Principal

Mr David Finch

ROSIES Outreach at Mount St Bernard College

What is ROSIES?

The Rosie’s Student Engagement Program is a program for Year 11 and 12 students at participating high schools, run in conjunction with Rosie’s volunteer street teams. Students are given the opportunity to participate in street outreach with Rosie’s volunteer teams as guest volunteers. Participation in the Student Engagement Program is intended to offer students an opportunity to gain some insight into the nature of homelessness, to broaden their understanding of the issues faced by people who are socially excluded, and to facilitate school participation in social justice activities.

Vision Rosie’s is a community of people sharing the Oblate spirit of daring. Inspired by the Gospel, Rosie’s reaches out to those most abandoned, to be present with them, offering them experiences of community and belonging.

Mission The Rosie’s mission is to offer times of presence with others through street outreach, children's and drug court support, youth detention visitation, and prison outreach.

Our Guiding Principles Through our presence, Rosie’s seeks to foster people's self worth and dignity; to reach out to people where they are at, accepting them as they are and welcoming them into our community; to stand in solidarity with and offer hope to those who experience isolation, loneliness and alienation; and to model a more just, Christian, and humane society.

ROSIES at Mount St Bernard College

Last Friday 18th May, MSB commenced its involvement with the ROSIES outreach program. Several weeks ago year 12 students were asked if they would like to volunteer to be involved in ROSIES. Six students answered the call, Lynette Bellchambers, Bridie Freeman, Shauna Beard, Tori Wilson, Mathew Ederer and Lee Liddy. Last Friday along with Miss Andrea Gower and myself, Bridie, Lynette and Mathew made the first journey to Cairns. We met the Rosie’s team at 6:30 pm for preparation of the food and a ‘pre-brief’. This briefing concluded with the Rosie’s prayer. The Rosie’s Prayer is said prior to every outreach as part of the pre-brief process.

O Jesus, Make our hearts so human that others may feel at home with us,

So like Yours, that others may feel at home with You,

So forgetful of self that we might simply become the place where You and they meet,

In the power of Your love, and the joy of Your friendship, Amen.

We then departed to a park adjacent to the City offices, set up chairs and tables and served the donated food and drinks to about 30 homeless people. Some nights there can be up to 90 people. We talked to these people and sat with them. After an hour we packed up, journeyed back to Rosie’s headquarters in Centrecare. We had a debrief and then journey home. On Friday 15th June, Shauna, Tori and Lee will make their ROSIES debute. It is a worthwhile cause that helps our students appreciate homelessness and how lucky we are here at M.S.B.

25th May 2018

Principal: Mr David Finch Deputy Principal - Curriculum/Admin: Mr Ian Margetts

Assistant Principal - Mission: Mr Matt de Jong Assistant Principal - Student Wellbeing: Mr Scott Whitters

Business Manager: Mr David Osborne Office Manager: Mrs Sue Wegert

Head of Residential: Mrs Tina Schefe & Mr Dave Schefe

Matthew de Jong - Assistant Principal - Mission

Deputy Principal—Curriculum & Admin

Congratulations to all Years 7 and 9 students for outstanding application towards their NAPLAN testing last week.

Students (and the MSB community) should be proud of their resilience in what are challenging test situations. We now

wait for the test results which will provide information on how students are performing in the areas of literacy and

numeracy and support improvements in teaching and learning. The data from NAPLAN test results gives schools and

systems the ability to measure their students’ achievements against national minimum standards and student

performance in other states and territories.

Reports on individual student performance are provided to all students and parents/carers in August.

Growing up in Queensland Project - Teens can have their voice heard and make a difference! Young people aged 13 – 18 have the

opportunity to have their say as part of an exciting new project being run by the Queensland Family and Child Commission. The Growing

up in Queensland survey gives teenagers across Queensland a voice about their experience, opportunities and challenges.

The QFCC wants to discover:

- how Queensland’s children and young people experience life in their community

- their career aspirations and the supports and barriers which can impact them achieving their goals

- what they think government should focus on and how they want their communities to look now and in the future

The QFCC wants to hear from young people from across Queensland, living in different communities, from different cultures and of all

abilities. This is an opportunity for young people to make a difference in their own lives and in the lives of people their age and future

generations.

The online survey can be accessed from a computer, tablet or phone. All you need is an internet connection and around 20 minutes to

have a say on these important issues. There will also be a weekly prize draw of a $50 gift card.

The Growing up in Queensland survey is now open. Please encourage your teen to have a say today by visiting

www.e-hub.engagementhub.com.au

To find out more about the Growing up in Queensland project visit www.qfcc.qld.gov.au

Mr Matt de Jong

Ian Margetts - Deputy Principal - Curriculum & Admin

QCS Practice at MSB

Year 11 & 12 students preparing for the Queensland Core

Skills Test have been working hard to build skill and

knowledge. In its final use in 2019, the QCS test has been

part of many Queensland students’ lives since 2000. The

test contributes information for the calculation of Overall

Positions (OPs) and Field Positions (FPs), which are used to

select students for tertiary entrance. Four separate tasks

over two days assess a set of forty-nine testable generic

skills - the Common Curriculum Elements - identified in the

Queensland senior curriculum. This year the program looks

like this:

Tuesday 4 September

Morning (2 hours)

Afternoon (1 hour 30 minutes)

Writing Task

Multiple Choice I

Wednesday 5 September

Morning (2 hours)

Afternoon (1 hour 30 minutes)

Short Response

Multiple Choice II

At MSB scheduled sessions support our

students as they prepare for this

important achievement test.

Thanks to Mr Malcolm Fahey, Mrs Chris

Weedon and Mr Ian Margetts for their

role in this program.

By C Weedon

Tina & Dave Schefe -Heads of Residential

Archer’s Creek Fishing Adventure’s

Sunday morning ritual of cleaning rooms and pods were

finished. The bus was filled with girls, food, fishing gear and

was soon bouncing down the road for an adventure.

Destination… a Private Property near Archer’s Creek (15mins

west from Ravenshoe). We drove to the river but the grass

was too high. A bush lemon tree stood on the edge of a bank,

laden with fruit. With our pockets bulging and hands full of

lemons, we were back on the bus to another section of the

river. Part of the road unfortunately was washed away by the

heavy rains from last term. After a minute of discussion

everyone unanimously decided to park the bus and carry some

of the gear to the fishing spot. With much determination, the

girls set off.

Five minutes into the hike, a chorus of moans

and groans could be heard on how hard the

trek in really was. (Mind you the hike is a 15

minute walk on a very flat, graded road. LoL)

At last, what seemed like an hour walk, the first

glimpse of the river was in sight. With sighs of

relief and shrieks of delight, hooks were baited

and off up the river we went.

The first half an hour… plenty of bites, but no

fish. With enthusiasm waning…”Miss, is there

any fish in this river?” I answered them with a

yes. “I am going to throw my line down there

and show you”. I asked them if they believed

me and all in unison replied, “No”!

Plop into the river sunk the bait. Within 30 seconds the

biggest black bream of the day was flip flopping on the

bank. It only took seconds and there were girls scurrying

every which way to secure their spots. Lines were being

thrown left right and centre. At last, fish were being

pulled in one after the other and one big eel. Enough fish

were caught and back to the bus we trudged.

We headed 2km down the road to the Wild River Bridge

and the girls prepared the fish in alfoil, cooked and then

ate them. Yummy! special Sunday banquet.

Boys turn! Off we headed to the same spot. No

complaints from the boys hiking in and it only took 5

minutes. Up and down the river the boys ran. 15 black

breams later and back to the Wild River to cook them.

Long, green, flat grass lay on the clean white sand as a mat and the cooked fish were placed in the middle. Jeramiah, with a softly spoken tone,

requested we say Grace. Standing around the feast the boys humbly bowed their head and Keane graciously, accepted the honours.

What a perfect way to finish a perfect day.

By Dexine Majer - Boarding Supervisor

Posi e Beha iour Support - ortnightly ocus

Why am I here?

Students ha e een as ed to e amine the ues on - Why are you here at MSB?

To get an education - is the standard reply. ut what does that mean. What is an educa on

More importantly - Why do I need one

There are many different opinions on exactly what an education is.

Most people do agree that it is more than just book learning .

ducation at MS is about using the opportunities o ered at the College to become

the best person that you can.

earning how to be a positive, productive member of your community , wherever that is,

is the goal of education.

Don t forget we are only a phone call away. If you have any issues

or concerns you wish to discuss please don t hesitate to call or

email a member of the Pastoral Care Team

Scott Whitters - ssistant Principal - swhitters cns.catholic.edu.au

Jenny Rossiter— Middle eader — rossiter cns.catholic.edu.au

Tara aic - Wellbeing O cer - t aic cns.catholic.edu.au

Being a ough Coo ie

tough cookie uses GRIT to hang in there when its tough.

abits of a successful Tough Cookie

se positive self talk - encourage

yourself when things get hard by saying -

ou Can Do It It s hard ut it will e worth it

when you ha e nished

Work tough - don’t give up easily and

work through the hard part.

Give e ort - try to the best of your ability

at the time.

May is Domestic Violence Prevention Month

Congratulations to the five students from MSB were successful in winning top places. Their posters highlighted the idea that as a community we want to say yestorespect and no to violence.

Years 10 - 12:

1st Simone ris, Equal 2nd Chelsea Petersen and Ashley Mudu

Years 7 - 9:

1st Elisha McPherson, 2nd Teline arris

#yestorespect Poster Competition Winners May is Domestic Violence Prevention Month

Congratulations to the five students from MSB who were successful in winning top places. Their posters highlighted the idea that as a community we want to say yestorespect and no to violence. Tracey - TSAS

Years 10 - 12:

1st Simone ris, Equal 2nd Chelsea Petersen and Ashley Mudu

Years 7 - 9:

1st Elisha McPherson and 2nd Teline arris

TABLELANDS

YOUTH FORUM

Our Voice, Our Choice, Our Future

On Friday the 22nd May, a group of MSB students were invited to participate

in the Tablelands Youth Forum. This forum was initiated by the Tablelands

Regional Council as an innovative idea to support the growth of young leaders

and entrepreneurs in our community—giving youth a voice and a choice

about their future. The students were joined by other school students from

the region and a group of young people from ocational Partnerships Group

( PG). Guest speakers— Rylee enables (Petals Pinecones, Tablelands en

trepreneur), Nicole Gibson ( nifier of umanity), Trav Munro ( nleash your

Inner Genius) and Yvette Adams (Serial Entrepreneur) engaged and inspired

everyone in the room. The students then participated in brainstorming groups

about ‘what would make the Tablelands a better place for youth’ and ‘what

challenges they face and would like to address’. These ideas will form a coun

cil plan to improve the Tablelands region for our youth.

Andrea Gower Sonya Frost

Science News

This term, 7P students have been studying

‘forces’ in Physical Sciences. They enjoy

going to the lab and conducting

investigations. Students have been

measuring ‘frictional force’ using blocks and

spring balances.

Millanna, Shaniqua and Simona are

making sure their measurements

are accurate.

Raedon has figured out how to read his

spring balance in Newtons and grams.

Kelston is experimenting with various

weights to test if there are changes to

‘frictional force’ when the mass is changed.

In the classroom, 7P students have worked well on their understanding of Scientific concepts and have taken pride in

their bookwork. Sometimes, they’ve had opportunity to investigate ideas in the classroom. Below, Ciara,Tamara, Lena

and Hilda have made spinners to test the effects of air resistance when gravity force is in action.

Year 8C Science students have been studying ‘Chemistry’ units this term. They have displayed a keen interest in

discovering concepts about atoms, elements, compounds and various states of matter. Everyone gets extra excited to

conduct investigations in the laboratory. Chemistry is a fun topic to study—especially if there is a ‘pop’ or ‘bang’ that

goes with a chemical reaction.

bove Tamika and Kshama are observing a demonstration that separates the hydrogen and

oxygen in water.

bove mmy and llie are

ready with their safety glasses

Top Right & Right Daniel, lisha

and Keely are new members in

our Science class.

Science News

bove and Right ngus, Macca,

lisha, Daniel, Jackson and than are

getting ready to identify various metallic

elements using flame tests.

bove May is taking a keen interest

in setting up her investigation.

eft llie and mmy

are ready to go - but

what happened to

the gas

8Z Science students have studied ‘Electric Circuits’ as part of the ‘Energy in Our Lives’ unit. They have

used ‘BrainBox’ kits to investigate electric circuits. Students discovered that they need closed circuits for lightbulbs

to glow, fans to switch on and music to play. 8Z students love learning new concepts in Science.

Nelson, Cleon, ryce, Gabrielle, Claudia, Chloe and Jackira are reading and following instructions on

various ways to make electrical circuits.

Chloe is showing Claudia how it works.

As part of their investigations, 8Z used an electrical circuit with a light bulb to discover materials that are insulators

and conductors of electricity. Most of their predictions were correct and it was fun to test their ideas.

Chloe, Sampson, ryce

and Kevin are focused

and successful in

conducting their

investigations. They

could explain, in

scientific terms, why the

lightbulb would or

wouldn t light up.

Science News Physics Department

Year 11 12 students are working on their first Physics Extended Experimental Investigation of the year.

Students are to research the physics underpinning the operation of an ancient weapon. They must construct a model and use it to test variables and determine the weapon’s effectiveness and efficiency. They have elected to study the Trebuchet, believed to be an ancient war engine which was invented in China in 300BC.

Students Rion Shailer and Marcus Brown hard at work with their investigation.

Mr Andrew Jamieson - Physics Teacher

Year 11 Hospitality and Year 12

Hospitality Practices

Staff Lunch – assessment task

Our wonderful and hard-working year 11 12 ospitality

students prepared, cooked and served an A La Carte lunch

for all the MSB staff. It was a very successful day

even with a few hiccups. Mrs erry Winslett—Teacher

REMINDER TO PARENTS AND CARERS

Students must not be on school grounds before

8.05am in the morning.

We thank you for your assistance with this matter.

2018 Great Wheelbarrow

Race!

The Mount St Bernard College Mountain Goats Team have once

again completed the Great Wheelbarrow Race. The race took place

over three days from the 18th-20th of May. Our team of 10 ran

140km from Chillagoe to Mareeba. This year we successfully placed

3rd in the school category.

2018 Team: David Cassels, Keane Ryan, Yilonda Harris, Rion Shailor,

Eliza Lyall, Joy Beohm, Ronin Spartalis, Hamish Burnett, Djerome

Mooka-Salam and Ethan Burnett.

2018 Support Team: Georgia Smy, Andrew Bowden, Jessica Hay,

James Crawford, Warren Part, Laura Hardess and Caitlin Jerome.

CAIRNS AQUARIUM MARINE LITTER CHALLENGE

Kurrsi our ‘Great Hammerhead Shark’

(Kurrsi Torres Strait language name for Hammerhead Shark)

Materials used to create:

Ghost nets sourced from Old Mapoon Community Cape York, bubble wrap, garbage bag, wire, pool

noodle, tennis badminton rackets, coat hangers, plastic wrapping, plastic bottles, old fencing,

trampoline net, plastic netting,

Mount St ernard College Year 10 art class, chose the Great ammerhead Shark (Sphyrna Mo arran) for the Marine itter Challenge

because it is a threatened and endangered marine animal due to human impacts and activities. Gill net fishing is the largest threat to

hammerhead sharks, as well as, ghost nets which kill hundreds of sharks and other fish because they tangled in a huge underwater

web.

The number marine life species found in ustralian waters that have been impacted by entanglement in, or ingestion of, plastic debris

is increasing. Plastic debris is a ma or problem throughout the oceans of the world and our backyards. owever it is challenges like

this that raise awareness and open up discussion amongst young people whilst educating us on the impacts and e ects of marine

debris. This collaboration has inspired the development of ideas amongst students and gives hope for a better healthier future.

Created y the Mount St Bernard College Art Students

ear 10 mma Cole, Rosie Douglas, Chelsea Peterson, Daniel Sam,

iam Kaspersson, shley Mudu, Maddison Raymond, Shakana

Dempsey, Shanise McPherson, Trevor Mudu.

ear 1 Mathew derer, Tori Wilson, Shauna eard,

Joscelyn Naaw, inda Whap

ear 11 ngelina Williams, Shakaya ooker

ear 9 oe Kopp, Sheneile Roughsey, D erome Mooka-Salam

Denison illa, Tahnee Stewart, Jessica Clauss, Vanessa larry, nnatania

scott

ear 8 Tayiesha Warria

‘We come from all over the Top nd of ustralia Cape York Peninsula,

Torres Strait, Tropical Coast & Tablelands,

Northern Territory, erberton, Mornington Island, Croydon, Kowanya-

ma, Mossman, Forsyth, Normanton, Ravenshoe,

Mabuiag Island, Katherine, Ti Tree, Tolga, , Darnley Island, Masig Island

& amaga.

EXHIBITION IN FOYER OF CAIRNS AQUARIUM - MARINE LITTER CHALLENGE

On Saturday the 2nd of June we are holding a Volunteer Training

and Come n Try Day with guest RDAQ Coach/Assessor, Jane

Sayer & our new Coach Rebecca Hunter.

Venue: The Stables, Foster Rd off Flaggy Creek Rd, Kalunga.

9.30am – 10.00am – Welcome & introductions.

Session 1 – Volunteer Training

10.00am – 12.00pm - For all those interested in becoming a

Volunteer at North Queensland Riding for the disabled. The only

thing you need to bring is some comfortable closed in shoes a

hat and a smile.

12.00pm - Recess – BBQ lunch

Horse petting & carrot feeding

Session 2 – Riding Session

1.00pm – 4.00pm – For all new & existing riders. Please note: As

we do not have a hoist installed (just yet) we are unable to lift

riders, sorry. Please wear long pants, a hat & some closed in

shoes.

Please contact Linda Samuel for bookings on 0411 469 349 or

email at linda_99@bigpond.com

Well Women’s Clinics

(These clinics are available to Medicare eligible clients)

Service includes Cervical Screening Tests (Pap Smears), Sexual Health Screening, Breast Awareness, also info on Contraception, Continence, Menopause,

Lifestyle Issues, Bowel Health, Domestic Violence, etc.

All services are provided by a specially trained Women’s Health Nurse.

Atherton Health Centre Monday 4th June Ph: 4091 0263

Millaa Millaa Health Centre Tuesday 12th June Ph: 4097 2223

Upcoming Events 2018

Term 2

Mon 28th May

Qld Music Festival Program @ MSB

Wed 30th May

Readers Cup Friendly after School

Malanda SHS

Fri 1st June

MSB Athletics Carnival

Sat 2nd - Sun 3rd June

Boarders Free Weekend

Tues 5th June

Year 9 Food & Textile Excursion

Wed 6th - Fri 8th June

Year 8 Camp - Echo Creek

Thurs 7th June

7J Food Tech Excursion

Tues 12th June

Year 9B Ecosystems Field Trip

Friday 15th June

Readers Cup - Cairns State High School Library

Tues 19th June

8Z & 8D History Excursion - Green Island

Fri 22nd June

MSB’s Got Style 6pm - Convent Courtyard

Tues 26 - Thurs 28th June

Exam Block

Thursday 28th June

End of Term 2 @ 3pm

Fri 29th June

Boarders’ Travel Day

Fri 29th June - Mon 23rd July

School Holidays

Sun 1st July - Fri 6th July

Confraternity Girls Netball Comp - Townsville

Tues 10th July

Atherton Show Local Holiday

Fri 20th July

Cairns Show

Term 3

Mon 23rd July

Boarders’ Travel Day

Tues 24th July

All classes commence Term 3

Homework

Club

omework Club runs each Wednesday from 3.15 to 4.15 pm in the College Library.

If your child would like to attend please ask them to obtain a permission letter from Mr Fahey.

Students attending homework club may have afternoon tea at the dining room (free of charge).

All students are encouraged to complete homework on a regular basis to consolidate what they have learnt in class.

Catholic Education Week

29 July – 4 August 2018

Dear Parents/Caregivers

Catholic ducation Week will be celebrated across Queensland from 29 July – 4 August this year.

This annual event is held to promote the special ethos of Catholic schools and to highlight the great things that take place in Catholic schools every day.

The theme for this year’s celebrations is: Discovering New ori ons.

Catholic education strives to make a difference in the lives of those in our schools and in the wider community by challenging young people to live out the message of Jesus and to reach their full potential as compassionate, contributing, life-giving members of society.

During Catholic Education Week 2018, Catholic education communities across Queensland are invited to celebrate how they are discovering new horizons.

There are 304 Catholic schools in Queensland that educate around 147,000 students and employ more than 19,000 teachers and staff, and most will celebrate Catholic Education Week in some way.

Our school is planning a number of activities during the week and we hope you are able to join in the celebrations with us.