Calling - Issue 05 (23 February 2012)

Dear Members of the St Patrick’s Family, It has been another good week at St Patrick’s College. The Year 6 and 8 Camp and retreat program has been very successful and I thank the staff who have participated in these programs. Whilst the camp program can be somewhat disruptive to the school program it does provide an excellent extension to the academic program and is critical to the holistic education offered at St Patrick's College. Wednesday was Ash Wednesday and as a College we conducted Liturgies within each House. These more intimate Liturgies allow the staff and students to reflect on the significance of Ash Wednesday and how each of us can prepare for Easter during this Lenten period. Lent is an important time in the Church’s calendar. I would ask that you keep in your thoughts and prayers Mr Chris Campbell, Assistant Principal Curriculum. Chris’s mother passed away last week and her funeral was this morning. Mrs Campbell was an active member of the St Patrick’s Community when her sons attended the College in the 1970’s and currently attending the College are her grandson’s Flynn and Mitchell Turner. Please keep Chris and his family in your thoughts and prayers. Last year St Patrick’s College appointed Mr Mark Ellison to the position of Curriculum Leader Justice and Peace. This was the first such appointment within EREA schools. Mark has been instrumental in incorporating a range of justice issues into the curriculum across many year levels. Since Mark’s appointment in 2011 EREA schools have created similar appointments. Therefore it is with mixed feelings that I announce that Mark Ellison will be leaving St Patrick’s College at the end of Term 1 to take up the position of Director of Justice of Peace at Nudgee College. I congratulate Mark on his appointment, thanking him for his outstanding contributions to St Patrick’s College over many years and wish him and his family all the best in his new position. This weekend the Year 12 Kiaros Retreats begin. These are extraordinarily powerful experiences for the staff and students who attend. This weekend two groups of Year 12 students (61) will be involved with 16 staff, and a similar number will participate in the second Kiaros program later in the year. This retreat presents challenges and opportunities for the students and staff and are an integral part of the Year 12 journey. Next weekend the College will be hosting the College Captain’s Reception as part of our 60 year celebrations. At this stage we have over half of the 60 years represented as well as a number of the past principal's attending. It will be another opportunity for our past to be celebrated and it should be a great afternoon. Finally this week can I remind parents and friends about the Shindig on Saturday 17 March. Tickets are available from the office. It will be a great night so come along, bring your friends and support the College and its various Support Groups. Have a great week. God Bless

Dr Michael Carroll College Principal

23 February 2012 No. 05

COLLEGE DEAN

DAVID GARDINER

The Shore to Gate is an annual event designed to promote a sense of community, have some fun and to raise some money. This year’s Shore to Gate will be held on the last day of Term 1, Friday 30 March. The day will begin with an Easter Liturgy in the Callan Cen-tre followed by the Shore to Gate. It is a significant and great way to finish Term 1 together. I encourage every family to support the day and to support the fundraising. Funds raised will be allocated to a new House Championship Scoreboard and additional tables and seating around the College grounds plus the College’s International Service Projects. Each House has a specific project, covering the East Timor Coffee, Phambili in Africa, the Untouchables in India, East Timor Orphan-age, Leper colony in India, Indigenous communities, Kiva microbanking, Edmund Rice camps and Guide Dogs Australia. Fund-raising associated with the Shore to Gate is an opportunity for us to improve the facilities for the boys plus supporting a tremendous range of groups who are less fortunate than our community. Each student will be given a Sponsor’s/Donation card next Mon-day. Each card will have the individual student’s name on it and that student is responsible for his card. Every boy has been asked to raise at least $20, please encourage your son to be involved. It does take some effort from each student to go out and seek spon-sors/ donations. But we expect every student to go that extra mile and be involved. It is a great opportunity for everyone to get in-volved and promote the sense of community within St Patrick’s. Re-wards will be offered to the students for certain levels of fundrais-ing with a trip to Wet and Wild being offered to every student who raises over $100.

On Monday 13 February, two of our Seniors, Joshua Smith and Duncan Moir, participated in the Lions Youth of the Year competi-tion at the club level. The competition involved two separate components; firstly, an interview where the candidates were assessed on leadership ability, involvement in their local community and general knowledge. Hearing from contestants in years gone by I was ex-pecting the general knowledge component to involve difficult questions and true to form they did; however, never underesti-mate a Firsts debater and their knowledge of the Greek debt crisis, and both Josh and Duncan left the interview having actually enjoyed this component. The next part of the challenge came that evening when the boys then had to compete in a public speaking event where they had to present both prepared and impromptu talks. The boys spoke brilliantly in both components and the night was a success, with Joshua Smith taking both the prize for best speaker of the night and overall Club champion. He will progress to the Zone Final in mid-March. Both boys are to be congratulated on their excellent efforts and for being exemplary ambassadors of the College.

PUBLIC SPEAKING COORDINATOR - REBECCA HEWITT

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INDIA IMMERSION

PETER SLOSS

In trying to describe my time in India, I could explain our itinerary and nearly four weeks of the amazing activities and sites. However, on reflection, I think a more effective way of explaining my true experience of India might be by sharing this simple story ….. Father Liam’s work in India is quite extraordinary, and the place that stood out for me the most was the Leper hos-pital in Puri that he had set up many years ago. The Leper hospital didn’t stand out exactly, it was the people in it that really made the impact towards me. In the hospital there were different wards. These wards differed from minor cases of leprosy, to extreme cases of leprosy. In the minor ward, there were these four ladies and it was clearly obvious that they’d never get any visi-tors. As soon as we stepped into that room, they rose out of bed to greet us with massive smiles. The look on their faces was truly amazing as we went around the room and hugged them, one by one. I clearly remember one of the ladies breaking down into tears as she grasped us within her arms. One of the doctors said that they never receive visitors, which made it more amazing because we were making their day so much better. As time flew by, we then came across the ward of people with extreme cases of leprosy. I knew earlier that this will be one of the hardest challenges I’ll face this trip. Looking through the door at the two men that were in their bed made me feel sick. So many flies buzzing around, and the stench was horrific. Finally stepping into the room and looking at one patient, who had the most severe case of leprosy in the hospital. His whole body was almost covered, but his upper legs and lower back were the places worse off. Seeing at least 40 flies on him and the stench was once again terrible. He couldn’t move or talk and his skin was rotting away. He was in a very bad condition. The other person in the room who was also heavily struck by leprosy was capable of moving and talk-ing. I went up and shook his hand, and he grabbed it for at least a minute and started sobbing. By witnessing these two heavily struck Lepers, I realize how much better our life and health is back in Australia. The next day when we left the Brothers disabled home, we got a message from the leper hospital that the man in the serious condition had passed away. That to me was sad, but I knew he is in a much better place. The Leper hospital in Puri really stood out for me on this trip, because it was an experience that I struggled with. Father Liam is a very special man, one of a kind I’d say. He is a saint to me and the work he has done in India is truly remarkable. To any younger students, when this Immersion becomes available to you, don’t hesitate in taking up the offer as it is one you will never forget. I have many memories from this trip and it has made me cherish my life so much more.

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CURRICULUM HEAD OF CURRICULUM MATHEMATICS — TROY SHCULTZ

CALLING ARTICLE - MATHS There are currently several exciting opportunities available to our students to engage with Mathematics outside of everyday teaching and learning. WORLD MATH DAY: this year is Wednesday 7 March. All students in Years 5-10 should have received a login for the website www.worldeducationagames.com. This site is sanctioned by UNICEF and provides fun interactive Math games that promote a global citizenship and awareness whilst improving basic skills of arithmetic. Students may compete online at school on the day and can practice at home at any time leading up to the event. SPC MATH TEAM: Entering its third year, this group of students meets under the guidance of Mr. Ben Greenfield. It is currently open to students in Years 9-12 who are talented Mathematicians who are interested in improving their problem solving skills and that wish to pursue success in competitions such as the Australian Math Competition and UNSW competition. Students will also be selected from this group to represent the College at the District Math Challenge to be held towards the middle of the year. THE PI - CHALLENGE: We are looking for the student who can recall the irrational number pi to the most decimal places. Trials will be held during lunchtimes towards the end of term with the final to be conducted on assembly. There are prizes up for grabs so start practicing. MATH TUTORING: Students can seek extra assistance with any problems they may be encountering. Tutoring is held during the following times: Years 5-7 Tuesday – Thursday Junior lunch in Morrisey Learning Support Years 9-12 Tuesday & Thursday Senior Lunch in O205/6. Parents please note if your son is attending Math tutoring in the future, a stamp will be placed in his diary to record and validate his attendance. I would encourage all students to consider taking advantage of the opportunities mentioned and can be contacted at [email protected] with any queries or questions.

YEAR 12

STUDENTS

NOT

ATTENDING

KAIROS

The Year 12 students not attending Kairos on Monday and Tuesday

will be attending QCS practice sessions on both days.

This involves both

OP eligible and non eligible students.

Change of

Assessment

Date

Year 10 SOSE Response to Stimulus Exam will now be held on Thursday 1 March 2012 Period 3 Week B. Year 12 Math C Assignment Due 26th March Year 12 Drama Presenting Task Thursday 31 May Period 1

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ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL STUDENT FORMATION — FRANK TORRISI

STUDENTS

UNIFORM A reminder for all students 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 Assem-bly this week that consequences will occur if they are not wearing their 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 be-haved 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. INTER-HOUSE SWIMMING CARNIVALS It was a big week with two swimming carnivals last week. The spirit and participation from the students were excellent. The Year 12 students certainly led from the front and were very vocal with their spirit. The support the House Leaders gave to the younger students was extremely impressive. The outstand-ing swimmers will now represent St Patrick’s at the upcoming AIC and CIC carnivals. Particular thanks to the House Deans who worked tirelessly over both days to ensure the carnival ran smoothly and was full of positive spirit. Results will be released next week as a number of key year levels and staff were away this week. WEEK 5 “HAIR WEEK” This week is Hair Week which is halfway through the Term. I ask that you check your son’s hair and if required, make the necessary arrangements to have their hair cut to meet the College guidelines before the start of next week. I remind all students that their hair needs to be combed in a style that is appropriate for school. We have spoken to a number of boys and have sent letters to parents of those boys who require to have their haircut earlier. The “shaggy” or “undone look” is not part of the Hair and Grooming policy at St Patrick’s College. I ask that you check your sons diary Pages 27-28 for the full Hair and Grooming Guidelines. ST PATRICK’S SOCIAL Our first Social for the year is on this Saturday 25 February from 7.00pm to 10.00pm. It will be held at the Sandgate PCYC and is for Year 9 to 12 students. We require parental assistance to help with the cloak room, collecting the entry fee, selling soft drinks and general supervision. Staff will supervise the Social but parental help is essential to help run the evening. All school rules apply and a mini-mum and appropriate dress standard with closed in shoes and no singlets. If you can help, please contact Mrs Fowlie in the Student Office.

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IDENTITY & MINISTRY

CAMPUS MINISTER — PAUL CORFIELD

Last year at St Patricks College we were privileged to have Arthur Conlon, an Aboriginal artist, visit our school and paint a mural and work in a number of workshops with our Year 8 students. This year we expanded upon this with our Year 8’s involved in cultural workshops on Tuesday 20 of February and Friday 24 February. The workshops consisted of three rotations with Arthur Conlon running an art workshop and Kerry Neill running a workshop where the boys learnt about hunting, traditional games and even learnt to throw a boomerang. Our Indigenous Liaisons Officer Stan Carr ran a workshop where he discussed history and the perception of Indige-nous culture. On Tuesday we had Fred Leone from the Flexi Learning Centre at Deception Bay run a workshop where the boys learnt traditional language and dance and we also had Lisa Powell as a guest who taught the boys about Bush Tucker and women’s business in the Aboriginal culture. I spent a great part of the day with Kerry Neill who ran a workshop that any boy would’ve loved that was highly active and entertaining. He showed the boys some traditional hunting instruments as well as the key things to know when hunting animals like a kangaroo. He pointed out to the boys that when hunting the hunter is never to take more than what he actually needs for food. Statements like this are very profound especially when we live in an age where we waste so much without thinking about the consequences of our actions. Kerry also stated that the hunter is truly great when he feels sadness knowing they have killed something on the land. This shows the hunter’s connection to the animal and the land. Many of the boys had chance to throw the boomerang and actually were able to see it come back to them. Some boys were lucky enough to catch and keep their boomerang when it came back to them. I was delighted to see both the enthusiasm and open mindedness with which the boys approached all the workshops. I always enjoy hearing people like Arthur and Kerry speak with pride about the traditions of their cultures. I always love to hear about the connection to the land and how spiritual this is. Arthur Conlon is an amazing artist and to see how he reflects his culture in his art as well as how he is able to make the boys as passionate as he is about art. The day was an important one for the boys and us as a school. Days like this although they will not change the world are a small step into further understanding and reconciliation.

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Let me introduce myself and tell you something of my role here at St Patrick’s College. My name is Stan Carr. I was born in the Waikato district of New Zealand which makes me a Tainui Maori. I was educated at St John’s College Hamilton and came to Australia in 1968 as part of ‘The Maori Premiers’ – a band which toured all along the East Coast of Australia.

I grew tired of the touring musician’s life and made my home in Gladstone where I began the years spent as a con-struction worker. I moved to Brisbane and ran a guitar teaching studio and Record Bar. I had been living in Austral-ia for 10 years and found similarities but huge differences between the Indigenous people of this country and my own country, so I began to work for the Quuensland Government as a Liaison Officer in the Department of Aborigi-nal and Islander Advancement.

I worked with the Queensland Government in the area of Indigenous Development till 2004, working in remote communities like Bamaga at the tip of Cape York and Yarrabah, east of Gordonvale. I have been involved in de-veloping sport, recreation and cultural programs based out of the then Minister – Bob Katter’s office, including run-ning the Indigenous Peoples of Queensland Pavilion at World Expo 88 to creating and managing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Housing construction unit which built affordable and effective houses for Indigenous People and trained Indigenous apprentices. There were 380 tradesmen and women who became qualified in that pro-gram.

In the past 5 years I have been running a Newsagency in Queen Street and working as a cross cultural consultant for the Federal and State Government. I realised last year that ‘big picture’ thinking isn’t going to make much – if any – difference to the lives of the Indigenous People of Australia. I saw the position of Indigenous Liaison Officer at St Patrick’s College Shorncliffe, advertised in the Courier Mail and decided to ap-ply.

I really was impressed with the school and with the vision of Dr Carroll and his College Leadership Team. I feel the Homestay Program for boys from remote parts of the state is really visionary. Real, basic support will be the way forward. Being able to help the young men of St Patrick’s understand and appreciate each other’s culture and develop a Reconciliation program which is meaningful and lived on a daily basis is something I look forward to. Being originally from New Zealand, rugby is second nature to me; as is rugby league; in fact all sport. I look forward to being part of this impressive school. I have been humbled by the friendliness of students and staff alike and thank you for welcoming me.

You all know where I ‘live’ – please don’t hesitate to visit.

INDIGENOUS LIASON OFFICER — STAN CARR

IDENTITY & MINISTRY

STAN WITH HIS GRANDSON

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IN-SEASON AND PRE-SEASON SPORT – GETTING THE RIGHT BALANCE As most are aware there is a lot of sport on offer right now at St Patrick’s College. There are many groups prepar-ing and training for the current in-season sports of Cricket, Volleyball and Swimming, groups getting prepared for sporting tours and groups working on pre-season skills of rugby and football. With this all taking place at once it can sometimes become very confusing to both the student and their parents as to what is expected of them. Coupled with this is also getting the right balance of sport, study and socialising for our boys. The below four points, may make the decision-making process easier: 1. IN-SEASON Always remember that any St Patrick’s College student who has committed to an in-season sport of swimming, cricket or volleyball are expected, without question, to honor that commitment and attend these training sessions and games above all other sporting activities (even if there is temptation is to attend only pre-season training).

2. PRE-SEASON Increase your communication with the related sports coordinator/s and coaches so that they fully understand what you can commit to and what you cannot commit to with regards to pre-season training, particularly if you are in-volved in Swimming, Cricket or Volleyball.

3. TIME MANAGEMENT All students are encouraged to ‘map out’ their weekly commitments on paper so that they can identify what is required and then they can prioritize. This will also prepare them both mentally and emotionally for what is ahead of them that week. ‘Mapping Out’ will assist greatly with getting organised. 4. OVER COMMITMENT Should a student find they are over committed they are to ‘drop’ the pre-season training and concentrate only on their in-season sport then pick up on the pre-season training at the conclusion of any in-season activity. Again, communicating with coordinators and/or coaches is essential in these specific situations. OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS Adam Palmer (Year 5), Ben Colbert (Year 6), Jarred Megaw (Year 6), Callum Sanders (Year 6), Connor Clark (Year 7), Matthew Palmer (Year 7), Elliot Schultz (Year 7) – all selected into the Bramble Bay District Primary Swimming Team to compete at the Metropolitan North Swimming Championships next Wednesday, 29 February. SPC TRIMESTER ONE SPORTING COORDINATORS Following are the names of coordinators and contact details for this term’s sports. Cricket – Mr Ryan Schultz [email protected] Volleyball – Mr Chris Carlill [email protected] Swimming – Mr Shane Bowden [email protected]

SPC TRIMESTER TWO SPORTING COORDINATORS Following are the names of coordinators and contact details for next term’s sports. Rugby – Mr Heath Mackintosh [email protected] Football – Mr Josh McCloughan [email protected] Cross Country – Mr Paul Toohey [email protected]

ACTIVITIES

DIRECTOR OF SPORT— LUKE DONATINI

SPORTS INFORMATION LINE (WET WEATHER) The telephone number for St Patrick’s College Sports Information Line/Wet Weather Update is 3631 9080.

Please be reminded that in the event of Wet Weather, any changes to the published schedule for sporting fixtures will be made just before 7.00am on the day of the fixtures.

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METROPOLITAN NORTH REGIONAL SPORT INFORMATION All students and parents requesting information regarding any up and coming Met North Regional trials are asked to go to the Met North website to find out such information - www.metnorthsport.qld.edu.au Metropolitan North Trial Information for the following sports (Cluster Day 2, 3 & 4) have been posted on the Met North website.

Cluster Day 2 will be held on Friday 2 March 2012 (Touch Football U15 & U18) Cluster Day 3 will be held on Tuesday 6 March 2012 (AFL) Cluster Day 3 - 19 Years Cricket will be now held on Monday 5 March 2012 Cluster Day 4 will be held on Tuesday 13 March 2012 (Hockey U19, Football U19 & Basketball U18)

For further information regarding these and other such trials please see the Coaching Coordinator for that partic-ular sport. For any sport that does not have a coordinator (eg Touch etc) please see Ryan Schultz (College Coaching Administrator). SPC FOOTBALL (SOCCER) Information Pertaining to Pre-Season Training Now that the 2012 Football sign on has taken place, we can move onto some squad pre-season training for the younger age groups within our sport. The following will commence Friday Morning from 6.45am until 8.00am:

Year 5 and Year 6 Footballers – Pre season Training on College Back Oval with Mr Michael Angus. Year 7 and Under 13 Footballers – Pre season Training at Curlew Park with Mr Josh McCloughan.

Please Note: Whilst this pre season training is indeed to increase the skill development of all footballers, a large part of these sessions will focus on grading and team selection for the forthcoming CIC and AIC 2012 Football Season.

Under 14 Canberra Training – Please check all training times with Mr David Gardiner or Mr Michael Angus. First XI Football Squad Training – Please check all weekly training times with Mr Josh McCloughan.

For further information regarding SPC Football please contact Mr Josh McCloughan - [email protected] or 0434 642 691.

ACTIVITIES cont’d

DIRECTOR OF SPORT— LUKE DONATINI

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ACTIVITIES cont’d CRICKET CO-ORDINATOR— RYAN SHULTZ

AIC Cricket - Round 4 St Patrick’s College v St Edmund’s College

25 February 2012

Please Note: Private transportation will be required to and from all venues. St Patrick’s College Venues:

Curlew Park, Curlew Street, Shorncliffe. St Edmund’s College Venues:

St Edmund’s College, Mary Street, Woodend. Ivor Marsden Oval, Old Toowoomba Road, Leichardt. Ipswich Girls Grammar School (IGGS), Cnr., Chermside Road & Jacaranda St, East Ipswich.

TEAM TIME VENUE LOCATION (ENTRANCE)

1st 9:30 - 5:15pm St Edmund’s College Mulkerin Oval (Turf)

St Edmund’s College Mary Street, Woodend

2nd 1:00 – 5:30pm Curlew Park Oval 1 (Turf)

Curlew Park, Shorncliffe

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


4th 1:00 – 5:30pm Curlew Park Oval 3 (Turf)


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


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


15C 20/20

2.15pm – 5:30am Vs Padua 15D

Padua College Oval (Synthetic)

Padua College, 80 Turner Road, Ked-ron

14A 8:15am – 12:45pm Ivor Mardsen Oval 2 (Turf)

Old Toowoomba Road Leichardt

14B 8:15am – 12:45pm St Edmund’s College Morgan Oval (Synthetic)

Mary Street Woodend

14C 20/20

8.00am – 11.00am IGGS Playing Fields No 1 Oval (Synthetic)

Cnr Chermside Road & Jacaranda St East Ipswich

13A 1:00 – 5:30pm Ivor Mardsen Oval 2 (Turf)

Old Toowoomba Road Leichardt

13B 1:00 – 5:30pm St Edmund’s College Morgan Oval (Synthetic)

Mary Street Woodend

13C BYE BYE BYE

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ACTIVITIES cont’d CRICKET CO-ORDINATOR— RYAN SHULTZ

CIC Cricket Round 4 St Patrick’s College v St Joseph's Gregory Terrace

25February

St Patrick’s College Venues:

Curlew Park, Curlew Street, Shorncliffe. St John Fisher College, John Fisher Drive, Bracken Ridge.

Gregory Terrace’s Venue:

Gregory Terrace Playing Fields, Vivian Street, Tennyson.

TEAM TIME VENUE LOCATION

7A 30 Overs

8.00am – 11.30am Curlew Park Oval 3 (Turf)

Curlew St, Curlew Park Sandgate

7B T/20

7.30am – 10.00am GT Playing Fields Driveway Oval (Synthetic)

Gregory Terrace Playing Fields, Vivian Street, Tennyson

7C T/20

8.00am – 10.30am

St John Fisher College Oval 3 (Synthetic)

St John Fisher College John Fisher Drive, Bracken Ridge

6A 30 Overs

8.00am – 11.30am GT Playing Fields Primary Oval 1(Synthetic)


6B T/20

8.00am – 10.30am St John Fisher College Oval 1 (Concrete)


6C T/20

7.30am – 10:00am GT Playing Fields Primary Oval 2 (Synthetic)


5A 30 Overs

8.00am – 11.30am St John Fisher College Oval 4 (Synthetic)


5B T/20

10.00am – 12.30pm

GT Playing Fields Primary Oval 2 (Synthetic)


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ACTIVITIES cont’d

AIC Volleyball – Round 4 St Patrick’s College v St Edmund’s College

25 February Schofield Centre, Mary Street Woodend

Please Note: Private transportation will be required to and from this venue.

St Edmund’s College Venue:

Schofield Centre, St Edmund’s College, Mary Street, Woodend.

VOLLEYBALL COORDINATOR— CHRIS CARLILL

SWIMMING CO-ORDINATOR— SHANE BOWDEN

Due to some of the Chinese National Swim team spending the next month with

Ken Wood, there has been a reshuffle of training times due to a lack of pool

space. The new times are as below:

MONDAY (SANDGATE POOL) 6:00am – 7:30am

TUESDAY (REDCLIFFE POOL): 3:45pm – 5:00pm

WEDNESDAY (SANDGATE POOL): 6:00am – 7:30am

THURSDAY (REDCLIFFE POOL): 3:45pm – 5:00pm

There will be buses to take the boys to school after morning training and a bus take the boys to Tuesday/Thursday afternoon

training at Redcliffe. Parents will need to drop the boys off to morning training and pick up after Tuesday/Thursday afternoon

training.

This Friday and the next represent our last two meets before the CIC and AIC carnivals on March 6 and 8 respectively. I im-

plore all boys to make a big effort over the last 2 weeks to train at every session, and attend both meets to get race experience,

practice relay changeovers and assist in finalising the teams. There will be pizza parties for those who attend both meets and

train at the majority of sessions.

Finally, our upcoming Sizzler and Movie night is approaching, March 5. As it is the night before the CIC swimming carnival

we will endeavour to have the boys home by 8pm. Details will be out early next week.

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 3rd VI 11.00am 15C

12.00pm 16A 12.00pm 15B

1.00pm 2nd VI 1.00pm 15A

2.00pm 1st VI

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AIC SWIMMING MEET

St Peter’s Lutheran College Friday 24 February 2012

FORMAT: Inter-Collegiate TIMES: Warm-up - 4.15pm Start – 4.45pm

VENUE: 50m Pool

St Peters Lutheran College Entry to 50m Pool via Lohe Street Parking bays beside pool Bus parking enter via College Drive off Indooroopilly Rd LANES: To be determined at the meet. OFFICIALS: Min. 2 timekeepers Please supply stop watches PROGRAM: CANTEEN: Hot and cold food for sale

ALL SPC AIC SWIMMERS ARE EXPECTED TO ATTEND!

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TIME EVENT

4.45 200 I.M.

100 FREESTYLE

5.00 50 BREASTSTROKE

100 BREASTSTROKE

50 FREESTYLE

6.00 50 BACKSTROKE

100 BACKSTROKE

200/400 FREESTYLE

6.15 50 BUTTERFLY

100 BUTTERFLY

FREESTYLE RELAY

6.45 MEDLEY RELAY

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CIC Swimming Meet

Nudgee Junior College, Indooroopilly Friday 24th February 2012

Format: Inter-Collegiate Times: Warm-up - 4.15pm Start - 4.30pm Approx. Finish - 6.00pm

Venue: 50m Pool

Nudgee Junior College, Indooroopilly Parents parking in bottom car park on Twigg Street, Indooroopilly. Bus Drop Off at Bridge St, Indooroopilly Lanes: Two (2) lanes per College and to be determined at meet. Officials: Colleges provide their own timekeepers, recorders and start marshals Program: Events will run in order of – 9 Years, 10 Years, 11 Years, 12/13 Years.

50m Fly 50m Back 50 Free 4 x 50m Free

ALL SPC CIC SWIMMERS ARE EXPECTED TO ATTEND!

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Introducing Paladin Head Gear SPC Colours with College Crest

All orders are to be done direct to Paladin Try On head gear (for sizing – S, M, L)

is available from SPC Sports Department (Located within SPC Gym)

ACTIVITIES cont’d

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In 2012, 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). Below is a flyer outlining all details of what we would hope to be a successful fundraising venture and service to our College Community.

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 (Grades 5 to 7) $80.00 Senior Mouth Guards (Grades 8 to 12) $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 Medicare Provider No. 4279081H

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St Patrick’s College Co-curricular Band Program Dear Parents/Guardian, Here at St Patrick’s College, we have a number of Instrumental Co-curricular programs. Currently, your son is involved in the Year 6-7 Curriculum Music Program. The purpose of this letter is to outline the options we have available at the College to compliment the classroom curriculum and/or provide the opportunity for your son to be involved in the Band Program. Note: It is not compulsory to sign-up in the Co-curricular Band Program. There is no cost involved in joining a Band. We would like to offer the opportunity to all students in Years 6-7 to advance their skills in music through being involved in one of the following Ensembles (Bands): Junior Concert Band – Tuesday after school from 3.05pm to 4.00pm (Year 6/7 only) Junior Jazz Ensemble (Band) – Starting Term 2 (Year 6/7 only) Junior String Orchestra – Starting Term 2 (Year 6/7 only) Senior Concert Band – Wednesday after school from 4.00pm to 5.00pm Senior Jazz Ensemble – Wednesday after school from 3.05pm to 4.00pm I encourage all students to take this opportunity to get involved in one or more of the Bands listed above. Students that do get involved will perform during the year at College events and within the community. These bands will eventually go on various tours in Queensland and interstate not to mention the occasional overseas tour. Studies have shown that students who get involved in music (Band) tend to excel academically. Memory and problem solving skills are also enhanced. Sign-on Junior Concert Band sign-on for Year 7 students will be this Tuesday February 21 in Room C203 (Callan Cen-tre) from 3.05pm. Junior Concert Band sign-on for Year 6 students will be Tuesday February 28 in Room C203 (Callan Centre) from 3.05pm. Students will need to bring their instruments as a rehearsal will follow after sign-on. Parents can pick up their son after 4.00pm. Your son needs to be aware that band rehearsals occur every week over the entire school calendar and that regular attendance each week is expected. Note: There will be no SPC sport training scheduled on Tuesday. We are in desperate need for students who play a woodwind instrument (flute, clarinet, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone). It is still possible for Year 7 students to reconsider signing on for a band ensemble next Tuesday February 28. Students in other ear level (Year 8 to 12) are also encouraged to sign-on next Tuesday. Students in Year 8 to 12 will be auditioned for an appropriate ensemble type. I look forward to working with Year 6/7 Junior Concert Band this year and meeting with all band parents in the future. Andrew Will Music Teacher/Instrumental Music Coordinator

CULTURE

DIRECTOR OF CULTURE— GEOFF SAMUELS

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COMMUNITY NOTICES cont’d

SCHOOL FEE ACCOUNTS TERM 1 SCHOOL ACCOUNTS WERE SENT OUT ON THE 20TH JANUARY, 2012 AND WERE DUE FOR PAYMENT ON 3 FEBRUARY, 2012 – UNLESS ALTERNATIVE PAYMENT ARRANGMENTS HAVE BEEN SET IN PLACE. PLEASE NOTE ANY ADDITIONAL CHARGES ON THE TERM 1 ACCOUNT WILL NEED TO PAID SEPARATELY. IF PAYING BY DIRECT DEPOSIT INTO THE SCHOOL BANK ACCOUNT PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR SURNAME AND PARENT ACCOUNT NUMBER IS INCLUDED IN THE REFERENCE AREA. THERE HAS BEEN A FEW DEPOSITS INTO THE SCHHOL BANK ACCOUNT WITH NO REFERENCES. THIS MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO APPLY RECEIPTS TO CORRECT ACCOUNTS. PLEASE CONTACT JUDY KELLY IF YOU NEED TO CHECK YOUR PAYMENT HAS CORRECT DETAILS. IF YOUR HAVE NOT RECEIVED A TERM 1 ACCOUNT OR HAVE ANY QUERIES PLEASE CONTACT JUDY KELLY ON 36319019

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TUCKSHOP ROSTER

UNIFORM SHOP

BLAZER ORDERS These should be finalised by Wednesday 29 February. $65 deposit is required for order to be placed. Blazers are compulsory wear for Years 10,11 & 12 in Terms 2 & 3. Some orders have already arrived so please come in and check if your order is one of them. Thankyou. TIES are in stock and are also a requirement for Terms 2 & 3 for all students.

TRADING HOURS TUES 12-4PM,WED 10AM-2PM, THURS 7.30-11.30AM.

Tuesday Morn BBQ Decker Park, Sandgate

7:25am - 9:00am

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, 28 February Sam Phillpott, Scott Walker,

Thomas McInnes, Jayden Carson, Aedan Berry

Thursday, 1 March

Ben Duffy, Nathan Fernandez, Rory Livingstone, Tom Lugg, Jack Lynch

Thursday, 1 March

Tom Lahey, Lachie Rologas, Sean Macko, Darcy Smith, Jordan

Edwards, Ethan Rigby

Saturday, 3 March

Blayde Steiger, Cameron Basile, Calvin Traversari, Sam Smith

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

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DATE HELPERS

Fri 24/02 Debra Phillpot, Sandra Messina, Vera Woods

Tue 28/02 Sharyn Mula, Francesca Jacovelli, Donelle McVeigh, Suzanne Steiger

Wed 29/02 David Rowe, Christine Rowe, Rosary Guppy

Thu 01/03 Karen Jacobsen, Shelley Paine, Carmel Moir

Fri 02/03 Evelin Liddell, Kim Oakes, Joanne Casey

Mon 27/02 Jen Smith, Michelle Steen, Tricia Vesely

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DATE CLAIMER

WEEK SIX

March 01

Inter - House Chess Round 2

March 02

Inter - House Chess Round 2 AIC/CIC Swim Meets

March 03

Cricket, Volleyball Round 5 AIC (H) CIC (A)

WEEK SEVEN

March 05

Spirit Assembly (swimming)

March 06

CIC Swimming

March 07

Inter - House Chess Finals QDU Round 1 Year 9/11

March 08

AIC Swimming

March 09

Year 5 retreat

March 10

AIC/CIC Cricket, Volleyball Round 6 (H)

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