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St Patrick’s College News CATHOLIC CO-EDUCATION YEARS 7-12 Thursday 30th July 2015 Dear Parents, Students and Friends of St Patrick’s College, The Student Executive conducted a lively and entertaining College Assembly on Friday 24 July. The main focus of the assembly was elaboration of the student theme for 2015, ‘It’s Cool to Care’ and the launch of the ‘It’s Cool to Care’ banner. Earlier in the year all tutor groups contributed a word or phrase to the banner and the Student Executive collated and painted the banner (see below). The words express the student view of what is important to them and what they care about in the College, or what the College emphasises in our educational programs, including some of our explicit values as a Catholic College. Jarrod Thomas, Sophie Green, Frank Cui, Bethany Muir, Bonnie Cooper and Shaughan Killalea with the ‘Its Cool to Care’ banner Members of the Student Executive acted in the persona of members of the Leadership Team much to the delight of the students and staff. Luca Ercole : Dominic Rossi: Jessica Hardstaff: Brielle Quigley: Charlotte Manche: Mr McCormack (MC) Mr Cobiac Dr Colman Mrs Ludicke Ms Owers I was particularly impressed with the message of the senior students to our College community. Brielle, Charlotte, Jessica and Dominic spoke passionately about what they care about and what they believe students should care about in our College community. Their combined message was very powerful. P.O. Box 401, Prospect 7250 Phone: (03) 6341 9988 Fax: (03) 6343 2233 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.stpatricks.tas.edu.au/newsletter/ PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE (CONTINUED) 30 JULY 2015 ISSUE NO 22 Jessica spoke about the impact of bullying on Thanks to Dr Colman for mentoring the students in preparation students in our College and caring for every for the assembly. The message of respect, inclusion, individuality and community from the Student Executive was member of our school. She said, “St Patrick’s is a school that encompasses a sense of respect, community, support, love and hope for all students. There are, however students who bully others through exclusion, gossiping, threatening, religious, racial or sexual discrimination, cyber bullying and physical and verbal bullying. The impact on students can be devastating feeling isolated, unloved, self-conscious and fearful. It isn’t cool to bully. It is cool to be accepting for each individual”. Charlotte and Brielle spoke about caring for self. They asked students and staff to turn to each other and name qualities about the person sitting alongside them and then to name qualities about themselves. Charlotte said, “Caring about yourself is the best way to be able to care effectively about others too. Hearing the phrase, “It’s cool to care about yourself” may sound odd, or arrogant or even narcissistic. But the one person you are guaranteed to be with every day for the rest of your life is yourself. So yes, it’s cool to care about yourself”. Brielle said, “the most important thing everyone needs to know is there is no one mould in which we all need to fit. No particular box or label that can make us any more valuable, worthwhile or better than any other being in this room or anywhere in the world. We all have something about who we are as people that can better the lives of others because it is unique and it is our own and it is important”. Dominic spoke about community. He said, “I cannot stress enough the importance of belonging to a community or feeling welcome where inclusion is a highlight and bullying is shunned. I encourage all of you to include someone you normally wouldn’t include in your game of down-ball or your lunchtime chats. It really does make a difference. It is cool to care about community and making everyone feel like they belong”. powerfully presented to the entire assembly and was a very timely reminder at the beginning of Term 3 of the responsibility of all of us to embody and live these important values, attitudes and actions. CONGRATULATIONS On Friday night St Patrick’s College was very well represented in the SNAP competition exhibition with two finalists, Kiah Swinsburg (Year 10) and Cathryn von Samorzewski (Year 11). The competition was organised and held at the Launceston Church Grammar School. Thanks to Ms Fiona Shepherd for supporting Kiah and Cathryn. Kiah was awarded with the year 9/10 prize - a canon camera. Well done Kiah and Cathryn. CONDOLENCES The thoughts and prayers of the St Patrick’s College community are with the Parkinson family on the tragic death of Elliot ‘Elle’ Parkinson who was a former student at St Patrick’s College, leaving at the end of Year 10, 2012. Elliot ‘Elle’ was a talented student, dancer, and a friend to many of our current Year 12 students. May Elliot ‘Elle’ rest in peace. Yours sincerely Simon Cobiac Principal The next P&F meeting on Tuesday 18 August will see our Principal, Mr Cobiac discuss the recent School Improvement Survey. Parents are encouraged to attend to hear feedback on the results. Also… The P&F meeting on October 20 will have as a special guest speaker, Detective Inspector John King of the Northern CIB from Tasmania Police who will speak about the drug ICE and its availability and affect in our community. All are invited to come and hear from a professional who is directly involved in this arena discuss this emerging problem and how it may affect us all. Anne Britton P&F Secretary PAGE 2 5 FEBRUARY 2015 STUDENT ACTIVITIES NO 1 &ISSUE COMMUNITY NEWS 30 JULY 2015 ISSUE NO 22 Our mission is to be a school of faith, learning, respect and service in the Catholic tradition Our Values Relationships: We value a school where partnerships between parents, students, staff, parishes and the community are fostered and developed. Reflection “Teachers open the door but you must walk through it yourself.” Chinese Proverb LAUNCESTON CITY COUNCIL & METRO BUS STOP CONSULTATIONS The City of Launceston has been asking the Launceston community to have a say on changes to the CBD that the Council is considering. These changes include relocating some Metro bus stops and changing the traffic flow in some streets, from one way to two way. Anyone who catches a bus near Tatler Arcade will be affected by the bus stop location changes and anyone who catches a bus from outside Allgoods in York Street will also be affected. That includes ALL SCHOOL CHILDREN. We need to hear from YOU! Please have your say. You can do so at: www.yourvoiceyourlaunceston.com.au where you will find information and a survey and quick polls to complete. If you prefer, you can pick up a hard copy of the survey at the Council's Customer Service Centre or send us an email at [email protected] for the attention of Launceston City Heart Project. Consultation closes on Monday 3 August 2015. Many thanks, Lisa Brady | Public Liaison Officer City of Launceston T 03 6323 3293 www.launceston.tas.gov.au Upcoming Events July 30 Australian Maths Competition 30 Year 7 Connections Day 30 Year 8 Meeting (2.00pm- 3.00pm Croagh Patrick) 30 Year 7 Social (7.00pm- 9.00pm, Barrett Gym) 31 Croagh Patrick Mass (SPC- Chapel) August 3-7 Inter House Chess Championships 5 MS Reflection Day 7 CP Reflection Day 7 Tenison Yellow Day 8 Feast Day of St Mary of the Cross (Mary MacKillop) 10 Catholic Education Week 11 Croagh Patrick 2016 Information Afternoon (3.45pm-6.15pm Croagh Patrick) 11 Years 8, 10, 11 & 12 Information Evening (4.00pm-7.00pm Edmund Rice Centre) 11 Rowing Club Meeting (7.30pm Staff Room) 12 MS Reflection Day 13 Nagle Charity Night (6pm- 8pm Barrett Gym) 14 MS Reflection Day supporting the Parkville ronald mcdonald house WHEN: Thursday 13 August Live music TIME: 6 - 8pm Yummy Food LOCATION: Barrett Gym, Main Campus COST: Free entry CHOCOLATE WHEEL WITH LOTS OF GREAT PRIZES bring along your family and friends PAGE 3 FROM THE FAITH AND JUSTICE COORINATOR 30 JULY 2015 ISSUE NO 22 by Ms Tracey Owers Remar Gold Immersion & Retreat On Wednesday afternoon last week, eight of the Remar Gold (Year 12) Caravel ventured to Melbourne for two days of an Immersion experience and then two days for the National Remar Gold Retreat at Phillip Island. “The experience overall was something I'll truly never forget. Although something I'm taking away from the trip, was going to St Mary's House of Welcome, and hearing Leeanne talk so passionately about her work, homelessness and seeing the connection she shares with the people who use the facility.” Bonnie Cooper “I will be forever grateful for the experience we encountered whilst serving the homeless and those more needy than us. I learnt not to take everything I have for granted as it may just be taken from underneath you as it was from some of the people we met along the way.” Zoey Rogers having to reach out for help, they travelled to Phillip Island for Gold Retreat – their final experience with the national Remar family. Much laughter, dancing, singing and frivolity was had alongside some great discussions and presentations about life beyond Year 12. Many members of the Marist community spoke of the importance of vocation and the notion that our vocations are numerous and varied, and often take some time to navigate. Two Marist Brothers provided the Year 12s with three fabulous questions, that I would encourage all our Year 12s to ask in attempting to discern their calling in life 1. What brings you joy? 2. What are your gifts and strengths? 3. What does the ‘world’ (both in a small scale sense of those around you, but also on a larger scale in terms of community) need of you? In bringing these three questions together, it is there that you should find fulfilment and purpose. After months of gathering knitted items and toiletry supplies (MASSIVE THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO GENEROUSLY SUPPORTED US), the Caravel were excited to head off with the aim of gaining a greater appreciation of the challenges and realities facing people living on the margins in large cities. Over the two days, the group visited a number of organisations that provide a ‘hand up’ for many of those affected by the various ‘faces’ of homelessness. They saw within these groups, the importance of empathy, dignity and humility and came to view the issues affecting those living in difficult circumstances as realities that could affect each and everyone of us. Feeling inspired by the people who are working experiencing disadvantage courage of those who find tremendous with those and by the themselves A huge thanks must go to Casey GeeMackrill, Elysa Oliver-Bennett and Adrian Viney for accompanying the group to Melbourne. And, a massive thank you to Adrian Viney, for coordinating our Retreat and Immersion experience. It is a huge organisational feat but more than that, the consideration, the depth of thought regarding the experience of our students and the level of challenge and support he simultaneously offers is extraordinary. “The most basic of all human needs is the need to understand and be understood. The best way to understand people is to listen to them.” By Ralph G Nichols selected by Ally Pitchford PAGE 4 5 FEBRUARY 2015 AND FROM THE FAITH ISSUE COORDINATOR NO 1 JUSTICE (CONTINUED) 30 JULY 2015 ISSUE NO 22 Staff Spirituality Day On Monday, 20th July, St Patrick’s College staff spent the day engaged in a range of day-long retreats. With facilitators from across the state and beyond, staff chose from seven options that were designed to allow for time to stand still, reflect and engage with the sacred. It is vitally important, if we, as a College, are encouraging our students to explore what it means to be spiritual people and to be people of faith, that the College provides opportunities for staff to nourish their own spirituality. The student free day, annually dedicated to Staff Spirituality, provides a space for this to occur for all staff members. Thanks to Mr Duncan Grant for this beautiful photograph taken at the Emmanuel Centre on the Landscape of the Heart Retreat. Tasmania Police Career Development Programme for Year 12 Students Tasmania Police will be running a career development programme at the Tasmania Police Academy, Rokeby in the next school holidays from 28 September until 1 October. There are 20 places statewide. Tasmania Police will cover costs, including transport to and from Rokeby. The program will run the students through the entry requirements (physical, exam testing and job suitability testing) as well as scenario-based exercises and team building exercises. The testing will be live testing and assessed and if the students pass then there is a possibility they may be offered a place in one of the three recruit training courses planned for 2016. The first recruit training programme is scheduled to commence in February 2016. Interested Year 12 students should contact Cathy Hughes ([email protected]) as soon as possible. Tertiary Applications for 2016 University and many TAFE and private course provider applications for enrolment in Semester 1 2016, open on 3 August. The on-time closing date for university applications for next year is 30 September 2015. The tertiary admissions guides for Victorian and Queensland universities, TAFEs and private course providers are now in the Work-Life Centre. Students wanting to purchase a copy can obtain them from Birchalls and other newsagents. Check Grow Careers for information on how to apply for university, TAFE and private provider courses throughout Australia: www.growcareers.com.au/index.php?id=141 NATIONAL VOCATIONS AWARENESS WEEK DAY OF DISCERNMENT Sunday 2nd August 2015 Carmelite Monastery 7 Cambridge Street Launceston PROGRAM 1:00pm Introductory talk (Large Parlour) – Fr Paul Rowse, OP 1:30pm Q & A with Fr Paul & Mother Teresa Benedicta, OCD 2:00pm Pray the Divine Office with the Carmelite Community 2:15pm HOLY HOUR praying for Vocations 3:00pm Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament 3:30pm Opportunity for individual talks with either Fr Paul (priesthood/active religious life) or Mother Teresa Benedicta (contemplative/Carmelite life). Anyone wishing to see Fr Paul or Mother Teresa-Benedicta for individual vocation discernment in the afternoon session are asked to register their names by contacting the Monastery on 6331 3585 or by email to [email protected] by Friday 31st July. I am Yours, Lord, I was born for You, What do You want of me? St Teresa of Jesus PAGE 5 STUDENT ACTIVITIES & COMMUNITY NEWS 30 JULY 2015 ISSUE NO 22 STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS Ashlee Beams (Year 9), has been given the opportunity to participate in the Highland Dancing World Championships being held in Scotland at the end of August, 2015. On Sunday 19th July, St Andrews Caledonian Pipe Band members competed in the Pipe Bands Tasmania Solo & Mini Bands Competition at Campbell Town. Ashlee’s further achievements in highland dancing include being selected to join the Australian team of highland dancers heading to Virginia, USA, next year to perform in the Military Tattoo and being a reserve for the Australian Tattoo being held in Melbourne in February, 2016. Jordan Thomas (Year 12) - 1st Place in Intermediate (D) Grade John Ralph (Old Collegian) - 1st Place in Advanced (B) Grade Congratulations to past and present students. Best wishes on your selections Ashlee, what great opportunities for you. L-R John and Jordan SPORTING ACHIEVEMENTS STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS Molly Lewis (Year 10) is representing Tasmania in the U/16 girls hockey team at the national carnival in Perth, Western Australia. The carnival is run by Hockey Australia and School Sport Australia. Molly will be away for the first week of August while she is competing. Enjoy the competition Molly. Congratulations to Sarah Wilson (Year 10). Sarah attended a five hour Animal Rescue Training Program on Saturday 25 July with Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary. She is now a registered wildlife rescuer and she will be able to safely catch and transport injured/orphaned animals to local Veterinary Clinics. Sarah also dedicated her time on Sunday 26 July to planting trees for National Tree Day. Sarah is an outstanding volunteer who shows selfless community spirit. eBooks > ePlatform > eLending = Mary MacKillop Library The Library has a fantastic selection of Wheelers eBooks for you to choose from. They are becoming more popular … don’t miss out, log on to borrow now. Try it > Don’t buy it > Read an eBook today Wheelers eBooks can be downloaded directly from the Library catalogue PAGE 6 5 FEBRUARY 2015 STUDENT ACTIVITIES NO 1 &ISSUE COMMUNITY NEWS 30 JULY 2015 ISSUE NO 22 The Exchange Workshop by Ms Meegan Hughes Senior College Chaplain During the July school holidays, myself and 11 St Patrick’s College students were incredibly fortunate to take part in a workshop with American acapella group The Exchange. to teach and develop the vocal skills and knowledge of the workshop participants was taken and the students were encouraged to push themselves to see what they could achieve. Touring as part of Festival of Voices, The Exchange is a dynamic and energetic group of five young men who both sing and beatbox, creating the sounds of a complete modern song through the use of only their voices. Performing as a supporting choir to The Exchange was an amazing experience. Their professionalism, enthusiasm and energy on stage was infectious and it was a lifetime highlight for many of the students as most of them had never experienced anything like it! The two day workshop was designed to teach the students warm up exercises and vocal techniques that focused on creating dynamic contrast and the warm and bright vocal tones that are used in modern acappella. Students also learnt two songs to be performed with The Exchange at their Launceston performance on July 16. During the workshop the students were treated to specialised attention from five very talented singers who were incredibly generous with their expertise and time. Every opportunity The three days spent with The Exchange was one of the best workshops I have ever attended. Their passion for what they do has encouraged all of us to have a go at arranging and performing the songs that we sing as part of the ‘Harmonia’ College choir in a much more adventurous and engaging way and to ask ourselves ‘what makes our performance special and memorable?’. I hope the students took as much away from this experience as I did – I know that the things we learnt will inspire me for a very long time. We are once again participating in the Woolworths’ earn & learn sticker programme 1. Shop at Woolworths and get 1 Earn & Learn sticker for every $10 spent*. 2. Stick them on a Woolworths’ Earn & Learn Sticker sheet. Pick one up from the College, Woolies or download one from the Woolworths’ website. 3. Once the sheet has been filled, students can pop it into the collection box outside the SPC Staff Room. *Conditions apply. See website for more information: www2.woolworthsonline.com.au/Shop/Discover/earn-and-learn PAGE 7 STUDENT ACTIVITIES & COMMUNITY NEWS 30 JULY 2015 ISSUE NO 22 SNAP Photographic Competition by Miss Fiona Shepherd Media Studies On Friday the 24th the Launceston Church Grammar School SNAP competition exhibition was opened. Two St Patrick’s College students were finalists and both exhibited amazing images for the 20 subjects; Cathryn von Samorzewski (Year 11) and Kiah Swinsburg (Year 10). Kiah took out the Year 9/10 prize and won a fantastic canon DSLR camera. Cathryn’s work Cathryn’s work can be seen at this link: http://snap.lcgs.tas.edu.au/entries/artist/cathryn-von-samorzewski Kiah’s work can be seen at this link: http://snap.lcgs.tas.edu.au/entries/artist/kiah-swinsburg Kiah and his work IMPORTANT METRO BUS INFORMATION Metro Tasmania is introducing fare structure changes from 1 October 2015 that may impact students and staff at your school. We aim to deliver an efficient and cost-effective service to the community and reviews of the fare structure are required to ensure this is achieved. Fare structure changes include: • making standard daily caps lower • discontinuing Day Rover and Day Tripper (all-day) tickets • ceasing 90-minute transfers on paper tickets Metro are encouraging passengers to use Greencards to receive 20% discount, low daily caps and 90-minute transfers. For passengers who do not have a Greencard, during the promotional period between 2 August and 30 September 2015 we will be providing Greencards free of charge (usually $5 each). If you have further enquiries: please call the Metro Information Hotline on 13 22 01, email [email protected] or visit the Metro Shop, Ground Floor, 22 Elizabeth Street, Hobart. PAGE 8 5 FEBRUARY 2015 STUDENT ACTIVITIES NO 1 &ISSUE COMMUNITY NEWS 30 JULY 2015 ISSUE NO 22 HOCKEY U19 WOMEN SPC 1 defeated Tamar Churinga 0 by Mr Ed Love Monday 27 July SPC took the opening push, sliced through the opposition into the D and unleashed a vicious shot that hit the cross bar and rebounded back onto the field. It wasn’t supposed to be that easy as this was the only team SPC lost to in the first half of the season. And, indeed, it wasn’t that easy again. In an intense, gruelling game on a cold Monday evening the girls kept warm running from one end of the field to the other. After that opening near miss Tamar established control and spent the next fifteen minutes keeping SPC on the back foot, whereas SPC spent that time working furiously to keep the ball out of the goal, and just barely on an occasion or two. U16 BOYS At which point Tamar being a player short began to catch up with them in terms of keeping up the pace (having a substitute is sometimes a luxury). SPC got good penetration at their attacking end, winning a short corner. The resulting shot ricocheted off a Tamar player into the top of the goal and SPC had a slightly surprising lead which lifted the girls sharply, as they kept a much higher ratio of ball possession after that point. After the semester break our Gold team faced a big challenge playing the top team - LCGS. Under really bleak conditions we started well with determined play from Jordan Sutherland, Jack Dean and Seb McIntosh-Lucas supported by great saves from our Goalie Eugene Van Niekerk. Lochie Spotswood continued his impressive defensive form with bullet like passes forward. Harry David was also laying several interception tackles and running both back and forward. Umpires’ choices: Miranda Grant, Ebony Walker-Kidd, Emily Withington Unfortunately late in the first half, despite our best team efforts LCGS scored a well taken field goal and led 1 to nil at half time. Goal: Ebony Walker-Kidd SPC Gold 1 defeated by LCGS 2 by Mr Gilbert Viney After the break and following wise words from our coaches the Gold team pushed hard for around ten minutes and were finally rewarded by a well executed field goal from Ryan Jenkins. Play then seesawed between back lines for almost the remainder of the game with both teams failing to convert scoring opportunities. With three minutes remaining LCGS scored a second goal and despite our best efforts we went down 2-1 in a valiant defeat. Goal: Ryan Jenkins Best Players: Lockie Spotswood, Eugene Van Niekerk, Ryan Jenkins and Harry David in what has developed into a very determined team. U16 GIRLS SPC 1 defeated by LCGS 4 U16 BOYS The wet and wild conditions the hockey players faced on Friday night! SPC Green 3 defeated SOC 1 by Miss Emma Jenkins SPC defeated Scotch in wet and wild conditions on Friday night. Despite having to cancel the game due to lightning on the horizon with eight minutes to go, SPC had well and truly cemented their win in the slippery weather, scoring 3 goals to Scotch’s 1. Daniel Chong scored 2 goals and came close to a hat trick, with Beau Cornelius striking the third. Despite missing a goalie and a few other players, the team gelled well and they have really started to play more of a team game. Stand out performances from James Dawber in defence, Calum McClintock and Jesse Rixon in trying conditions. Well done boys! PAGE 9 STUDENT ACTIVITIES & COMMUNITY NEWS 30 JULY 2015 ISSUE NO 22 NETBALL SPC 7 Seconds Green 8 defeated by BHS A 39 SPC 11/12s 23 defeated LCGS 2 On the weekend the 7 Seconds Green team played against Brooks High School A. It was an amazing confident game even when Brooks were in the lead. The girls’ heads were never down. Even though we were short players, playing without a Wing Defence the girls tried their hardest. Sophie and I are really proud of the girls. SPC 9/10 Firsts 29 defeated SPC 8 Firsts 22 (SPC 8 Firsts Playing in the 9/10 Firsts Competition) St Patrick’s College couldn’t lose on Saturday as it was St Pat’s vs St Pat’s at Hoblers Bridge in the 9/10 Firsts’ roster. After a three week break due to school holidays, the Year 9/10 girls were slow out of the blocks allowing the younger St Pat’s team to jump out to a 5-0 lead early. However, after a good intercept mid-court and drive forward to goal, the girls snapped into action and turned it around to lead by two points at quarter time. It was an even second quarter with both teams valuing possession. The girls stepped up nicely in the third to stamp their authority on the game and score board, cruising home in the last to record a solid seven point win. Keely Richardson shot exceptionally well and Alana O’Brien around mid-court was strong, with both playing their best games of the season, in another all-round team effort from the girls. Well done all. SPC 9/10 Seconds 38 defeated BHS A 3 In the wet conditions the girls were able to come out with a win over Brooks 38-3. Great effort by Keely Murray stepping up into shooting and taking on some tall defenders, well done Keely. SPC 9/10 Thirds Gold 13 defeated SOC 11 SPC 9/10 Thirds Green 42 defeated LCGS 4 SPC 8 Seconds Gold 17 defeated LCGS 15 SPC 8 Seconds Green 26 defeated RHS 11 The girls were a little rusty at the beginning after a few weeks off. They then worked well together to achieve a great overall result. SPC 8 Thirds Gold 17 defeated LCGS 14 SPC 8 Thirds Green 9 defeated SOC 6 SPC 7 Firsts 35 defeated SOC 3 (Playing in the 9/10 Seconds Competition) Grade 7 Firsts had another dominating win over the tall Scotch Senior Seconds side on Saturday. SPC 7 Seconds Gold 35 defeated RHS 2 by Miss Jessie Crack SOCCER SENIOR 2NDS - BOYS SPC Green 2 defeated LCGS 1 by Mr Andrew Youd The 2015 season kicked off with a positive result for the Year 11 SPC Green team. The day was a little cool and windy but the pitch at Faulkner Park was in good condition apart from some surface water at the northern end. Our boys were keen to play and showed determination and pressed hard for an early lead in the first half. Despite the fact that team play was understandably rusty, individual effort was excellent and the boys were rewarded with the opening goal after a cross from the right entered the top of the box and was seized upon by Liam Ryan who slotted the ball into the back of the net. Grammar was also playing well and replied with an equaliser at the 20 minute mark. Both teams pressed hard for the remainder of the half and were locked at one all at half time. SPC, playing with the wind in the second half had the better of their opposition improving their passing game and creating more chances on goal. The winner came after good interplay and passing down the right led to a cross cut back by Mark Fletcher which was expertly finished into the bottom corner by Patrick Chilvers. All players acquitted themselves well, in particular Richard Goss and Ethan Parker in defence, Cohen Fiddian right wing and Patrick Chilvers in mid field. SPC White 6 defeated SOC 3 by Mr Qing Wang The first game for the SPC White 2nds had them matched up against a 15 man squad coming from Scotch Oakburn College. SPC were reluctant to field a full squad having only eight players turn up. The team of eight showed promise in the first half though, with Hadush Tumzghi scoring a stunning goal, kicking from just inside the 18 yard box and into the top left hand corner. Scotch replied with force, scoring two goals for their side. The second half challenged the SPC White team with two players having to take a spell within the first 15 minutes. Scotch seized the opportunity and scored another goal. With all our players back on the ground, Joseph Chilvers managed to score by literally sliding towards the Scotch keeper, as he was picking up the ball. He kicked it out of his hands and into the goal. PAGE 10