wednesday 27 April Period 1 8D &8C Period 2 8B Period 6 8A Week 1B Thursday 28th April Period 7 8E &8F
NEXT STEP 2011
The Queensland Government will again be conducting its annual state wide destination survey of all students who completed Year 12 in 2010. The Next Step survey is a brief confidential survey that aims to gain a comprehensive picture of the employment, study and life choices made by Queensland school completers.
Any person who completed Year 12 last year can ex-pect to receive a telephone call or instructions to com-plete a web-based survey, between March and May 2011. Please encourage them to take part. If their contact details have changed, please assist the inter-viewer with their updated details or forward the survey to their new address so they can participate in the sur-vey. Thank you for your support of the Next Step survey in 2011.
For more information visit www.education.qld.gov.au/nextstep/ or telephone toll free on 1800 068 587.
STUDENTS
TERM 2 UNIFORM A reminder that all students are required to wear a College tie from the beginning of Term 2. Also all students in Years 10, 11 & 12 students are required to wear long trousers and blazers. These are available from the Uniform Shop now. HATS All students are required to have a St Patrick’s broad brim hat and it is to be worn when students are participating in HPE and the various House carnivals at the College. Today all students were required to present their hat during House Assembly. House Deans and Group Tutors also labelled this item. We need to take precautions to protect ourselves from the damaging effects of the sun. Students who don’t have a St Patrick’s broad brim hat will be required to purchase one from the Uniform Shop. LOST PROPERTY There is an abundance of lost property in the Student Office from
lunch boxes to uniforms and particularly shoes (black leather and sporting). It is disappointing that these items are not labeled. It is important that all items are labeled so that it can be returned to its rightful owner. At the end of this term we will be doing our usual donation to St Vincent de Paul and the Uniform Shop of any lost property which has not been claimed. Please come in and check it out. BLAZER A reminder that all boys in Years 10, 11 and 12 will be required to wear their blazers to and from school during Term 2 and 3. In preparation for this I ask that if dry cleaning of blazers is required, that this is done over the next couple of weeks for the commencement of Term 2. MOBILE PHONES A number of students continue to ignore the Mobile Phone Acceptable Use Policy. This causes disruption to classes and the normal operation of the school day. Detentions have been
issued to these boys and I ask all families to be familiar with the policy on pages 156-157 of the Student Diary and to reinforce these guidelines with your son. 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. FORMS Years 9 camp forms are due back by Friday, 3 April 2011. LAST DAY OF TERM All students will be dismissed at 12.30 pm on Friday, 8 April. It is expected that all students attend school until 12.30 pm. Students will commence the day with an Easter liturgy followed by the Shore to Gate. All buses will complete their normal Bus runs departing the College at 12.30pm.
Frank Torrisi — Assistant Principal Student Formation
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IDENTITY & MINISTRY
Marthy Watson — Campus Minister
On Thursday 24 March we celebrated “Close The Gap Day” at St Patricks with all the Year 8 students. National Close the Gap Day is a way for all Australians to join together and remind our political leaders of their commitments to close the life expectancy gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians within a generation. The day was kicked off with a discussion about Close the Gap Day by Mr Paul Corfield. The guest speaker, a well know Indig-enous artist Arthur Conlon, told the students about his life growing up in Cherbourg. Arthur presented a series of workshops focusing on Indigenous Art to the all the Year 8 students. He demonstrated the techniques of dot painting and x –rays art and put the students through their creative paces. Each student finished a drawing and these will be on display in the library early next term. Arthur will also design a mural in the Aboriginal style with the help of students and staff. This will be put in a promi-nent place at school. The Indigenous students also had a chance to meet the local Elder of the Wakka Wakka tribe, Uncle Pe-ter Bird and his wife Auntie Lorelle and Brother Jim Darcy from EREA, who celebrate the day with us. The boys thoroughly enjoyed the experience and gained further insight into the Indigenous culture in Australia.
STUDENTS
CO-CURRICULAR PHOTO DAY
1 April 2011 Dear Parents, The first of the College photos days will be held in the Callan Centre on Friday 1 April. Below is the program for the day. Students will need to bring the correct uniform for their team activity and change during the day when directed. 8.45am CIC Swimming 8:50am AIC Swimming (largest group of 54) 9.00am Cricket – 5A, 5B, 5C, 5D 9.15am Cricket – 6A, 6B, 6C 9:30am Debating Team Year 9 9:35am Cricket – 7A, 7B 9.45am Cricket – 13A, 13B, 13C 10.00am Cricket – 14A, 14B, 14C 10.15am Cricket – 15A, 15B 10.50am Cricket – 5th, 4th, 3rd, 2nd, 1st teams
11.00am Volleyball – 13A, 13B, 13C 11.10am Volleyball – 14A, 14B, 13C 11.20am Volleyball – 15A, 15B 11.40am Volleyball – 16A, 3rd, 2nd, 1st teams 11.50am Debating Teams – Yr 8 12.00noon Debating Teams - Yr10 and Yr 11 12:10pm Debating Teams – Yr 12 and 1st
Ray Celegato—Assistant Staff and Administration
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MINISTRY
Emily Rotta — College Counsellor
2011 Career and Course Open Days and Expos
Date Event Link for more information
10 April Nursing and Health Expo at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre
www.rcna.org.au/development/expos
13 & 14 May Brisbane Careers and Employment Expo www.eocexpo.com.au/brisbane.aspx
16 & 17 July TSXPO Tertiary Students Expo www.tsxpo.org/
27 July Southbank Institute of Technology Study 2012 Info Evening
www.southbank.edu.au/site/about/ events/infoSessions.asp
31 July QUT Open Day
www.openday.qut.edu.au/
7 August University of Queensland, St Lucia Campus, Open Day
www.uq.edu.au/openday/
University of Southern Queensland, Fraser Coast Campus
www.usq.edu.au/openday
CQUniversity, Mackay and Noosa Campuses, Open Day
http://content.cqu.edu.au/FCWViewer/view.do?page=13435
14 August Griffith University Open Day
www.griffith.edu.au/open-day/
CQUniversity, Bundaberg Campus, Open Day
http://content.cqu.edu.au/FCWViewer/view.do?page=13435
University of the Sunshine Coast Open Day www.usc.edu.au/students/Future/Info/OpenDay/openday.htm
18 August St Patrick’s Yr10 Careers Expo Period 1 &2
21 August
University of Queensland, Gatton Campus, Open Day
www.uq.edu.au/openday/
University of Southern Queensland, Too-woomba Campus
www.usq.edu.au/openday
James Cook University, Cairns Campus, Open Day
www.jcu.edu.au
CQUniversity, Rockhampton Campus, Open Day
http://content.cqu.edu.au/FCWViewer/view.do?page=13435
QUT Caboolture Campus Open Day www.qut.edu.au/explore/events
24 August University of Queensland, Ipswich Campus, Open Day
www.uq.edu.au/openday/
27 August Australian Catholic University Open Day www.acu.edu.au
28 August University of Southern Queensland, Spring-field Campus
www.usq.edu.au/openday
James Cook University, Townsville Campus Open Day
www.jcu.edu.au
13 September St Patrick’s Yr12 QTAC Information Night
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ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP PREPARATION SEMINAR Year 12 students (who are expecting to receive an OP of 1-5) and their parents can gain information about how to prepare applications for academic scholarships. Wednesday 28 September 5:00 to 6:30pm Kelvin Grove campus www.qut.edu.au/study/futurestudents/events/scholarship-preparation.jsp GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY Griffith University Early Start to Tertiary Study (GUESTS) • guaranteed entry to Griffith course • one bonus rank for Griffith degrees • credit for the subject if enrolling in a relevant Griffith course Applications for semester 2 close on 30 May. www.griffith.edu.au/guestsprogram 12 QUEENSLAND CONSERVATORIUM OF MUSIC Audition applications close in August 2011. Auditions commence in September/October. Open Day Nathan, Gold Coast, South Bank campuses 14 August www.griffith.edu.au/open-day
QUEENSLAND UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY (QUT) Holiday Campus Tours Tours leave every 30 minutes from 10am. Meet at the designated point for each campus. Monday 27 June to Friday 1 July Monday 26 September to Friday 30 September Meeting points: Gardens Point – outside A block Kelvin Grove – outside A block Caboolture – outside J block www.qut.edu.au/study/futurestudents/events/holidaycampustours.jsp Open Day (all faculties will be represented at this event) Sunday 31 July Kelvin Grove campus www.openday.qut.edu.au Caboolture Campus Open Day Sunday 21 August www.openday.qut.edu.au/caboolture Discover QUT Campus tours, scholarship details, gain information from current students and university staff • Gardens Point campus Tuesday 27 September, 9am to 2pm Study areas: built environment, business, engineering, IT, justice, law, science • Kelvin Grove campus Wednesday 28 September, 9am to 2pm Study areas: creative industries, education, health 14 • Caboolture campus Thursday 29 September, 10am to 1pm Study areas: Bachelor of Creative Industries, primary education, nursing, business www.qut.edu.au/study/futurestudents/events/discover/index.jsp
SOUTHBANK INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (SBIT) Pathways to University A number of courses at SBIT provide pathways to university. Students can gain two qualifications (diploma and a degree). www.southbank.edu.au/site/programs/pathways/index.asp Study 2012: Information Evening Wednesday 27 July 4:30 to 7:00pm C Block Performance Centre Southbank Institute of Technology Ernest Street, South Brisbane www.southbank.edu.au/site/about/events/infoSessions.asp Career program guides are available at www.southbank.edu.au/site/programs/guides.asp : Apprenticeships and Traineeships Beauty, Hairdressing, Fitness and Sport Business and Management Children’s and Community Services Civil Engineering and Built Environment Creative Industries General Education, Language and Literacy Health Services 15 Hospitality, Tourism and Events Multimedia and IT Sciences Training for Indigenous People THE UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND (UQ) Open Days • St Lucia campus - Sunday 7 August • Gatton campus - Sunday 21 August • Ipswich campus -Wednesday 24 August www.uq.edu.au/openday
MINISTRY
Emily Rotta — College Counsellor cont…..
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MINISTRY
Emily Rotta — College Counsellor cont…..
COMPETITIONS Which is the coolest occupation video? Win a $100 iTunes voucher Cast your vote for the myfuture Viewers’ Video Choice Award. The videos were created by young people, aged between 12 and 25, for the 2010 myfuture video competition. Go to www.myfuture.edu.au and click on ‘myfuture Video Competition’. Select the video of your choice, and then click the ‘Vote for this video’ button at the bottom of the page. You will then go into the iTunes voucher draw. AUSTRALIAN UNITY BRYAN KELLEHER LITERARY AWARD This competition honours the style of poetry by Henry Lawson and Banjo Paterson. Submit an original bush poem capturing the spirit of Australia. Applications close: 30 June. www.australianunitycorporate.com.au/Community/BKLAward/Pages/home.aspx The National Cannabis Prevention and Information Centre (NCPIC) Short Film Competition Young people between the ages of 15 and 25 have the opportunity to showcase
their creative talent and express their opinions about cannabis and its negative impact on sporting performance. The film can be in any style or genre. One national winner will receive $5000 and there will be two runner-up prizes of $2000 each. Applications close: 20 October. http://ncpic.org.au/go/film2011 SCREEN IT Registrations are now open for this national competition for school-aged filmmakers run annually by the Australian Centre for the Moving Image. Applications close: 16 September. www.acmi.net.au/screenit.htm BUBBLE DOME Have you ever wondered how computer games and 3D movies like Toy Story are made? Learn the latest in 3D animation and games design in a school holiday workshop. 4 Day Ultra Games and 3D Animation - 4 to 7 April 3D Computer Animation and Games Design - 5 to 7 April www.bubbledome.com
NATIONAL YOUTH SCIENCE FORUM This is a 12-day program in January 2012 for students who will be in Year 12 in 2012 and interested in a career in science, engineering and technology. Applications are co-ordinated by Rotary International and will open on 1 April and close on 30 May. www.nysf.edu.au (02) 6125 2777 I CHOOSE TECHNOLOGY YOUNG ICT EXPLORERS This is a competition for school students in Queensland in Year 4 to 12 to produce the best Information and Communication Technology (ICT)-related project. Registrations are open until 31 March. www.youngictexplorers.net.au/cms MYFUTURE VIDEOS Search for videos relating to different occupations at http://myfuture.edu.au/The%20Facts/Work%20and%20Employment/Occupation%20video%20search.aspx
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Xavier House Report
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As Term 1 is drawing closer to completion, many of the boys are excited for Easter and its holidays. After working for hours on exams, it is great to see the dedication from the students to do their best and to end this term with a high standard. As you may know, the Xavier House project is currently working toward raising $1,500 for Guide Dogs Australia. So far, we have had numerous visits from guide dogs ‘Erin’ and ‘Dorie’ plus three of their han-dlers in support for our Coca Cola sale, where we raised well over $900. We look forward to continue to work together as a ‘pack’ for this great organisation, thank you to all those who have contributed to our cause. One day we hope to reach our ultimate goal of $30,000 to raise one guide dog from pup to fully commissioned adult. A sign of how the Xavier Wolfpack is coming together as a strong new contender for the House Shield was through our exceptional effort at the swimming carnivals and in chess, coming 4th overall in the standings of 8 other Houses. It was awesome to see every boy in Xavier having a crack at everything that the House has to offer. We hope that this good start will continue to rise up and above any expectations that people may have about the new House that is contending fiercely for the House Shield. Peace, Luke De Gee Tom Weise
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ACTIVITIES
DIRECTOR OF SPORT—LUKE DONATINI
It is always extremely pleasing when we receive positive acknowledgement and feedback from parents, in particular when the parents are from another College.I would like to share an extract from a letter I recently received that highlights to me what SPC sport should be all about.
“I just wanted to compliment your school on the exemplary behaviour and good sportsmanship of your 7A cricket team and their coach. (My son plays for St Laurence's College)
I'd particularly like to acknowledge the coach/umpire/teacher who was with the boys and provided great encouragement for both teams.
I know as a school you have been through some very difficult times over the past year but your boys continue to be a credit to the school.
My father was a former teacher at St Patrick’s College and he would have been very proud.”
I would publically like to thank this particular group of Year 7 cricketers and all those associated with them for displaying the standard of conduct, general behaviour and sportsmanship that we would endorse at St Patrick’s College. Unfortunately, last Saturday at Curlew Park (our first ‘home’ games for rugby and football for 2011) some of our students have managed to somewhat tarnish this reputation by their poor attitude and behaviour, poor dress standards and inappropriate language. Though it was by no means the majority of our students in attendance guilty of such inappropriate conduct, there were enough students who displayed a lack of respect for our College, themselves and others around them that it was noticeable. We ask that all parents please support us by speaking with your son/s about what is appropriate and acceptable behaviour whilst attending any sporting event or function. Our expectations for ALL SPC students (without exception) are:
Kind and courteous behaviour at all times.
Use of appropriate language at all times (swearing of any description on or off the playing field will not be tolerated).
Correct dress standards both on and off the playing field at all times.
All Year 8 to 12 students who remain at AIC rugby/football events to spectate MUST change into FULL College formal uniform (this will include black belt, College grey socks and black school shoes). All students will be required to wear their College tie in Term 2.
Positive and encouraging cheering only (negative cheering and taunts will not be tolerated).
Respect the decisions of game referees and venue officials at all times.
SPC sporting events are not ‘social functions’ for our students to interact with girls from other schools. Those students attending an SPC sporting event are there to compete on the sporting field and/or to support other SPC s porting teams who are competing.
Any St Patrick’s College student who does not follow the above mentioned expectations on ‘game days’ may very well be asked to leave the sporting venue. Further action may be take in the preceding week should it be deemed necessary.
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.
St Patrick’s College MOUTH GUARD FUNDRAISER
For every mouth guard made by Bracken Ridge Denture Clinic
$10 goes directly to St Patrick’s College
Teams can order colour matching mouth guards or players can choose their own colours!!!
Teams can come on a Saturday or Sunday or players can make their own appointments. (after hours available)
PRICES
JUNIOR MOUTH GUARDS SINGLE LAYER $80.00 SENIOR MOUTH GUARDS DOUBLE LAYER $120.00
Bracken Ridge Denture Clinic ABN: 82361931575
2 Wurley St Bracken Ridge 4017 PH:0403706685 Ken Warland RDT/RDP New Dentures Full & Partial Dental Prosthetist Repairs & Relines
CONGRATULATIONS
Ryan Shepherd (Year 6), Hudson Jones (Year 6), Jack Greentree (Year 6), Brook McLean (Year 6), Matthew Weir (Year 6), Finlay Emery (Year 6) – all selected into the Bramble Bay Under11 Rugby League Team to compete at the Metropolitan North Under 11 Rugby League Championships later in May.
Liam Hannaway (Year 7), Owen Jones (Year 7) – selected into the Bramble Bay Under12 Rugby League Team to compete at the Metropolitan North Under 12 Rugby League Championships later in May.
Liam Roberts (Year 10) – selected into the Metropolitan North Regional Under 15 rugby League Team to compete at the Queensland Championships in May at Wynnum.
Luke Haughey (Year 5), James Haughey (Year 7), Karl Haughey (Year 9) - competed in the Japanese Karate Federation Australian National Karate Championships held in Penrith NSW Sunday 27th March. Luke gained two first (1st) places in the under 10, James gained two second (2nd) places and also obtained third (3rd) place in under 12 Kata (forms). Karl gained a first (1st) place in the under 14 fighting division. Owen Jones (Year 7), Hudson Jones (Year 6), Krishan Maisuria (Year 5) – selected into the Bramble Bay Primary Basketball Team. All competed at the Metropolitan North Basketball Trials earlier this month.
Please Support Our College - Mouth Guards In 2011, St Patrick’s College would like all students and families of St Patrick’s College to support the following fundraising initiative. If your son (or daughter) requires a new fitted mouth guard, we ask that you please contact /make an appointment with the Bracken Ridge Denture Clinic, 2 Wurley St Bracken Ridge. The clinic is run by a St Patrick’s College family and they have kindly offered to donate some of the proceeds of each mouth guard back to St Patrick’s College. All money raised from this venture will go towards the purchasing of further equipment for our new College Gym (currently under construction).
ACTIVITIES CONT’D
DIRECTOR OF SPORT—LUKE DONATINI
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ACTIVITIES ACTIVITIES CONT’D
RUGBY COORDINATOR — HEATH MACKINTOSH
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UP AND COMING RUGBY AND FOOTBALL TRIAL DETAILS
Please Note: That this is a guide for up and coming events and some of the details outlined below may change.
AIC RUGBY
Away Trial Games of SPC Vs Downlands April 2nd 2011
Date Event Venue
Sat 2nd April AIC Rugby and Football Trials vs Downlands College
Away at Downlands College Toowoomba
Sat 2nd April CIC Rugby and Football Trials vs Brisbane Grammar School
Away at BGS Playing Fields, Nudgee Rd, Northgate
Fri 8th April – Sun 10th April
Year 7 Armidale Rugby Tournament. The Armidale School, Armidale
Sun 10th April – Wed 13th April
Under 14 Rugby and Football Tour Canberra
Mon 11th April Year 5 – 7 and Under 13 Rugby and Football Clinic
Curlew Park
Tues 12th April Under 14 to Opens Rugby and Football Clinic Curlew Park
Thurs 14th April – Sun 17th April
First XV Rugby Easter Tour Matthew Flinders College, Sunshine Coast
Sat 30th April
AIC Rugby and Football Trial vs Villanova College
Curlew Park
Sat 30th April CIC Rugby and Football Round 1 vs MBBC Away at Moreton Bay Boys’ College
Game Time
MainOval TopNorth
TopSouth LordsSouth
11.00am
14A DDRU
15B SPCRef
13A DDRU
12.00pm
15A DDRU
14B SPCRef
16B KPerry
13B SPCRef
1.00pm
16A DDRU
3rds AHayes
15C SPCRef
13C DWeaver
2.00pm
2nds DDRU
14C JPower
3.05pm
1sts DDRU
SPECIAL NOTES
SPC Rugby Buses will leave SPC (Yundah Street) at 7.30am SHARP and will depart Downlands College at the conclusion of the First XV Rugby at 4.45pm. Team Lists will be placed on Sports Notice Boards on Wednesday 30th March once received from coaches. ALL STUDENTS travelling to and from Downlands MUST be dressed in Formal Grey School Uniform. Canteen will be in operation on the day. Sports Medicine will be on site on the day.
ACTIVITIES CONT’D
RUGBY COORDINATOR — HEATH MACKINTOSH
CIC Rugby Away Trial Games of SPC Vs BGS April 2nd 2011
BGS Northgate Playing Fields Cnr Nudgee and Toombul Roads UBD Map 121 (D18)
SPECIAL NOTE
YEAR 5 WILL PLAY INTERNAL GAMES (11:00am-12.30pm) ON AN ALLOCATED FIELD AT BGS PLAYING FIELDS. YEAR 5 COACHES WILL ORGANISE BOTH THE STRUCTURE AND
REFEREEING OF THESE INTERNAL GAMES
AIC Football Away Trial Games of SPC Vs Downlands April 2nd 2011
SPECIAL NOTES
SPC Football Buses will leave SPC (Yundah Street) at 6.00am SHARP and will depart Downlands Col-
lege at the conclusion of the First XV Rugby at 4.45pm. Teams/Squads WILL be selected at TUESDAYS training sessions so that all students have ample notifi-
cation on whether they are required or not as there is only one (1) game per age group. Note Downlands DO NOT have a 16A team.
Team Lists will be placed on Sports Notice Boards on Wednesday 30th March once received from coaches.
ALL STUDENTS travelling to and from Downlands MUST be dressed in Formal Grey School Uni-form.
Canteen will be in operation on the day Sports Medicine will be on site on the day
CIC Football Away Trial Games of SPC Vs BGS April 2nd 2011
BGS Northgate Playing Fields Cnr Nudgee and Toombul Roads UBD Map 121 (D18)
SPECIAL NOTE
YEAR 5 WILL PLAY INTERNAL GAMES (11:00am-12.30pm) ON AN ALLOCATED FIELD
AT BGS PLAYING FIELDS. YEAR 5 COACHES WILL ORGANISE BOTH THE STRUCTURE AND REFEREEING OF THESE INTERNAL GAMES
Time No. 3A Oval No. 3B Oval 11:00am-12.30pm 6A/B/C vs SPC 6A/B/C 7A/B/C vs SPC 7A/B
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Time Downlands Football Oval 9:00am 13A Squad
10:00am 14A Squad
11:00am 15A Squad
12:00am 2ndXI Squad
1:00pm 1stXI Squad
Time No. 4 Oval No. 5A Oval 11:00am-12.30pm 7A/B/C vs SPC 7A/B 6A/B/C vs SPC 6A/B
Tri-Mester 1 Cricket – 2011 Team Outstanding Award Serviam Award
5D Grady Fisher Charles Lennon
5C Callum McFarlane & Jake Pappin Thomas Lee
5B Callum Waite Ben Salter 5A Connor Cumiskey Harry Lawrence
6C Elliot Schultz Finlay Emery
6B Nicholas Moore Thomas Clench
6A Ryan Shepherd Jack Greentree & Pearson Locke
7B Jordan Humble & Aaron Macko Daniel Sheil & Kurt Kitchen
7A Richard Cook & Callum Thompson Callum Adams
13C Kosta Doueihi Angus Camiller 13B Mitchell Herpich Bede Jennings
13A Rory Livingstone Jacob Lawrence
14B Christopher Reitano Lachlan Munro
14A Harry Rehm Damien McMahon
15B David Stokes & Mitchell Walker Alexander Porter 15A Awtel Power Bruce Renton
5th Joshua Parry Samuel Barry
4th Christopher Boult Dylan Borland
3rd Cameron Gurdler Duncan Moir 2nd Adam Bardini & Aaron Hogg James Webster 1st Jack Ryan Matthew Hall & Alex Williams
Trophy Criteria Recipient
JW Smith Perpetual Trophy College Captain of Cricket /
1st XI Captain James Kelly
Max Graham Encouragement Award Most Promising 1st XI Cricketer Billy Ganiatsas
Damien Peet Memorial Award Most Promising Under Age Cricket-
er Connor Cumiskey
John Lovett Perpetual Trophy Cricketer of the Year Jack Ryan
Cricket Special Awards: 5A Undefeated CIC Season
5thXI Undefeated AIC Season
St Patrick’s College 3rdXI
SPC vs SPLC Rohan Kitchen 5/9 off 4 Overs
CO-CURRICULAR AWARDS
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CO-CURRICULAR AWARDS
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Tri-Mester 1 Swimming - 2011
Junior Age Champions
Senior Age Champions
Criteria Team Name
St Patrick’s College Perpetual 10 Years & Under Swimming Callum Sanders
St Patrick’s College Perpetual
Trophy
11 Years & Under Swimming
Matthew Palmer
and
Connor Clark
St Patrick’s College Perpetual
Trophy 12 Years & Under Swimming
Ross Maybury
Mrs A Dakin Trophy 13 Years & Under Swimming
Tyran Hartley-Wright
A Dakin Trophy 14 Years & Under Swimming
Benjamin Giuliano
A Dakin Trophy 15 Years & Under Swimming
Benjamin Cox
M Pattison Trophy 16 Years & Under Swimming
Gary Black
A J Dakin Trophy Open Swimming
Ivan Sladojevic
Tri-Mester 1 Volleyball– 2011
Volleyball Special Awards: Premiership Pennants—13A; 16A
It’s not whether you get knocked down… It’s whether you get back up.
Team Best and Fairest Serviam Award
13C
Kyle Horsveld Benjamin Cross
13B
Liam Hawkins Reece Myers
13A
Nicholas Proberts Marcus Ferguson
14C
Alex Kallenbach Morgan Webster
14B
Benjamin Taylor James Austin
14A
Lachlan Stringfellow Corey Wagner
15B
Angus Howieson Steven Hallam
15A
Jake Parker Daniel Seagrott
16A
Mitchell Dale Michael Wallace
3rd VI
Ryan O’Dea Trent Riddell
2nd VI
Sean Campbell Douglas Howieson
1st VI
Jordan Sheterline Daniel Stringfellow
CRITERIA RECIPIENT
College Captain of Volleyball /1st VI Captain Jordan Sheterline
and
Daniel Stringfellow
Volleyball Player of the Year Liam Roberts
Volleyball Volunteer of the Year Aidan Molloy
CO-CURRICULAR AWARDS
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“Great Morven Race” As part of our St Patrick’s Day celebrations last week we conducted the annual Great Morven Race. "Morven", the central building of our campus, was constructed in 1864 as home for one of Queensland's first Parliamentarians, Mr John McDonnell. From 1890 to 1910 "Morven" was the official summer residence for the Governor of Queensland, Sir Henry Wylie Norman. In 1951, Father O'Rourke, parish priest of Sandgate pur-chased "Morven" with the intent of beginning a school for boys. Today it still sits majestically overlooking Moreton Bay. This year over 200 boys ran in four different age groups around Morven. The results were as follows:
GOLD
EVENT YEAR RACE STUDENT’S NAME PLACE TIME
Great Morven Race
2011 Junior Race Lucas Lutter 1st 4 min
Great Morven Race
2011 Middle Race Jacob Caruana 1st 3 min 49 sec
Great Morven Race
2011 Senior Race Rylie Thompson-Bagshaw 1st 3 min 27 sec
Great Morven Race
2011 Year 12 Race Matthew Hall 1st 3 min 26 sec
SILVER
EVENT YEAR RACE STUDENT’S NAME PLACE TIME
Great Morven Race
2011 Junior Race Pearson Locke 2nd 4 min 9 sec
Great Morven Race
2011 Middle Race Jordan Johnson 2nd 3 min 53 sec
Great Morven Race
2011 Senior Race Gary Black 2nd 3 min 32 sec
Great Morven Race
2011 Year 12 Race James Kelly 2nd 3 min 29 sec
BRONZE
EVENT YEAR RACE STUDENT’S NAME PLACE TIME
Great Morven Race
2011 Junior Race Thomas Berry 3rd 4 min 20 sec
Great Morven Race
2011 Middle Race Adam Edgar 3rd 3 min 55 sec
Great Morven Race
2011 Senior Race Harald Egerton 3rd 3 min 37 sec
Great Morven Race
2011 Year 12 Race Jarrod Watson 3rd 3 min 33 sec
CO-CURRICULAR AWARDS
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ACTIVITIES CONT’D
DIRECTOR OF CULTURE—GEOFF SAMUELS
PRACTICE FOR NAPLAN BIS COMPETITIONS TERM TWO Term Two begins a new season of the Brisbane Independent Schools (BIS) Public Speaking, Debating and Chess competitions. The Brisbane Independent Schools Program gives our years 5, 6 and 7 boys the opportunity to compete against other colleges in chess, public speaking and debating. It is conducted over three Tuesday evenings in May. Parents this is also an opportunity for boys to prepare for the upcoming NAPLAN test in Term Two as the Public Speaking practice reinforces the in school teaching of the Persuasive Text being taught in preparation for these nationwide English tests. Preparation for the BIS will involve some practice after school to compete at evening meets to be held on the following dates: Tues May 3, 2011 Tues May 17, 2011 Tues May 31, 2011 If you’re interested contact Mr Geoff Samuels, Mr Paul Arcodia or Mr Dan Reid at the following contacts [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
DEBATING NEWS Wednesday night saw our Year 8 Team 1 finally make their debut in the QDU competition (after their Round 1 postponement). Whilst narrowly losing, the boys gave an incredible first performance. James Anderson, Matthew Weekes and Alister Kerr were particularly impressive for debating novices, putting forward rebuttal that would rival that seen in some of the Year 12 debates. The boys and their coaches, Ms Georgakis and Mr Seers, should be congratulated on such an accomplished start. The start to Round 2 proper saw a clean-sweep for St Patrick’s with our Firsts, Seconds and Year 10 teams all winning. The Year 10 boys encountered our first short preparation debate of the season, with boys only given an hour to prepare an argument for a topic. Jacob Johannessen, total debating rookie, stepped into the role as first speaker with only a few hours’ notice and has stunned coaches and spectators with his adept command of debating. Congratulations to all coaches and teams on a fantastic week of de-bating. Next week our Year 9’s continue their campaign at Albany Creek State High, both teams at 8:15pm . The Year 11’s will be at home at 7:00pm (receiving topics at 6:00pm).
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Dear Parents, My apologies for not keeping you all up to date with what has been happening with the P&F this term. As a secondary teacher myself, I can tell you it has been a very long and extremely busy term. Rest assured, however, the P&F has been slowly but surely achieving some goals. First, I would like to thank everybody in the community for the support they gave to this year’s Shindig. It was a great night and thank you to Michele McKeering and her band of helpers for organising such a wonderful function. One of the truly great parts of the night was the number of parent helpers on the door, selling raffle tickets, on the bar and prior to and after the night. One of the major aims for the P&F this year, and hopefully into the future, is do more for the school. This began at our last meeting. It was decided that the P&F would cover the cost of the initial creation of the Memorial Garden. And for those of you that have seen the garden you know what a marvellous feature it now is within the school landscape. It was also decided that the P&F would provide funds to acquire some furniture for the Chapel in the new building. These include a lectern and side table for Father Liam. The P&F is also investigating the purchase and installation of shades/umbrellas for the courtyard directly in front of Morven. If there is anybody in the school community who can assist it would be greatly appreciated. Obviously, to continue this kind of support the P&F has been looking at ways to raise funds. We are now finalising the Easter pie drive fundraiser. Thanks to all who supported this. Soon, the Entertainment Books will be available. The P&F is looking at a number of options for Semester Two and welcomes any suggestions from the community. Which brings me to my final request. One of the best meetings we had this year occurred on the same night as the Years 7-9 Netbook Meeting for parents. The number of parents who just “dropped in” was fantastic. The P&F, like all the other support groups, cannot survive without the support of the parents. So, if you would like a say in what the P&F does or does not do for your son’s school, attend a meeting. We would like to invite all parents, and in particular the parents of the Year 5, 6 and 7 boys. Your boys are going to be at St Pat’s for quite a few more years and the P&F invites you to be involved in what we, the parent body, can do for them and the school in the future. So, check out the calendar! Circle in red the date for the P&F Meeting! And SEE YOU THERE! All the best. Malcolm Steele President, P&F
PARENTS AND FRIENDS NEWS
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COMMUNITY NEWS
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COMMUNITY NEWS CONT’D
The Paddies Van is Proudly Sponsored by:-
Date Helpers
Fri 01/04 Nola Pederson, Jenny Evans, Trisha Fitzpatrick, Maree Denkes
Mon 04/04 Mary McHugh, Karen McArdle, Lorraine Durigon, Leanne Basile, Emma‐Jane Baker
Tue 05/04 Michelle Smith, Sara Cronk, Sarah Carson
Wed 06/04 Mary Brodie, Sue Henley, Andrew Meade, Jane Doyle, Margaret Armitage
Thu 07/04 Jeana Sco , Vicki Robinson, Julie Blansjaar, Liz Kelly
Fri 08/04 Susan Mobbs, Sue Fuhrmeister, Susan Norden Foster, Tanya Smith
Help needed Friday 29th April Call Demetri on 3631 9050
UNIFORM SHOP
TERM 2 UNIFORM YEARS 10,11,12 REQUIRE
LONG TROUSERS & BLAZERS. ALL STUDENTS REQUIRE A TIE.
YEARS 10, 11, 12 LONG TROUSERS – Please organize purchase of these asap to be ready for the start of Term 2.
BLAZERS ORDERED – ordered by 18 February. Regular sizes are here and available for collection on payment of balance owing. Other sizes should be here first week of April.
MUSICAL ACCESSORIES — are available at the Uniform Shop during regular trading hours
MOUTHGUARDS – These are for sale @ $6.50 each
TRADING HOURS TERM TIME TUES 12- 4PM, WED 10AM-2PM
THURS 7.30-11.30AM
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 Sandgate Lagoon
5.45 pm—8.30 pm
Tuesday, 5 April
Michael McAloon, Damien McMahon, Christopher Merrick, Nicholas Mobbs, Callum Molloy,
Kyle Pettigrew, Mitchell Phillips-Beckett
Thursday, 7 April
Fabian Power, Daniel Robinson, Christopher Ryan-Budd, Charchris
Smith, Luke Teeuwsen, Michael Thomson, Thomas Trembath
Thursday 7 April Corbin Steinmuller, Nathan Genocchio, Kyal Wagstaff, Raymundus Bria, Jacob Ryan
Saturday, 2 April
Jacob Lawrence, Sam Henderson, Kyle Tierney, Ben Giuliano, Raniera
Te Moni, Nathaniel Batson, Trent Barrett
Please Note: If you cannot fulfil your commitment to take part in these service programs, please advise Mrs Righetti ASAP.
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LOST HATS
Hat embroidered DERHAM—BROWNE
Hat embroidered O’SULLIVAN
Hat embroidered K BAINES
Parents please check your child’s hat to see if they have the correct hat.
HOUSE BADGES
Rice, Treacy and Xavier House Badges are available
from the Finance Office for $5.00
DATE CLAIMER
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April 02
AIC/CIC Rugby/Football Trials (A)
April 05
Per 1-2 11 Hist test/Per 2 Co Curricular Awards Assembly/ MT-3 Yr 7 group excursion to Eventide / Per 3-4 5.3 Excursion
April 06
QDU Rnd 2 Yr 9/11 Per 1-4 Yr 11 make up Numeracy and Literacy testing in O215/ Per 3-4 5.3,5.4 Excursion
April 07
Per 3-4 (5) 9 SOSE Exam/ Per 3-5 Yr 12 QCS Practice
April 08
Final Day Term 1 Shore to Gate
April 09
College Musical rehearsal/ Yr 7 Rugby tournament — (Sunday) U14 Football tour
April 25
ANZAC DAY
April 26
EASTER MONDAY PUBLIC HOLIDAY
April 27
Day 1 TERM 2, ANZAC DAY LITURGY, Student Leaders In-Service
April 28
Parent /Teacher Meetings
April 29
CIC Cross Country Meet (A)
April 30
AIC Rugby/Football Trial (H) / CIC Rugby/Football Rnd 1 (A)
