Issue 19 - Calling - (16 June 2011)

Dear Members of the St Patrick’s Family, It is hard to believe but Term 2 has rapidly come to a conclusion and the holidays are upon us. Whilst only 8 weeks in length, Term 2 has provided a very full term for staff, students and parents. With the Musical, Naplan testing, co-curricular activities, a significant assignment load for many students and exams, the term has been hectic yet rewarding. My thanks to everyone for their contributions and efforts during the term. Over the upcoming holidays a number of students, staff and parents are involved in a range of tours and camps. Good luck to those attending the cross country ‘Straddie Marathon’ next week, to the players and coaches travelling to New Zealand as part of the Under 16 Rugby and Soccer tour and the College’s Rugby League team will travel to Rockhampton for the Confraternity competition. I am confident that all will represent their College well and enjoy the experience of touring. My thanks to the parents and staff who have worked very hard ensuring these tours have occurred. Last week was the last of the AIC and CIC fixtures at Curlew Park for the season. My thanks to the staff, parents and in particular the Sports Support Group who have worked tirelessly throughout this season to provide top quality grounds, great hospitality and an enjoyable day for the St Patricks College supporters and visiting teams also. Well done to all. I wish to make some comment about the rugby and soccer fixtures from last weekend. I congratulate the 1st XI for recording their first win of the season. They battled hard and deserved their victory. Well done. There were also many great rugby and soccer games on Saturday. However, I was very disappointed with some aspects of the day. I would expect all players to play as competitively as they can, however, I also expect all players to play fairly and in the spirit of the game. I called two games off early on the weekend because the level of sportsmanship that is expected at St Patricks College was not evident. There is no place for fighting on a sporting field. I have mentioned that to the students on many occasions and I make no apology for this stance. We play our sport as competitively as possible but in a fair and sporting way. This position is not negotiable. Next week the staff will finalise the marking and reports for Semester 1, and reports will be posted at the end of next week. Parent teacher meetings are scheduled for early next term. Early next term I will participate in my Appraisal. This process involves surveying members of the St Patricks College community, including parents, staff and students as well as two days of interviews at the College. A panel, external to St Patrick’s College, oversees this process and at the end I receive a report summarising their findings and making commendations and recommendations for me. This appraisal process occurs during each of my contract periods (5 years) whilst at St Patricks College. As this is my eighth year as Principal at St Patricks College and being my second contract, the appraisal is not necessarily to secure another contract, but rather to provide constructive input for both myself as an educational leader and as a Principal at St Patricks College. Normally, the appointment of a Principal is for two contract periods only, so I am uncertain as to the appraisal. I will provide feedback to the community regarding the appraisal and any outcomes from it. Also early next term the Official Opening of the Waterford Building will occur on Thursday July 21 at 9.00am. I extend an invitation to all within the St Patrick’s community to attend this opening and blessing of the building. More details will follow. Finally this week, I thank everyone for their contributions and support during Term 2 and hope that you have an enjoyable and restful holiday break. Term 2 will conclude with a Liturgy in the Callan Centre on Friday 17 June beginning at 12.45pm and students will be dismissed at 1.30pm. All parents are welcome to attend. Have a great break. God Bless

DR MICHAEL CARROLL COLLEGE PRINCIPAL

16 June 2011 No. 19

Waterford Building

9am Thursday 21st July

GRANDOPENING

I would like to take the opportunity to wish all members of the St Patrick’s community all the best for the upcoming winter break and hope that it is both res ul and energising. Congratula ons to all the boys for a great semester. It certainly has been a very full but posi ve semester. Enjoy the break – it is well deserved. Over the winter break you will receive your son’s Semester 1 Report. Please take me to discuss your son’s Semester One re-port with him and help him set clear goals for the second semester. It is important to acknowledge the good work your son is doing, but also take note of the teacher’s comments about areas to work on. Overall the results across the College were quite good but each individual student must take steps to con nue to improve. Students who are performing well in their classes generally are also showing posi ve behaviour. Please also maintain strong communica on with the staff, either by wri ng notes in the Student Diary, email or via the phone.

I would like to raise some important informa on regarding Hair/Grooming and Uniform before the commencement of Term 3.

H It is important that all students and parents review “The Hair and Grooming Policy” that is located on page 21 and 22 of the College Diary. The underlying principle “St Patrick’s College requires students in order to maintain a high standard of dress and grooming so as to present an appropriate image of the College to the broader community and to each other, it is an expecta on that hair be kept neat, dy and above the collar, ears and eyebrows at all mes”. I ask that all boys make the necessary arrangements to have their haircut to meet the College guidelines before the start of Term 3. Students will be sent home on the first day of Term 3 if they do not meet these College guidelines.

T 3 U Term 3 commences on Monday, 11 July, for all students. All students are to wear the school winter during Term 3. Please en-sure your son has his full uniform for the first day of Term 3. Students in Years 10, 11 and 12 must wear the College Blazer to and from school each day, as well as during the day if they wish. It is a requirement that all boys in Years 10, 11 and 12 wear long trousers every day. All Students in Years 5 to 11 must use a College bag to and from school every day. Tour Fleece’s are not to be worn at school.

S F Y 11 D D Year 11 Dinner Dance and the Year 12 Formal payment are due on Friday 17 June.

L P There is an abundance of lost property in the Student Office, from lunch boxes to uniforms and par cularly shoes (black leath‐er and spor ng). At the end of this term we will be doing our usual dona on to St Vincent de Paul of any lost property which has not been claimed before then. Please come in and check it out.

L D T 2 All students in will be dismissed from the College on the 17th June at 1.30pm. Buses have been organised to depart the College at 1.30pm. All students must remain at school un l this me. T Y 8‐9‐10 S Will be held this Saturday 18 July. Normal school rules and expecta ons apply. We need parents to assist with the running of the Social – on the front door, in the cloakroom, selling drinks, general supervision. We cannot run the social without parental support. If you can help please contact Mrs Fowlie in the Student Office (36319070) Venue – Sandgate PCYC Dempster Street, Deagon Time‐ 7.00 to 10.00 pm Clothing – closed footwear is essen al, no offensive T-Shirts etc Cost - $10 A endance – only St Patrick’s Yr 8-9-10 boys plus female students from invited Colleges – St Rita’s, St John Fisher, Mt Alvernia, All Hallows, Mt Maria –Petrie, Clayfield College, St Margaret’s, Mt St Michael’s and Mary Mackillop.

STUDENTS

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL STUDENT FORMATION — FRANK TORRISI

This may come as a shock to some, but I am a Manly Sea Eagles fan. As many will know, it takes some cour-age to make that statement in public, but I am happy to do so, especially so far this year. Yes, Manly are travelling quite well at the moment, sitting comfortably in the top four of the NRL, and really should threaten come finals time. I think in 2011, I’m on a good thing. And I was on a good thing in 1987 when I began following Manly – you see, they won a premiership that year, which is the very reason I started following them. I figured if I am going to follow any team, it may as well be the best team – as a ten year old, this made perfect sense. I do subscribe somewhat to the philosophy of “When you’re a good thing, stick with it.” It is for this reason that I am in my twelfth year of working in a Catholic school in the Edmund Rice tradition. I reckon we’re on a good thing being a part of a community like ours. I have great admiration for the Christian Brothers. At this time when all Religious Orders are not attracting a great number of vocations, the Brothers have taken a realistic and courageous approach in my opinion. In looking to the future, they have decided to hand over schools to lay people through Edmund Rice Education Australia, and have discerned where they are most effective and useful in today’s world. As a result, there are Australian Christian Brothers in various roles around the world. Some are in schools, and we are of course fortunate to have Br Chris and Br Col here at St Patrick’s. Others are in leadership roles in the Oceania Province, planning strategically for a time when there are no longer Christian Brothers scattered around our country. And perhaps most remarkably, there are some Christian Brothers who are still putting up their hands to travel to places like East Timor, Papua New Guinea and the Philippines, so they can spend time with today’s most marginalised peoples. You can imagine that for some Brothers, getting on in years, this is an enormous effort, requiring resilience, adaptability and strength. These coming holidays, I will be fortunate enough to travel to the Philippines at the invitation of Br Rod Ellyard, and be a part of a Ministry Planning Workshop as the Brothers there make some decisions about their future in that country. The Christian Brothers as a Congregation, and more specifically the Brothers in the Kabankalan Diocese of the Philippines, have the foresight, courage and wisdom to use whatever time and resources are available to make the biggest difference they can, and I think this is a lesson for each of us. These Brothers are an inspiration to me, and I feel very blessed to be trying to continue their good work in my role at St Patrick’s. The Philippines is both an interesting but at the same time completely logical place for the Brothers to be in 2011 and beyond. Today, the Philippines is a predominantly Catholic country with a large number of people living in poverty. If we think of Ireland in Edmund Rice’s time, this same description could well fit. This will be my fifth visit to the Philippines, and I am looking forward to it greatly – I will get to catch up with friends and once again spend time with some incredible men, the Christian Brothers. I may well be alone in admiring the Manly Sea Eagles, but I am certainly not alone in my admiration for the Christian Brothers.

IDENTITY & MINISTRY

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL IDENTITY— MATTHEW HAWKINS

Send in your old sand shoes to the Student Office

to help the youth of the Solomon islands

SOLOMONISLANDSHOEAPPEAL

SUPPORTING YOUR TEENAGER’S GROWING INDEPENDENCE Achieving independence is an essential part of your child’s journey to adulthood. To make this journey successfully, children need freedom to try new things, they still need your guidance and support. Here are some ideas to help you and your child find the right balance. SUPPORTING YOUR CHILD’S JOURNEY TOWARDS INDEPENDENCE To become a capable adult, your child must learn to: depend on you less and take on more responsibility make decisions and solve problems work out life values form his own identity.

But it’s common for parents and teens to disagree about how much independence a young person should have – and when. It’s natural to worry that if you give your child too much independence too early, your child might get involved in risky behaviours. It’s normal to want to keep your child safe. But your child needs to make some mistakes, to explore and have new experiences. This will help him learn life’s lessons and continue to shape his brain’s development. Striking a balance between your child’s needs and your own concerns is often a matter of maintaining a positive relationship with your child, as well as a healthy family environment. How your child develops independence, and how you guide this process, will be influenced by your family’s cultural background and beliefs. Being aware that your child might be working hard to balance expectations of family members with expectations of friends is a good place to start the balancing act. Teenagers are still working themselves out. They don’t always know who they are. You and your child are both learning how to balance their growing independence with parental guidance. Go easy on yourselves if things aren’t perfect all the time. SHOW YOUR CHILD LOTS OF LOVE AND SUPPORT Your love and support are essential for your child’s self-esteem. Young people who feel good about themselves often have more confidence to discover who they are and what they want to do with their lives. Your child might not always want physical affection from you. But you can show your love and support by: taking a genuine interest in your child’s interests, hobbies and friends making time to listen when your child needs to talk giving our child space and privacy regularly saying, ‘I love you’. RESPECT YOUR CHILD’S FEELINGS AND OPINIONS Try to tune into your child’s feelings. It might help to remember that your child could be confused and upset by the physical, social and emotional changes of adolescence – but you’re still your child’s main source of emotional guidance and stability during this time. Taking your child’s opinions seriously gives an important boost to her self-esteem. But be prepared for the fact that her views might differ from yours. You can use this situation as a chance to talk about how people often have different perspectives. Talking about your own opinions and feelings calmly can also help to keep the lines of communication open, and model positive ways of relating to others. ESTABLISH CLEAR AND FAIR FAMILY RULES Stating clear family rules about behaviour, communication and socialising will help your teenager understand where the limits are and what you expect. Rules will also help you be consistent in how you treat your teenager. Once the rules are in place, apply them consistently. As children get older, they can make more of a contribution to the rules and the consequences for breaking them. Involving your children in developing rules helps them to understand and internalise the principles behind them. If you set the limits too strictly, your child might not have enough room to grow and try new experiences. This period is a learning curve for both of you. Be prepared for some trial and error. TREAT YOUR CHILD IN A WAY THAT’S APPROPRIATE FOR HIS STAGE Younger teenagers might think they’re ready to make their own decisions, but they often haven’t developed the decision-making skills they’ll need to handle significant responsibility without your help. It can be a good idea to explain to your younger child why younger and older children are given different amounts and types of responsibilities.

MINISTRY

COUNSELLOR—EMILY ROTTA

MINISTRY

COUNSELLOR — EMILY ROTTA cont….

HELP YOUR CHILD DEVELOP DECISION-MAKING SKILLS (Abstract retrieved from http://raisingchildren.net.au/articles/independence_teenagers.html/context/1158 )

When your child needs to make a decision, help develop skills by: finding out about different options talking about the pros and cons of different actions weighing up the pros and cons to make the best decision brainstorming what to do if things don’t go according to plan giving your child feedback on how your child handles the process. You can also include your child in family decision-making. This is another chance to boost your child’s self-esteem, and show

that you value your child’s input. When it comes to big decisions that impact on your child (for example, about school, further study, staying out late, and so on), try to make those decisions with your child, not for her. Our article on problem-solving can help you work through these decisions together. Your teenager’s brain continues to mature into the early 20s. In particular, the decision-making part of the brain is still developing, and your child is still learning to control impulses. Teenagers, especially younger teenagers, might be less capable of understanding the consequences of their behaviours.

PROVIDE SAFE OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUR CHILD TO EXERCISE INDEPENDENCE

Activities that are safe and supported, but that give your child freedom and time away from you, can help your child:

learn new skills and test new abilities

take positive risks

foster a sense of belonging

encourage resilience

For example, there might be a youth group or sports club in your area that your child would like to be involved in.

LOOK AFTER YOURSELF AND SEEK HELP

Studies have shown that many parents report difficulties adjusting to their child’s growing independence. Some parents find their mental health is affected. You can read more about looking after yourself in our article on your health.

It’s OK to admit you’re having difficulties – seek help if you need it. Speak with your GP, your child’s school counsellor or call Parentline on 1300 301 300.

Young people often experience conflicting feelings about an issue or person. Your child might seem to love and disrespect you at the same time; to want freedom, but also guidance; to want to hang out with friends, but also be alone. These mixed signals occur because your child is still developing emotionally and socially.

MANAGING CONFLICTS

Young people are working out their own identities, and finding where they fit in the world. They’re likely to want more control over things like socialising, behaviour and appearance. As part of this process, they might test boundaries and question people they see as authority figures – especially you.

This might look like a recipe for conflict, but it doesn’t have to be. To learn how to handle these kinds of discussions, you might like to read our article on managing conflict.

Many people think that adolescence is always a difficult time, and that all teenagers experience bad moods and exhibit chal-lenging behaviours. In fact, some studies show that only 5-15% of teenagers go through extreme emotional turmoil, become re-bellious, or have major conflicts with their parents. Good family relationships help teenagers develop the skills they need for adulthood.

ACTIVITIES

CONGRATULATIONS Mitchell Taylor (Year 12) selected into the AIC Football Team to compete at the annual AIC v GPS Football Match to be played in Term Two of 2011. Sam Colley-King (Year 12) selected as reserve for the AIC Football Team to compete at the annual AIC v GPS Football Match to be played in Term Two of 2011. Giles Beveridge (Year 12), Terrin Walls (Year 12) & Jarrod Watson (Year 12) selected into the AIC 1 Rugby Team to com-pete at the Queensland School Boys Union Trials at Ballymore, 3rd June – 6th June. Ben Lowis (Year 12) selected into the AIC 2 Rugby Team to compete at the Queensland School Boys Union Trials at Bally-more, 3rd June – 6th June. Michael Cooke (Year 12) selected as reserve for the AIC 2 Team to compete at the Queensland School Boys Union Trials. James Webster (Year 12) selected into the Chairman’s XV Team to compete at the Queensland School Boys Union Trials.

SPC RUGBY St Patrick’s College Vs Villanova College

Saturday 18th June 2011

Venue – Villanova Park, Manly Rd, Tingalpa A canteen will be in operation First Aid will be in attendance QRRA Appointed Referees for 13A, 14A, 15A, 16A, 2ndXV and 1stXV

DIRECTOR OF SPORT— LUKE DONATINI

TIME Andrew Slack Oval

Charlie Fisher Oval (No.2)

John Seary West (No.6)

9.00am 13C

10.00am 13B 15C 14C

11.00am 13A 14B

12.00noon 14A 15B

1.00pm 15A 16B 3rd XV

2.00pm 2nd XV 16A

3.15pm 1st XV

RUGBY COORDINATOR — HEATH MACKINTOSH

ACTIVITIES ACTIVITIES CONT’D

SPC FOOTBALL St Patrick’s College Vs Villanova College

Saturday 18th June 2011

Venue – Villanova Park, Manly Rd, Tingalpa A canteen will be in opera on First Aid will be in a endance Appointed Referee/s for 2ndXI and 1stXI

PLEASE NOTE: NO PETS (ie. Dogs) ARE PERMITTED AT VILLANOVA PARK

SPC CROSS COUNTRY There are eight weeks until the August 6th AIC cross country championships where St Patrick's College will this year defend its title as 'Aggregate Champion College'. Thus, boys must continue their strong training efforts by training at home or at the College. HOLIDAY TRAINING CALENDAR

Sunday 19th June — Tuesday 21st June - sees 45 boys and eight staff members at Stradbroke Is-land for annual Cross Country Camp. Wednesday 22nd June — Friday 25th June, Monday 28th June, Wednesday 30th June, Friday 2nd July all at SPC back oval 7:30am-8:45am Monday 5th July — 7:30am depart SPC for Southbank - bring $5 for food stop - return school at 10:45am (approx) Wednesday 7th July— 7:30am depart SPC for Enoggera Reservoir run - bring $5 - return around 11:15am Friday 9th July — 7:30am depart SPC for Limestone Park, Ipswich - bring $10 - return 12:30pm All training will be fully supervised.

RUN TALL ALL 'X-MEN'!

A reminder that there is only eight weeks to go until AIC Cross Country Championship where St Patrick’s College is the reigning AIC champion school.

Come and run with the ‘X Men’!

FOOTBALL COORDINATOR — JOSH MCCLOUGHAN

TIME Field No. 5 TIME Field No.4 TIME Field No.3

7.30am 7.30am 7.30am

8.30am 14A 8.30am 13A 8.30am

9.45am 15A 9.45am 13B 9.45am 14B

11.00am 16A 10.45am 15B 10.45am 3rdXI

12.30pm 2nd XI 11.45am 11.45am

1.45pm 1st XI 12.45pm

Craig Gunn & Paul Toohey — Cross Country Coordinator’s

SPC TRACK & FIELD

JUNIOR TRACK & FIELD (CIC) - MS CASSANDRA HARDEN With the colder weather here, I understand getting up in the mornings are getting harder. Training is still on; we have had some great numbers turning up. It’s still not too late to sign up for Athletics. Everyone is welcome. Training will be held on the first day (Monday the 11th of July) back next term, starting at 6:45am. The first meet will be on Saturday 23rd of July at Nudgee College. There will be more information sent out in regards to the season at the beginning of next term. If you have any questions please contact Cassandra Harden [email protected]

ACTIVITIES CONT’D

ATHLETICS COORDINATORS — Luke Donatini (AIC) and Cassandra Harden (CIC)

COACHES Sprints – Ms Cassandra Harden, Mr Douglas Locke, Mr Luke Donatini, Mr Ryan Schultz & Mr Brayden Ross Hurdles – Mr Luke Donatini High Jump – Mr Luke Donatini Shot Put – Ms Cassie Harden & Mr Ryan Schultz Long Jump – Mr Ryan Schultz & Ms Marthy Watson 800m – Mr Craig Gunn, Ms Cassandra Harden & Mr Douglas Locke SENIOR TRACK & FIELD (AIC) - LUKE DONATINI We have already started working with some Secondary athletes in the areas of sprints, long jump and hurdles; however, we would now like to start extending this to other disciplines of High Jump and Throws. Can we ask that all students in Year 8 to Year 12 who are interested in bettering their performances this year in Track and Field please go and see Mr Donatini over the coming weeks so that training can be arranged. We will be also conducting some holiday sessions in the first and last week of the June/July break. METROPOLITAN NORTH TRACK AND FIELD NOMINATIONS (YEAR 8 TO YEAR 12) Please note that all students who wish to nominate for the Met North Track and Field Championships MUST register their nomi-nations at the SPC Sports Office (SPC GYM). Nominations are now being taken. Once students have nominated we will establish some training times that will assist in their preparations.

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Before School

(6.45am – 7.45am) Drills/Sprints

(6.45am – 7.45am) Drills/Sprints

(7.15am – 8.00am) Relays

Morning Tea

Sprints

High Jump

Hurdles

High Jump

Junior Lunch Time

Long Jump

Shot Put

After School

(3.00pm – 4.30pm)

800m

(3.00pm – 4.30pm)

Specialist Long/Shot

(top 2 athletes per age group)

ACTIVITIES CONT’D

GYM COORDINATOR — COREY MEEHAN

Dear Parents, During this week most rugby age groups will begin meeting to discuss the matter of preparing for 2012 whilst rugby is still fresh on everyone’s mind. The meetings are aimed at discussing what options the boys have to ensure they are better prepared for the next rugby season. Combining other sports such as Athletics, Basketball or Tennis with some form of regular gym attendance will greatly improve the boy’s physical preparedness for the next season. All boys in the gym will have structured developmentally specific programs to follow, most boys will be focusing on bodyweight exercises and other technique based movements to lay a foundation for further advancement. At no stage are boys pressured to lift heavy weights or participate in exercises above their level of ability and development. It is important to get the boys starting this early (Term 3 and 4, 2011) to lay a foundation for further advancement of programs as the year progresses and as the 2012 rug-by season draws closer next year. This is not a Rugby specific initiative, as we now have a wonderful new facility to use it is my hope that SPC athletes of all ages and sports will begin to realise the benefit and importance of a properly structured preseason. Parental support is crucial for the success of this initiative. Ask your child if he is aware of the new gym facility or if he knows of anyone in his grade/class using the gym. Attached is a timetable, discuss when your child is available to come down to the gym for a quick orientation and to get a personalised program. The gym is open during lunchtime most days and during these early stages 20-30 minutes at lunch once or twice a week is all that is required. As the year progresses continue to speak about the importance of commitment to preparation for sport and the value in having such a great facility to utilise. We need to change the culture at St Patrick’s of the boys assuming all their fitness needs will be met once specific afternoon training begins as coaches simply do not have the time to cover all areas required to ensure we stay competitive. Your support and time is crucial in setting good training and nutritional habits in your son. If you have any concerns, questions or comments regarding your child’s participation in gym please do not hesitate to contact me directly via email ([email protected]) or phone (3631 9028). I look forward to working with both yourself and your sons as we strive to improve SPC SPORT now and into the future. Sincerely, Corey Meehan Gym Coordinator.

SPC GYM RULES

NO TOWEL = NO TRAINING (ZERO TOLERANCE!)

APPROPRIATE CLOTHING AND FOOTWEAR ONLY (STUDENTS ARE TO WEAR P.E. UNIFORM, AT NO STAGE

IS FORMAL WEAR ACCEPTABLE IN THE GYM)

REPLACE YOUR WEIGHTS AFTER USE

NO EATING IN THE GYM

MUST USE APPROVED PROGRAM’S ONLY

GYM HOURS OVER HOLIDAYS

WEEK 1 (20th to 25th JUNE): MON to THURS 7am - 10:30am

WEEK 2 (27TH JUNE to 1ST JULY): CLOSED ALL WEEK

WEEK 3 (4TH to 8TH JULY): TUES to THUR 7am - 10:30am

TIME MON TUE WED THUR FRI

MORNING 6:30am-8:00am

OPEN

SESSION

OPEN

SESSION

OPEN

SESSION

OPEN

SESSION

CLOSED

JUNOR LUNCH

12:35pm-1:15pm

YEAR 8

YEAR 5,6,7

YEAR 8

YEAR 5,6,7

CLOSED

SENIOR LUNCH 1.15pm-2.00pm

SENIOR & YEAR 11

YEAR 9 & 10

SENIOR & YEAR 11

YEAR 9 & 10

SENIOR & YEAR 11

AFTER

SCHOOL 3:00pm-4:30pm

OPEN

SESSION

CLOSED

OPEN

SESSION

CLOSED

CLOSED

SPC GYM RULES

NOTOWEL=NOTRAINING(ZEROTOLERANCE!)

APPROPRIATECLOTHINGANDFOOTWEARONLY

(STUDENTSARETOWEARP.E.UNIFORM,ATNOSTAGEISFORMALWEARACCEPTABLEINTHEGYM)

REPLACEYOURWEIGHTSAFTERUSE

NOEATINGINTHEGYM

MUSTUSEAPPROVEDPROGRAM’SONLY

GYM HOURS TERM 3 2011

ACTIVITIES CONT’D

GYM COORDINATOR — COREY MEEHAN cont….

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COMMUNITY NEWS

COMMUNITY NEWS

Parents & Friends NEWS

The P&F have had a busy semester. Other than the usual monthly meetings we have been laying the groundwork for the future of the Association. Part of this has been a greater recognition of how the P&F can assist the school in achieving their shared goals. Obviously, this has taken and will continue to take the form of fundraising. So far this year, the P&F have contributed funds for the construction of the new Memorial Garden, furniture for the new Father Liam Chapel and new drink eskies for all the Houses. The Entertainment Books are doing well as did the pie drive. Next Semester, we are plan-ning for an end of year P&F function in the new Waterford Building.

I would like to take this opportunity to put a call out into the community and ask for as-sistance from anybody who may have experience in completing grant applications, spe-cifically, Gaming Benefit Fund grants. The P&F would like to submit one of these seek-ing funds to support the installation of shading in the school. If you can help please con-tact me on 0431 197323 or [email protected]. Once again, thank you to the school community for its continued support of the P&F and we look forward to a successful Se-mester Two, 2011.

Malcolm Steele President P&F

COMMUNITY NEWS CONT’D

STATE OF ORIGIN II LUCKY DOUBLES FUNDRAISER

Homeside – 8 (17) Opposition – 9 Please contact John Tucker at the College if you are a winner.

Thanks for supporting the 2011 Confraternity Team.

New Zealand Tour Raffle

THE RAFFLE DRAW DATE HAS BEEN EXTENDED UNTIL

FRIDAY 17TH JUNE.

ALL TICKETS MUST BE RETURNED TO THE COLLEGE BY TODAY

COMMUNITY NEWS CONT’D

The Paddies Van is Proudly Sponsored by:-

Date Helpers

Fri 17/06 Nola Pedersen, Jenny Evans, Trisha Fitzpatrick, Maree Denkes

Tue 12/07 Cally Egerton, Louise Stringer, Vicki Wostenholme

Wed 13/07 Sandra Appleby‐Lake, Joanne Casey

Thu 14/07 Jacqui Baldock, Andrea Massey, Cheryl Manche

Fri 15/07 Nola Pedersen, Jenny Evans, Trisha Fitzpatrick, Maree Denkes

Mon 11/07 Karen Smyth, Melissa McKerihan, Katerina Camiller, Donelle McVeigh, Francesca Jacovelli

Tuesday Morn BBQ— Decker Park, Sandgate

7.25 am—9.00 am

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

Thursday Evening Street Van —Brisbane City

5.00 pm—8.45 pm

Saturday Night BBQ—Sandgate Sandgate Lagoon

5.45 pm—8.30 pm

Tuesday, 12 July

Sam Gadsby, Stanley Hunt, Cameron Jones, Mitchell Pusterla, Hugh Tanzer, Kyle Vesely, Callum Watt

Thursday, 14 July

Jack Churchill, Ben Galvin, Ryan Hollyman, Alex McDonaough, Ben

Peters, Matthew Travers, Lucas Willmer

Thursday 14 July Philip Lambre, Aaron Loader, Corbin Steinmuller, Lachlan

Marsh, Keegan McCann

Saturday, 25 June Jacob Lawrence, Ben Cross, Sheldyn

Saseve, Sam Henderson

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

SKI TRIP Have you reserved your place on the slopes?

Deposits of $100.00 need to be paid to the

Finance Office as soon as possible.

UNIFORM SHOP

SUPPORTERS’ CAPS & SHIRTS These are available for $20 caps and $35 polos. Please check them out and support the current

sporting seasons. TRADING HOURS TERM TIME TUES 12-4PM, WED 10AM-2PM,

THURS 7.30-11.30AM

SCHOOL PHOTOS

A reminder that tutor group and individual photos will be taken on

Friday 22nd July An envelope for ordering will be sent

home early next term. Rugby & Soccer photos are now

available for viewing and purchase in the library

DATE CLAIMER

July 18

Parent/Teacher Meetings AIC AFL Round 1

July 19

Co-Curricular Awards

July 2 0

Year 12 Leadership Afternoon

July 21

Year 12 QCS Practice period 3-5

June 17

FINAL DAY TERM 2 11 –12 Exam Block AIC Chess Rnd 7 (H) Cross Country Meet St Patrick’s College

June 18

AIC Rugby/Football Rnd 7 (A)

July 13

English writing competition

July 16

AIC Cross Country Meet (A) Social Yrs 8-10

July 22

PHOTO DAY CIC Basketball Round 1 (A)

July 23

CIC Tennis Round 1(A) CIC T & F Meet (A) AIC Cross Country Meet (A)

Issue 19 - Calling - (16 June 2011)

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Transcript of Issue 19 - Calling - (16 June 2011)