With Term 3 rapidly coming to its conclusion it is appropriate to use this edition of the Calling to give an update on a number of activities currently underway at St. Patrick’s College.
Dear Members of the St Patrick’s Family, With Term 3 rapidly coming to its conclusion it is appropriate to use this edition of the Calling to give an update on a number of activities currently underway at St. Patrick’s College. Firstly, a House System update. In last week’s Calling I announced the new House Deans for 2011. As a result of consultation amongst the Community, a decision has been made on House names and colours. After much deliberation the decision was made to look at names that were outside the St. Patrick’s College community but still associated with the Christian Brothers and St. Patrick’s College. As a result the names chosen are as follows:- Treacy - Br Treacy was the first Provincial (leader) of the Christian Brothers in Australia - House Colour will be Teal - House Dean will be Mr Charles Brauer Rice - The name of Rice refers to Edmund Rice and also to his daughter Mary - House Colour will be Orange - House Dean will be Mr John Cross Xavier - St. Francis Xavier was renowned for his missionary work. This was a significant reason that the Brothers in Queensland named their newly formed Province in Queensland in 1967 as St. Francis Xavier Province. - House Colour will be Maroon - House Dean will be Mr Craig Gunn The process of House Formation will continue throughout the remainder of the year. Work with the allocation of students and staff to the new Houses is now completed and the selection of House Leaders for 2011 will begin shortly. Secondly, a building update. As you can see the new building program is progressing well with the second floor being poured this week. The project is a week or so behind schedule due to rain interruptions but importantly on budget. The project is due for completion by the end of 2010 and will be ready for use at the start of 2011. The building is certainly starting to take shape but over the next month or so we will see the overall shape and design form. Thirdly, an IT update. As a result of funding from the Federal Government the College has been investigating a range of options for the ongoing support of IT at St. Patrick’s College. We are currently investigating the option to supply students (in certain year levels) with a Netbook (small laptop) with the view of progressing this to other year levels in subsequent years. There is still some significant research to be done to fully investigate this option, including what infrastructure work needs to be done to the College’s current IT network. At the last couple of Parents and Friends meetings, information has been given including displaying the Netbook to be supplied. I will continue to keep families informed about this initiative over the remainder of the year. Congratulations to the Sports Support Group for an outstanding Trivia Night last Saturday. There was a great crowd, fun times were had by all and all funds raised will be directed back in to the College’s Sports Program. Well done to all involved. Finally this week, I remind all families that term 3 finishes on Friday 17 September. There will be an end of term Liturgy at 12.45pm and students will be dismissed at 1.30pm Term 4 begins on Monday 4 October and the summer uniform (no ties for Years 5-10, no blazers for Years 10-12) is to be worn. Have a great week. God Bless Dr Michael Carroll College Principal 9 September 2010 No. 28 Term 3 Concludes Friday 17 September at 1.30pm Term 4 Begins Monday 4 October at 8.30am
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Dear Members of the St Patrick’s Family, With Term 3 rapidly coming to its conclusion it is appropriate to use this edition of the Calling to give an update on a number of activities currently underway at St. Patrick’s College. Firstly, a House System update. In last week’s Calling I announced the new House Deans for 2011. As a result of consultation amongst the Community, a decision has been made on House names and colours. After much deliberation the decision was made to look at names that were outside the St. Patrick’s College community but still associated with the Christian Brothers and St. Patrick’s College. As a result the names chosen are as follows:- Treacy - Br Treacy was the first Provincial (leader) of the Christian Brothers in Australia - House Colour will be Teal - House Dean will be Mr Charles Brauer Rice - The name of Rice refers to Edmund Rice and also to his daughter Mary - House Colour will be Orange - House Dean will be Mr John Cross Xavier - St. Francis Xavier was renowned for his missionary work. This was a significant reason that the Brothers in Queensland named their newly formed Province in Queensland in 1967 as St. Francis Xavier Province. - House Colour will be Maroon - House Dean will be Mr Craig Gunn The process of House Formation will continue throughout the remainder of the year. Work with the allocation of students and staff to the new Houses is now completed and the selection of House Leaders for 2011 will begin shortly. Secondly, a building update. As you can see the new building program is progressing well with the second floor being poured this week. The project is a week or so behind schedule due to rain interruptions but importantly on budget. The project is due for completion by the end of 2010 and will be ready for use at the start of 2011. The building is certainly starting to take shape but over the next month or so we will see the overall shape and design form. Thirdly, an IT update. As a result of funding from the Federal Government the College has been investigating a range of options for the ongoing support of IT at St. Patrick’s College. We are currently investigating the option to supply students (in certain year levels) with a Netbook (small laptop) with the view of progressing this to other year levels in subsequent years. There is still some significant research to be done to fully investigate this option, including what infrastructure work needs to be done to the College’s current IT network. At the last couple of Parents and Friends meetings, information has been given including displaying the Netbook to be supplied. I will continue to keep families informed about this initiative over the remainder of the year. Congratulations to the Sports Support Group for an outstanding Trivia Night last Saturday. There was a great crowd, fun times were had by all and all funds raised will be directed back in to the College’s Sports Program. Well done to all involved. Finally this week, I remind all families that term 3 finishes on Friday 17 September. There will be an end of term Liturgy at 12.45pm and students will be dismissed at 1.30pm Term 4 begins on Monday 4 October and the summer uniform (no ties for Years 5-10, no blazers for Years 10-12) is to be worn. Have a great week. God Bless Dr Michael Carroll College Principal
9 September 2010 No. 28
Term 3 Concludes Friday 17 September at 1.30pm
Term 4 Begins Monday 4 October at 8.30am
STUDENTS
Frank Torrisi
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This week a number of issues have arisen out of inappropriate postings on Social Networking sites. Posting of offensive comments or images of others could result in criminal charges being laid by the Queensland Police. All students in Years 5-11 have attended information sessions regarding this matter. However as parents it is important that you monitor your son’s activities in the following areas: • How long is he spending on social networking sites? • View his profile to make sure that personal information is not being disclosed. • How many friends does your son have on his Facebook profile? • What is the level of security on your son’s Facebook profile?
In subsequent editions of the Calling I will provide more information regarding this issue. End of Term – All students should be very busy with major pieces of assessment due in all grades. Parents can assist their sons by ensuring you know their exact assessment schedule. Every student should have a copy and assessment calendars are also available on the College website. Sometimes a student just needs someone to help get him organized during this busy section of the term. It is
also vitally important that each student gets the little things right: grooming, uniform, diary, punctuality, equipment, procedures and manners all help students succeed. If you have any concerns I again encourage you to contact your son’s House Dean. Exam Block Privileges: All students in Years 11 will commence what is known as block exams. This allows boys to stay home when they do not have an exam. This time should be used in a productive way that will assist them to achieve the best possible results. It is definitely not a time to get extra hours at their part time jobs. The library is available for those students who wish to study at school. Some items that need to be reinforced are: • Block Exams is a privilege not a right. • All normal school rules apply. • Students must attend school in full school uniform, even if they are only coming to school for a short period of time. • Students are not permitted to leave the school grounds for any reason during the day if they are at school for the whole day. • IPods and Mobile phone are not permitted to be used on the school grounds.
The Year 5 Camp: All Year 5 students have received an information package for parents. The permission slip should be returned to classroom teachers by the end of the week. If there are any questions or concerns please contact me. Lost Property: At the end of the term any lost property that is not claimed and not named will be either returned to the Uniform Shop to be resold or will be given to St Vincent de Paul. Public Transport: Boys who catch the train to and from school are reminded that they are not to break their journey. If they are changing trains at Northgate Station they must catch the first available train to their destination. Students must not wait around on the platform for friends and then catch the late train as this often delays their arrival to school. Orientation Evening 2011: The next intake of new students to St Patrick’s will begin with the 2011 Orientation Evening on 11 October. This is an important occasion as we welcome the new families to St Patrick’s and it would be wonderful to have a number of present families to assist with this evening. We require parents to assist with the meeting and greeting, a welcome BBQ, helping serve drinks in the tuckshop and with supper. If you can help please contact Mrs. Sandra Fowlie in the Student Office (3631 9070).
STUDIES
Examinations, Assignments, and Homework
Here we are at the business end of Term 3 and Years 8 and 9 students are preparing for Major Tasks and examinations.
Below is a quick checklist for Middle Years Scholars to use in preparing for their examinations.
Exam Preparation Checklist
What are the days and dates of your exams?
What time are they and how long does each one last?
Where is each exam being held? Have you any clashes that need
sorting out? How will you get to each exam? Have you got a bottle of water? Have you got ordinary pens
(including a spare) different coloured pens and a highlighter pen, pencils, a sharpener and an eraser?
Have you got any specialist equipment you need?
Have you got a game plan of how long you will spend reading the paper, answering each question, and checking your answers?
Have you visualised yourself taking your first look at the exam paper, and calming yourself down as you look for the questions you will answer?
Have you seen yourself selecting a question and annotating it with a highlighter pen and different colours, to make sure you have read and understood every word?
Can you see yourself pausing, breathing deeply and calmly starting your plan?
Homework Help, Procrastination and the Middle Scholar How Much Help Should Parents Give? American researcher and educator, Michele A. Hernández, shares the same concerns about homework as many teachers and parents. Too many times parents actually do their children's homework for them. Although it sounds obvious, you will not help your Middle
Scholar in the long run if you do their homework for them. Your goal is to facilitate the completion of homework, never to complete it for them. The best ways you can help: Set up an environment conducive
to studying Have children review with you
what they have to do Make sure they have all reference
materials they need Make sure they eat some healthy
food so they have the brainpower to think
Show interest in what they are doing
What exactly is your role as a parent? Explain any material they are
having trouble with Review material for a test or help
them memorize something Give examples of problems so
that they can learn a methodology Suggest places to look up answers,
but do not do it for them Stress the relevance of what they
are learning to their everyday life
Chris Carlill
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STUDIES CONT’D
EXAMINATION TIMETABLE TERM 3 2010
YEAR 8 YEAR 9 YEAR 10 YEAR 11 YEAR 12 Fri A 10Sep
Per 3‐4 History
8.50 CC SoR 12.00 CC IPT 12.00 S2G1 11B Graphics 12.00 S1W1 11B Furnishing
8.50 S1M1 12A Engineering 8.50 CC Chemistry 12.00 S1M1 12B Engineering 12.00 CC Economics 12.00 CC Maths C
Mon B 13 Sep Per 1-2 Science Per 4‐5 Graphics
Per 3‐4 (5) Maths/Ext Maths (1)
8.30 CC English 11.00 CC Mar St 1.10 CC Geography 1.10 CC MultiStrand
Normal Classes
Tue B 14 Sep Per 4‐5 CISTA (LITERACY)
Per 4‐5 Graphics
8.50 C203‐4 Drama 8.50 O215 Tech Prod’n 8.50 S2G1 11A Graphics 8.50 S1W1 11A Furnishing 12.00 CC Physics
Normal Classes
Wed B 15 Sep Per 3-4 Maths
Per 1‐2 Science Per 3‐4 (5) Ext Maths (2)
8.50 CC Maths A 8.50 CC Maths B (1) 12.00 CC Biol
Normal Classes
Thu B 16 Sep Per 3‐4 (5) Maths/Ext Maths
Per 3‐4 CISTA (LITERACY)
8.30 CC PE 11.00 CC Maths B (2) 1.10 CC Economics 1.10 S1M1 11B Engin
Normal Classes
Fri B 17 Sep Per 1‐2 CISTA (LITERACY)
8.50 E208 Maths C 8.50 S1M1 11A Engin 12.00 E208‐9 Chem
Normal Classes
Study Strategies to Beat Procrastination Hernández also offers strategies for beating both the worst enemy of both intellectually gifted as well as academically challenged students: procrastination. Parents and teachers of Middle Scholars have to walk the fine line between nagging and enforcing the fact that assignments need to be completed ahead of time, not at the last minute. Hernández suggests two major ways you can modify your Middle Scholars’ behaviour. 1. By example. If your Middle Scholar sees that you are always putting off your own tasks, he will subconsciously copy your behaviour and
apply it to his schoolwork. 2. Using rewards or incentives. Rather than thinking punitively (i.e., you can't go see a movie until you're done with your math homework), think in terms of realistic rewards. Steer your child away from procrastination with the following techniques: Avoid nagging relentlessly Avoid adopting punitive strategies
(“If you don't finish, then you can't play video games”. à resentment and demotivation)
Offer positive rewards such as a game, favourite meal, or an
unscheduled break for outdoor activity.
Use weekends to get ahead on long-term or lengthy assignments
Try to break up the regular study routine in order to make the task seem less monotonous
Source: Hernandez, Michele A. (2000) Middle School Years: Achieving the Best Education for Your Child. Warner Books.
VISUAL ART DEPARTMENT
The Visual Art department is always in need of disposable plastic containers for storage. If you have any leftover ice cream, yoghurt or takeaway containers etc then please drop them off at the Student Office. Thanks, Miss Katie Spencer
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Mark Mewburn
IDENTITY & MINISTRY
We have just completed Child Protection Week which is coordinated nationally by the National Association for Child Abuse and Neglect (NAPCAN). Child Protection is all about preventing and reducing the risk of harm against children as a result of sexual, physical and emotional abuse or neglect. If you become aware of a situation that you are concerned about and believe it may be a Child Protection matter then I would encourage you to discuss your concerns. The Child and Youth Protection Contact Persons at St Patrick’s College are: • Mark Mewburn 36319073 or [email protected] • Matthew Hawkins 36319021 or [email protected]
Also: • Bev Patterson is our Province Child and Youth Protection Officer and is contactable on 3327 2228 or 0419 724 629 or [email protected] • Department of Child Safety 1800 811 810 (or after hours 1800 177 135 ) • Queensland Police Service 3364 6464 • KIDS HELP LINE 1800 55 1800 or Parent Line 1300 30 1300 • Life line 13 11 14 There is no trust more sacred than the one the world holds with children. There is no duty more important than ensuring their rights are respected, that their welfare is protected, that their lives are free from fear and want and that they grow up in
peace. Kofi Annan.
Coming Careers Events • 14th Sept QTAC Information/Application night at SPC – 7pm in Library • 27th Sept “Be An Exercise Scientist for a Day” at ACU 9 to 3pm – register for a place at: www.acu.edu.au/universityexperience • 29th Sept University Experience – Arts Industries at ACU 9-3pm – Register for a place at: www.acu.edu.au/universityexperience • 1st Oct “ Be a Nurse for a Day” at ACU 9-3pm – Register for a place at: www.acu.edu.au/universityexperience
Mark Ellison
World Record Attempt – Stand Up to Poverty Next Friday at 1.30pm students and staff will end Term Three and head home for a well-earned break. Moments before this however, students, staff, and hopefully a large number of parents, will have taken part in an incredibly important worldwide event, and helped to break a Guinness World Record for the most people to take part in a single event, by reading the annual Stand Up to Poverty pledge. Last year over 800 of our community read this pledge, calling on world leaders to do more to end poverty and to enact the 2000 Millenium Development Goals. Over the course of a single weekend in 2009, more than 173 million people read this same pledge worldwide, setting the previous world record, and sending an incredibly powerful message to leaders everywhere.
It is suggested that governments and businesses view acts of social activism as representing 100 like-minded individuals. Based on this statistic, some quick maths reveals that the people who took part in last year’s Stand Up event represent nearly double the Earth’s population. This year, it is hoped that more than 200 million people will Stand Up against poverty, sending the most powerful message yet of the urgency of ending extreme poverty. I honestly believe that taking part in this event is probably the easiest, and yet most powerful, thing and individual can do to end poverty. At the conclusion of our usual end-of-term liturgy next Friday, those within the Callan Centre will be invited to stand and read the Stand Up pledge. Those who chose to do so will be counted and this number will be included in the worldwide total to be presented to world leaders at the 2010
Millenium Development Goals Summit in New York. We would love it if as many parents and friends who are able to, come along to this liturgy (which will commence at 1pm) to be included in the final count. Next Sunday night (September 19th) at 4pm Channel 9 will also broadcast the documentary Seeds of Hope featuring Hugh Jackman investigating poverty in Ethiopia as part of the Stand Up weekend. More information about Stand Up can be found at http://standagainstpoverty.org/suap/ . In the theme of next week’s liturgy “we’re not looking for your money, we’re looking for your voice”. God bless
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ACTIVITIES
DIRECTOR OF SPORT—LUKE DONATINI
Sports Information Line (Wet Weather) The telephone number for St Patrick’s College Sports Information Line/Wet Weather Update is 3631 9080.
Please be reminded that in the event of Wet Weather, any changes to the published schedule for sporting fixtures
will be made just before 7.00am on the day of the fixtures.
St Patrick’s College vs Nudgee Junior College Indooroopilly
Team 1 Stuartholme College Courts Team 2 Stuartholme College Courts Team 3 Deagon Tennis Centre Team 4 Deagon Tennis Centre Team 5 Stuartholme College Courts Team 6 Stuartholme College Courts Team 7 Deagon Tennis Centre Team 8 Deagon Tennis Centre
NOTE: • Games to be played at Deagon or Stuartholme College commence at 8.00am. Players are to be at the venue by 7.40am.
Away Games Tennis Venue Locations
NJC Nudgee Junior College Stuartholme College Birdwood Terrace - Rainworth
All transportation for CIC Tennis is via private arrangement.
AIC TENNIS Round 4—11th September 2010
St Patrick’s College Vs St Laurence’s College Tennis Game Details
Venues: Sportennis, 52 Padstow Road, Eight Mile Plains and Coops Tennis Centre, 751 Beams Road Carseldine
All students must wear correct uniform – SPC White Tennis Polo and SPC PE Shorts (all items can be purchased from Clothing Store).
ACTIVITIES CONT’D
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TENNIS CO-ORDINATOR CONT’D—BR PRITCHARD
September Tennis Tournaments and Clinics The two week September holidays are mid way through the 3rd Trimester of AIC Sport. Sandgate & District Youth Tennis Centre, Deagon, is offering, during the second week of the school holidays, a coaching clinic and a Closed Tournament for their players and St Patrick’s College players. Information is provided at the Club and our College Student Office. The Spring Junior Masters Circuit is being organised by Club Coops, Beams Road, Carseldine, 21-23 September. Forms are available from the club and our College Student Office St Patrick’s College AIC tennis clinic will be offered for all our players during the both weeks of the school holidays, held at: 20-24 September Sandgate & District Youth Tennis Centre, Deagon: Monday to Friday U.13 & U.14 7.30am to 9.00am U.15 – Open 9.00am to 10.30am 29th September to 1st October College Morven Courts Wednesday to Friday U.13 & U.14 7.30am to 9.00am U.15 – Open 9.00am to 10.30am
St Patrick’s College - 2010 Tennis Academy – Term 4 Applications are once again open for entry to the St Patrick’s College Tennis Academy Term 4. The Academy is available to all students of St Patrick’s College looking to improve their tennis skills. This term provides 8 weeks of tennis instruction by Brad Harbottle of LifeTime Tennis, and his team of professional coaches. ............................................................................................................................................. St Patrick’s College Tennis Academy – Application Form Please return completed form to College Office by Friday, 17th September. For further informa-tion please call Brad on 0412961651. Student Name: …………………………………………......Year level 2010……………… Student Address: ………………………………………...............................……………... ……………………….................................... Postcode:.......……... Home Tel: ….……………....................... Mobile: …….............................................. Email: ................................................................................................... I understand that in enrolling my son in the St Patrick’s College Tennis Academy I am responsible for payment of $80.00 to the College. Payment must accompany this application form. Parent Signature: ……………………………………………………………………
ACTIVITIES CONT’D
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WATER POLO CO-ORDINATOR—TIM WALKER
Thank you to all the boys who attended trials this week. Trials will occur again on Monday 13th September at the following times:
I would like to take this opportunity to announce and welcome one of our new coaches for the program Mr Daniel Marsden. Dan has vast and impressive experience in the sport of Water Polo having played in more than 408 international games for Australia. He also played in the 1992 and 2000 Olympic Games playing as captain in Sydney 2000. His coaching prowess has seen him win a number of Australian Titles for the QLD KFC Breakers, Brisbane Barracudas and Sydney Uni Lions. We are obviously extremely pleased to boast Dan as one of our coaches for 2010. For more information you can view his player profile at: http://www.waterpolostar.com/html/s02_article/article_view.asp?keyword=Daniel-Marsden-Player-Profile-
Age Group Time Venue
Under 13 4pm – 5.15pm
‘SPLASH’ Chermside Pool
375 Hamilton Road Chermside
Under 14 4pm – 5.15pm
Under 15 5.15pm – 6.30pm
Under 16 5.15pm – 6.30pm
Open 5.15pm – 6.30pm
SPORTS GEAR FOR OUR SCHOOL! COLLECT MORE VOUCHERS, GET MORE GEAR! We have registered for the Coles Sports for Schools program where Coles is giving all primary and secondary schools in Australia the chance to get brand new sporting equipment – and we need your help! Every $10 spent at Coles Supermarkets, Coles Online, Bi-Lo or Pick‘n Pay between
Thursday 2 September and Sunday 31 October 2010, will earn a Coles Sports for Schools voucher worth 1 point. We’re asking our local school community to collect these vouchers from family, friends and neighbours to drop into the collection box we have in the Student Office at school.
The more vouchers we collect, the more sports gear we can get!
Just remember to ask for the vouchers when you pay during your norm al weekly shop.
ACTIVITIES CONT’D
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BASKETBALL CO-ORDINATOR—STEVE COPPING
CIC BASKETBALL CIC Basketball Round 7 – Friday 10 September
St Patrick’s College vs Nudgee Junior College Indooroopilly
7A
4:45pm – 5:30pm NJC Court 1 SPC vs NJC
7B
4:00pm- 4:45pm NJC Court 1 SPC vs NJC
7C
4:00pm – 4:45pm Padua Secondary
La Cordelle Centre Oval Court Vs Padua 7C’s
6A
4.45pm – 5.30pm Callan Centre Pier Avenue Shorncliffe
6B
4.00pm – 4.45pm Callan Centre Pier Avenue Shorncliffe
6C
4:00pm – 4:45pm SPC 6C vs SPC 5C
Morven Court 1 Park Parade Shorncliffe
5A
4:45pm – 5:30pm NJC Court 2 SPC vs NJC
5B
4:00pm – 4:45pm NJC Court 2 SPC vs NJC
5C
4:00pm – 4:45pm SPC 5C vs SPC 6C
Morven Court 1 Park Parade Shorncliffe
SPECIAL NOTES • Bus transportation will be provided for the away games of 7A, 7B, 5A, 5B. These students MUST move promptly to the bus once dismissed so that ALL games can commence on time. • 7C Team MUST arrange private transportation to Padua College.
AIC ROUND 4 St Patrick’s Vs St Laurence’s
Saturday 11th September 2010 BASKETBALL VENUE – St Patrick’s College Callan Centre
PLEASE NOTE: Entrance to the Callan Centre is ONLY via Yundah Street or Park Parade. There will be NO ENTRY via PIER AVENUE.
TIME COURT 1 CALLAN CENTRE
COURT 2 MORVEN OUTSIDE
8.00 am 15B 13C
9.00 am 15A 13B
10.00 am 3rd V 13A
11.00 am 16A 14C
12.00 pm 2nd V 14B
1.00pm 1st V 14A
All students must wear correct uniform – SPC Basketball Singlet (current style only) and SPC PE Shorts or Basketball Shorts (all items can be purchased from Clothing Store) CANTEEN WILL BE IN OPERATION AT SPC BASKETBALL
ACTIVITIES CONT’D
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TRACK AND FIELD CO-ORDINATORS—STEVE TILYARD (CIC) AND ANNE-MAREE BLISS (AIC)
September 2010 Dear Parents, This year’s St Patrick’s College Track and Field Camp will be an exciting two nights, three days on the Gold Coast from Friday, 17 September, to Sunday, 19 September. The Runaway Bay Super Stadium will be the exciting venue again this year. Our athletes will enjoy the wonderful accommodation and training facilities. This is an elite athlete venue and a great opportunity to experience hard training and a taste of what the athlete’s body can achieve. The overall cost of the three (3) day camp will be approximately $190. For this price the athletes will receive: • Invitation Meet Saturday night 18 September • Accommodation (4 athletes per room) • All meals included • Two x 2 hour training sessions per day • Specialized coaching with some of Queensland/Australia’s top coaches and athletes • Educational sessions on self massage, diet and recovery techniques • Pool recovery session(s) • Guest speakers • Sports Medicine Massage available for 8 hours each day to assist with recovery This will be a great opportunity and I ask you to consider allowing your son to participate. Places are limited. The camp is restricted to the first 40 athletes to return their forms and money. Those wishing to attend must collect a letter and permission form from Ms Donna Day at the College Office and return the completed permission form together with full payment of $190 by Monday, 13 September, to Ms Donna Day at the College Office. Yours in Track and Field, Dr Michael Carroll Mrs Anne-Maree Bliss
AIC Track and Field Meet No4 The fourth (4th) of the AIC Track and Field Lead Up Meets for 2010 will be held on Friday Evening, 10th August at SAF, Nathan Road Mt Gravatt. The bus will depart from Yundah Street at 3.10pm and will return at approximately
8.30pm. Only students who have ‘signed on’ on the bus register in Student Office will be allowed to board the bus on Friday afternoon. For further information or clarification please contact Mrs Ann-Maree Bliss.
All interested students in Years 8 to 12 are invited to attend the training sessions on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons. For specific event training, students are asked to contact event coaches or Mrs Ann-Maree Bliss.
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SPC CRICKET
SPC Half Season Cricket Still a few places left in Years 6, 7 and 8. Please email Helen on [email protected] or [email protected] if you wish to play.
SPC CRICKET 2010/11 Season We are currently looking for interested participants to be involved with coaching in our 2010/11 SPC Cricket Season. Please see below for more information on qualifications and getting involved. Coaching Accreditation: Please note the below course involved both Level 1 Cricket Coach and Level 1 Umpiring Qualifications.
LEVEL 1 CRICKET COACHING COURSE
Queensland Cricket will be conducting the following course:
The Level 1 Coaching Course is conducted in two parts. The first theory part is done online at the Queensland Cricket website www.qldcricket.com.au
Click on the icon GETTING INVOLVED then scroll down and click on COACHING. Once the page is open, scroll down and click on to Level 1 Online Accreditation Course. After the page is open, scroll down and
complete the “Introduction to Cricket Course”. (This part of the course must be done before starting the second part.) Once the online course is complete you will receive a certificate which must be brought to
the practical session.
The second part of the course will be conducted on the date below at the listed venue.
DATES: Monday 18th October 2010 TIME: 8:30am to 5.00pm LOCATION: St Patrick’s College, Shorncliffe
Ensure that you also complete the on line section of the course and send the
certificate with your registration or bring with you to the course.
INTERESTED? St Patrick’s Sports Department are looking to qualify willing participants if they commit to being a part of the 2010/11 SPC Cricket Program and coach an age group team. If you interested in coaching an SPC Team and gain qualification or would like to complete the course by yourself please con-tact Ryan Schultz at [email protected] or on 0432329877 if you are interested in participating in the above course.
COMMUNITY NEWS
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COMMUNITY NEWS CONT’D
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BAND OF BROTHERS ARVO ON THE OVAL CONCERT - SUNDAY 17 OCTOBER 2010 1PM – 6PM
ST PATRICK’S COLLEGE SCHOOL OVAL - YUNDAH STREET, SHORNCLIFFE RAISING MONEY FOR SPC AND KIDS AND PARENTS HELPLINE TICKETS ON SALE NOW General Admission $20 SPC students $10 and Children 6 and under FREE. Band of Brothers tickets can be purchased through the College office Ph:3631 9000 Special Guest Artist on the day is Aussie Band AMY MEREDITH. Tickets are limited so get in early to secure your spot on the oval. For any further information please contact Kath Richardson at [email protected] Or Mob 0412 772 123
VACANCY- SCHOOL CROSSING SUPERVISOR
1 casual position exists for a School Crossing Supervisors at Shorncliffe State School.
Some pre-employment conditions.
5 days per fortnight (with relief opportunities)
1.50 hours per day on a rostered basis.
Pay Rate $23.40 per hour.
Applications available from Shorncliffe State School Administration or
contact the Road Safety Office on 3863 9872
Lost Property Spray Jacket embroidered with name ‘C. Douglass’ Hat embroidered with name ‘D. Lucas’ Spray Jacket embroidered with name ‘Weekes’ Spray Jacket with name Patrick Squire Blue Esky with a Thermos Flask inside Spray Jacket embroidered with name ‘Louis Steedman’ Spray Jacket embroidered with name ‘Wieland’ Hat embroidered with ‘E. Harvey’ Spray Jacket embroidered with name “Turk’ Grey Pullover size 16 with name ‘Browning’ on the label Hat embroidered with ‘T. Browning’ Lost BMX Bike Helmut Grey Pullover with name Steven Pettigrew on tag
Uniform Shop
SUPPORTER’S GEAR – New range of polos $35 and caps $20. Golf Umbrellas $18. Water Bottles (current house colours) $6. T&F SKINS – Short $36. Ankle length $53. HONOUR POCKETS will be done over the holidays. Blazers due in to the Uniform Shop Tues 14 Sept with appropriate paperwork. Trading Hours Term Time – Tuesday 12-4pm, Wednesday 10am-2pm, Thursday 7.30-11.30am
COMMUNITY NEWS CONT’D
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‘GROWING GORGEOUS BOYS INTO GOOD MEN.’
St Patrick’s College invites you to a talk by social commentator CELIA LASHLIE. Celia Lashlie, author of ‘He’ll Be Ok -Growing Gorgeous Young Boys Into Good Men’, will give a talk at St Patrick’s College on 26 October. With 15 years experience working in the prison services of New Zealand, Celia undertook the ‘GOOD MAN PROJECT’ with 25 boys schools throughout NZ- a project aimed at creating a working definition of what makes a good man in the 21st century. The result was a significant insight into the minds of teenage boys and what they are feeling in this period of their lives. Celia is an inspirational speaker and provides challenging suggestions and plenty of practical and reassuring advice for parents. You will be left with much food for thought on how to help your sons along the road to becoming good men. All parents will find something valuable in this talk regardless of whether you have sons or not.
TUESDAY 26 OCTOBER 7PM START ST PATRICK’S COLLEGE THE CALLAN CENTRE
PIER AVENUE, SHORNCLIFFE Bookings are essential. To reserve your seat please phone 36319000 or email [email protected] Numbers are limited.
COMMUNITY NEWS CONT’D
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Trivia Night Thanks
Sincere thanks from the Sport Support Group are offered to all who contributed to our successful and enjoyable Trivia Night last Saturday evening, 4 September, before, during and after the event. The final figures have not been collected but it appears to be approximately $8 000 net profit as well as a chance for new and past parents to meet and greet around 26 tables. Our guests of honour were Mr & Mrs Mitchell, parents of past student, Drew Mitchell who played his 50th match for Australia on Sunday morning scoring the vital try. The theme was footy jer-seys and all participated well with the prize being won by ‘Drew’s Crew’ because they were the best dressed and had the most colourful table decorations. Thanks to Gen Quenault for organising the questions and answers as well as the audio questions. Thanks to Woolworths, Petrie, for their tasty platters, and to all our sponsors, the list ap-pears below. Then, in conclusion, thanks to our generous sponsors, Executive, parents & ‘Old Boys’, patrons, volun-teers, the College for the Callan Centre and the Callan Centre cleaners.
The St. Patrick’s College Sports Support Group would like to take this opportunity to thank the following businesses for their continued generous support of St. Patrick’s College Trivia Night 2010;
Platinum SPONSOR: Commonwealth Bank - Sandgate and North Lakes
Fri 17/09 Nola Pederson, Trisha Fitzpatrick, Jenny Evans
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Dear Parents
Australian Government assistance for National Capital excursion
Students from our school will soon be undertaking, or have recently undertaken, an educational tour of the national capital. While on this tour they participated in a variety of educational programmes focused on Australia’s history, culture, heritage and democracy. The Australian Government recognises the importance of all young Australians being able to visit their National Capital as part of their civics and citizenship education. To assist you in meeting the cost of the excursion the Australian Government is contributing funding under the Parliament and Civics Education Rebate (PACER) programme toward the travel expenses incurred. This contribution will be paid directly to the school upon completion of the excursion. We would like to thank the Australian Government for their support of this program. Activities undertaken as part of the educational tour have been outlined in previous reports in the Calling. We hope that the excursion is a rewarding experience for all students. Yours sincerely Dr Michael Carroll College Principal
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September 10
Year 11-12 Examination Block / Year 10 History Test / AIC Track and Field Meet at SAF / CIC Basketball Rnd 7
September 11
AIC Basketball / Tennis Rnd 4 / CIC Tennis Rnd 7
September 13
Year 11 Examination Block (Yr 12 classes resume) / Yr 8 Science Examination / Yr 10 Maths/Ext Maths Examination / Yr 9 Graphics Examination
September 14
Year 11 Examination Block / Year 10 Graphics Examination/ Year 8 CISTA
September 15
Year 11 Examination Block / Year 9 Science Test / Year 10 Ext Maths Examination / Year 8 Maths Examination
September 16
Year 11 Examination Block / Year 10 CISTA / Year 9 Maths/Extension Maths Examination
