16 July 2014 - St Patrick`s College

Eamon Hannan - Principal
16 July 2014
Welcome back to term 3. This is a very important term of study for all our students but
especially for Year 12. It is vital that students settle into a solid pattern of study.
NAIDOC Week
As a nation we celebrated NAIDOC week in the last week of the holidays. It is a celebration
supporting our Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Students, staff and
parents marched under the Catholic Education banner in the march last Friday.
As a college we are celebrating NAIDOC week this week and as a region at a NAIDOC Mass
next Monday. These indigenous cultures have continuous links going back over 40 000 years.
Dates to remember:
July 2014
17
Senior Schooling evening
21
Reports mailed home
22
Photo day
25
St Pat’s Athletics
27
Catholic Education Week
commences
31
Parent – Teacher evening
At Cape Hillsborough if you go on the mangrove walk you can see a shell midden where the
Yuibera people cooked and ate shellfish near a large rock that dates back over 20 000 years. In
the foreground of the magnificent rock above you can see the huge mound of shells indicating
the extent of the feasting on shellfish over many years. This is a culture and heritage that is the
oldest continuing culture in the world. We have much to celebrate.
August 2014
6
P & F Meeting, 6:00 pm
Board Meeting, 7:30 pm
7
Subject Selection evening
9
Year 12 Formal
14-17 Robotics tour
19-20 QCS practice
25
Enrolment interviews
commence
September 2014
2-3 QCS
8
Year 11/12 Industry
Placement commences
9
P & F Meeting, 6:00 pm
Board Meeting, 7:30 pm
12
Exams commence
19
End term 3
October 2014
6
Labour Day holiday
7
First day of Term 4
Eisteddfod commences
8
P & F / Board meetings
NUMBER FOR SMS
If you would like to
text the college to let
us know that your
student will be late or
absent, the number
for this is:
0427 106 014
This week we are flying the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags alongside the Australian
flags at St Pat’s.
Building Program
At the start of the holidays the builders moved in to commence stage one of St Patrick’s Master
Plan. This stage involves renovation of the student seating area and the old bitumen quad into
“St Pat’s Square”. In addition Jubilee Hall is being renovated and turned into two lecture
theatres, a stage/handbells area and music room. The development will also include a new
disabled toilet, mobility ramps and a lift for access to the first floor. These facilities are much
needed. (see pictures on page 9).
Construction will finish in November and we are working closely with the builders to minimise
disruption to student learning.
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Weekend Masses
Southside Cluster
Saturday Vigil Mass
6:00 pm St Francis Xavier
6:00 pm St Mary’s
Sunday
7:00 am St Patrick’s
7:00 am St Therese’s
9:00 am St Michael’s
9:00 am St Francis Xavier
9:30 am St Francis of Assisi
6:00 pm St Patrick’s
Marian
Saturday Vigil Mass
6:00 pm Holy Rosary
Sunday
9:00 am Mirani
Walkerston
Saturday Vigil Mass
6:00 pm St John’s
Sunday
7:30 am Eton
Northside Cluster
Saturday Vigil Mass
6:00 pm St Joseph’s
6:00 pm St Brigid’s
Sunday
7:30 am St Brendan’s
9.00 am St Joseph’s
Netball and Rugby League tours
Congratulations to our QISSN Netball girls and our Confraternity Rugby League boys who all
represented the college with distinction in the first week of the school holidays at the Gold
Coast. Both teams did well and managers and coaches were delighted with the teams’
commitment, behaviour and tenacity in high level competition. Thank you to all managers,
coaches, support staff, parents and students involved. More detailed results are in the sports
section.
Semester Reports
Staff have been busily marking and compiling reports for our students. These reports will be
mailed home early next week. Accompanying the reports is information regarding how to
make bookings to see teachers on the parent teacher night on Thursday 31 July.
Enrolments for Year 11 2015
We begin our enrolment process for Year 11 2015 this Thursday evening with the Introduction
to Senior Schooling evening which begins at 7:30 pm. If you know of someone from another
school interested in attending St Patrick’s College next year please ask them to contact the
college office so that we can send them the appropriate information. The important dates of
the enrolment process are as follows:
17 July
Introduction to Senior Schooling beginning at 7.30 pm in St Patrick’s
Hall. All prospective Year 11 students, accompanied by at least one
parent, are strongly advised to attend. Enrolment forms and information
and Choosing Subjects books will be distributed at this meeting.
7 August
Subject Selection Evening from 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm in St Patrick’s Hall.
Attend at a time to suit your family.
11 August
Due date for Enrolment and Subject Selection forms to be returned to St
Patrick’s College
18 August
Notification of enrolment interview date posted in week beginning 18
August
25 August
Formal enrolment and subject advisory interviews with a member of the
college leadership team will begin during the week of 25 August.
End term 3
Notification of acceptance
27 November
Orientation Day
Readings for Sunday 20 July 2014 – 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time
First reading, Wisdom 12 : 13, 16 - 19 … In the place of sin, you give repentance …
Psalm, Psalm 85 : 5-6, 9-10, 15-16 … Lord, you are good and forgiving
Second reading, St Paul 8 : 26 - 27 …The Spirit himself pleads for us in a way that could never
be put into words …
Gospel, Matthew, 13 : 24 - 43 … Let them grow together until the harvest …
Lesley Fraser – Assistant to the Principal: Religious Education
Today at assembly we celebrated NAIDOC Week with a special liturgy. This gave the college
community a time to reflect on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, culture and
achievements. This year the National NAIDOC theme was ‘Serving Country: Centenary &
Beyond’. This was chosen to honor all Aboriginal and Torres Strait men and women who have
fought in defense of country. Through our NAIDOC celebrations we recognised the role that
they have played in shaping our Nation’s identity and we paused to reflect on their sacrifice.
In order to successfully live out the theme of ‘Serving Country: Centenary & Beyond’ the St
Patrick’s College community decided to once again participate in the Proud Race initiative.
This requires us to focus on how Australians can recognise the contributions, cultures and
histories of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples by representing them on life-sized
bollards. Today we recognised the contributions of Gurrumul Yunupingu, Steve Renouf, Reg
Saunders, Oodgeroo Noonuccal and David Unaipon. Their bollards are now on display in
the administration courtyard.
Our celebrations continued into lunch with a concert and
sampling of traditional Aboriginal food. Thank you to all of the staff and students who made
this day such a special event.
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Throughout the history of the Australian Army, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men and
women have served with distinction. During the first half of the twentieth century they served
despite regulations prohibiting the enlistment of persons ‘not substantially of European origin
or descent’. When they managed to skirt the rules and enlist, Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander men and women often found military service an experience that was able to provide
education and employment opportunities denied to them in civilian life. The friendships
Australian Indigenous personnel forged with non-Indigenous soldiers broke down barriers and
fostered non-Indigenous allies in the struggle for Indigenous rights. For those who served and
now serve our Country let us pray;
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Creator God,
We pray for this land, it’s ancient culture, customs, languages and its people.
Gather us together to look after this land and the people, as those who have
gone before us have. So the beauty of our country may be preserved and
protected for all future generations.
Give us the grace, to be united in one mind, one heart and in one action so that
we can continue to serve each other as we hope to serve you. Amen
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Edna Galvin – Assistant to the Principal: Curriculum
Reports
Reports will be mailed home next week, so it is an important time for all our students to sit
down and do some hard thinking about:
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ii)
iii)
iv)
v)
vi)
Setting / resetting goals;
Organising study timetables;
Planning 2015 for work / study;
Applying for jobs;
Applying for university accommodation;
Applying or finding out about scholarships etc.
This is the last ‘big push’ for Year 12 – so make a strong commitment to less free time for more
study time. Having said that it is worth noting in the last few years those students who
achieved the highest OP results were also those students heavily involved in many college
sporting, cultural and community activities. Time management is an important skill for all of
our students to learn.
Subject Changes
All subject changes for Semester 2 and 4 have now been finalised. Thank you to students and
parents for their prompt attention to this important issue. Classes can now be finalised quickly
giving students the best opportunity to be successful in their new subject. Over 60 students
applied to change subjects with over 80 subject changes actioned.
Reminder – QCS Weekend Workshop
A reminder to students to keep Sunday 17 August free for the annual QCS Weekend
Workshop. Presenters for the various workshops are currently being finalised with full details
being available in the coming weeks.
Sarah Regan – Cultural Coordinator
Welcome back everyone! I hope you all had a wonderful school break. I’d firstly like to
congratulate Will Anderson, Jack Gray and Demetry Malahoff on the success of their “River
Sessions” performances which were held on the very first day of holidays. Well done boys! A
bright musical career clearly awaits you!
This term will be full of cultural excitement as events such as CQU Jazz Fest, MOB, and the
Airlie Beach Cultural Camp are fast approaching. Here are some upcoming cultural events and
dates that should be recorded in your diary:
Cultural Dates – Term 3, 2014
 Sunday 20 July – CQU Jazz Festival at the Central Queensland Conservatorium of
Music.
 Students involved: Stage Band
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Thursday 31 July – CQCM production of “Chicago” starting at 7:30 pm at the Central
Queensland Conservatorium of Music
 Students involved: Classroom Music students must attend

Thursday 7 August – Choral workshop with Mr Sean Andrews from 1:00pm – 3:00pm
in Meeting Room of school hall.
 Students involved: Choir
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Sunday 10 August - CQU “Jazz on the Quay” from 2:00 pm at Blue Water Quay stage.
 Students involved: Stage Band
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Saturday 16 August - Mackay Orchestras & Bands (M.O.B) competition at Mackay
Christian College – Faith Centre.
 Students involved: Stage Band, Percussion Ensemble, Handbells
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Thursday 21 – Saturday 23 August - Airlie Beach Cultural Camp at Big 4 Adventure
Whitsunday Resort in Airlie Beach.
 Students involved: ALL cultural students who have returned their form and
paid fee
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PLEASE NOTE:
A showcase concert will be held at the end of both the CQU Jazz Fest (in CQCM Theatre) and
the Airlie Beach Cultural Camp (in St Patrick’s Hall). Family and friends are invited to attend
these concerts AND the performances at “Jazz on the Quay” and M.O.B.
We need choir uniforms!
If you have a St Patrick’s College Choir Uniform lying around (i.e. red satin top and full length
navy skirt), please bring it into the school ASAP. We would very much appreciate second-hand
uniforms from past students. Please pass this onto those who you suspect might have one!
Courtyard Concert:
Well done to those who performed at the last Courtyard Concert. It was a brief moment of
relaxation just before the exam block. Thank you to Tai Ryke (Year 11) and Jacob Williams
(Year 11 - a very dedicated pair of guitarists with vocals), Ella Jarvis (Year 11 - flamenco guitarist
extraordinaire), Nite Johnston (Year 11 - easy-listening guitarist/vocalist) and Macie Ellwood
(Year 11 - pianist/vocalist with a mesmerising cover of Lana Del Ray’s ‘Video Games’). Our Year
11 cohort is certainly not short on talent!
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CQUniversity Schools’ Jazz Festival
This Sunday, our Stage Band will take part of the CQUni JAZZ FESTIVAL held at the Central
Queensland Conservatorium of Music. Under the guidance of our instrumental conductor, Mr
Lyle Denman, the students will have the opportunity to work with and learn from visiting
artists - John Morrison and Jeremy Borthwick. They will also have workshops with the CQCM
Instrumental staff who will later adjudicate our Stage Band as well as other school bands of the
Mackay region.
Students are reminded to wear the following:
Stage Band Formal Performance Uniform – Girls and Boys
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Black Collared, Long Sleeve shirt (girls ¾ sleeve) No tummy showing.
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Long Black Trousers/pants – Not Jeans
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Red Braces (available at the school uniform shop)
Accessories
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Shoes - black with low heels (school shoes are fine). No high heels or strappy sandals.
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Black stockings or socks (essential).
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Gold jewellery only
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Black or red hair accessories.
Any uniform issues must be sorted with Miss Regan this week. Enjoy yourselves this Sunday! I
am sure you will be inspired by this wonderful opportunity.
Brendon Brauer – Sport Coordinator
Cross Country State Titles
Good luck to Year 12 student, Carl Story who will travel to Toowoomba this weekend to
compete in the Queensland Secondary Schools Cross Country Championships.
Confraternity Shield and QISSN Carnivals
Congratulations to all students who travelled away in the first week of the holidays to
compete at the QISSN (netball) and Confraternity Shield (rugby league) carnivals. The St Pat’s
Netball First VII competed strongly at the QISSN carnival on the Gold Coast and were placed
3rd in Division two and 11th overall. This was an excellent result considering there were 48
schools competing at this event. All players are congratulated by the way they represented the
college at this prestigious competition. Year 12 student, Gabrielle De Boni was named St Pat’s
Player of the Carnival following her strong performance throughout the week.
I would like to sincerely thank the coaching staff of the First VII, Ms Melanie Prior and Ms
Kerry Braby for accepting the responsibility of taking the girls away on a trip that was a
memorable experience for all girls involved. The college would also like to acknowledge the
efforts of Ms Louanne Benecke who was instrumental in organising the accommodation,
information letters and budget for the trip.
The First XIII Rugby League Team finished 6th overall in Division 1 at the Confraternity Shield
which was also played on the Gold Coast. The team narrowly missed out on qualifying for the
Semi-finals after being defeated 18-12 by Ignatius Park College in the Quarter-finals. Despite
leading the game 12-6 at halftime, Ignatius Park finished the game stronger and in doing so
denied our boys a place in the semifinals. The team did however defeat Emmaus College in
their next game to qualify for the 5 v 6 playoff. This game ended in a narrow 14-10 loss to
Rockhampton Grammar. At the conclusion of the carnival, Mitchell Dunn was named St Pat’s
Player of the Carnival after his consistently strong performance throughout the week. Other
team members to receive awards were; Ayden Horner (Best Forward), Terry Budby (Best
Back) and Luke Schulte (The Dom Award).
The College would like to acknowledge the efforts of the coaching staff who worked tirelessly
throughout the week; Matthew Schulze (Coach), Maurie Fatnowna (Assistant Coach), John
Boumford (Manager), Michael Comerford (Trainer), Matthew Paul (Trainer), Adam Skoczylas
(First Aid), Scott McSherry (Official).
Interschool Volleyball Competition
The Mackay District Volleyball competition commenced on Tuesday night with both our Open
Boys and Girls teams involved. Despite both teams being defeated all students played
exceptionally well for the first game of the competition. Both games were tightly contested
with the St Pat’s Spikers (Open Girls) being defeated by a Sarina Mixed team, 2 sets to 1. Year
11 student, Rebecca Wootton was a standout performer in this game. The St Pat’s Blockheads
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(Open Boys) were also defeated 2 sets to 1 by Whitsunday Anglican. All players are reminded
that the $10 levy must be returned to the college bursar as it is now overdue.
St Pat’s Inter-house Athletics Carnival
The St Pat’s inter-house athletics carnival will be held on Friday 25 July at Cathy Freeman
Oval, Slade Point. House meetings were held today for the purpose of nominating for both
track and field events and encouraging participation on the day. For Rice (Year 12 Boys),
McAuley (Year 12 girls) and Chisholm (Year 11 girls) this will be their last opportunity to claim
a sporting title for 2014 after Colin (Year 11 boys) were crowned both Aquatics and Cross
Country champions earlier in the year. Students are reminded that this is a normal school day
and attendance is compulsory.
A number of events will be held prior to the carnival; in particular boys shot putt, girl’s javelin
and the 3000m running event. Students need to be aware of the following early dates for
some events.
Friday 18 July
Monday 21 July
Tuesday 22 July
Wednesday 23 July
12.50 pm
12.50 pm
12.50pm
3.30pm
12.50pm
St Pat’s Oval
St Pat’s Oval
St Pat’s Oval
Mackay SHS
St Pat’s Oval
SHOT PUTT
SHOT PUTT
JAVELIN
3000m
JAVELIN
Rice
Colin
Chisholm
All houses
McAuley
QISSN Netball – Ms Kerry Braby (Manager)
Once again, St Pat’s competed in the QISSN
(Queensland Independent Secondary Schools
Netball) carnival, in the first week of the June
holidays. This year the competition was held at
the Runaway Bay Indoor Sports Facility, Gold
Coast.
The team consisted of Danica
Szepanowski (Captain), Gabi de Boni, Morgan
Mulder, Jessica and Claudia Finney, Rhiannon
Healy, Shakira Williams, Bridget Frannettovich,
Jordan Davies and Emily Comin. Ms Mel Prior
(Coach) and Ms Kerry Braby (Manager/bus
driver extraordinaire!) accompanied the team,
and a former Mackay resident, Debbie
officiated for our team with umpiring. The girls
played three games on Monday, four on Tuesday, two on Thursday and one on
Friday. Wednesday was a lay day, and much appreciated after our 6am (and very cold) start
on Tuesday. The team spent the day at Dreamworld, and later ventured to Northcliffe Surf
Club for dinner. Accommodation was at the beachfront Bayview Motel, and on two
occasions after the day’s matches were finished the girls ventured into the sea for some “hydro
therapy” on tired muscles and blistered feet. Before long many were in up to their chins, soon
realizing that it was warmer in the water than out!
Overall the team placed 11th out of 48 teams, finishing 3rd in division 2 – an extremely
commendable outcome. Gabi de Boni received the Most Valuable Player award for St Pats,
whilst Danica was voted most valuable player by her fellow team members. The girls, their
coach and manager had a thoroughly enjoyable week, made new friends and shared many
fun times.
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Important Dates
July 21
Vicki Wilson Cup Netball Carnival
July 25
St Patrick’s College Athletics Carnival
July 28-31
NQ Futsal Titles
August 7-8
Mackay District Track and Field Trials
Bree Sinn – Regional Indigenous Education Liaison Officer
Congratulations to Isaiah Derdziak who was awarded the title of
Mr NAIDOC Ambassador for 2014. Each year during NAIDOC
week the Mackay NAIDOC Committee host a NAIDOC
Ambassador Gala evening in the search for two Indigenous
representative between the ages of 13 - 17 to be positive young
role models for Indigenous youth in the region. Isaiah put himself
forward for the title and was judged by Indigenous community
members, Mr Dion Barnett, Mrs Sam Bliss and Mr Lionel
Hardiman. Participants were asked a series of questions relating to
NAIDOC history and what NAIDOC means to them as well as
their future goals. Isaiah and Erhyn will attend Indigenous
community events throughout the year and become recognised
throughout the Indigenous community for their role as positive
role models for the Indigenous youth in the region. Erhyn is a
student at Pioneer High School. Congratulations Isaiah and Erhyn.
Mr and Ms NAIDOC 2014
Isaiah Derdziak and Erhyn Hanson
A SAFETY MESSAGE FROM MACKAY SUGAR
As sugar mills are now crushing, please be aware of cane
trains and trucks. Mackay Sugar urges all motorists to be
alert when approaching cane train crossings – look out for
cane trains; stop at the flashing lights, it’s not worth the
risk!
Children – don’t play on cane train bins, near cane railway
tracks, or on cane transport roads - it’s not safe! For all
community enquiries, please contact Mackay Sugar on
4953 8300.
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Weekly update - Renovations at St Pat's