Dear Members of the St Patrick’s Family, I trust everyone had an enjoyable Saint Patrick’s Day last weekend. At school we had an excellent Mass on Friday followed by the Great Morven Race, whilst on Saturday the Shindig was a huge success with over 350 people attending. All three events were great celebrations. My thanks to the staff and students involved with the Mass and Great Morven Race. I also wish to acknowledge and thank the many people who made the Shindig such a success. I include the Old Boys, the College staff who set up and assisted with printing etc, the Year 10 and 11 students who assisted as waiters, the parents involved in the set up/clean up, the generous sponsors and prize donors and those people who were responsible for the overall organisation of the night. In particular, I acknowledge the outstanding work of Michelle McKeering who coordinated the night. Thanks Michelle and everyone else who assisted. It was a great night.

This term is drawing rapidly to a conclusion. The majority of exams and assignments have been done and staff are currently preparing the Term 1 reports. They will be sent home during the Easter holiday break. Next week the students will commence new work prior to the end of the term. Friday 30 March is the final day of Term 1 and is our Shore to Gate Day. It is a normal school day for students. They will participate in the Shore to Gate and be dismissed by 12.30pm. I reiterate that it is a normal school day and ask parents not to take holidays early. Thee will also be AIC rugby trials on Saturday 31 March at Curlew Park.

Term 1 has been a full term and I thank everyone for their efforts and support this term. I believe that the efforts of all within the College community has ensured that the start of our 60th year has been successful and that a good basis for the remainder of the year has been established.

Have a great week. God Bless

Dr Michael Carroll College Principal

22 March 2012 No. 09

REMINDER LIBRARY BOOKS

PLEASE CHECK THE

DUE DATE IN THE FRONT OF ALL BOOKS

EITHER RETURN OR

RENEW OVERDUE BOOKS BY THE END OF

TERM.

COLLEGE DEAN

DAVID GARDINER

JUNIOR RACE YEAR 5 & 6 William Sanders 1st 4 min 14 sec

Jake Pappin 1st 4 min 14 sec

Harry Lawrence 3rd 4 min 20 sec

MIDDLE RACE YEARS 7, 8 & 9 Nicholas Proberts 1st 3 min 38 sec

Joshua Potter 2nd 3 min 40 sec

Lucas Lutter 3rd 3 min 40 sec

SENIOR RACE YEAR 10 & 11 Rylie Thompson-Bagshaw 1st 3 min 29 sec

Corey Wagner 2nd 3 min 29 sec

Luke Micalef 3rd 3 min 34 sec

YEAR 12 RACE Gary Black 1st 3 min 37 sec

Billy Edwards 2nd 3 min 38 sec

Daniel English 3rd 3 min 39 sec

Our celebrations last Friday for St Patrick’s Day were a significant occasion for the community. The students’ partici-pation in the Mass was much better, with a high degree of reverence shown and responses more vocal. The follow-ing Great Morven Race generated a big buzz around the College and surrounding streets. It was a wonderful sight seeing nearly 250 students race past the rest of the school in four different age races. Congratulations to the following placegetters on the day:-

The level of participation in Mass and the excellent number of boys wanting to race in the Great Morven Race complemented the outstanding numbers in the recent Inter-House Chess competition (over 300 boys involved) and the Sporting and Cultural programs so far this year. It highlights the level of participation of students in our co-curricular program. There are enormous benefits when students are involved in their school activities – at a personal level, year group and with regards to whole school spirit. The question then is – what level of involvement does your son have? Having a broad balance across all activities including academia has widespread benefits. I strongly encourage all families to talk to their son about their involvement in the diverse sporting and cultural activities on offer at the moment. This week alone I have seen boys involved in theatre sports, chess club, art club, film crew, cross country, rugby and football. It is beneficial that all boys make the most of the opportunities available to them at St Patrick’s. The next significant event for our community is the annual Shore to Gate that will be held on Friday 30 March. It is not a day for families to take an extra day holiday but an occasion for all members of our community to celebrate the end of Term 1 in a fun relaxed manner and to raise some important funds for the wide range of charities that our Houses support. All families are invited to attend the Easter Liturgy at 8.45am and/or the Shore to Gate that will commence after the Liturgy. Even the heavy rain last year did not deter everyone from having a great day so I look forward to high involvement again this year. All sponsors cards and the money raised for the Shore to Gate must be brought in next week. The money can be given to Group Tutors or directly to the finance desk in the Front Office.

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COLLEGE DEAN

DAVID GARDINER

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13 Weeks to go!

How YOU can help…

Volunteers - Thanks to the parents who have already emailed their names through. We are looking for canteen staff, field Marshalls and people to assist with set-up and pull-down of this enormous event! Please email:

confraternity2012@gmail.com for more information or phone Narelle on 0404 086 904.

Ballboys - Full training provided, Kit provided, heaps of fun and much better than sitting at home during the holidays. Email above to register your interest. Sponsors - A huge thank you to our local businesses and school community support for getting behind

us to put on a first class event. Platinum - Carroll Excavations, ‘Yes’ Optus, Powerade Gold: McDonalds Bracken Ridge, The Coffee Club Sandgate, Alpha Car Hire and Airport Parking, Wanless, Snowdonia Silver - Primitive Surf Bronze - Geokinetics, Ithaca Ice Works, Farrell Plumbing, Shelair, Positive Plumbing, Vicki Darling MP, Infocus Money Management. We still have a number of Silver & Bronze opportunities for businesses. For more information please see the website under ‘news and events’ or email Mr. John Tucker at jtucker@stpatricks.qld.edu.au

The pping comp is going well with

some great form at the top of the

table.

Remember: $50 random draw this

Friday for all financial members.

Money can be paid to Lee at the front

office or email

slawrence @stpatricks.qld.edu.au for

bank details.

FOOTYTIPPINGCOMP

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INDIA IMMERSION

JORDAN DESYLVA

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 ….. India has changed my life! I have no regrets, and I am truly grateful for being chosen for the Immersion. As my father is Indian I have a bit of knowledge about the culture and traditions of India. It was a long four week Immer-sion and at times very tiring. We travelled to Kolkata, Puri and Jharsaguda. There are many stories that I could tell but I’m just going to mention two. In Kolkata we visited a school called Loreto Seldah. There we spent time with the Rainbow Girls. They are called Rainbows because a rainbow comes and goes and you can never bring a rainbow down. These girls all came from rough backgrounds and an amazing lady called Sister Cyril takes them in and gives them a good education. What amazed me about this school was the amount of service and missionary programs it had, was outstanding. These girls at Loreto really inspired me and I grew very attached to them. They get nothing compared to what we do at St. Pat’s yet they are always smiling and making the most of their education. The younger ones were so ap-preciative when we would do a small thing like read to them and the older ones would always like to talk to me and have a laugh with me. When I left I saw the effect I had on them as I got about 20 cards from them all and they all started to cry. I must admit I had a few tears too. When we were at Puri we did many things but one in particular that stood out for me was when we visited the hospital for Lepers. There was one who was in really bad shape. I went and looked at his wounds, then I slowly began to touch. It was very hard but I got out of my comfort zone and I feel like I gained a lot from that. The next day we found out that this man whose wounds I touched had passed away. So myself, Mr Corfield and four other boys went to his cremation. This was definitely the most confronting thing I have ever seen in my life. Just seeing his body burn the way it did and the fact that we were the only present at the funeral was mind blowing. When I saw it I felt really sick and nearly threw up. I admit it was very hard, but seeing this really changed me as I now realize what I have and that life is precious and never take things for granted. I strongly encourage all Year 11’s to put their name down for this Immersion in 2012. It is a real eye opener. You will make new friends and yes at times it will be tough but it will change your life for the better, like it has mine!

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CURRICULUM ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL CURRICULUM — CHRIS CAMPBELL

I felt it timely to revisit some of the policies and procedures relevant to the College 1 to 1 laptop program. All stu-dents from Years 7-9 have received a blue netbook, whilst students in Year 10 have a silver laptop. As well as this, students have been provided with a power pack, a netbook bag, an SD card which is inserted into the computer as a way to store data. Students have also been given a user name and password. Computers are carefully coded using a student number system. Hence, it is important that the number on the spine of the computer matches the number on the laptop bag. This is the same for the SD card where the number here should also match the computer. A very important part of the laptop program is the process which requires students to synchronize data. This is done by clicking on “start” then “all programs” then on the words “synchronize my data”. The purpose of this function is to create a link between the student H drive and the computer. This function must be performed every time students wish to make a copy of their data at the very least it should happen once per day. Also, when saving files these must be saved to the SD card and not just to the “documents” location. At the end of the school day, students must take the computer home in order to complete homework tasks. To do so, the first thing students are required to do is to shutdown the device. Having done this, the computer is packed into the laptop bag, which is placed into the school bag. The SD card is not to be removed from the netbook/laptop as the devices will not operate correctly without the SD card. Our laptop program is the window to an educational opportunity, providing unprecedented access to information in a totally up to date learning environment. Not only this, but the program, along with the teaching programs we are able to deliver as a result, will produce interactive learning opportunities which will assist in the development of criti-cal thinking. Our Term 1 exam block culminated this week. Reports will be collated and issued by the end of next week. Teachers have commenced teaching Term 2 work so it is important that all students are present in the last part of the term. Well done to all students on the excellent way they approached the exam block.

As the College’s VET program continues to expand and the popularity of Work Experience increases amongst our students our Work Placement Officer Mrs Barbara Moody is constantly adding to our list of employers of choice who willingly participate in the program. Currently we can of-fer our students work experience in a range of professions, trades and occupations, ranging from work with Australian Army to Queensland Rug-by Union and just about everything in between. Recently one of our Year 11 students, Hayden Piercy, participated in a three day work experience program with Queensland Police Service. The program is run only three times a year on three consecutive days, it exposes students to all aspects of the Police Service and competition for a placement in this program is incredibly fierce. During the program Hayden was exposed to a variety of policing duties including routine patrols, forensic work, observations of interviews with suspects and prep-aration of briefs of evidence for upcoming court cases. Hayden described the course as “an excellent experience that was amazing. I got to do so much more stuff than I thought they’d ever let me do! I’d really recommend it to anyone who is thinking of a career in the police force. The coolest thing I got to do was working with the Special Emergency Response Team (SERT) – these guys are amazing.” At the completion of the course Hayden has been issued with a certificate of completion as well as gaining an invaluable insight to this challenging, demanding yet rewarding profession within our society. I would encourage all senior students to investigate some of the amazing opportunities that Mrs Moody has available for those boys wanting to experience a taste of what jobs there are out there in the big wide world when their time here at St Patrick’s is finished.

ACTING HEAD OF CURRICULUM VET — JONATHAN BROUGH

Hayden receives his certificate from      Dr Carroll 

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ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL STUDENT FORMATION — FRANK TORRISI

STUDENTS

Congratulations to all the students for the positive manner in which they involved themselves in last week’s Green and Gold Day. The colours worn by the students were strongly in support of the College’s colours of green and gold. The gold coin donations of over $1000 will be donated to the Mater Miracles Charity. Exit Procedures for Years 8, 9 and 10: All students in Year 8, 9 and 10 will be required to complete a form be-fore they exit from Term 1. The form has been included in the Student Diary on Page 60 and 61. It will be re-quired to be signed off by various staff members and parents, laptops by their teachers, library books by Library staff, lockers and locks, by House Deans, assessment, by Mr Campbell and incomplete duties/detentions by Mr Torrisi. The form has been developed to make students accountable and serves as a check that your son has com-pleted all his duties at school. Students who do not complete this form will be required to attend school until 3.00pm on the final day of school. 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 and 12 students require long trousers and blazers. These are available now from the Uniform Shop. 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. Hats: All students are required to have a St Patrick’s broad brim hat and it is to be worn when students are partic-ipating in HPE and the various House Carnivals at the College. 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 purchases 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 before then. Please come in and check it out. 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 misbehav-ing in this area will face a range of consequences as a result of their actions. Last Day of Term - All students will be dismissed at 12.30 pm on Friday, 30 March. 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.

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IDENTITY & MINISTRY

CAMPUS MINISTER — PAUL CORFIELD

HARMONY DAY: 21 March 2012

Harmony Day is celebrated around Australia on 21 March each year. It's a day when all Australians cele-brate our cultural diversity. The day is also the United Nation's International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.

The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Dis-crimination is observed annually on 21 March. On that day, in 1960, police opened fire and killed 69 people at a peaceful demonstration in Sharpeville, South Africa, protesting against the apartheid "pass laws". Proclaiming the Day in 1966, the General Assembly called on the international community to redouble its efforts to elimi-nate all forms of racial discrimination.

The continuing message for Harmony Day and the main message of the United Nation's International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination in 2012 is that Every-one Belongs, which means all Australians are a welcome part of our country, regardless of their background.

We have celebrated Harmony Day at St Patrick’s Col-lege by having teams of different nationalities at school enter a fun sport competition held on the back oval at lunch time on Wednesday 21 March. Teams from Pacif-ic, South Africa, Canada, Scotland, Australia and

New Zealand played games from different cultures like Etoi and Indian legs wrestling. Well done to all the teams that have entered the competition.

MINISTRY IN ACTION:

A meeting will be held in Waterford Building on Tuesday 27th March 2012 at 7 am. This is our last meeting for Term 1, so please make all the effort to attend.

Anti-Bullying Poetry competition

During Anti Bullying week earlier this term the Year 7 classes have been doing a unit on Bullying in Drama. The boys had to write a poem about bullying. 4 entries from Year 7 D and B classes were selected and chosen by Mr Torrisi and they will be presented with their prizes at Assembly next Tuesday. They are:

Finlay Emery, William Welch, Matthew Weir and Pearson Locke. Congratulations!

HARMONY PRAYER

God, you created all people in your image. We thank you for the astonishing variety of races and cultures in this world. Enrich our lives by ever-widening circles of friend-ship, and show us your presence in those who differ most from us, until our knowledge of your love is made perfect in our love for all your children. Amen

Inaugral Cup Winners 2012 

Indian Leg Wrestle competition 

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IDENTITY & MINISTRY

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL IDENTITY — MATTHEW HAWKINS

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IDENTITY & MINISTRY

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL IDENTITY — MATTHEW HAWKINS

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CULTURE

DIRECTOR OF CULTURE — GEOFF SAMUELS

INTER - HOUSE THEATRESPORT COMPETITION

During term two we will stage our first ever Inter– House Theatresport Competition. This will be run on a “just for fun” basis and will not count towards the overall House Shield. The idea is for each house to provide a team of four players, drawn from grades 9 to 12 who will compete in a series of short, improvisational drama based games. The contest will be staged at senior lunchtimes in the Waterford Building in two pools of teams with the top two teams in each pool progressing to the finals! The dates for the competition are

Friday 4 May Friday 11 May Finals 18 Friday May

There is already a great ‘buzz’ around the College about this new program which should provide some great lunchtime entertainment and bring some momentum to the Theatresport program in the lead up the this year’s inter-school competition. To nominate see your House Dean or for more information see Ms Watson in the Ministry Office (opposite the Tuckshop). JUNIOR SCHOOL CULTURAL COMPETITION This year’s Brisbane Independent Schools (B.I.S) cultural competition will be staged over three Tuesday evenings in May and June. We plan to field the following teams

Year 7 – Debating, Public Speaking, Chess Year 6 – Public Speaking, Chess Year 5 – Public Speaking, Chess

Ms Andrea Hey (Junior School Learning Support) will be coordinating our program this year and is keen to see a large contingent of boys participating. This is a great way to learn new skills, as you receive great coaching and gain valuable experience while meeting new friends. The official ‘sign-on” for this competition will be held after Assembly in week one next term. If you would like to participate or would just like some more information about the program please complete the form below and return it to the Student Office by the end of Term One, or alternatively contact Ms Hey, ahey@stpatricks.qld.edu.au .

BIS – JUNIOR SCHOOL CULTURAL COMPETITION EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FORM

I would like to register my interest in participating in (circle one or more) CHESS DEBATING PUBLIC SPEAKING NAME:_________________________________ GRADE: ____________TUTOR GROUP: ________________ Email address for reply / information ______________________________________________________________________ Please return to STUDENT OFFICE by FRIDAY 30 MARCH : Attn Ms Andrea Hey

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CULTURE

DIRECTOR OF CULTURE— GEOFF SAMUELS

DEBATING NEWS—MS ZOE MORGAN If we were concerned that 2012 would not be able to match the lofty heights of achievement seen in 2011 de-bating, it’s because we hadn’t yet seen the incredible potential that would burst forth from our Year 8 teams. Both Year 8 teams began their season with fantastic debating performances this week. The young men in Team 2, Jayden Bennett, Kyle Bennett and Jesse Goldspink, were extraordinarily unlucky to be narrowly beaten, but the lucky audience will tell you that they were engaging, informative and entertaining. Spectators who stayed on for the second debate with Team 1 were certainly not disappointed though, as the young men in this team could certainly debate in the Year 12 rounds…and put most teams to shame. Liam Morgan, Michael Doyle and Cameron Basile were the most accomplished and well-prepared Year 8’s that we’ve seen for many years. As each speaker presented we were more and more engrossed in their arguments to support the addition of toys with fast food meals. If you weren’t there last night watching our Year 8 debaters ‘fighting the good fight’ then you’ve missed a rare opportunity. Luckily we have three more rounds to see these young men in ac-tion. Clear your schedule and get along to see some remarkable speakers in action. Congratulations must also go to 2011 Captain of Debating, Nathanial Trappett, who made his debut as a Queensland Debating Union adjudicator last night. The QDU is still looking for more adjudicators for the 2012 season. If you are over 18, free for a couple of hours on a Wednesday evening (about once a month) please just contact Ms Zoe Morgan (zmorgan@stpatricks.qld.edu.au) for more information. Adjudicators are fully trained and it’s a paid ‘hobby’! Next Week Year 11 Team 1 – 7:00pm catch up debate at St Paul’s, Bald Hills. 18 April Both Year 9 teams debate at 7:00pm at Bracken Ridge State High School Year 11 team debates at 7:00pm at Bracken Ridg.e State High School

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ACTIVITIES

DIRECTOR OF SPORT— LUKE DONATINI

As we now conclude cricket (AIC & CIC) and volleyball (AIC) for 2012, I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the students, their parents and the respective coaches from both cricket and volleyball for their overall participa-tion, support and commitment. I would also like to thank Mr Chris Carlill (Volleyball) and Mr Ryan Schultz (Cricket) for all their efforts in coordinating both during the week and on game days.

Looking forward to the next few weeks we now really turn our focus and attention onto both rugby (CIC/AIC) and football (CIC/AIC). I do ask that all involved in rugby or football take special note of the rugby/football fixture calendar (see below) as well as know when and where your (sons) training is.

With rugby and football fixtures arranged for this Saturday (24th March), it is an opportune time to once again out-line the College’s expectations of all St Patrick’s students. 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 tol-

erated). 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 re-quired 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 stu-

dents attending an SPC sporting event are there to compete on the sporting field and/or to support other SPC sporting 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 taken in the preceding week should it be deemed necessary.

DIRECTOR OF SPORT ABSENT FROM SPC (24 MARCH - 14 APRIL) I will be away from St Patrick’s College from Saturday 24th March until Saturday 14th April. As I will be overseas during this period, unfortunately, I will have minimal contact with the College. Please be advised that during my absence, Mr Ryan Schultz will deal with most things sport. It is best to contact Ryan via email - rschultz@stpatricks.qld.edu.au or his direct office line 3631 9045.

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ACTIVITIES

DIRECTOR OF SPORT— LUKE DONATINI

OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS Benjamin Gould (Year 7) – recently selected into the 2012 Australian Under 13 Table Tennis Squad. He will now have the opportunity to attend National and International Coaching Camps throughout the year. Darcy Roper (Year 9) & Adam Edgar (Year 9) – recently competed for Queensland at the 2012 Australian Junior Track and Field Championships. Adam placed 4th in 200m Hurdles (28.84sec), 6th in 100m Hurdles (15.99sec) and 19th overall in the 800m (2.12min). Darcy placed 2nd in Long Jump (6.26m), 3rd in Triple Jump (12.73m) and 4th in 100m Hurdles (15.33sec). Charlie Greentree (Year 6), Harry Lawrence (Year 6), Jake Pappin (Year 6), Tyson Rose (Year 6), Zak Ryan (Year 6), Will Sanders (Year 6) & Callum Waite (Year 6) – all selected into the Under 11 Bramble Bay District Rugby League Team. Jack Greentree (Year 6), Hudson Jones (Year 6), Brock McLean (Year 6), Ryan Shepherd (Year 6) & Billy Welch (Year 6) – all selected into the Under 12 Bramble Bay District Rugby League Team. SPC TRIMESTER TWO SPORTING COORDINATORS Following are the names of coordinators and contact details for next term’s sports. Rugby – Mr Heath Mackintosh hmackintosh@stpatricks.qld.edu.au Football – Mr Josh McCloughan josh@joshmccloughan.com Cross Country – Mr Paul Toohey ptoohey@stpatricks.qld.edu.au

BRAMBLE BAY DISTRICT SPORT INFORMATION Any student interested in the below sports are to register their interest with Mr Ryan Schultz at the SPC sports De-partment. Further information will then be given out once it is received by the College from Bramble Bay District. Hockey (12 Years and Under) Touch Football (12 Years and Under) Tennis (12 Years and Under) It is important to understand that only students who are actively participating within our College’s sporting program (in particular Cross Country, Rugby or Football) will be eligible to attend these trials.

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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RUGBY CO-ORDINATOR— HEATH MACKINTOSH

SPC Rugby and Football Fixture Calendar 2012

Please Note: The information supplied above is the current information available to us at this point in time. Changes to venue information may occur as the season commences and progresses.

Round

Date Fixture Location

Trial 24 March AIC vs SPLC (A) CIC vs BBC (H)

Away at SPLC (Lambert Rd, Indooroopilly) Home at SPC (Curlew Park, Shorncliffe)

Trial 31 March AIC Rugby Only vs SLC (H)

Home at SPC (Curlew Park, Shorncliffe)

Trial 21 April AIC vs VILL (H) CIC vs PAD (H)

Home at SPC (Curlew Park, Shorncliffe) Home at SPC (Curlew Park, Shorncliffe)

R 1 28 April AIC vs SPLC (H) CIC vs SLC (H)

Home at SPC (Curlew Park, Shorncliffe) Home at SPC (Curlew Park, Shorncliffe)

R 2 5 May AIC vs SLC (A) CIC vs TSS (A)

Away at SLC Playing Fields (Nathan Rd, Runcorn) Away at TSS Prep (Lupus St, Southport)

R 3 12 May AIC vs MCA (H) CIC vs MBBC (A)

Home at SPC (Curlew Park, Shorncliffe) Away at MBBC (Manly Rd, Wynnum West)

R 4 19 May AIC vs SEC (H) CIC vs GT (H)

Home at SPC (Curlew Park, Shorncliffe) Home at SPC (Curlew Park, Shorncliffe)

R 5 26 May AIC vs IONA (A) CIC vs BBC (A)

Away at IONA (North Rd, Wynnum West) Away at BBC (Miskin St, Toowoong)

R 6 2 June AIC vs PAD (A) CIC vs PAD (H)

Away at PAD Playing Fields (Elliott Rd, Banyo) Home at SPC (Curlew Park, Shorncliffe)

R 7 9 June AIC vs VILL (A) CIC vs NC (A)

Away at VILL Playing Fields (Manly Rd, Tingalpa) Away at NC (Sandgate Rd, Boondall)

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RUGBY CO-ORDINATOR— HEATH MACKINTOSH

AIC Rugby Trial St Patrick’s College vs St Peter’s Lutheran College

24 March 2012

Rugby Venue: Mayer Oval – St Peters Lutheran College – Harts Rd entrance, Indooroopilly

CIC Rugby Trial

St Patrick’s College Vs Brisbane Boys’ College Saturday 24March 2012

Rugby 1 and Rugby 3 – Curlew Park, Curlew St Sandgate

Time

Mayer 1

Mayer 2

10:00am 13B

11:00am 13A 14B

12:00pm 14A 15B

1:00pm 15A

2:00pm 2nd’s 16A’s

3:15pm 1st’s

Time Rugby 1 (Edmund Rice)

Rugby 3 (Grundy)

8.00am

SPC 5B Vs BBC 5B (Ref – Marcus Reed)

SPC 6A Vs BBC 6A (Ref – Jacob Lawrence)

8.50am SPC 5A Vs BBC 5A (Ref – Marcus Reed)

SPC 6B Vs BBC 6B (Ref – Alec Campbell)

9.40am SPC 7A Vs BBC 7A (Ref – Thymon Venter)

SPC 7B Vs BBC 7B (Ref – Alec Campbell)

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FOOTBALL CO-ORDINATOR— HEATH MACKINTOSH

AIC Football Trial St Patrick’s College vs St Peter’s Lutheran College

24March 2012

Football Venues: Middle School Oval – Harts Rd entrance, Indooroopilly Stolz Oval – Lambert Rd entrance, Indooroopilly

CIC FOOTBALL Trial St Patrick’s College Vs Brisbane Boys’ College

Saturday 24 March 2012 Curlew Park, Sandgate

[All CIC Games – 20 min halves]

Middle School Oval

Stolz Oval

8:30am 14A 8:00am 13A

9:45am 15A 9:15am 13B

11:00am 16A 10:15am 14B

12:15pm 2nd’s 11:15am 15B

1:30pm 1st’s 12:15pm 3rd’s

Time SPC Football Oval 1

Time SPC Football Oval 2

8.00am SPC 6A Vs BBC 6A (Ref – Thomas Nott)

8.00am SPC 6B Vs BBC 6B (Ref – Zachary Berens)

8.50am SPC 7A Vs BBC 7A (Ref – Russel Hansen (BBC )

8.50am SPC 7C Vs BBC 7C (Ref – Zachary Berens)

9.40am SPC 7B Vs BGS 7B (Ref – Blake Holloway)

9.40am SPC 5A Vs BBC 5A (Ref – Thomas Nott)

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RUGBY CO-ORDINATOR— HEATH MACKINTOSH

SPC Football Training Times

TEAM TUESDAY THURSDAY VENUE

1st XI AM Curlew Park 6.30am – 7.50am AM Curlew Park 6.30am – 7.50am No 1 Field

2nd XI PM Curlew Park 3.20pm to 5.00pm PM Curlew Park 3.20pm to 5.00pm No 1 Field

3rd XI PM Curlew Park 3.20pm to 5.00pm PM Curlew Park 3.20pm to 5.00pm No 1 Field

16A PM Curlew Park 3.20pm to 5.00pm PM Curlew Park 3.20pm to 5.00pm No 1 Field

15A/B PM Curlew Park 3.20pm to 5.00pm PM Curlew Park 3.20pm to 5.00pm No 2 Field

14A/B AM Curlew Park 6.30am – 7.50am PM Curlew Park 3.20pm to 5.00pm No 2 Field

13A/B PM Curlew Park 3.20pm to 5.00pm PM Curlew Park 3.20pm to 5.00pm No 2 Field

Year 7 PM Curlew Park 3.20pm to 5.00pm PM Curlew Park 3.20pm to 5.00pm P&F Oval

Year 6 PM Curlew Park 3.20pm to 5.00pm PM Curlew Park 3.20pm to 5.00pm P&F Oval

Year 5 PM Curlew Park 3.20pm to 5.00pm PM Curlew Park 3.20pm to 5.00pm P&F Oval

Sport Support Group News Our Sport Support Group wishes to thank all those good parents who gave voluntarily of their time and energy to assist us at the recent Years 9 – 12 Social at the PCYC on Saturday 15 February as also the Shindig on Saturday 17 March. A good time was had by all. Our monthly meeting for April has been brought forward to Monday 26 March, 2012, 6.00pm in the New Board Room, Morven Building. All Parents are welcome to our meetings which last just on the hour. Parents of students playing football (soccer) or rugby are especially invited as we prepare for the next Trimester Sport for CIC and AIC Sport.

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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)

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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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Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work as a Zoo Keeper? Well, wonder no more because the school holidays are back, and so is Australia Zoo's holiday program, Zoo Keeper For a Day! If you are aged between seven and twelve you can join the zoo crew to help feed the animals and clean enclosures, with exclusive behind the scenes access and plenty of hands-on action with some of our gorgeous animals. It's a day you won't forget! Places are limited so call 07 5436 2025 to make a booking. Ages: 7 - 12 years Price: $85 Includes: Zoo entry, Zoo Keeper for a Day cap and water bottle, lunch, photo with one of our animals Duration: 5 hours Location: Australia Zoo Dates: 31 March 2012 – 15 April 2012

Further details are available at www.australiazoo.com.au/education/zoo-keeper-for-a-day

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SHINDIG SHENANIGANS

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SHINDIG SHENANIGANS cont’d

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COMMUNITY NOTICES cont’d

TUCKSHOP ROSTER

UNIFORM SHOP

60th ANNIVERSARY POLOS in Mens & Ladies Fit have arrived and are available for $55. 60th ANNIVERSARY CAPS are also available for $25. BLAZERS & GREY TROUSERS are compulsory wear for Years 10,11 & 12 for Terms 2 & 3. TIES are compulsory for all students for Terms 2 & 3. Trousers & Ties are currently in stock and some blazer orders have arrived. INTRODUCING MUSIC BOOK YEARS 5,6,7,8 are in stock for $18. SECONDHAND FOOTY BOOTS reasonably priced. Check them out.

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

ROSTER FOR UPCOMING SERVICE PROGRAMS

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, 27 March Mahdi Sherwell, Nick Craiggs,

Tom Nightingale, Alex Elms

Thursday, 29 March

Joshua Butt, Joshua Potter, Bayden Lohrey, Jack Lynch.,

Rory Livingstone

Thursday, 29 March

Xander Gwynn-Jones, Marcus Reed, D’Arcy Smith, Tom Lahey

Saturday, 31 March

Rhys Gwynn-Jones, Jake O’Halloran, Sam Cronk, Xavier Stringer,

James Matthews

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

The Paddies Van is

Proudly Sponsored by:-

DATE HELPERS

Fri 23/03 Debra Phillpot, Sandra Messina, Vera Woods

Tue 27/03 Sharyn Mula, Francesca Jacovelli, Donelle McVeigh, Suzanne Steiger

Wed 28/03 Bronwyn Hawkins, Leigh Shaw, Stephanie Ingeri, Melinda Pahany

Thu 29/03 Tracy Dows, Lyn Cusick - Help Needed

Fri 30/03 No Help Needed

Mon 26/03 Jen Smith, Michelle Steen, Tricia Vesely

CO - CURRICULAR PHOTO DAY

FRIDAY 23 MARCH SWIMMING/CRICKET

VOLLEYBALL/DEBATING PLEASE REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR RESPECTIVE UNIFORM

TOMORROW

LOST HAT G Laughton embroidered on rim

Please return to student office if found

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DATE CLAIMER

WEEK TEN

March 27

Year 11 Legal Studies excursion/Year 12B Marine Studies excursion

March 28

Year 11/12 Work Placement/Year 11 Marine Studies excursion

March 29

Year12A Marine Studies excursion

March 30

Easter Liturgy Shore to Gate Students Dismissed at 12:30

March 31

AIC Rugby Trial (H)

WEEK ONE —TERM 2

April 16

Term 2 Fees Due

April 17

Trimester 1 Co-Curricular Awards Assembly Parent/Teacher Interviews

April 18

Full School Photo/QDU Round 2 Years 9/11/ P& F Meeting

April 19

Full School Photo Reserve Day

April 20

Year 7 Armidale Rugby Tour begins

April 21

Rugby Football Trials/ AIC v VILL (H) CIC