Dear Parents, Students, Staff and Friends of St Patrick’s College,

What does the world around your son look like to him? How informed is he about the world in which he lives? For our boys to become great writers and critical thinkers, they must be interested in, and informed about, the world in which they live. In order to be able to participate intelligently in conversations about the world, they must immerse themselves in it. Arriving at an informed opinion, drawing conclusions about various topics or themes requires an immersion in the business of that same topic or theme.

Our boys are required to generate ideas. We are told that these kinds of skills will be essential if they are to be successful in the workplace. Ideas are not isolated from everything else; they are a product of our experience, our thinking, our world, our socio-cultural and historical experiences as well as our imaginations and musings. We can’t generate ideas unless we expose ourselves to the world around us – both the real world as well as our inner world of imagination. Reading will do this. Wide reading of all sorts of texts will not only spark ideas and conversations but it will help inform opinions and broaden our world view. It will allow us to make sensible statements and to develop a line of argument instead of talking out of our hat, or my pet hate; saying “I don’t know, it was before my time.” Strictly speaking, much of what the Beatles wrote was before my time, but I can sing nearly every song they wrote and play it! World War II was way before my time, but my knowledge of it has helped me form opinions about totalitarianism and futility and loss and grief, suffering and empathy.

When we spend time learning about other places, other people and others’ views, it helps us form our own. Fiction, non-fiction, current affairs and news are all important for our boys to be listening to and reading about. How often do you ask your son what he knows about the world? Has he engaged in any discourse with you about the political climate right now in this country? How does he feel about climate change? What does he think the Parramatta Eels’ chances are of making the top eight this year, and why or why not? Uniformed views represent ignorance. Wide reading, listening to others and conducting research makes for better thinkers, and students who will take more risks with their learning. They are then basing their own ideas by situating them in their wide exposure to the thinking of others.

If you do not timetable a dinner ritual at your house I urge you to reconsider. I know there are myriad reasons why this cannot always happen, but at least committing to a set number of nights per week provides a fantastic opportunity for conversation. At the dinner table, refuse any phones or technology and simply talk to each other. Ask questions about how people feel about, think about or what they know about . . . whatever topic. Then probe a little further (especially with boys): what leads them to think this? How do they know? What have they read that informs this opinion or idea?

This year (and beyond) our chief learning focus across the College is to improve the writing standards of our boys. We want them to take risks to express their own ideas and not be afraid to do so. Perhaps if we work with them to broaden their worldview through being exposed to quality texts this may also be a contributing factor to improving their writing. In this way they will read for meaning, seek other interpretations and draw conclusions that are informed by their reading and by their growing confidence about their own ideas and thoughts.

I asked my adult son to read a newspaper article that I read one Saturday a few weeks ago that really irked me. I won’t go into what annoyed me or why, but safe to say I wanted to bounce some ideas with him about how he felt about the tone, language and thesis of the author. It was the discussion that ensued that excited me; hearing his thoughts, ideas and response and then either defending my stance or learning from him and listening to his reflections. In fact, maybe my initial response was misconceived, yet what it did prompt was a) for him to read the article because he now had his curiosity piqued and b) a robust discussion thereafter. I love engaging in this kind of dialogue with him because he is so well read and informed. I may not always agree with him and we will both argue our corner vehemently. What a great way to engage in text all the same!

Ash Wednesday Today marks the beginning of Lent. We recommit to turning away from sin and being faithful to the Gospel. What a gift this is to us. As we consider our prayer life, commit to almsgiving and fasting, we are given the opportunity to ‘start again’ in so many ways. May the season give you pause for reflection; and on what really matters. On this day we mark ourselves with the sign of our faith in ash. There is deep significance to this act, but on a simple level, we are reminded of our faith and of our commitment to discipleship – in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Our fragility, our humanity and our sinfulness are all wrapped up in this mark on our forehead.

Live Jesus in our Hearts, Forever. Craig Wattam Principal

Vol 32, No 06—6 March 2019

P A R E N T P O R TA L The College has undertaken a new initiative, the Parent Portal, to provide parents discreet information about your son’s progress at the College. SOLE will be decommissioned at the end of Term 2 this year as we migrate to the Parent Portal. In the next couple of weeks each family will receive an email with a log in and an access key for your son/s. The Parent Portal will include Academic Reports, Daily Notices, College Forms and a number of other resources.

Stay tuned for this exciting event. Damian Chase—Deputy Principal

J U N I O R S C H O O L After my Year 5 team’s unfortunate loss to Cranbrook in the Cricket on Saturday morning, we were approached by a parent from the opposing team. He said to the boys “Of all the teams we’ve played, you guys are the best sports we’ve met. You clapped the opposing batsmen on and off; you acknowledged when a line ball had crept across the boundary and was a four; you acknowledged when our boys played a good shot. Well done, boys.”

I point this out to acknowledge the good sportsmanship shown by this particular team, and also that this is actually our expectation of all teams at all times. We play hard and we love to hear the war cry after a win, but we always remember that sport is one way we become the person we want to be. Just as we respect strength of mind and strength of body, we hold strength of character in the highest regard.

As we begin Lent this week, I hope the Junior School boys and families will approach the season with a focus on both strength and humility of spirit. It is not a contradiction to put these ideas together—Jesus was immensely strong yet also humble. May we learn this lesson from him.

Please help and encourage the Junior School boys to be generous of heart as they raise money towards our Lenten fundraising partners. We hope that as we raise money that does great good in the world, we will be transformed ourselves.

Many thanks and God Bless,

Ben Munday—Director of Junior School

RECYCLING & SUSTAINABLE PRACTICE AT SPC—SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE! In the last few years the College has been increasing its focus on sustainability around the school. From endeavouring to use fewer disposable plastics to encouraging the use of reusable containers and implementing various recycling programs around the school, we are all trying to work together to reduce our negative impact on the environment. Last year saw the introduction of the “Return and Earn at SPC” program. This system encourages students to recycle their plastic bottles, aluminium cans and even “Up & Go’s” in return for College Cup Points. So far, this program has seen approximately 2,000 items recycled, and since expanding the recycling stations into two more locations there has been a significant increase in recycled items. Remember, if you are not sure whether your item can be recycled within this program, look for the following symbol on the label:

In addition to “Return and Earn at SPC” the College also partners with TerraCycle, an organisation that recycles items which were previously considered unrecyclable. There is a TerraCycle station located at the back of the Hickey Building, near the Chapel, where used toothbrushes, toothpaste tubes, food pouches and certain beauty packaging can be deposited. These items can be brought in all year round and placed in the respective bins.

There is plenty we can do to reduce our waste and overall impact on the environment. It could be as simple as using a Tupperware-style container rather than a zip-lock bag for your snacks, refilling your drink bottle instead of buying a new bottle of water every time or even getting trendy and using a beeswax wrap as an alternative to glad wrap. Let’s keep working together to look after our planet so that it can continue to look after us.

Matthew Herro—Justice & Peace Coordinator

NEWS FROM THE BANDMASTER

Well done to all students who performed in the various Ensembles as part of last Friday evening’s entertainment at the Junior School Dinner.

Any parents with questions relating to the Music Tuition and Ensemble Program are invited to contact the music department via email at music.admin@spc.nsw.edu.au

Derek Rose—Bandmaster

T E A C H I N G S C I E N C E T H R O U G H T E C H N O L O G Y Current educational pedagogy and Science education reforms demand our teachers to integrate technology and inquiry-based teaching into their instruction. Using technology as a tool allows students to work as scientists in and outside the laboratory.

In Years 7-10, students will be utilising a digital science resource called Stile. The objective behind Stile’s mission is to improve scientific literacy and help prepare students for the

increasing number of STEM-related jobs that await them. Built by a team of Australian teachers and scientists, Stile uniquely engages students by bringing the real-world relevance of science into the classroom and teaching the key scientific concepts behind it. The resource encourages students to critically analyse, evaluate and apply the concepts presented.

Stile is an online resource; it features rich explanations, videos, illustrations and simulations that are engaging for students. While it doesn’t come with an accompanying hard-copy book, all lessons can be easily printed should students wish.

Stile resources are being aligned and integrated in our teaching and learning programs to improve and support student learning. Stile is also being used as a formative assessment tool as it allows teachers to tailor quizzes and tests to gauge student understanding and provide timely and effective feedback.

Undoubtedly technology cannot replace a teacher in a classroom, or the rich experiences gained by participating in hands-on experiments and class discussions. However, it does provide support in understanding many abstract concepts like gravity and force.

Every student from 7-10 has been provided with a log in and every Science teacher has set up their classes with differentiated lessons in Stile. Parents can take a closer look at the Stile page set up by their son’s teacher, their son’s work and the associated feedback they have received from their teacher. The Stile website can be accessed at http://stileapp.com.

Surekha Chander—Science Coordinator

C U R R I C U L U M 2019 NESA Confirmation of Entry Forms Over the coming week or so, students of Years 10, 11 and 12 are confirming their respective enrolment entries with the New South Wales Education Standards Authority (NESA) for the purpose of credentialing, ultimately leading to the award of the Higher School Certificate.

The students will check their personal details, all subjects currently undertaken as well as other details such as indigenous status and Australian citizenship. In addition, each Year 12 student will confirm his eligibility for an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR). A few Year 12 students may choose not to receive an ATAR.

It should also be noted that in signing the Confirmation of Entry form for the HSC, each Year 12 student is confirming he has read and understood the NESA booklet, Rules and Procedures for 2019 Higher School Certificate Candidates, issued to the students last term and available on the NESA website. Also, each Year 12 student is confirming he has completed the NESA All My Own Work program about good scholarship practices.

Years 10 and 11 Confirmation of Entry forms are signed, dated and returned during Homeroom. They do not leave the College. All forms are then cross-checked for accuracy with both College and NESA records. In the case of Year 12, each student will sign and date his form individually with Mrs Doonan.

It is very important that student information maintained by the College is true and accurate and matches records held by NESA for the purposes of credentialing the awards of the Record of School Achievement and the Higher School Certificate. Changes in contact details, medical information or other family details for a student and/or family need to be communicated to the College in writing and should be forwarded to the Enrolment Secretary, Mrs Rogers, by mail or via email.

Should parents or their sons have any questions or concerns regarding any of the details mentioned, please do not hesitate to contact me at the College.

Michael Cutrupi—Director of Curriculum

F A I T H , C H U R C H A N D R E P E T I T I O N Faith and Church are interesting, and often misunderstood, terms in our contemporary Australian context. Faith is that thing that cannot be explained, but that has a lot of benefit for all humans. To believe in something can fulfill an emptiness, provide some comfort and be good for mental health, as well as grow a community. The Church, while led by a group of people, is actually all of us. We are the Church, called by Jesus to love and serve God. Without us Church doesn ’t exist. There is something very powerful about coming together as Church for an expression of faith—people connected by the heart for the greater good. This connection should be comfortable and familiar, as well as full of life.

These days many people often feel uncomfortable or unsure about what to do when going to Mass or other liturgies. Many also don’t know how to respond at various times and so instead of an active expression of faith there is silence. This is all fine and everybody is always welcome. However, it is important to remember that the practice of our faith is learned through repetition, pure and simple. By its very nature a ritual is something that is a particular format repeated frequently, like following a recipe or the lead up to a sporting match. To feel more comfortable in the Chapel/Church and at events that are relevant to us as Catholics we need regular attendance. I know this is how I learned the Mass—by being there each week with my family, by altar serving and by following along with a Missal. Times have changed, but human nature is much the same. We often need to be ‘forced’ to do something good for ourselves, like having a personal trainer who keeps us on track to get and stay fit, or parents who get us to do chores around the house to learn life skills and the need to contribute. The Junior School is moved to the Chapel for Mass on Friday mornings as a way of creating a habit which will hopefully last longer, and secondary students are constantly encouraged to attend. While we aim to engage our students in the practice of the faith, this habit and commitment to faith mostly comes from home. The family is the greatest enforcer of faith and practice. Even as adults we need the regularity of Mass attendance to know our faith more deeply, to feel peace and be comforted in communion with one another.

Liturgy is a big part of life at St Patrick’s College—something we will never shy away from. It is not opt in and opt out when it suits. It is one in, all in, because it is a part of our commitment to our faith and it is important for the development of community. Coming together in a Church or Chapel is a tangible sign of this faith. It is our communal obligation to practice our faith in worship. What we commit to as Christians is a public proclamation of our faith. We confess it in the community, to that same community. In so doing, we feel a sense of oneness and unity in our belief in one God! So whether it is Founder’s Day Mass, Year 5 Welcome Mass or Ash Wednesday Liturgy, all should be in attendance because this is what we are about. I look forward to continuing our regular practice in the Chapel at 8.15am each Friday. Please join us if you can, and remember that repetition is the key!

F A S T I N G I N L E N T A N D S U S TA I N A B L E L I V I N G The link below is a way of looking at how we eat simply for a better world throughout Lent.

https://catholicclimatemovement.global/lent-2019/

It might have some good tips for the season we now embark on as a faith community.

Gillian Daley—Director of Identity

A S H W E D N E S D AY H I G H L I G H T S

O U R F O C U S O N W R I T I N G— 2 0 1 9 At our most recent assembly I spoke to the boys to stress the importance of writing and why the College has a heightened focus on this vital skill this year. Writing is an essential life skill—certainly a compulsory skill for school, but also necessary in terms of communicating effectively for work, in relationships and for further study. In an increasingly online world when others cannot see us face to face, we are judged by our written communication skills. How we express ourselves in writing reveals and can help shape the clarity of our thinking.

Last year, middle leaders worked with their teams to identify key aspects of student writing needs in various stages and subjects. Faculty-identified student writing needs include using subject specific terminology more effectively, sentence and paragraph level writing skills, response to directive terms in short and longer written responses, integration of evidence in essays, use of various forms of feedback to improve writing and student ownership of the writing process. Across the College this year, all teachers from Years 5—12 will be participating in action learning teams focused on improving some aspect of writing based on relevant student needs in their year or subject area. Using initial writing samples from a chosen class as a form of pre-test, teachers will follow the teaching/learning cycle to develop students’ content knowledge then scaffold students through modeled responses, jointly-constructed planning and then independent student writing with evaluation and feedback. Over time, teachers will observe each other and discuss what is working in their own teaching and what can be improved in order to help students become stronger, more effective writers.

In addition, I will be speaking to all Year groups this term about their own approaches to writing and what they can do to improve. Next Tuesday evening at the P & F meeting, I will provide more information on our approaches to improving writing and provide some support for parents looking to assist their sons at home. If you would like to come to the meeting, please contribute any questions or concerns you might have on this form and I will attempt to address them through my presentation.

All students can improve in their ability to write, and all teachers can improve their skills in the teaching of writing. We hope you can see an improvement in your son’s skills over the year.

S T U D Y S K I L L S W O R K S H O P T H U R S D AY 1 4 M AR C H A reminder for parents and boys in Years 7 and 8 that Dr Prue Salter will be at the College on Thursday 14 March to facilitate an engaging and interactive workshop designed to help boys and their parents establish some great approaches to high school study. Please see last week’s Especean for the flyer and additional details. The workshop will take place in the College gym from 7.00pm—8.30pm. Please arrive by 6.45pm to collect your handouts. Boys are to bring their College diary, a highlighter and pen. The workshop is optional but quite valuable and is an excellent complement to the work that Year 7 boys will do here at school next week. If attending, please RSVP on this form no later than Monday 11 March at 8.00pm.

Denise Lombardo—Director of Learning and Innovation

S PAR TA N C H AL L E N G E Lemuel Fernandez, Year 11, recently participated in the Spartan Challenge in which he sprinted over a 5kms course and tackled and scrambled over 20 obstacles along the way. These included the iconic Spear Throw, the Container Complex and Rings. Also a keen Karate student, Lemuel was presented with a medal and a t-shirt at the finish line of this challenging obstacle course. Well done.

Gaetano Castiglione—Year 11 Coordinator

P & F N E W S On Friday 1 March 2019 the College community formally welcomed our 2019 Year 5 students and their families at the Year 5 Welcome Mass followed by the Year 5 and 6 Welcome Dinner hosted by the P & F. This was a change of format from previous years, combining the Mass and dinner into one evening. During the Mass the 2019 P & F executive was also inducted. It was a wonderful evening celebrating the College community spirit with friendships forged and setting the tone for what will surely be a successful year ahead. As always, the Old Boys did not disappoint with a stirring rendition of the College anthem. A warm thank you to all the volunteers and staff who made the evening a success.

REMINDER: Please join us for the P & F Meeting on Tuesday 12 March which will follow the Parent Forum 2019 Boys and Writing commencing at 7.00pm.

Jamey Poyaoan—P & F President

FATHER/SON EVENING FOR YEAR 11—“WHAT KIND OF MAN WILL HE BE?”

All young men of Year 11 and their fathers/father figures are invited to attend an evening of reflection, sharing and fun. We will share a meal together and continue to develop our relationships in this positive environment. A good chance just to have time together.

Date: Tuesday 26 March 2019 Time: 6.30pm—8.30pm Venue: Waterford House (Merley Rd, Strathfield—next to the College Pool) Attire: Casual clothing

Please rsvp by Friday 22 March. Send an email to gillian.daley@spc.nsw.edu.au with Father/Son Evening as the subject. Please include in the email the name of both the father and the son plus a contact phone number and email address.

Numbers will be limited so get in quick. If you have any questions please send us an email or contact us at the College.

Gillian Daley—Director of Identity & Gaetano Castiglione—Year 11 Coordinator

FIXTURES AND GROUND LOCATIONS are published live online (includes cancellations): Click on http://www.spc.nsw.edu.au/co-curricular/sporting/ or visit the College website and select Sports Fixtures on the Quick Links menu or via the Team App.

WET WEATHER UPDATES: call 02 9763 1000 and follow the prompts; Twitter at http://twitter.com/SPCSeniorSport; or on the Fixtures Pages above.

HEAD OF SECONDARY SPORT Congratulations Congratulations to the 17B, 14A, 14 Black, 13A and 13 Black Basketball sides who have progressed through to this week’s Basketball Finals at Penrith Stadium. We also extend our congratulations to the 1

st XI and 2

nd XI

Cricket sides on their comprehensive Semi-final wins last Saturday. Please come and show your support as the College will host both Finals - 1

st XI on

Breen Oval and the 2nd

XI at Hudson Park. Good Luck to all those involved!

Winter Sport Trials for Rugby, Football and Tennis commence on Wednesday 20 March. Parents and boys are advised that due to ground renovations and availability, the number of pre-season trials may be reduced in some age-groups. It is also timely to remind the community that it ordinarily takes a few rounds into the season proper for coaches to settle on their line-ups. That said, promotion and demotion based on attitude and performance may occur throughout the season if a need arises. Please note that a schedule for trials will be released by next week.

Winter Sports Internal Trials – Saturday 30 March Rugby and Football Trial Fixtures – Saturday 6 April

Cross Country Season I wish to inform all those who will be involved with Cross Country as a co-curricular this year of the improvements and restructure of the upcoming season. It is with great fortune that St Patrick's College has again been welcomed to compete in the GPS/CAS Cross Country Season for 2019.

Students who have nominated to only compete in Cross Country as a co-curricular and no other winter sport will have the opportunity to run in a series of competitive meets on the Saturdays. These meets will be of great value for our runners as preparation in lead up to the ISA Championship on Wednesday 29 May. A note will be sent home shortly to those students who nominated Cross Country as a co-curricular.

Expressions of Interest for Coaching and Refereeing Any parent or Old Boy who is interested in coaching a Football, Rugby or Tennis team this winter season or is interested in refereeing either Football or Rugby for the College is asked to please contact the Head of Sport, Anthony Calavassy—phone: 9763 1000 or email: anthony.calavassy@spc.nsw.edu.au

Anthony Calavassy—Head of Secondary Sport

S P O R T S F I XT U R E S — S AT U R D AY 9 M A R C H 2 0 1 9

C R I C K ET —F i n a ls 1st XI v St Stanislaus 10.00 Breen Oval

2nd XI v Chevalier 10.00 Hudson Park

4th XI v Trinity 4th 12.30 SPC 4

16A v Trinity 3rd 1.30 TGS No. 3

15A v Concord Briars 8.30 Upjohn Park

14 Black v West Epping 8.00 Cox Park

14 Gold v Carlingford Waratah 8.00 Meadowbank Field 7

13A v Epping District Red 8.00 Robin Thomas Reserve

13B v Carlingford Waratah 8.00 North Ryde RSL

7 Black v 7 Gold 1.30 Phillips Park 2

7 Red v 7 White 1.30 Phillips Park 3

7 Blue v Bye

B AS E B A L L — S em i - F i n a l s 1st IX v Greenway 8.00 Major’s Bay

16s v Macquarie 11.00 Major’s Bay

14s v Five Dock 9.00 Majors Bay

B AS K E T B AL L — F i n a l s 17B v St Andrew's Cathedral 1.30 Penrith Basketball Stadium 4

14A v Oakhill 11.30 Penrith Basketball Stadium 5

14 Black v Redlands D 10.30 Penrith Basketball Stadium 6

13A v Oakhill 10.30 Penrith Basketball Stadium 5

13 Black v Oakhill Green 8.30 Penrith Basketball Stadium 6

S E NI O R S P O R T

B A S K E T B A L L

Prep A v St Ignatius Regis 1 11.00am

Prep B v St Ignatius Regis 1 10.00am

Prep C v St Ignatius Regis 1 9.00am

Prep D v St Ignatius Regis 1 8.00am

Prep E v St Ignatius Regis 2 9.00am

Prep F v St Ignatius Regis 2 8.00am

Prep G v St Ignatius Auburn 1 9.00am

Prep H v St Ignatius Auburn 1 8.00am

Prep I v St Ignatius Auburn 2 9.00am

Prep J v St Ignatius Auburn 2 8.00am

Prep K v St Ignatius Auburn 3 9.00am

Prep L v St Ignatius Auburn 3 8.00am

C R I C K E T

Prep 1st XI v Newington (Wyv) Old Boys 1 7.30am

Prep 2nd XI v Newington (Wyv) Old Boys 2 7.30am

6 C1 v Newington (Wyv) Old Boys 2 10.00am

6 C2 v Mosman Terry Hills 10.00am

5 A v Newington (Wyv) Johnson North 7.30am

5 B v Newington (Wyv) Phillips 1 8.00am

5 C1 v Newington (Wyv) Phillips 2 8.00am

5 C2 v Kings Price 2 9.30am

S O F T B A L L

Prep A v Tudor House Breen Oval 9.30am

T E N NI S

Tennis A v Trinity Jnr School Trinity Tennis Centre 8.00am

Tennis B v Cranbrook white SPC Courts 8.00am

Auburn Basketball Centre—Wyatt Park: Church St, Lidcombe Breen Oval—Edgar St, Strathfield Phillips Park—Nicholas St, Auburn

Terry Hills—MPOEC, Cnr Tooronga Rd & Kallaroo Rd, Terry Hills SPC Courts—Edgar St, Strathfield

Old Boys 1 & 2—200 Stanmore Rd, Stanmore (in College grounds) Johnson North—200 Stanmore Rd, Stanmore (in College grounds)

Regis 1 & 2—Riverview St, Lane Cove (try Riverview if not coming up on nav)

Price 2—Pennant Hill Rd, North Parramatta (in College grounds) Trinity Tennis Centre—55 King St, Canterbury

J U NI O R S P O R T

J U NI O R S P O R T V E N U E S

JUNIOR SCHOOL SPORT On Friday 1 March the Junior School Swimming Squad had it’s first hit out in the pool at the annual BPSSA Swimming Carnival. The day was held at St Ignatius’ Riverview and we must thank them for being such wonderful hosts. The Carnival is a more relaxed affair and is used to get the boys ready and used to the conditions they will face at the upcoming IPSHA

Swimming Carnival. Even with this relaxed atmosphere, the swimming gets quite competitive.

Our boys had a very successful carnival. With only 7 schools competing, the SPC boys managed to place in nearly every event they were entered. A truly remarkable feat. Had there been an award for overall winners, I am sure the boys would have walked away with the gong. What really impressed me though, was the comradery and support the boys gave each other. With half the team new to the Swimming squad and the College, the boys gelled well together and were a great advertisement for what inclusive community can mean. Well done boys.

The end of the first term of summer sport is quickly upon us. With only two rounds remaining of summer sport, attention is starting to steer towards the winter season. I have already noticed the odd AFL ball or Rugby ball making an appearance in the fields and at training. Trials for winter sport will be held towards the end of Term 1. Please keep an ear out for announcements and messages from your sons regarding times and places for winter trials.

With Lent just around the corner, it is a good time to check in with how we are doing with our fundraising for those less fortunate. The majority of students have gone online and created their profiles for our Fun Run/Cross Country event. There are still many students though, who still need to do this. Could you please make this a priority in the coming days. Giving is not about raising more money than anyone else, like a competition. It is more about giving what you can and maybe making a small sacrifice in order to be able to give. I would encourage all families to discuss what this may mean/look like with their sons.

John Locke—Junior School Coordinator of Co-curricular

PARENTS' AND FRIENDS' COMMITTEE

PRESENTSBoys and Writing

Guest SpeakerMrs Denise Lombardo

Director of Learning & InnovationTuesday 12 March 2019,

7.00pm in the Robson Auditorium

The P&F meeting will follow the forum.

RSVP:

By Friday 8 March 2019

trish.lopizzo@spc.nsw.edu.au

ST PATRICK'S COLLEGE

To discuss the focus on writing at SPC,

and how home and school

can work together.